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'I've come full circle': Vezeau-Allen explains sudden exit from police board

'I've come full circle': Vezeau-Allen explains sudden exit from police board

City councillor wants to focus more on other boards and committees, and feels it's time for a different municipal appointee to bring 'fresh ideas and fresh perspectives'
VIDEO: $1,000 in clothes stolen from Sport Chek

VIDEO: $1,000 in clothes stolen from Sport Chek

Theft took place on the morning of May 10
Pedalling for public safety: Police to beef up bike patrols downtown

Pedalling for public safety: Police to beef up bike patrols downtown

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will double its bicycle patrol as part of an effort to increase its visibility this summer by planting more of its members downtown
City councillor abruptly quits Police Services Board

City councillor abruptly quits Police Services Board

Lisa Vezeau-Allen surprised Police Services Board members by handing in her resignation letter during a meeting Wednesday, citing 'lots of other obligations'
Teen driver charged with doing donuts at Bellevue Park

Teen driver charged with doing donuts at Bellevue Park

Accused of stunt driving, 17-year-old had Driver’s Licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days; could face fines, more licence suspensions and jail time
Police looking for witnesses to daytime assault near art gallery

Police looking for witnesses to daytime assault near art gallery

Detectives believe assault took place at around 1 p.m on May 12 — at same time and location where elderly woman says she was attacked in her wheelchair
Man accused of driving while high — in stolen vehicle

Man accused of driving while high — in stolen vehicle

21-year-old faces multiple charges, due back in court July 31
Cops charge Gunner with possessing knives

Cops charge Gunner with possessing knives

29-year-old faces multiple weapons charges after Victoria Day call on McKenzie Avenue
Man arrested after homeowners discover unwanted visitor

Man arrested after homeowners discover unwanted visitor

32-year-old charged with one count of break and enter with intent
VIDEO: Mayor pushing for downtown police station

VIDEO: Mayor pushing for downtown police station

Speaking in our SooToday studio, Matthew Shoemaker said a 'downtown police presence' — either a new headquarters or a precinct — would help improve public safety