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'We had to find a way to protect ourselves': Thessalon First Nation employees join union

'We had to find a way to protect ourselves': Thessalon First Nation employees join union

First Nation workers receive union certification — a first for the United Steelworkers in Canada — amid allegations of 'harassment and micromanaging' by band administration
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'Smiling to the end': Sault hockey star who won four Stanley Cups dies at 96

'Smiling to the end': Sault hockey star who won four Stanley Cups dies at 96

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Marty Pavelich played for 10 seasons with a Detroit Red Wings powerhouse that included legends Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay
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Algoma U students bring art, comfort to hospital patients

Algoma U students bring art, comfort to hospital patients

Sault Area Hospital and university collaborate to provide 'sense of home' to people in transitional care
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Man swinging hammer nailed by Sault Police

Man swinging hammer nailed by Sault Police

Altercation on Great Northern Road leads to assault, assault with weapon charges
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Shoplifter hit store security guard in the face: Sault Police

Shoplifter hit store security guard in the face: Sault Police

37-year-old charged with robbery after incident at Great Northern Road business
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Algoma U gets top marks for Indigenous-focused programs

Algoma U gets top marks for Indigenous-focused programs

Algoma's bachelor and master of social work programs have mandatory courses that cover elements of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action
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PODCAST: Homegrown hockey talent signs on dotted line

PODCAST: Homegrown hockey talent signs on dotted line

Hosted by Village Media's Scott Sexsmith, SooToday's new podcast is a Monday to Friday rundown of all the need-to-know stories happening in our community
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Rotary parade route steers clear of Queen Street construction

Rotary parade route steers clear of Queen Street construction

Access to St. Mary's River Drive and Foster Drive will be limited in addition to closures on the parade route, which will run westbound on Bay Street
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City wants to pay developers to boost local housing supply

City wants to pay developers to boost local housing supply

City of Sault Ste. Marie has released a draft plan that proposes three financial incentive programs designed to stimulate more building — especially affordable housing units
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Crime Stoppers has a tip: Their phone may be wonky for a bit

Crime Stoppers has a tip: Their phone may be wonky for a bit

Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is in the process of moving to new downtown police division at 180 Brock St.
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