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B.C. forest industry concerned about proposed changes to timber harvesting rights
B.C. forestry companies concerned about proposed legislation that would give government a veto over the transfer of timber cutting rights.… read more…
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Domtar Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Domtar Corporation has reported net earnings of $80 million ($1.27 per share) for the first quarter of 2019 compared to… read more…
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Review of worker safety underway, 7 years after deadly B.C. mill explosions
CBC NEWS — The union representing four workers who died in two British Columbia sawmill explosions in 2012 says it… read more…
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Environmental groups say “flushable” wipe based on false claims
OTTAWA — Friends of the Earth Canada, represented by Ecojustice, filed an application seeking an investigation by the Competition Bureau… read more…
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Canfor reports first quarter results
For the first quarter of 2019, the Company reported an operating loss of $69.9 million, an improvement of $9.2 million… read more…
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Ash trees fall as jumping tree lice spread through Winnipeg
CBC NEWS — Hundreds of ash trees are being removed from Winnipeg neighbourhoods as the city’s forest canopy is hit… read more…
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Global Timber and Wood Products Market Update
Over 22 million tons of wood pellets were shipped globally in 2018, up 21% from 2017. The US, Canada, Vietnam,… read more…
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Forests Ontario intends to continue to plant trees
TORONTO – Despite the recent Ontario government announcement to cut the 50 Million Tree program, Forests Ontario expects to find… read more…
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Woodrise 2019 — World-renowned speakers on the roster
The program for the Woodrise 2019 conference, to be held in Quebec City from September 30 to October 4, is… read more…
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Ontario updating environmental assessment process
Ontario’s government is modernizing its almost 50-year-old environmental assessment process by focusing on projects that pose actual, real risks to… read more…
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Ontario protecting local jobs at Killaloe sawmill
KILLALOE – Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, toured the Ben Hokum & Son Ltd sawmill to… read more…
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Ontario cancels tree planting program
CBC NEWS — Ontario is canceling a tree planting program, with those involved warning the move will lead to the… read more…
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Speakers announced for Thunder Bay health and safety conference
THUNDER BAY, ON – The new Thunder Bay Health and Safety Conference hosted by Workplace Safety North (WSN) and Public… read more…
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UW engineering professor wins prestigious Killam Prize
An engineering professor at the University of Waterloo with a lifelong interest in environmental protection has won a prestigious national… read more…
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GPS to address increasing plastics bans
HOUSTON — Facing mounting consumer and regulatory pressure over plastics waste and its impact on the environment, Ron Vance, chief… read more…
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JoeScan takes the JS-50 on the road
After a successful run of spring tradeshows, the Vancouver, Washington-based JoeScan is preparing for a busy summer of travel with… read more…
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Canfor temporarily curtailing production
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be temporarily curtailing operations at all British Columbia dimension mills effective April 29 due… read more…
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Western Forest Products’ ongoing commitment to identify and protect big trees
Vancouver, British Columbia – Big trees on the coast of British Columbia are revered for their biological and cultural value.… read more…
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Ontario and Great Lakes Guardians’ Council discuss Great Lakes, water protection
Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Grand Council Chief Glen Hare co-chaired the Great Lakes Guardian… read more…
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Forests Ontario’s 2019 Ontario Envirothon
This spring, more than 700 high school students from across Ontario will carry on the 25-year tradition by facing-off in… read more…
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Canada North Resources Expo
Prince George, BC – In one month, one of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows is making its… read more…
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Voith and TSP launch joint venture
Voith and TSP have launched a new joint venture – TSP OnCare Digital Assets Inc. “With the new joint venture… read more…
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WestRock receives Award from SPC
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) has honoured WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, with its… read more…
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Voith to demonstrate end-to-end paper solutions at PaperCon 2019
Voith will feature interactive experiences for visitors to booth 301 at PaperCon 2019 from May 6 to 8 at the… read more…
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Canada, BC announce funding to help tackle climate change
Canada and British Columbia are working together to take climate action and help Canadians access clean solutions that reduce pollution,… read more…