Hundreds out of work in Terrace Bay, Ont., after pulp mill idles operations
The Terrace Bay Pulp Mill is temporarily shutting down with no opening date in sight. As the northwestern Ontario community braces for the potential loss of its biggest employer, the mayor and union say they're not giving up hope. An industry specialist says such shutdowns could eventually drive up the cost of everyday paper products.
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![Nova Scotia's Transportation Department is looking to help forestry contractors affected by the closure of the Northern Pulp mill by selectively easing some spring weight restrictions on secondary roads. Companies looking to move wood or forestry equipment over short distances can now apply for a special move permit. An employee loads logs at Ledwidge Lumber Co. in Halifax on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese An employee loads logs at Ledwidge Lumber Co. in Halifax in 2017 to be shipped to pulp and paper mills for processing.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7074817.1704411745!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ns-road-restrictions-20200311.jpg)
The Terrace Bay Pulp Mill is temporarily shutting down with no opening date in sight. As the northwestern Ontario community braces for the potential loss of its biggest employer, the mayor and union say they're not giving up hope. An industry specialist says such shutdowns could eventually drive up the cost of everyday paper products.