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Ontario takes next step in international student crackdown

Ontario takes next step in international student crackdown

Province didn't mention tuition hikes or funding increases; Sault College president David Orazietti says federal cap will result in 'significant financial hardship for our campus'
Rain or snow, I-500 organizers are ‘ready to go’

Rain or snow, I-500 organizers are ‘ready to go’

‘It’s NASCAR on ice’: Although next week’s forecast doesn’t resemble a ‘normal’ winter, 55th edition of International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Michigan remains on track to provide a successful weeklong lineup of races, pageants, and family-friendly activities
Poll: Most don't expect Trudeau to leave office any time soon

Poll: Most don't expect Trudeau to leave office any time soon

Some think Justin Trudeau is preparing to leave office, but by about a 2:1 margin, you disagreed
Back Roads Bill: What's in a location? (Part Two)

Back Roads Bill: What's in a location? (Part Two)

This week, in part two, Bill extends our locational abilities on the back roads. He has taught these map, compass and GPS skills to the police, Canadian military attachés, SAR agencies and the ‘Man Tracker’ staff
Algoma U's Brampton enrolment jumped 900% in three years due to international students

Algoma U's Brampton enrolment jumped 900% in three years due to international students

Students at the southern Ontario campus say exploitation has made them a ‘cash cow,’ reports Local Journalism Initiative reporter Hafsa Ahmed of The Pointer
Wanted federal offender apprehended in Barrie (update)

Wanted federal offender apprehended in Barrie (update)

Officials had said the 56-year-old was known to frequent Barrie, Midland, North Bay, Sudbury, Blind River and Sault Ste Marie
Don't be alarmed: Local soldiers conducting winter training this weekend

Don't be alarmed: Local soldiers conducting winter training this weekend

You may notice an increased army presence around Sault Ste. Marie and Searchmont on Saturday and Sunday
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
How Malcolm White used his new spending powers in 2023

How Malcolm White used his new spending powers in 2023

Two years ago, the CAO was delegated authority to approve spending greater than $125K in certain instances. Here are the 26 contracts he signed without asking council’s permission
Battle of Western Conference elite goes to the dogs

Battle of Western Conference elite goes to the dogs

The game also marked the retutn to action for Greyhounds captain Bryce McConnell-Barker from an injury suffered on December 10