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News 
 

Tolko extends B.C. shutdowns till end of January

Tolko Industries’ Soda Creek and Armstrong Lumber operations will take additional downtime for the month of January.


Competition Bureau, Domtar reach agreement to preserve industry competitiveness

Domtar agrees to sell its Dryden and Thunder Bay mills to resolve the Bureau’s competition concerns with its acquisition of Resolute Forest Products.


J.D. Irving commits 10,000 hectares of Acadian forest, shoreline to conservation

Privately held forest, coastline and dunes in New Brunswick will be recognized as another effective area-based conservation measure.
 
Featured News 
 
Linda Coady

Sustainable optimism: Q&A with Linda Coady

CFI caught up with COFI’s new president and CEO to hear about her career and her thoughts on forestry’s sustainability. » Read more...
 
First Nations

The CFI Podcast: 2022 year in review and 2023 outlook

CFI editor Jennifer Ellson speaks with MNP’s Chris Duncan, who gives an overview of the highs and lows of Canada’s forest sector in 2022. » Listen now...
 
News 
 

GreenFirst CEO Rick Doman retires

GreenFirst announces the retirement of its CEO for personal reasons effective December 31, 2022. » Read more...

Union representing CN rail traffic controllers ratifies new agreement

The new collective agreement covers approximately 160 rail traffic controllers in Canada. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Lori Schmitz

Spotlight: Lori Schmitz

Lori spent 17 years in banking before becoming the controller and co-owner of Cross Creek Logging. On top of managing the company’s finances, she also looks after its health and safety aspects. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

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.
» Learn more