Hundreds of jobs on the line amid latest blow to B.C. forestry sector
Surrey-headquartered company Teal Jones said Tuesday that it was halting all coastal logging operations in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. Continue reading
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Workshop heavily damaged in ‘challenging’ Enderby mill blaze
Firefighters had to combat heat and freezing temperatures in Monday fire. Continue reading
Mill fire near Enderby
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Enderby residents reported a nearby mill on fire Monday evening. Continue reading
Nova Scotia effluent pipeline into Northumberland Strait will need fresh route
The pipeline may have to go into deeper waters to avoid the ice that scrapes along the ocean bottom near the outfall. Continue reading
Residents learn that Northern Pulp mill in N.S. again over pollution limits
Company spokeswoman Kathy Cloutier says her company is disappointed with the results for its power boiler, and is investigating. Continue reading
Nanaimo mill shooter sentenced to life in prison, no parole eligibility for 25 years
The man behind a deadly shooting at a Vancouver Island sawmill was sentenced to life in prison without any eligibility for parole for 25 years on Friday. Continue reading
Small fire knocked down at Tolko mill in Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Employees are being credited with knocking down a small fire at the Tolko mill in Kelowna’s North End. Continue reading
Teen work death ruled accidental
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The death of a young worker at a North Okanagan mill was deemed accidental by a coroner’s inquest on Friday. Continue reading
Jury to make safety recommendations after Tolko mill death of Lumby teen
A subsequent inspection found some conveyor belts at the plant did not have adequate guards to prevent contact by workers. Continue reading
Okanagan Mill Operations Back Up and Running
A North Okanagan Mill is back up and running after a damaging fire hampered operations for more than a week. Continue reading