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POLL: Most support spending to beef up armed forces

POLL: Most support spending to beef up armed forces

In recent weeks, we've asked how you would feel about funding rearmament, acknowledging that may mean less in the way of resources for other public-sector priorities. Almost three-quarters of you are in favour
BACK ROADS BILL: Three holes and a big goose

BACK ROADS BILL: Three holes and a big goose

This week, Bill takes us to some different-sized holes in the Canadian Shield near Wawa
GALLERY: Air Force’s 100th anniversary flag unfurled at Civic Centre

GALLERY: Air Force’s 100th anniversary flag unfurled at Civic Centre

'As we raise the flag, I ask you to think of those who have gone before us, commend those who currently serve and not lose sight of those who have yet to serve'
Court strikes down parts of Ontario's panhandling law as unconstitutional

Court strikes down parts of Ontario's panhandling law as unconstitutional

Judge's ruling includes sections of the law that prohibit the act of asking people for money while intoxicated, or while a person is waiting to use an ATM
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Councillors to discuss doctor recruitment, intimate partner violence

Councillors to discuss doctor recruitment, intimate partner violence

Two hot-button issues are on the agenda for Monday’s city council meeting
Families of first responders killed on duty to receive free counselling

Families of first responders killed on duty to receive free counselling

Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide
Woman comes home to find thief inside, gets bit on hand

Woman comes home to find thief inside, gets bit on hand

29-year-old pleaded guilty to break-and-enter, as well as a previous theft of $875 worth of cosmetics from Shoppers Drug Mart; sentencing hearing set for June 13
Here's your chance to learn basket weaving — for real (update: cancelled)

Here's your chance to learn basket weaving — for real (update: cancelled)

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library says the workshop has been cancelled
'Lightning' strikes: Elliot Laker wins $134K lotto prize

'Lightning' strikes: Elliot Laker wins $134K lotto prize

77-year-old bought winning Lightning Lotto ticket while celebrating his birthday at Casino Rama