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Ontario election less than three weeks away

Siobhan Morris has more on the latest promises from Ontario party leaders as they continued to hit the campaign trail on Friday.

Northern Ont.'s biggest winter carnival kicks off

Cory Nordstrom reports from Saul Ste. Marie on the launch of Bon Soo, the north's largest winter carnival featuring plenty of family fun.

NDP leader campaigns in the Sault

Speaking in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, NDP Leader Marit Stiles outlined health care improvements if the NDP form the next government.

Asima Vezina, president and vice-chancellor of Algoma University is leaving the school

Tony Ryma talks with Asima Vezina, the president of Algoma University for the last 8 years, following the announcement she is moving on from the school.

Sault man accused of luring 12 and 13-year-old children online

A 42-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man is accused of having “inappropriate” online relationships with two children – ages 12 and 13.

Snow squall warning in effect for the Sault, surrounding area

An additional 10-25 cm of snow is expected in the Sault Ste. Marie area, Environment Canada said Friday in a snow squall warning.

Ford makes Hwy. 401 tunnel idea a campaign promise as other leaders talk health care

PC Leader Doug Ford is doubling down on a plan he floated months ago to dig a tunnel under Highway 401 in order to relieve traffic congestion in the GTA.

Northern Ontario police warning the public to think twice before clicking links

A growing number of scams are being identified across the north and people are being warned to think twice before clicking on links.

Police say Sault shooting suspect has history of violence, had been released despite weapons charges

Police in Sault Ste. Marie say the arrest of a suspect for the shooting at the Community Resource Centre highlights the need for changes to the judicial system.

Bad weather closes Highway 101 between Wawa and Chapleau

Severe winter weather conditions have closed Highway 101 at the Highway 17 intersection in Wawa.

Sault Surge to host region’s top swimmers this weekend

The Sault Surge Aquatic Team is set to welcome the North Eastern Ontario Region’s best swimmers this weekend.

Shoeless Blind River man arrested wandering in the snow, allegedly drunk

Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a suspicious "possibly" intoxicated person standing in a driveway in Blind River.

Sault Ste. Marie and Garden River First Nation strengthen economic development partnership

A historic partnership between Garden River First Nation and the City of Sault Ste. Marie has reached a new milestone with the completion of the Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative.

Opposition pounces on Ford over suit alleging ex-staffers involved in rezoning scheme

Opposition leaders accused Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on Thursday of being partially responsible for the behaviour of two former staffers alleged to have used their contacts in a real-estate rezoning scheme.

Tribal police service launches youth mentorship speakers’ series sessions in Wiikwemkoong

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has launched a youth mentorship initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering Indigenous youth.