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Legislature observes moment of silence for Scott Vernelli

Legislature observes moment of silence for Scott Vernelli

NEWS RELEASE DAVID ORAZIETTI, MPP ************************** Moment of silence for Master Corporal Scott Vernelli observed in Ontario Legislature today QUEEN'S PARK - (March 24) - The following is a statement made today in honour of Master Corporal S
Snowmobiler drowns in Algonquin Provincial Park

Snowmobiler drowns in Algonquin Provincial Park

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Fatal snow vehicle drowning ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK - (March 24) - On Tuesday, March 24 around 12:07 a.m.
George Kell: 1922-2009

George Kell: 1922-2009

Former Detroit Tigers third baseman and play-by-play announcer George Kell died this morning in his hometown of Swifton, Arkansas.
10 pictures of Scott Vernelli's arrival in Trenton

10 pictures of Scott Vernelli's arrival in Trenton

As Master Corporal Scott Vernelli's flag-draped coffin arrived yesterday at a repatriation ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, his wife Marcie Lane was overcome by grief, so much so that that she was forced to hand her six-month-old baby Olivia
Freezing rain warning cancelled, Sault storm watch continues

Freezing rain warning cancelled, Sault storm watch continues

Environment Canada has cancelled earlier freezing rain warnings for Wawa - Pukaskwa Park - White River - Dubreuilville. Other freezing rain warnings remain in effect for regions further north and west.
Coast Guard opens channel

Coast Guard opens channel

NEWS RELEASE U.S COAST GUARD ************************* Coast Guard channel opening SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - (March 24) - In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901, the Captain of the Port Sault Ste Marie will open the waters between St.
Charges laid against Curtis Daynard

Charges laid against Curtis Daynard

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Today at approximately 5:05 a.m., 25-year-old Curtis Daynard of 389 Pim Street surrendered himself to City Police.
City approves new drug store on Second Line

City approves new drug store on Second Line

City Council has approved rezoning that will allow construction of a new Rexall/ Pharma Plus pharmacy on the southwest corner of Second Line and Wellington Street West. The store won't be exactly new, though.
Second power outage this morning

Second power outage this morning

PUC POWER OUTAGE ADVISORY ************************* This is a description of an unplanned power interruption that recently affected PUC Distribution customers in Sault Ste. Marie.
The case of the missing Carling

The case of the missing Carling

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Break and enter reported AWERES TWP, ON – A residence in the 100 block of Highway 556 in Aweres Township was broken into yesterday sometime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.