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Interfor curtails sawmills in Georgia, South Carolina

These curtailments are in response to persistently weak lumber market conditions. Log deliveries will be curtailed immediately, followed by an orderly wind-down of operations.


San Group sues Port Alberni again, alleging libel by city officials

San Group has launched a second legal action against the City of Port Alberni, alleging that recent comments by the mayor and chief administrative officer regarding an investigation into the company amount to libel.


IWPA calls for action as new U.S. lumber duties hurt B.C.'s value-added wood industry

The Independent Wood Processors Association of British Columbia has condemned the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.


Increased demand drives up lumber prices: Madison's

Demand for spruce and hem/fir improved again this week as commodity prices settled out or firmed up. Sales of panels still struggled to get off the mat, though plywood prices did gain a couple of points.


 
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When the forest fires back; latest CFI issue out now

Summer 2024 has delivered a blazing wake-up call: the Jasper wildfire didn’t just raze a town – it sparked a pivotal conversation on how we confront the escalating wildfire crisis, said CFI editor Jennifer Ellson. Plus, CFI's July/August issue is now live! » Read More...
 
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Sharp rise in temporary foreign workers in Canadian logging

Temporary foreign worker permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to the federal government's relaxed policies for employers looking to obtain migrant worker permits in select sectors, according to an analysis of government data by Canada’s National Observer. » Read More...
 
 
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Canadian housing starts see significant growth in July 2024

Housing starts in Canada saw a notable increase in July 2024, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate rising by 16 per cent to 279,509 units, up from 241,643 units in June. » Read More...

Saskatchewan housing starts jump more than 30 per cent

Both of Saskatchewan’s major cities saw year over year gains with Regina seeing a very large gain of 317 per cent, and Saskatoon seeing a 23 per cent increase. » Read More...

Conifex reports wider losses and reduced production in Q2

Conifex Timber has announced a net loss of $9.7M for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. This compares to a loss of $4.5M in the previous quarter and $9.2M in the same quarter last year. » Read More...

DEMO International 2024 set to showcase $100 million in forestry tech

DEMO International will soon take center stage in the Venosta, Que., from Sept. 19-21, 2024. Held every four years, it will feature a live display of over $100 million in cutting-edge forestry equipment. » Read More...

 
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Spotlight: Becky Geneau

In a career spanning 23 years, Becky has worked in the non-profit sector of natural resource outreach and education program development, and resource management. Her journey includes a tenure of 12 years at Science East Science Centre, before becoming the new executive director of the Canadian Woodlands Forum. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Indigenous Forestry Conference

September 10, 2024 | Port Alberni, B.C. » 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...

Timber Processing and Energy Expo

September 25, 2024 | Portland, Oregon » Read More...