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The chamber asks, David O. answers

David Orazietti told the city's business community that munciipal leaders should be wary of the “danger” of relying on provincial subsidies in its budget, while promising a Liberal government would keep that money flowing.
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New development in anti-dumping complaint by Essar

Canada Border Services Agency will continue to impose a provisional duty on certain types of steel plate imported by foreign steelmakers while a federal tribunal considers a dumping complaint filed by Essar Steel Algoma.
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Orazietti: Province wants feds to pay half of Highway 17 four-laning

Four-laning Highway 17 will be back on the table with the coming provincial budget, though the project’s timing might depend on negotiations with the federal government, says David Orazietti.
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Man eats massive burger, doesn't barf . . . right away (8 photos)

Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger blared over the sound system at an east-end pub on Monday afternoon as Jonathan Clarke choked down the last greasy morsel of the Harp Attack Challenge. And with that, the meat was officially beat.
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Chamber proposes new spending controls ahead of budget

The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce says it has made specific recommendations to the city ahead of Monday’s budget deliberations, voicing concern about spending levels and reliance on provincial funding.
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Editorial: What does business think about the city budget?

City councillors will sit down Monday afternoon to begin hashing out the coming year’s finances. Another increase is on the table with city staff recommending a 2.8-percent bump. A growing tax base has trimmed that figure by 1.
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Let's hear all the options for our city budget

Let's hear all the options for our city budget

City councillors will sit down Monday afternoon to begin hashing out the coming year’s finances. Another increase is on the table with city staff recommending a 2.8-percent bump. A growing tax base has trimmed that figure by 1.
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Family pleads for information on missing man (update)

2 p.m. update SooToday.com just received an email from Amber Laidley, financee of Stephen McKenney, advising us that the father of one has been located by Ontario Provincial Police and has made contact with family.
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Firefighters pluck dog from St. Mary's River

Howard Bishop watched helplessly Thursday afternoon as his best friend ‘Bud’ fought to keep his head above the icy waters of the St. Mary’s River. The dog was struggling and a group of bald eagles had begun to circle overhead.
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School board makes an adjustment to its figures

No, top administrators at the Algoma District School Board did not get raises last year despite what it says in the province’s Sunshine List, says the board.
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