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Week At A Glance

Wildfire smoke spreads across North America as heat fuels new fire threats
Friday, July 17, 2026

Canadian wildfire smoke is degrading air quality across the eastern US, as extreme heat fuels new fire threats. In related news: forecasters say the El Niño effect is already here; … → Read More
Canfor’s Northwood closure intensifies calls for action in BC forestry
Thursday, July 16, 2026

The closure of Canfor’s pulp mill has renewed calls by industry, unions and lawmakers to reverse BC’s forestry crisis. In related news: COFI’s Kim Haakstad says the sector is in … → Read More
Canfor announces permanent closure of Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Citing pulp markets and fibre shortages, Canfor will permanently close its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, BC. In related news: Minister Ravi Parmar and COFI’s Kim Haakstad renew calls … → Read More
Extreme heat grips much of Canada as wildfires force evacuations and alerts
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Extreme heat grips much of Canada as wildfires force evacuations in Ontario and alerts in BC. In related news: BC crews prepare for renewed fire activity as campfire bans are … → Read More
Major US housing bill becomes law without Trump’s signature
Monday, July 13, 2026

A major US housing affordability bill became law without President Trump’s signature. In other Business news: Mercer received a Nasdaq non-compliance notice; Hunt Forest Products begins shipments on new rail … → Read More

This is the moment for forestry to step up as Canada’s leading environmental voice, by Tony Kryzanowski, Forestnet Magazine

International Political Risk: Separating Noise from What Matters, by Robert McKellar, Principal, Harmattan Risk

BC Timber Pricing Equity – Time To Recognize The Tradeoffs Between Tabular Rates and Transformational Change, by David Elstone, Spar Tree Group

U.S. real disposable income turns negative, housing starts tumble, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Supply chain pressures surge to four-year high — weak demand continues to test forest product markets, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research