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Skeena Sawmills shuts down log deliveries temporarily

Skeena has stopped taking log deliveries at its Terrace, B.C. facility as of Jan. 6, for a period of three weeks.


Vaagen indefinitely shuts B.C. operations, cites fibre access issue

The closure affects 85 employees and nearly 100 contractors, vendors, and suppliers.


Canfor extends temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.

Capacity will be reduced through two-week curtailment extensions at select solid wood facilities, removing 21 mbft in addition to the previously announced 150 mbft.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
Sticks and stones

Sticks and stones: Study demonstrates safety of tall wood buildings

New real-world research is highlighting the safety of new tall wood buildings, as interest in timber construction continues to grow across Canada and the globe. » Read more...
 
Better data on forests

Better data on forests: AI could save the carbon offset market from itself

By feeding data, we can build dynamic models of forest projects, track progress, and better predict their outcomes, writes CollectiveCrunch’s Rolf Schmitz. » Read more...
 
News 
 

Strong growth for Saskatchewan’s key economic indicators

Saskatchewan’s economy remains one of the strongest in the nation, with November 2022 merchandise exports seeing a 44.5 per cent increase compared to November 2021. » Read more...

P.E.I. hosts info sessions on Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program

Property owners and tenants, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses impacted by hurricane Fiona are invited to attend information sessions. » Read more...

Government announces requirement to provide more freight rail data

The transport ministry has announced amendments to the Transportation Information Regulations to increase supply chain transparency. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Grace Cox

Spotlight: Grace Cox

Grace has been with Canfor since 1979, when she started as a summer student. Now a safety manager, Grace is proud of how far the industry has come in terms of diversity and inclusion, and is a passionate advocate for forestry. » 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.
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