Reports released on safety incidents at two BC pulp mills — Howe Sound Pulp & Paper and Cariboo Pulp & Paper. In related news: WorkSafeBC says gas buildup caused 2020 explosion at Houston pellet plant; a tragic logging truck roll-over in Comox, BC; and Tolko confirms one injured in High Prairie, Alberta mill fire. In other Business news: Canada and New Brunswick to invest in additional rail capacity; and Ontario carpenters’ union reach agreement to end strike.
In other news: a builders guide and carbon primer for wood buildings in Canada; designing outdoor space with Western Red Cedar; Mosaic opens 14th public campground on its private lands; and Peter Robichaud retires from Canadian Woodlands Forum after 27 years.
Finally, logging protesters’ tactics questioned after manure dumped at BC Premier’s office.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor