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Premier John Horgan to Address COFI Convention
(Vancouver, B.C.) – The BC Council of Forest Industries [COFI] is pleased to welcome Premier John Horgan as a keynote speaker at its 2018 Annual Convention, to be held in Prince George, B.C. on April 4-6, 2018. The Premier will address delegates at 9:00am on Friday,...
Read moreCanada’s Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton to Address COFI Convention
Vancouver, BC – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to welcome Ambassador David MacNaughton to its annual convention to be held in Prince George from April 4 to 6, 2018. The Ambassador will provide the keynote luncheon address on Thursday April 5th....
Read moreCOFI seeks 2018 Forestry Scholarship Applicants
(Prince George, BC) – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is launching its 2018 scholarship program and is seeking students entering post-secondary programs to apply. Ten $1,500 scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled in professional, technical,...
Read moreCOFI Announces Winners of Second Annual Forestry Photo Contest
Vancouver, B.C. - The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), with media partner Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) Magazine today announced the winners of the 2017 Forestry Photo Contest. “For this year’s contest, we really wanted to showcase the significance of the...
Read moreEconomic Study Confirms Forest Industry a Cornerstone of B.C.’s Economy
Over 140,000 total jobs, $12.9 billion in GDP drive economy in communities across the province VANCOUVER, B.C. – An economic study released today by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone of the provincial economy and one of...
Read moreMedia Statement from BC Council of Forest Industries on the Swearing in of B.C.’s 36th Premier and New Cabinet
(Vancouver, B.C.) – Susan Yurkovich, President of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) issued the following statement today on the swearing in of Premier John Horgan and his new Cabinet: “The BC Council of Forest Industries congratulates Premier John Horgan as...
Read moreCOFI Launches Second Annual Community Photo Contest
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), with media partner Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) Magazine, today announced the launch of a photo contest that celebrates the significance of the forest industry to the communities of B.C. and the people...
Read moreB.C.’s forest industry to address future challenges and opportunities at convention
Trade, innovation and global economy to highlight 2017 COFI Annual Convention, April 5-7, 2017. Vancouver, BC -- Almost 600 industry and government leaders, expert speakers and attendees will gather in Vancouver for the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Annual...
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