In a significant economic shift for northern British Columbia, Canfor has announced major operational changes impacting hundreds of jobs across the region. The company will cease operations at its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake and indefinitely curtail a production line at its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, citing a dwindling supply of economically viable timber. Additionally, Canfor has halted its plan to invest in a new $200-million facility in Houston, B.C., affecting future job prospects. These changes are set to affect 400 current workers and eliminate 200 future positions, deeply affecting the local communities. Canfor attributes these cutbacks to a combination of reduced available fiber and escalating regulatory complexities in the area.
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