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MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

An arbitration decision on the alleged victim’s employment at Michael Mantha's Elliot Lake office provides more details about the independent investigation that led to the longtime MPP being removed from Ontario NDP Caucus
Union prepares for brawl with Shoemaker over parking charges

Union prepares for brawl with Shoemaker over parking charges

If 80 per cent of the city's 613 full-time staff buy $467-a-year parking passes, the city will get $228,830 in new revenue. But it’s not that simple
Bif Naked coming to northern Ontario for Pride in the Woods

Bif Naked coming to northern Ontario for Pride in the Woods

Rock musician Beth Torbert, best known by her stage name Bif Naked, will perform an acoustic set during Pride in the Woods at the Fox Haven Campground in Lavigne
Fringe North hits mainstream with biggest show yet

Fringe North hits mainstream with biggest show yet

Popular event will take place from Aug. 21 to 25 at three downtown locations: the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, Stardust Pictures Studio and the Art Gallery of Algoma
Northern MPs call for investigation of 'bot farm' reaction to Poilievre rally

Northern MPs call for investigation of 'bot farm' reaction to Poilievre rally

Last weekend, the Internet witnessed a ‘co-ordinated bot campaign designed to artificially boost’ Conservative Party leader's rally in Kirkland Lake
Man stole firearm from vehicle, ran from cops when confronted: Sault Police

Man stole firearm from vehicle, ran from cops when confronted: Sault Police

27-year-old faces 22 criminal charges in connection with Bay Street theft
Portion of March Street to close next week for watermain work

Portion of March Street to close next week for watermain work

Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the closure, which begins Tuesday
U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

37-year-old from Wisconsin was pulled over Thursday night in North Shore Township
Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Greater Sudbury Police say Tyler Closs, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was captured thanks to a community member who spotted him in town and phoned authorities
‘Things can be different’: New downtown youth hub an early success story

‘Things can be different’: New downtown youth hub an early success story

At last count, the Algoma Youth Wellness Hub on Dennis Street has received over 1,600 visits since opening its doors in January