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Natural resources minister Rene Brunelle (left) and Northern Affairs Minister Leo Bernier tramp through the ruins of Cobalt, devastated by $4 million (...)

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Natural resources minister Rene Brunelle (left) and Northern Affairs Minister Leo Bernier tramp through the ruins of Cobalt, devastated by $4 million (...)

Date5/25/1977

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Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Natural resources minister Rene Brunelle (left) and Northern Affairs Minister Leo Bernier tramp through the ruins of Cobalt; devastated by $4 million fire. Bernier announced immediate grant of $500;000 along with souped-up provincial relief program. Money has begun to pour in; including a $7;000 cheque from a Canadian Legion convention in London; Ont. Local mines have each pledged $1;000 plus low-interest $500 loans to those made homeless.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000533F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Cobalt

Province or state:Ontario

Region or district:Timiskaming (Ont. : District)

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