Twice laid off due to sawmill closings, B.C. worker ready for a new career
Rachelle Dumoulin admits her second layoff in 12 years from a northern B.C. sawmill has soured her on the boom-and-bust industry. Continue reading
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Big rally in Mackenzie, B.C., draws attention to continuing lumber crisis
Three wood products operations in Mackenzie closed indefinitely or cut hours this summer, blaming high log costs and adverse market conditions. Continue reading
‘It’s a perfect storm’: Kelowna meeting addresses downturn crisis plaguing B.C.’s forestry sector
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Industry representatives gathered in Kelowna on Thursday to brainstorm solutions to the downturn plaguing B.C.’s forest sector. Continue reading
B.C. government commits to use homegrown lumber on major projects, including St. Paul’s Hospital
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Engineered wood will be used on the new St. Paul’s Hospital and the upgrade to the Royal B.C Museum, the premier announced. Continue reading