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News

Canada signs MOU with China to expand cooperation and market opportunities for wood products sector

The Government of Canada has announced Natural Resources Canada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development designed to increase cooperation to support modern wood construction while generating new...

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Forestry is a Solution platform launched in B.C.

At the BC Natural Resources Forum, a broad coalition of forestry workers, community leaders, and industry representatives officially launched a new province-wide platform, “Forestry is a Solution.”

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BC Forest Safety Council announces new CEO

The BC Forest Safety Council has appointed Cherie Whelan as the organization’s new CEO, effective April 1, 2026.

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Early 2026 lumber prices match previous two years

Lumber sales for the first week of this year showed signs of sneaky strength even while overall sentiment remained subdued coming out of the holidays.

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Features

Industry leaders discuss plight and path forward for B.C.’s forest products sector

During the Truck Loggers Association’s 81st Convention & Trade Show in Vancouver, industry representatives came together in a panel discussion to share their perspectives on the current state of B.C.’s forest products sector.

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Q&A: Diane Cave on women in forestry

Diane Cave has spent the past 20-plus years working with the design, installation and retrofitting of dust collection systems in industries ranging from sawmills and grain installations to food and beverage and specialty chemicals.

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News

Skeena Sawmills forest licence transfer quashed

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has set aside the Minister of Forests’ approval of the Skeena Sawmills forest licence transfer to a numbered company owned by the Kitsumkalum First Nation.

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Skills Ontario calls for Government of Ontario to keep investing in skilled trades programming

Amidst economic uncertainty and skilled trade shortages, Skills Ontario is asking for continued investments in its skilled trade and technology programming from the provincial government ahead of the 2026 Economic Budget.

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Events

January 28-30, 2026 | WFCA 2026 Annual Conference

WFCA 2026 Tradeshow & AGM 

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February 4-6, 2026 | Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, B.C.

Forest Professionals British Columbia Forestry Conference and AGM 

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February 17-19, 2026 | Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla.

NAHB International Builders' Show 2026  

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February 25, 2026 | Stadthalle, Pollheimerstraße 1, 4600 Wels, Austria

European Pellet Conference 2026

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March 11-12, 2026 | 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5, Canada

FEA's Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference  

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