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Meet Sasha Irving, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Northern Pulp

How did you come to work at Paper Excellence?As a consultant I was doing work with the forestry sector in Nova Scotia including some work with Northern Pulp when the job opportunity presented itself. I’m thrilled to have taken on this new role in Nova Scotia. What drew you to sustainability work and why do you like it?I’ve been working with the Nova Scotia forestry sector for a while and understand the important role the sector plays in the province

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Meet Diane Gladman, Number 2 Backtender At Catalyst Crofton

Diane Gladman was profiled on the Forestry Friendly Communities website earlier this month. As March wraps up, we wanted to share Diane’s full profile here. Diane is a great example of a multi-generational forestry family who is currently living the industry’s sustainability story. In your role, what are your responsibilities? What does your typical day look like? I’ve worked the Crofton mill for 22 years and have worked my way up through the mill. Right now, I take care the dry end

Meet Diane Gladman, Number 2 Backtender at Catalyst Crofton

Diane Gladman was profiled on the Forestry Friendly Communities website earlier this month. As March wraps up, we wanted to share Diane’s full profile here. Diane is a great example of a multi-generational forestry family who is currently living the industry’s sustainability story. In your role, what are your responsibilities? What does your typical day look like?I’ve worked the Crofton mill for 22 years and have worked my way up through the mill. Right now, I take care the dry

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Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to College of the Rockies for scholarship program

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] –Paper Excellence announced today that it is donating $50,000 to the College of the Rockies to create a Paper Excellence student awards scholarship program. Over the next five years, ten $1,000 scholarship awards will be distributed each year. Paper Excellence operates Skookumchuck Pulp mill which is located just north of Cranbrook and Kimberley in the East Kootenays. The awards are meant to encourage and recognize local youth with good academic achievement in high school who

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Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to Vancouver Island University for scholarship program

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Vancouver Island University (VIU) to create a Paper Excellence student awards scholarship program. Over the next five years, ten $1,000 scholarship awards will be distributed each year. Paper Excellence operates two mills on Vancouver Island­—Catalyst Crofton and Catalyst Port Alberni—and one mill on the Sunshine Coast—Howe Sound Pulp & Paper. The awards are meant to encourage and recognize Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast youth.

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Regular seasonal operation of the Cowichan Lake weir to begin in early April

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – In early April, Catalyst Crofton, a Paper Excellence company, will resume regular seasonal operation the Cowichan Lake weir (dam) that regulates water flow out of Cowichan Lake. Once operating, the weir operation will gradually reduce water flow from the lake to the river in order to have enough extra water in the lake to achieve the target river flow during the dry summer months. Catalyst Crofton operates the weir under the direction of the

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Paper Excellence Expresses Hope For Speedy End To CP Rail Dispute

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced it hopes for a speedy end to the CP Rail labour dispute which will begin to impact Skookumchuck Pulp Inc., Paper Excellence’s mill located in the East Kootenays. Global logistics have been incredibly challenging for the company during the pandemic and the additional impacts from devastating wildfires and flood events in BC last year made the situation ever more difficult. The CP Rail strike will further disrupt and impact Skookumchuck

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Forestry Careers Offer Unique Benefits to Workers

Young workers starting new careers say work-life balance and job opportunities are top priorities. Forestry careers offer both. Domtar’s Bonny Skene explains the appeal of working in the forest products industry.

Paper Excellence expresses hope for speedy end to CP Rail dispute

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced it hopes for a speedy end to the CP Rail labour dispute which will begin to impact Skookumchuck Pulp Inc., Paper Excellence’s mill located in the East Kootenays. Global logistics have been incredibly challenging for the company during the pandemic and the additional impacts from devastating wildfires and flood events in BC last year made the situation ever more difficult. The CP Rail strike will further disrupt and impact Skookumchuck

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Celebrating International Women’s Day With Sabrina De Branco

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re pleased to introduce Sabrina de Branco, Vice President of Global Sustainability. How did you come to work at Paper Excellence? I have been working in the pulp and paper sector for nine years and within sustainability for 14 years. In 2021, Paper Excellence Group invited me to contribute to the development of its global sustainability strategy, so that the Group’s companies are prepared for the challenges that are emerging and can

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Sabrina de Branco

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re pleased to introduce Sabrina de Branco, Vice President of Global Sustainability. How did you come to work at Paper Excellence?I have been working in the pulp and paper sector for nine years and within sustainability for 14 years. In 2021, Paper Excellence Group invited me to contribute to the development of its global sustainability strategy, so that the Group’s companies are prepared for the challenges that are emerging and can guarantee

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Paper Excellence Thanks Government Of Saskatchewan For Support On Railway Service Issue At Meadow Lake

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – On February 11, Paper Excellence first publicly raised serious concerns about poor rail service provided by CN Rail. Full CN rail service is critical to moving products from Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp mill to global markets. While rail service has not yet improved, Paper Excellence has appreciated the recent advocacy the Saskatchewan government has undertaken with the federal government and the Minister of Transport, Minister Alghabra. Specifically, Minister Fred Bradshaw has written a strong

Paper Excellence thanks Government of Saskatchewan for support on railway service issue at Meadow Lake

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – On February 11, Paper Excellence first publicly raised serious concerns about poor rail service provided by CN Rail. Full CN rail service is critical to moving products from Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp mill to global markets. While rail service has not yet improved, Paper Excellence has appreciated the recent advocacy the Saskatchewan government has undertaken with the federal government and the Minister of Transport, Minister Alghabra. Specifically, Minister Fred Bradshaw has written a strong

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Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] –Paper Excellence announced today its $50,000 donation to the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund operated by Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB). The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF) provides grants to Indigenous women-owned businesses who may lack access to conventional financing. For a business to qualify for the program, it must be at least 51% owned and controlled by an Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) woman and be registered in Canada. “Paper Excellence is focused

Domtar women leaders share their insights in this story

Women Leaders Share Career Insights and Expertise

For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting three women leaders who are making a difference at Domtar and in the pulp and paper industry. Learn how they encourage other young women interested in this industry.

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Write a Letter in Honor of Black Inventors

In honor of Black History Month, why not write and mail a letter? This simple act uses the ubiquitous creations of two Black inventors. Read on to learn about John Lee Love and Philip Bell Downing.

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Paper Excellence Announces Meadow Lake Production Slowdown Due To Lack of Railway Service

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced an indefinite production slowdown of its Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan BCTMP mill due to repeated lack of railway service. Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Inc., which employs 190 people and infuses over $1 million daily into Canada’s economy, is dependent on CN Rail, which has failed to transport Meadow Lake’s pulp production to ports for months. The mill has exhausted local storage facilities. “While we remain committed to servicing our customers’ needs

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Paper Excellence Announces Meadow Lake Production Slowdown Due To Lack of Railway Service

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced an indefinite production slowdown of its Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan BCTMP mill due to repeated lack of railway service. Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Inc., which employs 190 people and infuses over $1 million daily into Canada’s economy, is dependent on CN Rail, which has failed to transport Meadow Lake’s pulp production to ports for months. The mill has exhausted local storage facilities. “While we remain committed to servicing our customers’ needs

Paper Excellence receives $8.6 million in funding from CleanBC

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence is pleased to have received $8.6 million of the more than $70 million in provincial funding announced by the CleanBC Industry Fund yesterday. CleanBC Industry Fund is a provincial government program that invests a portion of government’s carbon tax revenues into businesses working on emission reduction projects. This round of funding is expected to reduce emissions by 4.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent over the next decade. “This funding is being invested

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Paper Excellence receives $8.6 million in funding from CleanBC

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence is pleased to have received $8.6 million of the more than $70 million in provincial funding announced by the CleanBC Industry Fund yesterday. CleanBC Industry Fund is a provincial government program that invests a portion of government’s carbon tax revenues into businesses working on emission reduction projects. This round of funding is expected to reduce emissions by 4.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent over the next decade. “This funding is being invested

Domtar employees train to return to work at Kingsport.

Enthusiastic Employees Return to Work in Kingsport

As construction on Domtar’s first packaging plant nears completion, the first employees return to work to see old friends and learn new skills. Read about our progress at the mill and positive changes for our team.

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Paper Excellence partners with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies to create $50,000 trades scholarship fund

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced it has partnered with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to create a $50,000 scholarship fund. The scholarship fund will provide two $5,000 awards annually to students of self-declared Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis) who are enrolled full-time in a Trades and Industrial diploma or apprenticeship level program at any SIIT campus or community-based location. The scholarship fund is supported by the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship

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Develop a Reading Habit in 2022 With These Books

Is developing a reading habit one of your New Year’s resolutions? Get started with one of these books recommended by Domtar colleagues. We’ve also included several titles printed on Domtar publishing paper.

Work with paper. Experts say paper can help you be more productive.

Wherever You Work, Work With Paper

Whether you work in the office or at home to start 2022, work with paper. Experts give paper the nod over digital alternatives in four areas. Find out more.

EAM’s expansion will produce airlaid nonwoven material

EAM Is Poised to Become a Leading Airlaid Nonwoven Supplier

An expansion at Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) will allow the company to produce airlaid nonwoven material for a wide range of applications. Learn more about EAM and its industry-leading absorbent cores and nonwoven materials, all made from our sustainably produced fluff pulp.