Forestry job loss
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
B.C. premier says it’s time to add value to province’s forestry products
The government announced a $69 million aid program last week for communities and workers hurt by the industry downturn. Continue reading
200 logging trucks expected to drive through Vancouver Wednesday to protest forestry job losses
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Truckers will be sending their messages to attendees at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this week. Continue reading