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Ontario Government invites public input on the Far North Act
Ontario’s Government is taking action to create a path forward for economic development in the Far North of Ontario. As… read more…
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Alberta wood pellet plant to resume partial operations
A wood-pellet production plant in Entwistle, Alta., which was rocked by a fire and explosion on Feb. 11, will reopen… read more…
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CO2 released during irrigation with lake water
In a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions—bicarbonates… read more…
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John Deere Forestry Marks Manufacturing Milestone
LANGLEY, BC — Achieving yet another manufacturing milestone, John Deere commemorated the production of its 5,000th Forestry Swing Machine, a… read more…
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Canfor reports strong results for 2018
Canfor Corporation generated strong financial results in 2018 with reported operating income of $608.6 million, the highest operating earnings in… read more…
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FPAC 2nd annual Awards Program announced
Ottawa — Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced that its Awards of Excellence luncheon will take place this year… read more…
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Komatsu acquires TimberPro
Komatsu America Corp. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TimberPro, Inc. The acquisition is expected… read more…
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Fort Frances holds public meeting for clarity on wood supply rights
CBC News –Town council in Fort Frances, Ont., held a special public meeting Tuesday night to debate a resolution asserting… read more…
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Delair unveils end-to-end drone solution for Forestry & Agriculture
Toulouse, France –– Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Delair Ag, a… read more…
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Alliance looking for decisive action on ESA
An Alliance of First Nations and non-First Nations leaders from across Northern and Rural Ontario were pleased to see Premier… read more…
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Ontario Government hosting summit on aggregate reform
TORONTO — Ontario’s Government for the People wants to hear directly from industry leaders on how the province can cut… read more…
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Believe it or not, Ontario needs more trees!
OPINION PIECE: By Rob Keen, RPF, CEO – Forests Ontario Having spent my life surrounded by trees, – 40 years… read more…
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Free Tree Planting Workshops for Ontario Landowners
Toronto, ON – Forests Ontario wants landowners to consider the benefits of large-scale tree planting. The non-profit organization will be… read more…
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Elk avoid beetle-killed forest areas
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING — Loss of the heat-shielding forest canopy and the obstacle of fallen trees have caused elk to… read more…
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State signs $2M timber sale contract for southeast Alaska
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA – Associated Press — The state has signed a $2.1 million contract with ALCAN Timber Inc. for a… read more…
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Wildfires focus of workshop
Wildfire impacts on community forests will be the focus of a provincial workshop taking place in Williams Lake next month,… read more…
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Domtar and Unifor announce Ear Falls retirement packages
EAR FALLS – Domtar and Unifor have negotiated $100,000 early retirement packages and up to $50,000 in moving allowances for… read more…
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A better way to measure paper composition
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), have… read more…
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Sidewalk Labs responds to criticism
TORONTO, CANADIAN PRESS — Sidewalk Labs’s chief executive officer says it’s too “premature” to abandon any ideas it unveiled Thursday… read more…
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Donna Harman Announces Retirement
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE — Donna Harman, the longest-serving president, and CEO in the 25-year history of the American Forest… read more…
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Continental receives award for Solo Trailer TPMS
Technology giant Continental, one of the largest automotive suppliers and tire manufacturers in the world, has been awarded for its… read more…
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2019 COFI Convention early bird pricing ends March 1st
The upcoming 2019 COFI Convention in Vancouver will feature: David MacNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Robert Johnston, Executive… read more…
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Resolute ‘legal letter’ prompts Fort Frances town council to defer resolution
FORT FRANCES, ON — A letter from Resolute Forest Products late Monday derailed consideration by Fort Frances town council of… read more…
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Western Forest Products Announces Board of Directors Leadership Transition
VANCOUVER, BC, GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Western Forest Products Inc. has announced the implementation of its planned Board of Directors leadership… read more…
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West Fraser Announces Fourth Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, CNW — West Fraser has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018. Ted Seraphim, CEO… read more…