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Wood experiencing a renaissance

Wood experiencing a renaissance

Mass timber program ushering in new building techniques
University of Toronto announces plans for mass timber project

University of Toronto announces plans for mass timber project

Academic tower will be tallest wood-cement hybrid in North America
Pilot project to increase advanced manufacturing skills

Pilot project to increase advanced manufacturing skills

Initiative to offer six-month paid placements at ICAMP
Province provides election goody with Northern resource revenue sharing

Province provides election goody with Northern resource revenue sharing

First Nations to get 45 per cent of stumpage, 40 per cent of mining tax, royalties
North Bay rep to sit on World Bioenergy Association board

North Bay rep to sit on World Bioenergy Association board

Dawn Lambe, executive director at Biomass North, selected at April meeting
Wood bill passes second reading in Legislature

Wood bill passes second reading in Legislature

Bill would amend building code to permit 14-storey wood-frame buildings
Province announces $7.8M for Mass Timber Program

Province announces $7.8M for Mass Timber Program

Program will encourage research and development of tall wood buildings
Sudbury contractor Rematech fined $30K after 300-pound cabinet falls on worker

Sudbury contractor Rematech fined $30K after 300-pound cabinet falls on worker

Proper procedure was not followed to protect the worker, court rules
White River sawmill making major upgrades

White River sawmill making major upgrades

$9.5 million investment at White River Forest Products focuses on product development
Domtar fined after 2016 release of non-toxic substance

Domtar fined after 2016 release of non-toxic substance

Salt cake coated residents’ vehicles, outdoor furniture