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The Truck Loggers Association is an influential voice in the forest industry on behalf of its 400 member companies across BC. Celebrating 82 years of advocacy, the TLA was formed to give independent loggers a collective voice in the changes taking place in society and the forest industry, as well as to share information about newly developing logging machines, methods, and technology. The TLA now represents independent timber harvesting contractors, phase contractors, market loggers, independent sawmills, industry suppliers and forest resource dependent communities.
TRUCK LOGGER BC MAGAZINE.
Truck LoggerBC is distributed quarterly to over 10,000 readers who rely on the forest industry across British Columbia for their livelihoods. It is the preeminent source for timber harvesting and forestry perspectives, information & news.
TRUCK LOGGERS NEWS.
TLA’s provincial election priorities for BC’s forest community and its logging contractors
For immediate release: Vancouver, BC | October 14, 2026 TLA’s provincial election priorities for BC’s forest community and its logging contractors BC’s forest sector is facing an unprecedented crisis. Since 2018, the BC government has [...]
TLA Statement on Planned Reopening of Howe Sound Mill
TLA Welcomes Planned Reopening of Howe Sound Mill October 1, 2026 — The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is encouraged by the news that Domtar’s Howe Sound pulp mill in Port Mellon is expected to resume [...]
RE: Immediate Provincial Action Required to Address the Deepening Crisis in British Columbia’s Forest Sector
September 4, 2026 The Honourable David Eby Premier of British Columbia Via email: Premier@gov.bc.ca RE: Immediate Provincial Action Required to Address the Deepening Crisis in British Columbia’s Forest Sector Dear Premier Eby, We are writing [...]
TLA Statement on Domtar’s Howe Sound and Bayview Fibre Indefinite Idling
August 20, 2026 - The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is, once again, deeply disappointed by today’s announcement that Domtar will indefinitely idle its Howe Sound pulp mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon. [...]
TLA Response to Federal Investment in Iskum Investments LP
The TLA congratulates Iskum Investments LP on today's significant federal investment announcement, and we're pleased to see continued support for Indigenous leadership in BC's forest sector. This $1.2 million funding to support a detailed feasibility analysis for a [...]
TLA Statement on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill Closure
TLA Statement on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill Closure July 15, 2026 The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is deeply saddened by today's announcement that Canfor's Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George will permanently close. The loss [...]
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Oct 23
🌲 Remember to Vote.
Tomorrow, October 24, is the final day to cast your ballot in the 2026 B.C. provincial election.
The decisions made today will help shape the future of B.C.`s forest sector, the communities that depend on it and the thousands of British Columbians whose livelihoods are connected to forestry.
Make your voice heard. Get informed, cast your ballot and help shape the future of our province.
🗳️ Find out where to vote: elections.bc.ca
Vote Forestry.
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Oct 22
Early Bird Pricing Ends November 13th!
Join us for the 82nd Annual TLA Convention + Trade Show
📍 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
🗓 January 13–15, 2026
Working Forests. Working BC.
The power of working together is the key to building a stronger, more sustainable forestry sector. Across BC’s forest industry—from contractors and licensees to government, Indigenous communities, and suppliers—collaboration opens the door to innovation, shared success, and long-term growth. In a time of change and challenges, partnership is more than a strategy; it’s a foundation for progress. By strengthening relationships and aligning our efforts, we move forward with greater unity, purpose, and confidence—shaping a future that reflects the best of what we can achieve together.
Don`t miss out! For more information and to register visit the link in our bio!
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Oct 21
BC’s forest sector needs a government committed to keeping mills operating, protecting forestry jobs and restoring the competitiveness of our industry. The parties have outlined different approaches to fibre access, permitting, tariffs and forest management. Your vote will help shape the future of forestry, the communities that depend on it and the thousands of British Columbians whose livelihoods are connected to the sector.
Review the platforms, understand what’s at stake and make your voice heard.
General Voting Day in BC is October 24: Vote Forestry.
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Oct 20
Warning in the Canopy
Why the western spruce budworm outbreak demands action
"Anyone driving the picturesque Sea-to-Sky corridor in southwestern BC can’t help but notice it: patches of rusty-brown trees spreading through the once lush, vibrant-green mountains. Hillsides that looked healthy only a few summers ago now appear scorched, even though no wildfire has passed through. It’s an impossible-to-miss symptom of the growing problem of the western spruce budworm (Choristoneura occidentalis1), and it’s telling us something important about BC’s forest management. The concern isn’t simply that this native insect is proliferating and encroaching on new territory—it’s that we risk responding to the infestation too slowly. "
Read the full article in the link in our bio!
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Oct 19
Forestry matters this election. 🌲
BC’s forest sector is facing significant challenges, and the decisions made by our next provincial government will have a lasting impact on forestry workers, contractors, businesses and communities across British Columbia.
From reducing the cost of doing business and improving access to economically viable timber to protecting jobs and restoring investment, there are important conversations to be had about the future of our forest sector.
As we head to the polls on October 24, we encourage British Columbians to ask their local candidates where they stand on the issues facing forestry.
Swipe through for some important questions to ask your local candidates. ➡️
Let’s make forestry part of the conversation this election.
Vote Forestry. 🌲
#VoteForestry #BCForestry #BCJobs #ForestryMatters #BCElection
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Oct 16
TLA Executive Director`s Message
Look to Industry
Forestry contractors hold the key for efficient, large-scale wildfire mitigation.
Fire treatments around communities and private land need to be a priority, and harvesting contractors and the forest sector can provide the solution.
Read the article in the Fall 2026 edition of TruckLogger BC Magazine in the link in our bio!
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Oct 14
TLA’s provincial election priorities for BC’s forest community and its logging contractors
In response to this snap election, the TLA has outlined its three priorities where urgent action and oversight are required from BC’s elected officials.
1. Remove barriers and reduce the cost of doing business
The government needs to act on eliminating the barriers within its control so that the forest industry can generate additional government revenue, support a healthy forest, protect communities and thousands of jobs, and strengthen British Columbia’s economy.
2. Get the wood moving and protect BC jobs
Keeping British Columbians working, manufacturing facilities operating, and tax revenue flowing must be a priority for BC.
3. Restore confidence and investment in BC’s forest economy
Simply put, money runs from uncertainty and BC’s forest sector has become an uncertain place to do business. BC’s forest community and its logging contractors are not looking for a handout. We are asking the government to create the stability and predictable conditions necessary to retain business, attract investment and secure the future of BC’s forest sector.
Read the entire release and election priorities in the link in our bio
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Oct 14
President`s Message:
To The Last Dollar
The robust new cost model and rate guide will help enact reforms.
“You can only enact change if you have concrete data, and this document shows the full cost of operating a machine used to log or fight fires.”
Read the full article in the link in our bio
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Oct 9
The Fall 2026 issue of Truck Logger BC Magazine is out now! 📰 🌲
Don`t miss out on the latest news!
➡ Read the latest edition here: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=871367
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Oct 8
Join us in Powell River for the TLA`s Member Networking Event!
We want to hear from you about the issues impacting your business and community and share how the TLA can support you.
Details:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5 pm Reception | 6 pm Complimentary Dinner | 7 pm Speakers | 8 pm Networking
RSVP TODAY Thursday, October 8!
Register here in the link in our bio!
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Oct 7
📅 Save the Date!
Join us for the 82nd Annual TLA Convention + Trade Show
📍 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
🗓 January 13–15, 2026
Working Forests. Working BC.
The power of working together is the key to building a stronger, more sustainable forestry sector. Across BC’s forest industry—from contractors and licensees to government, Indigenous communities, and suppliers—collaboration opens the door to innovation, shared success, and long-term growth. In a time of change and challenges, partnership is more than a strategy; it’s a foundation for progress. By strengthening relationships and aligning our efforts, we move forward with greater unity, purpose, and confidence—shaping a future that reflects the best of what we can achieve together.
Don`t miss out! For more information and to register visit the link in our bio!
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Oct 6
Forestry matters to BC’s future. 🌲
BC’s forest sector supports workers, contractors, manufacturers, businesses and communities across our province — but the sector is facing significant challenges.
There is an opportunity to get more economically viable wood moving, keep British Columbians working, support BC manufacturing, generate additional government revenue and invest in the active management of our forests.
As British Columbians consider the future of our province, forestry needs to be part of the conversation.
Learn about the issues and make sure the importance of BC’s forest sector is heard.
A strong forest sector strengthens BC.
#BCForestry #ForestryMatters #WorkingForests #BCJobs #ForestryBC
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Oct 1
TLA Welcomes Planned Reopening of Howe Sound Mill
October 1, 2026 — The Truck Loggers Association (TLA) is encouraged by the news that Domtar’s Howe Sound pulp mill in Port Mellon is expected to resume operations in mid-October following a planned maintenance shutdown.
The mill is an important source of jobs on the Sunshine Coast and plays a significant role in the broader coastal forest economy. Its operations support not only pulp mill workers and their families, but also harvesting contractors, log haulers, sawmill workers and other businesses throughout the coastal forest supply chain.
“The news that Howe Sound is expected to reopen is welcome news for workers, contractors and the Sunshine Coast community,” said Bob Marquis, president of the Truck Loggers Association and third generation, Powell River contractor. “We hope the government’s recent action will help keep the mill operating for many years, stabilizing the industry, providing security for workers and moving away from boom-and-bust cycles.”
The TLA recognizes that significant challenges remain across BC’s forest sector, including access to economically viable fibre, high operating costs, and difficult global market conditions. Keeping existing facilities operating and maintaining the skilled workforce and contracting capacity that supports them will be essential to the long-term health of the coastal forest sector.
“Every mill that remains operating helps sustain an interconnected network of workers, contractors, manufacturers and communities,” said Peter Lister, Executive Director of the Truck Loggers Association. “We need to build on this positive development and continue working together to create the conditions for a stable, competitive and sustainable coastal forest industry.”
The TLA will continue to work with government, industry, workers, contractors and communities to support practical measures that keep wood moving, protect forestry jobs and strengthen the long-term future of BC’s working forest.
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Sep 30
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Join the TLA in wearing orange today as we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
🧡 If you are needing support today:
A 24-hour support line (1-866-925-4419) provides crisis referral services to survivors and their families. The Hope for Wellness Helpline provides immediate, culturally safe, crisis intervention support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its hotline, 1-855-242-3310, or its online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
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Sep 29
British Columbia`s forestry resources won`t run out.
Harvested forests are renewed and regenerated, creating a cycle that can continue for generations.
That`s the power of a renewable resource and responsible stewardship.
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Sep 25
Join us in Powell River for the TLA`s Member Networking Event!
We want to hear from you about the issues impacting your business and community and share how the TLA can support you.
Details:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5 pm Reception | 6 pm Complimentary Dinner | 7 pm Speakers | 8 pm Networking
RSVP by Thursday, October 8
Register in the link in our bio!
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Sep 23
Today is National Tree Day! 🌲
Always held the Wednesday of National Forestry Week!
Today we acknowledge what an abundant province we live in, that allows this renewable resource to contribute to our daily lives and quality of life.
How can you participate today and this week?
Try identify all the things at home that are made of wood!
Comment all the things you found and came up with around you that`s made from wood or trees👇
#NationalForestryWeek #NationalTreeDay
Did your list include some of these items: gum, sandpaper, car wax?
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Sep 22
It’s National Forest Week! 🌲
This year’s theme, “Forest Pathways: Innovation and Sustainability,” is an opportunity to recognize the important role forests play across British Columbia.
From supporting communities and good jobs to providing the renewable wood products we use every day, BC’s forests are an important part of our province’s future.
This week, we celebrate our forests and the people who work to responsibly manage them for generations to come.
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Sep 17
The TLA was pleased to welcome mayors and MLAs from across the province to engage in meaningful discussions on forestry. We were also honoured to have Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar join us for an important discussion on the future of the sector.
A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation.
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Sep 16
TLA Executive Director Peter Lister spoke at the @resource_works `Forestry is a Solution: B.C.`s Homegrown Advantage` at #GetItDoneBC, alongside Kim Haakstad and Cam McAlpine about what it will take to strengthen BC’s forest sector and get more wood moving.