Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Sault Ste. Marie News and Information

City may redirect $500,000 job-creation fund to help COVID-chafed restaurants and other businesses

'I think it's a natural fund for us to rely on, and I think we have to look to do that' - Mayor Christian Provenzano

Mar 24, 2020 10:23 PM Read more >

Fraudsters exploiting COVID-19 to facilitate cybercrime: OPP

Police warn that scams aim to profit from consumer's fears, uncertainties, misinformation

Mar 24, 2020 9:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How exercising can help ease coronavirus anxiety

Stress about the coronavirus pandemic can actually increase your risk of infection, but exercise can alleviate the immune system’s stress response

Mar 24, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

Shoppers line up to enter stores due to virus concerns (9 photos)

Shoppers wait in line to enter Walmart with security guards present, Sault stores operating at reduced hours with various items in big demand and short supply as COVID-19 measures were put in place (Walmart was admitting only 100 customers at a time), March 24, 2020

Mar 24, 2020 8:20 PM Read more >

Two nursing home residents now among province’s COVID-19 fatalities

An Oshawa woman and a Hamilton woman died after being confirmed positive for COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020 6:35 PM Read more >

Humane Society shelter closed

They have imposed restrictions on interactions with the public and have limited the intake of animals to stray cats and dogs and those requiring emergency care or shelter

Mar 24, 2020 5:33 PM Read more >