Article series: Creating economic opportunities through circular deconstruction in rural communities

Overview This article series highlights how communities across Vancouver Island are building partnerships, strengthening local economies and creating new opportunities through circular economy approaches in the construction sector. Articles in the series        

Port Alberni Circular Economy Workforce Development Plan

Overview Port Alberni stands at a pivotal moment in 2026. The region’s recent closure of its largest forestry mills represents both a profound economic challenge and a historic opportunity. This Workforce Development Plan translates that challenge into a concrete, phased, 10-year strategy to build a circular economy workforce that transforms Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot […]