The forest industry in coastal British Columbia is firmly rooted in our heritage, and, at the same time, maintains close connections to coastal communities today. One example is Interfor, a world-leading lumber company committed to building communities and member of Coast Forest Products Association. Read more
Coast Forest Products Association welcomes today’s announcement by Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines.
10 Year Plan for BC Hydro, BC Hydro and Government acknowledge the critical status and importance of rate predictability for BC Hydro customers and offer a framework within which to work. However, the initial rate increase of 15% over the next 2 years will challenge the competitiveness of our pulp and paper and lumber industry in coastal BC. Read more
The District of Mission has promoted deputy fire chief Larry Watkinson to lead the department as director of fire and rescue services (fire chief).
The district noted in a press release that the appointment comes after “an extensive national search for a progressive and innovative leader to manage the combined paid-on-call and career fire and rescue team.”
The economic downturn of recent years was felt by industries all over the world. B.C.’s wood products sector was no exception in experiencing a changed business climate. Western Forest Products, since the downturn, has positioned themselves by reducing costs, focusing on maximizing margin, and investing in their facilities.
International Forest Products Limited (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP.A) has extensively revamped its website, www.interfor.com, to reflect its transformation over the past decade into one of North America’s largest lumber producers.
Big news! Coast Forest and COFI have come together as one
organization for a stronger, unified voice for BC's forest industry.
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