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Study shows B.C.’s forest industry has big economic impact, supports a better quality of life for British Columbians
Vancouver, B.C. – A new economic study released today by the BC Council of Forest industries (COFI) shows that B.C.’s forest industry continues to generate significant economic activity in every region of the province. “This study demonstrates again that B.C.’s...
Read moreMEDIA ADVISORY: BC COUNCIL OF FOREST INDUSTRIES (COFI) 2021 VIRTUAL CONVENTION – Thursday, April 8, 2021
Vancouver, B.C. – More than 600 forest industry leaders, government officials, local government and Indigenous leaders will attend COFI’s 2021 Virtual Convention on Thursday, April 8, 2021, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The conference will explore issues facing the B.C....
Read more2021 COFI Forestry Scholarship Now Open for Applications
Partnership with the New Relationship Trust Foundation to Support Indigenous Students Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021 Forestry Scholarship. COFI is awarding 13...
Read morePremier John Horgan, Minister Katrine Conroy to Address Delegates at 2021 COFI Convention
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) announced today that British Columbia’s Premier, the Hon. John Horgan will be a keynote speaker at COFI’s 2021 Convention taking place virtually on Thursday, April 8, 2021 and that Minister Katrine Conroy...
Read moreCanada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman to Speak at 2021 COFI Convention
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce that Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, will provide a keynote address from Washington, D.C., to delegates at COFI’s annual convention taking place virtually on...
Read moreCOFI and CFI announce winners of fifth annual forestry photo contest
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) and Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) Magazine have announced the winners of the fifth annual Forestry Photo Contest. “The forest industry has strong roots across B.C. and the photos we receive every year...
Read moreCOFI Launches Fifth Annual Photo Contest
Vancouver, BC – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) and media partner Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) Magazine, announced today the launch of their fifth annual photo contest calling for submissions that illustrate the breadth and diversity of BC’s forest...
Read moreEconomic Study Shows B.C. Forest Industry Has Deep Roots, Builds Strong Communities
Vancouver, B.C. – A new study conducted by iTotem Technologies Ltd. for the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) and released today found that in 2019, COFI member companies purchased $7 billion worth of goods and services from nearly 9,900 B.C.-based companies and...
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