McGuinty Government Helping Retail And Service Workers Ontario is helping local retailers and workers in Elliot Lake rebuild their businesses after the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall. A community adjustment agreement has been signed with the City of Elliot Lake to help develop and implement a [Read more]
A company from Hearst has been fined $4,500 for a violation of the Aggregate Resources Act. NorBuilding Enterprises Ltd. pleaded guilty to operating an aggregate pit while its licence was under suspension. The pit was in operation for nine days while the licence was suspended. The court heard that [Read more]
“I join the residents of Elliott Lake in hope that the Independent Inquiry will ask the tough questions about the collapse so we can ensure that nobody has to go through what our community experienced. “I trust that the Honourable Justice Paul R. Bélanger will be complete in his examination of [Read more]
Matt’s 2nd video uploaded yesterday, “A few local flights from Ramsey to the Sudbury Airport” SUDBURY, ON – A local teenager will attempt to become the youngest person ever to fly solo across Canada in an amphibious aircraft. On July 10th, Matt Gougeon (16) will be leaving from [Read more]
Today, John Gerretsen, Attorney General, issued the following statement regarding the public inquiry into the events at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake: “The McGuinty government is committed to keeping the public informed as decisions related to the independent public inquiry are made. [Read more]
One of the claims of those who support free-trade is that ‘we can compete.’ This is often said in a way that seems to question the patriotism of those who raise concerns about the effect of unfettered free-trade agreements. After decades spent pushing Canada in this direction we are facing [Read more]
Three new fires have been confirmed thus far today. Timmins 33, a 0.1 hectare fire is currently listed as Not Under Control. Sudbury 62, also a 0.1 hectare fire is listed as Not Under Control. Bancroft 14 is currently Under Control at 0.3 hectares in size. Suppression efforts lead to fires Bancroft [Read more]
STUNT DRIVER CHARGED WAWA, ON – June 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Detachment in Wawa were conducting radar patrol on Highway 17 in Lendrum Township. A 1995 Dodge Caravan was recorded driving in excess of 50 kilometres per hour of the posted 90 kilometres per hour [Read more]
STRIKE MINERALS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS TO FINALIZE TORONTO, ON – Strike Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: STK) (“Strike” or the “Company”) is announcing that it is starting a 2 to 4 week temporary suspension of the [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – As residents of Elliot Lake grieve the victims of the Algo Centre Mall collapse, many are also dealing with the disruption of services resulting from the loss of a major community hub. A number of services provided by municipal, provincial and federal government have been [Read more]
Article courtesy WAWA Economic Development Corp. WAWA, ON – Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Molson Coors Canada and the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa held a reception with members of the Rotary Club of Wawa and the Municipality. The event celebrated the hard work of the Wawa community and [Read more]
FRONTCZAK, Apolinary ‘Paul’ – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday June 25, 2012 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving and supportive father of Krystine Virtanen (Mark) and Paul Frontczak (Louise). Cherished [Read more]
It is difficult to put thoughts together about Canada Day as Elliot Lake reels from the collapsed roof at the Algo Mall. While emergency crews worked, the country waited with baited breath and Canada Day was about the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. Still, throughout the north and across [Read more]
ORILLIA, ON – At the request of the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC), members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are conducting a death investigation following the roof collapse at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake. The death investigation being [Read more]
HUGHES EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES ALONG WITH GRATITUDE TO EMERGENCY WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Residents of Elliot Lake are grieving the loss of two of their own in the aftermath of the Algo Mall roof collapse. The emergency response which gripped the nation came to a [Read more]
