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Water levels at Thessalon-area dam being closely monitored

Water levels at Thessalon-area dam being closely monitored

Ministry staff keeping an eye on Rydal Bank Dam and Thessalon River
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How did our local voter turnout compare to national average?

How did our local voter turnout compare to national average?

Nearly 64,000 registered electors cast a ballot in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma, equaling a percentage just shy of the Canadian average
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VIDEO: Mark Carney is firmly in charge — now what?

VIDEO: Mark Carney is firmly in charge — now what?

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Village Media's team of political journalists breaks down an election night for the ages — including the winners, the losers and what comes next
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Garbage news: Local group will teach you how to pick up litter

Garbage news: Local group will teach you how to pick up litter

Clean North is hosting a webinar tomorrow with some helpful tips
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Carney, Trump agree to work together 'as independent, sovereign nations'

Carney, Trump agree to work together 'as independent, sovereign nations'

Newly elected Prime Minister spoke with U.S. President Tuesday and they agreed to meet in person, according to an official synopsis of the call
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Travel advisory: Lots of roads, highways closed in the region

Travel advisory: Lots of roads, highways closed in the region

Flooding, emergency road work and winter weather conditions make northern Ontario travel challenging
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WATCH: April 29 City Council

WATCH: April 29 City Council

Live coverage of the April 29, 2025 meeting of Sault Ste. Marie city council
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Every local vote has finally been counted — here's what we know

Every local vote has finally been counted — here's what we know

With all 287 polls reporting, Liberal candidate Terry Sheehan has won the federal riding of Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma by more than 1,600 votes
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Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout

Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout

Despite a political resurgence under Mark Carney, the Liberals were unable to clinch a decisive victory, falling short of a majority due to setbacks in Ontario
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‘Change is coming, just not today’: Stevenson thanks team, congratulates Sheehan

‘Change is coming, just not today’: Stevenson thanks team, congratulates Sheehan

Conservative candidate officially concedes defeat in race for the federal riding of Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma, calling the race 'an honourable election'
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