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School board accused of ripping off rural high schools

School board accused of ripping off rural high schools

Algoma District School Board isn't making an effort to give students attending schools in Hornepayne and Chapleau academic opportunities equal to those in its southern schools, says Terry Switzer, local bargaining unit president for Ontario Secondary
Investigation continues into the death of Robert Ableson

Investigation continues into the death of Robert Ableson

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Investigation continues into Echo Bay fatal crash ECHO BAY, ON - Police continue to investigate the death of an Echo Bay man who was struck by a SUV type of vehicle on Highway 17 in Echo Bay last Sunday morn
More on the Goulais River burglaries

More on the Goulais River burglaries

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Six break-and-enters in Goulais River GOULAIS RIVER, ON - Sault Ste. Marie OPP are continuing to investigate six break-and-enters on Goulais Mission Road in Goulais River.
And now, a word about the I-75 (updated)

And now, a word about the I-75 (updated)

NEWS RELEASES MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ************************* Work to resume on I-75 Monday, April 30, near St. Ignace COUNTY: Mackinac HIGHWAY: I-75 CLOSEST CITY: St.
Moose vs. mini-van

Moose vs. mini-van

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Minor injuries after moose and mini-van collide GOULAIS RIVER, ON - Sault Ste. Marie OPP were called to a moose and mini-van crash on Highway 17 in Goulais River last night. At about 9:15 p.m.
Walter at the Wal-Mart

Walter at the Wal-Mart

The following news release was issued today by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. SooToday.com is advised that the $2,525 worth of merchandise alleged to have been taken by Walter Currie includes some 40-50 DVDS, groceries and some batteries.
Hate lineups? 39% of Quebecers use them to snag dates

Hate lineups? 39% of Quebecers use them to snag dates

NEWS RELEASE NCR CORPORATION ************************ When it comes to lining up, Canadian consumers can't take it anymore More than 60 percent estimate in a typical week, they waste anywhere from 30 minutes to over four hours in queues MISSISSAUGA,
Tiny Bluetooth device monitors unborn baby's heartbeats

Tiny Bluetooth device monitors unborn baby's heartbeats

NEWS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM ************************ A revolution in the monitoring of unborn babies New technology the size of a mobile phone, which could save the life of an unborn child, has been developed by scientists from The Universi
Mike Brown welcomes funding for North Shore libraries

Mike Brown welcomes funding for North Shore libraries

NEWS RELEASE MIKE BROWN, MPP ********************** Island Libraries To Receive $63,000 In Enhancement Funding ALGOMA-MANITOULIN — Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin, is applauding the news that area libraries will receive a total of $63,000 in en
Federal NDP rallies behind our train

Federal NDP rallies behind our train

NEWS RELEASE TONY MARTIN, MP ************************* NDP calls for a new national vision for railways OTTAWA – The NDP today rallied around an Ontario-based passenger rail coalition’s call for major government investment in crumbling rail infrastru