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OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

Excessive speed, loss of control and improper passing are among the driver actions behind the crashes
New restaurant owners fire up Ignition at former Tazzi’s site

New restaurant owners fire up Ignition at former Tazzi’s site

'We’re having a great time doing this together': Set to open next week, new Queen Street eatery is an all-in-the-family business that includes city councillor Sonny Spina
Sault native appointed to top diplomatic post in New Zealand

Sault native appointed to top diplomatic post in New Zealand

'Very humbled and grateful': Keith Smith, who is also a member of Thessalon First Nation, has been appointed Canada’s High Commissioner in New Zealand
POLL: Readers more bullish on U.S. Democrats' chances with Harris as nominee

POLL: Readers more bullish on U.S. Democrats' chances with Harris as nominee

The replacement of Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the U.S. Democratic presidential nominee has left our readers more inclined to think that Donald Trump will fail in his bid to retake the White House, online polls show
Mantha says ‘it is time to move past’ sexual harassment he inflicted on staffer

Mantha says ‘it is time to move past’ sexual harassment he inflicted on staffer

'While I disagree with some of the characterizations made, on the advice of my legal counsel I will not be commenting further at this time'
Legislation to end puppy mills in Ontario 'just window dressing'

Legislation to end puppy mills in Ontario 'just window dressing'

Analysis: Changes desperately needed to quell a problem that has reached unprecedented proportions
Dozens of cyclists will be here next week for a ‘beautiful ride’

Dozens of cyclists will be here next week for a ‘beautiful ride’

A tour, not a race: Beginning Aug. 13, more than 100 cyclists will pedal from the Sault to Little Current in the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Sault’s downtown plaza now equipped to save your life

Sault’s downtown plaza now equipped to save your life

Thanks to a donation from Tenaris, the plaza boasts a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Save Station for use during a potential cardiac emergency
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Falling concrete from Memorial Tower poses ‘serious safety concern’

Falling concrete from Memorial Tower poses ‘serious safety concern’

Since 2006, we’ve spent $270,410 maintaining the historic downtown landmark. Next week, city council will be asked to spend another $1.5 million