However, there is a less frequently considered type of wood flooring called softwood, which includes species like pine, cedar, and fir, as well as rarer options like spruce, cypress, and hemlock.

Northern Ontario's softwood lumber industry would be decimated if United States President Donald Trump implements a tariff on Canadian goods, the president of the region's municipal association said.

Canada and the U.S. have not had a softwood lumber deal in place since 2015, with the Americans placing a 14.4 per cent duty ...