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December 15, 2025
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has updated their webpage to apply for funds/programs under the Federal Government’s softwood lumber support program.
"The Government of Canada is protecting and strengthening sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs and is committed to helping workers gain new skills, supporting forest sector businesses as they modernize and diversify, and boosting demand for Canadian goods. Through this single-window pathfinding service and webpage, explore programs that provide liquidity support, assistance to workers affected by mill curtailments and closures, and programs to drive industry transformation."
December 11, 2025
Top N.B. court removes private forest land from Wolastoqey title case
First Nation can pursue compensation from Crown for lost land, but can’t seek declaration of title
photo: The New Brunswick Court of Appeal's decision on Thursday narrows the scope of the Wolastoqey Nation's title claim. (Allyson McCormack/CBC)
CBC News
November 29, 2025
N.B. researchers find lichen species in most eastern place on record
The scaly fringe lichen was found just east of Fundy National Park
CBC News
photo: Lichens are most often found on trees and rocks. Pictured on a tree is a mass of white-rimmed shingle lichen, a threatened species. (Kathryn Downton)
November 28, 2025
N.B. woodlot owner says current tariff situation not sustainable for forestry industry
Private woodlot owner Andrew Clark says this year is one of the toughest he’s seen in the six decades he’s worked in the woods.
For him, sales are ‘maybe 50 per cent’ of what they were last year.
CTV News
November 26, 2025
Shockwaves felt in N.B. forestry sector as Maine mill halts Canadian imports
Decision by Woodland Pulp cuts off revenue source for dozens of N.B. producers, says businessman
photo: Woodland Pulp stopped buying Canadian timber in October because of the added costs resulting from a 10 per cent tariff U.S. President Donald Trump slapped on timber imports. (Submitted by Scott Beal)
CBC News
