Ontario forest sector faces crisis amid new Section 232 tariffs and escalating trade war

Ontario forest sector faces crisis amid new Section 232 tariffs and escalating…

Georgia-Pacific announces US$140 million capital investment in Englehart OSB Mill

Georgia-Pacific announces US$140 million capital investment in Englehart OSB MillAndrew Snook Georgia-Pacific…

Ontario Trends May 2025 – Sawmills In Ontario Focused On Hard And Soft Maple, Red Oak

Ontario Trends May 2025 – Sawmills In Ontario Focused On Hard And Soft Maple, Red Oak The spring period was challenging for those in the hardwood sector, with warmer weather conditions coming quickly and the thaw leading to the usual road restrictions for this time of year. There were less logs made available by logging […]

Tariffs a ‘real opportunity’ for made-in-Ontario supply chain: OFIA president

Tariffs a ‘real opportunity’ for made-in-Ontario supply chain: OFIA presidentAndrew Snook Ontario’s…

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025

Ontario Business Trends – April 2025 Hard and Soft Maple Remain Popular in Ontario As Prices Continue To Rise With full winter weather upon us at press time, logging conditions were a challenge for certain areas, thus production statistics being down in those areas both in Ontario and in the Appalachian region. However, other areas […]

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025

Ontario Business Trends – March 2025 Wait-And-See Approach To Guide Government Regarding Tariffs 2025 kicked off with several challenges adding more concerns and stress to everyone in the hardwood industry, and the country at large. The swearing in of a new U.S. President in January, his threats to impose tariffs, the resignation of Prime Minister […]

Quebec Business Trends – February 2025

  Quebec Business Trends – February 2025 As most businesses usually enter a slower time of year during the Holiday Season, with planned downtime, this year some businesses extended that time due to most markets not performing well. Also, winter weather conditions have been milder and the ground is not frozen enough for logging activity. […]

Westwind Forest Stewardship wins FSC Leadership Award

Westwind Forest Stewardship wins FSC Leadership AwardJennifer Ellson Westwind Forest Stewardship (WFS)…

Workplace Safety North appoints Derek Budge as new board chair

Workplace Safety North appoints Derek Budge as new board chairJennifer Ellson Ontario’s…

Cat Lake First Nation and PRT Growing Services launch forestry partnership

Cat Lake First Nation and PRT Growing Services launch forestry partnershipJennifer Ellson…