Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to discontinue newsprint mill operations, impacting 150 workers

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper is discontinuing its newsprint mill operations due to a decline in demand.The company made the announcement Thursday, and says 150 people will be impacted by the closure.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Announces Increased Focus on Softwood Kraft Pulp Operations in 2026 and Beyond

THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 22, 2026 /CNW/ - Citing a uniquely large decline in demand for newsprint over the past several years, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper announced today that it will file notices with ...
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Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to End Newsprint Production in Q1 2026 as a Decade-Long Market Slide Deepens

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper points to “significant increases” in input costs alongside demand decline. That aligns with ...
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Economic advisor says pulp machine shutdown at Cantonment paper mill may see ripple effect

International Paper confirms there are currently around 550 workers at the Cantonment mill. WEAR News spoke to workers, residents, and business owners. Many didn't want to go on camera, but shared how ...
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Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to discontinue newsprint mill operations in Q1 2026

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper will permanently cease its newsprint mill operations in Thunder Bay in the Q1 2026, citing an insurmountable decline in market demand. The company will file closure notices ...
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Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to halt newsprint production, cutting 150 jobs

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper is ceasing production of newsprint due to a decline in demand over several years. In a Jan. 22 ...