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Tips for Keeping Your Christmas Green
FORESTS ONTARIO — One of the biggest decisions Ontarians face during the holidays is whether to purchase a real or fake Christmas tree for their home. Yes, fake trees can be more convenient (if you have the space to store one), but consider the aroma, presence and environmental contribution of
B.C. forest industry trade mission to Asia seeks to calm concerns about downturn
VICTORIA, BC, CANADIAN PRESS— A forest industry trade mission to Asia faces fewer political tensions this year than last December after the arrest of a top Chinese executive but concerns about supply issues are now on the table, says British Columbia’s forests minister. Caption: Above, Donaldson, Chul-Hee-Kang. Doug Donaldson, in
CIT finds Commerce’s ruling on Canadian lumber unlawful
Law360 — The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce to rethink its conclusion that certain cedar shakes and shingles made by Canada producers are subject to countermeasure tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports, saying that the determination is unlawful. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves said
Premier outlines a path for Bamfield Road upgrades
Anacla, B.C. – Premier John Horgan lived up to a promise made in September and traveled the Bamfield Main road to Anacla to discuss the province’s report and future upgrades. Horgan said he was pleased to see all of the stakeholders at the table, including Western Forest Products, Mosaic, the
B.C. forest industry trade mission finding new markets in China
VERNON MORNINGSTAR — B.C. forest products continue to find a growing market in China as diplomatic tensions with Canada have eased, Forests Minister Doug Donaldson says. Speaking to reporters from Tokyo on Wednesday, Donaldson said his delegation of 35 forest company executives completed their visit to Shanghai with good trade
Gov’t reducing aviation fuel tax rate in northern ON
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to reduce the aviation fuel tax rate in Northern Ontario, helping to lower the cost of living for people in the region. Finance Minister Rod Phillips was joined by Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities and MPP
Come hear why building with wood is making a comeback!
Register here! The Eastern Ontario Model Forest, in partnership with the Ottawa section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, has developed a great program for our December Forest Lecture. We have used the term “an end of year celebration of our forests”. In addition, the program includes a full
