Purchase of the paper mill: “historic day” for Baie-Comeau

Ontario company BMI Group held a press conference in Baie-Comeau on Thursday morning to announce its acquisition of the former paper mill. The sale of this historic site of importance to Baie-Comeau delights elected officials, although several steps remain to be taken for the site to have a new vocation. A subsidiary of BMI Group

François Legault talks economy with the mayor of Baie-Comeau

Energy is reserved for the Hy2gen company project in Baie-Comeau, confirms François Legault. This is a major project, brought up for discussion by the mayor of Baie-Comeau, Michel Desbiens, during his meeting with the Premier of Quebec. “I met with the mayor of Baie-Comeau, Michel Desbiens, who, as usual, is full of projects, economic projects.

Economic growth in Baie-Comeau, small businesses must adapt

While major industrial projects are pouring into Manicouagan, small businesses are being called upon to renew themselves. Closures and openings have been frequent in the past year, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Manicouagan (CCIM). A new commercial and economic reality has taken hold since the COVID-19 pandemic, observes CCIM General Manager

The Port of Baie-Comeau obtained its first Green Alliance certification

The Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation (“the Port”), a Green Marine participant since 2022, obtained his first Green Marine certification, the largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry of North America. “We have the duty and responsibility to promote the preservation of the environment and to always exceed expectations in all aspects,” says Karine

A new economic magazine is launched on the North Shore

The North Shore will now be well informed on the various aspects related to its economy. A new economic magazine has just been launched by Éditions Nordiques on June 5 and 6, in Sept-Îles and Baie-Comeau. “Éditions Nordiques, thanks to their expertise in regional information, identified a lack of in-depth and specialized coverage of the

Energy blocks: municipalities and businesses hold their breath

“All the work has been done, we just have to wait for the news,” says the mayor of Baie-Comeau. Last week, the city council granted $250,000 to an engineering firm to draw up plans to optimize the Jean-Noël Tessier industrial park and encourage businesses to establish themselves in the region. However, Quebec’s decision regarding the

Alcoa Awards : 1st place for the Baie-Comeau plant

The Alcoa aluminum smelter in Baie-Comeau qualifies as one of the most efficient on a global scale at Alcoa. Two promising projects in safety and the environment have earned it great recognition. As part of the Alcoa Health, Safety and Environment awards for 2023, Baie-Comeau earned first place, jointly with the Lista plant in Norway.

Refurbishment of Terminal No. 5: Baie-Comeau Port unveils preliminary development concept

Baie-Comeau Port has revealed a preliminary development concept for the refurbishment of Terminal No. 5. Dating back to the early 1960s, the current facilities of Terminal No. 5 have become outdated. This project aims to give them a new lease of life and optimize them by creating a high-performing multimodal port terminal. This will open