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Health unit offers tips to beat the heat Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:44PMThe Sudbury & District Health Unit has issued a heat advisory for residents of Sudbury and Manitoulin districts, and is offering tips on how to beat the heat. Exposure to extreme heat can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and even death.[...]
Three charged with impaired driving Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:14PMThree females were charged with impaired driving this past week. On July 17, police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Municipal Road 55 at Noront Road. A car was heading westbound on Municipal Road 55 when it hit a passenger van, causing "extensive damage," police said in a release.[...]
Man wanted in Toronto on robbery charges arrested in Greater Sudbury early Tuesday Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:14AMA 58-year-old man is headed back to Toronto to face robbery charges after being arrested in Dowling early Tuesday morning. Greater Sudbury Police say officers executed an entry warrant at a residence on Larchmont Drive in Dowling about 2 a.m.[...]
Murder in Wikwemikong Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:17AMInvestigators are treating the death of a man in Wikwemikong as a homicide after his body, which had obvious signs of trauma, was found outside a residence on Sunday afternoon, police said.[...]
Resident sends letter to builder Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:17AMSimon Guillet has written Normand Maurice, the owner of Paramount Construction, about the development on McCrea Lake. "We want you to understand that we have nothing personal against you or your business," wrote Guillet in the letter.[...]
Sudburnia Soccer Club scores Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:16AMThe following are Sudburnia Soccer Club game results for games played July 4 to July 7. JULY 4 U18 MIXED Lasalle Cougars (3) vs.[...]
Sudbury Downs workers ratify new contract Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:29PMAbout 75 workers at Sudbury Downs who are represented by Mine Mill Local 598/CAW have ratified a new four-year contract with OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs. "It is a very good contract. The workers are very happy," said Mine Mill Local 598 president Richard Paquin.[...]
Star's phone service continues to be down, so contact us by email Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:14PMThe phone system at The Sudbury Star continues to be down. Eastlink, which provides phone service to the newspaper, is unable to say when the service will be restored. Phones to The Star stopped working on the weekend.[...]
Hydraulic fluid leak on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie Monday afternoon now being cleaned up Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:44PMEastbound motorists using Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie Monday are being asked by Ontario Provincial Police to use caution due to a leak of hydraulic fluid. Police say the leak occurred between Echo Bay to Highway 548 (the St.[...]
Greater Sudbury man killed in motorcycle accident near Powassan Sunday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:44AMA Greater Sudbury man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 524 in Pringle Township near Powassan Sunday afternoon.[...]
Fire in downtown three-plex early Saturday contained to a living room Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:44AMA living room was heavily damaged in a fire in a three-unit building on Silverman Street off Van Horne Street early Saturday morning.[...]
Wikwemikong man found dead Sunday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:14AMThe death of a man in Wikwemikong Sunday afternoon is being treated as a homicide. Ontario Provincial Police say Wikwemikong Tribal Police received a 911 call about 1:30 p.m. Sunday concerning a man found without vital signs near a residence on Kaboni Road.[...]
Pick your blueberries safely, cautions Ontario Provincial Police Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:44AMOntario Provincial Police want to remind blueberry pickers that if they take their cars to their favourite picking areas, they have to park wisely. Not only should vehicles be parked in a safe location off the road, but they are also not to be left on private property.[...]
Uganda: Tamwesigire Issues Yellow Fever Alert Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:44PMLOCAL federations would put their athletes life at risk if they forge vaccination certificates for the All Africa Games.
Additional news "Sport" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:58AMSaratov athletes won five medals at the European Championship in rowing and canoeing, BelTA BakuToday-VolgaInform the Ministry for Sports, Physical Culture and Tourism of the area. Competition in Europe among juniors and youth up to 23 years were held in Zagreb (Croatia).
Articles additionnels de "Ecology" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:31AMMore than 36 million rubles transferred office of the Pension Fund on the edge of the Kamchatka for reimbursement of pensioners to pay the cost of travel to a place of rest and back. Told a BakuToday told the press service of the regional fund.
Articles additionnels de "Business, Finance" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:20AMNews, programs, broadcasting of football matches – in the colony at the beginning of Kamchatka test broadcasts its own television studio, where as journalists and operators work alone convicted.
Scouts descend on Roberts Creek Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:11AMCamp Byng has been transformed this week with 1,750 Scouts from all over Canada descending on the 84-hectare property in Roberts Creek.
There's no place like Alden B. Dow's home Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:03AMMidway through a public tour of the Alden B Dow Home and Studio, Cindy Tarnowski stops and shakes her head at the unusual colors on many of the walls, carpets and furnishings -- crabapple pink, spring green, dusky orange and mustard yellow, with occasional splashes of blue and red.
News of record for July 12, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:26AMFRIDAY 2:39 p.m., suspicious circumstances — A man was at Sonora Regional Medical Center on Greenley Road saying he was beat up by his girlfriend. When officers arrived, he said he fell and his girlfriend didn’t hurt him.
Fort Churchill State Park: a history-rich oasis in the Central Lyon County desert Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:51AMWhy not drive about eight miles south of Silver Springs to Fort Churchill State Park for your family staycation this week?
Camp aims to help grieving children Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:13AMExplaining the loss of loved ones to children is difficult, but helping them overcome loss is something else.
Rancocas Creek canoe trip highlights county's natural attractions Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:44PMA combination of beautiful weather and cooperative water currents made yesterday perfect for canoeing along the Rancocas Creek, and a group of 14 nature enthusiasts, two park rangers and a reporter di
Canoeing the Rouge River: Part two Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:41PMNow that the Rouge River and valley are slated to become a national park, its supporters hope Parks Canada can spread the word about its attractions
Elizabeth police officer's memory brings kids to summer camp Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:16AMELIZABETH — Elizabeth police officer Eddie Gray was a different kind of cop. When he arrested someone he would visit him in jail, and if the person had no place to go after being released he’d take him to his...
Kate and William land in Los Angeles for US trip Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:27AMThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, fresh off a nine-day trip to Canada, arrived in Los Angeles on Friday to begin a whirlwind weekend tour.
How Does Kate Rate on the Royal Tour? Not as Well as You Might Think Says Royal Insider Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:10AMKate Middleton was the picture of perfection as she traipsed through Canada this past week like a royal pro with her new hubby, William. Street hockey, canoeing, float-planes, boat...
Post Falls man drowns at Corbin Park Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:46AMCary Chandler hugs her friend, Lance Carpenter, 20, after he attempted to save a man from drowning who was snorkeling Thursday near Corbin Park on the Spokane River. The man was found nearly a mile downriver unresponsive and was transported to Kootenai Medical Center.
Bright lights, big city: William and Kate head to L.A., paparazzi capital Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:30AMTORONTO - In Canada, they spent an evening under the midnight sun, canoeing off to a secluded island in the Northwest Territories, but now as Prince William and Kate head to the wilds of Los Angeles, they will be under a glare of a different sort: the paparazzi.
Winning formula Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:07PMF1 tech bolsters real world innovation
19-year-old Saline man killed in Mackinac canoeing accident loved adventure and serving his country, friend says Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:51PMJacob Greaves Those who knew Jacob Greaves, a Saline High School graduate, say he was always ready for a new adventure. Greaves went on an overseas hunting trip with his father, competed in rodeos and was excited even in grade......
Spare Times for July 8 — 14 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:11PMA selection of events around town.
Outrigger Classic Pays Homage To Its Roots Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:10AMJust about 50 years ago, outrigger canoeing made its first waves in California, and the Noah Kalama Outrigger Classic will pay tribute to the sport and the man who helped bring it here, organizers
Weekend events spotlight Lake Lowell debate Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:32AMDeer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will be a busy place this weekend, with open houses on proposed new management alternatives and a parade protesting possible restrictions on long-treasured recreation at the popular Canyon County refuge. Read a recent story about the refuge plan Get news from Nampa, Caldwell and surrounding communities
Pair bound for bay Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:17AMGoal is to be first women to complete canoe trip FARGO - On May 29, Ann Raiho and Natalie Warren notched one of life's big milestones: graduating from college. Talk about this topic
Stratford Festival: The plays are not the only fun tourists can find Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:14PMWhat if the play is not your thing? Thousands pack Stratford every summer for the theatre, especially for Shakespeare. But if you'd rather be the star of your own show, this Ontario town can accommodate.
Don’t make a tipsy canoe trip, OPP advise Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:40PM— If you’re going to get drunk in a dinghy, you may get dinged.
Pick and mix: Reporting 2012 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:59AMA bank of resources about event reporting, including events relating to 2012 events, for teachers and students taking part in the BBC's news making projects for 11 to 16-year-olds, School Report.
Weather makes for unusual summer in Yampa Valley Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:06AMSummer solstice occurred two weeks ago, but Colorado hasn’t responded accordingly. Ron DellaCroce, Yampa River State Park manager, said it’s been an unusual season. “We’re really about a month behind this year,” he said.
Collinsville man drowns in Seals Lake Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:07PMA 25-year-old Collinsville man drowned in Seals Lake in Martinsville Saturday afternoon while canoeing with friends, according to a news release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Summer holidays need not spell financial hardship for parents Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:57PMWe may envy school children their six-week summer holiday.
Good weekend to float, not so great to boat Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:20PMSmall waterways are in good shape, but big ones are running high, fast.
Jefferson Co. Native Travels To New Orleans In Canoe Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:10PMA Jefferson County native is traveling to New Orleans in a canoe to raise money for Parkinson's Disease Research.
Texas waterways spawn historic finish Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:04PMshare: digg facebook twitter Texas Water Safari race officials anticipated what might be the closest finish in the race’s 49-year history. Boat 314 was the first across the finish line at 12:51 a.m. Monday, finishing 45 minutes ahead of the second-place boat, 354.
World's toughest canoe race starts today Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:04PMshare: digg facebook twitter It's the 49th year for the race, and with river levels as low as they have ever been and temperatures forecast to climb close to 100 degrees, half of the boats are expected to drop out before they reach the finish.
Around Annapolis: Girls become 'buddies not bullies' at camp Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:42AMA group of Annapolis girls learned how to recognize a bully last week - even when she's looking back at them in the mirror. About 150 students, ages 5 to 14, gathered at Camp Woodlands on Riva Road for P.A.V.E. Camp - Project Anti-Violence Education. This year's theme was "Buddies Not Bullies." It was the first time the free summer day camp, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, was ...
Jump into fun in July Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:28AMSummer starts to heat up in Nodaway County with a variety of things to see and do. The following is a list of many of the activities throughout the month.
Zimbabwe: Country Selects 18 Events Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:06AMZimbabwe has undertaken to enter 18 sporting disciplines out of the 23-medal events on offer at the All-Africa Games in Mozambique this year.
Ottawa County 4-Hers learn, have fun at Kelleys Island camp Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:36AMKELLEYS ISLAND -- 'The bell is the gospel,' Dale Lybarger said with reverence. 'When you hear it ring, you listen.'
State Parks close as shutdown looms Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:56PMBuffalo River State Park, MN (WDAY TV) - The likelihood of a government shutdown is becoming all to real. Vacationers are left scrambling to find a place to stay and enjoy the holiday weekend. Once packed Minnesota state parks are now closed. This is a prime camping time.