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Len Gillis

Len Gillis

Graduating from the Journalism program at Canadore College in the 1970s, Gillis has spent most of his career reporting on news events across Northern Ontario with several radio, television and newspaper companies. He also spent time as a hardrock miner.

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len@villagemedia.ca

Recent Work by Len

Weekend fire prompts emergency action at Vale mine in Sudbury

Weekend fire prompts emergency action at Vale mine in Sudbury

All safe after electrical fire breaks out at Garson Mine
Sudbury New Democrat MPPs vote against changes to the Mining Act

Sudbury New Democrat MPPs vote against changes to the Mining Act

Ontario passes Bill 71 Building More Mines Act without support from opposition NDP or Liberals  
Cambrian's Innovation Centre welcomes $50K donation

Cambrian's Innovation Centre welcomes $50K donation

Sudbury engineering firm BESTECH helping to ensure the technological strength of the battery electric vehicle lab at Cambrian College
Geologists ready to rock Sudbury for their annual conference

Geologists ready to rock Sudbury for their annual conference

For the first time since 1999  the Geological Association of Canada is holding its annual meeting in Sudbury 
MacLean Engineering testing new robotic rock bolting in Sudbury

MacLean Engineering testing new robotic rock bolting in Sudbury

Mining equipment manufacturer is breaking new ground with robotic and autonomous technology to make the job safer
Still too much diesel particulate in Ontario mines: researcher

Still too much diesel particulate in Ontario mines: researcher

Despite recent pledge to reduce levels underground, United Steelworkers vow to for even lower limits
Vale working to meet demand for clean nickel for the auto market

Vale working to meet demand for clean nickel for the auto market

Company pledges $125M per year on exploration for the next five years in Canada
Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Sudbury project cited by Conservative government as a good example of why they want to speed up the process to get new mines into production
Sudbury industrial apparel-maker has the answer for ill-fitting PPE

Sudbury industrial apparel-maker has the answer for ill-fitting PPE

Alicia Woods contributes to a national report calling for better, safer clothing for women in the workplace
Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder

Sudbury MPP Jamie West wins agreement from Ontario Legislature to apologize to miners who were forced to inhale McIntyre Powder as part of their job