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The long road to recovery for island towns and residents now that the forestry strike is over

February 17, 2020 admin BC government, forestry, LABOUR, local business, local news, politics, port hardy, port mcneill, small business

Credit to Author: Lori Culbert| Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:12:31 +0000

The forestry strike may be over, but challenges remain for businesses and residents trying to financially recover. And for the viability of the entire industry.

Canada News Vancouver

Bitter 8-month strike leaves trail of hard times on northern Vancouver Island

February 14, 2020 admin forestry, LABOUR, local business, local news, politics, port hardy, port mcneill, small business, vancouver island

Credit to Author: Lori Culbert| Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:40:09 +0000

A tentative agreement between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Union means the strike may end soon, but rebound from financial distress will take much longer.

Canada News Vancouver