North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas says the municipality is seeking a partnership with the province to help shape the future of the former Crofton mill site.
North Cowichan continues to respond to the permanent closure of the Crofton pulp mill, which impacts more than 350 workers and significantly affects the local economy.
The Bridging to Retirement Program would help forestry workers who are 55+ transition to retirement with up to $75,000 in funds but only if the province reopens it.
Earlier this week, the provincial government announced significant tax cuts to non-residential electricity costs for B.C. businesses.
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The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
