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Downtown disruption forces local business online

Downtown disruption forces local business online

'I had both customers and vendors that I have in store telling me they haven't been downtown in months because of construction,' the owner said
PHOTOS: Police close intersection in Jamestown, appear to arrest young people

PHOTOS: Police close intersection in Jamestown, appear to arrest young people

Two young people were taken into custody Thursday after police closed off a busy downtown area
Local PPC candidate drops out of federal election

Local PPC candidate drops out of federal election

Arnold Heino also ran for New Blue Party in the provincial election: Harry Jaaskelainen will run in Heino's place in federal vote
'COVID Catch Up' initiative will help four local charities

'COVID Catch Up' initiative will help four local charities

A local charitable group is stepping up its efforts to help organizations still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Goulais River residents concerned about Searchmont wastewater treatment plant

Goulais River residents concerned about Searchmont wastewater treatment plant

While only Searchmont residents were notified of the project, a Kresin Engineering rep said all concerned citizens - including those from Goulais River and other communities - are welcome to forward comments and concerns
Province receives a failing grade on special education needs in Algoma: report

Province receives a failing grade on special education needs in Algoma: report

'When students act out, they're telling us they require more support, more guidance and more resources to succeed, but this government is failing to address those calls from our students,' said local official
PODCAST: Wanted — a new Sault police chief

PODCAST: Wanted — a new Sault police chief

Hosted by Village Media's Scott Sexsmith, SooToday's new podcast is a Monday to Friday rundown of all the need-to-know stories happening in our community
LETTER: Hugh Stevenson 'has proven himself' as an advocate for the Sault

LETTER: Hugh Stevenson 'has proven himself' as an advocate for the Sault

Letter writer says Stevenson 'understands the issues that face our community'
Loser eats dog food? Wrestling show hitting the ring in the Sault tonight

Loser eats dog food? Wrestling show hitting the ring in the Sault tonight

Point To Prove Tour hits Soo Blaster on March 27 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Crews ready as wildland fire season officially starts next week

Crews ready as wildland fire season officially starts next week

The government has filled nearly 100 additional permanent positions to support the 2025 fire season