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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about West Fraser closing 100 Mile House in B.C., Brunette Machinery acquiring Salem Equipment, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
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West Fraser to permanently close mills, including 100 Mile House in B.C.

The hits to B.C.’s forest products sector continue as West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has announced plans to permanently close its 100 Mile House lumber mill along with its Augusta, Ga. lumber mill, citing timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets.


WorkSafeBC holding public hearing on proposed changes related to PPE and firefighting

WorkSafeBC is holding public hearings on proposed changes to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on Nov. 25, 2025 in two sessions.


Usual seasonal downturn brings softer lumber prices

North American lumber commodity prices appeared vulnerable, as oversupply was a common topic of conversation.


 
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Brunette Machinery acquires Salem Equipment

Brunette Machinery Company Inc. recently announced the asset purchase of Salem Equipment Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium sawmill machinery. » Read More...

Alberta forestry heads to Asia amid soaring U.S. tariffs

Alberta’s Minister of Forestry & Parks, Todd Loewen, and a delegation from Canada Wood and both the Alberta and B.C. forest industries are wheels up on a critical trade mission to Japan and South Korea. » Read More...

Scaling Up Bio 2025 coming to Ottawa this week!

Themed “Accelerating Deep Decarbonization,” this year’s edition of the popular industrial bio-economy business conference will feature over 50 speakers. » Read More...

 
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Tigercat 850 Series Processor gets upgraded

The 850 processor, the Tigercat branded purpose-built alternative to excavator conversions, has been upgraded for improved performance. » Read More...

 
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Scaling Up Bio 2025

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