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February 20, 2019
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Madisons Lumber Graph

Despite challenging Q4, West Fraser reports record EBITDA in 2018

The fourth quarter of 2018 saw production curtailments in B.C., as well as planned and unplanned downtime, among other challenges for West Fraser. But in 2018, the company reported the highest level of EBITDA in its history, at $1.538 billion.


Forests Ontario awards highlight forestry leaders

This year’s Forests Ontario’s Annual Conference brought together more than 400 forestry enthusiasts for discussions and presentations, and featured an awards ceremony recognizing groups and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to Ontario forestry.


BC First Nations Forestry Council to host career fairs

The goal of these career fairs is to increase Indigenous awareness of forest sector opportunities, as well as increase Indigenous participation as part of the FNFC’s B.C. First Nations Forestry Workforce Strategy.


Registration now open for Canada North Resources Expo 2019

“With limited space remaining for exhibitors, we are excited to open up visitor registration for 2019,” said Mark Cusack, national show manager. “We’re looking forward to a year of growth at the show, with a number of new industry players signed on for the event and a great list of attractions being planned.”


Ponsse celebrates 14,000th forest machine built in Vieremä

The 14,000th Ponsse machine is the largest model in Ponsse’s forwarder range. The Ponsse Elephant King is equipped with the new Ponsse K121 crane, designed for the most demanding conditions.
 
 
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Comox Valley Firewood

A renewable niche: how a salvage firewood company doubled production

Daniel Francoeur, owner and operator of Comox Valley Firewood, believes he has discovered a way to make the industry more sustainable: salvaging wood from burn piles and turning it into firewood. With the purchase of a new wood processor, the company has doubled production. » Read more...
 
Contest Winners

Forestry in focus: CFI and COFI announce winners of annual photo contest

Of the 54 submissions received, ten terrific photos have been selected to appear in print, in the January-February edition of CFI magazine, with the top photo featured on the cover of CFI magazine. Congratulations to the winners! » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

OFIA 76th Annual Meeting & Convention

February 27, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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2019 Industry Forum & Forest NB/ARPFNB AGM

March 8, 2019
Location: Fredericton, N.B.
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Montreal Wood Convention

March 19-22, 2019
Location: Montreal
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International Mass Timber Conference

March 19-22, 2019
Location: Portland, Ore.
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