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The 18th annual Ontario Wood WORKS! Awards Night honoured people and organizations that, through design excellence, advocacy, and innovation, are advancing the use of wood in all types of construction.

“Each year we look forward to honouring Ontario’s wood design leaders through our Wood Design Awards program,” said Marianne Berube, executive director of Ontario Wood WORKS!. “Wood construction is experiencing a renaissance, and it’s exciting to have this opportunity to celebrate what’s happening in this industry.”

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Forest sector applauds mass timber component of toronto waterfront development

Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement in response to the Quayside Community Project announcement, a commitment to utilize mass timber in its construction, and as a result showcase Canada’s world-leading forest products:

“Today’s announcement is further proof of the renaissance we are seeing in wood construction in Canada and around the world,” said Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor. “This project will not only support efforts to address affordable housing needs in Toronto, but it will also realize important environmental benefits – wood is a renewable resource, it stores carbon, and building with it leaves a lower carbon footprint. It is also great news for the economy with jobs for engineers, architects, tradespeople, and advanced manufacturers. We could not be more excited to see such a forward-thinking project taking root in the heart of Toronto,” Nighbor added.

government-business mou aimed at establishing B.C. as low-carbon economy leader

British Columbia’s government and business leaders have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to establish B.C. as a world leader in delivering low-carbon goods and services to domestic and global markets.This commitment comes through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that has been signed and released by government and the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC). Under the MOU, the parties will work together to develop an industrial strategy that transitions B.C. into a low-carbon economy leader. The final strategy will be consistent with both parties’ commitment to advancing reconciliation through new economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples.

“B.C. is uniquely positioned as a destination and supplier of choice for industry looking to drive low-carbon economic growth and opportunities,” said Premier John Horgan. “Working together, we can meet the increasing global demand for products, services and solutions that reduce air pollution and protect our climate.”

“This joint initiative will enable British Columbia industries to become competitive global suppliers of lower-carbon commodities, goods and innovations that will reduce climate change impacts in emissions-intensive countries abroad,” said Greg D’Avignon, president and chief executive officer, Business Council of British Columbia. “The low-carbon strategy will also contribute to a strong, competitive economy that can attract investment to B.C. and further reduce our own emissions intensity.”

In recognizing the potential challenges that come with significant transition, the MOU commits both sides to making sure energy intensive, trade-exposed industries remain competitive with jurisdictions that do not put a price on carbon pollution.

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wood solutions Fair attracts record crowd

Held November 22 at the International Centre on Airport Road in Mississauga, the Toronto Wood Solutions Fair is the premier event in Ontario dedicated to design and construction with wood and wood products.

This one-day event, presented by Ontario Wood WORKS! and the Canadian Wood Council showcases wood uses in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential construction through educational seminars and an interactive industry trade show.

Attracting a broad spectrum of professionals, the day was packed with sessions presented by both international and Canadian experts. Attendees could earn up to six continuing education credits while learning about the latest industry trends and innovations for designing and building with wood.

The Wood Solutions Fair presentations meet the Continuing Professional Development requirements of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS);

Structured Learning requirements of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA); CES Learning Unit requirements of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); Continuing Education Unit requirements of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC); and offer technical knowledge that members of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) may consider for their continuing professional development (CPD) needs (at their discretion).

Pinnacle begins pellet production in Smithers, B.C.

Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. has announced that it has commenced initial pellet production at its new production facility in Smithers, British Columbia. The Facility is owned 70% by Pinnacle and 30% by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. through a limited partnership.

“With construction now nearing completion, we are pleased to report successful initial production runs at this new facility,” said Rob McCurdy, CEO of Pinnacle. “We expect commissioning of the Facility to be straightforward, due to its simple design and a fibre plan that consists mostly of clean, easily processed sawdust and shavings, supplied primarily by our partner West Fraser.”

The Facility is connected by direct rail link to Pinnacle’s nearby Westview Port Terminal. Fibre supply for the Facility and customer off-take agreements for

its annual production have been secured under long-term contracts. Pinnacle is now gradually ramping up production at the Facility and expects to reach full run-rate production of 125,000 metric tons per annum in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.

“When our new Entwistle, Aliceville and Smithers production facilities reach full run-rate production next year, we’ll have added approximately 795,000 metric tons of annual production capacity through growth initiatives we commenced in 2018, representing an increase of more than 50%,” continued Mr. McCurdy. “Looking ahead, we will remain focused on advancing additional growth projects to meet the production demand from our large and growing contract backlog.”

ontario open for Business act passed

Todd Smith, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and the lead minister on reducing red tape and regulatory burden, issued the following statement about the passage of the Making Ontario Open for Business Act:

“ The Ontario legislature passed the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. This is one of our government’s first steps in cutting job-killing red tape, removing regulatory burdens on job creators, and growing Ontario’s economy.

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the Future is BrightBy Steve Pawlett, editor

CANADA’S FOREST SECTOR IS A MAJOR PLAyER IN REgIONAL ECONOMIES FROM COAST TO COAST AND IS POISED FOR STEADy gROWTH IN 2019 AND BEyOND.

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The Making Ontario Open for Business Act eliminates burdensome, inefficient and inflexible regulations while maintaining standards to keep Ontario workers and families safe and healthy. These changes will make it easier for job creators to hire, and easier for workers to find jobs and develop a career in our province.

The best way we can create and protect jobs

in Ontario is by cutting red tape and burdensome regulations to help our job creators grow, thrive and invest right here in Ontario. When our job creators succeed, the people succeed.

Ontario’s government for the People will continue to take action to get out of the way of the job creators. A comprehensive review of regulations will focus on streamlining and eliminating unnecessarily complicated, outdated and duplicative regulations.”

Canada’s forest sector welcomes new measures . “Today’s Economic Statement sends a very positive signal to Canadian forestry communities and our workers. New investments to accelerate innovation, diversify export opportunities, address supply chain bottlenecks, and a commitment to modernize regulations – these measures show that the government has been listening to a number of our concerns,” says FPAC CEO Derek Nighbor. “We look forward to continuing our work with the federal government to strengthen our sector and to champion family-supporting forestry jobs in over 600 communities across the country.”

2019 industry Forum & Forest nB/aRPFnB agm’s - “Forests for the Future”

Registration is now available for the 62nd Industry Forum & Forest NB/ARPFNB AgM’s - “Forests for the Future.”

The 2019 event will again be held at the Fredericton Convention Center with accommodations blocked for delegates at the Hilton garden Inn.

Registration remains open and preferred hotel rates are valid until March 8th, 2019 by referring to Forest NB AgM.

The Agenda will be confirmed and updated over the next few weeks with an excellent group of presentations and networking opportunities designed to inform and engage forest sector stakeholders.


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We’ve seen record prices and rising demand for both wood and paper products. This rise in prices has helped Canadian sawmills manage U.S. lumber duties. While tariffs are still of concern, a much bigger factor is climate change.

Fire season starts earlier and proves to be more devastating each year. Dealing with the aftermath is creating new challenges for harvesting and replanting. But, through comprehensive research, development of new technologies and the repurposing of existing and emerging technologies, we are developing effective methods to better assess and manage our forests.

We are seeing a significant increase in the use of wood in building construction – the newly formed Mass Timber Institute is working diligently to bring the use of mass timber structures into the mainstream. It’s focus is on ground-breaking research and development as well as specialized training regarding mass timber tall wood buildings.

The use of biomaterials and bio-composites is expanding quickly as these products become integrated

into climate-friendly everyday products from electronics to automobiles. Biomass heating systems are now being installed in northern communities to eliminate the costly (economically and environmentally) use of diesel fuel.

This is truly an exciting time to be involved in Canada’s forest industry. Please turn to our Outlook 2019 feature beginning on page 5 to learn more about what the future has in store for Canada’s forest sector.


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Canada’s forest sector must be at the forefront of innovation and technology for the industry to hold a leading position on an international level. Moreover, public expectations are putting more and more emphasis on sustainable materials and processes. FPInnovations and its partners rely on the great value of wood and wood-based products in developing new markets for the industry while meeting public expectations of a greener environment. Envisioning a forest-based bioeconomy

FPInnovations is committed to supporting the innovation, growth, and advancement of the forest industry and strongly believes that investing in the rapidly emerging bioeconomy is key to helping the Canadian forest industry remain at the forefront of innovation, by creating sustainable high-value jobs focused on a low-carbon future while strengthening the current forest sector. Over the next few months, the organization will work with its partners to support the

forest sector transition to a bioeconomy by accelerating project development and deployment.

With that in mind, FPInnovations has put in place flagship projects that will help create new opportunities that focus on market pull, value chain, and in-market deployment to optimize market impacts:

Sustainable construction: Increasing the use of wood in structures, building construction materials, and appearance wood products.Packaging: Enhancing market penetration of North American wood-fibre sourced packaging.Biofuels: Developing wood-fibre based biofuel solutions to provide alternative solutions in a Canadian bioenergy market that includes renewable natural gas (RNG).Forestry 4.0: Integrating big data and high technology into Canadian forest operations to create a safer and more productive environment along the full value chain.

Smart manufacturing: Improving efficiency of manufacturing processes and diversifying products and byproducts in non-traditional and new markets.New biomaterials and biocomposites: Increasing integration of new products made from wood fibre for use in everyday products from cars to electronics.

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investments that pioneered a world-leading forestry innovation ecosystem, FPInnovations has developed a unique partnership model that serves as the innovation catalyst for Canada’s forest sector. With more than 400 specialized employees working across the country, FPInnovations can rely on novel approaches to maximize economic impacts and deliver and deploy world-class forest sector innovations. From past success to future innovation, the forest sector remains Canada’s leader in achieving climate change objectives while creating a healthy, robust economy.

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With a Provincial Forestry Strategy on the horizon for 2019, the future of forestry in Ontario is exciting. A Provincial Forestry Strategy that attracts investment, grows the economy and creates jobs in every region of the province, will make Ontario a competitive

jurisdiction truly “open for business”. Our theme for 2019, and the theme we will be

celebrating at OFIA’s 76th Annual Meeting & Convention in February, is about the businesses, science and people behind Ontario’s forest sector. It is also

going to be about growth; Growing Ontario’s economy, while growing Ontario’s forests and harvest volume. In 2017, 0.2% of Ontario’s forests were harvested, while Finland harvested approximately 2% - that is 10x more of Finland’s forested landscape when compared to Ontario. This represents an opportunity gap of an estimated 43,000 direct jobs and an additional $15 billion in economic activity in our province.

The people of Ontario are the landowners of our managed Crown forests, and as owners, we should be interested in the return on our investment. Harvesting only 0.2% annually, Ontario’s forest sector can do better. However, policy barriers continue to prevent the sector from growing. By meeting the right objectives, a Provincial Forestry Strategy will unlock the potential of Ontario’s forestry sector through the increased and sustainable use of our renewable forest resource. These key objectives include:1. A guaranteed wood supply to the sector,2. A more competitive business environment,3. An increase in customers and market access, and4. Support for innovation, investment and jobs/labour.

To meet these objectives, we are working together with Government to recognize and remove policy barriers, unnecessary administrative burden and red tape that is preventing the sector from realizing its full potential.

We are looking forward to this positive pathway into 2019 as we continue to work with Government, stakeholders and rightsholders to establish a Forestry Strategy that makes Ontario’s forest sector stronger.

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It was quite something to get an invitation from the National Research Council to join a group of 11 innovative Canadian forest companies on a Canadian Forestry Technology Mission to Finland in May. But it was nothing like being there. According to Price Waterhouse Coopers, in the top 10 global forest companies, two are Finnish (UPM and Stora-Enso), and none are Canadian. How could tiny Finland, with 23 million hectares of forest, do so well globally compared to Canada, with its vast forest resources of 270 million hectares? I was dying to see for myself.

The goal of the trip, for the National Research Council and the Canadian Trade Commissioner in Helsinki, was to encourage joint innovation between Canadian companies on the delegation, and Finnish companies. I am not one to easily lavish praise on government, but they did a fantastic job. From the moment we arrived—

still jet lagged and tired—till the moment we left a week later—they made sure we were meeting and exploring possible areas of collaboration with innovators in the Finnish forest sector. I went with Yves Vivier RPF, First Resource Management Group’s Director of Forestry: we split up much of the time to make sure we could meet as many companies as possible.

One striking feature of forests in Finland is that they are mainly owned by private people and their families. More than one fifth of the population of 5.5 million people have a direct economic interest in the success of the forest industry, and in the health of their own woodlots. This changes the conversation completely compared to Canada, whose forests are mostly publicly owned and with only about 40,000 people employed directly in the forest industry. It seems that in Canada the forest sector is in a constant public relations battle

for legitimacy with the public. Even our high school text books equate sustainable forestry with deforestation.

This was driven home when Petteri Korpoioka, CEO of Ariterm OY gave us a tour of one of their biomass plants, an hour or so outside of Helsinki. But what fascinated me more than the plant itself, was that it was literally right beside an elementary school in the middle of a town, with full support of the locals, whose homes and schools it heated. I can’t imagine that happening so easily in Canada.

By the end of the week we had outlined a deal with two high tech Finnish forest companies, and have recently signed a collaboration agreement with them. Together we will be going global to produce exciting new information on forests. It certainly helps us achieve our mission of “advancing the practice of forestry.”

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On November 1st 2018, FPInnovations and its partners took truck platooning research a giant step further and earned a spot in history by successfully

road testing the emerging technology in the deep forests of Quebec in the first trial of its kind in Canada.

The day-long trial took place in Rivière-aux-Rats, Quebec and signals the beginning of a transformation of the forest transportation industry on a scale not seen in decades. It could also solve the chronic issue of a skilled-driver shortage that’s plagued the industry for years and shows no signs of abating. The tests involved two platooned trucks hauling logging trailers on resource roads between a Resolute Forest Products saw mill and the company’s logging site 75 km away. Drivers were at the wheels of the trucks but in the future, only the lead truck will have a driver and the following trucks will be fully automated.

“These tests are a major accomplishment,” says FPInnovations lead scientist, Francis Charette. “To the best of our knowledge, no one has tested platooning in a forest environment before. As a respected forestry R&D organization, FPInnovations is ideally positioned to bring together specialized research organizations and commercial industries to further our common goal of introducing platooning on forest roads.”

The trial is part of a joint research project in collaboration with Transport Canada, Alabama’s Auburn University, and Resolute Forest Products. Earlier this week, platooning was also successfully tested by FPInnovations, Transport Canada, and Auburn University on public highways in Quebec. The platooning technology was developed by Auburn University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.

“There are switchbacks, steep slopes and dense forests that impact the communications systems between trucks,” says FPInnovations engineer, Édouard Proust. “We expected that and we’re working on the technology to solve the issues.”

Until these tests, there was no data available on how a platooning system would work under the thick canopy of a forest. “Now we know what the technology gaps are, we’re addressing them,” says Auburn University mechanical engineering professor and director of the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory, David Bevly. “Our platooning technology has already been successfully implemented on highways and it can include forestry operations.”

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“We’re very glad to be a part of the tests,” says

Resolute Forest Products director of forestry operations, Jonathan Perron. “The forestry industry has to be innovative to compete globally and the concept of automated platooned trucks following one lead truck driver can help us improve our efficiency despite a labour shortage that’s affecting our industry across the country. We also believe that this type of technology will help us attract a new generation of forestry workers.”

FPInnovations will build upon the results of the tests to continue pioneering forestry truck platooning research in Canada.

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The new DARE District building at Algonquin College is an 80,000 sq. ft. renovation and addition comprised of four distinct but integrated program spaces on three levels surrounding an exterior courtyard space. A former two-storey library building located at the centre of the campus was taken back to its concrete shell and a new double-height third floor with a vaulted mass timber roof was added on top. A new feature stair along the west elevation connects all three levels. A new single storey addition adjacent to the main building faces the courtyard and contains the Indigenous Commons.

Adding a new floor on top of the existing structure offered a unique opportunity to create a dramatic double height space that did not have to conform to the existing floor to floor heights or rectilinear form. However, it was also critical that the new roof did not extend above the adjacent existing roof heights to avoid adding snow loads onto the existing structures. The curved profile allowed the space to reach a height of 7.2m at the high point in the centre, while maintaining a more standard 3.8m height along the north and south sides, achieving both of these goals. The curved NLT roof is an elegant expression of the new Library and Learning Centre housed within it. It is used by students across the campus and is open 24 hours a day. The exposed wood beams and soffit create a warm and inviting environment for the library interior and add a sense of drama and scale. The height of the space allows abundant daylight into the library through full height curtain wall at both the east and west ends and clerestory glazing along the north and south sides. Interior linear and circular LED fixtures up-light the wood deck enhancing the warm wood tones and animating the space. The exposed NLT also absorbs sound, and along with wood slat acoustic panels, contributes to excellent acoustics in the large open volume.

Mid-Rise Wood Design AwardSponsored by: Weyerhaeuser Photos: KNYMH Inc. and Homes by DeSantis Project: AquaBlu Condominiums (Grimsby, ON)Builder: Homes by DeSantisArchitect: KNYMH Inc.Structural Engineer: Leonard Kalishenko & Associates Ltd.

At five storeys tall, this 120-unit development was among the first buildings in Ontario to be constructed under the new OBC provisions permitting wood-frame mid-rise construction. Using wood for the primary structure supported local trades, suppliers and businesses in the wood construction industry and greatly enhanced the project in many ways. The wood structure helped reduce overall construction costs (compared to other methods of construction), achieving higher density housing at a low cost. Building with wood also offered the project design versatility and flexibility. In addition, using this naturally renewable resource resulted in a more sustainable building with a low carbon footprint. This was especially important considering the project’s location, nestled between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment.AquaBlu is positioned perpendicular to the street, offering maximum views over Lake Ontario while reducing the impact of a large building along the streetscape. It was important to maintain lakefront views from the site. A pleasing pedestrian scale was achieved by stepping the building back at the north end, while still offering lake facing terraces on the upper floors. With an abundance of lake views, contemporary detailing, and lively aesthetics, AquaBlu has set a benchmark for future developments.


Ontario Wood WORKS! presented 13 awards at the event. Eleven awards went to specific wood projects and two were given to professionals for contributions to the building industry that advance the case for wood design and construction.

“There are many reasons to build with wood,” said Berube. “It is strong, beautiful, cost-effective and versatile. These are important advantages, but I think the real driver behind wood’s growing popularity is its huge potential to increase construction efficiency and lower carbon impacts. Wood construction is transforming the way we build, helping mitigate climate change, and leading us to more sustainable communities.”

Wood WORKS! is a national, industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council that promotes and supports the use of wood in all types of construction. Working with the design community, Wood WORKS! connects practitioners with resources related to the use of wood in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential construction, assists in product sourcing, and delivers educational seminars and training opportunities to existing and future practitioners.

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Ontario Mass Timber AwardSponsored by: Ministry of Natural Resources & ForestryPhotos: Doublespace Photography Project: DARE (Discovery, Applied Research, Entrepreneurship) District, Algonquin College (Ottawa, ON)Architects: Diamond Schmitt Architects; Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates ArchitectsStructural Engineer: Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd.

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Institutional Wood Design Award < $15 MSponsored by: Carpenters & Allied Workers Local 27 Photos: Lisa Logan PhotographyProject: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON) Architect: Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsStructural Engineer: BlackwellThe ISLC round room was inspired by the form of a wigwam, a traditional building of the Indigenous peoples of the Sudbury area. Designing with wood allowed the consultant team to better embrace the curved geometry of the space and celebrate the beauty of natural building materials. The primary wood girders, tipped off the central structural axes to look like the gunwales of two canoes, support the dome’s gravity loads, but also serve to resist lateral loads in the room. Each glulam frame provides the strength and ductility to resist seismic loads in their own axis, while never exposing structural connections to the viewer. Despite the ambitious 50-foot span, modern glulam fabrication methods allowed for wood to perform nearly every structural role in the facility, only being assisted by a small steel tension ring to resist the thrust of the dome. The centre stands adjacent to an existing concrete brutalist building and is easily recognized as a departure from this building style. The round room is set apart materially and geometrically, deviating from previous concrete and stone academic architectural traditions, and put on display to celebrate the importance of the indigenous community at Laurentian University. Wood provided the material palette representing the local indigenous traditions and is a distinctly natural alternative to the concrete construction elsewhere on campus. The warm aesthetic provided by the wood structure was always intended to be exposed to view in the round room itself: so that during a class, meeting, or ceremony, users would see the glulam purlins and girders which define the shape of the domed roof. Further interior wood finishes were applied at the perimeter to diffuse the light into the room, while creating the impression of an all-wood enclosure, despite the glass facade beyond the fins.

Environmental Building AwardProject: Cowbell Brewing Co. (Blyth, ON)Architect: Allan Avis Architects Inc. Structural Engineers: Tacoma Engineers; Debbert Engineering Inc.

Whether in building design or brewery design and operation, Cowbell endeavours to maintain highly sustainable practices, and the comprehensive use of wood throughout

the facility helped achieve this mandate. The building and property were designed to recognize the farming heritage in Huron County. The building is an interpretation of the traditional bank barn. As the home of a brewery, restaurant, bar and retail space, it houses many contemporary elements and state-of-the-art equipment. Aside from its sheer size, one of the building’s most impressive characteristics is its timber frame structure, visible throughout the interior. Special care and attention were taken in detailing and execution, to celebrate this trade’s time-honoured tradition. A host of trades, infilling the spaces with the necessary infrastructure and decoration, took equal care installing their exposed systems, resulting in appealing and interesting visuals and an underlying theme of authenticity of building materials and components. Cowbell is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of the brewery and restaurant building by reducing energy consumption using smart building enclosure systems, equipment, and lighting; by dramatically reducing water consumption in the brewing process; and by providing systems derived from the building’s conceptual inspiration. The lofty interior spaces use rooftop cupolas, with remote control windows, as an effective, traditional means of ventilation. The building’s orientation on the property and the use of naturally-insulating wood effectively reduce the energy required for heating and cooling.

Commercial Wood Design AwardSponsored by: FPInnovations Photos: Doublespace Photography Project: OakWood Showroom and Design Centre (Ottawa, ON) Architect: Hobin ArchitectureStructural Engineer: Levac Robichaud Leclerc Associates Ltd. OakWood provides quality design & construction services to home owners and custom home clients. Their philosophy is founded on sustainable practices, and they promote renewable and reclaimed construction products and low energy consumption in their designs. The design priority for their new headquarters and flagship design centre was to communicate OakWood’s philosophy through the selection and visual application of materials and finishes. OakWood wanted to demonstrate a variety of construction methods and material options in the new facility—which is designed to a LEED Platinum standard—and wood was used in many applications that showcase the material’s beauty and flexibility. The project’s wood elements include cedar soffits, rough hewn timber roof beams and brackets, reclaimed lumber for furniture and finishes, acoustic wall panels finished in natural oak and a series of large lattice screens. With the design centre’s principal frontage facing south, softening of direct sunlight was required without compromising visibility to the showroom inside. Here, large lattice screens of torrefied wood are positioned to control sunlight and reduce heat gain. These linear patterned veils contribute strongly to an aesthetic that blurs the line between commercial and residential, and set up an inviting, fine-scaled approach to the main entrance. The success of this project relied on an imaginative approach to demonstrating contrasting material applications in a way that would still feel connected and homogeneous. This was achieved in no small part by the visible use of wood in various forms and formats, highlighting its relationship to other materials including masonry, glass and greenery, and in demonstrating its practical and functional advantages.


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Northern Ontario Excellence AwardSponsored by: FedNor Photos: Lisa Logan PhotographyProject: North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (North Bay, ON) Architect: Mitchell Jensen Architects Inc. Structural Engineer: RJC Engineers

Designers and the health unit leaders were resolute in their goal of designing a practical facility that would embody the health unit’s values, welcome the public, inspire staff and visitors, reflect its northern location and symbolize the importance of health promotion to the community. The designers recognized that connection to nature and awareness of one’s location promotes a sense of cohesion and well-being. Wood was an essential element of the material palette used to achieve these objectives. Environmental and economic sustainability and durability were other key factors that steered designers toward wood. “Movement is life,” and fundamental to health. Vertical circulation within the two-storey building is provided by prominent, comfortable stairs. Expansive glazing and views of landscape help to calm stress and to aid wayfinding. Movement is expressed by curved lines connecting the interior to landscape, dynamic lighting and articulated by warm rhythmic elements such as the Douglas fir curtain wall along the street façade, which curves within to embrace the waiting area, along with the Douglas Fir soffits. This warmth and natural beauty is further enhanced within the lobby by an exposed roof structure comprised of glue laminated Douglas fir beams and decking, as well as wood veneer panels which extend from the exterior through to the lobby; all juxtaposed against a two-storey limestone wall. These features are repeated at the staff entry.

Wood Champion AwardSponsored by: Ontario Forest Industries Association Wood Champion Award: Mayor David Canfield (Kenora, ON); Mayor Alan Spacek (Kapuskasing, ON)Mayors Canfield and Spacek were recognized with Wood Champion awards for their long-term leadership and commitment to building with wood. They have championed the use of wood in construction for nearly 20 years. Since the inception of the Wood WORKS! program, they believed that fostering a wood culture would benefit their communities and northern Ontario. From the beginning they supported ‘Build with Wood’ resolutions in their municipalities and municipal associations (NOMA and FONOM). Municipal projects throughout the north were among the first buildings to demonstrate wood innovation and promote sustainability. Later, they both encouraged the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to support the changes to the Ontario Building Code that now permit 6 storey wood construction.

Jury’s Choice Award Sponsored by: Timmerman TimberworksPhotos: Tom Ridout, Industryous PhotographyProject: The Reach (Prince Edward County, ON)Architect: Kearns Mancini ArchitectsThis project was a journey - a systematic combination of “archaeological” discovery, preservation, encapsulation and architectural re-interpretation. The preservation of the original wood was critically important to the overall design of the project. The Reach honours the original 19th century farmhouse by bringing it in to the 21st century and ensuring that its legacy will endure.

The interior was stripped down to the wood structure and then sandblasted to create a stunning, warm, wooden interior. The building was then wrapped in an airtight skin allowing it to meet the strict EnerPHit guidelines as prescribed by the Passive House Institute. The envelope is so efficient that an electric “hair dryer” (actually a tiny electric heater purchased at a yard sale) is able to maintain comfortable temperatures inside even when the temperature is minus 25 degrees Celsius outside.

Designer / Builder AwardSponsored by: Timber Systems Limited Designer / Builder: Williamson Williamson Architects Inc. (Toronto, ON)This celebrated Toronto-based architecture and design firm, led by Betsy and Shane Williamson is committed to exploring diverse research and design agendas, which include wood. Shane’s work to situate digital fabrication and wood construction in a broader cultural context, and link theories of design and technology to sustainable building strategies, will help advance the art and science of wood design. They are both deeply active in the design community, have won numerous industry awards for their work, and demonstrate considerable leadership in the arena of wood design. These two talented architect-academics make regular and significant contributions to the development of a wood culture in Ontario through their projects, practice, and mentorship efforts.the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to support the changes to the Ontario Building Code that now permit 6 storey wood construction.


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Ontario Mass Timber AwardProject: DARE (Discovery, Applied Research, Entrepreneurship) District, Algonquin College (Ottawa, ON)Architects: Diamond Schmitt Architects; Edward J. Cuhaci and Associates ArchitectsStructural Engineer: Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd.

Environmental Building AwardProject: Cowbell Brewing Co. (Blyth, ON)Architect: Allan Avis Architects Inc. Structural Engineers: Tacoma Engineers; Debbert Engineering Inc.

Interior Wood Design AwardProject: SUD Forno on Temperance (Toronto, ON)Architect: Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects

Residential Wood Design AwardProject: Clear Water Retreat (Lake of the Woods, ON)Architect: Secter Architecture + Design Structural Engineer: Wolfrom Engineering Ltd.

Mid-Rise Wood Design AwardProject: AquaBlu Condominiums (Grimsby, ON)Builder: Homes by DeSantisArchitect: KNYMH Inc.Structural Engineer: Leonard Kalishenko & Associates Ltd.

Institutional Wood Design Award < $15 MProject: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON) Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects Structural Engineer: Blackwell

Institutional Wood Design Award >$15 MProject: Aaniin Community Centre and Library (Markham, ON) Architect: Perkins + WillStructural Engineer: CH2M Hill

Commercial Wood Design AwardProject: OakWood Showroom and Design Centre (Ottawa, ON) Architect: Hobin ArchitectureStructural Engineer: Levac Robichaud Leclerc Associates Ltd.

Northern Ontario Excellence AwardProject: North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (North Bay, ON) Architect: Mitchell Jensen Architects Inc. Structural Engineer: RJC Engineers

Jury’s Choice Award Project: Albion District Library (Etobicoke, ON) Architect: Perkins + WillStructural Engineer: Blackwell

Jury’s Choice Award Project: The Reach (Prince Edward County, ON)Architect: Kearns Mancini Architects

Designer / Builder AwardDesigner / Builder: Williamson Williamson Architects Inc. (Toronto, ON)

Wood Champion AwardMayor David Canfield (Kenora, ON); Mayor Alan Spacek (Kapuskasing, ON)

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JoeScan gave visitors a glimpse of the future of sawmill scanning during TP&EE in Portland, Oregon. The 3D laser scanning leaders brought a pair of interactive demos to their booth, showcasing a variety of innovations exclusive to their latest JS-50 prototype devices.

By leveraging sixteen years of sawmill industry engineering, as well as the latest advances in hardware technology, JoeScan has built their best 3D scanner yet. The new JS-50 scan heads bring twice the speed, resolution, and data density, all in a package ¼ the size and weight of earlier models.

Performance benefits were demonstrated on a log supported by two flights that visitors pushed through a towering scan arch. The on-screen visualization laid bare the improvement in data density. Visitors also commented on how the dual camera design produced data around the flights that would be missed by single camera scanners.

The second demo offered a hands-on test of the JS-50’s new dovetail snap-mount and single cable connector. Untrained visitors were able to remove and replace scan heads in less than ten seconds with this intuitive new system.

Using a power-over-ethernet architecture cuts the

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“Our inspiration for the snap mount was the repeatability of picatinny rail systems used by the military for rifle optics,” said mechanical engineer Vadim Kovalev. “We wanted to create something that was very easy to use, and that would allow for heads to be swapped without recalibration.”

Perhaps the most visually stunning feature of the new JoeScan is its size and shape. The JS-50 comes in at a slender 19 inches by 3 inches by 1½ inches and sports a sleek, bow-like style. This makes it significantly easier to handle and install than earlier models. The smaller

package also opens it up to applications without much room for scanning hardware.

Overall the JS-50’s new features proved to be very popular with show attendees. Both sawmill operators and optimization experts agreed that the new model will raise the bar JoeScan has already set for simplicity and reliability in sawmill scanning.

“We are pleased with the positive response the JS-50 is

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These prototype units impressed, and the final commercial version of the JS-50 will be available for purchase in early 2019.


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As we pull the curtains closed on 2018, Forests Ontario is setting the stage for what will be a milestone year. The year 2019 will be about collaboration for the betterment of our province; we will unite with likeminded environmental non-profit organizations, increasing our collective capacity and our ability to restore Ontario’s landscapes – be it forests, grasslands or wetlands. We will continue to grow and deliver on our forest restoration, stewardship, education and awareness programming and, as always, proudly provide a voice for our forests.

No doubt, today’s greatest threat to our environment (as well as to our society and general way of life) is climate change. Through our restoration programs, we are advancing our position in the fight against this significant challenge. Specifically, we are working to increase forest cover to create large, contiguous forests better able to mitigate and adapt to an ever-changing climate. Additionally, Forests Ontario is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that supports the full suite of activities necessary for successful restoration efforts from source identified seed forecasting and collection to

post-plant monitoring – all necessary for and the long-term enhancement of a healthy forest cover.

Our education and awareness programs are continually expanding to reach more and more Ontarians. In particular, the It Takes a Forest (ITAF) campaign, is gaining momentum and support from all levels of government, the private sector, and other ENGOs. Through ITAF, we are able to provide the public with factual information about our forests and their importance, as well as share the successes of our rural communities in effectively managing our forests as they have done for generations. As a province, we have a lot to be proud of in terms of our forest management practices, and this is a message we will continue to promote in 2019.

Moving forward, Forests Ontario is committed to fostering understanding of our forests’ importance and building relationships between Ontarians and our province’s landscapes. Fittingly, our 2019 annual conference will bring together hundreds of diverse attendees under the theme of Natural Connections. Our forests are deeply rooted in our daily lives, our histories

and our cultures. Understanding our connection to our forests, and how our forests define our relationships with one another, is critical to the continued sustainable management of this incredible resource.

Every year, our conference provides excellent opportunities to share key forestry messaging, network with like-minded individuals, and encourage an appreciation for the excellent management of our forest resources. This conference will be no different, and we hope you will join us on February 8th, 2019 in Alliston, Ontario as we explore our connection to the environment, as well as to each other. We look forward to seeing you there.

To learn more about Forests Ontario and the work we do, you can visit us online at https://www.forestsontario.ca/ and follow us on Twitter or Instagram @Forests_Ontario. To find out more about ITAF and to join the conversation, you can visit https://ittakesaforest.ca/ and follow the initiative on Twitter and Facebook @ItTakesAForest.

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canadian Forestry accreditation Board / Bureau canadien d’agrément en foresterieAccreditation and Related Activity

Accreditation Review of the Master of Sustainable Forest Management program, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia in correspondence with the Faculty of Forestry, it has been agreed that an accreditation review of the University of British Columbia’s Master of Sustainable Forest Management program will be conducted April 1-3, 2019.

The current accreditation expires June 30, 2019. [October 2018] Accreditation Review of the Forest Resources Management and Forest Operations majors, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia Following consideration of the report of the accreditation review team and related documentation, the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (CFAB) has determined that accreditation of the Forest Resources Management and Forest Operations majors, University of British Columbia, shall be granted for a period of six years.

The accreditation period shall begin with the 2018/19 academic year and shall continue to June 30, 2024, or for

as long as the subject programs are in place, whichever is of shorter duration. The determination is subject to all relevant provisions of the CFAB Policy Statement which declares that, among others, “the term of the accreditation is subject to review for cause at any time”. In making its decision, the Board determined that the programs, as reviewed, meet fully, the requirements for accreditation established by the CFAB Policy Statement and the requirements of the Academic standards for the accreditation of degree forestry programs in Canada. [October 2018]

The accreditation review of the Faculty’s Forest Resources Management and Forest Operations majors was conducted as scheduled. The final review report is scheduled to be received from the team by mid-July. [April 2018]

In correspondence with the Dean, Faculty of Forestry, it has been agreed that an accreditation review of the University of British Columbia’s Forest Resources Management and Forest Operations majors will be conducted March 19-21, 2018. The current accreditations expire June 30, 2018. [February 2018]

Accreditation Review of the Honours Forestry program, Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University Following consideration of the report of the accreditation review team and related documentation, the Canadian Forestry Accreditation

Board (CFAB) has determined that accreditation of the Honours Forestry program, Lakehead University, shall be granted for a period of six years.

The accreditation period shall begin with the 2018/19 academic year and shall continue to June 30, 2024, or for as long as the subject program is in place, whichever is of shorter duration. The determination is subject to all relevant provisions of the CFAB Policy Statement which declares that, among others, “the term of the accreditation is subject to review for cause at any time”.

In making its decision, the Board determined that the programs, as reviewed, meet fully the requirements for accreditation established by the CFAB Policy Statement and the requirements of the Academic standards for the accreditation of degree forestry programs in Canada. [October 2018]

The accreditation review of the Faculty’s Honours Forestry program was conducted as scheduled. The final review report is scheduled to be received from the team by mid-August. [May 2018] In correspondence with the Dean, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, it has been agreed that an accreditation review of the Lakehead University’s Honours Forestry program will be conducted April 18-20, 2018. The current accreditation expires June 30, 2018. [February 2018]


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Agrément et activités connexes Révision de l’agrément du programme en Aménagement forestier durable

(deuxième cycle), Faculté de Foresterie, Université de la Colombie-Britannique. Selon les discussions tenues avec la Faculté de Foresterie, Université de la

ColombieBritannique, il a été convenu que la révision de l’agrément du programme en Amenagement forestier durable (deuxième cycle) aura lieu du 1 au 3 avril 2019. La période courante d’agrément du programme vient à échéance le 30 juin 2019. [Octobre 2018]

Révision de l’agrément de la concentration en Aménagement des ressources forestières et de la concentration en Opérations forestières, Faculté de Foresterie, Université de la Colombie-Britannique

Après avoir étudié le rapport que lui a présenté l’équipe d’évaluation et la documentation reliée à cette visite, le Bureau canadien d’agrément en foresterie (BCAF) accorde l’agrément à la concentration en Aménagement des ressources forestières et à la concentration en Opérations forestières, Université de la ColombieBritannique, pour une période de six ans. L’agrément débutera avec l’année académique 2018/2019 et se poursuivra jusqu’au 30 juin 2024 ou aussi longtemps que les programmes mentionnés seront en vigueur, selon la première éventualité. Cette décision est assujettie aux dispositions pertinentes de l’Énoncé de politique qui indique, entre autres, que « la durée de l’agrément peut être remise en question en tout temps pour raison valable .»

Par cette décision, le Bureau reconnaît que les programmes répondent aux exigences d’agrément de son Énoncé de politique et à celles de ses Normes académiques correspondantes. [Octobre 2018]

La révision de l’agrément a été réalisée du 19 au 21 mars, telle que prévue. Le rapport final de révision devrait être transmis par l’équipe d’ici la mi-juillet.

[Avril 2018] Selon les discussions tenues avec le doyen de la Faculté de Foresterie, Université

de la Colombie-Britannique, il a été convenu que la révision de l’agrément de la concentration en Aménagement des ressources forestières et en Opérations forestières aura lieu du 19 au 21 mars 2018.

La période courante d’agrément du programme vient à échéance le 30 juin 2018. [Février 2018]

Révision de l’agrément du programme de Foresterie (Hon.), Faculté d’Aménagement des ressources naturelles, Université Lakehead Après avoir étudié le rapport que lui a présenté l’équipe d’évaluation et la documentation reliée à cette visite, le Bureau canadien d’agrément en foresterie (BCAF) accorde l’agrément au programme de Foresterie (Hon.) Université Lakehead, pour une période de six ans. L’agrément débutera avec l’année académique 2018/2019 et se poursuivra jusqu’au 30 juin 2024 ou aussi longtemps que les programmes mentionnés seront en vigueur, selon la première éventualité. Cette décision est assujettie aux dispositions pertinentes de l’Énoncé de politique qui indique, entre autres, que « la durée de l’agrément peut être remise en question en tout temps pour raison valable. »

Par cette décision, le Bureau reconnaît que le programme répond aux exigences d’agrément de son Énoncé de politique et à celles de ses Normes académiques correspondantes. [Octobre 2018]

La révision de l’agrément a été réalisée du 18 au 20 avril, telle que prévue. Le rapport final de révision devrait être transmis par l’équipe d’ici la mi-août. [Mai 2018]

Selon les discussions tenues avec le doyen de la Faculté de Foresterie et de gestion de l’environnement, Université Lakehead, il a été convenu que la révision de l’agrément du programme de Foresterie (Hon.) aura lieu du 18 au 20 avril 2018.

La période courante d’agrément du programme vient à échéance le 30 juin 2018. [Février 2018]

canada invests in indigenous participation in the forest sector

Canada’s forest sector continues to be an important generator of jobs in communities across the country, including rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, formally announced a multi-year $321,500 investment in two Indigenous forestry projects in British Columbia that will create jobs and boost the local economy.

The first investment of $173,500 helped the Yune’sit’in Government support the business planning of an Indigenous-owned milling operation. The project, in partnership with Tolko Industries Ltd. and the Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre, helped workers with training and business plan development to take advantage of new opportunities in the forestry sector.

The second investment of $148,000 helped train Esk-etemc First Nation community members in forest management, environmental monitoring, business development, as well as safety and first aid, thus providing knowledge to support the community’s forestry-based economic development.


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Ontario’s government released a new made-in-Ontario environment plan to protect our air, land and water and reduce litter and waste while lowering greenhouse gas emissions and helping communities protect themselves from climate change.

“This plan strikes the right balance between a healthy environment and a healthy economy,” said Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “It contains solutions that will protect our air, land and water, reduce waste, address litter, increase our resilience to climate change and help us all do our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Most importantly, it does all of this without imposing an ineffective, regressive carbon tax on hard-working Ontario families.”

Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan will help protect the Ontario we know and love, ensuring its pristine beauty and strong communities can be enjoyed now and in the future. The new plan is posted on the Environmental Registry for public input for 60 days.

This government will hold polluters accountable with stronger enforcement and tougher penalties for breaking environmental laws. These made-in-Ontario emission standards will also consider factors such as trade-exposure, competitiveness and process-emissions and will include the authority to introduce exemptions for Ontario’s auto sector and other exposed industries as needed.

The plan additionally includes robust transparency measures that will ensure the public has real-time information about monitoring, incidents and enforcement activities.

Resolute appoints Remi lalonde as chief Financial officer

Resolute Forest Products Inc. has a n n o u n c e d t h e appointment of Remi Lalonde as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Lalonde succeeds Jo-Ann Longworth, who will be retiring after a distinguished career, including the past seven years as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Resolute.

Lalonde had been serving as vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development, since May 2018. Previously, he was general manager of Resolute’s pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Before taking a leadership role in operations, Lalonde was treasurer and vice president, Investor Relations. He initially joined the company as senior counsel, Securities, following six years at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New york. Lalonde holds bachelor’s degrees in both law and civil engineering from the University of Ottawa.

ontario supporting far north winter roads network

Ontario’s government is connecting communities and creating opportunities for economic development by investing in the 2018-19 winter roads program.

Today, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs greg Rickford attended the Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs’ Assembly in Toronto to announce $5.7 million in funding for 29 First Nations and the Town of Moosonee to build and maintain 3,160 kilometres of temporary winter roads.

“Winter roads provide vital connections to all-season roads, making it easier to bring in essential services and goods like food, medical and construction supplies,” said Minister Rickford.

“The winter roads network also supports the local economy in Far North communities by providing more affordable transportation options for the mining industry.”

Weather permitting, the winter roads network is open from around mid-January until the spring thaw.



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Western Forest Products Inc. acquires Columbia Vista Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Forest Products Inc. has announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Western has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Columbia Vista Corporation and certain related entities located in Vancouver, Washington for consideration of US$30.5 million, including working capital of US$6.7 million. Working capital to be acquired is subject to a final determination at closing.

Columbia Vista is a lumber manufacturer that focuses production on Douglas Fir specialty products for the Japanese and U.S. markets. Columbia Vista operates a sawmill business in Washington State and has been in business for over 60 years. The operations employ approximately 90 employees and produced approximately 60 million board feet of lumber in 2017.

Fecon introduces stage-5 compliant FTX300 Mulching Tractor

Fecon has introduced the newest addition to their lineup of forestry mulchers, the FTX300. This Stage-5 compliant tractor features a Cummins engine that delivers 310 net HP to power the BH120 Forestry Mulcher and other forestry attachments. A spacious cab includes air suspension, a heated seat and a larger touchscreen IQAN display for ease and productivity. Numerous features enhance productivity and simplify service and maintenance. It is ideal for larger land improvement projects, maintenance of way clearing, fire breaks/urban interface, and more.

ontario improving moose management and hunting allocations

Ontario’s government is working to make the moose draw fairer, more accessible and simpler for hunters by updating its approach to managing moose.

Over the next two years, the government intends to work

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“We appreciate the feedback and perspectives shared by hunters and stakeholders, and I encourage them to continue contributing to the discussion on moose management approaches,” said John yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.

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1883: Helping homestead a country A complete sawmill is featured in a catalog for self-reliant family farms.

1937: Customer ingenuityJohn Deere Model D tractor serves as a logging winch.

1949: Mastering the woodsThe “MC” Crawler takes the logging world by storm.

COMMITTED TO LOGGERS.

1965: Early ergonomicsThe John Deere 440 Skidder changes the game.

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