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Welcome to the first issue of CFI’s newsletter for 2025! As we step into a new year, we’re excited to bring you the latest insights, stories, and innovations shaping the forest industry. Stay tuned for more!
- Jennifer Ellson, Editor
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Irving Forest Products, based in Saint John, N.B., will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in Maine, expanding its North American lumber operations.
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Conifex Timber is transitioning to a two-shift operation at its sawmill on Jan. 6, supported by an amended $41-million credit agreement with PenderFund Capital Management.
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Alberta housing starts rise to 42,954 so far in 2024, a 35 per cent increase over the same period last year
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We’re taking a moment to highlight the articles that captured your attention and sparked the most discussions. The past year had its fair share of ups and downs for Canada’s forest industry. From tackling supply chain challenges to celebrating big wins, 2024 was a year of resilience, innovation, and plenty of talking points.
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Justin Levinsky is living his dream of owning and operating his own sawmill. Over the past three years, the 39-year-old has dedicated himself to building West of the 5th Sawmill from the ground up, working long hours to ensure the business provides top-quality products at fair prices.
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A major concern for sawmills has been finding and keeping skilled, experienced saw filers. In the past, saw filers were commonly recruited from other mills, but despite some mill closures, qualified saw filers remain in short supply. In 2024, there was a clear need to expand saw filing education, and vendors, industry professionals, and organizations responded.
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More than 280 million trees were planted in British Columbia in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the province's commitment to sustainable forestry.
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Backed by a $224-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind has officially approved its Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm.
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Comact has introduced a hybrid sawline combining circular saws, bandsaws, and AI-driven technology to handle a wide range of log diameters.
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The BC Council of Forest Industries has named Kim Haakstad as its new president and CEO. Haakstad brings over 20 years of leadership experience, including roles as Deputy Chief of Staff to the BC Premier and in North America’s agri-tech sector. She also serves on the board of B.C.’s DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster, bringing expertise in technology integration to the forest industry.
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