Pulp & Paper
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Mackenzie Pulp Mill fined $900,000 for leaking effluent into BC lake
Two incidents involving discharge coming from the mill that was found to be harmful to fish.
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US publishers worry about pricier Canadian newsprint with new tariffs
Critics of the paper tariffs say it’s US newspapers that will ultimately be harmed.
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Power utilities forced to adapt as climate change brings wilder weather
Significant weather events have consistently increased over the last five years, according to the CEA.
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US hits Canadian forestry industry with more duties
US department of Commerce claims Canadian exporters underpriced uncoated groundwood paper by between 0 and 22.16%.
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NAFTA tribunal rules Canada did not violate trade agreement in BC pulp mill case
Mercer claimed competing pulp mills in the province received more favourable treatment over purchase/sale of power.
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Directive issued to Northern Pulp after ash leak earlier this month
Plan required to prevent further discharges of power boiler ash slurry into a ditch.
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Assessment of Nova Scotia mill’s effluent plan according to rules:deputy
Northern Pulp has until 2020 to replace its current effluent treatment plant in Boat Harbour near Pictou.
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Feds open to helping newsprint producers slapped with US tariff
Carr okay with a global approach similar to what the Liberal government did for the softwood lumber industry.
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Pipelines, not carbon taxes, bigger factor in energy competitivess: report
Overhaul of environmental and regulatory review process for major energy projects will make-or-break plan for the future.
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Cascades to close New York City packaging plant
Facility has reached its physical limits, selling property for $72 million.
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Norbord suspends operations at mill, site evacuated due to BC wildfires
More than 8,500 people in BC have been ordered to leave their homes due to the wildfires.
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Worker killed at BC Domtar mill identified
57-year old Jim Macleod had worked at the mill for 37 years, and was an active member of the local Unifor union.
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Softwood dispute redux – it’s time to secure new lumber markets
Victory in the latest trade battle will only be secured if Canada uses all of the weapons in its arsenal.
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Federal government set to help softwood industry with $1B aid package
Plan expected to include EI enhancements for laid-off workers and funds to assist with exploring new markets and innovations.
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Lumber exports push wholesale sales above $60 billion for first time
Gains in March were led by the building material and supplies subsector.
