Temporary Production Shutdown at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Due to Historic Low Water Levels

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper has announced a temporary halt in newsprint production starting Monday, driven by extremely low water levels impacting Deer Lake Power’s ability to supply enough energy to the mill. This shutdown results from a "critical situation" caused by historically low precipitation throughout the province, which has dramatically lowered water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir and Beothuk Lake in the Exploits water system. The mill will cease operations until water levels recover to normal. During this downtime, workers will be reassigned to alternate tasks, while customer demand will be managed proactively using inventory reserves to minimize disruption. This event highlights the region’s water scarcity challenges and its impact on industrial production.