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Lumber prices flatten as winter ends: Madison's

Demand for lumber materials remained somewhat muted, yet suppliers booked enough sales to keep prices generally even from the previous week.

Canada must keep pace with U.S. policy to remain competitive: FPAC

The changing U.S. policy environment demands that Canada keeps pace to remain competitive or face the consequences of falling behind, said Derek Nighbor, FPAC president and CEO.

Minister to promote B.C. mass timber during U.S. visit

To attract investment and showcase B.C. mass timber to a global audience, B.C.'s minister for trade will lead a trade mission to the U.S. and attend the International Mass Timber Conference.

Canada's natural resources real GDP fell 1.9% in Q4 2022

Canada's real GDP of the natural resources sector fell 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022, after rising 1.5% in the third quarter.

 
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A treemarker’s tales: Silviculture by spray paint

Tree marking is silviculture by spray paint: a science and an art where the canvas is only touched in increments that span decades. » Read More...
 
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Saw Filing 101: Adjusting with a market downturn

Although thin kerf technology has existed and even been practiced for a couple of decades, the various approaches and mechanics used to obtain thin kerf have been both debated and even challenged. » Read More...
 
 
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Plaster Rock Lumber sold to Groupe Lebel

Twin Rivers Paper has finalized the sale of Plaster Rock Lumber, its softwood lumber mill in N.B., to eastern Canadian lumber manufacturer Groupe Lebel. » Read More...

B.C.’s Yucwmenlúcwu forestry operation passes audit

An audit of non-replaceable forest licence (NRFL) A89359 found Yucwmenlúcwu’s planning and practices generally complied with British Columbia’s forestry legislation. » Read More...

Ontario helping more women build skills and get jobs

A $6.9 million investment will expand the Investing in Women’s Futures Program to 10 new locations. » Read More...

Ontario's Black Ash Recovery Strategy put on pause, economic impacts considered

Ontario is currently considering all input to determine the best way to balance the recovery and protection of Black Ash trees. » Read More...

 
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Spotlight: Lana Love

There are many avenues to choose from in the forest sector, and Lana the millwright, welder, leader and most importantly, mother, chose the road less travelled. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Montreal Wood Convention

April 18-20, 2023 | Montreal, Quebec » Read More...

OFIA’s 80th Annual Convention

May 03, 2023 | Toronto, Ontario » Read More...