Domtar to Permanently Close Howe Sound Pulp Mill, Affecting 350 Workers

Domtar has announced the permanent closure of its pulp mill in Howe Sound, British Columbia, which will result in the loss of 350 jobs. The decision marks the end of operations for the facility.

20 Aug, 20:56 — 20 Aug, 21:42

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The permanent closure of a major industrial facility like the Howe Sound Pulp Mill signifies a significant economic blow to the local community and raises concerns about the health and future of the broader forestry sector in British Columbia, which is a key industry for the province.

Key entitiesDomtar Howe Sound Pulp Mill Unifor Andrew Appleton

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Domtar is permanently closing the Howe Sound Pulp Mill
The closure will affect 350 workers

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Domtar will permanently close the Howe Sound Pulp Mill

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350 workers will be affected by the mill closure

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The closure is evidence of a 'deepening crisis' in the forestry sector, according to Unifor

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cbcHigh4d ago

B.C.'s Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill announces permanent closure

'Everybody's just kind of walking zombies right now at the mill, just trying to figure out what their next step," Andrew Appleton said.

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globe-and-mailHigh4d ago

Domtar to permanently close pulp mill with 350 workers in Howe Sound, B.C.

Union Unifor says the closure is evidence of a ‘deepening crisis’ in the forestry sector

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B.C.'s Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill announces permanent closure

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Domtar to Permanently Close Howe Sound Pulp Mill, Affecting 350 Workers

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B.C.'s Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill announces permanent closure

Domtar to permanently close pulp mill with 350 workers in Howe Sound, B.C.

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B.C.'s Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill announces permanent closure

Domtar to permanently close pulp mill with 350 workers in Howe Sound, B.C.

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