BC Lumber Industry
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After a devastating series of mill closures, can B.C.’s forestry industry recover?Four mills have closed across B.C. so far in 2019, sparking rallies and meetings from Kelowna to Mackenzie.Sep 13, 2019
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Twice laid off due to sawmill closings, B.C. worker ready for a new careerRachelle Dumoulin admits her second layoff in 12 years from a northern B.C. sawmill has soured her on the boom-and-bust industry.Sep 8, 2019
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Big rally in Mackenzie, B.C., draws attention to continuing lumber crisisThree wood products operations in Mackenzie closed indefinitely or cut hours this summer, blaming high log costs and adverse market conditions.EconomyAug 23, 2019
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Ex-minister David Emerson is B.C. trade rep on softwood lumberA former federal cabinet minister has been appointed the B.C. government's trade envoy to try and reach a new softwood lumber deal with the United States.Feb 14, 2017
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Price of B.C. lumber going upThe average price of lumber, measured in a thousand board feet, is now over $400 U.S. And the experts say it could go to "600" dollars -- which is a "third higher" than it's "ever" been.Mar 27, 2013
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