Algoma University to study Lake Superior in multi-university partnership
Algoma University will be one of several partnering universities that will be studying the Lake Superior watershed this summer.
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Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in hit-and-run investigation
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitoulin Detachment were called to Meredith Street in Manitowaning just before 11:00 p.m. on Friday where a vehicle struck a pedestrian and left the scene without stopping.
29-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after 'altercation' in Sault Ste. Marie
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says Zachery Bisaillon, 29, is wanted for attempted murder following an incident in the 500 block area of North Street just before 10:30 p.m. last night. He is to be considered armed and dangerous.
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Falcons return to nest at Sault International Bridge
Peregrine Falcons are once again getting attention at the Sault's International Bridge, after returning to their nesting boxes this spring.
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After false positive, Sault man questioning COVID testing and quarantine rules
A Sault Ste. Marie man says he was ordered to remain in quarantine despite a negative COVID-19 test.
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Sault tourism business ready for a busy summer, despite pandemic
Despite the state of the tourism industry due to COVID-19, a new tourism business in Sault Ste. Marie is looking to the future with optimism.
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Sault airport gets nearly $9M for infrastructure upgrades
The federal government is providing nearly $9 million to help the Sault airport complete crucial infrastructure upgrades.
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Man in the Sault murders his wife, turns gun on himself
Members of the Sault Police Service uncovered a tragedy May 7 when they conducted a well-being check on two residents on Foothill Road.
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Suspects remain at large after shooting in Sault Ste. Marie, fled APS and OPP takedown
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said a vehicle has been seized after shots were allegedly fired on Poplar Avenue Tuesday night. Suspects remain at large despite high-risk takedown effort by APS and OPP.
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Toronto man sentenced for drug deal gone bad in Sault Ste. Marie
A cocaine dealer from Toronto has received six years in jail for a drug deal gone bad in Sault Ste. Marie in 2020 that left one person dead.
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Sault Ste. Marie council approves revised $8.4M downtown plaza
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is moving ahead with updated plans for a Civic Plaza in the city’s downtown core. While city council is unanimously behind the project, there are some concerns about funding and how much it will cost the city.
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Man, woman in the Sault charged in hatchet attack
A 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged in connection with a May 7 hatchet attack that sent one victim to hospital.
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Police say organizers of anti-lockdown rallies in the Sault face $10K fines
Three people in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged with organizing an illegal gathering and could face fines up to $10,000.
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Turcotte’s Chip Stand ready to open again in a new era
Turcotte’s Chip Stand isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the owners of a 76-year-old Mattawa chip stand were devastated when they were forced to close because the old shack can't handle equipment needed to meet new fire code regulations.
Timmins declares state of emergency as COVID cases, hospitalizations climb
The City of Timmins declared a state of emergency Monday, and began offering vaccines to people ages 12 and older as the area tries to halt soaring COVID-19 infections.
'Suspicious' fire closes roadway at Midas building in North Bay
For the second time in recent months, the Midas building in North Bay is on fire.
Another death linked to COVID-19 in Greater Sudbury
Public Health Sudbury & Districts announced Monday someone has died from illness related to COVID-19.
Southern Ontario organizer of Sault anti-lockdown rally faces $10K fine, police say
For the third straight weekend, Sault Ste. Marie Police attended Bellevue Park to monitor what officers deemed to be an illegal gathering. Officials said officers attempted to stop the latest incident before it began.
Greater Sudbury to write off more than $3M in parking fines, other provincial offences
Greater Sudbury will consider writing off more than $3 million in defaulted provincial offences fines at their next meeting May 25.
Ontario will reopen outdoor recreational amenities 'on or before June 2'
Health Minister Christine Elliott says that her government will reopen recreational amenities 'on or before June 2' when the current stay-at-home order is set to expire.
'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series
When the Original Six rivals the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs open their first playoff meeting in 42 years after their last this week, Frank Mahovlich will simply be an interested observer.
Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort
Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked with overseeing it.
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Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie named as new national COVID-19 vaccine rollout lead
The federal government is passing on responsibility for steering the national logistical rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie, who The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has named the new vice-president of vaccine logistics and operations, replacing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.
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The daughter of an Alberta woman who died from rare blood clots after a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is now left with few supports as details surrounding a promised federal vaccine injury compensation fund remain sparse.
Biden raises ceasefire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.
Feds face calls to be more transparent about Fortin's departure, as replacement named
The federal government faced new calls Monday to be more transparent with Canadians about Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's departure, with ministers taking questions about the matter in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's absence.
'Cave syndrome': Why some people may choose to stay home even after COVID-19 ends
A new term, ‘cave syndrome’, is being used to describe people who plan to remain home even after COVID-19 restrictions end, but psychologists say it’s too broad and could lead to missed diagnoses of more serious mental health issues.
