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‘It’s really disgusting’: Tenant without heat for weeks blasts out-of-town landlord

‘It’s really disgusting’: Tenant without heat for weeks blasts out-of-town landlord

Numbered companies linked to CPM Properties have bought up well over a hundred homes in the Sault, triggering complaints and legal action against director
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Man arrested on Albert Street stole from local businesses eight times: police

Man arrested on Albert Street stole from local businesses eight times: police

27-year-old is being held in custody pending a bail hearing
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'A good start': Sault College, Algoma respond to province's $1.3B funding boost

'A good start': Sault College, Algoma respond to province's $1.3B funding boost

College prez says funding 'does not fully recognize' recommendations from expert panel, while university says it lacks 'sufficient information or clarity to assess potential impacts'
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VIDEO: Donation box swiped from downtown Tim Hortons

VIDEO: Donation box swiped from downtown Tim Hortons

Police trying to identify unknown thief who robbed the Bay Street location on Feb. 15
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Algoma U unveils new publication for students, other aspiring writers

Algoma U unveils new publication for students, other aspiring writers

The Algomian, a new online creative writing journal that launches today, will feature various genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and one-act plays
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PODCAST: Thirty years later, cop killer dies in prison

PODCAST: Thirty years later, cop killer dies in prison

Hosted by Village Media's Scott Sexsmith, SooToday's new podcast is a Monday to Friday rundown of all the need-to-know stories happening in our community
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Heavy police presence at boardwalk behind Station Mall

Heavy police presence at boardwalk behind Station Mall

Police have requested that those in the area use an alternate route to get around
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Too many tickets? Mystery person uses chainsaw to chop down Ontario speed camera

Too many tickets? Mystery person uses chainsaw to chop down Ontario speed camera

Camera in Essa Township, near Barrie, had been issuing up to 50 tickets daily; township official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at local public schools

'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at local public schools

Algoma District School Board says over 1,200 incidents of physical or verbal violence against staff were reported during 2022-23 school year, up from 900 four years ago
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LETTER: Saultites 'need to come together' to tackle doctor shortage

LETTER: Saultites 'need to come together' to tackle doctor shortage

'We must tell the government that it is our priority to create an environment to attract and develop more primary care providers,' says specialist at Group Health
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