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City spending on winter control is $1.4 million over budget

City spending on winter control is $1.4 million over budget

If trend continues in the final months of 2025, city could be forced to use reserves to fund the deficit
Soup Kitchen stirring up support for annual Tony Martin Walk

Soup Kitchen stirring up support for annual Tony Martin Walk

'Give what you can and walk if you want': Fundraising event set for June 7
Two new wildfires in Northeast Region on Saturday

Two new wildfires in Northeast Region on Saturday

The fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region
WATCH: Why hasn’t the old hospital been demolished yet?

WATCH: Why hasn’t the old hospital been demolished yet?

Six months after city council approved the sale of the former hospital site downtown, the deal still hasn't closed. We ask Mayor Shoemaker what the hold-up is
LETTER: Mayor not choosing to display king's portrait 'disappointing'

LETTER: Mayor not choosing to display king's portrait 'disappointing'

'Critics may call the monarchy foreign or outdated, but the Canadian Crown is distinct from the British monarchy in both law and function,' says a reader
Strong Minds' Run For Change raises funds for mental health and addictions

Strong Minds' Run For Change raises funds for mental health and addictions

Runners and walkers hit five-kilometre stretch of Sault Ste. Marie's waterfront Saturday
GALLERY: First responders in the Sault recognize Emergency Preparedness Week

GALLERY: First responders in the Sault recognize Emergency Preparedness Week

Vehicles and equipment used by local crews were on display at the Downtown Plaza on Saturday morning
Local man imprisoned for child pornography offences

Local man imprisoned for child pornography offences

Clinton Aikens pleaded guilty to seven counts
VIDEO: Measles is back with a vengeance, and we all know why

VIDEO: Measles is back with a vengeance, and we all know why

This week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: Eradicated nearly three decades ago, measles cases are soaring — fuelled by COVID fatigue and misinformation that spreads faster than the virus itself
Councillor accuses province of overlooking our transportation needs

Councillor accuses province of overlooking our transportation needs

Sandra Hollingsworth says we need either a deputy or associate minister in charge of northern roads and transportation