Elliot Lake 108

Engage with an informative podcast highlighting a small town in Northern Ontario that has captured large headlines over its existence. Join a traditional valued boomer through monologue views, story telling and life in Elliot Lake. If your interests lie with history or current events, entertainment or story telling, social issues or social media, or nature and wildlife, this is the podcast for you. Connect with the show and let your stories be heard. Your voice matters! A Podcast about People. A Platform for People.

E20-Getting to the Truth-Good Intentions with Minimal Execution

The Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake leaked almost immediately after it opened to the public.  We know for almost 2 decades that Algoma Central Properties did not make the Mall watertight. What did the 2nd owner Elliot Lake Retirement Living do during their 5+ years of owning the Mall, to make it watertight? 

10-04
01:11:44

E19-Elliot Lake June 23rd, 2012-Never Forgotten

Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 marks 9 years since the deadly collapse at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake.  Why is it important for us to acknowledge the anniversary of the collapse in Elliot Lake? Note: Listener advisory due to the sensitive subject nature.

06-22
31:21

E18-Wildlife Wonderland with Free Admission

Living in Elliot Lake with many different species of wildlife is like getting a year round free pass to the Zoo and Bird Sanctuary. In this episode, I’ll highlight a few of these stunning creatures and take a look at things we can do to co-exist with some of our wildlife friends. Elliot Lake 108 will also share a “Support Local Spotlight” on a local business that hangs where the wildlife roams and is also entertaining.

06-11
27:53

E17-Getting to the Truth-If you build it wrong, it will fall.

In this episode, we will touch on key witnesses that testified at the Elliot Lake Inquiry who involved with the construction and management of the Algo Centre Mall. The shopping mall in Elliot Lake leaked almost immediately after it opened to the public and continued to leak until that fatal day in June of 2012 where the partial roof collapse took the lives of Doloris Perizzolo and Lucie Aylwin. 

05-02
50:04

E16-Getting to the Truth-Witness Testimonies Commence

Witness testimony at the Elliot Lake Public Inquiry commenced on Tuesday March 5th, 2013 at the White Mountain Academy in Elliot Lake.  Only 1 witness would appear on the opening day and that witness would be followed by 117 additional witnesses throughout the public witness testimony portion.  Do you recall the Algo Centre Mall?

03-10
17:32

E15 The Elliot Lake Public Inquiry is in Session

On Friday June 29th, 2012, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty called for an Independent Public Inquiry into the catastrophic Elliot Lake mall collapse that caused the premature deaths of Elliot Lake residents Doloris Perizzolo and Lucie Aylwin. Welcome to a 2021 special series...Getting to the Truth Episode 15-The Elliot Lake Public Inquiry is in Session Do you recall The Algo Centre Mall?

03-04
28:05

E14 Reflection Pool-Partial Roof Collapse 2.0

February 21st marks the 2nd anniversary of the 2019- Elliot Lake Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre, partial roof collapse. The collapse was just shy a few months of 7 years since the partial roof collapse of the Algo Centre Mall on June 23rd, 2012 in Elliot Lake. I reflect back on an unforgettable and once again, perhaps avoidable event.

02-21
13:32

E13 Reflection Pool - Algo Centre Mall - The Robert Wood Arrest

January 31st marks 7 years since the only arrest pertaining to the collapse at the Algo Centre Mall was executed. Nineteen months had past since the partial roof collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake. The Ontario Provincial police had been investigating the collapse since July 2012. A press conference was held in Elliot Lake on Friday January 31st, 2014.

01-31
12:55

E12-New Year, New Challenges

In this episode,  I summarize the current climate with COVID-19.  Learn how Elliot Lake is handling things, who's got your back and the support available to the residents to remain safe and healthy. 

01-25
32:30

E11-Elliot Lake 2020 COVID and the Community

Welcome to Season 2 of Elliot Lake 108.  In this episode I look back at the onset of COVID-19 and the collective response to ensure safety within the community of Elliot Lake. I highlight a couple of "Local Love" events and share some humour with my theory on the force field of protection for Elliot Lake.  Happy 2021 

01-09
30:58

E10-Humble Holidays with a side of Humour

Merry Christmas - In this episode I talk about Covid Christmas restrictions, a real life Grinch story in the neighbourhood, Canadian Holiday facts and a special dedication. 

12-20
29:51

E9-Local Shops, Eateries, and Musicians

In this episode,  I highlight a few of Elliot Lake’s independent retail stores and their offerings for local holiday shopping.  Take a break from cooking and consider the variety of local dining or take out options during the holiday season. Enjoy some tunes during the holidays as I link you up to some talented performers that call Elliot Lake home.

12-05
23:14

E8-Covid, Communication and Christmas

In this episode, we take a look at the last 10 days with respect to COVID-19 in  our province and the country. Cases are surging, communication is confusing and Christmas 2020 is shaping up to be relaxing and quiet.

11-21
55:33

E7-Crime Prevention Matters

November 1st to the 7th marks Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. In this episode I will review some Elliot Lake crime statistics, reported crime breakdown for 2020 to date, some informative crime prevention tips and highlight our O.P.P. resources that are vital in serving and protecting our community.

11-05
18:00

E6-Top Ten Thrillers

Listener Advisory Warning: Due to the graphic discussions, reviews and language contained in this episode. Welcome to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Elliot Lake 108 – Episode 6 – Top 10 Thrillers   In this Halloween episode, I share with you my TOP 10 Picks of movies I considered Thrillers, that rank high on my “Don’t watch alone or in the dark” Classic FILMS.  

10-29
49:13

E5-Migrating to Elliot Lake

In this episode I’ll cover current event's and I’ll share my experience of moving to a small town after living most of my life in the GTA. I discuss the Pro’s and Con’s of relocating from a big to a small city and a completely different and unique lifestyle.

10-21
26:31

E4-Rust, Responsibility and Repercussions

WARNING -  Listener advisory due to the sensitive nature of this content.  In this episode of Elliot Lake 108,  I look back at the presentation of the Elliot Lake Inquiry Report. The report was presented to a packed audience October 15th, 2014 at the former Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre in Elliot Lake, Ontario.  It would be only 12 days later that the residents of Elliot Lake would cast their ballots in the 2014 Municipal Election.

10-14
33:06

E3-Coexisting and Cohesiveness

In this episode titled Losing the Scare about the Bear,  I talk about coexisting  with Black Bears in Elliot Lake and the need for cohesiveness in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10-07
27:53

E1-Intro Info

Welcome to the first episode of Elliot Lake 108.  During this episode, I share with you the 5 W’s and an H of the podcast.  Who is your podcaster?, What is the podcast about?, When are the podcasts available?, Where is the podcast produced? Why a podcast that focuses on Elliot Lake?, and...How can I listen to the podcasts and engage in the conversations?

09-23
12:17

E22-United we Stand

Municipal Election 2022 and no shortage of candidates. Does this all look too familiar to you? Well it is. We have been here before. Flashback to October of 2014.  October 15th, 2014 marks the 8th anniversary  of the Report of the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry  The 2014 Municipal election followed less than 2 weeks after the report was presented in Elliot Lake at the former Lester B Pearson Centre which also experienced a collapse in Feb of 2019

10-14
24:20

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