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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…
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FPAC says TPP trade agreement will increase access for exports
OTTAWA – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has expressed its support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for… read more…
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Pellet association helping develop the Clean Fuel Standard
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC) has invited Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC), along with other… read more…
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UPDATED: Ontario government proposes extension to forest regulations
Only days after a new Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry took office, the Ontario government proposed two measures to… read more…
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EOMF working on carbon offsets for community forests in Ontario
KEMPTVILLE, Ont. — The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) has partnered with Bluesource Canada to develop a program to generate… read more…
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Mill supplier Murray Latta Progressive Machine celebrates 100 years
Murray Latta Progressive Machine is celebrating a milestone in 2018: 100 years as a successful machine manufacturing and distribution business.… read more…
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Three workers treated after fire at Vancouver sawmill
VANCOUVER — A major fire at Terminal Forest Products’ Mainland Sawmill in south Vancouver was quickly contained by Vancouver fire… read more…
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Quebec pyrolysis plant gets $1.2 M in federal aid
SAINT-TITE, Que. – Four Quebec businesses are receiving repayable contributions of $2,856,500 through the Government of Canada’s Canada Economic Development… read more…
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FPInnovations and Resolute invest in $21-M bio-chemicals pilot project
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — FPInnovations and Resolute Forest Products announced a significant investment in the implementation of a pilot project… read more…
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Mass timber company one of five groups to receive federal funding
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, recently announced funding of $6.45 million for six projects in British… read more…
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Montreal park will lose 4000 trees in emerald ash borer cull
MONTREAL — Thousands of ash trees in Montreal’s Mount Royal Park will be cut down by March 2019 as part… read more…
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Des Rosiers becomes Ontario’s new minister for forestry
TORONTO — Changes to the cabinet announced by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne place eight women, including three new ministers, in… read more…
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Group of Ontario stakeholders formed to defend forestry way of life
An alliance of First Nation and non-First Nation leaders representing rights holders, stakeholders, municipal leaders, unions, and Ontario’s forest sector… read more…