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Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

The company said it welcomed the province’s decision to work collaboratively with the mill at a time when B.C.’s forestry sector is facing “extraordinary pressures.”

The mill, located in Port Mellon near Langdale, has approximately 400 employees who have been without work since Domtar announced in August that it was indefinitely idling operations.

READ MORE: Howe Sound pulp and paper mill curtailment to impact approximately 400 workers : My Coast Now

Domtar said the forest industry continues to face significant economic and competitive challenges.

The company said it believes its collaboration with the province represents an important first step toward supporting a strong and sustainable future for the sector and the communities that depend on it.

Scheduled maintenance at the mill will go ahead as planned, followed by the mill’s restart.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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