Kris Svela

Kris Svela has worked in community newspapers for the past 36 years covering politics, human
interest, courts, municipal councils, and the wide range of other topics of community interest.
He recently moved back to Elliot Lake, where he was raised, and is covering stories from his
hometown, Blind River and points in between. If you have a story you believe is important
contact Kris through Elliot Lake Today

Email

kcsvela56@vianet.ca

Recent Work by Kris

Former Elliot Lake school eyed for apartments, townhouses

Waterloo developer is in the early stages of revelopment at seven-acre site

Dec 22, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

New $10M Blind River hotel will open in 2025

Tache Construction is developing 72-room facility as a Comfort Inn and Suites

Dec 4, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Coworking space opens for Elliot Lake entrepreneurs

ELNOS launching pilot program to help entrepreneurs boost their businesses

Aug 28, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Elliot Lake to hire recruitment firm to find next CAO

Former CAO Daniel Gagnon was removed from the top post in April

May 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake CAO 'relieved of duties'

Daniel Gagnon had served in the city's top administrative role since 2018

May 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Former Elliot Lake mall property back on sale

The decision to sell Algo Mall property was made unanimously by newly elected council members at its first regular council meeting Monday evening

Nov 29, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Elliot Lake's Pearson Plaza sold to developer

Southern Ontario developer has growing interest in Elliot Lake

Oct 24, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Algoma Chrysler has its new owner, 37 years later

Under Sept. 1 deal, Algoma Chrysler and Manitoulin Chrysler now under the same ownership

Sep 8, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Two Elliot Lake mid-century buildings receiving new lease on life

Renovations will create residential and commercial spaces in landmark buildings

Jan 28, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Maple Acres Farm sets up shop in Blind River

Shop to sell eggs, poultry, maple syrup from Maple Acres Farm, work with 27 small businesses

Jan 21, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >