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Norbord campaign recognizes construction workers
TORONTO – Norbord has launched its “Thank a Framer” campaign to show its appreciation for framers “who work tirelessly to… read more…
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Harris moves up to lead Blount North American sales
PORTLAND, Ore. –– Blount International announced two promotions in their International and North American sales groups within their Forestry, Lawn… read more…
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New speakers added to SFI annual conference
SFI has announced additional speakers for the 2017 SFI Annual Conference – Forests. A Way of Life – September 27-29,… read more…
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Structurlam chain of custody certification a first for Canadian CLT
OTTAWA – Structurlam is the first Canadian manufacturer of cross-laminated timber (CLT) to be certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative… read more…
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Wildfires create wood supply challenges for B.C. mills
Wood supply continues to be a concern for mills near in Williams Lake, B.C., as the wildfire season unfolds. Since… read more…
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Wood marketing boards face legal challenges in N.B.
A University of New Brunswick historian says the province could be witnessing the collapse of its marketing board system for… read more…
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Former MP Denis Lebel to lead Quebec group
Denis Lebel is poised to become the next president and CEO of Quebec’s forest industry association, Conseil de l’industrie forestière… read more…
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Wright becomes Dean of U of T forestry
Professor Robert M. Wright has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at University of Toronto for a two-year… read more…
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B.C. First Nation implements biomass heating
From tiny seedlings mighty cedars grow. Or, in this case, from $30,000 grows a $1.3-million biomass boiler that can heat… read more…
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Group brings Finnish forestry ideas back to N.S.
A group of five advocates for Nova Scotia woodlot owners toured Finland last fall to observe the organization and management… read more…
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Minister agrees to delay draft species at risk regs
For several months, a coalition of indigenous and municipal leaders, chambers of commerce, unions and forest sector companies has been… read more…
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U.S. importing more lumber from Russia since Canadian tariffs
Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber, the… read more…
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B.C. state of emergency extended again
VICTORIA – B.C.’s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of the day on… read more…
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SFI makes changes to board of directors
OTTAWA, ON – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative welcomed two new officers and one new member to its board of directors:… read more…
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Softwood lumber talks to run parallel to NAFTA
WASHINGTON – The United States and Canada failed to settle a festering trade dispute on softwood lumber ahead of talks… read more…
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Quebec forests minister feels positive about U.S. trade visit
Returning from six-day mission to the United States, Quebec’s Minister of Forests, Fauna and Parks, Luc Blanchette, feels his visits… read more…
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B.C. having its worst fire season on record
It’s official. The area burned in wildfires this season surpasses the previous record of 855,000 ha. An estimated 894,941 hectares… read more…
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N.B. lifts restrictions on forestry operations
FREDERICTON – An order restricting forestry operations in New Brunswick during afternoon hours has been lifted, as weather conditions have… read more…
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Biofuels company considering expansion of Varennes plant
VARENNES, QC – Greenfield Global Inc., Canada’s largest ethanol producer and a world leader in high-purity specialty alcohols, has begun… read more…
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SFI brings together “Women in Wood” for Habitat build day
OTTAWA – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) are joining forces for a… read more…
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B.C. government wants review of environmental risk assessment
The NDP government has ordered a review of B.C.’s controversial “professional reliance” system, which uses experts hired by industry to… read more…
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Conifex announces record second quarter results
VANCOUVER – Conifex Timber’s results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, showed an improvement in lumber sector earnings,… read more…
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Acquisition and growth drive record sales at Hardwoods Distribution
LANGLEY, B.C.— Hardwoods Distribution Inc. generated record second quarter profit of $9.8 million, an 81.9 per cent increase compared to… read more…
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UNBC professor says wildfires will have deep impacts on forest industry
A UNBC professor fears the wildfires raging across B.C. will have significant impacts on forestry operators, especially smaller ones focusing… read more…
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Explore alternatives during Green Energy Doors Open event
Curious about green energy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at green energy developments in Canada, that are already in place. Green… read more…