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Shipping season off to slowest start in years

Shipping season off to slowest start in years

There were no ships lined up when the Soo Locks opened at midnight yesterday.
Armed robbery at Mac's. Suspect has zits

Armed robbery at Mac's. Suspect has zits

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* At approximately 1:34 a.m. this morning, patrol officers were summoned to the Mac’s Convenience Store at 2200 Queen Street East with regards to an armed robbery.
Group home staffer gets kicked in the Googles

Group home staffer gets kicked in the Googles

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* A 15-year-old female will appear in bail court today charged with two counts of assault after two staff members at the group home where she resides were attacked.
Catholic schools want your tax dollars. Real bad

Catholic schools want your tax dollars. Real bad

In its continuing quest for fair treatment from the Ontario government, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is digging deep for local Catholic ratepayers.
More broadcasting losses for Northeastern Ontario

More broadcasting losses for Northeastern Ontario

Fans of CBC North should expect changes in the regional radio service, a corporation spokesperson tells SooToday.com. And, adds Jeff Keay, adjustments to the Sudbury-based operation “will come sooner rather than later.
Townhouses approved for Franklin school site

Townhouses approved for Franklin school site

Neighbours of the old school between Franklin Street and Farwell Terrace are concerned they may be stuck living next to a low-income housing cooperative.
City decides to leave 78-year-old mechanic alone

City decides to leave 78-year-old mechanic alone

City Council has agreed to allow Sam Rainone to operate his auto repair garage on Gibb Street for another three years.
Mommy! Mommy! I can't move!

Mommy! Mommy! I can't move!

In its day, it was quite possibly every parent's worse nightmare. Every year, one author remembers, the fear of poliomyelitis "hung like heat in the summer air.
Espo, Tony '0' profiled at Queen's Park

Espo, Tony '0' profiled at Queen's Park

NEWS RELEASE HOCKEY HERITAGE NORTH ************************* Northern Ontario hockey to be showcased QUEEN'S PARK - Hockey heroes of Northern Ontario will be on full display in the Ontario legislature beginning next month.
Film about mining's impact on U.P. wins award

Film about mining's impact on U.P. wins award

A film co-produced by a Michigan Soo firm and recently screened at the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival has won an industry award. The following news release was issued by Summit Public Relations Strategies, LLC.