Suite 100, 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3G7
Tel: 250.563.7771 | Toll-free: 1.800.565.3641 | Fax: 250.563.0274
USW Local 1-2017
Suite 100, 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC,
V2L 3G7
Phone Numbers
Prince George:
Tel: 250.563.7771
Toll-free: 1.800.565.3641
Fax: 250.563.0274
Williams Lake:
Tel: 250.398.8248
Toll-free: 1.888.398.8248
Fax: 250.398.6218
E-mail:
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Achieved Success with NST!
I would personally like to thank everyone involved for taking the time and effort in support of my quest to become a certified Millwright. Having attempted to write for my IP twice and fail was both frustrating and embarrassing. At 48 and a single parent my goal was to get the certification which would bring both security and stability for me and my family.
When I applied for assistance through the Northern Skills Training program, I received the encouragement and the support that I had hoped for. The plan developed for me moving forward was intense and my commitment was to apply 100% effort which I did. Today I am a Certified Millwright having passed my IP by 81 %. Again, thanks to everyone for the opportunity this program provided and the support received in making by dream a reality.
Sincerely,
Robin Shaver
Connection to Care - Mental Health Program
Posted: Jan 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BC Forest Safety Council Launches “Connection to Care” Mental Health Support Program for Forestry Workers
Nanaimo, BC – January 13, 2026 – The BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) is proud to announce the launch of Connection to Care, a free, confidential mental health support service designed to help forestry workers across British Columbia. This initiative officially began on January 5th, 2026, and will run until December 31st, 2027, offering vital upstream mental health care to thousands of workers in the forest sector.
Proudly Supported By:
This program is proudly supported by the Western Forestry Contractors Association, Interior Logging Association, Truck Loggers Association, United Steelworkers, Wood Products Association of Canada and Council of Forest Industries.
For more information about the Connection to Care program, visit connectiontocare.ca or contact BCFSC at info@bcforestsafe.org.
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