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Telephone scam reported to Sault police

Telephone scam reported to Sault police

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************** The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has just recently received three reports of attempted telephone scams. In the scams, elderly residents are targeted to send money to a grandson/ granddaughter.
9:35 a.m. update in Hwy 17 crash near Webbwood

9:35 a.m. update in Hwy 17 crash near Webbwood

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* 9:35 a.m. update Ontario Provincial Police advise that Highway 17 has reopened west of Webbwood. Traffic is moving slowly. ************************* Original advisory - 8:57 a.m.

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, hundreds dead in Japan

Tsunami waves generated by the powerful magnitude-8.9 earthquake that hit Japan early this morning are now hitting Hawaii. In Japan, 200 to 300 bodies have been found so far in the coastal city of Sendai.
Too valuable for Value Village?

Too valuable for Value Village?

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Seeking public’s assistance On Tuesday, March 8, workers at Value Village, 248 Northern Avenue, located clothing with what they believe are valuable family possessions.
Woo-hoo! Barb Harrison!

Woo-hoo! Barb Harrison!

After spending several years as the only woman shop steward with United Steelworkers Union Local 2251, Barbara Harrison took a trip to Africa to celebrate her 50th birthday. That trip completely transformed her life.
Jacobs caps Brier with win over Saskatchewan

Jacobs caps Brier with win over Saskatchewan

Brad Jacobs and his rink from the Soo Curlers Association went on quite a run to finish the Tim Hortons Brier in London.
Ring belonging to Spitfires coach reportedly found in snow

Ring belonging to Spitfires coach reportedly found in snow

A Memorial Cup ring belonging to Windsor Spitfires coach Bob Jones was reportedly found in a snowbank outside Dock's Riverfront Grill after an altercation last month involving Windsor Spitfires coach Bob Jones.

Japan hit by huge earthquake, tsunami (shocking videos)

Japan has been rocked by a massive magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast. A four-meter tsunami has washed away cars and buildings near the quake's epicenter. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for Hawaii, the U.S.
Andrea Horwath stands up for North Shore

Andrea Horwath stands up for North Shore

NEWS RELEASE ANDREA HORWATH NDP LEADER ***************************** Horwath brings attention to North Shore water QUEEN’S PARK - NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is urging the McGuinty Liberal government to finally take action to address the pressing probl
Northern Ontario's playoff hopes crushed at the Brier

Northern Ontario's playoff hopes crushed at the Brier

Despite a 6-1 win over New Brunswick on Thursday afternoon at the Tim Hortons Brier in London, Sault Ste. Marie's Brad Jacobs will be left out in the cold when the playoff draws begin tomorrow.