sawmills

Canfor to close sawmills in Vanderhoof and Fort St. John, B.C.

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Canfor to close sawmills in Vanderhoof and Fort St. John, B.C.

Hundreds of workers are facing an uncertain future after logging giant Canfor announced Wednesday it would close its sawmills in Vanderhoof and Fort St. John, B.C., by the end of the year. It’s the latest blow to the beleaguered B.C. forestry sector, which has seen a wave of mill closures over the last few years. Last … Read more

U.S. nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber

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U.S. nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber

The U.S. is dramatically increasing the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting the rate at 14.54 per cent. The previous duty was 8.05 per cent. The new rate was shared with trade groups and government officials on Tuesday, but was not immediately posted to the U.S. Federal Register. In a written statement, Mary Ng, … Read more