The Ontario Provincial Police has confirmed it is now undertaking a parallel criminal investigation into the circumstances regarding the mall roof collapse in Elliot Lake on June 23, killing two people as a result.

On June 28, at the request of the Office of the Chief Coroner, the OPP announced it was conducting a death investigation. That investigation is continuing under the auspices of the Coroner's Act.

The Ministry of Labour is also conducting an investigation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Both the OCC and MOL are fully co-operating with the OPP criminal investigation, according to a news release.

The OPP is asking anyone who believes they have information that may be important to this investigation to contact a special information line that has been established at 1-855-677-4636 (1-855-OPP-INFO).

The OPP will provide media updates with regard to this investigation as information becomes available.

OPP members from the East Algoma Detachment and OPP North East Region continue to ensure the site is secured.

Posted by Arron Pickard