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Today in history for May 12

A historical look at events that happened on May 12.
Northern Ontario virtually ignored by broadband funding

Northern Ontario virtually ignored by broadband funding

NEWS RELEASE TONY MARTIN, MP ***************************** Conservatives ignore almost all of Northern Ontario in broadband money New Democrats organize support, push funding here OTTAWA – Sault MP Tony Martin will help area broadband supporters orga
It's a horse race in Ward 6! (9:20 p.m.)

It's a horse race in Ward 6! (9:20 p.m.)

Heads up, Frank Manzo! Draw in your dimples, Ozzie Grandinetti! If you guys were expecting an easy run in this fall's municipal election, you'd better think again, because local New Democratic Party heavyweight Jeff Arbus is going to run in your alwa
Council concerned about further job cuts at Sault Star

Council concerned about further job cuts at Sault Star

Sault Ste. Marie City Council is asking Sun Media to re-think a plan to cut more jobs at the Sault Star.
Is a dead battery to blame for the Gulf Coast oil spill?

Is a dead battery to blame for the Gulf Coast oil spill?

NEWS RELEASE CONGRESSMAN BART STUPAK 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN ************************* Stupak statement on Deepwater Horizon Gulf Coast oil spill WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.
Not-so-sexy secret chemicals found in celebrity fragrances

Not-so-sexy secret chemicals found in celebrity fragrances

NEWS RELEASE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE **************************** Hazardous chemicals revealed in celebrity perfumes, teen body sprays All 17 brands tested contain secret ingredients not listed on the label TORONTO and CALIFORNIA - (May 12) - Many top-
Road closures announced for Fourth Line, Landslide Rd

Road closures announced for Fourth Line, Landslide Rd

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Road closure SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Fourth Line will be closed between Moss Road and Peoples Road on Thursday, May 13 starting at 6:30 a.m. until Friday, May 14 at 4 p.m.
Sault families hurt by nursing cuts, NDP leader says

Sault families hurt by nursing cuts, NDP leader says

NEWS RELEASE NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ONTARIO ************************* Mark National Nursing Week with end to nursing cuts: Horwath QUEEN'S PARK - The McGuinty Liberals should join the celebration of National Nursing Week by announcing an end to the
Real samurai don't wear makeup (12 photos)

Real samurai don't wear makeup (12 photos)

Modern practitioners of kendo continue an ancient tradition begun by samurai warriors. Unlike their ancient predecessors, they do not wear makeup, says Brian Lampe, who is introducing the time-honoured martial art to the Sault.
Jurnee gets hot new wheels (7 photos)

Jurnee gets hot new wheels (7 photos)

Jurnee Stadnisky is going to be tearing up the track at the John Rhodes Community Centre come May 19. That's when, according to her teacher Jody Fletcher, Stadnisky will become the first student competing with physical limitations in Sault Ste.