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City of Powell River has responded to news that Paper Excellence is indefinitely curtailing production at its Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill.

A major Canadian forestry firm says this fall’s flooding and mudslides in B.C. have impacted its operations and are resulting in layoffs at an Alberta pulp mill.

When it opened in 1912, the Powell River pulp and paper mill on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast was the first newsprint producer in Western Canada, and at its peak it supplied paper for one in every 25 newspapers printed world-wide.

December 1, 2021 - Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by its Blackstone Tactical Opportunities business (“Blackstone”) have acquired Sustana Group (“Sustana” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber, paper and packaging products, from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”).

A program working to deliver more forestry wood waste to a north Vancouver Island chip plant for salvaging has resulted in both environmental and economic benefits.

[Richmond, BC] – With strong global market acceptance of unbleached kraft pulp (UKP) manufactured at its Crofton facility, Paper Excellence today has announced that it is also converting its northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) production at its Howe Sound facility to produce UKP as a path to fulfilling increasing customer demand.

Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement in response to Paper Excellence’s announcement of indefinite curtailment of its Catalyst Paper tiskʷat mill at Powell River:

Vancouver, B.C. - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that further to its news release of October 12, 2021, the U.S. regulatory review has been completed and the other closing conditions have been satisfied.  

Montreal, November 30, 2021 – Contrary to perceptions disseminated by certain of its opponents, the forestry industry continues to innovate, and increasingly contributes to the fight against climate change.

In line with the commitment to have a positive impact on both people and planet, IKEA will phase out plastic from consumer packaging solutions.

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 2, 2021 - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) is announcing temporary NBSK and BCTMP production reductions at Northwood Pulp and Taylor Pulp in response to the significant transportation interruptions being experienced in British Columbia (BC).

The owner of lumber mills in White River and Hornepayne, Ont., is calling on the Canadian government to step in after the U.S. Department of Commerce raised softwood lumber tariffs.

Tork alongside leading behavioral scientist and experts, developed innovative hygiene trainings to help address critical needs of Environmental Services (EVS), Infection Prevention and Control, and all other Healthcare professionals.

[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced the indefinite curtailment of operations at its Catalyst Paper tisk^wat mill. The ongoing contraction of global paper markets and paper prices, particularly in Asia, are creating significant on-going financial losses at the mill. Despite the best efforts of the mill’s committed team of employees, the facility is simply not viable under the reality of today’s market conditions.

[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence and One Sky Forest Products (One Sky) today announced they have signed a non-binding co-location agreement. According to the agreement, One Sky will co-locate its new oriented strand board (OSB) operations at the existing Prince Albert mill site.

Domtar’s acquisition by Paper Excellence is complete, beginning a new chapter in Domtar’s 173-year story.

Paper Excellence mills have been cutting their carbon emissions for decades, and the largest-scale and lowest-hanging opportunities have mostly been pursued.

Have you heard about GivingTuesday? It’s a global movement that encourages people to give with a generous spirit every Tuesday of the year. This month in particular, Americans are asked to move from giving thanks to giving money to nonprofits on Tuesday, Nov. 30.

[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today warned that its customers may see pulp and paper delivery delays due to ongoing supply chain disruption in North America and particularly British Columbia.

International Trade Minister Mary Ng and B.C.’s lumber producers say they are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to increase duties on Canada’s softwood lumber producers.