Authorities ordered a shutdown of Kronospan’s particleboard line after an environmental inspection, although the measure is now under court challenge.
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Atli Resources Wood Chip Plant on Vancouver Island to Close in March
Atli Resources said it will close its Beaver Cove wood chip plant on Vancouver Island in March, The Canadian Press reported.
The Conference Board US Leading Economic Index Declines in October and November
The Conference Board US Leading Economic Index declined 0.1% in October 2025 and fell a further 0.3% in November.
US Personal Income and Outlays Rise in October and November
US personal income rose 0.1% in October 2025 and 0.3% in November, while consumer spending increased 0.5% in both months.
University of Michigan Releases Final Results of Its Consumer Sentiment Index for January
The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index rose 6.6% to 56.4 in January but remained more than 20% below year-ago levels.
Canadians Receiving Employment Insurance Increase in November
The number of Canadians receiving regular employment insurance benefits rose 1.6% to 566,000 in November 2025, up 16.1% year-over-year.
US Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Countervailing Duties on Hardwood Plywood From China, Indonesia, and Vietnam
The US announced preliminary countervailing duties ranging from 2.40% to 128.66% on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Wiley Rein said.
Mass Timber Mountain Stations Planned in Italy’s Alps
Peter Pichler Architecture plans new timber mountain stations and an alpine hut in Ponte di Legno, Italy, according to designbloom.
Winnwood Forest Products Announces Sawmill Expansion in Natchez, MS
Winnwood Forest Products plans a $2 million expansion of its Natchez, Mississippi, sawmill, The Natchez Democrat reported.
Investment in Canadian Building Construction Increases in November
Investment in Canadian building construction rose 9.7% to CA$24.5 billion in November 2025, with residential investment up 13.3% and nonresidential investment up 1.4%.