BWA members are eligible for the Forest Sector Safety Measures Fund to offset costs for COVID-19 safety. This is provincial funding supporting forestry jobs and worker safety. Protecting the health... read more →
Hello everyone! What a year it has been for the Bluewater Wood Alliance and its members! The wood industry in Ontario is nimble and adaptable to change. The BWA pivoted... read more →
Regional talent pools and low interest in the trade sector make it difficult to find motivated and committed employees. Our skilled workforce development is the biggest challenge for our wood... read more →
How do you provide an immersive experience for plant tours when Ontario & Canada grapples with a pandemic and its constraints? Ask the BWA. We are focused on providing you... read more →
October 28th, 2020 saw the BWA host our Export Round Table Event that included BWA members as well as presentations from Gwenaële Montagner Senior Director, International Trade Development and Syed Sameer S. Ahmed,... read more →
On October 15th, 2020 BWA members join our first open discussion on the topic of Finishing for a variety of wood manufacturers and sectors. The event featured a panel of... read more →
Click to Read or Share Press Release Attached is a press release for UBC's upcoming Management Training Program offerings for October. These are great courses for BWA members, offered through... read more →
In a year of cancelled trade shows and industry events, a unique, ‘in-person’ (NOT virtual!), event will be taking place in Toronto area ( Brampton, Cambridge, Mississauga ) on October... read more →
The BWA Doubleheader Health & Safety Online Workshop took place virtually on September 1st, 2020. Members logging in from across Southwestern Ontario for an information-packed day of training. BWA is focused... read more →
First responder and Mental Health professional Jake Mitchell joined us on July 15th. He shared up-to-date information on best practices to address Mental Health in the workplace. Pandemic uncertainties, job... read more →
