Kelly, Sandy and Heidi

As Northern Pulp prepares to shut down, Nova Scotia’s Premier has rejected the company’s plea for an extension, despite rallies for and agin. Meanwhile: BC makes changes to ease the forestry crisis but is not prepared to legislate to end the strike—to the dismay of local mayors and the opposition liberals. Elsewhere: JD Irving reacts to New Brunswick decision to give private woodlots a larger share of the market.

In other news: after impeachment, the US House passes NAFTA 2.0; Pinnacle to build a new pellet plant in Alabama; BC updates its building code to allow tall wood buildings; and more to ease the stress of BC’s economic downturn from the BC Forest Safety Council. 

Finally, an early Christmas greeting to all our readers and please note—Tuesday’s News is the last of 2019, barring any breaking news over the holiday.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor