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Update: Police determine incident at Laurentian likely a hoax

Update: Police determine incident at Laurentian likely a hoax

GSPS said university received a threat by phone from an individual claiming they were armed and would take hostages — after searching campus police say there is no threat to public safety and the threat was not credible
Two men charged after incident at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre

Two men charged after incident at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre

An investigation revealed the two accused were involved in a verbal dispute with the victim when the 30-year-old struck the victim multiple times with his hands and feet, police said. The 34-year-old then struck the victim in the head with a closed fist
PODCAST: Local candidates, please reveal yourselves

PODCAST: Local candidates, please reveal yourselves

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
Liquor in corner stores decision to cost province $1.4 billion over next 5 years: Watchdog

Liquor in corner stores decision to cost province $1.4 billion over next 5 years: Watchdog

'The cost would be lower than projected by the FAO if the marketplace expansion results in higher per-capita alcohol consumption'
Cannabis, unmarked cigarettes seized during traffic stop in Elliot Lake

Cannabis, unmarked cigarettes seized during traffic stop in Elliot Lake

37-year-old from Elliot Lake charged
34-year-old charged after a domestic dispute in Goulais River

34-year-old charged after a domestic dispute in Goulais River

On Jan. 18 shortly after 3 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a disturbance on Highway 17
Game between Thunderbirds and Lumberjacks wasn't even close

Game between Thunderbirds and Lumberjacks wasn't even close

With the outcome, Hearst moved to 30-8-0-1 on the year while the Soo fell to 19-20-1-2
Inclement weather closes Highway 17 between Batchawana Bay and White River

Inclement weather closes Highway 17 between Batchawana Bay and White River

All lanes are closed in both directions
Thunderbirds collect road triumph over Storm

Thunderbirds collect road triumph over Storm

A fast-paced opening 20 minutes went without a goal
Mackinac Bridge partially closed due to high winds

Mackinac Bridge partially closed due to high winds

Bridge closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans, and empty pickup trucks