Domtar to indefinitely idle British Columbia pulp mill, affecting 400 workers

Canada

First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 12:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Domtar will indefinitely idle its pulp mill in Howe Sound, British Columbia, putting 400 people out of work. The move may reduce regional industrial output.

SO WHAT?

The closure threatens local employment and could affect pulp supply and the regional economy.

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medicinehatnews.comen

Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat News

Aug 21, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

lethbridgeherald.comen

Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work

Aug 21, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

thepeterboroughexaminer.comen

Domtar to indefinitely idle pulp mill in Howe Sound, B.C., putting 400 out of work

Aug 21, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC