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Editor's Note 
 
Which province is leading the way in logger work-life balance? Our latest survey uncovers the top contender—discover where loggers are finding the best balance between work and life!
- Jennifer Ellson, Editor
 
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Ottawa orders binding arbitration to end disruptions at key Canadian ports

Canada’s labour minister has moved to end ongoing disruptions at major ports across B.C. and Montreal by ordering the parties involved into binding arbitration.


Lumber prices surge unexpectedly in off-season: Madison's

Most commonly-traded softwood lumber commodities posted notable price gains this week. Plywood surged amid ongoing reports of supply shortages.


Forests Ontario rebrands as Forests Canada

To better reflect its impact across Canada, Forests Ontario has rebranded as Forests Canada, broadening its focus to restore and strengthen forests nationwide.


Canada commits to 160M new trees through 2 Billion Trees program

This brings the total number of trees committed under the program to 716 million, nearly tripling last year's total.


 
 
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Spotlight on excellence: Brock Mulligan

Brock has been a cornerstone of the AFPA for 14 years. Over the past two years as senior VP, he has leveraged his political acumen and extensive network to advocate for the industry at all levels of government. » Read More...
 
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Spotlight on excellence: Alexander Ryerson

Alexander has been a key player in developing innovative forestry softwares like Stratus and Prism. As the product owner, the 39-year-old engaged stakeholders worldwide to ensure adaptability in various forest environments. » Read More...
 
 
News 
 

Valemount Community Forest hires new general manager

There’s a new face at the Valemount Community Forest in B.C: Kalina Velez, an experienced forester and now VCF’s general manager. » Read More...

Stella-Jones reports Q3 results, updates 2023-2025 outlook

Stella-Jones posted Q3 sales of $915M, down from $949M year-over-year, alongside a $130M operating income, marking a $36M decline. » Read More...

Interfor posts $106M net loss in Q3

Interfor Corporation reported a $105.7M net loss for Q3 2024, widening from a $75.8M loss in Q2 and a $42.4M loss year-over-year. » Read More...

Western Forest Products posts $19.6M Q3 loss despite revenue boost

Vancouver-based Western Forest Products reported a net loss of $19.6M in Q3, widening from a $17.4M loss a year earlier and a $5.7M loss in the prior quarter. » Read More...

 
2024 CONTRACTOR SURVEY 
 
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Survey snippet 7: Logger work-life balance

Results from CFI’s 2024 Contractor Survey reveal significant shifts in operating seasons. While the industry started to show signs of recovery post-pandemic, market conditions have continued to fluctuate, impacting the work-life balance of contractors across Canada. » Read More...

 
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COFI Convention 2025

April 2, 2025 | Prince George, BC » Read More...