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BACK ROADS BILL: A road trip through history, nature and culture

BACK ROADS BILL: A road trip through history, nature and culture

'Get to know your backyard' isn't just advice — it's a call to action. In part one of our two-part series on exploring Northern Ontario, we dive into trivia, travel tips and top destinations that define this incredible region.
Lions Club of Sault Ste. Marie taking orders for 64th annual Rose Day

Lions Club of Sault Ste. Marie taking orders for 64th annual Rose Day

With spring in bloom, the Lions Club of Sault Ste. Marie is inviting residents to place their flower orders ahead of its June celebration of community giving
Proposed bill would allow councillors to be fired

Proposed bill would allow councillors to be fired

The province has recently reintroduced a bill aimed at standardizing municipal codes of conduct and which provides a mechanism to fire a councillor for serious offences
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
Coun. Kinach challenges mayor's refusal to hang king's portrait in council chambers

Coun. Kinach challenges mayor's refusal to hang king's portrait in council chambers

Ward 4 councillor maintains the Monarch's official portrait serves as a symbol of Canada's constitutional order, heritage, civic responsibility and sovereignty
Sault and area weightlifters qualify for world championships in Las Vegas

Sault and area weightlifters qualify for world championships in Las Vegas

With personal milestones achieved at provincials, Trish Barber, Lisa Fryia and Michelle Pearson are now preparing to represent Canada on the global stage this fall
'Shameful': Former councillor accuses city of mismanaging downtown plaza

'Shameful': Former councillor accuses city of mismanaging downtown plaza

Former Ward 1 Coun. Paul Christian is skeptical of the city's ability to manage the $11.6-million downtown improvement project
Nogdawindamin terminating more than 150 employees amid major cutbacks

Nogdawindamin terminating more than 150 employees amid major cutbacks

Indigenous child welfare agency pegs loss of jobs — and services for First Nations kids — on lapse in federal funding through Jordan's Principle
VIDEO: Our local journalism is up for another national award

VIDEO: Our local journalism is up for another national award

Tonight on 'Closer Look': BarrieToday reporter-photographer Kevin Lamb is being recognized for a series of powerful stories that put a face on the homelessness crisis in his community
'Extremely frustrating': Canadian Hearing Services strike hits second week

'Extremely frustrating': Canadian Hearing Services strike hits second week

'On Tuesday, our union was to meet with the employer. The employer didn't show but sent her representative, without an offer. They do not want to give an offer at this time,' said CHS worker