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4:30 a.m. update The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police report that Location: Hwy 556 from Hwy 532 to Hwy 129 is now open. ************************* 5:40 p.m.

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* The highway is now reopened. ************************* Original story 11:52:p.m.

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION (OPSEU) ***************************** OPSEU stands in solidarity with education workers TORONTO - The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) puts the blame firmly on the Ontario Liberal part

~ FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 ~ Tym Morrison performs at the Road House, 743 Trunk Rd., from 10 p.m. until close. Asylum Country plays the Nicolet Tavern, 304 Albert Street West, starting at 10 p.m.

SooToday.com editorialist Joe Corbiere was on the scene at the Idle No More action on Queen Street this afternoon and he shared these photos with us. Additional coverage and photos of today's rally will be posted shortly from SooToday.

NEWS RELEASE SEARCHMONT RESORT ************************** Night skiing and bus service cancelled Due to unfavourable weather conditions, Searchmont will be closed for skiing tonight Friday, January 11.

NEWS RELEASE ESSAR STEEL ALGOMA ****************************** Essar Steel Algoma granted temporary pension relief SAULT STE. MARIE - Essar Steel Algoma Inc.

NEWS RELEASE SAULT STE. MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY ***************************** Free computer and Internet classes The Community Access Program at the Sault Ste.

NEWS RELEASE BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION ****************************** Chiefs wait on prime minister for meeting On January 4, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to meet with First Nation Leadership across Canada.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ENVIRONMENT CANADA ****************************** FREEZING RAIN WARNING FOR MANITOUWADGE - HORNEPAYNE - KAPUSKASING - HEARST - TIMMINS - COCHRANE - GREATER SUDBURY AND VICINITY - UPSALA - RAITH - GULL BAY - BLACK STURGEON LA