Tag: Forestry

Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

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

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

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

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

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.

Two Vancouver Island wood manufactures receiving nearly $8 million in funding

Vancouver Island wood manufacturing companies are receiving provincial funding weeks after the announced closure of the Crofton pulp and paper mill. 

North Cowichan halts forestry harvesting to support sustainability and conservation  

Forest harvesting has been halted as the Municipality of North Cowichan prioritizes working with First Nations on five new priorities.

Local governments discuss the future in the forestry sector on Vancouver Island 

Dignitaries from the region gathered to discuss the key challenges around forestry and how the recent curtailments at the...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

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.

Allenby Road closure extended until spring 

Allenby Road in Duncan will remain closed between Boys Road and Miller Road until spring 2027. 

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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.
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