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Nominations open for NB Bioscience Achievement Award

Aug. 25, 2017 - BioNB has opened nominations for its annual New Brunswick Bioscience Achievement Award. Winners will be recognized at BioNB's networking event on September 21 in Fredericton.

Website lists resources for small businesses affected by BC wildfires

Aug. 25, 2017 - Small Business BC has compiled a list of resources and FAQ for small business that have been affected by the wildfires in B.C.

BioFuelNet calls for EOI in Agri-Science Cluster program proposal

Aug. 23, 2017 - Biofuelnet Canada (BFN) has launched a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for our proposal to the Agri-Science Cluster program of Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada (AAFC) later this fall.

Remote Haida community installs 720-kW biomass boiler

Aug. 22, 2017 - From tiny seedlings mighty cedars grow. Or, in this case, from $30,000 grows a $1.3-million biomass boiler that can heat a community.

Massachusetts plans to subsidize biomass fuel

Aug. 11, 2017 - Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing new rules that would provide financial incentives to use woody biomass as fuel. The rules would classify wood chips and pellets as renewable fuel.

Quebec Superior Court approves Rayonier, Tembec deal

Aug. 10, 2017 - Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. and Tembec Inc. have announced that the Quebec Superior Court issued a final order approving the previously announced statutory arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving the acquisition by Rayonier Advanced Materials of all of the outstanding shares of Tembec.

University student sees research potential in forest sector

Aug. 8, 2017 - When University of Northern British Columbia’s (UNBC) Lindsay Albers began her post-secondary studies, she didn’t know that forestry would be in the cards.

Time is running out to ask the carbon tax expert!

Tax expert Mitch LaBuick from BDO Canada will explain how this new tax will affect businesses and individuals.

July 31, 2017 - The federal government recently announced that it is implementing a federal carbon tax starting at $10 per metric tonne of GHG emissions in 2018, which will increase by $10 per metric tonne every year until hitting the $50 per metric tonne mark in 2022.

Canadian airlines look to ramp up biofuel use

Aug. 8, 2017 - Air Canada and Westjet share the common goal of increasing their use of biofuels and say Canada could lead the world in the production and use of fuel from biomass.

La Caisse becomes major shareholder in Boralex

Aug. 2, 2017 - Renewable energy producer Boralex Inc. announced July 27 that pension manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (la Caisse) has acquired all of its shares held by recycling and packaging firm Cascades Inc. for $287.5 million.

BC Bioenergy Network appoints new executive director

July 31, 2017 - BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Stanners as executive director. Scott brings almost a decade of experience with BCBN, previously holding roles of director of research, director of business development, technology, and innovation, and acting executive director.

Agrisoma Biosciences and UPM sign long-term supply agreement

July 31, 2017 - Canadian-based Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., and biorefinery giant UPM from Helsinki, Finland, signed a long-term supply agreement that will expand the world's only oilseed crop, developed to produce renewable fuels in South America.

CBI Factory Forum coming this October

July 28, 2017 - Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) is hosting its 2017 Factory Forum in New Hampshire at the CBI factory for three days in early October. The dealer and customer event begins on the evening of October 3 and runs through October 5 at various locations throughout New Hampshire, including a night out in Portsmouth and a foliage tour through the White Mountains to see the first ever CBI in operation 29 years after it was built.

Tembec acquisition bid goes up by 17%

July 24, 2017 - Rayonier Advanced Materials (Rayonier) has at last received support from Tembec's two largest shareholders.

First wave of sponsors announced for 2018 Wood Bio Conference & Expo

July 24, 2017 - Organizers of the Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo announced the first wave of exhibitor sponsors for the event to be held April 11-12, 2018 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Report calls for boost to clean tech research in Canada

July 18, 2017 - As the federal government accelerates Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy, it needs more smart policy to build markets, unlock private investment and secure innovation, according to a report by Analytica Advisors, an Ottawa-based cleantech research firm.

FutureMetrics adds senior economist, director to team

July 17, 2017 - Seth Walker has joined FutureMetrics as a Senior Economist and Director of Business Development. In addition to bringing a fresh analytical perspective, Walker will be developing new reports and products to enhance FutureMetrics' offerings to the wood pellet sector.