EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 20 MIN
What happens when mills on the island close?
The community of Crofton got devastating news this week, with Domtar announcing it’s closing its mill there, putting 350 people out of work. In this episode we hear about why, and what’s next. We’ll also check in on a retraining program in Port Alberni, for laidoff mill workers there.
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