Domtar to shut down Crofton mill; COFI responds
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"Kermit Dahl, the mayor of Campbell River, B.C., said in September, “We are one pulp mill closure away from the total collapse of coastal forestry.” And now another mill is indeed set to close. Read on."

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News

Domtar to permanently shut down Crofton pulp mill

The closure will reduce the company’s annual production by some 380,000 air-dried metric tonnes of NBSK pulp and affect approximately 350 employees.

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COFI statement follows announcement of Crofton pulp mill closure

“The consequences of inaction for the struggling forestry sector are no longer theoretical,” said Kim Haakstad, president. “They are happening in real time.”

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Valmet plans first global Pulp Customer Days

Following the initial ‘save-the-date’ announcement, customers will receive a detailed program and invitation in early 2026.

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Laurentide Controls opens sixth centre in Bécancour

The company provides automation and instrumentation products to the pulp and paper sector, among other industrial markets.

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You only have five more days to nominate! This year’s deadline for submissions is Monday, Dec. 15.

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Pulp & Paper Canada’s Recruitment and Retention Survey is back!

Readers who complete the survey by the Jan. 9 deadline can enter a draw for a $100 gift card of their choosing.

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Unifor calls federal forestry supports “encouraging”

“The task force and enhanced work-sharing income replacement are measures Unifor has sought to support workers at pulp mills,” says Daniel Cloutier.

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North America softwood lumber market update: Q3 2025

Even though demand traditionally drops at this time of year, lumber prices popped slightly in early October 2025.

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