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Poll: The young and men are much more open to Pierre Poilievre

Poll: The young and men are much more open to Pierre Poilievre

Roughly equal numbers of readers have positive or negative views of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in an online poll this month. The details are revealing
BACK ROADS BILL: All about the longest canoe trip

BACK ROADS BILL: All about the longest canoe trip

This week Bill tells us the inspiring story about the Guinness Book of World Records longest canoe trip, Paddle to the Amazon
Woman who drank and drove 'learned a lesson the hard way'

Woman who drank and drove 'learned a lesson the hard way'

27-year-old involved in single-vehicle accident was fined $2,600 after pleading guilty to refusing to provide a breath sample, and could lose her job at a local non-profit shelter
Thunderbirds bounce back to even series with OT victory

Thunderbirds bounce back to even series with OT victory

Jonathan Sonedecker connects with man-advantage goal midway through extra session
Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task: experts

Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task: experts

Data isn't on Doug Ford's side as he makes clear his preference for single-family housing — against the recommendations of his own task force
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Should Ontario allow your dead body to be composted?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Should Ontario allow your dead body to be composted?

This week on the podcast: Though still not legal anywhere in Canada, human composting is permitted in a handful of U.S. states. Is it time to give people the option of ending up in their gardens?
Dominant start lifts Greyhounds to win

Dominant start lifts Greyhounds to win

With their playoff picture a little clearer, the Soo Greyhounds have one regular season game remaining following a Friday night win over the Flint Firebirds
Sault man in single-vehicle crash faces impaired charges

Sault man in single-vehicle crash faces impaired charges

OPP were called to crash scene Tuesday night on Highway 556 in Vankoughnet Township
Local group to host screening of documentary film 'Tantura'

Local group to host screening of documentary film 'Tantura'

Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Klub Community Centre on Queen Street