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Crime in Sault Ste. Marie heavily influence by drugs trade

Sault Ste. Marie saw reductions in many year-over-year crime stats in 2024 – but areas of increased crime show a heavy drug influence.

Northern Ont. well repersented at Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference

There was ample northern representation at the 93rd Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference on Monday.

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Sault Area Hospital sign collaboration agreement

In a historic ceremony held last week at the Sault Area Hospital, Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc., a core partner of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team, and the hospital officially signed a collaboration agreement.

Local man arrested in Elliot Lake for breaching court orders

A 38-year-old Elliot Lake man is facing multiple charges after the Ontario Provincial Police executed an arrest warrant at a Hillside Drive South residence.

Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charge for northern teen

An 18-year-old has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic complaint.

Assault, weapons charged laid in Sault Ste. Marie after bear spray incident

A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges – including assault with a weapon and administering a noxious thing – following an incident in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault police seek public assistance with food theft investigation

Sault police are investigating a theft from a local business last month.

Batchewana First Nation warns of fraudulent status cards circulating in the region

The Batchewana First Nation and its police service are alerting local residents, businesses and program managers about a recent surge in reports involving the use and manufacturing of fraudulent status cards in the area.

Mount Dufour Hill Climb in Elliot Lake cancelled

Officials announced on social media Friday that the 2025 Mount Dufour Hill Climb in Elliot Lake would be cancelled for the season due to logistical challenges.

Sap already flowing for Sault-area maple syrup producers

Maple syrup producers in the Algoma District were happy to see the unseasonably warm weather this week, and even Friday’s heaps of snow should be good for the start of syrup season.

Hwy. 69, Hwy. 17 reopens Friday

Highway 17 is closed because of poor weather conditions, Ontario Provincial Police said Friday.

Tight race in Sault Ste. Marie

The Sault Ste. Marie race was a nail-biter in the provincial election. Here's a look at the results of the tight race.

Algoma-Manitoulin sees northern Ontario's only election upset

The only riding in northern Ontario to elect a new party to represent them is Algoma-Manitoulin.

Easy wins, razor-close: Here’s a look at northern Ontario election results

Two Ontario cabinet ministers cruised to easy wins Thursday night in northern Ontario while the NDP held onto Mushkegowuk-James Bay by four votes.

Public health champions awarded in Algoma

For the seventh year, Algoma Public Health has given recognition to people and organizations who champion wellness.