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List of properties to be sold for unpaid taxes

List of properties to be sold for unpaid taxes

On Monday night, Sault Ste. Marie City Council is expected to set the wheels in motion to start tax sales on 17 properties. Immediately after Monday night's meeting, City Tax Collector Peter Liepa intends to register tax arrears certificates.
Orazietti spends $40,000 at the movies

Orazietti spends $40,000 at the movies

NEWS RELEASE DAVID ORAZIETTI, MP ************************* Orazietti announces $40,000 to support educational film festival in Sault Ste.
2:50 p.m. update on Mighty Mac

2:50 p.m. update on Mighty Mac

As of 2:50 p.m. today, the Mackinac Bridge Authority advises that the bridge is clear and "currently there are no significant weather conditions to report to motorists planning to cross the Mackinac Bridge.
Toronto hit with firewood restrictions to control insect pest

Toronto hit with firewood restrictions to control insect pest

NEWS RELEASE CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY ************************* Movement of ash trees and firewood from the City of Toronto prohibited OTTAWA, ONTARIO - (February 22, 2008) - The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is taking decisive
Sault airport gets new sweeper, plow truck

Sault airport gets new sweeper, plow truck

NEWS RELEASES TRANSPORT CANADA TONY MARTIN, MP ************************* Government of Canada funds new airport safety projects across Canada OTTAWA - (February 22) - Airports across Canada will enhance their safety thanks to an investment by the Gov
Convenience store staffer charged with lottery ticket fraud

Convenience store staffer charged with lottery ticket fraud

JOINT NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION ************************* Lottery ticket redemption complaint leads to charges NORTH BAY, ON - (February 22) - The Ontario Provincial Police, Investigation and Enforcement Bur
Police officer killed in Clinton motorcade crash

Police officer killed in Clinton motorcade crash

A Dallas television station is reporting that a veteran police officer died this morning when his Kawasaki 1000 Police Special motorcycle crashed while escorting Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to a campaign rally.
Looking for the bright spots in Sault health care

Looking for the bright spots in Sault health care

Okay, there are some big problems in Sault Ste. Marie's health care sector. But there are also a few very bright spots, says Lucy Fronzi, project manager for the Group Health Centre's $3.5 million EMRxtra electronic medical records initiative.
225 people convulsed with yumgasms on Northern Ave

225 people convulsed with yumgasms on Northern Ave

NEWS RELEASE SAULT COLLEGE ************************* Gliss wins People's Choice at Sault College's Savour the Night appetizer competition SAULT STE.
Terry-Lynn's new TV. 32 inches. $630

Terry-Lynn's new TV. 32 inches. $630

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Thirty-year-old Terry-Lynn Syrette of #304-441 Queen Street West was arrested on the 21st of February at 1:10 p.m. at Canadian Tire and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.