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2 weeks ago | 
treefrogcreative.ca | Jonathan Migneault |Aya Dufour |Kevin Mason |Kelly McCloskey
ESPANOLA, Ontario — A property redevelopment company has bought the shuttered pulp and paper mill in Espanola, a year and a half after Domtar indefinitely idled the plant and cut 450 jobs. Tillsonburg-based BMI Group announced the acquisition on Thursday, while Domtar says the closing of the sale is still “subject to customary regulatory approvals.” …The Espanola mill still has 32 employees who have continued to manage and maintain the site.
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1 month ago | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
Critical minerals have become a key bargaining tool in the Canada-U.S. trade war. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada is motivated by his desire to tap into the country's critical minerals — essential components of today's energy technologies. As both countries aim to secure their supply chains, Canada has leverage, experts say.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
msn.com | Aya Dufour
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
treefrogcreative.ca | Aya Dufour |Kevin Mason |Bob Brash |Robert McKellar
Espanola looking to move away from forestry a year after Domtar idled the mill By Aya Dufour CBC News November 29, 2024 Category: Business & Politics Region: Canada, Canada East ESPANOLA, Ontario — It’s been a year since Domtar indefinitely idled Espanola’s pulp and paper mill and laid off 450 employees.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
Sudbury·NewEspanola is hoping to develop an economic diversification strategy that would look at taking advantage of the town’s services and proximity to Sudbury. Town to hold public consultations and develop an economic diversification strategyAya Dufour · CBC News · Posted: Nov 29, 2024 5:48 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoA small crew of Domtar employees remain on site for care and maintenance of the mill as the company tries to sell the property.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
Sudbury·NewA spokesperson with the City of Greater Sudbury says the garbage bin was screwed on top of the sidewalk grate to prevent encampments, as people staying in tents there are at risk of being harmed during snowplow operations. Unhoused people tell CBC they don’t believe this was done for their safety.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
Sudbury·NewIt was the last remaining business located where the event centre is set to be built. The project is slowly progressing, with city staff announcing an architecture firm will soon start design work. The other businesses in the downtown south district willingly sold their properties last yearAya Dufour · CBC News · Posted: Nov 27, 2024 5:14 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoWacky Wings' market value has been assessed at $2.4-million.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
SudburyThe distribution of the Robinson Huron Treaty settlement money is sowing division. Protestors want to hold a vote while the chief and council say they won’t entertain the idea. The protest at the entrance of the Sudbury-area First Nation is entering its 8th dayAya Dufour · CBC News · Posted: Nov 26, 2024 6:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoProtestors are pictured here on the 7th day of the demonstration at the entrance of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
SudburyDozens of community members have gathered at the entrance to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek this week to ask for a referendum on the distribution of the recent Robinson Huron Treaty settlement. Dozens of community members are at the entrance of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, calling for a referendumAya Dufour · CBC News · Posted: Nov 19, 2024 6:10 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoThe protest has reduced the entry to the community down to one lane. Traffic can still go through.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Aya Dufour
No free beds means this Sudbury shelter has to turn away hundreds of people every monthAya Dufour | CBC News | Posted: November 19, 2024 11:00 AM | Last Updated: Just nowCedar Place says housing crisis, newcomers and the arrival of winter are increasing demand for servicesImage | Salvation Army's Cedar PlaceCaption: Cedar Place is a 28-bed emergency shelter for women and families in Greater Sudbury. It is operated by the Salvation Army, which also runs a hotel program for men seeking shelter.
