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Today in history for July 13

A historical look at events that happened on July 13 (video).
Ian Kersley talks about Essar Steel Algoma talks

Ian Kersley talks about Essar Steel Algoma talks

NEWS RELEASE UNITED STEELWORKERS ALGOMA STEEL SALARIED LOCAL 2724 ************************* We feel it necessary to respond to the recent “negotiations update” issued by Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
Nice picture of some tomato plants. Includes Tiffy

Nice picture of some tomato plants. Includes Tiffy

There's a brand-new vegetable garden at the Art Gallery of Algoma, thanks to the Sault Youth Association and Pauline's Place Youth Shelter.
Thank you, Sir Elton John (22 photos)

Thank you, Sir Elton John (22 photos)

Luis and Bilinda Lima wrote to SooToday.com this morning to tell us about their 10-year-old daughter's first concert experience. Young Kira was apparently impressed last night at Sir Elton John's prowess on the piano.
Bawating starts coming down next month

Bawating starts coming down next month

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ************************* Demolition of Bawating Collegiate & Vocational School expectedto begin in August, 2010 Over the past six months, construction has been under way on the new Superior Heights Collegiat
John Stamos testifies in extortion case

John Stamos testifies in extortion case

Actor John Stamos was on the witness stand in Marquette today. The actor is testifying in the case against Marquette residents Scott Sippola and Allison Coss.
Two local beaches declared unsafe for swimming

Two local beaches declared unsafe for swimming

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH ************************* Algoma Public Health posts area beaches as unsafe July 13, 2010 - Algoma Public Health has posted the following beaches as unsafe for swimming: - Kinsmen Park, located on Fifth Line, Sault S
Lightning starts several forest fires

Lightning starts several forest fires

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ************************* Forest fire situation update - East Fire Region July 13, 2010 Seven new fires were confirmed on July 12. Four were reported in the Sault Ste.
Wikwemikong Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years

Wikwemikong Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years

FEDNOR NEWS RELEASE ************************* Government of Canada invests to create jobs and strengthen the economy of the Manitoulin region LITTLE CURRENT, ON (July 13, 2010) - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsi
Can Canada become a world soccer power?

Can Canada become a world soccer power?

NEWS RELEASE NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF CANADA ************************* New Democrats call for long-term plan for Canadian soccer OTTAWA - New Democrat critic for Sport Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury) congratulated Spain, the new FIFA World Cup Champion toda