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Cops clock driver speeding through Garden River at almost twice the limit

Cops clock driver speeding through Garden River at almost twice the limit

Thunder Bay resident's vehicle impounded for 14 days, licence suspended for 30 days
CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

The benefit was worth $2,000 a month to Canadians whose jobs were lost or downgraded as a result of public-health restrictions
Here's how to get Just Junk to pick up your old Christmas tree for free

Here's how to get Just Junk to pick up your old Christmas tree for free

Junk-hauling business offers to pick up discarded trees and deliver them to the Clean North depot Jan. 6
Northern Credit Union branches give out $78K to region's charities

Northern Credit Union branches give out $78K to region's charities

The monetary and in-kind donations went to groups that combat food insecurity, support marginalized communities and support healthcare and mental health services
Two arrested after stolen credit card used at downtown business

Two arrested after stolen credit card used at downtown business

A wallet was reported stolen from a victim on King Street
Local school boards say current smartphone rules working

Local school boards say current smartphone rules working

Toronto District School Board will discuss a ban in January, but neither the ADSB nor HSCDSB say they are planning to do the same
'It's money well spent for us': Autism group works to place sensory kits in Sault Police cruisers

'It's money well spent for us': Autism group works to place sensory kits in Sault Police cruisers

Algoma Autism Foundation partners with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service to assist officers in helping people with sensory and communication issues during emergencies
Union for Community Living Algoma claims forced overtime is causing staff burnout

Union for Community Living Algoma claims forced overtime is causing staff burnout

CLA says it agrees forced overtime should end, plans to post more full-time positions
Four officers injured as driver of stolen car leads police on wild chase

Four officers injured as driver of stolen car leads police on wild chase

The car drove through a busy parking lot, through a red light, and crashed into a police cruiser before being stopped on Brien Ave.
VIDEO: On the 10th day of Christmas, we surprise ‘an angel on earth’

VIDEO: On the 10th day of Christmas, we surprise ‘an angel on earth’

Since being supported by our community through hardships of her own, Jennifer has a pay-it-forward outlook on life that drives her to help others