OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high
There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.
Sault Ste. Marie News | Local Breaking | CTV News Sault Ste. Marie
Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park
As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.
New kind of multi-tasking: nearly 66% of Canadians use their phone on the toilet
A new study by Nord VPN, a cybersecurity company, shows some interesting results regarding cellphone usage in the bathroom.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Abuse survivors in the Sault launch 'Bloom for Change' campaign
Freedom Sisters Sault Ste. Marie is launching the first edition of a campaign designed to raise awareness around ending gender-based violence.
-
Three new forest fires confirmed in the northeast
Hot and dry weekend weather conditions did little to alleviate the fire hazard in the northeast.
-
Stunning moon images taken in northern Ontario during full lunar eclipse
Many skywatchers in northern Ontario were delighted to capture and share beautiful lunar images of Sunday night's total eclipse.
-
Sault Symphony launches kids concert
The Sault Symphony Orchestra is launching what it hopes will be a new concert series aimed at kids.
-
Sault beer drinkers take in a weekend festival
After a hiatus of nearly three years due to the pandemic, the Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer returned Saturday.
-
Community events this weekend in the north
Here’s a list of some of the activities you can check out this weekend in the north.
-
Discarded needles an ongoing problem in the Sault
The private security firm tasked with patrolling Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown says its personnel are discovering a large number of discarded needles.
-
Indigenous leaders in northern Ontario encouraged by papal visit to Canada
Indigenous leaders in the Sault and Algoma said the Pope's visit in July is an important step, but would also like to see him expand upon his apology.
-
Northeastern Ontario has 14 active forest fires
As of Friday morning, there are 14 active forest fires in the northeastern Ontario region, according to the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.
-
Sault Area Hospital getting new MRI
Sault Area Hospital is in the process of replacing a key piece of equipment.
Stories by region
TIMMINS AREA
SUDBURY AREA
NORTH BAY AREA
STAY CONNECTED
Northern Ontario News
Charges pending in Highway 11 crash, road fully reopened
The driver of a transport is going to be facing charges after the vehicle ended up on its side blocking Highway 11 south of North Bay for most of Tuesday, police say.
Court boots northern Ontario politician from town council
An Ontario court has removed Maureen Van Alstine from town council in Espanola.
Worry, buyer's remorse high as real estate market slowdown materializes
A wave of buyer's remorse is taking shape in several heated real estate markets, after housing prices started dropping and the number of sales slowed over the last two months.
'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found
Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.
Ontario man's van has travelled nearly 1M kilometres. Here's his secret
An Ontario man who has nearly 1 million-kilometres on his car is sharing his secret of how he did it.
First transgender federal party leader calls for national anti-trans hate strategy
The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted anti-transgender hate strategy, citing a 'rising tide of hate' both in Canada and abroad. Amita Kuttner, who is Canada's first transgender federal party leader, made the call during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.
Sudbury woman seeks help with alcohol struggle, ends up losing driver's licence
A Sudbury woman who sought help for alcohol dependency and mental-health challenges ended up losing her driver's licence.
Profit-taking makes gas price shock in Sudbury much worse, analyst says
While oil prices have been soaring of late, an industry analyst says retailers in northern Ontario have hiked prices more than necessary.
OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high
There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.
Don't Miss Videos
Ont. man looking to hit 1 million km on his 22-year old van
Meet the Claremont, Ont. man who is hoping to hit the one million kilometre mark on his 2000 Toyota Sienna van.
This Calgary barber has millions of followers on TikTok
500-metre-long smuggling tunnel found at U.S.-Mexico border
WATCH: DUI arrest for driver who 'travelled up' a power pole
Rubik's cube is a breeze for Quebec teenager
Legendary Canadian WWII fighter ace dies at age 100
Dilapidated Vancouver home listed for $1.5M sells in a day
Battle of Alberta: Oilers, Flames face off in the playoffs
This program in B.C. is helping save endangered owl chicks
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Worry, buyer's remorse high as real estate market slowdown materializes
A wave of buyer's remorse is taking shape in several heated real estate markets, after housing prices started dropping and the number of sales slowed over the last two months.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Canada's inflation rate up slightly in April to 6.8 per cent: Statistics Canada
The cost of nearly everything at the grocery store continued to climb higher to push the annual inflation rate up in April.
'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found
Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.
Prince Charles, Camilla to visit Ottawa Ukrainian church on second day of royal tour
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a service at Ottawa's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral today as they visit the national capital.
'Please' before 'cheese': Answers to your royal etiquette questions
Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau answers your questions about how to address the royal couple, how to dress if you're meeting them, and whether or not you can ask for a selfie.
CTV News Video Network
Royals face ties to Canada's residential school system
Prince Charles and Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, met with Indigenous delegates over Canada's residential schools. Creeson Agecoutay reports.
