EDMONTON, AB– The Alberta Forest Products Association announced that Mercer International Inc. will be joining the Association as its newest member. Mercer International Inc. is a global leader in the production and sales of wood-based products including pulp, wood products, bio-chemicals, and energy. The company operates a kraft pulp mill in Peace River, which employs…
Vancouver, BC, Canada — Canfor Corporation has announced it will be closing its Vavenby sawmill in British Columbia this July following an orderly wind down. Canfor has reached an agreement to sell the forest tenure associated with the Vavenby sawmill to Interfor for a price of $60 million. The sale of the forest tenure is…
Ottawa, ON –Today, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) formally released its new National Forest Stewardship Standard for Canada. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) embraces third-party certification and participated in FSC’s consultation process which was used to develop the new requirements. Today’s announcement marks the end of FSC’s multi-year consultation process with a number of…
CANADA NEWS WIRE — Canada’s softwood lumber industry is struggling as it faces down two of the biggest challenges facing the country — trade disputes and climate change. In B.C., where the industry is concentrated, companies have been cutting back shifts and closing mills as a lack of log supplies and low prices bite, with…
THE GLOBE & MAIL — Following a year of record-breaking profits, British Columbia’s forest companies are bracing for a rough ride. Many small towns in rural B.C., where economies rely on logging operations could be facing extremely challenging times, according to a report by The Globe & Mail. The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has…
Vancouver, BC — Canfor Corporation has announced that it has completed the first phase purchase of 49% of Elliott Sawmilling Co. Inc. following the Company’s news release dated November 9, 2018, announcing the purchase. The balance will be acquired in one year.
TIMMINS — Today John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, highlighted next steps in the development of Ontario’s new forestry strategy while marking the 100th anniversary of EACOM Timber Corporation’s flagship sawmill. “Our government is making Ontario open for business and open for jobs. We are committed to ensuring the forestry industry can attract…
GLOBAL NEWS — These are uncertain times for many Okanagan residents who work in the forestry industry. According to a report by Global News, dozens of mill workers are receiving layoff notices after Tolko announced it’s cutting a shift at its Kelowna operation. Meanwhile, its Armstrong mill is also facing a temporary closure. With more…
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO — The Agoke Development Corporation (ADC) hosted Tigercat and Wajax Dealer representatives from Brantford, Hearst and Thunder Bay to an onsite training demonstration on May 28th in the Ogoki Forest. ADC is a forestry company that consists of the First Nations of Aroland, Eabametoong and Marten Falls and is building capacity through…
CBC NEWS — Many escape into the woods to find solitude but now there’s a way in the North Bay area to hear what trees are thinking along a trail. Forest Talk Radio is a new feature at the Laurier Woods Conservation Area in North Bay. It was created by David Merleau, an independent media…