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Local governments recognized for leadership in wood design
VANCOUVER — Six local governments were recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for their leadership in the… read more…
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First Nation mapping boreal wetlands
EDMONTON — Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Akaitcho Treaty 8 Tribal Council have undertaken a significant conservation effort in… read more…
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2017 B.C. wildfire season “the new normal” say professors
A group of professors and ecologists in British Columbia have drafted a letter encouraging the provincial government to treat the… read more…
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Economic study measures impact of forest industry in B.C.
VANCOUVER – An economic study released by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone… read more…
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Katerra plans mass timber facility in Washington
MENLO PARK, Calif. – A California-based construction company is making a move into the production of building products in Washington.… read more…
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Domtar workers approve new collective agreement
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Members of Unifor Local 10-B voted 80 per cent in favour of a new four-year contract that… read more…
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Trade deal with Europe eliminates tariffs
OTTAWA — The Forest Products Association of Canada expressed its support for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and… read more…
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Minister Carr marks National Forest Week
OTTAWA – Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, issued the following statement Sept. 25 to mark National… read more…
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Canfor steps up to support saw filer apprentices
The saw filer apprenticeship program at Thompson Rivers University got a hand from two industry partners. Canfor and HMT Machine… read more…
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Rising wood costs squeezing profits for overseas sawmills
SEATTLE, WA — Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia and Finland have fallen during the first half of… read more…
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Canada to host FSC meeting of global forestry leaders
MONTREAL – The General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will be held in Canada for the first time… read more…
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National Forest Week highlights sustainable management
VANCOUVER – The B.C. organization promoting National Forest Week (September 24-30) says it is a time for British Columbians to… read more…
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Professional foresters will investigate concerns about roads
VANCOUVER – Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals are taking action to address concerns raised… read more…
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IFIT seeking bioeconomy project proposals
OTTAWA – Natural Resources Canada has announced a call for proposals for funding of the next wave of innovative, first-in-kind… read more…
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Norbord donates $1 million to HBI for hurricane reconstruction
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. is pleased to announce that it is donating US$1 million to the Home Builders Institute (HBI)… read more…
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New Woodrise Alliance works toward low-carbon construction
MONTREAL – On September 14, in Bordeaux, France, representatives at Woodrise 2017, a congress dedicated to midrise and tall wood… read more…
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Weston Forest earns a place on 2017 PROFIT 500
Mississauga, ON – Canadian Business and PROFIT have ranked Weston Forest No. 315 on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, a… read more…
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Obishikokaang First Nation achieves SFI certification
OTTAWA, ON — Obishikokaang Resources Corporation has certified more than 1 million hectares of the Lac Seul Forest in Northern… read more…
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Forest ministers endorse bioeconomy plan
OTTAWA – The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) agreed during recent meetings to address the future forest bioeconomy, climate… read more…
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Federal, provincial ministers show support for softwood lumber producers
OTTAWA – Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, and his provincial counterparts renewed their commitment to strongly… read more…
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White River mill donates lumber to rebuild Houston
A conversation with a business partner affected by Hurricane Harvey led to a load of donated lumber travelling from Sault… read more…
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Haliburton Forest signs on for carbon offsets
Haliburton, Ont. — Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve has partnered with Bluesource Canada to leverage the value generated by the… read more…
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FPInnovations participates in tall wood buildings conference
MONTREAL – WoodRise, a global conference dedicated to mid-rise and tall wood buildings, is running in Bordeaux, France, this week.… read more…
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Ontario forestry coalition still concerned over species-at-risk rules
A coalition of municipal leaders, chambers of commerce, unions, and the forest sector are raising concerns that draft provincial species… read more…
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B.C. wildfires: latest numbers
The B.C. government provided updated information regarding the 2017 wildfire season, as of Tuesday, Sept. 12. 158: the number of… read more…