Domtar indefinitely idles Howe Sound pulp mill, impacting 400 jobs

In British Columbia, Domtar has indefinitely idled operations at its Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill and the Bayview Fibre chipping facility, affecting around 400 employees. The decision stems from reduced demand from Asia, poor global pulp pricing, and a decline in affordable domestic fibre. Employees are left uncertain about their future, with some having recently relocated for work. The closure highlights a broader crisis in the B.C. forestry sector, prompting calls for government intervention to support affected workers.