The Township of Nairn and Hyman is preparing for significant economic fallout after Interfor announced it would indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmills in Nairn Centre and Gogama. …The township … expects layoffs could begin as early as mid-June, with the mill continuing operations until the end of the month before shutting down indefinitely, Mayor Amy Mazey said. “It’s indefinite due to tariffs and other issues, and there are no plans at this point to restart it. But everyone’s hope is — that this is just a temporary solution,” Mazey said. …The township has already started coordinating its response, including reaching out to leaders in the nearby town of Espanola, which saw the closure of the Domtar pulp and paper mill in 2023. …Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Bélanger also called on the federal government to step in warning the closure could put more than 200 forestry jobs at risk.

Additional coverage: Statement from the Township of Nairn and Hyman Re: Closure of the Interfor Nairn Centre Mill