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Police concerned about wire-snatchers

Police concerned about wire-snatchers

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Theft of copper wire NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO - In an effort to curb copper wire thefts across the North East Region, the Ontario Provincial Police is working closely with commercial businesses, Crown corporatio
Meat burgled on Woodcroft Avenue

Meat burgled on Woodcroft Avenue

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Two separate break and enters were reported in the last 24 hours. A residence in the 200 block of Albert street west was broken into between 4 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. yesterday.
Paige's glorious Fourth (video, 63 photos)

Paige's glorious Fourth (video, 63 photos)

Paige Dietrich was greeting her many fans and admirers tonight from the Tidy House Cleaning Service entry in the Michigan Soo's 2007 Independence Day parade.
Look who are getting raises ... eventually

Look who are getting raises ... eventually

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF LABOUR ************************* McGuinty government boosts minimum wage for students Minimum wage for summer workers to start to increase 28 percent on March 31, 2008 QUEEN'S PARK, July 4 - The McGuinty government wi
Four of six Canadian soliders lost today identified

Four of six Canadian soliders lost today identified

NEWS RELEASE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE ************************* Names of four of the six Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan released OTTAWA – The names of four of the six Canadian soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on July 4
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for much of Algoma

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for much of Algoma

An Environment Canada severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay - Agawa - Lake Superior Park - Wawa - Pukaskwa Park - White River - Dubreuilville - Chapleau - Missinaibi - Gogama - Foleyet.
Snowmobiles and open water never, ever mix

Snowmobiles and open water never, ever mix

Snowmobilers tempted to try “water skipping” with their machines can learn a life-saving lesson from Canada’s far north. CBC News is carrying a story today describing the result when a man attempted to drive his snow machine across open water.
Union opposes Sault airport directing air traffic in London

Union opposes Sault airport directing air traffic in London

Starting tomorrow, overnight flights at London, Ontario's airport will be landing with assistance provided from Sault Ste. Marie's airport.
Check out Justin's new ride

Check out Justin's new ride

Justin Sylvestre, ten years old, says his cool new wheels are just a bit big for him. But he's really happy with them anyway.
Dalton and Dave increase Northern Travel Grant

Dalton and Dave increase Northern Travel Grant

NEWS RELEASES DAVID ORAZIETTI, MPP ************************* Orazietti announces $8.6-million increase to Northern Health Travel Grant McGuinty government investment improves access to health care for Northern residents SAULT STE.