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BMI Group wants to put 'wood back to work' with Espanola bio-hub mill concept

BMI Group wants to put 'wood back to work' with Espanola bio-hub mill concept

Brownfield redeveloper looks to finalize mill deal in May, reach out to North Shore communities for support
Shuttered Espanola mill may have a buyer in BMI Group

Shuttered Espanola mill may have a buyer in BMI Group

Brownfield developer looks to finalize deal with Domtar to acquire pulp and paper plant, which closed in 2023
Northeast First Nations team up with province on two proposed hydro power projects

Northeast First Nations team up with province on two proposed hydro power projects

Moose River, Albany River basins contain an estimated 3,570 megawatts of future hydroelectric power
Canadian lumber is the foundation for an affordable housing strategy, says Unifor

Canadian lumber is the foundation for an affordable housing strategy, says Unifor

Buffeted by U.S. tariffs, forestry union pushes for national strategy to keep lumber mills operating, workforces in place
Habitat restoration work in store at Superior Fine Papers site

Habitat restoration work in store at Superior Fine Papers site

Local Remedial Action Plan group working with property owner to improve aquatic habitats, maintain part of the land as natural greenspace.
Washington set to hike Canadian softwood lumber tariffs

Washington set to hike Canadian softwood lumber tariffs

U.S. industry lobby calls Canada unfair traders while Ontario politicians serve up disappointment
Tariffs a 'real opportunity' for made-in-Ontario supply chain: OFIA president

Tariffs a 'real opportunity' for made-in-Ontario supply chain: OFIA president

In talks with the United States and industry leaders, Ian Dunn says the message is about collaboration
Strong regional sawmills, other forestry operations, can withstand ‘economic war,’ labour leader says

Strong regional sawmills, other forestry operations, can withstand ‘economic war,’ labour leader says

Unifor represents hundreds of workers at a variety of forestry operations in the Northwest
‘It’s not good news’: local forestry expert reacts to Canada-U.S. tariff war

‘It’s not good news’: local forestry expert reacts to Canada-U.S. tariff war

But Laird Van Damme, chair of Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation, says he remains optimistic
Workers escape injury after roof section falls at Dryden mill

Workers escape injury after roof section falls at Dryden mill

The incident forced a one-day suspension of operations in the chemical plant