Campbell River city council holds roundtable on aquaculture, forestry

Campbell River city council recently held a roundtable meeting with leaders from the aquaculture and forestry industries to discuss how they can be part of a post-COVID economic recovery in the region.
Will go forward with quarterly meetings involving industry leaders to address issues in the sectors

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