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Ontario invests $1.6 million to build new 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility

 June 12, 2026

Ontario is investing $1.6 million in Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. to support a $5.3M sawmill expansion in Mildmay, boosting production, jobs, and forestry supply chains.

Columbia Forest Products announces acquisition of Custom Pallet Manufacturer Pro Pallet

 June 8, 2026

Columbia Forest Products, a leading North American manufacturer of hardwood plywood and veneer, has announced the acquisition of Pro Pallet LLC, a custom pallet manufacturer and provider of pallet recycling, crating, and packaging solutions, with operations across Dover, York, and …

Patrick Hardwoods appoints Mark Gray as President to lead growth and strategic expansion

 June 5, 2026

Patrick Hardwoods appoints Mark Gray as President, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable hardwood production and growth in specialty wood markets.

Canfor releases 2026 election of directors voting results

 May 11, 2026

Canfor announced shareholder approval of all director nominees at its 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gresham House to acquire majority stake in Molpus Woodlands Group

 April 27, 2026

Gresham House to acquire a majority stake in Molpus Woodlands Group, creating a global forestry investment leader with $8 billion in assets under management.

UBC awards honorary Doctorate to Upper Canada CEO : Warren Spitz

 April 16, 2026

UBC Sauder awards honorary doctorate to Warren Spitz, recognizing his leadership, philanthropy, and contributions to business, alongside other distinguished global honourees.

U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities commits $5M to wood fiber market

 March 31, 2026

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities launches a $5M funding initiative to strengthen wood fiber markets, support working forests, and boost rural economies, with applications due May 22, 2026.

U.S. Forest Service proposes logging in Alaskan old-growth forests

 February 9, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a controversial plan to log over 5,000 acres in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

GreenFirst Forest Products announces three-week production curtailment

 December 23, 2025

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. announces a three-week shutdown at its Hearst, Kapuskasing, and Cochrane sawmills due to softwood lumber market challenges, aligning production with demand.

Forest Bioeconomy Act 2025: A practical guide for woodworking businesses

 August 12, 2025

How the Forest Bioeconomy Act helps woodworkers through USFS tech transfer, vouchers, mass timber research, and new markets for low-value wood.


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