Press Releases

Temporary Closure – Public Library and Common Area at Pearson Plaza
The owner of the Pearson Plaza is conducting remedial work that require a temporary closure of the Elliot Lake Public Library and common areas of the Pearson Plaza.
Foodland and Dollarama remain open and are not affected by the closure and remedial work. The landlord posted the attached notice on site. 
The city apologizes for any inconvenience the loss of service will have on library...
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April 17, 2019
ELLIOT LAKE – At a Special Council meeting on April 16, 2019, the City of Elliot Lake purchased the 13-acre former Algo Mall property at a cost of $900,000. The purchase agreement came as a result of months of negotiations with 2205730 Ontario Inc. a Sudbury company with expertise in retirement housing and commercial property management. 2205730 Ontario Inc. recently acquired the land from the former owner Eastwood Mall and was in a position to sell the...
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ELLIOT LAKE - The roof of the Lester B Pearson Civic Centre partially collapsed during the early evening of Thursday, February 21, 2019. No injuries have been reported. Elliot Lake Fire Dept. and Public Works crews were on site within minutes and have secured the scene.
The public is being asked to refrain from accessing the site. The building, housing a 340-seat community theatre, mining museum and various administrative offices will remain closed for the foreseeable future...
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ELLIOT LAKE - At Monday night’s meeting, Council agreed to sell a small portion of the existing Public Works yard on Timber Road to Timberock International to accommodate a planned expansion of their existing manufacturing facility. Council declared the 0.59 acre portion as surplus to the needs of the municipality to begin the process of the land sale.
Mayor Dan Marchisella noted “we are more than happy to accommodate a growing business and major employer in the...
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City Council passes motion seeking new partnership with Serpent River First Nation for waterfront and other economic development opportunities
ELLIOT LAKE – At last night’s Council meeting, the City unanimously passed a pivotal resolution indicating its support for an equal partnership with the Serpent River First Nation for future waterfront / rural development within its municipal borders. The wide ranging motion supports the concepts of reconciliation...
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