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City launches bid to save rail line to Sudbury

City launches bid to save rail line to Sudbury

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is building up steam to join the fight to save a rail line from here to Sudbury.
Queen near Pim and East - June 22, 1897 (photos)

Queen near Pim and East - June 22, 1897 (photos)

Festive celebrations brought much early-summer excitement to Sault Ste. Marie on this day 112 years ago. Local residents joined an estimated 400 million British subjects around the world to honour their much-beloved monarch’s longevity.
Muio's has something to broast about tonight!

Muio's has something to broast about tonight!

Sault Ste. Marie City Council voted tonight to recognize local chicky-frylords Muio's with the 2009 Community Development Award.
City prepares for return of Lord Stanley's Cup

City prepares for return of Lord Stanley's Cup

An informal City committee is making plans for the expected return of the Stanley Cup to Sault Ste. Marie.
City honours local reservists

City honours local reservists

Six local Canadian Forces reservists received plaques tonight from Sault Ste. Marie City Council. They are: Gunner Kurtis P.N. MacDonald served in Afghanistan in artillery from September 2008 to April 2009. Bombardier Jesse J.
Monday forest fire update

Monday forest fire update

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ***************************** Forest fire situation update - East Fire Region Ontario forest fire fighting crews dispatched to British Columbia last week are returning to Ontario while crews sent to Alberta
Insider lottery win cleared for payout

Insider lottery win cleared for payout

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION *************************** Mississauga couple claims lottery prize $1,000,000 prize pending mandatory 30-day withholding TORONTO - (June 22) - Congratulations to husband and wife Kevin and Tina Bel
Ontario investigates H1N1-related child fatality

Ontario investigates H1N1-related child fatality

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE *************************** Ontario investigates first child fatality associated with H1N1 flu virus Dr.
Some good news from Greenwood Public School

Some good news from Greenwood Public School

Bev Prouse of Greenwood Public School's environmental club had some happy news to report to SooToday.com this afternoon, regarding our coverage from last week about the thoughtless destruction of a flowering crab tree planted by students.
You may soon find it hard to buy hootch

You may soon find it hard to buy hootch

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION *************************** LCBO workers open Sault Ste. Marie strike headquarters SAULT STE.