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Roy Manion

In Memoriam: Roy Manion Jr: BC Wood is saddened to share news of the passing of Roy John Manion Jr., 81, of Burnaby, B.C., on August 25, who previously worked with BC Wood and founded the WoodTALKS program. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

23rd Annual Global Buyers Mission: Recap: The 23rd Annual Global Buyers Mission welcomed nearly 600 delegates from around the world to Whistler, BC, Canada. With continued economic challenges in many international markets, we were very pleased with the efforts of the buyers and suppliers who supported and participated in the 2026 GBM.

Burgess-Lane Memorial Lecture: The Future of Sustainable Timber Buildings: featuring Professor Philipp Dietsch of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. October 14 at UBC in Vancouver.

Japan Home and Building Show 2026: The Japan Home and Building Show runs from November 18th through 20th and as always, the BC Wood Japan Office will be organizing the Canadian pavilion on behalf of our members and the industry.