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Quesnel Mill Shutdown Sparks Job Woes | Vancouver News

Quesnel Mill Shutdown Sparks Job Woes | Vancouver News

Published 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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Quesnel’s pulp mill is shutting down for two months, sparking alarm among locals and politicians over potential permanent job losses—90 workers directly affected, with ripple effects threatening local businesses and tax revenue. Amid fears of economic instability in the region, especially after Prince George’s recent layoffs, there’s growing pressure to secure a stable softwood lumber deal with the U.S., while the mayor hopes this pause is temporary and workers are being supported during the layoff.

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