Vancouver Island Mills Navigate Tariff Storm | Vancouver News

Despite looming tariffs and shuttered mills, Vancouver Island’s last two pulp operations are holding strong—thanks to smart exports to Asia and local power generation. Harmac in Nanaimo thrives by burning sawdust for energy and shipping specialty wood overseas, while Domtar in Port Alberni clings to hope with its unique food-grade paper. Experts warn ripple effects across the forestry supply chain, especially hard on smaller northern communities feeling like economic pawns. But resilience is key: both mills are pivoting, adapting, and looking abroad to survive the shifting global trade winds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf2b300a0c574371