NEWS

The stage is set for Canada’s premier woodworking event, the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo.

The B.C. government has created a $90 million fund for manufacturing jobs to support the forest sector.

Canada’s green manufacturing initiative has pledged to innovate its sector in revolutionary ways for the future.

The CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence just announced their 2023 finalists in a number of different categories.

Global Furniture Group and Teknion Corporation announced the passing of their founder and chairman

Groupe Lacasse Inc. held its annual Group Design Competition with École de Design de l'Université de Montréal in December of 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. This event has been taking place for 26 years to honour and celebrate new talent and the…

In December, CHAR Technologies Ltd. announced that the government of Canada and Ontario invested over $11.3 million to support the expansion of their Thorold, Ontario facility. The funding will also go towards producing natural, renewable…

Calgary-based ATCO, a diversified global corporation with investments in residential housing, modular facilities, construction, commercial real estate and more, has bought Triple M Housing for an undisclosed amount. Triple M, based in…

One of the largest forest product companies in North America, Canfor Corporation, has stated that it’s extending the curtailment of its British Columbia operations. The Vancouver-based company says the extension comes as the result of weak…

Many workers may have an eye on the exit door in 2023 despite economic uncertainty according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. As shown by the company's biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than…

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has announced their slate of 2023 Board of Directors. Jan Heck,…

Alliance Door Products Canada is setting up shop in Ontario. This year, the family-owned and operated business opened up a new Branch in St. Thomas, Ontario for residential, commercial and architectural doors and millwork products. It’s no…

On January 1st, 2023, the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada’s (AWMAC) Guarantee and Inspection Services (GIS) raised their fees. The increase was applied to all AWMAC’s GIS-specified projects that occurred on or…

Winter is very much upon us but the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Wage Subsidy is open for applications. The program allows businesses, when hiring a co-op, recent graduate, or youth for a summer position, to recover a portion of their…

Bryan Hoyt, former chief operating officer for UCS Forest Group, has been named president of the company. Hoyt brings more than 35 years of experience to the role, with an extensive record of success “Delivering the Difference” to customers…

Two Canadian design companies are in the running for awards at the Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards 2023 (KBIS) in Las Vegas, in January. Estee Design, a winner for Best News Designer of the year in 2016 is a finalist in the…

Tariffs collected on Russian and Belarus plywood imports will be used as part of a fund to help repair Ukraine’s Kyiv power grid following repeated Russian attacks on the capital city. In a show of support for the people of Ukraine,…

Neil Fast is joining premium window and door company, Loewen, as president and CEO in January 2023. Al Babiuk, who will be retiring from the role of president and CEO on December 31st, led Steinbach, MB-Loewen through the most difficult…