IGNACE, Ontario — The sawmill in this township along Highway 17 will be shutting down indefinitely in March. An Ignace spokesperson said Tuesday the township has been advised that the mill, owned by Domtar, will be shut down on March 12. A Domtar representative, speaking on background, confirmed the March 12 shutdown date and said the reasons for the decision are in a Jan. 13 news release from the company. Domtar announced that it will reduce in the first quarter of 2026 by 150 million board feet across its facilities in Canada and the United States. “Demand for lumber in North America remains weak, forcing us to adjust our production levels based on market conditions,” Domtar’s CEO, Luc Thériault, said. …Wes Ridler, business representative for the United Steelworkers, said the shutdown affects about 25 inside and outside employees. …The sawmill was temporarily shut down in December 2025 after the US pulled out of trade talks with Canada.