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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
Demand for skilled workers persists in forestry

Demand for skilled workers persists in forestry

EACOM seeking to fill 30-plus positions across operations
Designer selected for tall wood demo project

Designer selected for tall wood demo project

The Arbour will be home to Canada’s first Tall Wood Research Institute.
Expansion in the works for Atikokan wood pellet mill

Expansion in the works for Atikokan wood pellet mill

Chapleau forestry company spinoff eyes home heating market, export opportunities
Wood bill back on the table

Wood bill back on the table

Nipissing MPP reintroduces legislation that would legalize 14-storey wood frame buildings
Hiring has started for proposed Bonfield sawmill

Hiring has started for proposed Bonfield sawmill

International Wood Industries is seeking candidates for five management positions.