Local News

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.

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

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.

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.

NEWS RELEASE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ************************* Six Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Six Canadian soldiers and one Afghan interpreter were killed at approximately 10:55 a.m.

OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* Drugs located, one male charged ELLIOT LAKE, ON - On July 1, 2007, members of the East Algoma - Elliot Lake Detachment located a male who was under the influence of alcohol at the Centennial Arena.

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Missing boater located - Lake Nipissing NORTH BAY, ON - An autopsy performed by the Coroner's Office at 9:30 a.m.

Hornepayne is included in severe thunderstorm watches issued by Environment Canada at 12:53 p.m. today for a large area across the central part of Northern Ontario far north of Sault Ste. Marie.

The government of the United Kingdom has downgraded its terror threat level today from "critical" to "severe." The threat was moved up to the highest level after three bomb attempts last week.

CBC television is reporting that six Canadian soldiers died today in Afghanistan after a roadside bomb blew up in Panjwaii district. Their Afghan interpreter also died.