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Community First: How LUXkbs Gives Back with Habitat Humanity
New Brunswick’s LUXkbs Inc. is a relatively new kitchen, bath, and storage company. However, they’re certainly not strangers to serving their community.
College and High School Skilled Trades Medalists in National Competition
The 2023 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) witnessed over 550 competitors attend the event in Winnipeg from May 25 to May 26.
CED Supports Growth of Québec’s Maille Atelier with Funding
Canada’s Economic Development for Québec Regions (CED) has made a new initiative to support the growth of small businesses in the province.
Canadian Plywood Industry Facing Decline Due to Chinese Competitors
The Canadian plywood industry has feared imminent decline for years. The federal government has been warned of this threat for some time, yet the problem ensues.
Canadian Manufacturing Industry Threatened According to Survey
The labour shortage in this country is impacting virtually every industry, including manufacturing.
Fine Furniture Designs for the Minimalist at Heart
Minimalism is at the very core of everything Mike Randall does when it comes to his fine furniture business.
Burnaby Millwork Company Installed Casework for New Global Tech Office
Burnaby, British Columbia’s CN Architectural Millwork and Construction Inc. supplied and installed all of the millwork details for global tech company, Microsoft, in Gastown.
WoodWorks Innovation Network Expands into Canada Via CWC Partnership
The WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) has partnered with the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) in an effort to expand into Canada with more projects.
Research Initiative Launched to Support Québec’s Manufacturing Industry
“SMEs in Transition” was launched by Québec Net Positive as a collaborative research effort for the province’s small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing sector.
Inflation and Lack of Work-Life Balance Impacting Small Business Owners
A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) of 1,500 Canadian small business owners found that 45% experience mental health challenges weekly.
West Fraser Timber Co. Welcomes Eric Butler To Board of Directors
Vancouver’s West Timber Co. announced its decision to appoint the former executive president of Union Pacific Railroad, Eric L. Butler to the Board of Directors.
CHBA Best Custom Kitchen Design Awards
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) holds its annual awards for housing excellence to honour design and development in Canadian homes.
Canadian Manufacturing Survey Results for February
Statistics Canada revealed that Canadian manufacturing sales decreased 3.6% to $71.5 billion in February.
Barrie Studio’s Collaborative Woodworking Space Makes Woodworking Accessible
Giving woodworkers the space to hone their craft is Barrie’s Framework Studios' main objective.
Executive Briefing Conference Presenter Profile: Daniel Drapeau
The Executive Briefing Conference (EBC) draws executives from across the spectrum of the woodworking industry, including market leaders, key industry associations and others.
Occupational Health and Safety Act: Everything You Need To Know
It’s vital for small business owners in Ontario to be informed about the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to ensure workplace safety.
CCA 2023 National Conference for the Construction Sector: Summation
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) holds their annual national conference that gathers professionals and business owners in the construction industry to discuss emerging trends, challenges.
The Western Retail Lumber Association Is Recruiting New Members
‘Let’s Go Build’ was launched by the Western Retail Lumber Association two weeks ago in an effort to recruit future employees to the organization and industry.