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

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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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
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0000533F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Cobalt
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Timiskaming (Ont. : District)