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Remembering Ron Neil

The COFI Board of Directors and staff were deeply saddened to learn of Ron Neil’s passing on November 16, 2013. Ron served on COFI’s Board for many years with wisdom, kindness and enthusiasm. His commitment to COFI and the forest industry was evident in all he did. A...

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2013 BC Wood Design Conferences

2013 Theme: Taller, Faster, Better Performance: Breaking Barriers to Innovative Wood Structures 3 Dates and Locations in BC KELOWNA – Tuesday, November 26 The Manteo Resort – *note new location* 3762 Lakeshore Rd VICTORIA – Thursday, November 28 Delta Ocean Pointe 45...

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Watch Wood Innovation at Work in Northern BC

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre is being built in Prince George and is expected to be among the tallest modern wood buildings in the world when it is completed next summer. Funded by the Government of BC, construction features an all-wood structure on top of a...

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COFI Announces New President and CEO

Vancouver, BC (September 3, 2013) – The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of James Gorman as President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 23, 2013. Gorman brings extensive public policy and...

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