Sault family's skating chickens a hit among neighbours
It's not unusual to find backyard rinks in the north, but the same can't be said for chickens joining in.
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Sault rotary club feeling fundraising pinch
The club, which has been operating in the Sault for more than 100 years, continues to adapt to a changing fundraising environment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Sault group wants addictions facility to open at the closed youth detention site
Citizens Helping Addicts and Alcoholics get Treatment said it wants to turn tragedy into positivity, in a letter calling on the province to convert the closed Justice Derek Holder House into a treatment facility.
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Sault COVID-19 assessment centre still open for testing as vaccination hub set to open
As the finishing touches are placed on Sault Ste Marie’s COVID-19 community vaccination hub, Sault Area Hospital is assuring the public the COVID-19 Assessment Centre on Drive In Road is still open.
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Sault woman fails in bid to have her 12 cats returned to her
A Sault Ste. Marie woman whose 12 cats were removed from her residence in December 2020 has lost her court fight to have the felines returned
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Ontario provides Sault Ste. Marie $1M to help with COVID-19 challenges
The Ontario government is providing $1,050,639 to help the City of Sault Ste. Marie address ongoing COVID-19-related operating costs.
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Sault man threatened residents, officers with a hatchet, police say
A 26-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie is facing charges following an incident March 2 in which he is accused of threatening people with a hatchet.
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Why northern Ontario colleges want you to study in the north
In an effort to attract students from southern Ontario, six northern colleges are banding together to promote the north. Study North aims to offer southern students a northern educational alternative.
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Province closing 26 youth detention centres, including several in northeastern Ontario
Citing declining numbers, the Ontario government has announced it is closing 26 youth detention centres, including several in the northeast.
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Sault Ste. Marie grandmother wins more than $75K in poker lottery
A 71-year-old grandmother from Sault Ste. Marie has won more than $75,000 playing a poker lottery game.
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Sault transit gets funding boost from the province
Sault Ste. Marie's transit system is getting a $1.1million funding boost to help it address the financial strain of the pandemic.
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Survey shows unmanageable stress levels in half of Ontario principals
Results of the survey show 57 per cent of principals at virtual schools reported unmanageable stress levels and 49 per cent of those at in-person schools reported the same.
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Algoma Public Health reports region’s fourth COVID-related death
Algoma Public Health reported Monday someone has died from COVID-19, the fourth fatality in the health unit's area since the start of the pandemic
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Sudbury health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at local business
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is advising the public of a potential high-risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Sudbury business Feb. 27.
Mobile home in eastern area of Sudbury destroyed by fire Monday
Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a mobile home fire on Red Deer Lake Road on Monday morning.
Clarity on Laurentian University's future should emerge by April 15, president says in a statement Monday
Some clarity on the future of Laurentian University should emerge by April 15, the university's president said Monday in his first statement since Feb. 1, when it was announced the school was insolvent.
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario spike above 1,600, officials attribute increase to data issue
COVID-19 infections in Ontario have spiked to levels unseen since early February but the province says Monday’s case count is higher than expected due to a “data catch-up process” related to its case and contact management system.
Police identify victim of fatal collision near Englehart
Ontario Provincial Police have identified the victim of a fatal collision that took place Saturday morning on Highway 11 north of Englehart.
Royal Family absorbs shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview
The Royal Family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.
Sudbury school switching to online learning following additional COVID-19 case
A Sudbury school has been closed for the coming week following the confirmation of an additional case of COVID-19.
Bombshells from royal interview: The most dramatic disclosures from Prince Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan opened up about their life both in and out of the Royal Family during a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday.
Canada set to receive more than 910,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week
Canada is set to receive 910,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week as pharmaceutical companies ramp up deliveries to make good on their contractual obligations by the end of the month.
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Queen, Prince Philip didn't make skin colour comment about Meghan's baby: Oprah
Oprah Winfrey has revealed that while Prince Harry would not say who in the Royal Family made comments about his son's skin colour, he did share who hadn't.
Royal Family absorbs shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview
The Royal Family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.
Bombshells from royal interview: The most dramatic disclosures from Prince Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan opened up about their life both in and out of the Royal Family during a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday.
Richard Berthelsen: Oprah interview could widen royal rift
The Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan will not repair the damage to what is an unhappy family situation where there is now likely to be more disunity and controversy, writes royal commentator Richard Berthelsen in an exclusive column on CTVNews.ca
COVID-19 vaccines and pre-existing medical conditions: Should certain people not get a shot?
The COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada are considered safe, but are there certain allergies or pre-existing medical conditions that could make taking the vaccine risky? Experts consulted by CTVNews.ca say there are very few situations where not taking the vaccine would be the better option.
