Amid the volatile backdrop of trade wars, the US housing market is an unlikely stabilizing force; while the housing rebound in Canada is driving up consumer confidence. In other Business news: more US duties on Chinese cabinets, and more voices on BC’s forestry crisis from Prince George; Terrace, Ashcroft, and the Peace River region.

Companies in the news include: Western Forest Products, Pinnacle, Fortress and Stella-Jones. Meanwhile, forest fires pick up in Ontario and BC while Russian officials say the Siberian wildfires were started on purpose by illegal loggers.

Finally, green living and the wood boom in Ontario’s condo construction.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor