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Here’s the full list of dangerous pedestrian crossings the city hasn't rectified

Here’s the full list of dangerous pedestrian crossings the city hasn't rectified

Carol Magnan, an advocate for the blind and those with low vision, says close to 75 per cent of the Sault's accessible pedestrian traffic signals aren't working properly
Opioid deaths in northern Ontario far exceed provincial average, report finds

Opioid deaths in northern Ontario far exceed provincial average, report finds

'Toxic Drugs in Algoma' is more than just a title — it’s a call to action as public health officials outline key priorities aimed at tackling one of the region's most pressing crises
Activist livid at city for failing to fix dangerous intersections

Activist livid at city for failing to fix dangerous intersections

‘They're broken. Make them accessible. You guys figure it out. I'm not doing your job anymore,' says Carol Magnan
Sault Francophone students heading to Sudbury St-Jean concert

Sault Francophone students heading to Sudbury St-Jean concert

The St-Jean concert will be a 90-minute show featuring LGS
Sault Surge swimmers make waves in Thunder Bay and Timmins

Sault Surge swimmers make waves in Thunder Bay and Timmins

The Sault Surge Aquatic Team had a strong showing across northern Ontario recently, returning from competitions with an impressive collection of medals and personal best times
'Treated like a convict': Use of restraints at Newmarket hospital leaves patient with nightmares

'Treated like a convict': Use of restraints at Newmarket hospital leaves patient with nightmares

'I was born in that hospital, and I won’t go back there,' says Newmarket resident who questions the mental-health system that allows patients to be strapped to beds
VIDEO: ‘Nightmare’ finally over for man wrongfully charged in Dominican Republic

VIDEO: ‘Nightmare’ finally over for man wrongfully charged in Dominican Republic

This week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: A Burlington man who is safely back home after being cleared of bogus drug charges tells his story — and offers some advice to fellow travellers
'Long live Connor Dunn': Ceremony honouring crash victims planned for football games

'Long live Connor Dunn': Ceremony honouring crash victims planned for football games

Stickers honouring Connor Dunn and Lukis Joy-Stoycheff will be worn on the helmets of Sault Sabercats players during the first home games of the season
Cross-border agencies team up for St. Marys River security operation

Cross-border agencies team up for St. Marys River security operation

A coordinated cross-border security effort unfolded over the weekend as American and Canadian agencies increased their presence along the St. Marys River
New owners of Boots & Saddles 'enjoy the celebration of food and people'

New owners of Boots & Saddles 'enjoy the celebration of food and people'

The corner of Second Line West and Airport Road is buzzing again as Frank and Maarit DeMarco breathe new life into a beloved local restaurant