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Derek accused of backpack robbery

Derek accused of backpack robbery

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Twenty-four-year-old Derek Lethbridge of 369 Cathcart Street was arrested yesterday and charged with one count of robbery.
School liaison officers make drug bust

School liaison officers make drug bust

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Yesterday at approximately 8:40 a.m., high school liaison officers were watching an area adjacent to the Zeller’s Plaza on Northern Avenue.
Councillor Myers opposes KISS appearance at Essar Centre

Councillor Myers opposes KISS appearance at Essar Centre

Last night, SooToday.com reported that City Council's support for a KISS concert at the Essar Centre appeared to be "unanimous." Declaring KISS to be "the hottest band in the world," Council encouraged Saultites to go to Kissonline.
David Orazietti fixes roofs and stuff

David Orazietti fixes roofs and stuff

NEWS RELEASE DAVID ORAZIETTI, MPP ************************** Orazietti announces $22,500 for Sault Ste. Marie social service agencies McGuinty government helps build safe, secure and accessible community agencies SAULT STE.
City Council votes for world's hottest band

City Council votes for world's hottest band

The following really, really, really, really important resolution about KISS was passed at tonight's meeting of Sault Ste. Marie City Council. From what we could see, the vote was unanimous.
Frail mayor returns to City Council, walks with cane

Frail mayor returns to City Council, walks with cane

At 6 p.m. tonight, Mayor John Rowswell returned to the City Council chambers. One month ago, the City announced that Rowswell would be away for medical treatment, with Ward 3 Councillor Bryan Hayes appointed as acting mayor.
Statement from Air Canada on swine flu, Mexican flights

Statement from Air Canada on swine flu, Mexican flights

NEWS RELEASE AIR CANADA ************************** Travel advisory for flights to/from Mexico MONTREAL - (April 27) - Due to an outbreak of influenza in parts of Mexico, Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations are providing the following information for
Tentative agreement for public elementary teachers

Tentative agreement for public elementary teachers

JOINT NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' FEDERATION OF ONTARIO *************************** Algoma District School Board and elementary teachers reach tentative new four-year agreement SAULT STE.
72-year-old goes missing again

72-year-old goes missing again

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************** Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is again requesting public assistance in locating 72-year-old Louis Theodore Belleau, last seen in the area of the Sault and Area Hospital at 4 p.m. today. Mr.
Swine flu alert level increased

Swine flu alert level increased

The World Health Organization (WHO) today raised its swine flu pandemic alert level to four after the death toll in Mexico reached 149 and suspected cases were found in Canada, Europe and the United States.