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Largest crowd to date at Forest NB 60th annual general meeting and industry forum
Nearly 140 forestry professionals and industry stakeholders gathered at the Crowne Plaza March 1 for Forest NB’s 60th Annual General Meeting and Industry Forum. The event included networking opportunities, industry related discussions and topical presentations on the status of New Brunswick’s forest industry. Presentations addressed a number of sector-related topics including a workplace safety discussion…
Read MoreNew Brunswick forest industry stakeholders discuss provincial carbon pricing options
Forest NB members and industry stakeholders attended a carbon pricing workshop in Fredericton on Friday to explore options regarding a provincial carbon pricing model. Chris Walton from Arbora Management Services delivered a presentation describing Ontario’s implementation of their carbon taxation model in recent years. The meeting was called in anticipation of the carbon tax policy…
Read MoreForest NB member AV Group recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s top employers
Congratulations to Forest NB member AV Group on being recognized in the Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers 2016 competition. The competition, now in its 8th year, highlights the region’s best workplaces based on an 8-point evaluation scale. These include: Physical workplace Work atmosphere & social Health, financial & family benefits Vacation & time off Employee communications…
Read MoreForest NB members heat thousands of New Brunswick homes with wood pellets
With the holidays just around the corner, many New Brunswickers are firing up woodstoves to keep their homes warm for the season’s festivities. While some are turning up their thermostats, others are filling their stoves with wood pellets. Three Forest NB members, H.J. Crabbe & Sons Ltd. in Florenceville-Bristol, Marwood Limited in Traceyville and Groupe…
Read MoreAttendance doubles at 2016 Forest NB semi-annual meeting and field tour
Nearly 80 forest industry professionals and stakeholders dawned their hard hats and took to the woods as part of Forest NB’s Semi-Annual Meeting and Field Tour from September eighth to ninth in Campbellton. The event provides an opportunity for members of the association to discuss the current state of affairs in the industry and issues…
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