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Teacher unions welcome new minister after cabinet shuffle

Teacher unions welcome new minister after cabinet shuffle

Ontario's new education minister is stepping into one of the largest and most visible files in government, which comes with a fraught relationship with teachers
Former Sault resident Stephanie Tucci competes on Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship show

Former Sault resident Stephanie Tucci competes on Food Network’s Summer Baking Championship show

Professionally trained pastry chef loved living in the Sault, wants to return
POLL: Union membership has a mild connection to political views

POLL: Union membership has a mild connection to political views

Current or former union membership has a mild connection to a reader's political views, an online poll this week showed
WINE ALL THE TIME: What will September bring?

WINE ALL THE TIME: What will September bring?

This week, Vin spills on the Ford government's plans for the LCBO and other vendors that want to sell booze, and shares his picks for bargains at the LCBO
BACK ROADS BILL: Diving deep into an old pool

BACK ROADS BILL: Diving deep into an old pool

This week Bill takes us for an unusual dip into the history of a remote island swimming pool
Three hunters hit with $27K in fines for illegal moose kills

Three hunters hit with $27K in fines for illegal moose kills

Charges included hunting without licences, tagging violations and discharging firearms from motorboat
Child welfare at ‘tipping point’ over lack of support for youth with complex needs

Child welfare at ‘tipping point’ over lack of support for youth with complex needs

Families unable to access timely treatment or care for their children are increasingly turning to child welfare agencies for help, according to Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Free dental care for all? Not quite

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Free dental care for all? Not quite

This week on the podcast: We check up on the recently launched Canadian Dental Care Plan, a $13B initiative driven as much by politics as policy. So far, a lot of dentists — and patients — aren't smiling
SIU investigating after OPP boat collides with another watercraft near Sudbury

SIU investigating after OPP boat collides with another watercraft near Sudbury

Woman was injured after boat collides with OPP boat responding to domestic disturbance on Nepewassi Lake early on June 7