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Paper Excellence to reopen Crofton mill with provincial, federal funding

More than 100 jobs will resume at Paper Excellence’s Catalyst facility in Crofton, B.C., resulting from a partnership and funding from the provincial and federal governments.


B.C. provides $50M funding to increase fibre supply, support forestry workers

Funds would be funnelled through FESBC to increase the use of low-value or residual fibre, including trees damaged by recent wildfires and waste left over from logging.


B.C. announces $90M funding to help transition struggling forestry communities

The new B.C. Manufacturing Jobs fund may provide funding to a forestry company that needs to buy new equipment to support new product lines.


U.S. remodelling market sentiment weakened but still positive in Q4: NAHB

“Remodellers on balance remain positive about the market, but we saw how inflation took a toll on consumer budgets, causing many to pull back on projects,” says NAHB.
 
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2023 Lumber markets outlook

2023 Lumber markets outlook: Short-lived growing pains in the forecast

Rising interest and mortgage rates will most likely cause economic activity to slow in lumber markets over the next year, forecasts FEA. » Read more...
 
Introducing technology in the woods

Introducing technology in the woods

Manufacturers are being asked by their customers to help not only drive production, but also to drive efficiencies on their jobsites. » Read more...
 
 
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Mercer International to curtail Celgar mill due to lack of fibre

The Celgar mill in B.C. will face three weeks of downtime due to the lack of proper fibre availability. The company expects this curtailment to commence in March 2023. » Read more...

B.C., Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement

The agreement will transform how the province and First Nations steward land, water and resources together, and address cumulative effects in Blueberry River’s Claim Area. » Read more...

Canadian housing starts remained high in 2022, December trended slightly lower

The standalone monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 5% in December (248,625 units) compared to November (263,022 units), says CMHC. » Read more...

U.S. builder confidence uptick signals turning point for housing lies ahead: NAHB

A modest drop in interest rates helped to end a string of 12 straight monthly declines in builder confidence levels. » Read more...
 
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Cynthia Larose

Spotlight: Cynthia Larose

The Cascades plant manager has brought her 15 years of operations experience in the aeronautics industry to inspire change and encourage positive continuous improvement. » Read more...
 
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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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Women in Forestry 2023

Dates: March 7, 2023
Location: Virtual
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OptiSaw Quebec

Dates: March 17, 2023
Location: Quebec City, Quebec
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