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(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,...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

Vancouver, B.C. – The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is pleased to announce its 2017 Annual Convention to be held April 5th to 7th. For the first time, the event will be held in Vancouver at the beautiful wood-panelled Convention Centre West and will host...

For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) today welcomed the Government of B.C.’s s fifth consecutive balanced budget which provides some tax relief to encourage competitiveness and a continued commitment to expand our export...