Trump Tariffs Lead to More Forestry Job Cuts as Prince George-Area Sawmills Announce Cutbacks

Trump tariffs lead to more forestry job cuts as Prince George-area sawmills announce cutbacks

Sinclar Group Forest Products says about 350 employees will have their hours cut by 40 per cent as it scales back production at its sawmills in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Prince George.

Sinclar Group Forest Products reduces production at three lumber operations

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. will implement a significant reduction in production across its three lumber operations—Apollo Forest Products (Fort St. James), Nechako Lumber Co. (Vanderhoof), and Lakeland Mills (Prince George)—effective Monday, October 27. Each facility will reduce output by approximately 40 per cent. The significance of this action should not be underestimated. These production […]