Around the North

Multimillion-dollar infrastructure project planned (4/02)

Preparatory work on a new Super Lock on the St. Mary's River is expected to commence by year's end. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, operators of the canal at Sault Ste.

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Highway four-laning progresses (4/02)

Four-laning work on a 26-kilometre stretch of Highway 69 from Rankin Lake Road in Parry Sound south to MacTier is progressing on schedule, and the new lanes are expected to be opened by fall 2003.

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North Bay site of interim tourism marketing office (4/02)

The province will establish an interim office and steering committee to oversee marketing and tourism efforts in Northern Ontario.

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Mine fined for safety violation (4/02)

Placer Dome was fined $550,000 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for two violations that caused the death of one worker and injured another three years ago.

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Forest fire suppression costs to rise (4/02)

Forest-fire suppression in Northern Ontario will likely cost more this year. The pilots who fly CL-415 waterbombers say the government's refusal to give them more pay could cost an extra $600,000.