A judge in British Columbia has granted an extension to Northern Pulp's creditor protection until the middle of July, when lawyers for the company expect to present the court with details of a sales process.

Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick granted the company's request after a short hearing in B.C. Supreme Court on Friday during which a lawyer for Northern Pulp explained that multiple parties have expressed interest in submitting a bid on assets, but there was not enough time to work through negotia…