Ontario is investing C$5.1M through its Forest Biomass Program toward restarting the idled Espanola mill — new owner Bioveld North (BMI Group, acquired the ex-Domtar site in 2025) will use it for engineering and feasibility work on a restart and modernization; a successful restart could mean ~400 direct jobs and ~1.8M m³/yr of wood demand, with plans to diversify into biofuels and biochar (PULPAPERnews)
Forestry & Timber
B.C. unveiled a "Working Forest Landscape Model" — three management zones (working forest, multiple-use, conservation) aiming to support a 45M m³ annual harvest with planning-first permitting; pilot areas start fall 2026 with First Nations consultation (PULPAPERnews)
