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Essar, Local 2251 reach tentative agreement

Essar, Local 2251 reach tentative agreement

United Steelworkers Local 2251 has reached a tentative agreement with Essar Steel Algoma. The tentative pact is being announced at this hour (6 p.m.) at the Union Hall.
Hwy 17 gets four lanes east of Thunder Bay

Hwy 17 gets four lanes east of Thunder Bay

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT, MINES AND FORESTRY ****************************** Highway investments boost northern economy McGuinty government helping create more than 5000 jobs in the North Ontario’s continued commitment to highway
One new forest fire reported in the region

One new forest fire reported in the region

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ****************************** One new fire was reported on July 20. Sudbury 127, in the Skead Road area, was 0.1 hectares in size and has been called out.
Important notice for Steelworkers local 2251 members

Important notice for Steelworkers local 2251 members

SooToday.com received notification today that this evening's United Steelworkers Local 2251 steward and general membership meetings have been cancelled due to collective agreement negotiations.
Meet Ontario's latest millionaire

Meet Ontario's latest millionaire

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORP.
Jack Irving: 1932-2010

Jack Irving: 1932-2010

John E. Irving, better known as Jack, passed away in Saint John, New Brunswick following a short illness. Irving was one of the heads of the Irving construction, engineering and steel fabrication conglomerate operating in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
Homemade explosives found on Elliot Lake beaches

Homemade explosives found on Elliot Lake beaches

OPP NEWS RELEASES ******************************* Police warn residents not to touch suspicious bottles ELLIOT LAKE - Elliot Lake OPP has been responding to calls involving homemade explosive devices on area beaches.
Conrad Black's bail set

Conrad Black's bail set

A U.S. district court judge set Conrad Black's bail at $2 million in Chicago today. Lawyers for the former media giant had argued that Black should be permitted to return to Canada. The request was denied as part of his bail conditions.
Important announcement from Downtown Michigan Soo

Important announcement from Downtown Michigan Soo

NEWS RELEASE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ************************* Music in the Park update SAULT STE.
Bart issues statement on Deepwater disaster

Bart issues statement on Deepwater disaster

NEWS RELEASE CONGRESSMAN BART STUPAK 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN ************************* Stupak statement on role of the Interior Department in role in the Deepwater Horizon disaster WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.