Unusual sight at Sault Ste. Marie Canal
It's not something people at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal usually sees, a moose swimming in the water in the locks that bypass the rapids on the St. Marys River.
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Two northern health units monitoring reports of rare adverse effects connected to vaccines
Health officials with two northern Ontario agencies say they are monitoring incidents of two heart inflammation conditions being reported in a small number of people following COVID-19 vaccinations in the province.
Rising food costs a major challenge for restaurant owners emerging from COVID-19 restrictions
Food costs from suppliers have risen significantly in the last year, and for at least one restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie, it means tough decisions are coming.
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Sault police seize handgun, charge two people with firearm, drug offences
A man and a woman in Sault Ste. Marie are facing charges following a raid on a Patrick Street residence Monday evening.
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Sault Ste. Marie man runs every street in the city for hospice
A long-distance runner in Sault Ste. Marie is finishing up a unique journey. Jonathan Mogg has run every single street in the Soo while raising money for ARCH Hospice.
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Sault vintage co-op market rebounding after lockdown
A group of vendors in Sault Ste. Marie are hoping their co-op venture will continue to rebound in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Some advice on what to do if you win the $70M Lotto Max prize
Ontario Lottery & Gaming is again seeing record lottery ticket sales, with an estimated $140 million in prizes up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto Max draw, including a $70 million top prize.
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Sault College victims of attempted cyberattack
Sault College is responding to an attempted cyberattack by suspending some of its technology services, to protect its network.
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There is still time to plant grass seed: gardening expert shares tips on how to get the best results
The owner of a northern Ontario garden centre says it’s not too late to plant some grass in your yard.
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Sault Fire Services look to become regional training centre
The Sault Fire Services is looking to become a regional fire training centre, after the Ontario Fire College closed its Gravenhurst facility in March.
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Sault Ste. Marie using locally-made app for COVID-19 screening
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is launching a locally developed COVID-19 screening and contact tracing app at its facilities.
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Changes being made at Sault Area hospital
Sault Area Hospital is upgrading its parking system and stepping up enforcement of the smoking bylaw.
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Sault's Invasive Species Centre launches community focused program
The Invasive Species Centre's new program aims to get volunteers on board to help monitor invasive mussels in Ontario's waterways.
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Sudbury man sentenced for manslaughter after 'senseless and tragic' incident last Canada Day
After pleading guilty to manslaughter following an assault that turned fatal last July, a Sudbury man has finally learned his fate.
David Bowie painting found near North Bay, Ont., sells for record $108K in auction
A David Bowie painting bought for $5 at a donation centre near North Bay, Ont., has sold for $108,120 at auction.
Vaccine appointments for second doses must be rebooked, Sudbury health unit says
The good news is Ontario is accelerating the timeline for residents to get their second shot of COVID-19. But that also means if you already booked your appointment, you have to reschedule it for the earlier date.
Data shows 91.5% of drivers speed through Timmins roadway, police say
Recent traffic data collected by the Timmins Police Service found that 91.5 per cent of drivers are speeding when they travel of Harold Avenue, police said Thursday.
'Suspicious' fire at house on the Kingsway in Sudbury where body was found Tuesday
Greater Sudbury firefighters were called out early Thursday morning to a house fire on the Kingsway.
Ontario to move to Step 2 of reopening ahead of schedule allowing for haircuts, indoor gatherings
The Ontario government has confirmed that the province will enter the second stage of its COVID-19 reopening strategy two days ahead of schedule.
Defence can question former West Nipissing public works manager in fraud lawsuit, judge rules
The defence can question a former public works manager in West Nipissing, a judge hearing a $450,000 lawsuit connected to fraudulent invoices has ruled.
Ont. town doubles fines to control noise, like barking, lawnmowers, power tools
Tiny Township is getting tough on noise with a new campaign promoting public awareness and stiffer fines.
Another COVID-related death in Greater Sudbury
As reopening of the economy continues following the last lockdown, another tragic death due to COVID-19 has been reported by Public Health Sudbury and Districts – the 31st in Greater Sudbury.
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Massive fire destroys 12 homes at an Ont. construction site
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Caught on cam: Moose swims in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. canal
How a Sask. photographer captured this Canadian moment
A Saskatoon man has captured a video of a beaver standing underneath a Canadian flag near the Meewasin Trail.
Canada's only interprovincial zip line set to welcome riders
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Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Cowessess First Nation says it has found 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
'Canada's responsibility to bear': PM on unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the hurt and trauma being felt by Indigenous people as a result of the Cowessess First Nation announcing the discovery of an estimated 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval residential school in Saskatchewan is 'Canada's responsibility to bear.'
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UPDATED | 'I was floored': Wilson-Raybould calls out Crown-Indigenous Minister Bennett for sending her 'racist' text
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has admitted to, and apologized for, sending Independent MP and former Liberal justice minister Jody Wilson Raybould a text message that Wilson-Raybould called 'racist' and 'misogynist.'
St. Albert, Alta., RCMP investigating hate-motivated knife attack on 2 sisters wearing hijabs
A man wearing a mask approached the pair and yelled racial slurs towards them before grabbing one of the women by her hijab and knocking her to the ground, leaving her unconscious, police say.
Many feared dead after Florida beachfront condo collapses
A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed with a roar in a town outside Miami early Thursday, killing at least one person and trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Rescuers pulled out dozens of survivors and continued to look for more.
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Bennett apologizes for 'insensitive' text to Wilson-Raybould
Wilson-Raybould says Bennett's text is part of 'pattern of behaviour' from Trudeau government
'There will be more. This is not going to stop': survivor
Residential school survivor Elizabeth Sackanay reacts to the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan.
