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Domtar pulp mill and facility idling in British Columbia

Overview

Domtar has announced the indefinite idling of its Howe Sound pulp mill and the Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon, British Columbia. The decision is expected to affect approximately 400 employees on the Sunshine Coast.

Luc Thériault, president of Domtar’s Canadian operations, cited reduced demand from Asia, poor global pulp prices, and a decline in affordable domestic fibre as primary reasons for the move. The company noted it has invested nearly $500 million in the complex since 2010.

British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar described the situation as an ‘immensely difficult day’ for the community, noting that inflation-adjusted pulp prices are approaching 100-year lows. The Truck Loggers Association stated the idling threatens the stability of the coastal forest sector, impacting contractors, local businesses, and surrounding communities.

This announcement follows other recent industry setbacks in the province, including the closure of Domtar’s Crofton mill and Canfor’s Northwood mill.

Entities

Domtar · Montreal Police Department · Ravi Parmar · Crofton · Rob Douglas

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Domtar to idle Howe Sound pulp mill and Bayview Fibre facility

    Domtar is indefinitely idling its Howe Sound pulp mill and Bayview Fibre facility in British Columbia, resulting in approximately 400 job losses due to low global pulp prices and fibre shortages.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    North Cowichan seeks redevelopment of former Domtar pulp mill site

    North Cowichan is exploring a provincial partnership to redevelop the former Domtar Crofton pulp mill site, focusing on economic diversification, environmental remediation, and water management.

Sources

brandonsun.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · goniec.net · lesaffaires.com · looniepolitics.com · restonnow.com · tla.ca · winnipegfreepress.com

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