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December 8, 2022

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February 15, 2022

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February 8, 2022

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January 31, 2022

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Logs in Hammond Cedar

November 9, 2021

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Photo by Sandy McKellar

May 6, 2021

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May 6, 2021

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Canfor Mill Prince George 2009

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May 6, 2021

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March 16, 2018

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February 13, 2018

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Week At A Glance

Enviva emerges from bankruptcy, reduces debt by $1 billion
Monday, December 9, 2024

Enviva emerged from bankruptcy as a private company, with $1 billion less debt. In related news: San Group’s creditor protection hearings continue in a Vancouver court; Port Hawkesbury Paper says … → Read More
San Group receives creditor protection, seeks approval for sale and investment-solicitation process
Friday, December 6, 2024

BC-based San Group receives creditor protection, seeks approval for sale and investment-solicitation process. In related news: Roseburg Forest Products lays off 79; Sierra Pacific signs agreement with USDA; and J.P. … → Read More
Another BC Forest Products Company In Trouble – Does This Trend Have An Ending?
Thursday, December 5, 2024

With San Industries seeking financial restructuring, David Elstone asks—does this BC trend have an ending? In related news: Weyerhaeuser secures tax break on mill upgrade; JD Irving reduces output at Saint John … → Read More
Unifor and PPWC target Kruger to begin Western bargaining
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Unions target Kruger to establish pattern bargaining for forestry in Western Canada. In related news: mill curtailments welcome BC’s new forest minister, Domtar emphasizes separation from APP, as FSC evaluates … → Read More
Canada wants Paper Excellence owner to testify on links to Asia Pulp and Paper
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Canadian MPs call on Paper Excellence owner to testify on links to Asia Pulp and Paper. In related news: West Fraser to temporarily curtail Quesnel sawmill; Deadwood Innovations secures investment … → Read More

Another BC Forest Products Company In Trouble – Does This Trend Have An Ending? By David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

In Washington, the softwood lumber case is seen as a poster child of US trade law enforcement. By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

BC is mere weeks from a provincial election. The TLA says vote for a standard of living. By Bob Brash, Executive Director, Truck LoggerBC Magazine

Renewing our approach to natural resources can support shared economic prosperity, By BC Resource Sector Coalition, Business in Vancouver

Is It Time for Canadian Forest Products Firms to Focus on Political Risk Management? (Part 2 of 2), By Robert McKellar, Harmattan Risk

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