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Plane reported down in Garden River (9:34 a.m. update)

Plane reported down in Garden River (9:34 a.m. update)

Ontario Provincial Police have received a report of either a crash or forced landing of an aircraft in the Garden River area. Whatever happened took place around 8:35 a.m. Saturday and police and other emergency workers are currently at the scene.
3 a.m. update on thunderstorm warnings

3 a.m. update on thunderstorm warnings

As of 3 a.m., all severe thunderstorm warning and watches for SooToday.com country have been cancelled, with the sole exception of this warning for Blind River - Thessalon - Manitoulin Island.

Taylor Guitars responds to United Breaks Guitars

Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars has issued the following video statement tonight regarding Dave Carroll, the Timmins native who became a worldwide YouTube.

United Breaks Guitars dude issues statement

Dave Carroll, the Timmins native who became a worldwide YouTube.com sensation this week when he posted a music video accusing United Airlines' baggage handlers of breaking his prized Taylor guitar, has issued the following video statement tonight.
That's a lotta airplanes!

That's a lotta airplanes!

NEWS RELEASE CANADIAN BUSHPLANE HERITAGE CENTRE *************************** Cross Canada Century Flight Pilots and film crew come to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Pilots from across Canada are answering the call to join a record breaking fli

Interesting folk we met at the Algoma Bicycle Company

Timmins boy brings U.S. airline to its knees

Timmins boy brings U.S. airline to its knees

Unless you've been hiding under a rock the last few days, chances are good you've seen, or at the very least heard, the tale of a man, a busted guitar and a stubborn, stubborn airline.
Two new forest fires burn in the region

Two new forest fires burn in the region

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES *************************** Forest fire situation update - East Fire Region Two new fires were confirmed in the East Fire Region within the last 24 hours. Hearst 9 is 0.5 hectares and not under control.
4:35 p.m. update on Highway 17 double fatality

4:35 p.m. update on Highway 17 double fatality

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* 4:35 p.m. update The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public that Highway 17 between White River and Wawa is now completely open to traffic. ************************* 9:07 a.m.

1:15 p.m. update on severe thunderstorm warnings

All severe thunderstorm warnings issued by Environment Canada earlier today for SooToday.com country have been cancelled.