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August 27, 2026
Category: Today's Takeaway
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Barton: You know, it was just a week ago, incredibly, that you and your counterpart, Dominic LeBlanc, shook hands outside, seemed pretty confident that there was a deal to be had. From your perspective, what happened that caused the talks to collapse?
Greer: We felt very, very confident in the deal we had struck late Tuesday night. And we felt confident enough that we added on a few extra days to just get everything down on paper. We had agreed to really the best deal available to any country on the planet with respect to Canada. And then, you know, Minister LeBlanc went back to Ottawa and they spoke with premiers, spoke with the prime minister. And when they came back, they had some additional views, they had some additional requests, they had some additional things that were too much for the United States. It wasn’t something we could do at the time.
VANCOUVER — A leader in BC’s forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Carney’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the US despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad, president of COFI, says the breakdown of talks will create challenges for her sector, but Ottawa had to walk away if negotiators couldn’t secure a deal that worked for Canadians broadly. …BC Premier David Eby said that he understood some progress had been made in addressing the long-standing softwood lumber dispute during the most recent talks and it was “disappointing” to see that fail to materialize. …Haakstad called for measures including reducing regulatory restrictions to allow quicker access to BC lumber for a more competitive product on the global market. …She said Ottawa could also help by addressing rail transport costs, a significant barrier for Canadian lumber producers looking to sell products domestically.
The $2 Billion Brawl Over a Ruinous Wood-Pellet Trade
By Ryan Dezember
The Wall Street Journal
August 27, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States, US East
The fight for restitution is on at a fallen green-energy giant, following one of the most disastrous commodity trades of the decade. The ill-fated wood-pellet trades that bankrupted Enviva during the sustainable-investing boom were made by executives hoping to trigger their own bonuses, according to creditors who are seeking more than $2 billion in damages. Instead… the nine-figure trades backfired and bankrupted the company, which once had a nearly $6 billion market value. Five of the company’s top executives concealed the inordinately large and risky trades from its board, according to a lawsuit, suppliers and others with claims. …Enviva said it wasn’t involved in the litigation, and none of the former executives named in the suit are affiliated with the reorganized company, which emerged from bankruptcy in December 2024 with new owners and leadership. …The company was considered one of the winners of the green-energy boom. [to access the full story a WSJ subscription is required]
Atlas Engineered Products reports Q2, 2026 net loss of $307,000
Atlas Engineered Products Ltd.
August 25, 2026
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: Canada, Canada West
NANAIMO, BC — Atlas Engineered announced its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $16,211,481 and $25,507,562, respectively, compared to revenue of $13,653,148 and $24,663,863 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, representing a 19% and 3% increase, respectively. Revenue increased due to the expansion of the sales team for market growth, and the acquisitions of Truss-Worthy and Penn-Truss. …Gross profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was $2,829,127 and $3,102,302 compared to $2,325,939 and $4,066,534 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. Net (loss) income after adjustments and taxes for the same periods was $307,000 and $1,731,000, respectively.
The International Mass Timber Conference & Expo: Registration Is OPEN — Tours + Expanded 3-Day Schedule
International Mass Timber Conference
August 26, 2026
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: US West
We are the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply chain. This is our 11th annual event in Portland, Oregon, USA. Explore cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber, glulam, mass plywood panels, dowel-laminated timber, and laminated veneer lumber; and the opportunities and obstacles in global design, construction, development, manufacturing, and more. We are extremely excited to announce that our 2027 event now spans FOUR days, featuring Tuesday, March 16, as a dedicated date for Mass Timber Building Tours. Our team is in Portland with boots on the ground this week — walking sites, meeting with project teams, and evaluating locations. We’re leveraging the outpouring of submissions to craft our best tour program yet, which will reflect the direction, momentum, and ambition of mass timber across the region. For the first time, join a tour with a stand-alone tour pass.
U.S. Endowment Launches Roots & Reach Mini-Grants for Forestry Students
The US Endowment for Forestry and Communities
August 27, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: United States
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) is inviting undergraduate forestry and natural resources clubs to apply for Roots & Reach, a new mini-grant program supporting hands-on forestry engagement and creative communication. The Endowment will award six mini-grants of up to $5,000 each to student clubs at accredited colleges and universities across the United States. Projects may take place during the fall 2026 or spring 2027 academic semester. Roots & Reach is designed to help students strengthen connections between people and forests while encouraging greater awareness of forestry careers and educational opportunities. Selected projects must combine a forestry-focused activity with a media component that documents the work and shares its impact. Eligible forestry activities may include tree planting, invasive species removal, trail work, youth education programs, Forestry Field Days, reforestation projects, forest health initiatives or career exploration events. The application period is open from August 26, 2026, through October 22, 2026.
Hello early bird! We just want you to know that the news team is busy adding stories to this page. Be sure to check back at 9:00 am (PST) for the full line up of articles.
Barton: You know, it was just a week ago, incredibly, that you and your counterpart, Dominic LeBlanc, shook hands outside, seemed pretty confident that there was a deal to be had. From your perspective, what happened that caused the talks to collapse?
VANCOUVER — A leader in BC’s forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Carney’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the US despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad, president of COFI, says the breakdown of talks will create challenges for her sector, but Ottawa had to walk away if negotiators couldn’t secure a deal that worked for Canadians broadly. …BC Premier David Eby said that he understood some progress had been made in addressing the long-standing softwood lumber dispute during the most recent talks and it was “disappointing” to see that fail to materialize. …Haakstad called for measures including reducing regulatory restrictions to allow quicker access to BC lumber for a more competitive product on the global market. …She said Ottawa could also help by addressing rail transport costs, a significant barrier for Canadian lumber producers looking to sell products domestically.
The fight for restitution is on at a fallen green-energy giant, following one of the most disastrous commodity trades of the decade. The ill-fated wood-pellet trades that bankrupted Enviva during the sustainable-investing boom were made by executives hoping to trigger their own bonuses, according to creditors who are seeking more than $2 billion in damages. Instead… the nine-figure trades backfired and bankrupted the company, which once had a nearly $6 billion market value. Five of the company’s top executives concealed the inordinately large and risky trades from its board, according to a lawsuit, suppliers and others with claims. …Enviva said it wasn’t involved in the litigation, and none of the former executives named in the suit are affiliated with the reorganized company, which emerged from bankruptcy in December 2024 with new owners and leadership. …The company was considered one of the winners of the green-energy boom. [to access the full story a WSJ subscription is required]
