Weston Forest announces leadership transition
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about Weston Forest's leadership transition, the latest lumber market updates, CFI's Top 10 Under 40 contest, and more! Happy reading!
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Lumber sales pause on dual national holidays

A dual national holiday-shortened week kept business to a minimum. Players largely looked to mid-July for an indication of how the market will head into summer.


Weston Forest announces leadership transition as president and CEO Steve Rhone Departs; Doug Robinson named Executive Chairman

Weston Forest announces the retirement of president and CEO Steve Rhone, following 38 years of remarkable contributions to the organization.


Northern Pulp to initiate asset sales process as part of CCAA

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia announced on July 14 that, in conjunction with the court-appointed monitor Ernst & Young (EY), it will initiate a court-supervised sales process for the company’s assets under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), as outlined in its settlement agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia in May 2024.


 
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Insights from the Combustible Dust Specialist Training session

The Combustible Dust Training Institute workshop in Prince George, B.C. was an enlightening experience for the attendees, who are involved in housekeeping and maintenance, engineering controls, and safety management at their work locations. » Register now...
 
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WPAC Conference coming to Halifax this September

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference will take place on Sept. 23 and 24, 2025 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront in Halifax, N.S. » Read More...
 
 
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Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announce the creation of a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark recently announced the creation of a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on the manufacture, marketing and distribution of consumer and professional tissue products, such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels and facial tissues in over 70 countries. » Read More...

B.C./Canada’s dilemma in the U.S. and export markets

U.S. market conditions have been lackluster since the Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber were postponed for the second time in early April. » Read More...

CFI’s Top 10 Under 40 nominations are open for submissions!

Canadian Forest Industries’ annual Top 10 Under 40 awards program is now accepting submissions. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Woodrise International Congress

September 22, 2025 | Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building Vancouver, B.C. » Read More...

Wood Pellet Association of Canada AGM & Conference

September 23, 2025 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3J5 » Read More...

2025 CIF National Conference & 117th Annual General Meeting

October 5, 2025 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay » Read More...