Shoemaker in the Mayor's Chair
In the Mayor’s Chair this week, Ian Campbell catches up with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, Matthew Shoemaker amid turbulent times in the city's steel industry.
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Seven-figure donation made to Sault Area Hospital Foundation
The Sault Area Hospital Foundation received a seven-figure donation from Alamos Gold and Franco-Nevada to upgrade medical imaging equipment.
Feds provide $20M to build science centre in Thunder Bay
The federal government announced Wednesday it is giving up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay.
Winter storm warnings in effect for Timmins, the Sault
Heavy snow is expected in Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie beginning Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada says. And North Bay and Sudbury could see heavy rain.
Arrest made two weeks after loaded handgun pointed at an ex-partner
A 28-year-old from Iron Bridge, Ont., is facing multiple charges after an investigation into a weapons-related incident in Blind River.
Sault police lay charges after victim choked, robbed by someone they know
A 66-year-old man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and theft following an incident earlier this month.
Algoma District looks to improve developmental outcomes for its youngest residents
A new project in the Algoma District aims to improve developmental outcomes for the youngest members of our society in their area.
OPP seize large quantities of drugs after serving search warrants in three cities
Ontario Provincial Police seized large quantities of drugs after search warrants were executed in three cities – including Sault Ste. Marie.
Suspected impaired driver in the Sault was asleep, child in the back seat
A 29-year-old is facing charges after police in Sault Ste. Marie found a parked vehicle with its motor running, the driver sleeping and a child in the back seat.
Three tractor-trailers collide on Hwy. 17 in northwestern Ont.
One person was seriously injured March 16 when three commercial motor vehicles collided on Highway 17 in the northwestern Ontario community of Dryden.
March Break travel declines at Sault airport, reflecting broader trends
March Break, a time when many Canadians traditionally head to warmer destinations, saw a noticeable decline in passenger traffic at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport this year.
Snowmobile crash claims life on Marisea Lake north of Thessalon
A 58-year-old individual from Blind River, Ont. has died following a snowmobile crash on Marisea Lake.
Alleged speeding driver stopped on Hwy. 69 with contraband tobacco
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a driver with speeding and possessing unmarked cigarettes following a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Magnetawan First Nation.
New northern MPP to join the ranks of Queen’s Park today
Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) will be sworn into office today, with a new face from northern Ontario, Bill Rosenberg, joining their ranks.
Two arrested, $16K in suspected drugs seized in Garden River First Nation raid
Two individuals have been arrested following the execution of a drug warrant in Garden River First Nation.
Northern man facing 58 charges in series of alleged firearm, assault incidents
A 35-year-old man is facing 58 criminal charges following a series of investigations by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service involving alleged firearms offences and assaults.