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Flight disruptions at Toronto expected

Flight disruptions at Toronto expected

NEWS RELEASE AIR CANADA ************************* Travel advisory for flights to, from and through Toronto on Friday, December 19 MONTREAL, December 17 - In view of the severe winter storm conditions currently forecasted for Toronto for Friday, Decem
North Highway reopen in both directions

North Highway reopen in both directions

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* 5:13 p.m. update The Ministry of Transportation advises that the highway has reopened in both directions. ************************* Original advisory: 3:16 p.m.
Chrysler plans to idle 30 plants

Chrysler plans to idle 30 plants

Chrysler says it will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for a month when shifts end this Friday. The production facilities will remain idle at least until January 19, 2009. The company says dealers can't close sales for buyers in the U.S.
Prince wind farm ownership to change

Prince wind farm ownership to change

ABRIDGED NEWS RELEASE GREAT LAKES HYDRO INCOME FUND ************************* Great Lakes Hydro Income Fund announces strategic acquisitions and $75 million bought-deal offering fund to acquire 189 MW Prince Wind facility and 50 percent interest in 4
School bus smacked by vehicle with frosted windshield

School bus smacked by vehicle with frosted windshield

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Ensure your windshield is clear before driving! ELLIOT LAKE, ON - On December 16, 2008, police received a call to attend the area of Axmith Avenue in the city of Elliot Lake regarding a motor vehicle collisi
In Elliot Lake today, somebody punched a cube van

In Elliot Lake today, somebody punched a cube van

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Window shattered ELLIOT LAKE, ON - The OPP is currently investigating a mischief to a vehicle. On December 17, 2008, at 1:03 a.m.

Video of terrified woman chased by ferocious bird

Faithful SooToday.com reader Korinne Weima, who sent us some great pictures of yesterday's sundog , today was chased screaming down Great Northern Road by a angry grouse. It happened this morning near Prouse Pontiac Buick GMC.
Tony talks toys

Tony talks toys

NEWS RELEASE TONY MARTIN, MP ************************* Ban toxin in kids’ toys, Martin urges SAULT STE. MARIE – The federal government must regulate the use of toxic chemicals in soft vinyl children’s toys in the wake of bans in Europe and the U.S.
Stop that James! Just stop it!

Stop that James! Just stop it!

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************ Forty-four-year-old James Laplante of #1-151 Gore Street was arrested on the 16th of December at 2:50 p.m.
Russell Barton taps into Soo Mill's plumbing expertise

Russell Barton taps into Soo Mill's plumbing expertise

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Fifty-year-old Russell Barton of 282 Albert Street East was arrested on the 16th of December at 6 p.m. and charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and one count of fail to appear for prints.