B.C. to fund forestry research

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New Japanese construction standards for hemlock wood may force the British Columbia government to provide assistance to forestry firms. Duncan, BC-based Doman Industries Ltd., Vancouver, BC-based Canfor Corp. and Weyerhaeuser Co. are researching improved wood drying techniques.

Government domestic functions, FORESTRY, Forestry and Logging, Research, Political aspects, Western hemlock, Canfor Corp.

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Forestry groups continue talks

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Forest Industrial Relations Ltd., which represents 70 British Columbia lumber products companies, is negotiating with forestry workers to avert a strike. The trade group represents companies such as International Forest Products Ltd., Weyerhaeuser Co. and Doman Industries Ltd.

United States, Labor force information, LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS, Wood & Wood Products, Wood Product Manufacturing, Timber tracts, Standing Timber, Timber Tract Operations, Labor relations, Employment, International Forest Products Ltd. (Vancouver, Canada)

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Court rules in Norske's favour

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A British Columbia Supreme Court ruling will enable Norske Skog Canada Ltd. to move ahead with its bid to acquire Pacifica Papers Inc. The bid stands at 960 million Canadian dollars. The court ruled that details of the bid can be provided to Pacifica stockholders.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, British Columbia, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Powers and duties, Norske Skog Canada Ltd., Pacifica Papers Inc., British Columbia. Supreme Court

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