Tag: Forestry

CNC and Lheidli T’enneh grow forestry technology skills with boot camp

CNC Zachary Barrowcliff - September 16, 2026

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) and Lheidli T'enneh First Nation are growing its partnership through hands-on training in technologies used in forestry and natural resource management.

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski - September 9, 2026

B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy Emily Joveski - August 19, 2026

B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

Two-month shut down announced at Quesnel River Pulp

Business Brendan Pawliw - August 12, 2026

The company said they plan to resume operations on the day shift on November 1st. However, the curtailment could be extended if market conditions remain unfavorable.

A Shaken Sector: politicians weigh in on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill closure

Business Brendan Pawliw - July 15, 2026

In May 2024, Canfor announced the Northwood facility was being indefinitely curtailed, leaving 220 people out of work at that time.

300 Jobs Lost: Canfor deals massive economic blow to PG with Northwood closure

Business Brendan Pawliw - July 14, 2026

The closure results in an annual reduction of about 300,000 tonnes of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft.

Saik’uz First Nation, Vanderhoof seek solutions to preserve forestry, regional jobs

Forestry Brendan Pawliw - July 7, 2026

The plan draws on traditional knowledge, technical expertise, and years of collaborative work with the province.

Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

Economy Emily Joveski - June 4, 2026

The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.

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BC Natural Resources Forum talks about path forward for forestry sector

Business Zachary Barrowcliff - January 22, 2026

The forestry sector's challenges and future were a highlight during the final day of the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.

Members of forestry industry launch Forestry is a Solution platform

Business Zachary Barrowcliff - January 20, 2026

A broad coalition of Forestry workers, community leaders, and industry representatives launched a new province-wide platform called Forestry is a Solution.