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City council takes a bite out of Crime Stoppers' budget

City council takes a bite out of Crime Stoppers' budget

A not-for-profit charity operated by a volunteer board of directors, the local Crime Stoppers says it is 'disheartened' by city's decision to cut off $25K annual grant
1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: poll

1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: poll

The Salvation Army released the data as part of its annual report examining Canadians' attitudes and experiences with poverty and related socioeconomic issues
Workweek Outlook: Warming locks in a green Christmas

Workweek Outlook: Warming locks in a green Christmas

Winter officially arrives this Wednesday, but it'll feel more like fall by the weekend
Business strives to alter fabric of recycling in northern communities

Business strives to alter fabric of recycling in northern communities

Sic Sox Circular Ltd., an Indigenous startup company, weaves its way across northern Ontario with a creative approach to recycling textiles and other fabrics
Cops in this northern city are using 'bait bikes' to catch thieves

Cops in this northern city are using 'bait bikes' to catch thieves

A decoy on wheels, the trackable bait bikes are being deployed in North Bay to catch thieves red-handed; the force's first bike was promptly stolen and a suspect arrested
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Council to look at buck-a-day parking at city hall

Council to look at buck-a-day parking at city hall

Mayor Shoemaker says he could support parking charges higher than a dollar a day
RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

Meanwhile, Jewish leaders are urging community members to be diligent about security after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days
'Heartless' pro wrestler from the Sault has sweet spot for rescue dogs

'Heartless' pro wrestler from the Sault has sweet spot for rescue dogs

Lacey Miller fell in love with wrestling as a kid in Sault Ste. Marie. Now known as Heartless Krystal Moon in the ring, she uses her platform to advocate for dog rescues and fosters
Come out and audition for 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'

Come out and audition for 'Legally Blonde: The Musical'

Auditions begin on January 12, with the show scheduled to open on May 1, 2024