Rouyn-Noranda marks 100 years amid debate over Horne smelter
Rouyn-Noranda anniversary: city growth meets Horne smelter health concerns Explore how a century of industry shaped the community and its future
Residents of RouynNoranda, Quebec, are marking the city’s 100th anniversary while continuing to grapple with the longrunning impact of the Horne copper smelter.
The smelter has been part of the city’s identity and economy for a century, but concerns about arsenic emissions and nearby residents’ health have increasingly shaped the discussion around its future.
CBC reporter Julia Page visited RouynNoranda to look at how the city has grown and persisted despite the tensions tied to the industrial site.