Support will be extended to help an additional 150 workers, after Western Forest Products announced the Chemainus sawmill will stay closed until the end of the year. “Particularly when we are still reeling from the permanent closure of the Crofton pulp mill. I extend my full support to every worker and family impacted by the decision.”He said when the Crofton mill closed there was hope the Chemainus sawmill would remain open, but that hope is slowly slipping away. “Many people were holding onto hope the Chemainus mill would restart sooner, but extending closure prolongs uncertainty and adds stress to hundreds connected to the Chemainus mill,” explained Douglas. “North Cowichan is pressing for immediate provincial and federal support for Chemainus sawmill workers.”The municipality said they’ve been in constant communication to advocate for support since December to give workers and families the help they need.