This statement has just been released by the Province of Nova Scotia:
Premier Darrell Dexter today, Sept. 22, announced that the province has negotiated a new, better agreement for Nova Scotia taxpayers to reopen the former NewPage mill and keep hundreds of people working in the Strait region.
“I want to thank the people of the Strait. Their hard work, sacrifice and determination over the past year has paid off,” said Premier Dexter. “Even after it appeared there was no hope, both parties worked through the night and I’m very pleased to say we now have a new agreement that is a better deal for Nova Scotians.
Statement from Pacific West:
"I am very pleased -for the employees of the mill, members of the community, and the mill's many suppliers and customers - to be able to announce that the issues that yesterday prevented the mill from restarting have been overcome...continue to work hard together over the coming years to ensure that Port Hawkesbury remains the highest quality, most competitive paper mill of its kind in North America.
Starting next week, we intend to call all employees back to work.
The UARB has advised us that it has extended
the date for filing of the required amendments to its previous order so
that the matter can be dealt with on an expedited basis next week. We
are pleased that NSPI has agreed to support that application.
It is our plan to take ownership Sept 28th, and
for paper to begin to roll off the machines in the very first days of
October. Our sales team has alerted customers and we are taking orders
now.
