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Madisons

Western Forest Products temporarily shuts Port Alberni sawmill

Western Forest Products has temporarily shut down its sawmill in Port Alberni, B.C., putting more than 100 forestry employees out of work.


B.C. goes on Japan trade mission to pursue new wood markets

B.C. delegates embark on a forestry trade mission to Japan, seeking to increase market opportunities.


Cascades permanently shuts corrugator at Ontario facility

Cascades is permanently shutting down the corrugator at its Belleville plant as part of the continuing optimization initiatives of its containerboard packaging.


Old-growth logging in B.C. declines to record lows

Logging of old growth has declined by 42 per cent to 38,300 hectares in 2021, the lowest level on record.
 
 
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Monika Patel

Next-gen leaders: Meet Monika Patel

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

Stepping up: Q&A with Lacey Rose

We checked in with one of the Top 10 Under 40 inaugural winners, Lacey Rose, a forester for the County of Renfrew in Ontario. » Learn more...
 
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New president takes reins at B.C.’s ILMA

The Interior Lumber Manufacturers’ Association has hired former Ministry of Forests executive Paul Rasmussen to lead the group. » Read more...

New employment opportunities support rural B.C. forestry workers

More employment opportunities are underway for contractors and forestry workers throughout rural B.C. under the province’s Forest Employment Program. » Read more...

SmartMill breaks into eurozone with sale of Quebec-invented smart trim system

SmartMill signed a new contract that includes the sale and installation of the Smart Trim system to Germany. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Wood Solutions Conference

Dates: November 24, 2022
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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BC Natural Resources Forum

Dates: January 17 - 19, 2023
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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Truck Loggers’ Association Convention & Trade Show

Dates: January 18 - 20, 2023
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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