Sault Ste. Marie is among three per cent of Ontario municipalities that submitted drinking water samples with unacceptable levels of lead. Of 600 municipalities and system operators, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment reports just 22 had higher than allowable levels.[...]

THE Bombala Council is closely monitoring the level of water at the Coolumbooka Weir as it reaches the point where the maximum level of water restrictions comes into play.

Sault Ste. Marie is among three per cent of Ontario municipalities that submitted drinking water samples with unacceptable levels of lead. Of 600 municipalities and system operators, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment reports just 22 had higher than allowable levels.[...]

County fire officials are urging motorists to use caution after a recent brush fire broke out in Hialeah Gardens. ''We strongly urge every motorist that if they smoke, to please put out their cigarette before they throw them out because it's very easy to ignite a fire wherever there is overgrown dry grass,'' said Lt. Eddy Ballester, public information officer with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

As Miami Gardens' city staff prepares to shed some extra pounds, residents will have a chance to join in the workout, share their success stories and get monthly prizes, city officials say.