Northern Pulp

• Northern Pulp files lawsuit seeking damages from Nova Scotia government

  Paper Excellence filed a statement of claim in Nova Scotia Supreme Court Thursday, alleging it has lost income and potential profits because of the provincial government's actions.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
  
• Northern Pulp mill withdraws court challenge against Nova Scotia: minister

  Nova Scotia's environment minister said the company confirmed the mill will be withdrawing from the province's environmental assessment process.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
  
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• Plan to restart idled Northern Pulp mill in Nova Scotia to be redrafted: company

  Northern Pulp says the company is drafting a new plan that calls for an overhaul of the mill and a more advanced treatment facility.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
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• Coronavirus costs shrink Nova Scotia’s surplus in fiscal 2019-20 to $2.3 million

  Officials estimate the cleanup of Boat Harbour, which has yet to begin, will cost $291.9 million.

  Economy

  Aug 20, 2020
• Boat Harbour Act decision likely Premier Stephen McNeil’s toughest, but telling for his legacy

  Chief Andrea Paul of Pictou Landing First Nation said Premier Stephen McNeil's legacy will be that he kept his word on the Boat Harbour Act and ending environmental racism.

  News

  Aug 7, 2020
• N.S. Mounties investigate racist letter sent to Pictou Landing First Nation chief

  Cpl. Jennifer Clarke, the spokeswoman for the Nova Scotia RCMP, says "the content of the letter is unacceptable."

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2020
• Northern Pulp appeals ministerial cleanup order, pauses environmental assessment 

  The order, issued by Environment Minister Gordon Wilson, outlined requirements for the collection and disposal of storm water and landfill leachate from the site.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2020
• Nova Scotia environment minister issues order to Northern Pulp on cleanup, decommissioning

  The order focuses on the removal of the leachate, decommissioning of effluent pipes and cleanup of ditches and aeration basins.

  Environment

  May 14, 2020
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• Nova Scotia to pay up to $10 million to assist cleanup of Northern Pulp site

  Nova Scotia sets maximum $10 million aid in cleaning up Northern Pulp mill.

  News

  May 12, 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."

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020