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Northern med school picks well-known family doc as new CEO

Northern med school picks well-known family doc as new CEO

Dr. Michael Green, who has a history of working on the James Bay coast, has been appointed new president, vice-chancellor, dean and CEO of NOSM University
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Stay or go? A look at Trudeau's options after byelection loss

Stay or go? A look at Trudeau's options after byelection loss

Historic defeat for the Liberals in a downtown Toronto byelection has put a glaring question mark on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political future
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Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

Minneapolis man who survived a capsizing is back home with even greater respect for the big lake — and plenty of gratitude for friends and strangers who bailed him out
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Look no further: Sault Search and Rescue has the bike for you

Look no further: Sault Search and Rescue has the bike for you

Raffle winner will pedal home on a Trek Full Suspension Mountain Bike valued at $6K
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Cannabis edges out booze as most common impaired driving substance: study

Cannabis edges out booze as most common impaired driving substance: study

Six-year analysis of more than 10,000 Canadian drivers involved in motor vehicle collisions suggests cannabis has edged out alcohol as most common impairing substance
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'It’s not chief and council’s money': Batchewana members upset over annuities payout

'It’s not chief and council’s money': Batchewana members upset over annuities payout

Demonstrators say all money First Nation receives from historic $10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement should go directly in band members' pockets
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Councillors voice concerns over apparent lack of action by YMCA

Councillors voice concerns over apparent lack of action by YMCA

'I don't see a lot happening': Sault Y still needs to sign up 1,000 new members as part of agreement between it, the city and charitable foundation that's agreed to buy building
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Funky bunkie up for grabs in Group Health fundraiser

Funky bunkie up for grabs in Group Health fundraiser

'Bunkie Lottery' offering $70K in prizes will support purchase of new mammography unit for breast cancer screening
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These lucky students spent most of the school year outside

These lucky students spent most of the school year outside

‘Much better learning environment’: The first year of the Outdoor Learning Program at White Pines allowed Grade 7/8 students to get accustomed to nature, attend more field trips, and foster an understanding of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing
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