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Crime Stoppers marking 40 years with Youth Colouring Contest

Crime Stoppers marking 40 years with Youth Colouring Contest

The organization is also actively seeking new volunteers
Airport passenger levels up in December

Airport passenger levels up in December

Passenger levels overall in 2024 were 4.26 per cent lower than in 2023
Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

Concerns mount for man living on sailboat in middle of Georgian Bay

'This is not normal,' Penetanguishene resident says of sailboat trapped in ice about 100 metres offshore. 'Be thankful it is not one of your family members'
POLL : About two-thirds of readers are introverts

POLL: About two-thirds of readers are introverts

Our poll this week looks at the many divides between introverts and extroverts. One that stands out: introverts are more likely to consume cannabis, while extroverts are more likely to consume alcohol
OPP hosting Stuff a Cruiser campaign today at Rome's grocery store

OPP hosting Stuff a Cruiser campaign today at Rome's grocery store

The event will take place today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rome's Your Independent Grocer
BACK ROADS BILL: Little airports in the north

BACK ROADS BILL: Little airports in the north

To begin 2025 Bill looks at how many small airfields evolved and vanished along Highway 11, a story suggested by a reader
LETTER: The changes to Meta's content moderation are appalling

LETTER: The changes to Meta's content moderation are appalling

'Take a stand. Delete your Facebook and Instagram,' writes reader
Over 80,000 were homeless in Ontario in 2024, up at least 25% since 2022: AMO

Over 80,000 were homeless in Ontario in 2024, up at least 25% since 2022: AMO

The municipalities’ group wrote in a new report that the crisis ‘has deepened significantly’ and ‘is on a trajectory to get worse’
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Big lead evaporates as Greyhounds fall to Frontenacs

Big lead evaporates as Greyhounds fall to Frontenacs

A 5-1 lead wasn't enough for the Soo Greyhounds on Friday night