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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about COFI's new study on competitiveness and sustainability in the B.C. forest sector, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
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B.C. eliminates carbon tax

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025.


COFI releases study on competitiveness and sustainability in the B.C. forest sector

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has released a new report, "Competitiveness & Sustainability in the BC Forest Sector," comparing B.C.'s forest industry with other forestry regions around the world.


Tariffs a 'real opportunity' for made-in-Ontario supply chain: OFIA president

Ontario’s forestry sector is feeling the weight of ongoing trade disputes and potential new tariffs.


 
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First steps: Post-DHA planning

You’ve taken the last article’s advice and you and your team have completed a dust hazard assessment. Now it’s up to you and your team to figure out what to do with it. » Read More...
 
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A conversation with the Global Impact Coalition

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First Nation-led innovation in forestry uses cultural burns and thinning to bring back food and wildlife

The Silviculture Innovation Program of the Bulkley Valley Research Centre (BVRC), recently launched its first episode of a new series titled ‘Out On A Limb’. The goal of the series is to uplift voices of trailblazers in B.C. communities who are leading innovative management practices for the betterment of the forests of tomorrow. » Read More...

COFI Convention to focus on the future of forestry in B.C.

This week, the BC Council of Forest Industries will welcome more than 600 industry, government, and Indigenous leaders to Prince George for a sold-out COFI 2025 Convention, running April 2 to 4. » Read More...

Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba issues BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for wheat straw

'A' Rating to enhance sustainable wheat straw utilization in Manitoba. » Read More...

 
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Petawawa to

Mayor Gary Serviss of Petawawa, Ont. has written a letter to the Government of Ontario intended as a “gentle nudge” toward some movement on a proposed biomass plant in the town. » Read More...

 
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RNG Forum

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Canadian Hydrogen Convention    -    April 22, 2025

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