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The provincial funding will contribute to a $191 million upgrade project that includes improvements to log processing operations, new facility construction, expanded on-site storage, and installation of modern manufacturing equipment.…

The penalty was issued March 31, 2026, under the manufacturing sector classification for woodworking or carpentry shops. According to WorkSafeBC, inspectors observed several deficiencies with storage racks in use at the plant, including…

The online session, “Grants & Tax Credits for Quebec’s Manufacturing Sector,” will take place at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom and will be presented in French.

The federal government announced the measures this week in response to escalating U.S. tariffs on Canadian metal products. The package includes $1 billion in low-interest loans through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and an…

Announced April 28, the “Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector” outlines measures to support forestry workers, mills and manufacturers facing increased U.S. duties and tariffs on Canadian wood products. The province said the plan…

Akhurst succeeds Murat Dogan, president of IMA-Schelling Canada, who completed a seven-year term leading the association. CWMDA members recognized Dogan for his contributions to the organization’s growth and visibility within the…

Canadian manufacturers, importers and foreign suppliers involved in cabinets, flooring and wood furniture are being urged to prepare immediately for participation in the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s new safeguard inquiry into…

Woodlore International has announced two senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its operational performance and accelerating growth, naming Bjoern Henseler as Vice President of Operations and Robin Rooker as Vice President,…

Now in its seventh year, the annual event brings together woodworking equipment suppliers, technology providers and manufacturers for a series of open houses and live equipment demonstrations hosted at participating industry locations…

In its latest “Danger to Human Health or Safety” assessment, updated March 31, 2026, the department concludes that clothing storage units not meeting the 2023 edition of ASTM F2057 may no longer provide adequate protection. The revised…

Metrie, a North American manufacturer and distributor of millwork products, brought together industry partners, customers, and employees in Chicago to support affordable housing construction in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity…

The closure of several major furniture manufacturers in Quebec, including South Shore Furniture and eSolutions Furniture Group, is intensifying concerns about the stability of Canada’s secondary wood manufacturing sector, as unions and…

The April 16 webinar hosted by Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario drew more than 60 participants, reflecting solid engagement from across the secondary wood manufacturing sector and signaling growing interest in practical digital…

The Province of British Columbia, in partnership with Pain BC, has launched a new text-based support service aimed at helping tradespeople manage chronic pain and access mental-health and substance-use resources. The service, known as the…

Canada’s federal government has approved eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes, surpassing initial targets by nearly 10% under a new federal-municipal partnership. The announcement…

The federal government has formally launched a safeguard inquiry into imports of certain wood products, directing the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to assess their impact on domestic manufacturers. The investigation targets…

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is calling for immediate government intervention following Ottawa’s decision to launch a safeguard inquiry into imported wood products, warning that delays in action could accelerate industry…

Mirax Group has acquired the former Errington Cedar Sawmill in Errington, British Columbia, marking a significant expansion of its coastal forestry operations and signaling the planned restart of a facility that had faced closure in recent…