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Turbine project complete at Domtar

Turbine project complete at Domtar

By Chris Marchand Shortly after Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s appearance at Dryden’s 2010 Centennial Airshow, the PM was spirited off to Domtar for a $22.7 million announcement that would help Domtar’s Dryden mill achieve a higher [...]

Domtar to host bio-fuel development project

Domtar to host bio-fuel development project

By Chris Marchand Dryden’s Domtar mill site will soon be a proving ground for emerging technology that turns wood waste into bio-fuel. Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Michael Gravelle joined high-level representatives from Domtar and private [...]

Former Domtar manager takes role in local gold project

Dryden Observer Staff Well known former Domtar Dryden manager Norm Bush is making a move from forestry into the mining sector and staging a return to Northwestern Ontario. Named to the role of vice president – [...]

The bridge to somewhere?

Dryden Rotary is hoping Domtar will release the lands on the south side (left) of the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge, in order that they may create and maintain a small park. Photo by Chris Marchand Rotary [...]

Hudson mill files for bankruptcy protection

Due to the loss of the Ontario Wood Supply Competition and their bid for wood, the Hudson Sawmill has filed for bankruptcy protection through BDO Dunwoody. “We’re still hopeful that we can come to some agreement [...]

Domtar’s Public Advisory Group heads for the trees

Domtar hosted another information filled day for its Public Advisory Group (PAG) on Wednesday, August 18. Hosting a field tour, members of the PAG were taken on a day long tour of different forestry operations and [...]

Local focus will stay on pulp: Domtar CEO

Domtar Corporation CEO John D. Williams says there are no plans to restart the paper machines at the Dryden mill, just yet. Visiting Dryden, May 22, to greet the Prime Minister’s announcement of funding for a [...]

Tenure proposal sparks controversy

With meeting number two complete in Dryden, there seems to be a lot of controversy over the proposed changes in the tenure system for wood rights. Louie Ricci, President and owner of Ricci Trucking and Raleigh [...]

Restart likely for Ear Falls sawmill

With new ownership at the Ear Falls Sawmill, many are wondering what the future holds for the mill and their future employment. At the end of March, Eacom Timber Corporation, under a definitive purchase agreement, acquired [...]

Ear Falls sawmill sold

The idled Ear Falls sawmill as well as the rest of Domtar’s solid timber products division changed hands, Monday, as the company announced the sale of sawmill assets to Eacom, a new entrant to the forest [...]