NEWS.
PRESS RELEASES.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
TLA, ILA and NWLA’s statement on BC’s 2026 Budget
The Truck Loggers Association (TLA), Interior Logging Association (ILA) and North West Loggers Association (NWLA) are pleased BC’s Budget 2026 acknowledges the importance of forestry and includes funding intended to address the province’s [...]
TLA’s Statement on Provincial Forestry Advisory Council’s Report: From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future
TLA’s Statement on Provincial Forestry Advisory Council’s Report: From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future The TLA appreciates and respects the thoughtful report released today by the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council. We welcome [...]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Truck Loggers Association responds to climate activists littering Main Street in Vancouver
Dear Editor: I read with interest, a recent column by Bob Kronbauer about the actions of a protest group that littered Vancouver streets with signage opposing the harvesting of old-growth trees, and their [...]
Letter to the editor: BC’s jobs minister addresses media in Prince George
Dear Editor: BC’s jobs minister recently addressed media in Prince George about pandemic recovery and suggested more people are working today than prior to the pandemic, and our northern capital is leading the [...]
Letter: Response from Truck Loggers Association of BC
I read with interest, an article appearing in the December 31 edition of thenelsondaily.com (Movement to protect old-growth forests in region, province gains some traction) because while I believe discussion and debate about [...]
Letter to the Editor: Collective vision for forestry needed in 2022
2021 proved to be another year of uncertainty and anxiety for many British Columbians, as we experienced the ups and downs associated with the pandemic and catastrophic flooding events that significantly impacted many [...]
Forest workers deserve empathy and respect – December 13, 2021
Letter to the editor: Forest workers deserve empathy and respect We asked for meaningful collaboration among all key stakeholders, including First Nations, community groups, licensees and non-government organizations. I feel the need to [...]
MLA’s assurances are cold comfort – December 10, 2021
MLA’s assurances are cold comfort: Truck Loggers Two weeks ago, North Island MLA Michele Babchuk suggested that “more consultation needs to happen” in response to questions about the lack of meaningful consultation between [...]
POLICY ISSUES.
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 [...]
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. [...]
Senior governments ‘attacking economy of northern Vancouver Island’
Campbell River city council debates impact of government hostility towards forest industry Alistair Taylor https://www.campbellrivermirror.com/local-news/senior-governments-attacking-economy-of-northern-vancouver-island-3118939 The executive director of the Truck Loggers Association’s message that senior government policies are not doing the forest [...]
Government Invitation to Participate in BC’s “Old Growth Strategic Review”
In July 2019, government announced a new "Old Growth Strategic Review," which involves a two-person panel travelling across the province to engage with First Nations, industry, stakeholders and communities to hear perspectives on the ecological, economic, social and cultural importance of old-growth forests.
Moving Forward: Forest Services Providers Protections Act
A Contractor’s Perspective on the Growing Coastal Forest Industry By Monty Hussey As Rick Jeffery notes in “Coastal forest industry on the rise after decade of struggle,” published in the Times Colonist on [...]
Tired Iron: The State Of The Harvesting Sector On The BC Coast
TLA RELEASES REPORT ON THE HEALTH OF THE COASTAL HARVESTING SECTOR Forestry and Logging Positioned to Lead in Job Growth Tired Iron: The State of the Harvesting Sector on the BC Coast by [...]
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