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Dates set for new school opening ceremonies

Dates set for new school opening ceremonies

Construction of three new Algoma District School Board schools is on time, sayss Superintendent of Education Asima Vezina. At a meeting last night, school trustees heard that the new F.H.
Can cell phones give you brain cancer?

Can cell phones give you brain cancer?

A group of distinguished international scientists has concluded that cell phones could contribute to cancer in users of the popular device.
(4:40 p.m. update) - Damaging winds, large hail possible

(4:40 p.m. update) - Damaging winds, large hail possible

Following are Environment Canada weather warnings and watches affecting SooToday.com country. They are followed by a U.S. National Weather Service severe thunderstorm watch for Chippewa County, including the Michigan Soo.
West End Community Centre solar deal questioned

West End Community Centre solar deal questioned

Sault Ste. Marie PUC Inc. has won permission to lease the roof of the currently-under-construction West End Community Centre. Under the deal, PUC will install and operate rooftop photovoltaic (solar) cells.
Mandatory retirement for firefighters expanded

Mandatory retirement for firefighters expanded

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF LABOUR ************************* Ontario allows retirement of firefighters at 60 McGuinty government recognizes commitment to service and hazardous work A new law in Ontario will allow mandatory retirement at age 60 for the p
Phone problems at Algoma Family Servcies

Phone problems at Algoma Family Servcies

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA FAMILY SERVICES ************************* AFS experiencing intermittent phone disruptions SAULT STE.
Harper delighted to have another NHL team in Canada

Harper delighted to have another NHL team in Canada

NEWS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ************************* Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the return of the NHL to Winnipeg Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to celebrate today’s announcement that the
Major announcement made about Winnipeg's return to NHL

Major announcement made about Winnipeg's return to NHL

NHL hockey is returning to Winnipeg 15 years after the Jets departed for Phoenix.
Busted for breaching

Busted for breaching

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Male arrested for breaching condition SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - On May 30, 2011, as a result of an investigation by Sault Ste. Marie OPP, one male was charged with breaching a condition of his release.
Suspect spitting mad after taxi getaway from Liquidation World

Suspect spitting mad after taxi getaway from Liquidation World

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES *********************** Domestic Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 31-year-old male and 19-year-old female on the 30th of May at 1:12 p.m. after being called to Liquidation World on Trunk Road.