Skip to content

Local News

Investigators release findings in tragic helicopter death near Wawa

Investigators release findings in tragic helicopter death near Wawa

A three-member ground crew was helping a helicopter pilot put down drilling equipment carried by tag lines. As pilot took off, one person became entangled and fell to his death
Read more >
Two northern Ontario kids — 12 and 13 — arrested in stolen car

Two northern Ontario kids — 12 and 13 — arrested in stolen car

Police say youngsters fled into bush after 2:30 a.m. traffic stop on Hwy. 17, near North Bay
Read more >
Vape detectors, more security cameras could be coming to school near you

Vape detectors, more security cameras could be coming to school near you

Upgrades could be coming as part of $30M in funding for school safety in Ontario budget
Read more >
$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

$10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement paid in full — and accruing $1.3M in daily interest

Litigation team for treaty annuities claim warns against leaking sensitive information after First Nations post confidential details of disbursement process to social media
Read more >
Accident closes St. Marys River (update)

Accident closes St. Marys River (update)

Vessel incident occurred near Munuscong Lake Junction
Read more >
Algoma only public university in Ontario receiving fewer international student permits

Algoma only public university in Ontario receiving fewer international student permits

Algoma U president Asima Vezina said the new cap will not impact students in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie or Timmins and it is not expected to impact staffing levels
Read more >
Ontario school boards sue social-media giants for hooking kids on 'addictive' platforms

Ontario school boards sue social-media giants for hooking kids on 'addictive' platforms

Lawsuits accuse companies behind Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok of using ‘exploitative business practices’ to maximize profits at expense of students’ mental health
Read more >
Chris Stapleton isn't coming to town, but this singer sure sounds like him

Chris Stapleton isn't coming to town, but this singer sure sounds like him

Outlaw State of Mind — billed as the premier Chris Stapleton tribute band — is coming to the Roberta Bondar Pavilion for a summer concert on June 21
Read more >
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Hounds look to weather Storm in round one

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Hounds look to weather Storm in round one

Soo Greyhounds head coach John Dean says defensive effort will be critical to a long run in the postseason, which kicks off tonight on home ice against Guelph
Read more >
Public board enrolment up for next school year, but growth slowing

Public board enrolment up for next school year, but growth slowing

'It may be that we’re starting to see a levelling off of the growth in elementary,' says Joe Maurice, superintendent of the Algoma District School Board
Read more >