Sudbury

A highly toxic gas may have caused the death of an Inco Ltd. employee while he was working at the Copper Cliff nickel refinery two months ago. A 50 year-old man died suddenly on March 25 after his last shift at the refinery.

A 1990 graduate from Cambrian's journalism program, and a Cambrian scholar, is this year's recipient of the Cambrian College Alumni Award.

Closer ties between Falconbridge Ltd. and Inco Ltd. would deliver numerous benefits in developing new properties in the nickel-rich Sudbury basin, says Falconbridge's new president Derek Pannell.

Engineering and economic evaluations of five former Inco mines were underway in May to bring the Sudbury properties back into production this fall. Fort Knox Gold Resources Inc.

Laurentian University's school of engineering and Wabi Iron and Steel Corp. of New Liskeard will co-host an information seminar on mine-hoisting practices in South Africa. This session will be held in Room 110 at the Laurentian campus.

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 entrepreneurs and businesses with a 2002 Business Excellence Award at a gala reception, dinner and awards presentation on May 8.

The Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre received a $6.7-million cash infusion to help counter escalating construction costs. The money will be used to pay for construction costs, which rose from $22 million to $27.

Brent M. Eckert, a professor in Cambrian College's school of science, skills and technology, is the recipient of this year's President's Award for Excellence - faculty category.

By Diana Scheddin One person dies each week in Ontario as a result of injuries, three amputations occur every working day and 106, 000 people suffer injuries on the job that require time off, according to figures compiled two years ago by Brian Hagan

By Leslie Sanders The real estate markets in Northern Ontario have seen high sales throughout this turbulent year. Favourable interest rates have kept realtors busy during months that are normally quiet.