VICTORIA - It seems barely a day goes by without an announcement about layoffs, temporary closures or permanent mill shut downs in British Columbia’s struggling forest industry. As a result, thousands of workers, their families and many communities have been left facing uncertain futures. “It’s going to be a very bleak winter.”Rustad said on a visit to Campbell River a car dealer told him he repossessed 10 vehicles from forestry workers who were out of work. “Basically, I would say 80 per cent or more of the coastal forest sector is down,” Rustad said. Sign Up NowA report by the council in September said the industry has been a cornerstone of the B.C.

Source: thestar December 01, 2019 12:10 UTC