The U.S. government has officially launched antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of imports of Canadian softwood products.» Read more...
Global trade of softwood lumber is forecasted to increase by almost 14 per cent in 2016, driven by higher wood demand in China and the U.S.» Read more...
A researcher in China is looking into the potential of combining bamboo with B.C. hemlock to create a less expensive cross-laminated timer. » Read more...
It's been less than two years since Resolute's newest sawmill in northwestern Ontario opened for business following an accelerated 13-month build. The new mill was the most significant element to an almost $100 million sawmill investment plan by Resolute in northwest Ontario. » Read more...
The federal and B.C. governments are funding an initiative to give women and minorities the skills and training needed to be log truck operators in the province. » Read more...