Sault Ste. Marie looking to become Canada's next music city
The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is banking on local talent to help make its case for the Soo as a music destination.
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Saturday event in Spanish, Ont., to honour residential school victims
Three First Nations in northern Ontario are taking part in a daylong event Saturday to honour victims of residential schools.
Ontario Nurses' Association, Algoma Public Health working on new collective agreement
A total of 85 public health nurses, registered nurses and nurse practitioners at Algoma Public Health Unit began mandatory conciliation Friday with their employer as they seek to negotiate a new collective agreement.
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Businessperson donates $200K to Downtown Plaza development in the Sault
Local businessperson Clark McDaniel is donating $200,000 towards Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Plaza.
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Sault candidates clash over Algoma Steel
Sparks flew in Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday as candidates in the riding get in some final blows before the Sept. 20 federal election.
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Sault police arrest suspect in August stabbing
A 41-year-old man is facing a list of charges in connection to a Sault Ste. Marie stabbing in August.
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Catholic teachers union concerned about COVID-19 cases
The Huron Superior Catholic Teachers' Association is concerned about recent COVID-19 cases surfacing at schools in Sault Ste. Marie, and is accusing the province of dragging its feet.
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Suspected impaired driver flags down Sault police, tells them his vehicle was 'stuck' in middle of the road
A 35-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man is facing impaired driving charges following an incident late Tuesday morning.
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Sault Ste. Marie rolls out vaccination policy for city staff
Sault Ste. Marie is moving ahead with its own vaccination program for staff ahead of the province's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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Campaign underway to encourage people to get the flu shot
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Boil water advisory in effect for community near Sault Ste. Marie
A boil water advisory has been declared in Johnson Township, a community southeast of Sault Ste. Marie.
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Echo Bay Couple run to raise money for Multiple Myeloma
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Ontario family lawyer says custody issues could rise among unvaccinated parents
Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander is warning parents who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine may be at risk of losing custody or access to their children.
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Historic Indigenous canoe portage route near Timmins revitalized by conservationists and EACOM
EACOM officials said trees from the area will feed its sawmill in Elk Lake, and as a result of public input and Robichaud's efforts, the company's made some accommodations regarding 'Little Hawk Portage.'
Police in Massey, Ont. search for female they believe to be in handcuffs
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking residents in the Massey area to secure their homes, sheds, or out buildings as they search for a female they believe is wearing handcuffs.
American couple donates large Dionne Quintuplets collection to Callander, Ont., museum
The Callander Bay Heritage Museum has received a 'treasured' collection of Dionne Quintuplets memorabilia as part of a large donation.
Sault Ste. Marie looking to become Canada's next music city
The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is banking on local talent to help make its case for the Soo as a music destination.
Glencore heading to new depths with new 'Onaping Depth' project
Glencore vice-president Peter Xavier recently gave an update to what the mining giant is up to at the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce AGM in Copper Cliff. Among one of the big highlights was 'Onaping Depth,' a new ore body they're reaching at a cost of $1.3 billion.
Ontario records more than 800 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting more than 800 new COVID-19 cases as well as 10 additional deaths.
Laurentian students facing delays with financial aid
Some Laurentian students say they're getting frustrated over delays they're facing at financial aid. Enrolment has been held up for some as they wait for their OSAP applications to be processed at the university.
Metis northern-raised artist unveils new artwork in Timmins, tours region with TV show
Graffiti artist Mique Michelle has painted a series of murals in Timmins incorporating local culture and stories, and has now unveiled two new pieces in the city.
Dining out, salons, gyms and more: COVID-19 restrictions by province and territory
With a fourth wave of the pandemic underway, provinces and territories are responding with a variety of restrictions. CTVNews.ca looks at what is and is not allowed in each jurisdiction.
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A video rental store in Kingston, Ont. says they received a movie 9 years overdue with a late fee over $2,000.
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'Really frustrating': Racialized people feel ignored in federal election campaign
With election day fast approaching, Indigenous, Black and people of colour in Canada are wondering why racism and issues about race have taken a backseat on the campaign trail.
All elected Liberal, NDP MPs will be vaccinated, Conservatives still won't say
With just two days until election day, the Conservative Party won't say whether they will require any candidates elected to be members of Parliament to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before heading to sit in the House of Commons, in contrast to the positions of the Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Quebecois.
Final weekend: Nanos tracking shows tight two-way race
With the 2021 federal election just two days away, it is still a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, according to the latest polling data from Nanos Research released on Saturday.
U.S. lawmakers push Biden to lift Canadian travel restrictions
Four U.S. senators have asked U.S. President Joe Biden to lift restrictions that have barred travel by Canadians across the northern U.S. border since March 2020.
Scientists studying whether it's possible to grow, eat mRNA vaccines
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside are currently studying whether they can turn edible plants into mRNA vaccines.
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Trudeau stresses strategic voting during Ontario stops
Justin Trudeau reached out to progressives in Ontario ridings crucial to potential Liberal seat gains. Glen McGregor explains.
O'Toole facing question of candidates' vaccine status
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole found himself in the hot seat over how many of his candidates are vaccinated. Kevin Gallagher reports.
