Sault police charge man with impaired driving after hitting person in wheelchair
A 54-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after striking someone in a wheelchair, Sault police say.
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Métis Nation of Ontario calls for federal land claim process
The Métis Nation of Ontario wants to develop a land claim process for Métis people with the federal government, to allow it to seek proper compensation for historical Métis grievances.
Sault addictions group wants funding for overdose crisis, not downtown plaza
A group of community advocates plan to gather outside Sault Ste. Marie city hall to demand action on the continuing overdose crisis in the city.
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Sault Ste. Marie's new paramedic chief makes history
Kate Kirkham brings more than 24 years of experience as a paramedic to her new role as the Sault Ste. Marie's paramedic chief, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the city.
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Another COVID-19-related death in Algoma, the 8th this year
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Bidding war: BHP raises its offer in takeover bid for Noront
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Sault police charge man in fatal crash that killed a pedestrian
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Sault downtown association looking for long-term crime fix
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Restaurants will need subsidies to survive winter says industry group
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Noront agrees to sell to Wyloo Metals, says offer is superior to BHP
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Dancing witches take over Blind River
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Sextortion on the rise among teens
Canada's online child exploitation tipline is alerting the public of a significant spike in "sextortion" cases involving teens.
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Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March
The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.
Sudbury senator hospitalized with COVID-19
Sudbury's Josée Forest-Niesing, a member of the Canadian Senate, is in hospital, her office confirmed Friday.
Timeline of Ontario's plan to lift public health measures
Ontario has released a plan for lifting COVID-19 public health measures over several months. Here's the province's timeline:
Hot coffee thrown in Tim Hortons employee's face in Vancouver, police say
Police are investigating after someone allegedly threw a hot coffee in a Tim Hortons employee's face in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside this week.
Ontario hires 107 correctional officers, including in northern Ontario
The government of Ontario is hiring 107 correctional officers who are joining the frontline.
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As of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, the following businesses will be able to reopen without physical distancing required.
Province to guarantee loan for $120M Cassellholme redevelopment
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced Friday the province will guarantee its portion of the loan for the expansion of Cassellholme in North Bay.
Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI, according to feds
Workers who lose their job over a refusal to vaccinate against COVID-19 may not be eligible for employment insurance benefits, according to updated guidelines from the federal government.
Highway 11 reopened in Fauquier-Strickland, Ont.
Highway 11 has been reopened in both directions west of Cochrane Friday afternoon following a crash, Ontario's Ministry of Transportation says.
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Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March
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Alec Baldwin said Friday that his killing of a cinematographer with a prop gun on a movie set was a 'tragic accident' as authorities investigated the shooting, which also wounded the director.
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What are prop guns and how are they dangerous? Alec Baldwin incident raises concerns
Firearms experts say it is rare for someone to be killed from a prop gun while filming a movie or TV show, as a weapons master or armorer is mandated to be on set to ensure everyone's safety, in addition to providing rigorous training and gun handling to actors beforehand.
