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Poll: 41% favour looser medical assistance in dying rules

Poll: 41% favour looser medical assistance in dying rules

A large majority of Village Media readers say Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system either strikes the right balance now or should be further relaxed. The details, as always, are revealing
Back Roads Bill: Takes us on a monumental tour of graveyards

Back Roads Bill: Takes us on a monumental tour of graveyards

This week Bill contacts a cemetery expert and a broadcasting personality and explains why cemeteries are important to visit
VIDEO: Sault shooting rampage ‘worst possible scenario you can imagine’

VIDEO: Sault shooting rampage ‘worst possible scenario you can imagine’

'If some of the investigation from this tragedy determines that there is a better way to do gun control in Canada, I think that it’s a discussion worth having': Mayor Shoemaker
Local awards to honour 'public health champions'

Local awards to honour 'public health champions'

Nominations close Jan. 10 for awards that recognize people who protect and promote community health and advance health equity in Algoma
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

As dementia cases climb in Canada, research suggests certain behaviours — including apathy, lack of impulse control and social inappropriateness — could be warning signs
UPDATE: OPP track down wanted man with huge face tattoo

UPDATE: OPP track down wanted man with huge face tattoo

Kyle Ball, who boasts an unmistakable mugshot, was wanted for an Oct. 24 assault that hospitalized a man in Huntsville; 36-year-old was arrested Friday
Greyhounds lack power in loss to Spirit

Greyhounds lack power in loss to Spirit

The team couldn't capitalize on seven power play opportunities on Friday night
Beavers blast Thunderbirds

Beavers blast Thunderbirds

Beavers’ goaltender Noah Tegelaar was spotless in registering his third shutout of the season
Health partnership creates 'culturally safe' care for Indigenous peoples

Health partnership creates 'culturally safe' care for Indigenous peoples

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and North Shore Health Network sign collaboration agreement