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Battle for Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay ridings puts northern issues in spotlight

It’s not just Sault Ste. Marie’s steelworkers who are bracing for looming U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports -- it is many in northern Ontario.

Shop Main Street Canada arrives in Sault Ste. Marie

With looming U.S. tariff threats, a movement to buy Canadian is gaining traction and the Shop Main Street Canada, Buy Local is happening in the north.

Sault Ste. Marie MP getting new responsibilities

Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan has been appointed parliamentary secretary to the minister of Indigenous services and minister responsible for FEDNOR.

Fewer voters cast ballots in the advance polls

New data shows just more than six per cent of eligible Ontario voters cast ballots over the weekend in the advance polls, down from 2022.

Blind River getting new transit bus

The Town of Blind River is getting a new bus with the help of federal funding to improve rural transit.

Ontario Election 2025: It’s a crowded race in Algoma-Manitoulin

The Algoma-Manitoulin riding spans more than 109,000 kilometres, from Manitouwadge in the West to Espanola in the East.

Two snowmachine drivers charged with impaired in northern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say that as they were arresting a snowmachine driver Feb. 23 for impaired, a second snowmobile pulled up – and that driver was promptly charged with impaired, as well.

‘Treacherous weather’ conditions close Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie

Highway 17 is closed Monday along the eastern shore of Lake Superior north of Sault Ste. Marie due to what police are calling ‘treacherous weather.’

Police investigating series of arsons in Elliot Lake, seeking public assistance

Provincial police are investigating a string of arsons in Elliot Lake and are appealing to the public for help.

Sault police seek public assistance with liquor theft investigation

Sault police are investigating a theft from a local business earlier this month.

Doug Ford continues northern Ontario tour with stops in the Sault and Sudbury on Sunday

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford began his northern Ontario tour on Saturday with a stop in Thunder Bay, followed by visits to Timmins and Iroquois Falls. On Sunday the PC leader will vist Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.

Water safety statement issued in the Sault as levels expected to rise

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority has issued a water safety statement to alert residents of potential flooding risks in the region.

Fourth arrest made in major Elliot Lake drug bust

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a fourth individual in connection with a significant drug bust in Elliot Lake.

Final weekend of Ontario election campaign sees PC, Liberal leaders visiting NDP territory

After four weeks of criss-crossing the province, shaking countless hands, and little sleep, Ontario’s major party leaders are entering the final sprint.

Elliot Lake's Winterfest underway this weekend

Elliot Lake hosts its annual Winterfest this weekend–among the big activities planned are a run, glow-in-the-dark outdoor skating, a drone show & sled box derby