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Reports the improvements of the Kruger Inc. newsprint and coated-paper mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.

Reports on the decrease of West Coast newsprint supplies because of the strikes in four papermills in British Columbia. Decrease in production of newsprint bought by western American newspaper; Closure of Fletcher Challenge Mills and MacMillan Bloedel mill.

Reports on the expansion program of manufacturers of newsprint in Ontario. Spruce Falls Inc.'s additional production capacity for pulp; Rainy River Forest Products Inc.'s production of high-gloss groundwood paper.

Reports on the resignation of four of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Kenaf Industries' directors. Shortage of working capital; Enron Capital & Trade Resources Corp.'s plan to provide the company with no further funding.

Deals with labor issues that affect the newsprint industry in Canada as of July 2004. Reason behind labor disputes against newsprint producer Abitibi; Information on other labor disputes against Abitibi in 1997.

Reports that Montreal, Quebec Province-based newsprint producer Abitibi-Consolidated is cutting back its mill capacity with the closure of one of its machines. Elimination of jobs; Move in response to slowdown in demand and soft prices; Plan by other newsprint companies to reduce their production.

Reports on Bowater Inc.'s announcement of plans to close its pulp mill in British Columbia as Montreal-based Abitibi-Consolidated announced its purchase of Stone Container Corp.' newsprint operations and related assets. Reason for the mill's closure; Details of Abitibi's purchase; Abitibi's negotiations with Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union.

Announces the decision of Noranda Forest Inc. to withdraw its plan to sell its newsprint operation in Masson-Angers, Quebec.