Water leak expands roof work done at Blind River school

A roof replacement at a Blind River school will cost more than expected after a recent inspection identified structural concerns caused by a water leak. The roof deck at St. Mary’s “showed some signs of wear” after a leak during “the last few years” appeared to have damaged some Tectum panels used to absorb sound in the gym, said manager of plant services Dave Coccimiglio.“It wasn’t extensive leaks,” he told The Sault Star. “It was just a few