Water bombers and helicopters could be seen tackling a wildfire burning north of Prince Albert by the pulp mill Saturday afternoon.
Paper Excellence says acquisition of Domtar doesn’t impact plans to reopen pulp mill
Paper Excellence, the company that owns the Prince Albert pulp mill says its $3 billion acquisition of competitor Domtar won’t affect its plans to restart the facility.
Reading Printed Materials Proven to Result in Better Literacy Outcomes
In a compelling report published this week, PISA, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, affirms that students perform better when they read from printed materials rather than digital devices.
Call for Proposals for Innovative Forest Sector Technologies
May 12, 2021 - Ottawa, Ontario - Canada’s forest sector is a vital source of jobs for Canadians and provides economic, social and environmental benefits across the country.
Resilient U.S. Paper Industry Maintains High Recycling Rate in 2020
Record U.S. Mill Consumption of Old Corrugated Containers and 65.7 Percent of Paper Consumed in the United States Was Recycled
Resolute Recognized for Supporting Economic Recovery in Northwestern Ontario
The United Way of Thunder Bay has recognized Resolute with its diamond award for contributing to the Recover 2020 campaign in Northwestern Ontario.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Acquire AR Packaging from CVC Funds for $1.45 Billion in Cash
Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Acquire AR Packaging from CVC Funds for $1.45 Billion in Cash, Creating Premier Global Provider of Sustainable Fiber-Based Consumer Packaging Solutions
Funding Available for Canada’s Indigenous Forest Sector
May 5, 2021 - Ottawa, Ontario - Canada’s forest sector is a vital source of economic, social and environmental benefits for Indigenous communities.
B.C.-based Paper Excellence to buy rival Domtar for $3 billion
With the deal, Paper Excellence gains bigger entry to U.S. market with Domtar's extensive investments in the manufacture of packaging products.
Paper Excellence to purchase Domtar; Nekoosa, Rothschild operations will continue under Domtar management
Paper Excellence confirmed Tuesday it will purchase Domtar.
Response to environmental penalties levied at Skookumchuck Pulp
[Richmond, BC] – Skookumchuck Pulp has recently received three different administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) from the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for non-compliance events that occurred between 2017 and 2020.
Continuing Consumer Conversations About Carton Recycling
Carton Council Canada (CCC) recently wrapped up an 8-week social media campaign focused on increasing the public’s awareness about recycling cartons.
Paper Excellence enters into definitive agreement to acquire Domtar for $55.00 per share in cash
Strategic transaction to accelerate Paper Excellence’s growth strategy, including entry into attractive US market; expands Domtar’s financial resources, potential customer base and product offerings (All financial information is in U.S. dollars)
Cascades Reports on Shareholders' Voting Results for the Election of Directors
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, May 7, 2021 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and paper tissue products, held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2021.
Interfor announces $35-million project for Castlegar
Interfor is announcing a $35-million improvement project in its Castlegar facility, according to vice-president of western operations Andrew Horahan.
Investing in Climate Action at Resolute’s Kénogami Mill
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at our Kénogami (Quebec) paper mill are set to decrease by approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 equivalent each year, thanks to a $5.5 million investment announced in March 2021.
Paper machine starts rolling in Powell River
Catalyst Powell River’s mill is running paper again.
Northern Pulp withdraws Environmental Assessment registration for replacement Effluent Treatment Facility
Plans being developed to overhaul mill operations including an advanced ETF
Maintenance Project Concludes Successfully; Green Power Flowing Again
Edmundston, NB (May 4, 2021) – Twin Rivers Paper Company’s Edmundston pulp mill recently completed a biomass cogeneration unit maintenance shutdown; a project which began in the middle of April.
Jay paper mill owners file lawsuit against Florida company connected to 2020 explosion
Pixelle Specialty Solutions and related companies claim that on April 15, 2020 a digester ruptured at the Androscoggin Mill as a result of failed welds, holding Trico Mechanical Contractors, Inc. responsible.
Wood supply, labour key to success in northwest, says CEO of New Resolute Forest Products
Success of wood-products business 'good for our footprint in northwestern Ontario': Remi Lalonde
Kootenay pulp mill receives more than $100,000 in fines
The Skookumchuck Pulp Mill, located just north of Kimberley and Cranbrook, has received a series of fines from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Environmental Protection Division for exceeding permitted discharge limits of treated wastewater ($52,000); non compliance with air emissions ($18,800); and landfill non-compliance ($40,000).