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Paper Excellence offers $200,000 funding support to Nova Scotia’s wildfire rebuilding efforts

Paper Excellence shared in a press statement that it has committed $200,000 to support the rebuilding efforts for the individuals, families, and communities in Shelburne and Barrington, Nova Scotia, impacted by the wildfires in June 2023.

With eligible matching from Canada and Nova Scotia governments, the total impact of the funding is $250,000.

The wildfire that impacted Shelburne County was reportedly the biggest in Nova Scotia’s history, shares Paper Excellence. The company noted that it is pleased to work with the Canadian Red Cross Atlantic Canada, the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Municipality of Barrington, and the Municipality of Shelburne to support the Nova Scotians who need it.