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WorkSafe BC to reduce injuries in the forestry sector
WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the forestry sector. The 2018-2020 Forestry… read more…
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Botwood eyes wood chip project
A U.K.-based company has set up shop in central Newfoundland with hopes of shipping wood fibres across the ocean and… read more…
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Skills Awards for Aboriginal Youth
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are proud to open applications for… read more…
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Aboriginal Business Award
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) have announced that nominations are open… read more…
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IKEA Acquires Forest in Alabama
IKEA Group has acquired its first U.S. forest property, covering approximately 25,000 acres in Lowndes County, Alabama. The investment in… read more…
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Technology serving forest managers accelerating rapidly
With the speed of technology devices and software applications improving faster than ever, the need for professional foresters and operations… read more…
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Cryptominers seeking unused mill space in Quebec
MONTREAL – Reuters reports that at least two Canadian pulp and paper companies are reviewing offers by cryptocurrency miners who… read more…
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N.B. Premier “cautiously optimistic” about softwood exemption
After a recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Jr. in Washington, New Brunswick’s Premier, Brian Gallant, said… read more…
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Switch to biomass cuts costs and GHG emissions in Yellowknife
The City of Yellowknife’s Biomass District Energy System is the 2018 winner in the energy category of the Federation of… read more…
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WorkSafeBC has a plan to reduce injuries in forestry
RICHMOND, B.C. — WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the forestry sector… read more…
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“Warehouse” of biomass and land-use data available to public
A world-class data and information management system that collates inventories from forestry, agriculture, and municipal sectors in Alberta is now… read more…
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Millar Western adds COO, changes leadership team
EDMONTON — Millar Western Forest Products has announced changes to the company’s senior management team. Announcing the key appointments, J.… read more…
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Carbon markets for forestry – the afforestation option
Canadian carbon offset projects related to forestry generally take one of two forms: either afforestation (adding forest, the opposite of… read more…
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Truck driver shortages slowed production at Resolute, says ex-CEO
MONTREAL — A shortage of truck drivers curtailed Resolute Forest Products’ ability to ship wood chips to its mills last… read more…
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Leadership transition at Resolute; Garneau retires
MONTREAL – Resolute Forest Products has appointed Yves Laflamme as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, succeeding Richard… read more…
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Ontario MNRF asks citizen sleuths to help solve cases
Spot something unusual the last time you were out working in the woods? Notice someone not doing their part as… read more…
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NB invests $1M in Arbec OSB upgrade
MIRAMICHI, N.B. – Opportunities NB and the New Brunswick government are investing up to $1 million to support a $10-million… read more…
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Forest practices report says industry complied, but plants at risk
VICTORIA – An investigation by The B.C. Forest Practices Board of a complaint about logging near Mt. Elphinstone Park has… read more…
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Komatsu to acquire Quadco and Southstar harvesting equipment
Komatsu is expanding its line of forestry equipment with the acquisition of the Quadco and Southstar forestry attachment operations from… read more…
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N.B. investigates cross-border log shipments
The New Brunswick Forest Products Commission is working with the Department of Justice and Public Safety to investigate the “misuse”… read more…
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New TLA president says contractor review will be focus
VANCOUVER – Mike Richardson was elected President by the Truck Loggers Association membership at the association’s recent annual meeting. Richardson… read more…
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Forests Ontario conference will explore changing climate
Despite dire predictions around climate change, there are also new opportunities, including a strengthening bio-economy, increased support for green infrastructure,… read more…
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Winnipeg added to regulated areas for emerald ash borer
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB) to include… read more…
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New book recounts history of B.C.’s truck loggers
VANCOUVER – The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is commemorating its 75th anniversary by publishing a new book – Timber Forever!… read more…
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Quebec town using wood chips for traction on winter roads
The town of Rosemere, Que., is testing a novel product as a traction aid for icy roads: wood chips treated… read more…