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Northern Pulp mill withdraws court challenge against Nova Scotia: ministerNova Scotia's environment minister said the company confirmed the mill will be withdrawing from the province's environmental assessment process.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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Nova Scotia government to spend $19 million to dredge lagoon near First NationThe province said in a news release Monday the cleanup of the lagoon near a Mi'kmaq community is expected to start in 2022.CanadaMar 23, 2021
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Coronavirus costs shrink Nova Scotia’s surplus in fiscal 2019-20 to $2.3 millionOfficials estimate the cleanup of Boat Harbour, which has yet to begin, will cost $291.9 million.EconomyAug 20, 2020
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Nova Scotia environment minister issues order to Northern Pulp on cleanup, decommissioningThe order focuses on the removal of the leachate, decommissioning of effluent pipes and cleanup of ditches and aeration basins.EnvironmentMay 14, 2020
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Province of Nova Scotia releases final terms of reference for Northern Pulp"This document provides a road map for the company to follow as it works to submit an environmental assessment report."CanadaApr 28, 2020
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After Northern Pulp mill closure, anxiety mounts in rural N.S. communities dependent on forestryThe province's forestry industry had been shipping between 35 and 40 per cent of harvested pulpwood - the portions of a tree that can't be used for lumber - to the now idled Northern Pulp Mill.EnvironmentFeb 17, 2020
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‘Melting pot of harmony’: Mi’kmaq artist receives outpouring of support after sign is vandalizedThe sign that was vandalized is renowned in Nova Scotia and is located along Highway 104, near the province's border with New Brunswick.CanadaFeb 6, 2020
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Talks ongoing with Nova Scotia mill over millions in outstanding loans: premierMcNeil's spokesman confirmed Thursday the outstanding total is roughly $85-million.PoliticsFeb 6, 2020
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Vandalized provincial sign an act of racism in response to Northern Pulp shut down: N.S. MP"Some people seem to be wanting to take it out on the First Nation's people and that's just not okay, that's racism," said Zann.EnvironmentFeb 3, 2020
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N.S. government extends Northern Pulp’s use of Boat Harbour wastewater treatment plant until AprilThe hibernation plan of the Northern Pulp mill, which prepares the facility for its indefinite closure, is on track to be completed by the end of April.PoliticsJan 30, 2020
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