Officials and residents of Kapuskasing gathered Wednesday to call on provincial and federal governments to work with the town to keep a paper mill from closing, urging them to “not point fingers at each other.” Kap Paper announced it will begin winding down after failing to secure immediate financial support from the federal government. …the timing “doesn’t appear to be aligning” for a solution to keep the mill open. …Ottawa said Tuesday that it would keep working to help save the mill, with Industry Minister saying it had offered supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund and targeted programs. …Meanwhile, the provincial government said Monday it has provided Kap Paper with millions to help cover operating expenses and is “disappointed” that the federal government has failed to join in providing immediate support. …Peter Politis, mayor of nearby Cochrane, Ont., said the issue impacts the entire northern Ontario community.

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