Employee Update – January 31

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Well, if watching the news lately has felt like a rollercoaster ride, you’re not alone! With the ever-changing political landscape in both the U.S. and Canada, it seems like we’re in for an eventful spring. While I’d love to promise things will settle down soon, I think we all know…

Business Update – November 2024

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Closing Out 2024 As we round third base and head for home in 2024, I’m happy to report that we’re seeing increasing optimism in our markets after a challenging six months. In mid-October, our Nanaimo operations ramped back up to full production as demand picked up. Although pricing hasn’t fully…

Website Updates

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As of today, we’ve completed the modernization of our website! During the update, a previous post from Truth and Reconciliation Day was inadvertently re-sent. No cause for concern—just wanted to keep everyone in the loop. Looking ahead, we’ll be enhancing the Employee Portal in the first quarter of 2025 to…

Payroll Notice-Vacation Balance Pay Outs

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  Year End Payout of Vacation Balances.  Just a reminder the yearly payout of vacation balances is just around the corner. Vacation Accrual Balances For those employees that accrue (bank) vacation pay, your balance will be paid out on your last pay of November.  If you wish to put some…

Updated Policy Manuals

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The Coastland Policy Manuals have now been updated and are within the Employee Portal for access by our employees. Please refer to the Downloads section for access to these documents.

Truth and Reconciliation Day – September 30th

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As we approach September 30th, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. This day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is dedicated to honoring the survivors of residential schools, and reflecting on the profound impact that this chapter of Canadian history has…

Business Update – September 2024

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Business Update – End of Q3 2024 As we officially close the third quarter of 2024, I’d like to provide an update on the current state of our markets and share my outlook for the remainder of the year. Much of what I discussed in the August Business Update remains…

Business Update – August 2024

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Well, here we are already passing the midway point of the third quarter of 2024! We are already starting to see the Halloween decorations appearing in the stores. I don’t know if I am ready for the fall yet as it feels like we just got into the summer! I…

Tax Free Savings Account Eligibility Email

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As stated in yesterdays introductory post, below is the email that has been sent to all of our employees to sign up for this savings option. Coastland Wood Industries Ltd. is pleased to now offer you a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Program. This program is voluntary, 100% employee funded and…