Prime Minister Carney welcomes EU ties, and FPAC’s Derek Nighbor urges both to address existing trade barriers. In related news: President Trump pans the EU proposal, while the US Council on Foreign Relations says economic integration is dead. In other Business news: Ron Anderson & Sons breaks ground on Chemainus expansion; JD Irving to expand its Maine sawmill; Port Townsend Paper is fined; and Canfor’s pulp mill closure impacts Excel Transportation. Meanwhile: West Fraser declared a dividend; and US interest rates rose, housing starts dropped, and builder sentiment fell.

In Forestry news: The Tyee questions BC’s proposed land zoning pilot; the Watershed Sentinel challenges Murray Wilson’s BC is Burning film; the Adams Lake Indian Band opposes logging near Armstrong; US firefighters sound alarm on wildfire preparedness; and a taxpayer group questions the costs of repealing the Roadless Rule. Meanwhile: Western Forest Products helps launch forestry careers; the latest news from UBC Forestry; and CELCO Conference 2026 highlights global supply chain speaker.

Finally, Chuck Leavell, Rolling Stones keyboardist, brings Tree Man documentary to the stage.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor