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Five rescued after boat capsizes off Mackinac Island

Five rescued after boat capsizes off Mackinac Island

The U.S. Coast Guard says five people and a dog are now safe
Mayors urge Doug Ford to appoint single ministry to fight homelessness, addictions

Mayors urge Doug Ford to appoint single ministry to fight homelessness, addictions

Stable, non-'piecemeal' funding also badly needed, Ontario mayors say
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King granted bail after alleged breach

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King granted bail after alleged breach

Sault native was released on bail Friday after spending more than a week in jail on Crown allegations that he breached his bail conditions
One new wildfire reported near Killarney Provincial Park

One new wildfire reported near Killarney Provincial Park

In addition, a large fire not yet under control north of Sudbury is showing 'increased fire behaviour'
MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

An arbitration decision on the alleged victim’s employment at Michael Mantha's Elliot Lake office provides more details about the independent investigation that led to the longtime MPP being removed from Ontario NDP Caucus
Union prepares for brawl with Shoemaker over parking charges

Union prepares for brawl with Shoemaker over parking charges

If 80 per cent of the city's 613 full-time staff buy $467-a-year parking passes, the city will get $228,830 in new revenue. But it’s not that simple
Bif Naked coming to northern Ontario for Pride in the Woods

Bif Naked coming to northern Ontario for Pride in the Woods

Rock musician Beth Torbert, best known by her stage name Bif Naked, will perform an acoustic set during Pride in the Woods at the Fox Haven Campground in Lavigne
Fringe North hits mainstream with biggest show yet

Fringe North hits mainstream with biggest show yet

Popular event will take place from Aug. 21 to 25 at three downtown locations: the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, Stardust Pictures Studio and the Art Gallery of Algoma
Northern MPs call for investigation of 'bot farm' reaction to Poilievre rally

Northern MPs call for investigation of 'bot farm' reaction to Poilievre rally

Last weekend, the Internet witnessed a ‘co-ordinated bot campaign designed to artificially boost’ Conservative Party leader's rally in Kirkland Lake
Man stole firearm from vehicle, ran from cops when confronted: Sault Police

Man stole firearm from vehicle, ran from cops when confronted: Sault Police

27-year-old faces 22 criminal charges in connection with Bay Street theft