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Atikokan Generating Station approved for another five years of operation

Atikokan Generating Station approved for another five years of operation

Northwestern Ontario facility is the largest biomass-fuelled plant in North America
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Ontario leads new research into aerial firefighting

Ontario leads new research into aerial firefighting

MNR's Aviation, Forest Fire & Emergency services branch is leading the first field-based experiments in the world to examine the effectiveness of 'skimmer' airtankers
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Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former mill site

Remediation will follow environmental assessment at former mill site

Sturgeon Falls wants to ensure property's safety ahead of commercial, housing development
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Environment ministry revoked penalties for Terrace Bay pulp mill

Environment ministry revoked penalties for Terrace Bay pulp mill

The province erroneously penalized the company for discharging contaminants into the air
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Former Sturgeon mill to be converted to business centre and housing

Former Sturgeon mill to be converted to business centre and housing

The 27-acre land parcel is expected to create business development, affordable housing opportunities
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Cochrane 'looking tragedy in the eye', turning it into opportunity after mill fire

Cochrane 'looking tragedy in the eye', turning it into opportunity after mill fire

Firefighters from nearby communities turned up to help battle the blaze
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Union leader wants Rayonier to sell Témiscaming plant as layoffs begin

Union leader wants Rayonier to sell Témiscaming plant as layoffs begin

‘We’re not asking them to give the mill away,” Unifor Local 233 president said, ‘but to sell it for its market value and get out of town’
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Fire rips through Cochrane's historic plywood mill

Fire rips through Cochrane's historic plywood mill

No injuries reported from blaze at the Rockshield Engineered Wood Products plant on Aug. 9
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Market demand fuels expansion at mass timber plant

Market demand fuels expansion at mass timber plant

Stocked with northern wood, Element 5 receives government funding to grow its footprint
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Feds fund economic development, forestry technician positions

Feds fund economic development, forestry technician positions

FedNor earmarked $1 million for four North Shore communities
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