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Climate not considered a top 10 risk by CEOs – survey
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, ASSOCIATED PRESS, PWC — Climate issues are set to be one of the main talking points at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos this week, but a survey of CEOs released Monday shows that they are not even ranked among the top ten
Cold snap killing off mountain pine beetle
EDMONTON, CTV NEWS — Albertans may have survived last week’s extreme cold snap, but experts are hoping mountain pine beetles did not. In recent years the tree-killing pests invaded the forests of Jasper National Park, leaving red, dead pines in their wake, and have since moved into communities like Hinton
U.S. housing market short 3.8M new homes
PRNewswire — As the new decade begins with a strong economy and low-interest rates, homebuyers still face a big hurdle — extremely low inventory. An analysis released today by realtor.com found that the 5.9 million single-family homes that were built between 2012 and 2019 are simply not enough to offset
Susan Irving new CMO for Kruger Products
Nancy Marcus to retire as CMO effective March 1, 2020; Susan Irving formerly of PepsiCo to become new CMO for Kruger Products MISSISSAUGA, CNW- Nancy Marcus joined Kruger Products in 2001 as vice president of Marketing and became a key member of the executive team where she has been focused on building the company’s brand portfolio
UNIFOR not included in the forestry transition team
HALIFAX TODAY — UNIFOR’S Atlantic regional director Linda MacNeil says they are trying to work with the government, and Northern Pulp to find a clear path forward that will protect workers and keep the forestry industry alive in Nova Scotia. MacNeil told NEWS 95.7 it is a frustrating time but
Bullish lumber market forecast for 2020
THE CANADIAN PRESS — Financial analysts say Canadian production cutbacks and a consumer-driven recovery in housing starts in the U.S. could mean better times for lumber and panel products this year. In a research report, RBC analyst Paul Quinn estimates B.C. lumber producers have permanently closed mills accounting for 18
B.C. lends $5M to forestry contractors
CBC NEWS — The province is making $5 million available in loans to help contractors who are in danger of losing their equipment due to a forest industry strike on Vancouver Island. According to CBC News, B.C. Premier John Horgan says the program for struggling contractors will be available by
