6 stories to start your day for Wednesday, August 4

5-year-agreement at VALE ratified with an 85% approval

Vale is announcing a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500. Wage increases of six percent over five years and maintaining post-retirement benefits for new hires are among the highlights. It was ratified in voting Tuesday evening with 85% approval. The new agreement takes effect immediately.

Road closure continues is Elliot Lake

Elliot Lake Drivers are being reminded of a road closure this morning. The Esten Drive South culvert work began yesterday and continues with road closures. The work will be located at the intersection at Highway 108 require the