bc forestry industry

• B.C. forest industry grasps for hope amid seven-month strike, shutdowns, changes

  The crisis facing British Columbia's forest industry is intensifying as markets decline, mills shut and a strike involving 3,000 forestry workers enters its seventh month.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2020
• B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across province

  It seems barely a day goes by without an announcement about layoffs, temporary closures or permanent mill shut downs in British Columbia's struggling forest industry.

  Dec 1, 2019
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• Interfor closes Maple Ridge sawmill in latest blow to B.C. lumber industry

  The Vancouver-based company says the closure is part of a reorganization of its forestry and woodlands operations amid tight supplies of logs for processing.

  Economy

  Sep 4, 2019
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• B.C. government commits to use homegrown lumber on major projects, including St. Paul’s Hospital

  Engineered wood will be used on the new St. Paul's Hospital and the upgrade to the Royal B.C Museum, the premier announced.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2019