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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

Recent Work by Linda

Defence argues 32 years of leaking led to Elliot Lake mall collapse

Defence argues 32 years of leaking led to Elliot Lake mall collapse

Robert Wood's lawyer pointed to expert testimony that leaking at the Algo Centre Mall had been going on for years, and charged that its latest owner had received a $2-million discount for buying it 'as is.'
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Former engineer didn't check Elliot Lake mall beam that would prove fatal

Former engineer didn't check Elliot Lake mall beam that would prove fatal

Robert Wood, who is currently on trial in connection with two deaths following the collapse of a mall roof in Elliot Lake, says he made a judgement call during a 2012 inspection just weeks before the incident.
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Former engineer says Elliot Lake mall beams 'pristine' in 2009

Former engineer says Elliot Lake mall beams 'pristine' in 2009

Robert Wood began testifying Tuesday in his trial on criminal charges following the 2012 collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake.
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