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Northern Ont. driver blows two stop signs, now faces impaired, drug charges

A 41-year-old man from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and drug possession, after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle for failing to obey stop signs.

Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake reopens after afternoon crash

A serious single-vehicle collision had closed part of Highway 108 on Tuesday afternoon north of Serpent River and south of Elliot Lake. The roadway fully reopened at about 6 p.m.

‘Go North’ video touts Sault as a business-friendly destination

FONOM's new 'Go North' video highlights Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma District & Soo Falls Brewery, to promote northern Ontario as a prime business destination.

Victims spat on, attacked with a bat in Sault Ste. Marie

Two people have been charged with assault and other offences following recent incidents in the Sault.

Sault council approves pedal pub pilot project

Sault council has backed a two-year downtown pedal pub pilot, aiming to launch by late summer. A local entrepreneur proposed the party bike to boost tourism.

Final sentencing in 2022 Sault murder, family reacts

In January 2022, 53-year-old Elmer Tangie was brutally attacked at a residence on the 400 block of Second Line West in Sault Ste. Marie. The details of that night were laid bare in court on Wednesday during the sentencing hearing for Brendan Wyatt, the third and final man charged in connection with Tangie’s death.

$1 bet leads to $100,000 win for Hilton Beach resident

Valerie Adcock of Hilton Beach, Ont., is $100,000 richer after a lucky $1 Encore bet paid off in a major way.

Northern Ont. bikers smash $14K target in leukemia awareness ride

Sudbury motorcyclists completed a 1,000-mile charity ride over the weekend, raising more than $19,000 for the fight against blood cancers.

Doctor shortages continue to hit northern Ont., prompting temporary hospital emergency room closures

With ER closures in Thessalon becoming more common due to physician shortages, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg joinsTony Ryma to discuss the situation.

Air quality advisories issued as wildfire smoke blankets northern Ont.

Environment Canada issued air quality alerts for much of northern Ontario on Sunday as wildfire smoke blanketed the region, reducing visibility and posing health risks.

Sault considers building a giant steel snowflake as a tourist attraction

Meeting on Monday evening, city council in the Sault will vote on a motion calling for a new tourist attraction: a giant snowflake sculpture made of locally produced steel.

Province refuses to consider letting OPP replace Sault police

Ontario’s solicitor general won’t be providing the city with a plan to replace the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service with Ontario Provincial Police.

Sault police charge 2 impaired drivers in separate early morning incidents

Sault police charged two motorists in separate early morning impaired driving incidents over the weekend.

Sault city council to weigh in on possible pedal pub pilot

Sault Ste. Marie may allow pedal pubs to boost tourism in the city. A local entrepreneur is seeking council approval for a two-year pilot downtown.

Police, bylaw secure 8 vacant Sault Ste. Marie buildings

Police and bylaw officers inspected 22 vacant properties in Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown core last week as part of an ongoing effort to address safety concerns and unlawful activity.