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How do you recruit medical staff to small-town Ontario? 'Bag of money up front'

How do you recruit medical staff to small-town Ontario? 'Bag of money up front'

As small communities across Ontario struggle to recruit doctors and nurses, one town has landed on a strategy that appears poised for success: giving them "a bag of money up front." That's the incentive on offer in Huntsville, Ont.
Ten years ago, a hitchhiking robot thumbed its way through the Sault

Ten years ago, a hitchhiking robot thumbed its way through the Sault

HitchBOT was about halfway through its journey across the country when it showed up in the city on Aug. 5, 2014
How modular housing could speed up construction of much-needed homes

How modular housing could speed up construction of much-needed homes

Industry insiders say much more is needed to create a foundation for the streamlined building technique to grow from its paltry two per cent of the market
Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal

Cereal being recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination, which in rare cases can cause serious or fatal infections
What's open and closed around town this holiday Monday

What's open and closed around town this holiday Monday

Be sure to check out all the details before making plans for the day
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Former gang member wants to help at-risk youth through boxing

Former gang member wants to help at-risk youth through boxing

‘I’m on this earth to help other people’: Toronto-born boxer René Chavez is on the road to addiction recovery in Sault Ste. Marie; he'll provide boxing lessons and counselling for troubled kids at Steel City MMA
Small wildfire reported in Sault fire district is being held

Small wildfire reported in Sault fire district is being held

The fire hazard is high in Sault Ste. Marie
'Moral issue': Funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

'Moral issue': Funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

Funeral directors across the country are warning grieving families about a trend of third-party websites republishing obituaries for profit
Litter ridder: Pitch in to help clean up downtown on Tuesday

Litter ridder: Pitch in to help clean up downtown on Tuesday

Three-hour effort set to start at 11 a.m. Tuesday hosted by Sault's Downtown Association