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Accountability, co-operation among recommendations in Elliot Lake report

Accountability, co-operation among recommendations in Elliot Lake report

There’s plenty of blame to go around in the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall roof, according to a biting report released from the Elliot Lake Inquiry on Oct. 15.
Domtar, Espanola reach tax agreement

Domtar, Espanola reach tax agreement

The Town of Espanola and Domtar Inc. have reached an agreement that resolves outstanding tax matters.
Espanola: more than just a pretty face

Espanola: more than just a pretty face

Call Espanola the little community that could. In 2013, a reassessment of the Domtar sawmill by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. (MPAC) threw the community for a loop.

Redaction request rejected by mall inquiry judge

A request to omit portions of a report on the Elliot Lake roof mall collapse has been rejected by the presiding judge.
North Shore receives $419,000 in provincial funding

North Shore receives $419,000 in provincial funding

Communities along Lake Superior’s north shore are receiving more than $419,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for seven projects.

Elliot Lake mall inspector facing criminal charges

The engineer who last inspected the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake before its roof collapsed has been charged by the OPP. Robert Wood, 64, of Sault Ste.

Domtar dinged for environmental violations

Domtar Inc. has been fined for environmental violations related to its Espanola operations. On Dec.

Wikwemikong getting new business centre

The Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC), located on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve , is getting $1 million from the Ontario government to build a new small business centre.
Wind project reaping rewards for Manitoulin First Nation

Wind project reaping rewards for Manitoulin First Nation

Wind generation hasn’t been an easy proposition for the Mother Earth Renewable Energy (MERE) project. In its first year of operation, the $12.
Manitoulin ferry facing changes to increase ridership

Manitoulin ferry facing changes to increase ridership

The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) will implement changes to the operation of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry following the release of a report warning declining ridership could spell trouble for the ship in the next five years.