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Commonwealth Plywood set to restart Quebec sawmill

The sawmill, which has been closed for 10 years, is set to restart in November after a $1 million investment.


Interfor to cut lumber production by 17 per cent in Q4

Current economic conditions and market uncertainty have led to reduced lumber demand, the company said.


Skeena Sawmills, Skeena Bioenergy president Roger Keery retires

Roger Keery has retired from Skeena Sawmills and Skeena Bioenergy after eight years with the Terrace, B.C., forest products company.


NRDC, Nature Canada logging emissions report ‘misleading’: Nighbor

The head of the Forest Products Association of Canada called for constructive solutions to Canada’s growing forest carbon problem, and not “deliberately misleading attacks.”
 
 
Featured News 
 
Northern Pulp

Let’s talk: Northern Pulp, social license, public perception

Nova Scotia’s Environmental Liasson Committee keeps tabs on forestry’s social license. » Learn more...
 
Maxence Otis

Next-gen leaders: Meet Maxence Otis

To acknowledge and highlight each Top 10 Under 40 winner’s contributions, CFI will feature one of 2022’s winners every week. » Learn more...
 
News 
 

U.S. single-family production continues to weaken in September: NAHB

High mortgage rates, ongoing building material production disruptions and flagging demand stemming from rising affordability challenges continue to put a damper on new home production. » Read more...

New B.C. council tasked to help build more resilient forestry communities

British Columbia has convened a new advisory council in support of forestry workers and communities. » Read more...

APA names new chair and vice-chair, trustees join board

A new chair, vice-chair and two new members have been elected to APA – The Engineered Wood Association’s Board of Trustees. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Riet Verheggen

Spotlight: Riet Verheggen

Riet Verheggen is a forest industry and public servant veteran and she has a few honest, out-of-the-box tips for women who want to make their mark on the industry. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

SIBO 2022

Dates: October 27 - 29, 2022
Location: Drummondville, Quebec
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Industrialized Wood-Based Construction Conference

Dates: November 1 - 3, 2022
Location: San Francisco, California
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Scaling Up 2022

Dates: November 7 - 9, 2022
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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TechniSaw: Sawmill Solutions Virtual Showcase

Dates: November 30, 2022
Location: Virtual
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