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Many Algoma residents 'simply cannot afford to eat well': survey

Many Algoma residents 'simply cannot afford to eat well': survey

Algoma Public Health's latest 'Nutritious Food Basket' survey found the cost of food has increased nearly 7 per cent since 2022 — a nearly 1 in 5 locals experience food insecurity
Wanted man arrested after employee punched: police

Wanted man arrested after employee punched: police

Police say the accused took several items from a Great Northern Road business without paying
PODCAST: Conestoga board scolds prez over 'unacceptable' comments about Orazietti

PODCAST: Conestoga board scolds prez over 'unacceptable' comments about Orazietti

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
'Unwanted person' triggers hold and secure at local high school

'Unwanted person' triggers hold and secure at local high school

Sault Police say a man was uttering threats on school property Thursday morning; 34-year-old suspect resisted arrest but was ultimately taken into custody
Robber tried to hit victim with baseball bat: Sault Police

Robber tried to hit victim with baseball bat: Sault Police

39-year-old arrested Thursday morning also accused of mail theft, probation violations
Accused killer Jones nearing deadline to have court date set

Accused killer Jones nearing deadline to have court date set

Steven Jones, charged in the murder of 22-year-old Taylor Marshall and a brutal stabbing on the Sault boardwalk, will be back in court on March 21
Family medicine a 'failed business model' driving doctors away

Family medicine a 'failed business model' driving doctors away

As people struggle to find a general practitioner, Ontario doctors speak up to say they need more funding and better working conditions just to survive as local family physicians
Ontario reaches deal with teachers in French-language public system

Ontario reaches deal with teachers in French-language public system

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province has reached a deal with teachers in the French-language public system, ensuring no strikes for three years
SMC students set high goal for second Relay for Life fundraiser

SMC students set high goal for second Relay for Life fundraiser

St. Mary's College students hope to raise $45K for cancer research after collecting $30K last year
Weekend Outlook: Cold air reinforces this weekend

Weekend Outlook: Cold air reinforces this weekend

Daytime highs this weekend will fall below normal values for the middle of February