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CWC Applauds Calgary’s Decision on Mid-Rise

November 5, 2014

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CWC Applauds Ontario’s Decision on Mid-Rise

September 23, 2014

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Wood Industry Stands by Safety of Mid-Rise Construction

August 21, 2014

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The Truth About Building With Wood – online resource launched

March 21, 2014

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Canadian Wood Council Supports Ontario’s Decision on Mid-Rise

March 20, 2014

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Document CWC Supports Independent Study Documenting Safety of Wood Frame Construction

February 6, 2014

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Federal Government Invests to Strengthen the Forestry and Wood-Products Industries in Northern Ontario

January 31, 2014

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