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"Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about partnering forestry with the steel industry; CFI's Top 10 Under 40 now accepting submissions; the weekly lumber market report; and more!"

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News

Partnering forestry with the steel industry

Graeme Scott, programme leader at ArcelorMittal, which manufactures more than 100 grades of Dofasco steel in Hamilton, shared insights at the recent Ontario Forest Industries Association Convention about partnership opportunities between the two industries.

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Top 10 Under 40 now open for submissions!

The Canadian Forest Industries Top 10 Under 40 recognizes the achievements of the newest generation of forest industry workers.

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Late spring lumber prices mostly flat

Commodity prices hovered around the previous week’s levels across most categories, underscoring the pensive tone in the market. 

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CRIBE CEO sees bioeconomy future beyond pulp mills

Scott Jackson, CEO of the Centre for Research & Innovation in the Bio-economy (CRIBE), recently spoke at the annual Ontario Forest Industries Association Convention about how to unlock new opportunities in the wake of pulp...

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Features

Canada has a wildfire crisis and a workforce that can help, so why aren't we using it?

As Canada braces for another severe wildfire season – with warnings of above-normal fire activity across much of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario – a critical question is going unasked: who rebuilds what fire destroys?

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Staying sharp: Training and retaining the next generation of saw filers

Fifty-five years ago, a 21-year-old Robin Wilber left the head office of his family’s lumber business in Halifax and moved to Elmsdale, N.S. to be mentored by his father’s partner who ran their sawmill operation, Elmsdale Lumber...

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News

B.C. announces planting of 125 million more trees

The Province of B.C. is investing $155 million toward reforestation programs to plant more than 125 million trees throughout British Columbia.

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CHAR Tech announces new CFO and incoming board members

CHAR Tech has announced that Kevin Melnyk has joined the company as its chief financial officer.

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Events

June 3-5, 2026 | Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre Vernon, B.C.

BCCFA 2026 Conference and AGM   

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August 19, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton & WU Conference Centre Fredericton, N.B.

Silva21 AGM   

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September 16-18, 2026 | Huntington Convention Center Cleveland, Ohio

NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase     

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September 22-23, 2026 | Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Victoria, B.C.

Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference    

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September 23-25, 2026 | Jasper Park Lodge Jasper, Alta.

AFPA Annual Conference and AGM   

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