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Canfor closing Prince George pulp mill, hundreds of jobs lost
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Amy Judd
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Canfor is closing its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs. The company cited unsustainable financial losses due to global market pressures on commodity pricing.
Why it matters
This closure highlights the ongoing economic struggles within the forestry sector and the challenges of transitioning to higher-value manufacturing.
In another blow to B.C.’s forestry sector, Canfor announced it is shutting down a pulp mill in Prince George.
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The report objectively covers the corporate announcement and the government's response.
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