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By Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY \u2013 Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper has issued a statement saying the organization is complying with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ notice of violation after effluent was discharged into the Kaministiquia River last week. \u201cWe have been in continuous communication with the ministry since identifying the issue, and we are taking all steps necessary to fully comply with the Notice of Violation issued this week,\u201d Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper said in an email statement to Newswatch. The mill said they are monitoring the situation closely and have halted production until they are \u201ccertain that all MECP permit requirements are met.\u201d While the mill is shut down, the organization said, employees remain on the job site working… <\/p>\n

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By Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY \u2013 Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper has issued a statement saying the organization is complying with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ notice of violation after effluent was discharged into the Kaministiquia River last week. \u201cWe have been in continuous communication with the ministry since identifying the issue, and we are taking all steps necessary to fully comply with the Notice of Violation issued this week,\u201d Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper said in an email statement to Newswatch. The mill said they are monitoring the situation closely and have halted production until they are \u201ccertain that all MECP permit requirements are met.\u201d While the mill is shut down, the organization said, employees remain on the job site working... <\/p>\n

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