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Local youth unite for Chile (10 photos)

Local youth unite for Chile (10 photos)

The Canadian Red Cross Youth Group of Sault Ste. Marie hosted a fundraising event last evening at the Grand Theatre to benefit the people of Chile. On February 27, an 8.
Dr. Ross savours a Luke Skywalker moment (42 photos)

Dr. Ross savours a Luke Skywalker moment (42 photos)

Brady Irwin was wondering yesterday what Luke Skywalker thought about when he woke up the morning after saving the universe.
You want me to stick it where?

You want me to stick it where?

Look who graduated today from Algoma University!

Look who graduated today from Algoma University!

Algoma University hosted three university presidents and a vice-chancellor at its convocation ceremonies today. Dr. Celia Ross oversaw her last graduation as Algoma University president.
16 photos of the Dragon Boat Festival

16 photos of the Dragon Boat Festival

Annually since 1999, dragons have swarmed the St. Marys River near Topsail Island in Bellevue Park. The Dragon Boat Festival pits teams of 20 rowers against one another, all in the name of fun and charity.
4:15 p.m. update on North Hwy closure

4:15 p.m. update on North Hwy closure

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* 4:15 p.m. update Hwy 17 at Haviland is now completely open. ************************* Original advisory - 11:05 a.m. Date: Saturday - June 12 Time: 1100 hrs North East Region Road Advisory Sault Ste.
Saturday forest fire update

Saturday forest fire update

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOREST FIRE UPDATE ************************* East Fire Region - June 12 No new fires were reported on June 11. Recent precipitation has lessened the fire hazard throughout most of the region.

Today in history for June 12

A historical look at events that happened on June 12.
No winner for $50 million Lotto Max

No winner for $50 million Lotto Max

There was no winner in last night's draw for the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot. Fifteen Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each were won across Canada.
Algoma U grows, adds faculty and staff

Algoma U grows, adds faculty and staff

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA UNIVERSITY *************************** Algoma University board approves 2010-2011 budget University to add faculty and staff to accommodate growth SAULT STE.