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Resolute and Unifor agree to new deal on Thunder Bay sawmill

Over 200 Unifor Local 5025 members voted strongly in favor of a new deal with Resolute Forest Product’s Thunder Bay sawmill.


BCIT gets $2.5M from forestry sector to fund trades programs

A collection of forestry organizations  have come together to invest in trades programs through the new BCIT Trades and Technology Complex.


Mountain pine beetle kept in check through surveying and control

The past four years have seen a significant decline in the number of trees killed in Alberta by mountain pine beetle.


Western donates $100,000 to community for holiday meals and toys

This holiday, Western Forest Products is embracing the spirit of giving with a donation of $100,000 to help provide meals and toys this season.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
First Nations

A First Nations approach to success

How partnerships enhance success and sustainability – when done correctly, partnerships are a win-win for both sides. » Read more...
 
Kilns

Spotlight on Kilns

Canadian Forest Industries has the latest updates on kiln technology for drying Canadian lumber. » Learn more...
 
NEWS 
 
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Unifor reaches deal with Domtar for 450 workers in Dryden, Ont.

Unifor has reached a deal on three tentative contracts with Domtar covering more than 450 Unifor forestry members in Ontario. » Read more...

B.C. community forests get funding for wildfire risk reduction projects

In the summer of 2021 as the region sweltered under a ‘heat dome,’ firefighters battled a large wildfire in the Trozzo Creek watershed close to many Slocan Valley communities. » Read more...

U.S. builder confidence declined every month in 2022: NAHB

High mortgage rates, elevated construction costs running well above the inflation rate and flagging consumer demand have dragged builder sentiment down every month in 2022. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
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Spotlight: Jenna Strachan

Jenna, who is Métis, says that there are many opportunities for Indigenous women to join the forest products sector and drive change from within. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
Madisons

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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Association of BC Forest Professionals Conference and AGM

Dates: February 8 - 10, 2023
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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