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CIF annual meeting in Ottawa pairs with SFI
Registration is now open for the CIF-IFC‘s 109th annual general meeting and conference that will take place at the Westin… read more…
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Tembec sawmill gains reliability, versatility with new loaders
Tembec’s Kapuskasing Sawmill is a two-shift operation that consumes approximately 410,000 m3 of roundwood logs on an annual basis. The… read more…
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SFI seeking proposals for grants program
OTTAWA – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has opened its annual request for proposals (RFP) for the SFI Conservation and… read more…
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Researchers work on using artificial intelligence to predict wildfires
Artificial intelligence may soon be used to help predict extreme fire weather to better prepare provinces for devastating wildfires. According… read more…
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Tree’s defensive chemistry wins against mountain pine beetle
A University of Alberta forestry professor has cracked a key mystery surrounding the mountain pine beetle, the university reports. After… read more…
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Lignin can replace phenol in engineered wood: MSU researcher
A collaborative study by Mojgan Nejad, of Michigan State University, shows that lignin, a component of wood and byproduct of… read more…
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Forestry operations curtailed in N.B. due to fire hazard
FREDERICTON – To help mitigate the risk of forest fires, New Brunswick’s Energy and Resource Development Minister Rick Doucet has… read more…
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U.S. industry rejects lumber market share proposal
The U.S. lumber industry says it won’t accept the latest Canadian government proposal for a deal on softwood lumber, downplaying… read more…
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B. C.’s record-breaking wildfire season
With more than 4,910 square kilometres of land burned since spring, British Columbia is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season… read more…
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Tembec acquisition clears another hurdle
MONTREAL – The Québec Superior Court has approved the transaction involving the acquisition by Rayonier Advanced Materials of all of… read more…
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Toronto college plans 12-storey tall wood building
TORONTO – George Brown College plans to construct Ontario’s first tall wood institutional building. The planned 12-storey, carbon-neutral facility will… read more…
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Consultations open for 60 days on federal caribou plan
OTTAWA – The Government of Canada released on July 27 its proposed federal action plan on the protection and recovery… read more…
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N.S. mill reinventing itself with contract work
The new owners of Hefler Forest Products in Middle Sackville, N.S., are slowing re-opening the shuttered sawmill, building on the… read more…
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Three-way supply agreement supports Corewood Sawmill
Tahtsa Group has rebuilt and upgraded Corewood Sawmill in Houston, B.C., to operate cooperatively with Canfor and Pinnacle Renewable Energy.… read more…
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Resolute reports higher shipments, pricing for wood products
MONTRÉAL – Resolute Forest Products reported a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, of US$74 million, compared… read more…
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TimberWest recognizes contractors for safety performance
VANCOUVER—To honor the safety efforts taking place across its operations, TimberWest recognized three contractors for their contribution and leadership in… read more…
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Western Forest Products indefinitely curtails Somass sawmill
VANCOUVER – Western Forest Products has decided to indefinitely curtail operations at its Somass sawmill located in Port Alberni, B.C.… read more…
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Louisiana-Pacific buys developer of fire-resistant wood panels
VANCOUVER, BC – Wood products manufacturer Louisiana-Pacific will acquire International Barrier Technology Inc. for $22 million, making the British Columbia… read more…
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N.B. logger harvesting by horse
A harvester in central New Brunswick says logging with horses is serving a niche market. “I kind of saw there… read more…
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Opinion: B.C. timber supply review process is flawed
A former employee of the B.C. Forest Service criticizes forest management decisions being made by public servants in Victoria “that… read more…
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Higher OSB prices bring Norbord better results
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $165 million for the second quarter of 2017 versus $94 million in… read more…
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FSC says caribou protection plan falls short
MONTREAL – The Forest Stewardship Council Canada, an independent certifier of forest management practices, is pleased the federal government has… read more…
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Canfor achieves better lumber earnings
VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. reported operating income of $131.0 million for the second quarter of 2017, up $24.2 million from… read more…
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Unifor donations to wildfire relief top $200,000
TORONTO — Unifor’s regional councils have added another $120,000 to BC wildfire relief donations, bringing the union’s total Red Cross… read more…
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West Fraser acquires seven U.S. mills
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber will acquire the operations of the Gilman Companies from the Howard Gilman Foundation and other… read more…