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Paper Excellence CEO releases statement on Northern Pulp, ‘setting the record straight’

The CEO of Paper Excellence Canada, the company that owns the soon-to-be-mothballed Northern Pulp in Nova Scotia, has released a statement claiming to set the record straight on the company’s involvement with the provincial government since purchasing the mill in 2011.


Editorial: Canada’s coasts grapple with their forestry futures

“I generally try to include some positivity in my editorials, but it’s difficult to be optimistic about what B.C. and Nova Scotia’s forest industries will look like on the other side of these shakeups,” writes CFI editor Maria Church.


BC Premier Horgan offers $5M to help truck loggers impacted by strike

“We’re happy that we’re finally being heard and acknowledged by government,” said David Elstone, Executive Director, Truck Loggers Association.
 
 
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Global lumber outlook

2020 global lumber markets outlook

"For 2020, global production is forecast to grow by 1.6 per cent." FEA Canada's Russ Taylor shares his take on why competitiveness will continue to be a key theme in the coming year. » Read more...
 
Podcast

Coming soon… The CFI Podcast!

Exciting news! We’re launching The CFI Podcast. Every month, associate editor Ellen Cools will speak with different forestry stakeholders and professionals about hot topics and trends in the industry. Check out this sneak peek at our first episode on Jan. 28. » Read more...
 
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Branching out: Log loader operator starts up new business

Logging is in Luc Langevin’s genes. In 2016, Luc took a leap of faith when he purchased a new log loader and opened his own contracting business, Chargement LL, loading logging trucks for local mills in his region. » Read more...

Resolute to acquire Conifex’s US sawmills for US$163M

The three sawmills, with a combined production capacity of 550 million board feet, are located in Cross City, Fla., and Glenwood and El Dorado, both in Arkansas. » Read more...

Kalesnikoff appoints Dale Gray mass timber plant manager

“Having always had a passion (and quite the knack) for creating with wood, Dale is the perfect fit for this position,” the company announced on social media. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC Natural Resources Forum

Jan. 28-30, 2020
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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