Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work

Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work

Domtar to permanently close pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C.

Company also closing Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon on province’s Sunshine Coast

Domtar announces indefinite curtailment at another B.C. mill

Forestry company Domtar has indefinitely paused operations at its Howe Sound mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon, marking another blow to the industry in B.C. The indefinite closure impacts approximately 400 workers, and is being blamed on reduced demand, according to the company. “Despite capital investment of nearly CAD$500 million since the mill was purchased in 2010, and the construction of the Bayview Fibre facility, the…

CP B.C. pulp mill where 350 work will permanently close

The British Columbia government says Domtar is permanently closing its Howe Sound pulp mill, which the company says has 350 workers. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it's an "immensely difficult day" for the Sunshine Coast, with the loss of livelihood...

Domtar to permanently close pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., costing 400 jobs

Domtar says it is permanently closing its Howe Sound pulp mill, affecting about 400 workers. Company president Luc Thériault says it's due to reduced demand from Asia, poor prices and a decline in affordable domestic fibre. British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it's an "immensely difficult day" for the Sunshine Coast, with the loss of livelihoods that have supported families and communities for generations. Parmar says the governmen…

B.C. pulp mill where 350 work will permanently close

The British Columbia government says Domtar is permanently closing its Howe Sound pulp mill, which the company says has 350 workers.