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Now that's a jackpot!

Now that's a jackpot!

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORP. ****************************** Lotto Max draw worth an estimated $42 million SAULT STE. MARIE - The Lotto Max jackpot is still up for grabs and the amount is skyrocketing.
Aircraft crashes into Texas office building (videos)

Aircraft crashes into Texas office building (videos)

A small aircraft crashed into a seven-story office building this morning in Austin, Texas. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft appeared to be a small private plane.
Local casino switches to green power

Local casino switches to green power

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORP.

Today in history - February 18

A historical look at events that happened on February 18.

Can ibuprofen fight Parkinson's disease?

People who take regular doses of ibuprofen may be 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a study of more than 130,000 patients conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health.
Former OPP First Nations policing inspector faces charges

Former OPP First Nations policing inspector faces charges

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* OPP charge officer ORILLIA, ON - (February 18) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) professional standards bureau has charged an OPP officer following an investigation into theft, fraud and breach of trust.
Student suspended after assault reported on teacher

Student suspended after assault reported on teacher

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Student charged with assault ELLIOT LAKE, ON – On February 17 at approximately 11 a.m., police received a call to attend a local high school in Elliot Lake regarding a possible assault.
Maalox mix-up: firm agrees to change product name

Maalox mix-up: firm agrees to change product name

NEWS RELEASE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ************************* FDA warns about serious side effects from Maalox product mix-ups Maalox product maker agrees to name change to avoid confusion The U.S.
Raymond Gregoire arrested at courthouse

Raymond Gregoire arrested at courthouse

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Male arrested on outstanding warrant Twenty-six-year-old Raymond Gregoire of no fixed address was arrested on an outstanding warrant at 10:40 a.m.
Algoma Central profits are up

Algoma Central profits are up

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA CENTRAL CORPORATION ************************* The corporation is reporting net earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2009 of $23,169,000 compared to $16,832,000 for the same period in 2008.