Forestry

Province commits $2 million to help expand Chemainus wood manufacturing facility

Forestry Tyler Hay - September 9, 2026

The provincial government is providing up to $2 million to support an expansion at a Chemainus wood products manufacturer.

“Task forces are where things go to die,” Public Workers of Canada Local 8 president

Forestry Justin Baumgardner - February 9, 2026

A taskforce to investigate mill closures in North Cowichan has been halted after a union president asked council to get their priorities straight.

North Cowichan braces for potential impacts if Chemainus sawmill closes

Forestry Justin Baumgardner - January 26, 2026

If the Chemainus sawmill closes at the end of the year, the Municipality of North Cowichan says it'll re-evaluate the impact it'll have on the local economy.

Fatal accident at Crofton mill under investigation

Forestry Mike Patterson - June 4, 2025

A fatal industrial accident at the Crofton pulp mill is being investigated by WorksafeBC and the coroner's service. Emergency crews...

New council aims to protect BC forestry sector

Forestry Justin Baumgardner - May 16, 2025

Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and...

Island First Nations benefit from new forestry funding

Forestry Grant Warkentin - March 20, 2025

More than $2.3 million in funding is coming to Vancouver Island to help First Nations and forestry businesses. Federal natural...

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