Sault Ste. Marie News

Police statement on North St assault

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is continuing its investigation this afternoon into a serious assault that occurred at a residence on North Street.

Dec 5, 2009 4:43 PM Read more >

Slow going in emergency possible on Monday

NEWS RELEASE SAULT AREA HOSPITAL ************************* Longer wait times possible for non-urgent cases December 5, 2009 - Due to possible shortages in Emergency Department (ED) physician availability on the afternoon of Monday, December 7, patien

Dec 5, 2009 11:50 AM Read more >

Hwy 17 North closed by heavy snowfall

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Original advisory - 10:45 a.m. The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public of the following road closure.

Dec 5, 2009 11:27 AM Read more >

Snow squalls, whiteouts continue north of city

Environment Canada is maintaining the snow squall warning below for Agawa - Lake Superior Park - Wawa - Pukaskwa Park - White River - Dubreuilville. The Environment Canada radar image show was taken at approximately 11 a.m. today.

Dec 5, 2009 11:17 AM Read more >

Poor highway travel conditions in Wawa area

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Weather causing poor driving conditions - Wawa SUPERIOR EAST - Officers report Highway 17 is difficult for driving currently due to transport trucks being stuck and blocking one lane of Hwy 17 near Wawa.

Dec 5, 2009 10:35 AM Read more >

Essar Steel Algoma announces pricing of notes

NEWS RELEASE ESSAR STEEL ALGOMA INC. ************************* Essar Steel Algoma announces pricing of US$400 million senior secured notes due 2015 SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Essar Steel Algoma Inc.

Dec 5, 2009 10:12 AM Read more >

Man badly hurt in assault

A man has been airlifted to Sudbury with serious injuries after what's believed to have been an overnight assault in the city core. Initial information from police indicates that a younger male was brought into Sault Atea Hospital. The Sault Ste.

Dec 5, 2009 9:03 AM Read more >

HST amendments: Democracy by forklift?

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY **************************** Ontario PC Caucus to submit 500,000 amendments to McGuinty Liberal's HST legislation Ontario PC MPPs Lisa MacLeod and Norm Miller yesterday delivered 500,000 amendments

Dec 5, 2009 8:49 AM Read more >

10:10 p.m. update on Hwy 17 closure at Nairn Centre

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* 10:10 p.m. update OPP report that Highway 17 is completely re-opened to traffic as of 10 p.m. ************************* 7:55 p.m. update Highway 17 has re-opened to one lane with alternating traffic.

Dec 4, 2009 8:10 PM Read more >

Ontario changes local election law

NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO ***************************** Local elections being streamlined McGuinty government reforms municipal elections process Ontario will strengthen the integrity of local elections by clarifying campaign finance rules a

Dec 4, 2009 7:54 PM Read more >