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Lumber prices go lower as summer downtime approaches: Madison's

Demand for North American lumber experienced little change from last week’s tepid tone. Supply continued to outpace demand in most categories, while prices of panels showed increasing vulnerability.


Ontario invests $3.6M for millwright, skilled trades training

The investment will provide free training for up to 3,800 apprentices, journeypersons and jobseekers for careers in in-demand jobs such as millwright, welding and electrical trades.


Membertou First Nation celebrates construction of mass timber office building

The Membertou First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada announced the construction of a new gas bar and a mass timber office building at the Seventh Exchange retail district in Nova Scotia.


 
 
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SMS Equipment now has exclusive dealer rights for TimberPro equipment in Western and Northern Canada. To celebrate, we’re offering TimberPro machine owners a limited time offer to receive up to $500* off your next service with SMS Equipment.

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First Cut: The math isn’t math-ing

Primary wood industry challenges in B.C. must be addressed before expecting success in secondary manufacturing. Industry leaders are sounding the alarm about a fiber shortage, regulatory uncertainty, and a whirlwind of policy changes that are scaring away investors. » Read More...
 
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Final Cut: Diversity trends, actions and results

Compared to the overall Canadian workforce, the forest sector includes a higher representation of men, Indigenous Peoples, rural and remote workers, and workers without a post-secondary education. » Read More...
 
 
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CFIA expands emerald ash borer regulation in B.C.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) to include an area in B.C., in an effort to slow the insect's spread. » Read More...

Northern Vancouver Island receives new harvest level

British Columbia’s chief forester Shane Berg has set the new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the North Island Timber Supply Area (TSA). The new AAC for the North Island TSA is 1,096,000 cubic metres. » Read More...

J.K. Irving remembered as a 'giant' of business, 'a great father and mentor'

Irving spent 76 years at his family's company, J.D. Irving, Ltd., including as president, and was chair until his death on Friday, June 21, at age 96. » Read More...

 
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Nominate outstanding young women and men in forestry

We're excited to announce this year's search for the Top 10 Under 40 in Canadian Forest Industries! We’re looking for outstanding young professionals who have made significant impacts in their fields and deserve to be celebrated. Nominate someone exceptional today! » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Dust Safety Week

July 15, 2024 | Online » Read More...

CIF-IFC AGM and Conference 

September 15, 2024 | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador » Read More...

DEMO International 2024

September 19, 2024 | Venosta, Quebec » Read More...