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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about how B.C. is strengthening its forestry sector, the upcoming BC Saw Filer's Convention, and more! Happy reading!
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With U.S. tariffs on the horizon, B.C. strengthens forestry sector

While on tour in the Okanagan this week listening to people’s priorities and concerns and sharing how the Province is fighting back against U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s economic threats, Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, gathered with workers and members of the Salmon Arm community to celebrate the official opening of Canoe Forest Products’ new kiln.


Lumber sales increase as spring comes on, tariff uncertainty continues

Commodity prices were all over the map as tariffs came on then were quickly removed, and kicked back down the road to April 2.


Government of Canada offers new resource for navigating U.S. tariffs

The Government of Canada has launched a new resource for helping companies navigate U.S. tariff-related challenges.


 
 
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BC Saw Filer’s Conference coming to Kamloops

The BC Saw Filer’s Association is headed back to Kamloops for its annual conference and trade show, taking place from May 9 to 10 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. » Register now...
 
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Living with fire: A look into Ntityix’s approach to forest management

Wildfires created challenges for many communities across our province in the past few years with fire crews working hard to suppress the spread of these fires. Thankfully, many organizations have continued to engage in proactive wildfire risk reduction work to help better protect communities. One such organization that has undertaken extensive wildfire risk reduction work is Ntityix Resources. » Read More...
 
 
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An integrated approach to musculoskeletal injury prevention

Workplace psychosocial factors are key contributors to musculoskeletal injuries, it’s important for employers to recognize, assess and control both physical and psychosocial exposures for injury prevention.

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Winner of CMPC Innovation Challenge advancing sustainable forestry through AI drones

Foresight Canada has announced Deep Forestry as the winner of CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge, marking a significant breakthrough in forest monitoring. » Read More...

Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources issues statement on Northern Pulp’s feasibility study

Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources Tory Rushton recently issued a statement on the status of Northern Pulp’s feasibility study. » Read More...

Sawmill expected to withstand trade war

The Domtar sawmill, formerly Resolute sawmill, in Thunder Bay exports almost 90 per cent of its produced softwood lumber to the U.S., and like the many other Northwestern Ontario mills in the forestry sector, will likely not feel serious impacts from the U.S. government's imposed 25-per-cent tariffs, a local union official says. » Read More...

 
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Spline-sleeve and solid saw arbors

Burton Mill Solutions splined-sleeves extend the life of saw arbors and maintain saw accuracy so your operation can produce high quality lumber day after day. Burton solid splined arbors offer a heavy-duty economical solution for machines that can’t use splined sleeves. » Read More...

 
Events 
 
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COFI 2025 Convention

April 2-4, 2025 Prince George Civic Centre Prince George, B.C. » Read More...

Montreal Wood Convention

April 8-10, 2025 Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal, Que. » Read More...

OFIA Annual Convention

April 29-30, 2025 One King West Hotel Toronto, Ont. » Read More...

BC Saw Filers Convention

May 9-10 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre Kamloop, B.C. » Read More...