<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Sault Ste. Marie with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall oversees Community Night parade in 1926: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 21, 2001Nearly 1,100 men have sought help from Ken Brown Recovery Home since its opening in October 1976. July 21, 1976The Viking I robot spacecraft on Mars has detected nitrogen and argon gases in the atmosphere of the Red Planet in significant abundance to make scientists more optimistic that life might flourish there, the project&rsquo;s directors said today. Instructor Jill Grant showed Jennifer Stephen, 3, Timothy Kearns, 5, and Kelly Harrison, 3, how to colour on opening day of the S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/marshall-oversees-community-night-parade-in-1926-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/marshall-oversees-community-night-parade-in-1926-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires continue across Ontario despite recent rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post has resumed its mail operations in Sault Ste. Marie now that air quality alerts have been lifted and the city has resumed its regular programming.Meanwhile, forest fires continue to burn across Ontario and other provinces.On Monday there were 46 active fires in the northeast region, of those, six are not under control, one is classified as &lsquo;being held&rsquo;, seven are under control and 32 are under observations.Wawa 17 continues to have four fireranger crews on site and are m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfires-continue-across-ontario-despite-recent-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfires-continue-across-ontario-despite-recent-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs, cash, seized in bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $10,000 of narcotics were seized during a drug bust on Fauquier Avenue.Police say a search warrant was executed on July 16 and officers seized 104.82 grams of suspected cocaine, 29 suspected oxycodone tablets, approximately $401 in Canadian currency, as well as weigh scales, drug packaging materials, and cellular devices. The total estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $10,772. Taylor Marshall, 31, has been charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drugs-cash-seized-in-bust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drugs-cash-seized-in-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morley Torgov remembered for literacy legacy, love of the Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-time advocate and former resident of Sault Ste. Marie has died.Morley Torgov passed away Saturday in Toronto after a brief three-month illness. He was 98 years old. He leaves behind his wife AnnaPearl Torgov, whom he was married to for 73 years. He also leaves behind his daughter Sarah Torgov Steinberg and four grandchildren, Sydney Torgov, Marshall Torgov, Benjamin Steinberg and Rebecca Steinberg. Torgov, a well-known Canadian author, humorist and lawyer, was born in Sault Ste. Marie.Hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/morley-torgov-remembered-for-literacy-legacy-love-of-the-sault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/morley-torgov-remembered-for-literacy-legacy-love-of-the-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest Gets The Led Out: PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Sanders, lead singer of ZED: A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin, lends his impressive vocals to a string of Zeppelin classics, including Stairway to Heaven, Dazed and Confused and Thank You, Saturday night as part of the featured act at Rotaryfest&rsquo;s Stage 1 at Clergue Park.Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-gets-the-led-out-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-gets-the-led-out-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piping at the pub – tradition alive, well and loud: PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piper Scott Nelson joins fellow members of the 49th Field Regiment Pipes and Drums in putting on an impromptu performance Saturday afternoon at The Tap Room following the 103rd annual Rotary Community Day Parade. Members also entertained at the Pim Street pub following the 2022, 2023, 2024and 2025 parades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/piping-at-the-pub-tradition-alive-well-and-loud-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/piping-at-the-pub-tradition-alive-well-and-loud-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTO GALLERY: Piping at the pub – tradition alive, well and loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piper Scott Nelson joins fellow members of the 49th Field Regiment Pipes and Drums in putting on an impromptu performance Saturday afternoon at The Tap Room following the 103rd annual Rotary Community Day Parade. Members also entertained at the Pim Street pub following the 2022, 2023, 2024and 2025 parades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/photo-gallery-piping-at-the-pub-tradition-alive-well-and-loud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/photo-gallery-piping-at-the-pub-tradition-alive-well-and-loud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We&rsquo;ve come a long way, baby': Solidarity fuels Sault Pride's success, longevity  - WITH PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Zuke salutes standing united as a major force in Sault Pride &lsquo;s survival &ndash; and ultimate success.&ldquo;Fundamentally that&rsquo;s what Pride is about. Survival in community,&rdquo; said the group&rsquo;s chair Sunday afternoon prior to Pridefest&rsquo;s annual flag raising and walk from Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre.&ldquo;From the days when we fought for our lives to these days when most of what we do is celebrate just how effectively we&rsquo;ve held on, survival is the name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wersquove-come-a-long-way-baby-solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-with-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wersquove-come-a-long-way-baby-solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-with-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solidarity fuels Sault Pride's success, longevity  - WITH PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Zuke salutes standing united as a major force in Sault Pride &lsquo;s survival &ndash; and ultimate success.&ldquo;Fundamentally that&rsquo;s what Pride is about. Survival in community,&rdquo; said the group&rsquo;s chair Sunday afternoon prior to Pridefest&rsquo;s annual flag raising and walk from Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre.&ldquo;From the days when we fought for our lives to these days when most of what we do is celebrate just how effectively we&rsquo;ve held on, survival is the name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-with-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-with-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solidarity fuels Sault Pride's success, longevity: Chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Zuke salutes standing united as a major force in Sault Pride &lsquo;s survival &ndash; and ultimate success.&ldquo;Fundamentally that&rsquo;s what Pride is about. Survival in community,&rdquo; said the group&rsquo;s chair Sunday afternoon prior to Pridefest&rsquo;s annual flag raising and walk from Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre.&ldquo;From the days when we fought for our lives to these days when most of what we do is celebrate just how effectively we&rsquo;ve held on, survival is the name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-chair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/solidarity-fuels-sault-prides-success-longevity-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with fake gun in Garden River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who wasn&rsquo;t supposed to be in Garden River First Nation was found in the community in early June with an imitation firearm. Anishinabek Police Service located Jody Cloutier on Highway 17B on June 3. A BB gun was modified to look like a real firearm, said assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan last Friday. He had suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. Cloutier, 44, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with his probation order and carrying an imitation firearm in connection with the inci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-fake-gun-in-garden-river/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-fake-gun-in-garden-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowd bundles up for Rotary Community Day Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall is just fine for Holly Richards.But cool climes Saturday for the 103rd annual Rotary Community Day Parade had Richards scrambling to keep warm. Conditions were &ldquo;muggy&rdquo; when she left her camp at Bell&rsquo;s Point for Rotaryfest&rsquo;s marquee event, but not so much in downtown Sault Ste. Marie where the temperature stood at 13 C when the parade began. Help wasn&rsquo;t far away. Richards borrowed a blanket from her mother, Valerie Brown, who is the superintendent of Lions Plac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crowd-bundles-up-for-rotary-community-day-parade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crowd-bundles-up-for-rotary-community-day-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest cancels activities for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 a.m. press release:Our PlayZone, Inflatables, ToddlerZone, Ponies, Facepainting and youth volunteer shifts will remain closed. This will be reevaluated early afternoon in hopes that we experience the same changes to air quality as yesterday afternoon.Our general events (stages and food court) will remain open for the public to participate at their discretion. N95 masks are available at our info tent.The parade is proceeding. Private vendors (Ribfest, Midway, some activities and sellers) will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-activities-for-children/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-activities-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haining prepares to go overseas in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 18, 2001It&rsquo;s been a &ldquo;very quiet&rdquo; year for forest fires in Algoma District, said Bob Thomas, information officer with Aviation and Forest Fire Management for the Ministry of Natural Resources. July 18, 1951Work on the new million-dollar armories on Pine Street is progressing very favorably. The building is all closed in now and completely glazed. Funeral services were held at Central United Church for T.E. Simpson, member of parliament for this constituency from 1917 to 13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/haining-prepares-to-go-overseas-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/haining-prepares-to-go-overseas-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air clears for Rotaryfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rotaryfest organizers expect Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s summer festival to bounce back Saturday after heavy smoke from forest fires limited activities on Thursday and Friday.&ldquo; If the conditions are the same as (Friday) and the risk is low, everything&rsquo;s a go,&rdquo; said Anthony Pucci, president of Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie. Various activities, including Wheels on the Water Car Show, Rotary Food Court, Tenaris PlayZone and GFL Inflatable Park, were postponed or cancelled because]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/air-clears-for-rotaryfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/air-clears-for-rotaryfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second General Hospital time capsule uncovers 1953 snapshot of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in less than a month, demolition crews tearing down the former General Hospital have found a time capsule that allows the community to step back in time.This second find, concealed behind a 1953 cornerstone well below the cross that adorned the west side of former hospital, was carefully opened and unveiled by Mayor Matthew Shoemaker at city hall on Friday.The cornerstone was welded shut and opened carefully Thursday, but the contents were not exposed until the official unve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/second-general-hospital-time-capsule-uncovers-1953-snapshot-of-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/second-general-hospital-time-capsule-uncovers-1953-snapshot-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man waves hatchet at male in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man waved a hatchet when told to leave the parking lot of a downtown multi-unit residential building in April. Charles Shaw was seen at 137 East St., at 12:30 p.m. on April 14, said assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan on Friday. A male, who knew Shaw, exited the property and said he had to go. Shaw responded by brandishing the hatchet and waving it in the man&rsquo;s direction, said Hagan. Shaw pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with his pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-waves-hatchet-at-male-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-waves-hatchet-at-male-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music, food court to open at Rotaryfest, parade a go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:TODAY&rsquo;S CONFIRMED CLOSURES:Tenaris PlayZone GFL Inflatable Park Family Time Fun: Community Spotlight Wheels On The Water Car Show Miracle Mile Colour Blast presented by YNCU pre-registration (and also the event tomorrow)OPEN:Ribfest Midway (hours subject to change) Vendors at their discretion Rotary Food CourtAll music stages (1, Two, 3) Northern Superior Brewing Co.Mini PuttPENDING OPENINGS:Lemonade/Ice CreamPARADE UPDATE:Based on the current and improved conditions (low ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/music-food-court-to-open-at-rotaryfest-parade-a-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/music-food-court-to-open-at-rotaryfest-parade-a-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From steel town to defence powerhouse: How Sault Ste. Marie could become Canada’s defence capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie has spent generations forging the steel that built bridges, auto parts and railways, across North America. Now, as world trade shifts, Algoma is forming new partnerships that could transform the local steel industry into something different.Algoma Steel , along with its lead partner Roshel Defence Solutions , could give Sault Ste. Marie a new mantra &mdash; the capital of Canada&rsquo;s defence industry.The caveat: the Canadian defence contact for light utility vehicles that is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-steel-town-to-defence-powerhouse-how-sault-ste-marie-could-become-canadas-defence-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-steel-town-to-defence-powerhouse-how-sault-ste-marie-could-become-canadas-defence-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City closures stay in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:Due to continued poor air quality conditions caused by wildfire smoke, all City cancellations and closures remain in effect.All City-operated outdoor pools and splash pads remain closed, and the Downtown Plaza remains closed to the public.In addition, all outdoor sporting events scheduled at City-operated facilities have been cancelled. This includes any bookings, outdoor City-run programming activities, and games at Elliott Sports Complex, North Street Diamond, Strathclair Park,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-closures-stay-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-closures-stay-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Day Parade to close some Sault downtown streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some downtown streets will be closed for Saturday&rsquo;s Community Day Parade. Queen Street East will be closed from Pim Street to Churchill Boulevard from 9:30 a.m. until about noon for parade staging.Lower Church Street will also be closed during the same time. The parade route &ndash; Pim Street to Bay Street to Andrew Street &ndash; closes at 10:30 a.m. and reopens around 1 p.m. Parked vehicles found in this area will be towed. There&rsquo;ll be limited access to St. Mary&rsquo;s River Dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/community-day-parade-to-close-some-sault-downtown-streets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/community-day-parade-to-close-some-sault-downtown-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest scrubs car show, run, plans music Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:The Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie thanks the community for their patience and understanding during changing conditions.After broader conversations with the many volunteer chairs and vendors, we have decided at this time to proceed with cautious optimism. The main stage and adjacent food court is planned to be open for Friday evening&rsquo;s programming and the remainder of Saturday. We encourage the public to consider their personal safety, and review the Air Quality Health Inde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-scrubs-car-show-run-plans-music-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-scrubs-car-show-run-plans-music-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township issues outdoor burning ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince Township Volunteer Fire Dept has implemented an outdoor burning ban for all properties in the township.The ban went into effect on Wednesday in response to the extreme fire hazard throughout the region. Prince residents are also prohibited from using charcoal briquette barbecues or lighting fireworks. The ban will remain in place until the area receives enough rain to reduce the fire danger to moderate levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-issues-outdoor-burning-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-issues-outdoor-burning-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter or murder? Final arguments in London woman’s killing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. THOMAS &ndash; The Crown and defence agree David Yates&rsquo; actions led to Caitlin Jennings&rsquo; death.On that, they agree.But the sides disagree on what offence Yates, 53, should be found guilty of.Yates attempted to plead guilty to manslaughter at the start of his second-degree murder trial, but the Crown rejected the plea.Despite that, Yates&rsquo; defence lawyer, Cassandra Demelo, asked Superior Court Justice Joseph Perfetto to find her client guilty of the lesser charge of manslaug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-or-murder-final-arguments-in-london-womans-killing-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-or-murder-final-arguments-in-london-womans-killing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid 'disaster' by uniting Thessalon, Richards Landing hospitals: Doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[One &ldquo;realistic&rdquo; way of healing a current health-care crisis in eastern Algoma is uniting Thessalon and Richards Landing hospitals into one entity, housed in a spanking-new facility. That was the message Wednesday evening to a packed cafeteria at Central Algoma Secondary School when a handful of district doctors unveiled a plan they and regional health-care colleagues across North Shore Health Network contend will help stem a dire situation that is &ldquo;about to become a disaster.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/avoid-disaster-by-uniting-thessalon-richards-landing-hospitals-doctors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/avoid-disaster-by-uniting-thessalon-richards-landing-hospitals-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid 'disaster' by joining Thessalon, Richards Landing hospitals: Doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only &ldquo;realistic&rdquo; means of healing a current health-care crisis in eastern Algoma is uniting Thessalon and Richards Landing hospitals into one entity, housed in a spanking-new facility. That was the message Wednesday evening to a packed cafeteria at Central Algoma Secondary School when a handful of district doctors unveiled a plan they and regional health-care colleagues across North Shore Health Network contend will help stem a dire situation that is &ldquo;about to become a dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/avoid-disaster-by-joining-thessalon-richards-landing-hospitals-doctors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/avoid-disaster-by-joining-thessalon-richards-landing-hospitals-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film shot north of Sault to be screened on tragedy's centenary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six theatres will screen a film shot in Michipicoten First Nation on the 100th anniversary of the true story that inspired its creation. Brotherhood was filmed in the community on Lake Superior in September 2017. Richard Bell directed. Thirteen teens and two adults were caught in a storm while canoeing on Balsam Lake, between Lindsay and Minden, on July 20, 1926. Eleven died. The incident appeared on the front page of The Sault Daily Star two days later. &ldquo; Word of the tragedy became known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/film-shot-north-of-sault-to-be-screened-on-tragedys-centenary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/film-shot-north-of-sault-to-be-screened-on-tragedys-centenary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film shot north of Sault screened on tragedy's centenary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six theatres will screen a film shot in Michipicoten First Nation on the 100th anniversary of the true story that inspired its creation. Brotherhood was filmed in the community on Lake Superior in September 2017. Richard Bell directed. Thirteen teens and two adults were caught in a storm while canoeing on Balsam Lake, between Lindsay and Minden, on July 20, 1926. Eleven died. The incident appeared on the front page of The Sault Daily Star two days later. &ldquo; Word of the tragedy became known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/film-shot-north-of-sault-screened-on-tragedys-centenary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/film-shot-north-of-sault-screened-on-tragedys-centenary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined for fleeing police, driving while suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man must pay thousands of dollars in fines after he fled from police in Batchewana First Nation last fall when he was suspended from driving. Robert Perreault-Robinson was seen operating an SUV on Frontenac at about 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, said assistant Crown attorney David Didiodato on Thursday. Batchewana First Nation Police Service knew Perreault-Robinson wasn&rsquo;t supposed to be behind the wheel. The father of three did not stop for police and drove into a ditch when a police vehicle wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-fined-for-fleeing-police-driving-while-suspended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-fined-for-fleeing-police-driving-while-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-air burning banned in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open-air burning in Sault Ste. Marie is banned until further notice. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services will not renew or issue fire permits during the restriction that began Thursday, a release says. Any resident burning during the ban will be subject to penalty. Certified natural gas and propane firepits, fire tables and fireplaces don&rsquo;t need a permit and can be used. Call 705-949-3333 or go to saultstemarie.ca/BurnPermits for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-banned-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-banned-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man loses job after impaired crash in Echo Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man lost his job when he had nearly three times the legal amount of alcohol in his blood and crashed his off-road vehicle this spring. Ontario Provincial Police went to a single-vehicle collision on Watson Road in Echo Bay on May 16, Ontario Court Justice Colin McMorrow heard Thursday.A side-by-side vehicle was in a ditch. Lannigan was very unsteady on his feet. His speech was slurred. There was a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, said assistant Crown attorney David Didiodato. The father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-loses-job-after-impaired-crash-in-echo-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-loses-job-after-impaired-crash-in-echo-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver loses job after impaired crash in Echo Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man lost his job when he had nearly three times the legal amount of alcohol in his blood and crashed his off-road vehicle this spring. Ontario Provincial Police went to a single-vehicle collision on Watson Road in Echo Bay on May 16, Ontario Court Justice Colin McMorrow heard Thursday.A side-by-side vehicle was in a ditch. Lannigan was very unsteady on his feet. His speech was slurred. There was a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, said assistant Crown attorney David Didiodato. The father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-loses-job-after-impaired-crash-in-echo-bay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-loses-job-after-impaired-crash-in-echo-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault man Nelson wanted by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Ambridge Nelson is wanted by police. Nelson, 47, is sought on 10 charges including break, enter dwelling house, fail to comply with probation order and four counts fail to attend court after appeared, a release says.Anyone with information about Nelson can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or saultcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-nelson-wanted-by-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-nelson-wanted-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College partners to offer dental assisting program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie residents can get dental assistant training by studying online. Sault College is partnering with Cambrian College to offer the one-year certificate program, a release says. Students go to Sudbury for practical skills training. Placements are in the Sault and surrounding communities. The program runs three semesters. Courses include dental office management, pharmacology and lab practice and dental materials. &ldquo; By working together, we are creating practical, common-sense p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-partners-to-offer-dental-assisting-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-partners-to-offer-dental-assisting-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City keeps pools, splash pads closed, spikes street party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:Due to continued poor air quality conditions causedby wildfire smoke, all City cancellations announced yesterday remain in effect.All City-operated outdoor pools and splash pads remain closed, and the DowntownPlaza remains closed to the public.The Downtown Street Party scheduled for this evening has also been cancelled.In addition, all outdoor sporting events scheduled at City-operated facilities have beencancelled. This includes any bookings, outdoor City-run programming activiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-keeps-pools-splash-pads-closed-spikes-street-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-keeps-pools-splash-pads-closed-spikes-street-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest cancels some Thursday activities due to smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:Further to Wednesday&rsquo;s announcement that ROTARYFEST programming may be affected by the Air Quality Health Index, closure/opening announcements will be updated on the ROTARYFEST website and social media at 9am and 12 noon each day. Closure decisions will be based on the AQHI forecast at those times, and will follow the policies listed on the ROTARYFEST website.Rotary will be monitoring the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) throughout the festival weekend and making decisions bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-some-thursday-activities-due-to-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-some-thursday-activities-due-to-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest cancels more Thursday activities due to smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release: Further to Wednesday&rsquo;s announcement that ROTARYFEST programming may be affected by the Air Quality Health Index, closure/opening announcements will be updated on the ROTARYFEST website and social media at 9am and 12 noon each day. Closure decisions will be based on the AQHI forecast at those times, and will follow the policies listed on the ROTARYFEST website. Rotary will be monitoring the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) throughout the festival weekend and making decisions b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-more-thursday-activities-due-to-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-cancels-more-thursday-activities-due-to-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worship planned at large Sault cross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christians gather to worship near St Basil on St. George&rsquo;s Avenue East on Aug. 22. A Thousand Voices at the Cross starts at 6 p.m., a release says.Call 705-251-2585 or email sault@kfmradio.ca for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worship-planned-at-large-sault-cross/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worship-planned-at-large-sault-cross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fomer mayor Simpson dies in 1951: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 16, 2001Joni Gamble, 15, enjoyed a free flight above Sault Ste. Marie as part of the sixth annual Young Eagles program at Sault Airport. July 16, 1976The Senate was expected to give final approval of a bill to abolish capital punishment today, clearing way for the royal assent that would officially make it law. Paul Kates continues to lead the Sault contingent at the Ontario amateur golf tournament in Toronto, 12 strokes off the leader&rsquo;s pace. Four new stores will open in the former]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fomer-mayor-simpson-dies-in-1951-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fomer-mayor-simpson-dies-in-1951-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council rejects deputy mayor proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motion geared to creating a dedicated deputy mayor in Sault Ste. Marie has failed.City councillors believe the existing system &ndash; which sees councillors take turns on a monthly revolving basis to fill the need in the role of acting mayor &ndash; works well and doesn&rsquo;t cost taxpayers additional money.A deputy mayor title would likely result in additional honorarium to compensate for the additional workload. Instead, they suggest that the regular review of the city&rsquo;s procedural]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-deputy-mayor-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-deputy-mayor-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man steals bedding, gets bunk in Sault jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man with a long criminal record skipped meeting his probation officer this spring and walked out of a Sault Ste. Marie business without paying for hundreds of dollars of merchandise. Corey Peplow didn&rsquo;t report for two months as of mid-April, assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan told court on Wednesday.He put more than $600 of goods, including bedding sets, in a shopping cart at Walmart and left the Great Northern Road business on April 7. Peplow pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-bedding-gets-bunk-in-sault-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-bedding-gets-bunk-in-sault-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple play: City surpasses new housing starts for three consecutive years]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Sault Ste. Marie has surpassed its annual new housing start target set by the provincial government.It&rsquo;s only one of two communities across Ontario that have achieved that goal. The other is Kitchener, said MPP Matthew Rae, Parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. As a result, the city has been awarded $600,000 in additional funding under the Building Better Fund, bringing its total three-year reward to $1.8 million. The munici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/triple-play-city-surpasses-new-housing-starts-for-three-consecutive-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/triple-play-city-surpasses-new-housing-starts-for-three-consecutive-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis sentenced for manslaughter in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who fatally stabbed his twin girlfriend&rsquo;s boyfriend will be sentenced Sept. 23, said Ontario Court Justice Karen Pritchard on Wednesday.Montana Lewis was found guilty of manslaughter in January.Sam Graham, Jr. was stabbed by Lewis in November 2020. He was 19. Defence counsel David Bayliss is seeking time served for Lewis, who has four-and-a-half years of pre-sentence custody. Assistant Crown attorney Heidi Mitchell wants Lewis jailed 13 to 15 years. Bayliss and Lewis appeared in cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lewis-sentenced-for-manslaughter-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lewis-sentenced-for-manslaughter-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault MPP's case adjourned two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pre-trial for Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott was held Monday.Marcela Ahumada, speaking on behalf of defence cousnel Michael Lacy, asked for Scott&rsquo;s matter to be adjourned for two weeks. Scott returns to court for an update on July 29.He faces domestic-related charges of assault and assault with a weapon. Scott is sitting as an independent after being removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus after he was charged in September 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpps-case-adjourned-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpps-case-adjourned-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limit visits to keep air ‘stable’: Sault Area Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has declared a Code Grey Button Down as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality throughout the region Wednesday. &ldquo;We are taking steps to protect patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining essential services,&rdquo; the hospital said in a social media post. Air Quality MeasuresAir handlers are being adjusted throughout the building to improve indoor air quality.Odours may continue to be present while air quality remains poor.Clinical ServicesSurgeries and procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/limit-visits-to-keep-air-stable-sault-area-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/limit-visits-to-keep-air-stable-sault-area-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limit outpatient visits to keep air ‘stable’: Sault Area Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has declared a Code Grey Button Down as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality throughout the region Wednesday. &ldquo;We are taking steps to protect patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining essential services,&rdquo; the hospital said in a social media post. Air Quality MeasuresAir handlers are being adjusted throughout the building to improve indoor air quality.Odours may continue to be present while air quality remains poor.Clinical ServicesSurgeries and procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/limit-outpatient-visits-to-keep-air-stable-sault-area-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/limit-outpatient-visits-to-keep-air-stable-sault-area-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's smoke on the water in the Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small pleasurecraft on the St. Mary&rsquo;s River is obscured by smoke from forest fires on July 15, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theres-smoke-on-the-water-in-the-sault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theres-smoke-on-the-water-in-the-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor air quality prompts outdoor recreational closures in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Sault Ste. Marie is closing all city-operated outdoor pools and splash pads due to poor air quality conditions caused by wildfire smoke. The Downtown Plaza will also be closed to the public.Outdoor sporting events scheduled at city-operated facilities have been cancelled, including games at Elliott Sports Complex and Strathclair Park.&ldquo;These precautionary measures have been taken to protect the health and safety of residents, participants, volunteers, and staff. Poor air qualit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poor-air-quality-prompts-outdoor-recreational-closures-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poor-air-quality-prompts-outdoor-recreational-closures-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Led Zeppelin tribute 'good enough' to get airborne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Sanders has a Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin. He parlayed a fascination with the British rock act as a youngster to a one-off tribute the Stairway to Heaven hitmakers to a tribute act that recently celebrated its 12th anniversary.ZED: A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin is the featured act at Rotaryfest&rsquo;s Stage 1 at Clergue Park on Saturday. Start time is 8:30 p.m. &ldquo; They took a hammer to the blues,&rdquo; Sanders told The Sault Star during a recent phone interview from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/led-zeppelin-tribute-good-enough-to-get-airborne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/led-zeppelin-tribute-good-enough-to-get-airborne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality, reduced visibility in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada&rsquo;s special air quality statement now includes the entire Algoma District, issued an Orange Level warning. Smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout Algoma District, Environment Canada said in a statement Wednesday. Conditions may improve late Thursday. &ldquo;During heavy smoke conditions, everyone&rsquo;s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status,&rdquo; Environment Canada said in a statement.&ldquo;Limit time ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-smoke-causing-poor-air-quality-reduced-visibility-in-sault-ste-marie-algoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-smoke-causing-poor-air-quality-reduced-visibility-in-sault-ste-marie-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality, reduced visibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada&rsquo;s special air quality statement now includes the entire Algoma District, issued an Orange Level warning. Smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout Algoma District, Environment Canada said in a statement Wednesday. Conditions may improve late Thursday. &ldquo;During heavy smoke conditions, everyone&rsquo;s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status,&rdquo; Environment Canada said in a statement.&ldquo;Limit time ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-smoke-causing-poor-air-quality-reduced-visibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-smoke-causing-poor-air-quality-reduced-visibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim beat with bat on Cathcart Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was badly beaten with a baseball bat at a residence near the International Bridge on Friday. The victim was then dragged from a unit at 385 Cathcart St. by a second person. First responders were told the injured person arrived at the address injured, police say.Sheena Matchett, 38, was charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault a weapon and obstruct justice. Robert Parent, 38, was charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, obstruct justice, possess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-beat-with-bat-on-cathcart-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-beat-with-bat-on-cathcart-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weighty waste infrastructure decisions for Sault as landfill nears capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie residents will soon hear more about the city&rsquo;s need to expand the landfill and waste mining, complete with projected costs.An educational plan will also be unveiled to explain biosolids management and organic processing regulatory requirements and their costs the city will face in the coming years. The public consultation process, as well as detailed reports highlighting financial requirements for landfill expansion, and possible alternatives that balance environmental re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weighty-waste-infrastructure-decisions-for-sault-as-landfill-nears-capacity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weighty-waste-infrastructure-decisions-for-sault-as-landfill-nears-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault faces major waste infrastructure decisions as landfill nears capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie residents will soon hear more about the city&rsquo;s need to expand the landfill and waste mining, complete with projected costs.An educational plan will also be unveiled to explain the biosolids management and organic processing regulatory requirements and their costs the city will face in the coming years. The public consultation process, as well as detailed reports highlighting financial requirements for the landfill expansion, and possible alternatives that balance environm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-faces-major-waste-infrastructure-decisions-as-landfill-nears-capacity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-faces-major-waste-infrastructure-decisions-as-landfill-nears-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy history: Time capsule discovery at former General Hospital ‘excited’ Sault Museum curator]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Hollingshead smiles as he peruses a phenomenally well-preserved April 29, 1963 edition of The Sault Daily Star. Its paper is neither torn nor tarnished. The type telling a story titled, Castro, Khrushchev talk of more aid, is as legible today as it would have been decades ago during the height of the Cold War. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t believe it&rsquo;s not yellowed,&rdquo; Hollingshead says as he turns pages.As Sault Ste. Marie Museum&rsquo;s executive director and chief curator, Hollingsh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/healthy-history-time-capsule-discovery-at-former-general-hospital-excited-sault-museum-curator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/healthy-history-time-capsule-discovery-at-former-general-hospital-excited-sault-museum-curator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy history: Sault Museum curator ‘excited’ by time capsule discovery at former General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Hollingshead smiles as he peruses a phenomenally well-preserved April 29, 1963 edition of The Sault Daily Star. Its paper is neither torn nor tarnished. The type telling a story titled, Castro, Khrushchev Talk of More Aid, is as legible today as it would have been decades ago during the height of the Cold War. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t believe it&rsquo;s not more yellowed,&rdquo; Hollingshead says as he turns pages.As Sault Ste. Marie Museum&rsquo;s executive director and chief curator, Holl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/healthy-history-sault-museum-curator-excited-by-time-capsule-discovery-at-former-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/healthy-history-sault-museum-curator-excited-by-time-capsule-discovery-at-former-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search doesn't find missing Sault angler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensive searches on land and water did not find a Sault Ste. Marie angler who went missing north of the city this spring. Terry Garson, 68, was last seen April 27 in the Harmony Beach parking lot. He was fishing for trout and smelt. Various Ontario Provincial Police units, including emergency response team, canine unit and underwater search and recovery unit, were joined by Sault Search and Rescue and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said Const. Bev Gauthier. The search for Garson ran several d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/search-doesnt-find-missing-sault-angler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/search-doesnt-find-missing-sault-angler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security guards roughed up on Great Northern Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security guards were allegedly threatened, kicked, punched and scratched.Their injuries in the Monday assault in the 700 block of Great Northern Road were minor, police say.A youth, 16, was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and two counts assault. The accused&rsquo;s name can&rsquo;t be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/security-guards-roughed-up-on-great-northern-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/security-guards-roughed-up-on-great-northern-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman dies in motorcycle crash near Thunder Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie woman died when three motorcycles collided east of Thunder Bay last Saturday.The crash happened on Highway 11-17, near Highway 527, in Shuniah, Ontario Provincial Police say.The motorcyclists were westbound heading towards the Terry Fox Monument in Thunder Bay, said regional media and communications coordinator Eric McCrea. The Sault biker, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name was not released by police. The other two riders went to hospital with non-life-threatenin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-near-thunder-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-dies-in-motorcycle-crash-near-thunder-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second drill starts work at Wawa Gold Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second diamond drill is now part of a drilling program at RPX Gold&rsquo;s Wawa Gold Project. The drill&rsquo;s addition &ldquo;will provide greater flexibility to test exploration projects identified through the 2025-26 program, further highlighting the upside potential of the land package,&rdquo; said president and CEO Michael Michaud in a release. The program covers 20,000 metres. The Toronto-based company completed about 5,000 metres of that target as of Sunday.RPX Gold plans to finish a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/second-drill-starts-work-at-wawa-gold-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/second-drill-starts-work-at-wawa-gold-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kates contends at provincial golf tourney in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jul 14, 2001Blake Sullivan, 9, Jessica Kelso, 6, Matea David-Steel, 5 and Destinee Peltonen, 4, are among the youngsters attending the gym and swim program at John Rhodes Centre. July 14, 1976Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Paul Kates is sitting just five strokes back of the leader after the opening 18 holes of the play at the Ontario Amateur Golf Championship. Jamie Melville and Tom Soltys, also of the Sault, also remain in contention. July 14, 1951Onni&rsquo;s Meat Market, 288 Korah Rd., welcomes th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/kates-contends-at-provincial-golf-tourney-in-1976-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/kates-contends-at-provincial-golf-tourney-in-1976-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council commits up to $15M to port project]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council is putting their money where their mouth is.They&rsquo;re committing up to $15 million towards the Port of Sault Ste. Marie.The port is one of the most critical economic development projects the city is working on, said Mayor Matthew Shoemaker. Despite repeated and varied attempts at creating a port for decades, the project has never been as close to reality as it currently is, he told city council.A city funding commitment will show the federal government that the municipality is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-commits-up-to-15m-to-port-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-commits-up-to-15m-to-port-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault YMCA stabilizes finances, eyes new future through partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has stabilized its finances, strengthened its governance and will be drafting its future vision in short order.That&rsquo;s the message city council received Monday from Sault YMCA CEO James Chan and YMCA Canada&rsquo;s President and CEO Peter Dinsdale.With 700 members using the facility daily and 500 childcare spaces filled across Sault Ste. Marie, the picture is brighter than what it was in April 2024 when it was announced that the YMCA was putting its McNabb Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ymca-stabilizes-finances-eyes-new-future-through-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ymca-stabilizes-finances-eyes-new-future-through-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildland fire now 'under control' in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human intervention is &lsquo;suspected&rsquo; to be the most likely cause of a wildland fire near the city&rsquo;s airport, said Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s fire chief.An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Fire Chief Naomi Thibault said the fire was under control by late Monday. Under control is defined as &ldquo;the fire&rsquo;s spread has been halted, according to MNR fire definition.The city&rsquo;s fire department first received notice of &ldquo;a bush fire&rdquo; at about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildland-fire-now-under-control-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildland-fire-now-under-control-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire now 'under control' in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human intervention is &lsquo;suspected&rsquo; to be the most likely cause of a wildland fire near the city&rsquo;s airport, said Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s fire chief.An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Fire Chief Naomi Thibault said the fire was under control by late Monday. Under control is defined as &ldquo;the fire&rsquo;s spread has been halted, according to MNR fire definition.The city&rsquo;s fire department first received notice of &ldquo;a bush fire&rdquo; at about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-now-under-control-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wildfire-now-under-control-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused asleep at the wheel, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged early Sunday after police responded to a report of someone asleep in the driver&rsquo;s seat of a running vehicle in the 0-100 block of Tancred Street.Police say the vehicle was in drive and had struck an unoccupied vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver &mdash; who identified as the accused &mdash; and observing drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, officers say they developed grounds to believe the accused&rsquo;s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs. Po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accused-asleep-at-the-wheel-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accused-asleep-at-the-wheel-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man lays fists after being denied ride, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kitchener, Ont., man was charged early Sunday after police responded to a report of an assault outside a business in the 600 block of Queen Street East.Police say the accused punched a victim multiple times after being denied a ride. The victim and accused are not known to one another. The victim sustained minor physical injuries. Matthew Broderick, 31, is charged with assault and being Intoxicated in Public Place. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-lays-fists-after-being-denied-ride-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-lays-fists-after-being-denied-ride-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person punched ‘multiple’ times: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police laid charges Saturday after responding to a report of a disturbance in the 0-100 block of Churchill Avenue at around 4 a.m. The accused, police say, had punched a victim &ldquo;multiple&rdquo; times, causing minor physical injuries. The victim and accused are known to one another. The accused was located nearby and arrested. Officers say they located approximately 7.68 grams of suspected fentanyl. Robert Pozzo, 57, is charged with assault, possession of Schedule I Substance (fentanyl), a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-punched-multiple-times-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-punched-multiple-times-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Street homes sustain ‘extensive’ fire, smoke damage - WITH PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Grace Street residential dwellings sustained &ldquo;extensive&rdquo; fire and smoke damage Saturday after fire ripped through the neighbouring structures. Shortly before 2 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service responded to a call of a blaze in a residential dwelling in the 0-100 block.Firefighters arrived to &ldquo;significant&rdquo; smoke and flames visible from one structure as well as the neighbouring home. After &ldquo;tirelessly&rdquo; battling the blaze, crews were able to contain the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grace-street-homes-sustain-extensive-fire-smoke-damage-with-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grace-street-homes-sustain-extensive-fire-smoke-damage-with-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Street homes sustain ‘extensive’ fire, smoke damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Grace Street residential dwellings sustained &ldquo;extensive&rdquo; fire and smoke damage Saturday after fire ripped through the neighbouring structures. Shortly before 2 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service responded to a call of a blaze in a residential dwelling in the 0-100 block.Firefighters arrived to &ldquo;significant&rdquo; smoke and flames visible from one structure as well as the neighbouring home. After &ldquo;tirelessly&rdquo; battling the blaze, crews were able to contain the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grace-street-homes-sustain-extensive-fire-smoke-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grace-street-homes-sustain-extensive-fire-smoke-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strawberry social planned at Sault church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strawberry social will be hosted July 29 at Victoria Presbyterian Church.The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 766 Carpin Beach Rd., a release says.Guests can choose from strawberries and ice cream or strawberry shortcake. Tea, coffee, juice and cookies will also be served. Cost is $10 and $5 for children under 10. Tickets are available at the door.Call 705-971-3149 for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/strawberry-social-planned-at-sault-church/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/strawberry-social-planned-at-sault-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bearing up well at SaultCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Waples waits for his girlfriend, Nikki Waite, near a giant teddy bear during Saultcon at Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront on Saturday. He found the celebration of pop culture at the downtown hotel &ldquo;cooler than I expected.&rdquo; BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bearing-up-well-at-saultcon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bearing-up-well-at-saultcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire burns near Sault airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:Sault Fire Services, with the assistance of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), is responding to a wildland fire in the vicinity of the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. Sault Fire Services was notified of the fire on July 12 at approximately 3 p.m., and firefighters are currently on scene conducting an assessment and coordinating response efforts with support from the MNR. At this time, there are no immediate threats to public safety, and no evacuations are required. Airport operati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-burns-near-sault-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-burns-near-sault-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary takes time to fix welcome arch clocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to fix the clocks at the downtown Rotary arch. The 15-year-old timepiece started acting up in the first half of the year and was falling behind tracking the hours. Rodger Rosset, a long-time Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie member who helped with the arch&rsquo;s reinstallation in 2011, was tapped to make time to check the clocks. He found the south-facing clock was &ldquo;working somewhat&rdquo; while the clock facing Bay Street &ldquo;wasn&rsquo;t working at all,&rdquo; said Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotary-takes-time-to-fix-welcome-arch-clocks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotary-takes-time-to-fix-welcome-arch-clocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyer interested in Sault's Metro Plaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[An asset manager focused on grocery-anchored and last-mile industrial properties wants to buy the owner of the north-end shopping plaza that&rsquo;s home to Metro and Princess Auto. Axia Real Assets is offering $5.28 per unit of Plaza Retail REIT. &ldquo; Axia believes the proposed transaction remains compelling &ndash; delivering a significant premium and immediate liquidity to holders of units,&rdquo; the Toronto-based company said in a release. Axia noted Plaza Retail REIT has not increased]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/buyer-interested-in-saults-metro-plaza/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/buyer-interested-in-saults-metro-plaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop using enclosed mobility scooters on Sault streets, sidewalks: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobility scooters are not allowed on Sault Ste. Marie sidewalks, streets or John Rowswell Hub Trail, police warn. The enclosed, low-speed electric vehicles can only be used on private property with the owner&rsquo;s permission. The devices usually have features such as lights, mirrors, speedometers and can reach speeds of 30 kilometres an hour or higher. Operating an enclosed electric vehicle on streets, bike lanes or sidewalks could lead to provincial charges under the Compulsory Automobile In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stop-using-enclosed-mobility-scooters-on-sault-streets-sidewalks-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stop-using-enclosed-mobility-scooters-on-sault-streets-sidewalks-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security guard punched at McNabb Street business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A security guard was punched in the face at a business in the 200 block of McNabb Street last Thursday. Minor injuries resulted, police say.Andrew MacDonald, 48, was charged with assault.His court date is Sept. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/security-guard-punched-at-mcnabb-street-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/security-guard-punched-at-mcnabb-street-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bids delay planned work at Elliot Lake school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planned work at an Elliot Lake school is on hold because no firms bid on the project.Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board earmarked $1.5 million for site upgrades, including a bus bay, at Our Lady of Fatima. The board will re-tender the contract in the fall with hopes of attracting bidders to do the work in 2027, said communications officer Kenzie Vandenberg in an email to The Sault Stasr. Cash earmarked for the project will be carried over to the 2026-27 budget &ldquo;to complete the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/no-bids-delay-planned-work-at-elliot-lake-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/no-bids-delay-planned-work-at-elliot-lake-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor education program expands in Elliot Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outdoor education program is being expanded for Huron-Superior Catholic District School students in Elliot Lake. Twelve Grade 5 and 6 students at Our Lady of Lourdes participated in the program&rsquo;s first year in 2025-26. The outdoor education option will be expanded to Grade 7 students for the 2026-27 school year. &ldquo; We are looking at more than double the number of students enrolled,&rdquo; said communications officer Kenzie Vandenberg in an email to The Sault Star. &ldquo;We are ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoor-education-program-expands-in-elliot-lake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoor-education-program-expands-in-elliot-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Pim confirmed dead in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 11, 2001Mary Kosiba, who opened Mary&rsquo;s Lunch on Queen Street East in 1948, died July 9. She was 96. &ldquo;(The restaurant) was her whole life,&rdquo; said her son, Eddie. &ldquo;It was her home. It was her place of work. She had a lot of friends she met through there.&rdquo; Mary lived in an apartment above the restaurant for 54 years and, up until last year, continued to help with the operation of the business. July 11, 1951Miss Kay Climie was appointed head librarian of the two Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-pim-confirmed-dead-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-pim-confirmed-dead-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic board expects fewer students in Sault classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer students are expected to be in Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board classrooms this fall. The projected drop of 52 students &ndash; from 4,676 in October 2025 to 4,624 anticipated on Oct. 31 &ndash; is driven by job cuts at Algoma Steel and the federal government&rsquo;s decision to limit how many international students can study in Canada, said director of education Fil Lettieri during a committee of the whole meeting on June 24. &ldquo; Most of the projected decline is spread a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/catholic-board-expects-fewer-students-in-sault-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/catholic-board-expects-fewer-students-in-sault-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 cuffed in Cathcart Street probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police secure a scene at 385 Cathcart St., on Friday afternoon. Officers responded to a call at the multi-unit residential building near Carmen&rsquo;s Way in the mid-morning, said Sault Ste. Marie Police Service spokesperson Lincoln Louttit. One person is in custody. An investigation continues. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/1-cuffed-in-cathcart-street-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/1-cuffed-in-cathcart-street-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wields machete during argument near Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly threatened someone with a machete during an argument near downtown on Thursday.The altercation in the 0 to 100 block of Church Street was reported at about 8:20 a.m., police say.A male suspect is accused of giving a false name to police. Ted Smith, 50, was charged with assault with a weapon, personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution, or obstruct justice and failure to attend court after having appeared. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-wields-machete-during-argument-near-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-wields-machete-during-argument-near-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help net whoever swiped scientific research net from Goulais Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gill net set in Goulais Bay, part of a lake sturgeon research project, has been stolen. Now the Ministry of Natural Resources seeks the public&rsquo;s assistance in identifying those responsible. Between 11:51 a.m. on July 1 and 8:30 a.m. on July 2, a research net set east of the Goulais River mouth, off South Channel beach, was removed. The net was &ldquo;clearly&rdquo; marked with large yellow floats labeled Department of Fisheries and Oceans Scientific Equipment. &ldquo;The ministry takes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-net-whoever-swiped-scientific-research-net-from-goulais-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-net-whoever-swiped-scientific-research-net-from-goulais-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help nab whoever swiped scientific research net from Goulais Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gill net set in Goulais Bay, part of a lake sturgeon research project, has been stolen. Now the Ministry of Natural Resources seeks the public&rsquo;s assistance in identifying those responsible. Between 11:51 a.m. on July 1 and 8:30 a.m. on July 2, a research net set east of the Goulais River mouth, off South Channel beach, was removed. The net was &ldquo;clearly&rdquo; marked with large yellow floats labeled Department of Fisheries and Oceans Scientific Equipment. &ldquo;The ministry takes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-nab-whoever-swiped-scientific-research-net-from-goulais-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-nab-whoever-swiped-scientific-research-net-from-goulais-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault man punches, pushes estranged wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was punched in the face and pushed to the ground by her estranged spouse.Domenic Spina, who pleaded guilty to six charges including assault, went to his wife&rsquo;s Bayview home on March 26. He was on a release order and was supposed to avoid the woman, said assistant Crown attorney William McPhee on Thursday. They started to argue. Spina started walking away, turned around and assaulted the woman. The father of three also pleaded guilty to two counts breaching his probation and three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-punches-pushes-estranged-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-punches-pushes-estranged-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault, Echo Bay men cuffed in drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly $45,000 in cash, two vehicles and about 300 grams of suspected cocaine were seized in a drug bust carried out in Sault Ste. Marie and two neighbouring communities, police saySearch warrants were executed at residences in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue, 900 block of Second Line West, 0 to 100 block of Lake Street in Echo Bay and 9000 block of Highway 17 in Bruce Mines on Wednesday.Brass knuckles and several rounds of ammunition were also allegedly found. Jacob Gartshore, 28, of Sault S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-echo-bay-men-cuffed-in-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-echo-bay-men-cuffed-in-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farce Boeing-Boeing lands in Michigan Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soo Theatre Project presents Boeing-Boeing in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The farce runs July 16-18. Curtain is 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on July 18, a release says.The cast features Austin Gervais, Cindy Smith, Joshua Porter, Erin Pendygraft, Miranda Allen and Allie Cook. Advance tickets are $20 and $10 students. Regular admission is $22. Students pay $12. Call 906-632-1930, go to Soo Theatre Project&rsquo;s office or order online for tickets. The theatre is at 534 Ashmun St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/farce-boeing-boeing-lands-in-michigan-sault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/farce-boeing-boeing-lands-in-michigan-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambrian Mall presence will offer ‘seamless and accessible’ service: Group Health Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relocating several services to Cambrian Mall will provide healthier access to care, not to mention room for growth, Group Health Centre says.Work is underway to convert what was an empty shop at the 44 Great Northern Rd., mall into a care destination, allowing the Access Care Clinic , Advanced Support , and Wellness Programs, to begin operations there by July 13.&ldquo;This move will bring services closer together, support a seamless and accessible experience for patients, provide space better]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cambrian-mall-presence-will-offer-seamless-and-accessible-service-group-health-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cambrian-mall-presence-will-offer-seamless-and-accessible-service-group-health-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambrian Mall clinic will offer ‘seamless and accessible’ service: Group Health Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relocating several services to Cambrian Mall will provide healthier access to care, not to mention room for growth, Group Health Centre says.Work is underway to convert what was an empty shop at the 44 Great Northern Rd., mall into a clinic, allowing the Access Care Clinic , Advanced Support , and Wellness Programs, to begin operations there by July 13.&ldquo;This move will bring services closer together, support a seamless and accessible experience for patients, provide space better aligned wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cambrian-mall-clinic-will-offer-seamless-and-accessible-service-group-health-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cambrian-mall-clinic-will-offer-seamless-and-accessible-service-group-health-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's repeated thefts 'nuisance' to Sault LCBO outlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s repeated thefts of booze gave LCBO outlets in Sault Ste. Marie a heck of a hangover. Thomas Agawa stole merchandise from the Great Northern Road and Churchill Plaza locations repeatedly between March 11 and April 17, court heard Wednesday.He also too more than $300 of merchandise from Shoppers Drug Mart on Second Line West in April, Ontario Court Justice Kevin Sherwood heard. Agawa pleaded guilty to 16 offences including seven counts theft under $5,000 and four counts breach of un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mans-repeated-thefts-nuisance-to-sault-lcbo-outlets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mans-repeated-thefts-nuisance-to-sault-lcbo-outlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man loses teeth in downtown assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man lost two teeth when he was punched in the face during an unprovoked assault at a downtown eatery in early January.The victim was hurt at Wendy&rsquo;s on Queen Street West on Jan. 5, assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli told court on Wednesday.A second man who tried to intervene was also punched. Joshua Nights pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He also pleaded to the same charge in connection with an Oct. 17, 2025 incident at a Burger King in Oakville. Nights argued with a wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-loses-teeth-in-downtown-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-loses-teeth-in-downtown-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Great run' ends for Stompin' Tom show]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the end of the road for Bud the Spud, Big Joe Mufferaw and Lady, k.d. lang. Whiskey Jack is wrapping up its tribute to Stompin&rsquo; Tom Connors after more than a decade and hundreds of shows across the country.A spike in travel costs since the COVID-19 pandemic and an aging audience familiar with the late New Brunswick native&rsquo;s songs added up to no more Roving All Over the Land for the band featuring Bar River native Duncan Fremlin. &ldquo; It&rsquo;s been a great run for us,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/great-run-ends-for-stompin-tom-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/great-run-ends-for-stompin-tom-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault boardwalk assault leads to fourth youth being charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fourth youth faces a charge following a disturbance on the boardwalk on St. Mary&rsquo;s River Drive last Saturday.The teen is accused of punching another youth in the face. Minor injuries resulted. The accused, 15, was charged with assault. No name can be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Court date is Aug. 25. Three other young people also face assault charges involving two victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-boardwalk-assault-leads-to-fourth-youth-being-charged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-boardwalk-assault-leads-to-fourth-youth-being-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep on your toes as West Nile virus recently detected: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[With West Nile virus recently detected regionally, Algoma Public Health reminds residents of potential risk during mosquito season. Two wild birds, one in Sault Ste. Marie and the other in East Algoma, have tested positive for WNV, identified in birds, mosquitoes, horses, and humans in Ontario since the summer of 2001. Algoma Public Health (APH) advises residents that two wild birds, one in Sault Ste. Marie and the other in East Algoma, have tested positive. WNV has been identified in birds, mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/keep-on-your-toes-as-west-nile-virus-recently-detected-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/keep-on-your-toes-as-west-nile-virus-recently-detected-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo shipped on St. Lawrence Seaway falls in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cargo shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway, including the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.,.slipped in June. Shipments stood at 12 million tonnes, down five per cent from 12.7 million tonnes in June 2025, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. said. All grain dipped 10.6 per cent from 4.3 million tonnes to 3.8 million tonnes. Iron ore fell 3.9 per cent from 1.84 million tonnes to 1.77 million tonnes. Coal dropped 13.7 per cent from 454,000 tonnes to 392,000 tonnes. Dry bulk decreased 0.6 per ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cargo-shipped-on-st-lawrence-seaway-falls-in-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cargo-shipped-on-st-lawrence-seaway-falls-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault dancer gets nod for international summer program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at Studio Dance Arts was accepted to an international summer dance program in the United States.Teija Lappalainen will train for two weeks at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Penn., a release says. She will study several types of dance including ballet, jazz and pointe. &ldquo; Teija has worked incredibly hard and continues to grow as both a dancer and a young artist,&rdquo; said Richard Kim, founder and executive director of Studio Dance Arts. Program acceptance is by audition on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-dancer-gets-nod-for-international-summer-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-dancer-gets-nod-for-international-summer-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activities planned for Sault PrideFest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boat cruise, trivia night and karaoke are all part of PrideFest 2026. A flag raising takes place July 19 at noon at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, Sault Pride says.Rainbow Waves River Cruise on the Miss Marie, with special guest DJ Angelzura, happens July 24. Queen&rsquo;s Tarts hosts a coffee social on July 25 at 1 p.m. We&rsquo;re Here, We&rsquo;re Queer, Let&rsquo;s Have a Beer follows at The Whisky Barrel at 8 p.m. A full calendar of events appears on Sault Pride&rsquo;s Facebook page. &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/activities-planned-for-sault-pridefest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/activities-planned-for-sault-pridefest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle tops 100 km/h on Sault street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver topped 100 kilometres an hour on McNabb Street on June 26, police say.The speed limit was 50 km/h, police say. The vehicle was stopped at about 7:30 a.m. Radar noted the automobile was allegedly travelling at 105 km/h. The motorist, 31, was charged with stunt driving.Police don&rsquo;t release names of persons charged with stunt driving. The automobile was impounded for 14 days. The driver&rsquo;s licence was suspended for 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-tops-100-kmh-on-sault-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-tops-100-kmh-on-sault-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruni wanted by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher John Bruni is wanted by police. Bruni, 35, is sought on three charges including operation while impaired, drugs and/or alcohol and fail to comply with release order, a release says.Anyone with information about Bruni can call Sault Ste Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bruni-wanted-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bruni-wanted-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic up between Twin Saults in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic crossing the International Bridge was up nine per cent in June. The span between the Twin Saults saw 82,051 crossings last month, Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority says. That compares to 75,212 in June 2025. Full-fare passenger cars stood at 39,058 in June. Commuter fares made 33,358 trips.Car pulling trailers stood at 4,873 one-way crossings. Commercial trucks stood at 4,762.Crossings for the first six months of the year total 378,289. That&rsquo;s up slightly from 377,684 between Janu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/traffic-up-between-twin-saults-in-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/traffic-up-between-twin-saults-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga festival set for Sault's The Machine Shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Align Yoga Festival presents more than 50 classes, workshops and wellness experiences.The event, presented by Align Yoga Method, runs Sept. 11-12 at The Machine Shop, a release says,&ldquo; This weekend is about connection, inspiration, and building a stronger community,&rdquo; said co-owner Sarah Fratesi. Kyla Faganely is the other owner. Day and weekend passes are for sale at alignyogamethod.com/align-yoga-festivalAn early access pass, on sale until Aug. 15, costs $249 plus HST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/yoga-festival-set-for-saults-the-machine-shop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/yoga-festival-set-for-saults-the-machine-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault YMCA welcomes national president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie YMCA welcomes the president and CEO of YMCA Canada on Monday.Peter Dinsdale participates in a community open house from noon until 1:30 p.m., a release says. Light refreshments will be served.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ymca-welcomes-national-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ymca-welcomes-national-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault revue features American composer's songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The songs of American composer Jason Robert Brown are celebrated with a pair of shows at Algoma University in August. Great Lakes Artist Series presents Stars and the Moon: A Jason Robert Brown Musical Revue on Aug. 13 and 14 at The Speakeasy. Start time is 7:30 p.m., a release says. More than a dozen performers, including Carli Disano, Jenna Konieczny, Ryan Mauro, Leo Moore Madii Schomogyi and Jes Tucci-Merlino, are featured. Tickets are $35 plus fees. Buy online at EventBrite. A cash bar is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-revue-features-american-composers-songs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-revue-features-american-composers-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Sault driver was impaired: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who wasn&rsquo;t supposed to drive is accused of getting behind the wheel impaired. Police checked a motorist in a parking lot in the 800 block of Second Line East last Saturday afternoon. Small amounts of suspected fentanyl and cocaine were found, police say.Crystal Hache, 42, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol, operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration, driving while under suspension and two counts possession of a controlled substance. Her court da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-driver-was-impaired-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-driver-was-impaired-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital's next CEO seeks to &lsquo;advance&rsquo; strategic plan, &lsquo;strengthen&rsquo; care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has recruited a senior health-care executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience to serve as its next president and CEO.Murray Doucette has worked across provincial health systems, academic health centres, long&#8209;term care organizations and public&#8209;sector institutions.Doucette is recognized for his &ldquo;people&#8209;centred&rdquo; leadership style, &ldquo;strong&rdquo; partnership&#8209;building skills and &ldquo;commitment&rdquo; to transparency, accoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-next-ceo-seeks-to-lsquoadvancersquo-strategic-plan-lsquostrengthenrsquo-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-next-ceo-seeks-to-lsquoadvancersquo-strategic-plan-lsquostrengthenrsquo-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sault Area Hospital heads seek to ‘advance’ strategic plan, ‘strengthen’ care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has recruited a senior health-care executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience to serve as its next president and CEO.Murray Doucette has worked across provincial health systems, academic health centres, long&#8209;term care organizations and public&#8209;sector institutions.Doucette is recognized for his &ldquo;people&#8209;centred&rdquo; leadership style, &ldquo;strong&rdquo; partnership&#8209;building skills and &ldquo;commitment&rdquo; to transparency, accoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-area-hospital-heads-seek-to-advance-strategic-plan-strengthen-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-area-hospital-heads-seek-to-advance-strategic-plan-strengthen-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sault Area Hospital CEO seeks to ‘advance’ strategic plan, ‘strengthen’ care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has recruited a senior health-care executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience to serve as its next president and CEO.Murray Doucette has worked across provincial health systems, academic health centres, long&#8209;term care organizations and public&#8209;sector institutions.Doucette is recognized for his &ldquo;people&#8209;centred&rdquo; leadership style, &ldquo;strong&rdquo; partnership&#8209;building skills and &ldquo;commitment&rdquo; to transparency, accoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-area-hospital-ceo-seeks-to-advance-strategic-plan-strengthen-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-area-hospital-ceo-seeks-to-advance-strategic-plan-strengthen-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs cause 'issues' for Sault man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drugs spell trouble for a Sault Ste. Marie man who wants to get treatment.A television and furniture were broken at a Steelton home on June 16.A woman Allan Smythe-Lance is in a relationship with returned from a coffee run to find the home in disarray, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Tuesday. The woman thought Allan Smythe-Lance was looking for drugs, Mucciarelli told Ontario Court Justice Heather Mendes. Smythe-Lance, 37, pleaded guilty to mischief under $5,000 and failin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drugs-cause-issues-for-sault-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drugs-cause-issues-for-sault-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man steals SUV from Sault Area Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man stole an SUV from Sault Area Hospital and ditched the vehicle near Sault College in early 2025. The vehicle, which was running, was taken when the owner was bringing his wife into the health-care facility on March 28, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Tuesday.The SUV was reported abandoned in the middle of the road on Kent Avenue. A man was seen exiting the automobile He was found at the nearby Satellite Motel on Great Northern Road. Connor Reed, 20, pleaded guilty to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-suv-from-sault-area-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-suv-from-sault-area-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accidentally fatally shot on Bay Street: CROWN]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was on multiple firearm prohibitions accidentally fatally shot another male during a night of drug use above a former downtown bar in early 2025.Adam Charlebois, 25, died when he was shot in the chest at a close distance on March 27 in a room at the former New American Pub at 602 Bay St.Charlebois was using drugs with Christian Tucci and a woman, said assistant Crown attorney Heidi Mitchell on Monday. The mood was casual with talking and laughing. The trio knew each other. Tucci, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-accidentally-fatally-shot-on-bay-street-crown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-accidentally-fatally-shot-on-bay-street-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accidentally fatally shot on Bay Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was on multiple firearm prohibitions accidentally fatally shot another male during a night of drug use above a former downtown bar in early 2025.Adam Charlebois, 25, died when he was shot in the chest at a close distance on March 27 in a room at the former New American Pub at 602 Bay St.Charlebois was using drugs with Christian Tucci and a woman, said assistant Crown attorney Heidi Mitchell on Monday. The mood was casual with talking and laughing. The trio knew each other. Tucci, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-accidentally-fatally-shot-on-bay-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-accidentally-fatally-shot-on-bay-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpin Beach Road assault hurts 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man struck someone who told them to leave a property in the 1000 block of Carpin Beach Road on June 27, police say. Minor injuries resulted. The victim and their assailant did not know each other.Jayden Agawa-Corbiere, 19, was charged with assault, resist peace officer, being intoxicated in a public place and fail to leave premises when directed.Court date for the accused is Sept. 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/carpin-beach-road-assault-hurts-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/carpin-beach-road-assault-hurts-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Lucas dies in bombardment in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 7, 2001Sarah Wood, a Grade 12 student at White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School, is among 54 Canadian youth spending the month in Halifax, N.S, at Shad Valley Dalhousie. Senior high school students are exposed to innovation and entrepreneurship through an intense leadership and learning experience, focusing on science and technology.July 7, 1976The National Congress of Italian Canadians can expect a cheque for $50,000 from the Sault&rsquo;s Italian Earthquake Relief Fund later this m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-lucas-dies-in-bombardment-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-lucas-dies-in-bombardment-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired driver had to be woken up, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police laid charges Sunday of operation while impaired, dangerous operation, and possession of schedule I substances after receiving a call at about 7:50 p.m. of someone asleep in the driver&rsquo;s seat of a running vehicle in the 0-100 block of Great Northern Road.Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they located and woke the driver &ndash; later identified as the accused. Upon speaking with the accused and observing drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, officers say they developed g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-driver-had-to-be-woken-up-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-driver-had-to-be-woken-up-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens push, punch and kick victim, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police charged a 13-year-old and two 14-year-olds Friday with assault causing bodily harm. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a disturbance involving youth in the 100 block of Denwood Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene. Police say the three accused assaulted a victim by pushing, punching, and kicking them. The victim, also a youth, sustained minor physical injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim and three accused are known to one another.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teens-push-punch-and-kick-victim-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teens-push-punch-and-kick-victim-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boardwalk brawl sees teens charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police charged two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old Saturday with two counts of assault.Around 8:30 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a disturbance involving youth on the boardwalk on St. Mary&rsquo;s River Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene. Police say the three accused assaulted a youth victim by punching them and punched an adult victim who attempted to intervene. The accused and the youth victim are known to one another. No physical injuries were reported.Shortly before a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/boardwalk-brawl-sees-teens-charged/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/boardwalk-brawl-sees-teens-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Mines Museum celebrates past, welcomes future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bruce Mines Museum has received a facelift of sorts The Bruce Mines and District Historical Society recently met with Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg on June 22 to announce the completion of upgrades to the museum, known as the Church on the Rock, including the replacement of the crumbling stairs with a new walkway from street level to the entrance. The completed project increases accessibility to the structure and provides an outdoor viewing area. &ldquo;The impact of this Ontario gov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bruce-mines-museum-celebrates-past-welcomes-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bruce-mines-museum-celebrates-past-welcomes-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GENE MONIN: Unforgiveness is killing relationships everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is behind marriage breakups, broken families, and family feuds.It can cause cancer, depression, skin allergies, and unknown illnesses. It only takes one brave person to shelve pride and ask for forgiveness. Nobody may remember how it began: a marriage that parents banned, a child who won&rsquo;t follow in the family business, over a will. Money is usually the underlying cause that nobody admits. One key point to keep in mind is forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation. People err]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gene-monin-unforgiveness-is-killing-relationships-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gene-monin-unforgiveness-is-killing-relationships-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Breakfast Counts back on the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Breakfast Counts returns this year to replace school breakfast programs during the summer months.The program, which began nine years ago, helps fill the gap during July and August and serves more than 9,400 meals locally. Each year, the program has grown to serve more meals.The program is spearheaded through the Sault Ste. Marie mayor&rsquo;s office and began in 2018 due to need. It serves as a way to address a service gap in the community.Healthy eating habits significantly impact the ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/every-breakfast-counts-back-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/every-breakfast-counts-back-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Deep' cuts concern Algoma U union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University students will have to wait longer to see trash picked up and tech issues fixed after the post-secondary institution slashed about 60 support jobs this spring, a labour leader says.The cuts, announced in late May, will be roughly split between Algoma&rsquo;s campuses in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. The university is also active in Timmins. Michelle Dayboll, president of OSSTF/FEESO Algoma University Support Staff, said nearly 90 of her members have lost their jobs since last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/deep-cuts-concern-algoma-u-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/deep-cuts-concern-algoma-u-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U job cuts are 'deep']]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University students will have to wait longer to see trash picked up and tech issues fixed after the post-secondary institution slashed about 60 support jobs this spring, a labour leader says.The cuts, announced in late May, will be roughly split between Algoma&rsquo;s campuses in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. The university is also active in Timmins. Michelle Dayboll, president of OSSTF/FEESO Algoma University Support Staff, said nearly 90 of her members have lost their jobs since last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-job-cuts-are-deep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-job-cuts-are-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tofu poutine is tops in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Conway, of The Tragically Chip Wagon, serves a customer during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza on Saturday. The Calgary resident was surprised by the strong demand for General Tao Tofu Poutine in Sault Ste. Marie. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tofu-poutine-is-tops-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tofu-poutine-is-tops-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tofu is tops in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Conway, of The Tragically Chip Wagon, serves a customer during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza on Saturday. The Calgary resident was surprised by the strong demand for General Tao Tofu Poutine in Sault Ste. Marie. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tofu-is-tops-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tofu-is-tops-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogus emails pose as Sault service club]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fraudster is trying to dupe businesses into thinking they&rsquo;re dealing with Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie. A scam email is being sent from marketing.rotarysault@gmail.com with a subject line noting their vendor application form was approved. Businesses are asked to e-transfer cash to that email address, a release says.Emails of Rotary staff end in @rotarysault.com. Rotaryfest Take Your Pick ticket confirmations are sent automatically from an email address ending in @ascendfs.com. Instru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bogus-emails-pose-as-sault-service-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bogus-emails-pose-as-sault-service-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer for Thessalon kids gets federal cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer for kids in Thessalon is getting a boost from the federal government. The community is receiving $5,000 from Sport Canada. The cash will help equipment upgrades and youth programming, said Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soccer-for-thessalon-kids-gets-federal-cash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soccer-for-thessalon-kids-gets-federal-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault musicians travelled along with Tommy Hunter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing a regular gig on The Tommy Hunter Show was a game-changer for a Bar River native. Duncan Fremlin&rsquo;s Whiskey Jack got the nod to join the CBC-TV variety show in 1980. He didn&rsquo;t know the band&rsquo;s ties to Hunter, who died last Thursday at 89, would open so many doors thanks to three years of appearances. &ldquo; It just changed our lives overnight,&rdquo; Fremlin told The Sault Star. &ldquo;It certainly helped us get gigs.&rdquo;Whiskey Jack had just started in 1977. Fremlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-musicians-travelled-along-with-tommy-hunter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-musicians-travelled-along-with-tommy-hunter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Hynes 'quite well and safe' in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 4, 2001Long-time non-smoking advocate Marian Johnson has received the Ontario Tobacco Free Network Volunteer Recognition Award. July 4, 1951The Greyhounds Committee wants to enter a senior club in the Northern Ontario Hockey League.July 4, 1916Pte. A. Hynes is &ldquo;quite well and safe&rdquo; at the front. &ldquo;Can you imagine a bunch of troops in the cold wet rainy weather all the time crouched knee deep in clay for forty-eight hours?&rdquo; he wrote in a letter to his parents Mr. and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-hynes-quite-well-and-safe-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-hynes-quite-well-and-safe-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Country Gentleman dies at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Londoner Tommy Hunter, known as &ldquo;Canada&rsquo;s Country Gentleman,&rdquo; died Thursday at 89.Born in London on March 20, 1937, Hunter&rsquo;s country music career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s. He became known worldwide for The Tommy Hunter Show, which ran from 1965 to 1992.An obituary posted to his website says The Tommy Hunter Show aired on The Nashville Network, at times reaching as many as 75 million homes.Hunter welcomed country music legends including Johnny Cash, Garth Brook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadas-country-gentleman-dies-at-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadas-country-gentleman-dies-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman threatens to cut off relative's hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman threatened to cut off a family member&rsquo;s hands and kill her in the spring, court heard Friday.Emily Lapham also slashed a chair belonging to her relative during the April 2 incident at a north-end address, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. Lapham, 24, pleaded guilty to nine charges including mischief under $5,000, threatening death and failing to comply with a release order in connection with that incident. She recently contacted the same family member when she wasn&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-threatens-to-cut-off-relatives-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-threatens-to-cut-off-relatives-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poundin’ back poutine - PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Miskiw, 11, feasts on poutine Friday afternoon during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza. The event, which began Tuesday and wraps Sunday, boasts gourmet poutine from regional vendors, live music, trivia and children&rsquo;s activities, among other attractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poundin-back-poutine-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poundin-back-poutine-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Sault driver gets house arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man with a long line of driving when impaired or suspended convictions dating back decades asked for house arrest instead of jail because of a health concern. Harold Vincent was stopped by Ontario Provincial Police on Highway 17, near Desbarats, on Sept. 30, 2025. The Thessalon First Nation member admitted he was a suspended driver and did not have a valid licence, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. &ldquo;Anything short&rdquo; of a jolt in jail &ldquo;would be inappropriate,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-driver-gets-house-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-driver-gets-house-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man steals truck, tells police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who stole a pickup truck copped to the four-wheeled theft to police hours later. The vehicle was taken from a mine site in Copper Cliff on June 7. That same day, Karl Binder stopped at the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Blind River, asked to speak with an officer and admitted he was responsible for the theft, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson on Friday. Binder was arrested and released. The next day, he damaged a door at a TD branch in Elliot Lake and stole several ite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-truck-tells-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-truck-tells-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital reports outbreak on 2C unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital and Algoma Public Health have declared a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak on the hospital&rsquo;s 2C unit. Visitors and essential caregivers are to wear PPE when in a patient&rsquo;s room, where additional precautions have been added.Signage will indicate such precautions are in place. Visitors are to adhere to hand hygiene practices, SAH advises. &ldquo;Please reach out to your loved one&rsquo;s care team if you have questions,&rdquo; SAH wrote in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-reports-outbreak-on-2c-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-reports-outbreak-on-2c-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital reports MRSA infection outbreak on 2C unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital and Algoma Public Health have declared a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak on the hospital&rsquo;s 2C unit. Visitors and essential caregivers are to wear PPE when in a patient&rsquo;s room, where additional precautions have been added.Signage will indicate such precautions are in place. Visitors are to adhere to hand hygiene practices, SAH advises. &ldquo;Please reach out to your loved one&rsquo;s care team if you have questions,&rdquo; SAH wrote in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-reports-mrsa-infection-outbreak-on-2c-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-reports-mrsa-infection-outbreak-on-2c-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council seeks united voice for Highway 17 improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council has passed a resolution to develop committee and a unified message to urge the Ontario government to improve Highway 17.Ward 1 Coun. Sandra Hollingsworth said councillors and the community at large often hear too often that Highway 17 continues to be a safety problem, has prevented people from travelling to work or medical appointments and more. It&rsquo;s been closed as a result of winter storms, washouts and major accidents.&ldquo;We need to be one strong voice in Algoma,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-seeks-united-voice-for-highway-17-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-seeks-united-voice-for-highway-17-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New singer for My Son the Hurricane starts 'with a bang']]></title><description><![CDATA[My Son the Hurricane&rsquo;s new singer blew Dan O&rsquo;Shea away.The Sault Ste. Marie native auditioned 42 hopefuls to succeed Sylvie Kindree. She left the band due to lingering effects of being struck by a car in September 2022. Sarah Faz &ldquo;stuck out&rdquo; from the competition, said O&rsquo;Shea. &ldquo; She&rsquo;s such a strong singer,&rdquo; he told The Sault Star. Plus, she&rsquo;s a flautist. &ldquo; She was a clear winner,&rdquo; said O&rsquo;Shea. Faz didn&rsquo;t boast previous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-singer-for-my-son-the-hurricane-starts-with-a-bang/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-singer-for-my-son-the-hurricane-starts-with-a-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book sale runs in Sault's downtown during Rotaryfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flea market and book sale is planned downtown during Rotaryfest. Friends of the Library hosts the three-day sale July 16-18 at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, a release says.Books, comics, DVDs, compact discs and other items will be for sale.Proceeds benefit the library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/book-sale-runs-in-saults-downtown-during-rotaryfest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/book-sale-runs-in-saults-downtown-during-rotaryfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault council reviews development incentives to stay competitive]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council is taking steps to ensure that it is competitive with other Ontario municipalities to spur economic development.Council has recently asked the city&rsquo;s economic development department to review the city&rsquo;s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and compare it with incentives currently offered by other municipalities. Ward 2 Coun. Luke Dufour and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi note that Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s competitiveness recognizes that the city doesn&rsquo;t have development cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-reviews-development-incentives-to-stay-competitive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-reviews-development-incentives-to-stay-competitive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weapon pointed at people in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A replica firearm was pointed at people in the 0 to 100 block of Dennis Street early Thursday, police say.A female suspect was allegedly found with small quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine.Renee Cyr, 40, was charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon and two counts each possession of a controlled substance and breach of recognizance. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weapon-pointed-at-people-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weapon-pointed-at-people-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sets off fireworks near Elliot Lake gathering: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[An intoxicated man allegedly set off fireworks near persons gathered to watch another display in Elliot Lake.Ontario Provincial Police went to Spruce Beach at about 10:30 p.m., a release says.A suspect is accused of having three bottles of vodka mix drinks and suspected methamphetamine pills in his possession. Kenneth (Ken) Neely, 47, of Elliot Lake, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, being intoxicated in a public place, fail to comply with probation order and fail to comply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sets-off-fireworks-near-elliot-lake-gathering-opp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sets-off-fireworks-near-elliot-lake-gathering-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault man charged following single-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged following a single-vehicle collision near a central-area intersection.The crash happened close to Cameron Avenue and McNabb Street at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, police say.Alan Harkness, 62, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.His court date is Aug. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-charged-following-single-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-charged-following-single-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with drugs, cash found in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wanted man had suspected fentanyl and cocaine in his possession, police say.He was found on Queen Street East on Monday afternoon. The narcotics had a street value of $3,300. The male also allegedly had $400 in cash.Shawn Blais, 49, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with appearance notice.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-with-drugs-cash-found-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-with-drugs-cash-found-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Car Draw winners step on gas for cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cash is king for four of the five winners of Sault Are Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s 5 Car Draw. Three of the annual draw winners are from Sault Ste. Marie, a release says.Yolanda McKeachnie won $25,000 with ticket CR-48391684. She could have driven away with a Hyundai Venue.Clarence Abbott left a Mazda 3 Sport GS in park. He received $27,000. Abbott won with ticket CR-50678659.Angelo and Lisa Foggia took home $80,000 rather than a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The couple won with ticket CR-8770923]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-winners-step-on-gas-for-cash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-winners-step-on-gas-for-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife thrust at person: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly thrust a knife towards a person who asked him to leave their property.The incident happened May 11, police say.A suspect was found Monday.Jerry Leveille, 55, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts fail to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-thrust-at-person-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-thrust-at-person-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Gallery of Algoma opens temporary location in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 2, 2001A reunion of former Holy Angels students drew 180 to the Marconi Hall. The school opened in 1906 and is closing due to low enrolment. The school will be renamed Holy Angels Learning and Media Resource Centre. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry to see that school close,&rdquo; said former Sault Ste. Marie Roman Catholic Separate School Board trustee Sam Colizza. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s served a lot of children.&rdquo;July 2, 1976The Art Gallery of Algoma was officially opened in its temporary quarters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/art-gallery-of-algoma-opens-temporary-location-in-1976-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/art-gallery-of-algoma-opens-temporary-location-in-1976-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special constables sworn in by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven new special constables have joined Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. Jamie Njari, Todd Hicks, Madison Pelletier, Breanne Derochie, Jacob Marano, Matthew Mitchell, and Aiden Pelletier were sworn in on Monday at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, a release says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/special-constables-sworn-in-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/special-constables-sworn-in-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brushing up on Canada Day - PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaya Zelonko puts the finishing touches on Grayson, 7, Wednesday afternoon during Sault Ste. Marie Canada Day celebrations at Roberta Bondar Tent Pavilion. Face-painting appeared to be one of the more popular attractions there, as lineups were long. There was a mix of performances and entertainment downtown throughout the day, slated to be followed by a fireworks display at dusk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/brushing-up-on-canada-day-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/brushing-up-on-canada-day-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Very inspiring’: Dennis Dinelle wants to get Tracy’s message out even more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a bittersweet time to hear Tracy Dinelle&rsquo;s voice.Dennis Dinelle was set to be interviewed on local radio during a mid-June fundraiser for Tracy&rsquo;s Dream, the project his late was instrumental in launching more than a decade ago to ease the financial burden of cancer by providing free parking passes for patients attending treatments at the Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s Algoma District Cancer Program. Dinelle continues to play a prime role these days in the fund&rsquo;s administra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/very-inspiring-dennis-dinelle-wants-to-get-tracys-message-out-even-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/very-inspiring-dennis-dinelle-wants-to-get-tracys-message-out-even-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thessalon emergency department shutters this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shore Health Network will shutter its Thessalon Site from 8 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday, blaming doctor shortages. To &ldquo;ensure continued access to care,&rdquo; a nurse practitioner will remain available on-site throughout the closure, the network said in a Wednesday morning release.Physician shortages have hit emergency departments within the North Shore Health Network jurisdiction hard, with Thessalon often taking the brunt.The community, east of Sault Ste. Marie, did secure mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-emergency-department-shutters-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-emergency-department-shutters-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killer jailed for Poplar Avenue slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen who fatally stabbed an unarmed man during an unprovoked attack last fall is &ldquo;truly&rdquo; sorry for his actions that devastated his victim&rsquo;s family. &ldquo; I know what I did was very wrong,&rdquo; the youth, wearing handcuffs, told Adam Fadel&rsquo;s mother, sister and other relatives on Tuesday afternoon. The killer, who can&rsquo;t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, said their pain &ndash; expressed through numerous victim impact statements &ndash; caused him t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-killer-jailed-for-poplar-avenue-slaying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-killer-jailed-for-poplar-avenue-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen jailed for Poplar Avenue slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen who fatally stabbed an unarmed man during an unprovoked attack last fall is &ldquo;truly&rdquo; sorry for his actions that devastated his victim&rsquo;s family. &ldquo; I know what I did was very wrong,&rdquo; the youth, wearing handcuffs, told Adam Fadel&rsquo;s mother, sister and other relatives on Tuesday afternoon. The killer, who can&rsquo;t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, said their pain &ndash; expressed through numerous victim impact statements &ndash; caused him t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-jailed-for-poplar-avenue-slaying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-jailed-for-poplar-avenue-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman tries to bite worker at Sault business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman tried to bite a worker who confronted her about stealing from a store on Second Line West, police say. The female suspect is also accused of damaging property and stealing bank cards from the business in the 200 block of Second Line West last Saturday.Ashley Ingram, 40, was charged with robbery, mischief under $5,000, theft of credit card and two counts fail to comply with probation order. Her court date is Sept. 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tries-to-bite-worker-at-sault-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tries-to-bite-worker-at-sault-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault driver faces impaired charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged after a single-vehicle collision in the east end on June 25.A vehicle was in a ditch near Queen Street East and Amber Street in the mid-afternoon, police say.Joel McCauley, 33, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol and operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration.His court date is Aug. 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-driver-faces-impaired-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-driver-faces-impaired-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with gun at downtown Sault call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was found with a loaded weapon when police responded to a broken window at a downtown home last fall. Daryl Sayers pleaded guilty to four offences including mischief under $5,000, carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a firearm without a licence on Tuesday.Sault Ste. Marie Police Service went to a disturbance call at a McDouglad Street residence on Nov. 28. A broken window was seen, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. Sayers was found with a weapon. Pre-sentence and G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-gun-at-downtown-sault-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-gun-at-downtown-sault-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains more momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. &ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mission-to-immunize-kids-earlier-against-hep-b-gains-more-momentum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mission-to-immunize-kids-earlier-against-hep-b-gains-more-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. &ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mission-to-immunize-kids-earlier-against-hep-b-gains-momentum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mission-to-immunize-kids-earlier-against-hep-b-gains-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candelori honoured by Rotary Club in 1976]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 30, 2001Mary Yukich and her sister-in-law Reta Murphy have stepped up for every International Bridge Walk since 1986. &ldquo;It builds friendship,&rdquo; said Yukich of the trek between the Twin Saults. June 30, 1976Ontario liquor stores have been instructed to accept only official age-of-majority cards as proof of age by young purchasers. Norm Candelori was chosen by Rotarian-of-the-Year at the Rotary Club luncheon. Gary Vipond gave the valedictory address at Bawating Collegiate and Vocat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/candelori-honoured-by-rotary-club-in-1976/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/candelori-honoured-by-rotary-club-in-1976/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherri Smith tapped as Sault College president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherri Smith will now lead Sault College on a more concrete basis. Smith, with nearly 20 years logged at the Sault Ste. Marie post-secondary institution, most recently served as interim president, as well as vice-president, academics, innovation, and student success. In a release Monday, the college said the selection was made following a &ldquo;comprehensive&rdquo; search in partnership with a third-party recruitment firm.&ldquo;This process included comprehensive consultation of the college a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sherri-smith-tapped-as-sault-college-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sherri-smith-tapped-as-sault-college-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brace for a blast Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three &ldquo;distinct, loud&rdquo; booms will be heard during Sault Ste. Marie Canada Day celebrations. Canadian Army Reserve soldiers from 49th (Sault Ste Marie) Field Regiment, RCA will conduct a gun salute with C3 105 mm Howitzers as part celebrations Wednesday. The public may see military vehicles and personnel transporting equipment to and from the Sault Ste Marie Armoury on Garrison Way and the waterfront area in preparation for the event, the Department of National Defence says. The gun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/brace-for-a-blast-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/brace-for-a-blast-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital to run ‘smoothly’ during leadership transition: Interim CEO Zambusi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man charged with ruddering Sault Area Hospital until a permanent president and CEO is recruited says he has &ldquo;all the confidence in the world&rdquo; that things will go &ldquo;smoothly&rdquo; during his tenure. Greg Zambusi, who has served as SAH&rsquo;s vice-president, corporate services and chief financial officer, has temporarily replaced former hospital head Ila Watson, who retired Friday.&ldquo;So, I&rsquo;ve had Ila as a mentor and a coach for that time,&rdquo; said Zambusi follo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-to-run-smoothly-during-leadership-transition-interim-ceo-zambusi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-to-run-smoothly-during-leadership-transition-interim-ceo-zambusi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sells drugs to police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who sold crack cocaine to an undercover police officer was nabbed as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.Sierra-Lynn Nadon sold a gram of crack cocaine to law enforcement in November 2024, court heard last Friday. She helped with the sale of another gram of the drug the same month. Nadon took $100 from an officer for that sale, said federal prosecutor Lindsay Marshall. Nadon, one of 25 suspects arrested as part of Project Kentucky, pleaded guilty to trafficking and proceeds of crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-sells-drugs-to-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-sells-drugs-to-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge walk 'a lot of fun']]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Bridge Walk gives Walter Humphrey another reason to love Canada.The resident of Cheboygan, Mich., has walked the Mackinac Bridge 20 times since he was a youngster.The float housekeeper at McLaren Medical Center only learned about the annual trek between the Twin Saults in 2025. He warmed to the &ldquo;much more intimate&rdquo; bridge crossing compared to the much-heavier attended foot crossing of the Mighty Mac held annually on Labour Day.&ldquo; It was a lot of fun,&rdquo; sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bridge-walk-a-lot-of-fun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bridge-walk-a-lot-of-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making noise opposing Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 50 protesters demonstrating against Ontario Premier Doug Ford gather outside MPP Chris Scott&rsquo;s constituency office on Great Northern Road on Saturday. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/making-noise-opposing-ford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/making-noise-opposing-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Oldroyd dies in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 27, 2001The arena steering committee will revisit the issue of selling beer at Greyhound hockey games. Two weeks ago council voted against the sale of beer in the stands at Memorial Gardens. June 27, 1951Leonard Williams, a Sault resident serving with the 25th Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, has been reported wounded in action. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of 249 Wallace Terr. Williams worked as a burner at the steel plant before joining the army. Harold McLellan is the new p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-oldroyd-dies-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-oldroyd-dies-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver swerving, talking nonsense when stopped: Elliot Lake police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. Catharines, Ont., woman has been charged after police received calls about a driver all over the road on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction to Elliot Lake.When officers stopped the driver, she was allegedly incoherent and talking nonsense.East Algoma OPP said officers received a traffic complaint on June 25 at roughly 10:30 a.m, &ldquo;regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles.&ldquo;Police located an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-swerving-talking-nonsense-when-stopped-elliot-lake-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-swerving-talking-nonsense-when-stopped-elliot-lake-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation crumble – PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Front portions of the former General Hospital are dismantled Friday afternoon. Demolition, which began on the Lucy Street side of the building, is expected to continue until October. Current work comes on the heels of the final interior inspection confirming all asbestos abatement had been completed, and the building was ready to be crumbled. Since the fall of 2025 GIP has removed 380 loads of debris from the site, weighing 4,007 tonnes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/operation-crumble-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/operation-crumble-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City, province partner on trail link, Wishart Park revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A connection under construction will link John Rowswell Hub Trail to five other parks and trails. The green space passage will tie the urban trail to Algoma Trail Network, Hiawatha Highlands, Kinsmen Park, Voyageur Trail Network and Wishart Park. &ldquo; Connected trails make a destination more attractive,&rdquo; said Beverley Barber, chair of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, during a provincial funding announcement Thursday at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre. More trails also encourage visitors to stay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-province-partner-on-trail-link-wishart-park-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-province-partner-on-trail-link-wishart-park-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter accused gets bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bail was granted Friday to a man accused of manslaughter and assault in the death of a Desbarats resident. Caleb Foster, 23, died April 3, five days after an altercation at an eatery in Bruce Mines on March 29.Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, was being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. He must follow several conditions imposed by Justice of he Peace Sarah Keesmaat. A publication ban prohibits reporting evidence during the bail hearing, representations made by the lawyers and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-accused-gets-bail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-accused-gets-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Steady leadership, clear commitment’: Sault Area Hospital head Ila Watson bids farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was not the grind of medical school &ndash; or that of any other health-related faculty &ndash; that Ila Watson shouldered while at McGill University. It was at that fine old Montreal seat of learning that Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s retiring president and CEO studied the nuts and bolts of labour relations, garnering skills she would initially apply to Ontario Public Service posts in both Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie and, eventually, to her many roles at Sault Area Hospital upon joining the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steady-leadership-clear-commitment-sault-area-hospital-head-ila-watson-bids-farewell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steady-leadership-clear-commitment-sault-area-hospital-head-ila-watson-bids-farewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Careless driving costs Sault man $1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was fined $1,000 for his driving on a Buckley street this winter. Geoffrey McLurg pleaded guilty to careless driving on Thursday.He was driving his SUV on Turner Avenue on Feb. 21, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. McLurg drove without care for his former intimate partner who was on the street. The pair had argued. McLurg has six months to pay the fine proposed in a joint submission from Thompson and defence lawyer Bruce Willson, said Ontario Court Justice Franco Giamberardino]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/careless-driving-costs-sault-man-1000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/careless-driving-costs-sault-man-1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men sought for copper theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copper valued at $1,000 was taken from a building site. &lsquo;The theft happened June 2, a release says. Two male suspects arrived at the site, not identified, in a blue Ford F150 pickup truck.A video of the incident can be seen on YouTube. Search for Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie &amp; Algoma District. Anyone with information about the theft can call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to sautlcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-men-sought-for-copper-theft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-men-sought-for-copper-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanted men found in Huron Shores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two wanted Alberta men were found during a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Huron Shores on Thursday.Their vehicle was checked between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road, shortly after 7 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police say.Trevor Cameron Gerrits, 30, of Edmonton, and Jesse Reuben Compton, 47, of Calgary, were charged with failure to appear in court. They were to appear in bail court in Blind River on Thursday .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-men-found-in-huron-shores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-men-found-in-huron-shores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault police board wants Indigenous adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Indigenous elder will advise Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board members.The position is sought by chair Nuala Kenny due to the large number of Indigenous men and women in jail.&ldquo; What&rsquo;s happening there?&rdquo; said Kenny during a board meeting on Wednesday. &ldquo;Is that (prejudice)? Is that a systemic racism? Is it a targeting? Is it a problem within Indigenous women and community? I don&rsquo;t know, but it sure makes me concerned and I&rsquo;m acutely concerned sitting on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-board-wants-indigenous-adviser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-board-wants-indigenous-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker stole cash from Sault business: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employee is accused of stealing more than $5,000 from a business in the 700 block of Great Northern Road. Cash that was supposed to be deposited at a bank between January and April was taken, police say.A suspect was arrested Tuesday.Eilein Leonard, 43, was charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000Her court date is Aug. 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-stole-cash-from-sault-business-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-stole-cash-from-sault-business-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four from Sault drafted by NHL teams in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 25, 2001Sault Ste. Marie and area products Drew Fata, Cole Jarrett, Brandon Nolan and Chris Thorburn were all drafted by NHL teams. Ray Emery, a goalie with the Soo Greyhounds, was drafted by the Ottawa Senators. Jennifer Fratesi captured two silver medals at the Swim Meet of Champions in California. June 25, 1976Converting Queen Street into a semi-mall could increase the street&rsquo;s business revenue by $7 million annually until 1991, according to a consulting firm commissioned to consi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/four-from-sault-drafted-by-nhl-teams-in-2001-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/four-from-sault-drafted-by-nhl-teams-in-2001-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused’s jealousy, rage fuelled hammer killing of girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings: Crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown says accused killer David Yates isn&rsquo;t a victim &ndash; he just couldn&rsquo;t handle the truth.Yates&rsquo; obsessiveness, his jealousy and his rage toward his young girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings, 22, spilled over in the bathroom of his northwest London home into a vicious hammer attack that killed her, assistant Crown attorney James Spangenberg suggested Wednesday at the end of his exhaustive two-day cross-examination of Yates.&ldquo;What happened here was that you and Caitlin w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accuseds-jealousy-rage-fuelled-hammer-killing-of-girlfriend-caitlin-jennings-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accuseds-jealousy-rage-fuelled-hammer-killing-of-girlfriend-caitlin-jennings-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault man charged in fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie man faces a charge after a fatal single-vehicle collision that killed a female passenger also from the city earlier this year.The crash happened on the Highway 17 bypass in Sudbury early on Feb. 2. A female, 74, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died at hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. The driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Lawrence Meyers, 67, was charged with dangerous operation causing death.His court date is Sept. 16 in Sudbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-charged-in-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-man-charged-in-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter accused considered for bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential bail for a man facing charges related to the death of a Desbarats resident will be decided Friday.Caleb Foster, 23, died several days after an altercation at a restaurant in Bruce Mines on March 29. Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, is charged with manslaughter and assault. He is being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. Justice of the Peace Sarah Keesmaat heard submissions from assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson and defence counsel Michael Haraschuk. A publication]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-accused-considered-for-bail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/manslaughter-accused-considered-for-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 cuffed in Algoma District drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Narcotics with a street value topping $170,000 were allegedly found when police executed a search warrant in Algoma District.The bust turned up 913 grams of suspected fentanyl and 353 grams of suspected cocaine worth about $172,250 and $3,200 in cash, police say.The specific location where the search warrant was executed was not released. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service teamed up with several other police agencies including the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crime Unit.&ldquo;The location of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/3-cuffed-in-algoma-district-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/3-cuffed-in-algoma-district-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shareholders back Algoma Steel's slate of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full slate of nominees for Algoma Steel&rsquo;s board of directors was approved by shareholders at an annual general meeting on Tuesday.Nearly 60 million votes were cast with Mary Anne Bueschkens, Sean Donnelly, James Gouin, Andy Harshaw, Rajat Marwah, Sanjay Nakra, Melinda Newman, Eric Rosenfeld and Gale Rubenstein all getting backed by shareholders, the company says. Algoma Steel (TSE: ASTL) closed at $5.93 on Tuesday. The company&rsquo;s shares have ranged from $4.20 to $9.92 during the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shareholders-back-algoma-steels-slate-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shareholders-back-algoma-steels-slate-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners drawn for 5 Car Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning tickets have been drawn for Sault Area Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s 5 Car Draw.The draw was held Tuesday, a release says.The winning ticket numbers are CR-48391684, CR-50678659, CR-55965409, CR-15534015 and CR-87709239.Winners can choose to receive a vehicle or cash. Draw proceeds help buy medical equipment for Sault Area Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/winners-drawn-for-5-car-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/winners-drawn-for-5-car-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child sexually assaulted by man: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A middle-aged man is accused of sexually assaulting a child over several years.An investigation began June 3, a release says. A suspect was arrested June 18. Robert Allan, 58, was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age, sexual exploitation and sexual interference. His court date is Sept. 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/child-sexually-assaulted-by-man-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/child-sexually-assaulted-by-man-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after truck found in north-end ditch in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A truck was found in a ditch at a north-end intersection late on June 18.Police spoke with the driver in the area of Third Line East and Old Garden River Road, a release says.Ian Virta, 48, of Hamilton, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.His court date is July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-charged-after-truck-found-in-north-end-ditch-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-charged-after-truck-found-in-north-end-ditch-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles can't cross International Bridge Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Bridge will be closed to vehicles for part of Saturday morning.The annual walk between the Twin Saults will be held, a release says.Automobiles can&rsquo;t cross the span between 8:45 a.m. and about 10:45 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicles-cant-cross-international-bridge-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicles-cant-cross-international-bridge-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault MPP Scott's charges adjourned until mid-July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott are adjourned until mid-July.Defence lawyer Michael Lacy told Ontario Court Justice Franco Giamberardino on Wednesday the request for adjournment was made by prosecutor Katherine Rogozinski. He referenced &ldquo;further matters&rdquo; taking place outside of court. Scott, who faces domestic-related charges of assault and assault with a weapon, returns to court July 15 at 9:30 a.m. Scott is sitting as an independent after being turfed from the Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpp-scotts-charges-adjourned-until-mid-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpp-scotts-charges-adjourned-until-mid-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine found in vehicle in Sault parking lot: POLICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 50 grams of suspected cocaine was found when police checked on a driver sleeping in a running vehicle in the west end, police say.The male motorist was located in a parking lot in the 200 block of Second Line West last Friday morning. Drug paraphernalia was allegedly found in the vehicle. Brandon Pitawanakwat, 31, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a contro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cocaine-found-in-vehicle-in-sault-parking-lot-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cocaine-found-in-vehicle-in-sault-parking-lot-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves housing project on former Studio 10 property]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national charitable housing developer will be building an apartment building on the former Studio 10 strip club. Half of the 80-unit apartments will be classified as &lsquo;affordable&rsquo; for 40 years &ndash; double the length of time commitment the city requests on new builds.The affordability benchmark is identified as 80 per cent of average market rent, which surpasses the city&rsquo;s affordability requirement, council was told. The City of Sault Ste. Marie has sold the property for $3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-approves-housing-project-on-former-studio-10-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-approves-housing-project-on-former-studio-10-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something good cooking at Ken Brown - PHOTO GALLERY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Brown Recovery Home kitchen manager Paul Durham does grill duty late Monday morning in preparation for noon 50th anniversary celebrations at the Herrick Street Residential Addiction Supportive Treatment facility for men seeking recovery from substance use. In 2019, Sault Ste. Marie Alcohol Recovery Home Inc., was rechristened as a tribute to Brown, a Sault Ste. Marie native, Second World War veteran and longtime Sault Star journalist. A recovering alcoholic, Brown was hailed for his &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/something-good-cooking-at-ken-brown-photo-gallery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/something-good-cooking-at-ken-brown-photo-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton Imagination Library eyes expansions, seeks funding support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has an opportunity to expand &ndash; if it can find organizations who will help support the program. The program delivers one age-appropriate book per month to a child&rsquo;s home, free of charge. The program covers children from birth to age 5 who live within the city limits.Implemented in June 2024, the program has been hailed a success, providing high-quality books to the city&rsquo;s youngest.Currently, there are 475 children enrolled in the program. An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dolly-parton-imagination-library-eyes-expansions-seeks-funding-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dolly-parton-imagination-library-eyes-expansions-seeks-funding-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We can be excellent’: Geography, wealth should never be barriers to superior patient care, Sault MD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie may be no gleaming metropolis, Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova concedes. That fact, however, should never prevent its inhabitants &ndash; particularly its children &ndash; from receiving the finest health care anywhere, says the Sault Area Hospital paediatrician and 2026 Dr. William Hutchinson Award recipient. &ldquo;We are a small program in a small hospital in a small city, far away from the academic ivory towers and the children&rsquo;s hospitals and all the multibillion-dollar fou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-can-be-excellent-geography-wealth-should-never-be-barriers-to-superior-patient-care-sault-md-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-can-be-excellent-geography-wealth-should-never-be-barriers-to-superior-patient-care-sault-md-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Davie missing in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 23, 2001Organizers of the first Relay for Life to benefit Canadian Cancer Society expected to raise $80,000. June 23, 1976Four of Bawating&rsquo;s top female athletes, Laurie Jago, Jacquie Fairbrother, Sandi Lukenda and Helen Vukovich were recognized at a special awards dinner at the Canadian Motor Hotel. June 23, 1951Miss Violet Petrie is retiring after a 40-year career as a school teacher. Petrie came to Sault Ste. Marie 38 years ago and has spent 32 years as a teacher at Campbell school]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-davie-missing-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-davie-missing-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have grown’: Personnel costs sap Sault Area Hospital coffers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paydays continue to hit Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s pocketbook hard. In fact, personnel costs are branded to be the hospital&rsquo;s largest expense, accounting for 59 per cent of total expenses, SAH&rsquo;s annual general meeting heard Monday afternoon.Costs hiked by $13.1 million for the prior year at the region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility, which posted a $9.4-million deficit for the year ending March 31, 2026. Beyond its role as a health-care provider, SAH has emerged as the large]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-sap-sault-area-hospital-coffers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-sap-sault-area-hospital-coffers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have grown’: Personnel costs sap Sault Area Hospital bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paydays continue to hit Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s pocketbook hard. In fact, personnel costs are branded to be the hospital&rsquo;s largest expense, accounting for 59 per cent of total expenses, SAH&rsquo;s annual general meeting heard Monday afternoon.Costs hiked by $13.1 million for the prior year at the region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility, which posted a $9.4-million deficit for the year ending March 31, 2026. Beyond its role as a health-care provider, SAH has emerged as the large]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-sap-sault-area-hospital-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-sap-sault-area-hospital-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have grown’: Personnel costs painful for Sault Area Hospital bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paydays continue to hit Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s pocketbook hard. In fact, personnel costs are branded to be the hospital&rsquo;s largest expense, accounting for 59 per cent of total expenses, SAH&rsquo;s annual general meeting heard Monday afternoon.Costs hiked by $13.1 million for the prior year at the region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility, which posted a $9.4-million deficit for the year ending March 31, 2026. Beyond its role as a health-care provider, SAH has emerged as the large]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-painful-for-sault-area-hospital-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-painful-for-sault-area-hospital-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have grown’: Personnel costs dent Sault Area Hospital coffers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paydays continue to hit Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s pocketbook hard. In fact, personnel costs are branded to be the hospital&rsquo;s largest expense, accounting for 59 per cent of total expenses, SAH&rsquo;s annual general meeting heard Monday afternoon.Costs rose by $13.1 million for the prior year at the region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility, which posted a $9.4-million deficit for the year ending March 31, 2026. Beyond its role as a health-care provider, SAH has emerged as the larges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-dent-sault-area-hospital-coffers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-have-grown-personnel-costs-dent-sault-area-hospital-coffers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potholes, ice cream and kindness: Meet Sault's Mayor for Day winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Adelynn Somme was about eight years older, she could officially file her nomination papers for the fall municipal election.But the Grade 5 Holy Cross Catholic School student was happy enough to open Monday&rsquo;s city council meeting and be formally introduced as this year&rsquo;s winner of the Mayor for a Day contest.Her video submission outlining her priorities are complete with video theatrics and modern technology she admits her father &ldquo;helped&rdquo; with the editing.Somme&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/potholes-ice-cream-and-kindness-meet-saults-mayor-for-day-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/potholes-ice-cream-and-kindness-meet-saults-mayor-for-day-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault council rejects bid to review tourism tax funding agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city councillor failed in his bid seeking a report that could ultimately change a Memorandum of Understanding with the city&rsquo;s tourism sector. Ward 4 Coun. Stephan Kinach wanted staff to pen a report on the impact of allocating city council&rsquo;s share of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) towards priority community investments such as physician recruitment and retention, accessibility upgrades to municipal roads and sidewalks and park equipment, among others. The MAT is a mandatory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-rejects-bid-to-review-tourism-tax-funding-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-rejects-bid-to-review-tourism-tax-funding-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault council explores youth conference to tackle issues facing youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council has set the wheels in motion to host a youth conference to discuss real issues affecting young people in Sault Ste. Marie. But before the planning begins, council wants to know how much a conference would cost and where the money would come from.That report is expected by July 13. Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau-Allen and Luke Dufour penned the motion, calling on the Mayor&rsquo;s Youth Advisory Council and city staff to plan and host a conference to incorporate all local youth groups.Vez]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-explores-youth-conference-to-tackle-issues-facing-youth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-council-explores-youth-conference-to-tackle-issues-facing-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay for outgoing Algoma Steel CEO 'just not right']]></title><description><![CDATA[A nearly $7-million pay packet for Algoma Steel&rsquo;s outgoing CEO while hundreds of steelworkers lost their jobs earlier this year is &ldquo;just not right,&rdquo; says the head of the union representing the affected employees. Michael Garcia, who led the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker for nearly for nearly four years before stepping down last December, punched out with $6.82 million in compensation, United Steelworkers says. National director for Canada Marty Warren called the company&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pay-for-outgoing-algoma-steel-ceo-just-not-right/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pay-for-outgoing-algoma-steel-ceo-just-not-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 assaulted at Crawford Avenue home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were allegedly assaulted a central-area home on Sunday evening. Two of the four suffered minor injuries at the residence in the 0 to 100 block of Crawford Avenue, police say.Christopher McKeachnie, 34, was charged with resist peace officer, mischief under $5,000 and two counts each assault and assault causing bodily harm. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/4-assaulted-at-crawford-avenue-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/4-assaulted-at-crawford-avenue-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired Sault driver hit parked vehicle: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open booze was allegedly found in a vehicle that struck a parked automobile in the 200 block of Huron Street on Saturday.Breath samples were taken.Cory Cress, 56, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams, dangerous operation, consuming liquor in a unauthorized place, fail to surrender insurance card, having liquor in open container in unauthorized place, turn, not in safety and two counts having care or control of mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-sault-driver-hit-parked-vehicle-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-sault-driver-hit-parked-vehicle-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault actor over the moon with Bright Star nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie native is a shining star in the Toronto theatre scene.Rita Dottor is sharing an outstanding ensemble nomination in the musical theatre division in the upcoming Dora Mavor Moore Awards.The Mount St. Joseph College graduate appeared in Bright Star. The show ran last fall at the CAA Theatre. Dottor performed several instruments, including viola and cello, in the show&rsquo;s Canadian premiere. She learned double bass specifically for the production.&ldquo; Beyond learning the sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-actor-over-the-moon-with-bright-star-nomination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-actor-over-the-moon-with-bright-star-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickup truck nearly strikes other vehicles east of Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[An erratically driven pickup truck towing a boat nearly collided with oncoming vehicles on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday evening, police say.The vehicle was stopped in Algoma Mills and later towed. Riley James Bennett, 27, of Blind River, was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams, dangerous operation and draw trailer, no plate. Court date for the accused is Aug. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pickup-truck-nearly-strikes-other-vehicles-east-of-sault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pickup-truck-nearly-strikes-other-vehicles-east-of-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault bridge walk could be cool trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cool climes could greet participants at the 36th annual Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Walk.The Weather Network forecasts a high of 13 C and a 40 per cent chance of rain on Saturday.The walk starts at 9 a.m. Buses leave Marconi Cultural Event Centre starting at 7 a.m. Cost is $10 per person and $20 per family, a release says. The last bus leaves at 8 a.m. Walkers must have valid identification such as passport, NEXYS card or enhanced driver&rsquo;s licence. Participants 15 and under must]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-bridge-walk-could-be-cool-trek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-bridge-walk-could-be-cool-trek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday market gets unwrapped at Sault arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-day holiday market is headed to GFL Memorial Gardens.The downtown arena hosts Algoma Makers Market Dec. 5 and 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a release says.More than 250 vendors will participate. Different vendors will be available each day. Admission is by donation to help newborn care at Sault Area Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/holiday-market-gets-unwrapped-at-sault-arena/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/holiday-market-gets-unwrapped-at-sault-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet vaccine clinic heads to Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cats and dogs can get their vaccinations and boosters at a three-day clinic this week.North Bay and District Humane Society will be at 288 Korah Rd., from Tuesday to Thursday, a release says.Cost is $155 for pets just starting their vaccination schedule and $145 for pets with an existing vaccination program. Appointments can be booked at fixmypet.ca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pet-vaccine-clinic-heads-to-sault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pet-vaccine-clinic-heads-to-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosene wanted by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua James Rosene is wanted by police. Rosene, 36, is sought on 13 charges including criminal harassment, unauthorized possession of a firearm and assault, a release says.Anyone with information about Rosene can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rosene-wanted-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rosene-wanted-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council OKs booze sales for Giovanni's Italian Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alcohol will be served at Giovanni&rsquo;s upcoming Italian Festival at Roberta Bondar Place. The event runs July 5 from noon to 11 p.m. at the waterfront venue. Featured entertainment includes Carmen Spada, RPM and Elvis Presley tribute artist Larry Tschekalin. City council designated the event as municipally significant at a meeting on June 15. The designation is needed for organizers to apply for a special occasion permit through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-oks-booze-sales-for-giovannis-italian-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-oks-booze-sales-for-giovannis-italian-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier wounded in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 20, 1951A rolling mill is planned at Algoma Steel Corporation, the Toronto Telegram reports. June 20, 1916Pte. William E. Bell has been wounded. He left Sault Ste. Marie with the 37th Battalion and was later transferred to the 15th Battalion. He lived at the corner of Tancred and Wellington streets. Bell worked at the A.C.R. Car shops when he enlisted. The funeral of Florence Moss, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Moss, will take place from the family residence on Morin Street in Steelton on June 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-wounded-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-wounded-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Elliot Lake man last seen in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release:assistance in locating missing 26-year-old Justin Dampier.Justin &mdash; who was reported missing from Elliot Lake, Ontario &mdash; was last seen around 5:15 p.m. on June 12, 2026, in the area of Grandriver Crescent and Grand Boulevard. At the time, Justin was wearing a red t-shirt, beige shorts, and a black baseball cap worn backward. Justin indicated they may be travelling to Elliot Lake.Justin is described as being approximately 5&rsquo;7&Prime; tall with a thin build, long bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-elliot-lake-man-last-seen-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-elliot-lake-man-last-seen-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prohibited, impaired driver from Batchawana Bay gets jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer firefighter jumped out of the way when a pickup ignored the stop sign he was waving at a collision scene north of Sault Ste. Marie early last year. The driver, impaired by drugs, was prohibited from being behind the wheel, Ontario Court Justice John Condon heard Friday.Andrew Rowan, of Batchawana Bay, pleaded guilty to impaired driving and driving while prohibited. Rowan&rsquo;s speech was slurred on March 16, 2025. His eyes were droopy and he said he was tired when he spoke with po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prohibited-impaired-driver-from-batchawana-bay-gets-jail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prohibited-impaired-driver-from-batchawana-bay-gets-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman keeps letting dogs run at large where white-tailed deer live, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northeastern Ontario resident has been fined $1,000 for allowing her dogs to run at large in areas inhabited by white-tailed deer, which can cause distress to the deer and decrease their survival, Ministry of Natural Resources says. Caitlyn Baker, of Evansville, Manitoulin Island, was convicted of letting her dogs run at large during both the open and closed seasons for white-tailed deer. She was fined $1,000 and received a two-year probation from having any dogs in her care and control leave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-keeps-letting-dogs-run-at-large-where-white-tailed-deer-live-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-keeps-letting-dogs-run-at-large-where-white-tailed-deer-live-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flees traffic stop on Sault street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorist nearly hit another vehicle and drove through multiple stop signs during an attempted traffic stop on Huron Street on Monday afternoon.The driver was found about an hour later, police say. He&rsquo;s also accused of having two different unauthorized licence plates on his vehicle on June 10. Michael Hogan-Denis, 32, was charged with flight from peace officer, dangerous operation, two counts each operation while prohibited and use plate not authorized for vehicle and six counts driving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-flees-traffic-stop-on-sault-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-flees-traffic-stop-on-sault-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotaryfest needs food court help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses and community groups are sought to help at Rotaryfest&rsquo;s food court.Participants can wear their own logo wear or festival volunteer shirts can be provided, a release says.Rotaryfest runs July 16-18.Hours help is needed are 7:30 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. on July 16, 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on July 17 and 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 18.Email rotaryfest@rotarysault.com with the business name, contact name, email, phone number, number of team members and shift availability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-needs-food-court-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rotaryfest-needs-food-court-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC Radio host talks health care in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emergency doctor and CBC Radio host speaks July 15 at The Loft.Dr. Brian Goldman is heard on White Coat, Black Art and The Dose. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $45 and $60, are on sale at sahfoundation.com/author. The second option includes a copy of Goldman&rsquo;s new book, The Casino Shift. Event proceeds help buy medical equipment for Sault Area Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cbc-radio-host-talks-health-care-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cbc-radio-host-talks-health-care-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth trafficked in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Niagara Falls man allegedly abducted a youth he knew in Waterloo and trafficked them in Sault Ste. Marie.The victim was found in the 200 block of Great Northern Road on June 2. Damon Hale, 25, was charged with abduction of person under 16 years of age, assault causing bodily harm, procuring person under 18 years, traffick in persons under 18 years of age, uttering threats, fail to comply with probation order and two counts assault. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-trafficked-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-trafficked-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim badly roughed up on Sault's Wellington Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person suffered serious injuries when assaulted by two men they knew on June 13. A residence in the 700 block of Wellington Street West was entered following an earlier argument between the victim and suspects, police say. The assailants allegedly wore balaclavas. Jamie Nedeau, 41, and Shawn Edwards, 40, were charged with assault causing bodily harm, break, enter a dwelling house, intent to commit indictable offence, disguise with intent and unlawfully in dwelling house.The two accused were h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-badly-roughed-up-on-saults-wellington-street-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-badly-roughed-up-on-saults-wellington-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear mace pointed at Sault business worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bear mace was allegedly pointed at a worker who tried to stop a man from taking merchandise from an east-end business in the spring.The incident happened in the 100 block of Churchill Boulevard on April 21. A suspect was found Wednesday.Ronald Lecuyer, 33, was charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and fail to comply with probation order.His court date is Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bear-mace-pointed-at-sault-business-worker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bear-mace-pointed-at-sault-business-worker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Character 'started talking' when Sault actor wore wig]]></title><description><![CDATA[An old wig helped a new character take root for Trish Rainone-DiLuzio that&rsquo;s entertaining TikTok viewers. Jan is a diehard Sault Ste. Marie native not keen to pull up stakes in her hometown to roll over to Sudbury and to be with her beau, Dave.&ldquo; I don&rsquo;t really think that Jan can be tied down,&rdquo; siad Rainone-DiLuzio. &ldquo;She believes in Sault Ste. Marie.&rdquo;Jan &ldquo;is in a pickle&rdquo; loving the man she met through an internet date site, but not wanting to be ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/character-started-talking-when-sault-actor-wore-wig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/character-started-talking-when-sault-actor-wore-wig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The world doesn't stop for us&rsquo;: Ken Brown Recovery Home teaches clients to take charge of their destinies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Campbell tells of taking in a recent slo-pitch weekend during which post-game pints got passed around freely and eagerly.Nothing special about that; for many, beer and baseball go together like a bat and ball.What was remarkable, though, was Campbell&rsquo;s response to the festivities and liquid refreshments that accompanied them.&ldquo;They were around having a couple of beers and, to be honest, it&rsquo;s not even something that I thought about,&rdquo; Campbell says.There was a time not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquothe-world-doesnt-stop-for-usrsquo-ken-brown-recovery-home-teaches-clients-to-take-charge-of-their-destinies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquothe-world-doesnt-stop-for-usrsquo-ken-brown-recovery-home-teaches-clients-to-take-charge-of-their-destinies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The world doesn't stop for us&rsquo;: Ken Brown Recovery Home teaches clients to own their destinies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Campbell tells of taking in a recent slo-pitch weekend during which post-game pints got passed around freely and eagerly.Nothing special about that; for many, beer and baseball go together like a bat and ball.What was remarkable, though, was Campbell&rsquo;s response to the festivities and liquid refreshments that accompanied them.&ldquo;They were around having a couple of beers and, to be honest, it&rsquo;s not even something that I thought about,&rdquo; Campbell says.There was a time not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquothe-world-doesnt-stop-for-usrsquo-ken-brown-recovery-home-teaches-clients-to-own-their-destinies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquothe-world-doesnt-stop-for-usrsquo-ken-brown-recovery-home-teaches-clients-to-own-their-destinies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault club joins amateur radio file dday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Amateur Radio Club participates in the annual amateur radio field day on June 27.Members will be at the superintendent&rsquo;s house at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., a release says.Club members will highlight radio equipment and make contact with other radio operators in North America and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-club-joins-amateur-radio-file-dday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-club-joins-amateur-radio-file-dday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault club joins amateur radio field day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Amateur Radio Club participates in the annual amateur radio field day on June 27.Members will be at the superintendent&rsquo;s house at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., a release says.Club members will highlight radio equipment and make contact with other radio operators in North America and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-club-joins-amateur-radio-field-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-club-joins-amateur-radio-field-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public health elective offered to nursing students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health and Sault College are partnering on a nursing elective to prepare future nurses for careers in public health.The six-week elective is delivered online and includes 12 modules, a release says.There is a weekly one-hour virtual drop-in session with nursing faculty and, occasionally, APH public health nursing staff.The training is open to bachelor of science in nursing students in years two to four and RPN-to-BScN bridge program students.Twenty-two students participated in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/public-health-elective-offered-to-nursing-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/public-health-elective-offered-to-nursing-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport driver charged in Spanish bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manitoba man faces charges following a collision involving a school bus and transport on Highway 17 in Spanish on Wednesday.Twenty-six children were on the bus. None were hurt, Ontario Provincial Police say.The two vehicles were both eastbound shortly after 8 a.m. The transport rear-ended the bus, police say. Rajwant Singh Brar, 27, of Winnipeg, was charged with careless driving and fail to stop for school bus, stop arm.His court date is Aug. 18 in Blind River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/transport-driver-charged-in-spanish-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/transport-driver-charged-in-spanish-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touch-a-Truck brings big rigs to Sault kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Touch-a-Truck rolls back to Station Mall on Saturday.The fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie &amp; Area runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sensory-friendly hours are noon to 2 p.m., a release says.Suggested donation is $5 per person.Participants featuring vehicles include Casswell Concrete Products, Lakeway Truck Centre, Sterling Crane and DNM Group.Tickets for Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s annual 50/50 lottery will be on sale. Touch-a-Truck runs in partnership with Queen Street Cruise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/touch-a-truck-brings-big-rigs-to-sault-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/touch-a-truck-brings-big-rigs-to-sault-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal washroom costs Sault board nearly $200,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new universal washroom to be built at Holy Angels Learning Centre will cost nearly $200,000. Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board trustees approved the awarding a construction contract of $196,600 to RF Contracting at a meeting on June 4. A second bid from BT Construction stood at $217,000, said manager of plant services Dave Coccimiglio in a report to trustees. The board had earmarked $150,000 for the project at the Wellington Street East school. The washroom will be gender neutral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/universal-washroom-costs-sault-board-nearly-200000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/universal-washroom-costs-sault-board-nearly-200000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic board moves principals, VPs in Sault and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five elementary school administrators with Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will move to new sites in Sault Ste. Marie and east of the city for 2026-27.Shawna Bock, vice-principal at St. Paul, is being placed at St. Basil where she will hold the same position. Stephanie MacWilliam, vice-principal at St. Francis French Immersion, will be the new vice-principal at St. Paul, chief executive officer Fil Lettieri said in a report to trustees. Andrew Chi, principal at Our Lady of Fatima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/catholic-board-moves-principals-vps-in-sault-and-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/catholic-board-moves-principals-vps-in-sault-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police patrol Sault golf course in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 18, 2001Wooden sailboats built by boys in the Kids Club, started by Odette and Burt Hillyard of Moody Street in 2000, took to the water at Bellevue Park on June 16.June 18, 1976Mrs. Elsie Ferguson and Mrs. Joyce Robertson, kindergarten teachers at Parkland School, passed their 55 little charges into Grade 1 with flying colours and a graduation party. Sault Ste. Marie Golf and Country Club began hiring off-duty city police officers to patrol its 18-hole course because of a noticeable increa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-patrol-sault-golf-course-in-1976-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-patrol-sault-golf-course-in-1976-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused says dream relationship became ‘an absolute nightmare’]]></title><description><![CDATA[He dreamt of them living together &ldquo;away from civilization&rdquo; on a farm, maybe with some chickens, a big garden and some kids.David Yates, 53, described the happily-ever-after he hoped for with his girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings, 22. But while testifying Wednesday at his second-degree murder trial, he kept returning to his obsession over the relationship and his ongoing trust issues.&ldquo;Caitlin was someone who stood out extraordinary,&rdquo; he said at the start of his testimony befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/murder-accused-says-dream-relationship-became-an-absolute-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/murder-accused-says-dream-relationship-became-an-absolute-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman gets house arrest for fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former head of a Sault Ste. Marie-based courier company has 10 years to pay back more than $500,000 she bilked from her employer. Lorraine Lariviere was also sentenced to house arrest for two years less a day by Ontario Court Justice John Condon on Wednesday. She pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 in July 2025. Lariviere stole nearly $560,000 from Eazy Express between 2020 and 2024. The theft of cash hobbled the business started by the late Ted Brooks in 1988. She must stay at her home for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-gets-house-arrest-for-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-gets-house-arrest-for-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sault Star spoke to Chicago’s Walter Parazaider in 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sault Star&rsquo;s Jeffrey Ougler had a pre-show interview with Chicago founding member Walter Parazaider prior to the band&rsquo;s May 2010 Kewadin Casino concert. Parazaider told Ougler how he felt sidelined when the band shifted from rock and jazz fusion to saccharin-laced 1980s ballads. He stuck it out, though, and at 65 was still blowing his horn as loudly and proudly as ever. This story appeared in the May 21, 2010 edition of The Sault Star. WalterParazaider toyed with taking his horn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-sault-star-spoke-to-chicagos-walter-parazaider-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-sault-star-spoke-to-chicagos-walter-parazaider-in-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Repression’ remains: Deal to end war in Iran does not impress Hajar Shavandi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran receiving broad financial incentives as part of a pact to end the war launched by the United States and Israel is not receiving rich reviews from an Iranian-born woman studying nursing in Sault Ste. Marie. Hajar Shavandi says that according to her, and many Iranians she knows both inside Iran and throughout the diaspora, this agreement is not viewed as a &ldquo;meaningful&rdquo; step toward peace. &ldquo;Many fear that leaving unresolved what has already caused so much suffering will only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/repression-remains-deal-to-end-war-in-iran-does-not-impress-hajar-shavandi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/repression-remains-deal-to-end-war-in-iran-does-not-impress-hajar-shavandi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children escape injury in Spanish bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[School bus hitA transport rear-ended a school bus that stopped on Highway 17 in Spanish with its lights flashing on Wednesday morning.None of the 26 students on board were hurt, Ontario Provincial Police say. The drivers of the two vehicles were also not injured. The collision happened shortly after 8 a.m. Charges are pending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/children-escape-injury-in-spanish-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/children-escape-injury-in-spanish-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trustees OK $209M budget for Algoma District School Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma District School Board drew from its reserves to balance its 2026-27 budget.The English public board plans to spend $209,010,248 in the coming year.About $600,000 was taken from ADSB&rsquo;s accumulated surplus to balance the books, said associate director of corporate services and operations Joe Santa Maria. The board still has slightly more than $20 million in its reserves. The budget, passed by trustees at a meeting on Tuesday evening, is based on student enrolment of about 10,200. San]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/trustees-ok-209m-budget-for-algoma-district-school-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/trustees-ok-209m-budget-for-algoma-district-school-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer describes injuries to accused months before Caitlin Jennings's killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caitlin Jennings and David Yates were on the ground in the front door threshold of a Kingsway Avenue home when London police officers arrived to investigate a possible assault.It was March 28, 2023, just shy of three months before Jennings would be found beaten to death inside Yates&rsquo; northwest London home. That day, officers were responding to an urgent 911 call from a man reporting he had been bitten and stabbed.Jennings came outside and tried to close the door when police arrived. One o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/officer-describes-injuries-to-accused-months-before-caitlin-jenningss-killing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/officer-describes-injuries-to-accused-months-before-caitlin-jenningss-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Grateful for grants’: Prince Township community centre, flood prevention get provincial plug]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a huge Northern Ontario riding that stretches from Nickel Belt in the east to the wilderness north of Manitouwadge, Algoma MPP Bill Rosenberg logs thousands of kilometres on the road in his efforts to meet constituents. Sometimes he visits as many as five communities in one day. Friday was Prince Township&rsquo;s day, when Rosenberg paid a whirlwind visit to the community centre to congratulate council and staff on their success in obtaining two provincial grants whose combined value toppe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grateful-for-grants-prince-township-community-centre-flood-prevention-get-provincial-plug/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grateful-for-grants-prince-township-community-centre-flood-prevention-get-provincial-plug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Car Draw grand prize deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5-car Draw grand prize deadline is quickly approaching. Tickets for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation draw are available at 5car.ca.More than $270,000 in prizes are still to be won.Five grand prize winners will have the choice to drive away in a brand-new vehicle or take a big cash prize. The top prize for 2026 is a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab valued at $101,193 or an $80,000 cash alternative.Ticket sales for the grand prize draw close on Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. All gran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-grand-prize-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-grand-prize-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master of Social Work offered at Algoma University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration for Algoma University&rsquo;s recently launched Master of Social Work (MSW) program is open for fall 2026.The program is offered at the Sault Ste. Marie campus, expanding access to graduate-level social work education across Northern Ontario and addressing a clear and growing regional need for qualified professionals, says a media release.Building on the established Bachelor of Social Work, the MSW is designed as a community-informed, practice-based program that reflects the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/master-of-social-work-offered-at-algoma-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/master-of-social-work-offered-at-algoma-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Surge wraps up a season of records and personal-bests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sault Surge Aquatic Team celebrated a successful 2024-25 season at their year-end awards banquet held at the Grand Gardens last week.Close to 200 swimmers, coaches, parents and other relatives attended for an awards ceremony, ending a successful season that saw well over 1,000 personal-best times set and establishment of more than 20 new club records in all age groups.All swimmers from each group of the club were recognized for their individual contribution to the program.Major Award winner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-surge-wraps-up-a-season-of-records-and-personal-bests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-surge-wraps-up-a-season-of-records-and-personal-bests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three David Ives plays a fundraiser for Sault Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shot in the Dark will present a series of one-act plays by David Ives at the Sault Museum on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. This event is a fundraiser for Sault Museum.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 7. Tickets are $30 for access to all three shows.&ldquo;Sure Thing&rdquo; is directed by Darius McRae and features Thomas Groulx and Laura Nanni.&ldquo;Bolero&rdquo;, directed by Anthony Aceti, features Nuala Kenny and Zoriana Krylenko.&ldquo;Time Flies&rdquo; is directed by Lore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/three-david-ives-plays-a-fundraiser-for-sault-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/three-david-ives-plays-a-fundraiser-for-sault-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journalists aren’t ‘poached’ when they advance in their trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks back I wrote about Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder claiming in a recent speech in the House of Commons that, after a spate of Conservatives crossed the floor, the recipient Liberals have been trying to poach Conservatives, including herself.I thought her claim was weak, since she did not name who approached her or anyone else in her party, and the story by Terry Newman was weaker still, as the writer asked none of the questions the story cried out for.Coincidentally there was another]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/journalists-arent-poached-when-they-advance-in-their-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/journalists-arent-poached-when-they-advance-in-their-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pim, Church, Wellington, and Queen streets: it is what it is]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the opportunity to spend some time in Lower Manhattan, in the Wall, Pearl, Gold, and Fulton Street area near The Battery, and witnessed firsthand what downtown urban congestion really is.Unlike Midtown and Uptown Manhattan, which are built on a structured grid pattern, Lower Manhattan&rsquo;s Streets evolved over centuries of Dutch and British colonial settlement. This created a haphazard, narrow street design with unnatural bottlenecks, unpredictable turns, and tight corners.These street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pim-church-wellington-and-queen-streets-it-is-what-it-is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pim-church-wellington-and-queen-streets-it-is-what-it-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudbury healthcare supporter wins May SAHF lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisette Wirta of Sudbury, won a $65,225 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation May 50/50 draw.As a longtime supporter of SAHF lotteries, for Wirta purchasing a ticket is a meaningful way to support local healthcare, says an SAHF media release.&ldquo;I strongly believe in supporting hospitals in Northern Ontario. It&rsquo;s important to help ensure that quality healthcare services are available locally for everyone in the North,&rdquo; she says in the release.Recently retired she adds, &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sudbury-healthcare-supporter-wins-may-sahf-lottery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sudbury-healthcare-supporter-wins-may-sahf-lottery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians help build new lock in Michigan Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers from the Canadian Sault are helping build the new lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.An estimated 15 carpenters, labourers and ironworkers from north of the border are helping with the roughly $3-billion project that&rsquo;s expected to finish in 2030. They are part of a 600-strong workforce that also includes operators, electricians and other trades drawn from 35 states including Hawaii, Florida and Texas. Most labour comes from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Mississouri, said Austin Dernber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadians-help-build-new-lock-in-michigan-sault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadians-help-build-new-lock-in-michigan-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault soldier Stone missing in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 16, 2001Gasoline prices at Sault Ste. Marie pumps have dropped more than five cents in the two weeks, but local prices are still higher than the Canadian average. The average price is 77.5 cents per litre. June 16, 1976Jack Wetherall appears as Ferdinand in The Tempest at Stratford Festival. June 16, 1951Guido (Potts) Parissenti fanned 15 batters as the Buckley Monarchs downed the Trojans 9-0 at North Street Field. June 16, 1926Soldiers will be asked about affiliating the Great War Veteran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-stone-missing-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-soldier-stone-missing-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hound Power distributes over $557K in gifts and prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hound Power Inc., the non-profit charitable organization created in June 2024 by the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club, made total contributions from the past season of $557,232.Throughout the 2025-&rsquo;26 season, Hound Power Inc. held various fundraising initiatives including 50-50 draws and jersey auctions in support of local youth hockey associations as well as other causes that aligned with the values of the organization and potential for impact in the community, says a media release.The foundat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hound-power-distributes-over-557k-in-gifts-and-prizes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hound-power-distributes-over-557k-in-gifts-and-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webpage links volunteer, family caregivers to helpful services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who provide care for loved ones have another support in the Essential Care Partner website, thanks to the Algoma Ontario Health Team.The idea for the Essential Care Partner webpage came directly from care partners about their experiences and recognizing the important role care partners play in our healthcare system.&ldquo;Through consultation and conversations with care partners in our communities, we learned that many people were looking for access to information, resources, and support,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/webpage-links-volunteer-family-caregivers-to-helpful-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/webpage-links-volunteer-family-caregivers-to-helpful-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence argues London man killed girlfriend while acting in self-defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Yates&rsquo; defence lawyer says her client was a domestic violence victim who went &ldquo;too far&rdquo; while acting in self-defence and killing his girlfriend.In her opening statement at Yates&rsquo; second-degree murder trial, defence lawyer Cassandra DeMelo acknowledged that while women are typically the victims in domestic violence cases, &ldquo;we cannot fall into the trap of believing that men can never be on the end of intimate partner violence.&rdquo;She said Yates, 53, who has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/defence-argues-london-man-killed-girlfriend-while-acting-in-self-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/defence-argues-london-man-killed-girlfriend-while-acting-in-self-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence argues London man killed girlfriend Caitlin Jennings while acting in self-defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Yates&rsquo; defence lawyer says her client was a domestic violence victim who went &ldquo;too far&rdquo; while acting in self-defence and killing his girlfriend.In her opening statement at Yates&rsquo; second-degree murder trial, defence lawyer Cassandra DeMelo acknowledged that while women are typically the victims in domestic violence cases, &ldquo;we cannot fall into the trap of believing that men can never be on the end of intimate partner violence.&rdquo;She said Yates, 53, who has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/defence-argues-london-man-killed-girlfriend-caitlin-jennings-while-acting-in-self-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/defence-argues-london-man-killed-girlfriend-caitlin-jennings-while-acting-in-self-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman accused of driving impaired on Highway 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie woman was charged after a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in Sudbury.She was stopped late Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police say.Suzanne Robinson, 47, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and failure or refusal to comply with demand. Her vehicle was impounded for one week and licence suspended for 90 days.Court date for the accused is July 22 in Sudbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-accused-of-driving-impaired-on-highway-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-accused-of-driving-impaired-on-highway-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theft suspect found in Sault with drugs, improvised weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was allegedly found with narcotics and an improvised weapon after a theft complaint from a business.Two suspects were sought after merchandise was taken from a store in the 200 block of Northern Avenue East on Saturday afternoon, police say.One of the men is accused of having suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia in his possession.Gerald Anglehart, 33, was charged with obstruct peace officer, possession of a credit card, possession of an identity document, po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theft-suspect-found-in-sault-with-drugs-improvised-weapon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theft-suspect-found-in-sault-with-drugs-improvised-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township keeps moored to Gros Cap Marina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Township Council renewed the agreement with the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard to lease the Gros Cap Marina for another five years.The agreement requires the township to obtain $5 million in liability insurance on the premises, prevent contamination of the grounds and water, and to perform light maintenance tasks. In recent years, the marina has been a revenue source for the township. Budget figures revealed that the township brought in $10,700 last year fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-keeps-moored-to-gros-cap-marina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-keeps-moored-to-gros-cap-marina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College, Algoma U consider port-related programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault College and Algoma University are exploring starting possible programs to train workers who could be employed at the proposed Port of Sault Ste. Marie. Supply chain and logistics training could be offered, said Algoma interim president Sheila Embleton. The potential port will need workers with &ldquo;certain skill sets,&rdquo; she told The Sault Star following a signing of memorandum of understanding between the two institutions on June 10. The school that would offer the training is to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-algoma-u-consider-port-related-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-algoma-u-consider-port-related-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen took 'lead' after Sault slaying last fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen killer was helped after the slaying near YMCA of Sault Ste. Marie last fall by another youth who was acting &ldquo;freely and deliberately,&rdquo; the Crown argued last Friday.Adam Fadel, 23, died after he was stabbed four times in the chest, abdomen and frontal lobe on Poplar Avenue on Sept. 13. His killer, who was 15, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in April. He&rsquo;ll be sentenced on June 30. His accomplice, who was 16 when Fadel died, pleaded to accessory after the fact to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-took-lead-after-sault-slaying-last-fall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-took-lead-after-sault-slaying-last-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired driver went wrong way on downtown Sault streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorist who drove the wrong way on three downtown streets nearly two years ago had more than two times the legal amount of booze in his blood. Curvel Mitchel drove eastbound on Queen Street East shortly before 2 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2024, said assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan last Wednesday. He also went the wrong way on Pim and Bay streets. Mitchel was stopped by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. Mitchel pleaded guilty to impaired driving. There was an &ldquo;overwhelming odour&rdquo; of alc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-driver-went-wrong-way-on-downtown-sault-streets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-driver-went-wrong-way-on-downtown-sault-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy's Trail 'making a difference' for Sault residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[New faces help put an extra bounce in Troy Chandler&rsquo;s step.Chandler welcomed at least two new participants &ndash; both youngsters with hydrocephalus &ndash; to the 15th annual Troy&rsquo;s Trail Spirit Wheel Walk Run held Saturday at Art Gallery of Algoma to benefit Hydrocephalus Canada. They joined about 80 others &ndash; the most since before the COVID-19 pandemic &ndash; for the waterfront jaunt to Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre.Chandler told participants &ldquo;it&rsquo;s always a win&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troys-trail-making-a-difference-for-sault-residents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troys-trail-making-a-difference-for-sault-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tall order at Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Mathieu runs glasses during Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer at Downtown Plaza and Queen Street East&rsquo;s Block Two on Saturday. Participating craft breweries included Forty Six North Brewery, Kingsville Brewery and Crafty Elk Hard Juice. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tall-order-at-sault-ste-marie-festival-of-beer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tall-order-at-sault-ste-marie-festival-of-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stocking up at Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. (BRIAN KELLY/THE SAULT STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stocking-up-at-sault-ste-marie-festival-of-beer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stocking-up-at-sault-ste-marie-festival-of-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talking theatre in Sault's Bayview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Wigmore, fundraising chair of Sault Theatre Wo9rkshiop and Algoma Repertory Theatre member, speaks with Mike Delfre, president of Sault Ste. Marie Museum, speak at Studio Theatre on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. (BRIAN KELLY/THE SAULT STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/talking-theatre-in-saults-bayview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/talking-theatre-in-saults-bayview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuomela Sault's sportsperson of the year in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 13, 2001Jessica Tuomela is the first physically-challenged athlete to win the HP Broughton Award, given each year to Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s sportsperson of the year. Tuomela lost her sight at age three and began swimming when she was 12. Sault Ste. Maire is one of seven cities to receive a new Victim/Witness Assistance Program. June 13, 1951The king&rsquo;s prolonged convalescence from influenza and inflammation of the lung will not prevent him from carrying out state duties, a Buckingha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tuomela-saults-sportsperson-of-the-year-in-2001-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tuomela-saults-sportsperson-of-the-year-in-2001-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third poisoning in Sault Ste. Marie area, Algoma Public Health reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Anishinabek Police Service&lsquo;s drug alert for Garden River First Nation after reports of two suspected overdoses in the past week &ndash; one of which was fatal &ndash; Algoma Public Health has been notified by the Ontario Poison Centre of a third recent poisoning in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This occurred, APH said late Friday afternoon, after the person used what they believed was cannabis. Neither the person&rsquo;s condition nor exactly where this occurred was reported. In Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/third-poisoning-in-sault-ste-marie-area-algoma-public-health-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/third-poisoning-in-sault-ste-marie-area-algoma-public-health-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third poisoning in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Anishinabek Police Service&lsquo;s drug alert for Garden River First Nation after reports of two suspected overdoses in the past week &ndash; one of which was fatal &ndash; Algoma Public Health has been notified by the Ontario Poison Centre of a third recent poisoning in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This occurred, APH said late Friday afternoon, after the person used what they believed was cannabis. The person&rsquo;s condition is not reported.In Garden River, several people at a reside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/third-poisoning-in-sault-ste-marie-algoma-public-health-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/third-poisoning-in-sault-ste-marie-algoma-public-health-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City unveils revised Clergue Park vision ahead of joint council meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An updated Clergue Park Master Plan will be presented at a joint Sault Ste. Marie Canada-US council meeting on Monday.The updated plan is a result of continued design work with the city&rsquo;s consultant, said City CAO Tom Vair.It includes the removal of the waterfront pool, changes in the design on the urban beach area and improvements to the step down to the waterfront.The specialized playground, which documents the city&rsquo;s Baawating Story, has also been fine-tuned, he said.Sault Ste. M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-unveils-revised-clergue-park-vision-ahead-of-joint-council-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-unveils-revised-clergue-park-vision-ahead-of-joint-council-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shirley Horn reflects on Order of Ontario: &lsquo;It wasn't about me&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elder Shirley Horn says the Order of Ontario she received earlier this month belongs not to her alone, but to generations of residential school survivors who spent decades ensuring their stories would be heard.Horn, a residential school survivor and the first chancellor of Algoma University, was among 30 people appointed to the Order of Ontario during a June 1 ceremony at Queen&rsquo;s Park in Toronto.The province&rsquo;s highest civilian honour recognized Horn for having &ldquo;advanced reconc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shirley-horn-reflects-on-order-of-ontario-lsquoit-wasnt-about-mersquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shirley-horn-reflects-on-order-of-ontario-lsquoit-wasnt-about-mersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camera was turned away before London woman was found dead, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. THOMAS &ndash; What may have been the last image of Caitlin Jennings alive was captured by a camera perched on a hutch inside David Yates&rsquo;s living room.London police special constable Kimberley Seward, a digital forensics examiner, found the image while searching Yates&rsquo;s iPhone 13 Pro Max after Jennings, 22, was discovered beaten to death in Yates&rsquo;s home on July 5, 2023.The snapshot from a Google Nest camera was taken before midnight on July 2, 2023, and showed someone sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/camera-was-turned-away-before-london-woman-was-found-dead-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/camera-was-turned-away-before-london-woman-was-found-dead-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom of Sault manslaughter victim 'shell of a woman that I used to be']]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a man who was fatally stabbed in the driveway of an east-end home nearly six years ago was told she couldn&rsquo;t touch her son when she saw his dead body at a trauma room at Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s emergency department.A tag was on Sam Graham, Jr.&rsquo;s toe. His clothes were on a pile on the floor and an intubation tube was still in his mouth, Brigette Graham said in her victim impact statement on Thursday.Montana Lewis, the twin brother of Graham&rsquo;s girlfriend, Semia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mom-of-sault-manslaughter-victim-shell-of-a-woman-that-i-used-to-be/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mom-of-sault-manslaughter-victim-shell-of-a-woman-that-i-used-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail Montana Lewis for 13-15 years: Crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a man who was fatally stabbed in the driveway of an east-end home nearly six years ago was told she couldn&rsquo;t touch her son when she saw his dead body in a trauma room at Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s emergency department.A tag was on Sam Graham, Jr.&rsquo;s toe. His clothes were on a pile on the floor and an intubation tube was still in his mouth, Brigette Graham said in her victim impact statement on Thursday.Montana Lewis, the twin brother of Graham&rsquo;s girlfriend, Semia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jail-montana-lewis-for-13-15-years-crown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jail-montana-lewis-for-13-15-years-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWIC launches youth survey to help share Algoma's future workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Algoma Workforce Investment Corp. (AWIC) wants to hear from youth to better understand the experiences, aspirations and needs of young people across the district.Understanding the perspectives of youth as employers across the region face workforce shortages, an aging workforce and increasing competition for talent has never been more important, said Silvia Alves, executive director of AWIC.The last youth survey targeted secondary school students about three years ago, she said.&ldquo;It wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/awic-launches-youth-survey-to-help-share-algomas-future-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/awic-launches-youth-survey-to-help-share-algomas-future-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province-wide 'Ford Must Go' protest planned for June 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second grassroots, province-wide protest under the mantra &lsquo;Ford Must Go&rsquo; is being planned for Sat. June 27.In Sault Ste. Marie, the protest will take place at 153 Great Northern Road, the site of MPP Chris Scott&rsquo;s constituency office.This protest comes on the heels of a similar one held on May 30 at the same location.That protest focused on a number of issues, including provincial decisions that could affect the environment &ndash; and the decision to merge conservation auth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/province-wide-ford-must-go-protest-planned-for-june-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/province-wide-ford-must-go-protest-planned-for-june-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scram if you're too cozy to the topic: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a conflict of interest? Head for the door &hellip; pronto. Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s Governance Committee recently reviewed, and amended, its conflict-of-interest policy to clarify that a board member who has declared a conflict must leave the meeting &ndash; and any subsequent meetings &ndash; while the matter is under consideration.Governance Committee chair Don McConnell said that, previously, some policy language was vague. &ldquo;And the difference in that is when we stress if some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/scram-if-youre-too-cozy-to-the-topic-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/scram-if-youre-too-cozy-to-the-topic-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scram if too cozy to the topic: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a conflict of interest? Head for the door &hellip; pronto. Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s Governance Committee recently reviewed, and amended, its conflict-of-interest policy to clarify that a board member who has declared a conflict must leave the meeting &ndash; and any subsequent meetings &ndash; while the matter is under consideration.Governance Committee chair Don McConnell said that, previously, some policy language was vague. &ldquo;And the difference in that is when we stress if some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/scram-if-too-cozy-to-the-topic-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/scram-if-too-cozy-to-the-topic-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council considers beer sales at Hounds games in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 11, 2001City council decides today whether or not to approve the submission of an application for the sale of beer in the stands during home games of the Soo Greyhounds at Memorial Gardens. June 11, 1976A Queen Street East supermarket empty for four years reopened this morning as the Sault&rsquo;s new depot for inter-city buses. The station occupies about 8,500 square feet of the eastern end of the former Loblaws supermarket near Gore Street. June 11, 1951Marie Arcangeletti and David Beato]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-considers-beer-sales-at-hounds-games-in-2001-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-considers-beer-sales-at-hounds-games-in-2001-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of abrasions found on slain London woman, murder trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. THOMAS &ndash; The red semi-circular wounds practically covered Caitlin Jennings&rsquo; head, face, back, arms and legs.They were &ldquo;abrasions,&rdquo; or scrapes to the skin, most of them semi-circular in shape, caused by blunt-force trauma. At David Yates&rsquo; second-degree murder trial, Dr. Michael Shkrum, the forensic pathologist who conducted Jennings&rsquo; autopsy, testified he counted &ldquo;about 200 abrasions.&rdquo;Where there wasn&rsquo;t a scrape breaking the skin, the 22-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hundreds-of-abrasions-found-on-slain-london-woman-murder-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hundreds-of-abrasions-found-on-slain-london-woman-murder-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition begins on former General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Matthew Shoemaker grinned as the massive green arm of a GIP vehicle ripped the first pieces of the former General Hospital off the roof and exterior wall. One piece at a time, in what will be labourous work for the next five months or so, the former hospital site will be torn apart, the materials sorted and either recycled or crumbled and buried on site, making way for new housing and/or commercial development.The demolition, which began on the Lucy Street side of the building, is expecte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/demolition-begins-on-former-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/demolition-begins-on-former-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Break-in suspect cuffed by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A downtown residence was broken into on June 1.One suspect was found in the property in the 0 to 100 block of Abbott Street, police say. A second suspect fled, but was located on Tuesday.Gerald Burns, 55, was charged with break, enter a dwelling house, commit indictable offence, theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.His court date is Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/break-in-suspect-cuffed-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/break-in-suspect-cuffed-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman Ingram wanted by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trisha-Lynn Ingram is wanted by police.Ingram, 45, is sought on 23 charges including stunt driving, driving while under suspension and four counts theft under $5,000, a release says.Anyone with Ingram can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or saultcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-ingram-wanted-by-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-woman-ingram-wanted-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One acts keep Shot in the Dark 'on your toes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shot in the Dark keeps taking aim at something new.The Sault Ste. Marie theatre company started doing murder mysteries for private shows more than 25 years ago. Its first full-fledged production, Working, was in 2000. Collaborations with Sault Symphony Orchestra brought Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita to the stage. Dinner theatre was offered when Here on the Flight Path landed at the former Riuniti Hall in 2005. The Who&rsquo;s Tommy came to The Machine Shop in 2015. Shot in the Dark teamed up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/one-acts-keep-shot-in-the-dark-on-your-toes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/one-acts-keep-shot-in-the-dark-on-your-toes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused’s notebook details remorse after London woman’s killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. THOMAS &ndash; It was his confession, his explanation and his suicide note.The words, written in pencil across dozens of pages in a notebook found on the dining-room table of David Yates&rsquo;s London home, appeared to be his attempt to explain why he beat his girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings, 22, to death in a hammer attack.Caitlin&rsquo;s father, Dan Jennings, of Sault Ste. Marie, has been an advocate of implementing stronger IPV legislation.&ldquo;I killed my best friend. I have to go. I wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accuseds-notebook-details-remorse-after-london-womans-killing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/accuseds-notebook-details-remorse-after-london-womans-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tryouts Thursday for Sault staging of Blithe Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Repertory Theatre is staging the comedy Blithe Spirit this fall.Megan Wigmore directs Noel Coward&rsquo;s play, a release says. Show dates are Nov. 18-21 at Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre. Dinner and show is $85. Show only is $40. Seven actors are needed for the cast.Tryouts are Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Studio Theatre on Pittsburg Ave. No preparation is needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tryouts-thursday-for-sault-staging-of-blithe-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tryouts-thursday-for-sault-staging-of-blithe-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault theatre groups tout new partnership on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Theatre Workshop is teaming up with Algoma Repertory Theatre to reinvigorate its base in Bayview. Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s oldest community theatre group, launched in 1948, has called the Studio Theatre on Pittsburg Avenue home since 1999. But STW has struggled financially since the COVID-19 pandemic. ART now owns 50 per cent of the former Ukrainian church hall. The group started in 2019 and offers dinner theatre productions. &ldquo; The partnership will strengthen both companies, providi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-theatre-groups-tout-new-partnership-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-theatre-groups-tout-new-partnership-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families feeling the pinch as financial anxiety climbs nationwide: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data shows nearly half of Canadians are experiencing financial anxiety and say they could cover expenses for only one month or less before falling into debt.The data, released from a new poll commissioned by the United Way Centraide Canada and Leger, concludes 60 per cent of people in Canada are gripped by anxiety when thinking about their personal finances. The concern is up by five points over a six-month period.United Way Centraide is a national network of local experts committed to brin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/families-feeling-the-pinch-as-financial-anxiety-climbs-nationwide-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/families-feeling-the-pinch-as-financial-anxiety-climbs-nationwide-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault library shares water safety tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lifeguard shares stories at an upcoming water safety themed storytime at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library&rsquo;s North Branch.The event starts at 11 a.m. on June 16, a release says.Water safety tips and a craft will also be done.Call 705-759-5248 for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-shares-water-safety-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-shares-water-safety-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London woman suffered 50 abrasions, multiple fractures, murder trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. THOMAS &ndash; David Yates blurted out to a 911 dispatcher: &ldquo;I hurt my best friend.&rdquo;&ldquo;What do you mean?&rdquo; the dispatcher asked gently.&ldquo;I hurt my best friend,&rdquo; Yates said again. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m turning myself in, basically, is what I&rsquo;m doing right now.&rdquo;&ldquo;Is your best friend okay?&rdquo;&ldquo;No,&rdquo; he said, telling the dispatcher that his &ldquo;friend&rdquo; was Caitlin Jennings, 22, that they had been in a relationship for the last tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/london-woman-suffered-50-abrasions-multiple-fractures-murder-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/london-woman-suffered-50-abrasions-multiple-fractures-murder-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mining firm seeks more land north of Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mineral exploration company searching for copper in Batchewana Bay wants to expand its footprint north of Sault Ste. Marie by acquiring another firm active in the area. Sterling Metals would grow its land package to more than 35,000 hectares if shareholders of QcX Gold Corp. agree to the acquisition. QcX shareholders would receive one Sterling common share for every 4.81026 shares they hold of the Toronto-based firm. Sterling shareholders would own about 90.75 per cent of the combined company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mining-firm-seeks-more-land-north-of-sault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mining-firm-seeks-more-land-north-of-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man threatens friend over drug debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man threatened to have his sister beat up an old friend who owed him a drug debt.He later told the woman he would kill her, court heard Tuesday.Alexander Megginson pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to report to his probation officer, threatening bodily harm and failing to attend court.The time frame for the charges ranges from November 2023 to May 2026, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. Ontario Court Justice Heather Mendes accepted a joint position from defence lawyer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-threatens-friend-over-drug-debt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-threatens-friend-over-drug-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver bolts after hitting parked vehicle at Sault intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver fled after striking a parked vehicle at a north-end intersection.The collision happened last Sunday at about 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Landslide Road, Connor Road and Sixth Line East, police say.No one was in the parked automobile. Anyone who saw what happened, or has footage of the incident, can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-bolts-after-hitting-parked-vehicle-at-sault-intersection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-bolts-after-hitting-parked-vehicle-at-sault-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot wheels brought to OPP detachment in Blind River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mam brought a stolen pickup truck to the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Blind River last Sunday.The vehicle was taken from a mine site in Copper Cliff earlier that day, a release says.Karl Binder, 35, of Markstay-Warren, was charged with theft of motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.His court date is Aug. 13 in Elliot Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hot-wheels-brought-to-opp-detachment-in-blind-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hot-wheels-brought-to-opp-detachment-in-blind-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife held during west-end assault in Sault: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly held a knife while assaulting someone he knew on a west-end street. The altercation in the 700 block of McKenzie Avenue happened on June 4, police say.The victim suffered minor injuries. Alexander Currie, 46, was charged with assault with a weapon and assault.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-held-during-west-end-assault-in-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-held-during-west-end-assault-in-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacDougall wins Sault theatre's first 50/50 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte MacDougall is the winner of Sault Community Theatre Centre&rsquo;s first 50/50 draw.She won $1,212.50 with ticket D-1560, a release says.Proceeds help SCTC with expenses such as community programming, accessibility efforts and youth and education efforts. The next draw is July 3. Tickets are on sale at rafflebox.ca/raffle/sctc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/macdougall-wins-sault-theatres-first-5050-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/macdougall-wins-sault-theatres-first-5050-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs, marathon planned for Sault's Community Strong Race Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five runs for kids and adults are part of Algoma Family Services Foundation&rsquo;s fifth annual Community Strong Race Weekend. A one-kilometre run for children, five-kilometre colour run and 10-kilometre race are slated for June 20. A half-marathon and marathon that is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon follow on June 21, a release says.Registration and volunteering information are available at saultstrong.ca. Proceeds help support mental health programming for children, youth and families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/runs-marathon-planned-for-saults-community-strong-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/runs-marathon-planned-for-saults-community-strong-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U. celebrates book launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University welcomed community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to the official book launch celebration of Algoma University: Our Story &ndash; Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Welcoming the Future last Thursdayat the Arthur Wishart Library.Independently researched and written by Algoma University Chancellor Mario Turco, the book captures the institution&rsquo;s rich and complex history, from its origins connected to the Shingwauk Indian Residential School to its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-celebrates-book-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-celebrates-book-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disbarred lawyer redeems himself by dedication to just cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently received the following email from Gary Botting, chair of Miscarriage of Justice Canada (MJC).&ldquo;Having read your June 2024 opinion piece on Myles McLellan (which was influential in my agreeing to act as Chair of Miscarriage of Justice Canada (MJC) a year ago), I thought you might be interested in the attached press release, which describes how Myles passed his first annual review as Executive Director of MJC with flying colours. Your logical, balanced approach was reflected in ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/disbarred-lawyer-redeems-himself-by-dedication-to-just-cause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/disbarred-lawyer-redeems-himself-by-dedication-to-just-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign of summer in the Sault barbecue beef steak sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some would say the greatest signs of summer in the Sault are the melted snowbanks, flowering tulips, or trees blossoming, which I agree with wholeheartedly. However, the greatest summer sign, in my opinion, was the $4.99 steak sale sign by our national grocers on Great Northern Road, 2nd Line, or Trunk Road.I am of the belief that every Canadian should have the inherent right to a big Canadian beef-steak barbecue every Saturday afternoon/evening in their backyard, enjoying a Canadian beer to ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sign-of-summer-in-the-sault-barbecue-beef-steak-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sign-of-summer-in-the-sault-barbecue-beef-steak-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U. to bestow two honorary doctorates at convocations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two extraordinary leaders will receive honorary doctorates from Algoma University this spring during its convocation ceremonies in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton, says a university media release.This is the first time that the University has granted an honorary doctorate at its Brampton convocation. The 2026 recipients are Barbara Ann Nolan and Patricia M. Ningewance Nadeau.Algoma University recognizes these distinguished individuals for their outstanding achievements, community leadership, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-to-bestow-two-honorary-doctorates-at-convocations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-to-bestow-two-honorary-doctorates-at-convocations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWIC launches youth survey to help shape Algoma's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Workforce Investment Corp. seeks youth aged 15 to 29 to participate in a regional survey to help AWIC better understand the experiences, aspirations, and needs of young people across Algoma District.As Algoma employers face workforce shortages, an aging workforce, and increasing competition for talent, understanding the perspectives of youth has never been more important, says a media release. The survey will explore topics including employment experiences, career interests, education an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/awic-launches-youth-survey-to-help-shape-algomas-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/awic-launches-youth-survey-to-help-shape-algomas-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paused undergraduate programs reopened]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year of fierce criticism, Algoma University has finally reopened its first-year admissions to five previously-paused undergraduate programs &ndash; geography, history, music, sociology, and visual arts.The university was one among many Ontario post-secondary institutions to suffer financial stress and program closures following the government caps to international students in 2024. CBC reported that the caps have cost Ontario colleges and universities over $1 billion annually. The pause]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/paused-undergraduate-programs-reopened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/paused-undergraduate-programs-reopened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel protests tariffs in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 9, 2001Ward 1 Coun. James Caicco said he&rsquo;s invited Premier Mike Harris to meet with himself, Mayor John Rowswell and other community partners to discuss the situation at Algoma Steel. June 9, 1976Old age caught up on the Harry Pearse Bandshell at Bellevue Park. Community Service Board workers were attempting to make repairs to the structure,when it collapsed. City council has approved a proposed subdivision in the Wellington Gardens area. Hearley Homes (Sault) Ltd., plans to build on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-protests-tariffs-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-protests-tariffs-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy’s Trail, this coming weekend, marks 15th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a life-altering diagnosis of hydrocephalus for Troy Chandler turned into a way of giving back to others.Hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain.&ldquo;It may be present at birth or may develop at any stage later in life,&rdquo; explained Chandler.The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is a shunt implant to help drain the fluid.&ldquo;A shunt is not a cure, and there are often complications of shunt failures leading to multiple brain surgeries over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troys-trail-this-coming-weekend-marks-15th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troys-trail-this-coming-weekend-marks-15th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault briefs: Brass knuckles, fentanyl seized; driver flees crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged with 8 thefts from local businessesA 38-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man is facing multiple charges after police allege he stole merchandise from local businesses on eight occasions earlier this year.According to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, investigations by patrol services officers determined the accused stole from three businesses between Jan. 19 and March 18.Police said officers arrested Shawn Leblanc on June 5. During the arrest, police allege the accused initially provided of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-briefs-brass-knuckles-fentanyl-seized-driver-flees-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-briefs-brass-knuckles-fentanyl-seized-driver-flees-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 17 rehabilitation project brings $53M to Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 17 kilometres of Highway 17 from Echo Bay to Highway 548 are being rehabilitated at the cost of $53 million.In addition to resurfacing the highway, three bridges &ndash; Bar River, Stobie Creek and Richardson Creek bridges &ndash; are also being repaired and replaced as part of the Ontario government&rsquo;s $600 million being spent on Northern Ontario highways this year.That money is from a $31 billion funding envelope being divvied across Ontario, said Ontario Transport Minister Prabme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-17-rehabilitation-project-brings-53m-to-algoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-17-rehabilitation-project-brings-53m-to-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 17 rehabilitation project brings $53 million investment to Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 17 kilometres of Highway 17 from Echo Bay to Highway 548 are being rehabilitated at the cost of $53 million.In addition to resurfacing the highway, three bridges &ndash; Bar River, Stobie Creek and Richardson Creek bridges &ndash; are also being repaired and replaced as part of the Ontario government&rsquo;s $600 million being spent on Northern Ontario highways this year.That money is from a $31 billion funding envelope being divvied across Ontario, said Ontario Transport Minister Prabme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-17-rehabilitation-project-brings-53-million-investment-to-algoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-17-rehabilitation-project-brings-53-million-investment-to-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Song inspired by WWII letter honours experiences of Garden River's code talkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letter George Minisino Pine sent home from France during the Second World War didn&rsquo;t reveal much about his experience on the warfront.Addressed to his sister Hilda, he shared simple thoughts on the weather and asked after the family dog in Garden River First Nation.More than 80 years later, that silence became the foundation of a song.In March, Joel Syrette of Batchewana First Nation and Peter White of Sault Ste. Marie released Ogichidaa, which translates to Warrior. Written, recorded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/song-inspired-by-wwii-letter-honours-experiences-of-garden-rivers-code-talkers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/song-inspired-by-wwii-letter-honours-experiences-of-garden-rivers-code-talkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Song inspired by WWII letter honours experiences of Garden River code talkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letter George Minisino Pine sent home from France during the Second World War didn&rsquo;t reveal much about his experience on the warfront.Addressed to his sister Hilda, he shared simple thoughts on the weather and asked after the family dog in Garden River First Nation.More than 80 years later, that silence became the foundation of a song.In March, Joel Syrette of Batchewana First Nation and Peter White of Sault Ste. Marie released Ogichidaa, which translates to Warrior. Written, recorded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/song-inspired-by-wwii-letter-honours-experiences-of-garden-river-code-talkers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/song-inspired-by-wwii-letter-honours-experiences-of-garden-river-code-talkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman keeps refusing hug at Sault home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man kept trying to hug his partner who did not want to be embraced at a Steelton home.Sault Ste. Marie Police Service went to the residence on May 5.Allan Smythe-Lance was not supposed to harass the female, said assistant Crown attorney Marie-Eve Talbot last Thursday.He pleaded guilty to mischief under $5,000, breaching his undertaking and two counts breaching his probation. Smythe-Lance did damage at the woman&rsquo;s house on April 1. He was on a probation order to keep the peace. Smythe-La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-keeps-refusing-hug-at-sault-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-keeps-refusing-hug-at-sault-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen Sault soldier 'did his best' in 1915: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 6, 2001Gary Vipond begins his new duties as executive director of the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie this month. He was selected from more than 45 applicants. Vipond succeeds Carmen Borghese. An open house of the Collegiate Heights Retirement Home is planned at Watertower Inn Pavilion on June 7. Eighty-five studio, one- and two-bedroom suites are planned. Occupancy is expected in early 2002. June 6, 1951The iron mining centres of the Michipicoten area will be connected with the Trans-Canad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fallen-sault-soldier-did-his-best-in-1915-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fallen-sault-soldier-did-his-best-in-1915-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 charged with manslaughter in death of 23-year-old Desbarats man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two months after a 23-year-old Desbarats man died following an altercation at a Bruce Mines restaurant, Ontario Provincial Police have laid manslaughter charges against two people.In a news release issued Wednesday, East Algoma OPP announced that Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, has been charged with manslaughter and assault. Corey Malcolm Jones, 55, also of Bruce Mines, has been charged with manslaughter.According to police, the two men were acquainted but were neither friends n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-charged-with-manslaughter-in-death-of-23-year-old-desbarats-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-charged-with-manslaughter-in-death-of-23-year-old-desbarats-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council orders traffic review; Church Street reconstruction on hold ]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council wants to see an environmental assessment completed on traffic flow and one-way versus two-way traffic flow would impact some major arteries that connect to the downtown.Moved by Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau-Allen and Ward 1 Coun. Sonny Spina, the resolution calls for an EA on traffic flow, including a review on the one-way traffic flow between Queen Street and Ontario Avenue on both Pim and Church streets, and the intersections of Wellington/Pim and Wellington/Church and others be unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-orders-traffic-review-church-street-reconstruction-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/council-orders-traffic-review-church-street-reconstruction-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council orders traffic review; Church Street reconstruction on hold ]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council wants to see an environmental assessment completed on traffic flow and one-way versus two-way traffic flow would impact some major arteries that connect to the downtown.Moved by Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau-Allen and Ward 1 Coun. Sonny Spina, the resolution calls for an EA on traffic flow, including a review on the one-way traffic flow between Queen Street and Ontario Avenue on both Pim Street and Church Street, and the intersections of Wellington/Pim and Wellington/Church and others b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-orders-traffic-review-church-street-reconstruction-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-orders-traffic-review-church-street-reconstruction-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel highlights EAF, diversification in annual sustainability report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel has released its 2025 sustainability report that reflects on the changing steel market, its transformation to electric arc furnace making and pivoting for domestic defence steel needs.The steelmaker reports its sustainability performance on a calendar-year basis.The newest report is based on 2025 sustainability practices.Rajat Marwah, Algoma&rsquo;s CEO, said in a press release &ldquo;this report reflects a pivotal year in Algoma&rsquo;s nearly 125-year history. With the successful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-highlights-eaf-diversification-in-annual-sustainability-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-highlights-eaf-diversification-in-annual-sustainability-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitches From the Heart judged quilt show this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stitches From the Heart Quilt Guild presents its bi-annual judged quilt show this weekend.The show is Saturday and Sunday at YNCU Soo Pee Wee Arena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.Tickets are $10 each, cash only. Each visitor will receive a hand-made gift and achance to win a door prize. Visit Stitches From the Heart (SSM) on Facebook or www.saultquilts.com to get more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stitches-from-the-heart-judged-quilt-show-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stitches-from-the-heart-judged-quilt-show-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health ponders plan to get Indigenous take on board participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s Governance Committee will join heads with APH staff to develop an &ldquo;engagement&rdquo; plan with Indigenous communities as to their preferred approaches to governance level representation. The effort is geared to align with Ontario Public Health Standards, Health Equity Requirements and Relationships with Indigenous Communities Guidelines, as well as with APH&rsquo;s ongoing Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Referring to the latest governance meeting, committee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-ponders-plan-to-get-indigenous-take-on-board-participation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-ponders-plan-to-get-indigenous-take-on-board-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health mapping plan to get Indigenous take on board participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s Governance Committee will join heads with APH staff to develop an &ldquo;engagement&rdquo; plan with Indigenous communities as to their preferred approaches to governance level representation. The effort is geared to align with Ontario Public Health Standards, Health Equity Requirements and Relationships with Indigenous Communities Guidelines as well as with APH&rsquo;s ongoing Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Referring to the latest governance meeting, committee c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mapping-plan-to-get-indigenous-take-on-board-participation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-mapping-plan-to-get-indigenous-take-on-board-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault maps plan to grow agri-food economy in Sault, Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District are growing the agri-food sector and are mapping out a plan to continue that growth. City council recently received a report from its economic development division that the sector is showing &ldquo;measurable growth and diversification.&rdquo; The report is in response to a resolution passed last year asking the economic development division to map existing programs, identify opportunities and suggest recommendations to accelerate value-added processing,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-maps-plan-to-grow-agri-food-economy-in-sault-algoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-maps-plan-to-grow-agri-food-economy-in-sault-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer team reunites in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 4, 2001Clyde Bridge captured gold in the junior boys 800-metre race at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations track and field meet in Etobicoke. Fifteen member of the 1983 Soo Civic under-18 boys soccer team gathered in Sault Ste. Marie for a pair of exhibition games, followed by a social. Three new bocce courts will open at the Marconi Club. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s one way of keeping the culture &ndash; the atmosphere of Italy in Canada,&rdquo; said Electra Marconi society presi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soccer-team-reunites-in-2001-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soccer-team-reunites-in-2001-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry conditions spark forest fires across Northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two months after the official start of forest fire season, six active wildland are burning in Ontario&rsquo;s northeast region.Close to home, extremely dry conditions across the Algoma District have already been noted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, prompting some fire departments to issue Extreme Fire Hazard Warnings.The Bruce Mines Fire department reports on social media that based on MNR tracking, an extreme fire warning exists. The lack of rain has pushed the region into critical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dry-conditions-spark-forest-fires-across-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dry-conditions-spark-forest-fires-across-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man drives truck into Sault animal hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man yelled and banged on the front door of an animal hospital before driving his truck into the east-end business nearly two years ago.Christopher Dupuis called Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in the early afternoon of June 24, 2025, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods on Tuesday. He said he was not being given entry to Northland Animal Hospital on Trunk Road. Clinic staff reported his behaviour to police at about the same time. .Minutes later, Dupuis drive his truck through the front]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-drives-truck-into-sault-animal-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-drives-truck-into-sault-animal-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkells postpone sold-out Sault concert to August after travel disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans hoping to see Arkells at The Machine Shop on Wednesday will have to wait a little longer.The Canadian rock band announced Wednesday morning that its sold-out Sault Ste. Marie show has been postponed to Aug. 13 after travel complications prevented the band and crew from reaching the city in time to safely stage the performance.In a video posted to social media , frontman Max Kerman said the decision came after extensive efforts to salvage the show.&ldquo;Nobody is more disappointed than we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arkells-postpone-sold-out-sault-concert-to-august-after-travel-disruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arkells-postpone-sold-out-sault-concert-to-august-after-travel-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richards Landing ER shutters for 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergency department at Matthews Memorial Hospital will be closed for 24 hours, beginning Thursday morning. North Shore Health Network announced Wednesday morning that the site, east of Sault Ste. Marie in Richards Landing, will shutter from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Friday.Unlike with some previous closures, NSHN did not indicate this time around if a nurse practitioner would be on duty during any portion of down time.&ldquo;The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-er-shutters-for-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-er-shutters-for-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor searches for creative Mayor for a Day contest submissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all Grade 5 and 6 students.Mayor Matthew Shoemaker wants to hear your thoughts on why you would like to be a mayor for a day? What would you do? What do you enjoy most about Sault Ste. Marie? Participants are invited to submit a letter, video, drawing, presentation or other creative project answering those questions in a submission are for the annual Mayor for a Day contest.&ldquo;One of the best parts of this contest is hearing directly from young people about their ideas for our commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mayor-searches-for-creative-mayor-for-a-day-contest-submissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mayor-searches-for-creative-mayor-for-a-day-contest-submissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer empty square feet these days at Algoma Public Health main site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health &lsquo;s principal site has less and less vacant space.After announcing in April it entered into a five-year lease agreement with Health Sciences North (HSN), Trauma Services and the Centre for Pre-Hospital Care, for approximately 1,000 square feet of third-floor space at its 294 Willow Ave., site, APH says it has also temporarily leased area to Algoma Family Services (AFS), effective June 1.AFS has operated three programs out of the 90 Chapple Ave., community hub, which wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fewer-empty-square-feet-these-days-at-algoma-public-health-main-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fewer-empty-square-feet-these-days-at-algoma-public-health-main-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joly meets with Algoma Steel, unions, to explore new job-creation opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is continuing to engage with Algoma Steel and its unions to get a better understanding of what new opportunities and partnerships can be forged to create more jobs.Sault-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan said a meeting was held last week with Industry Minister Melanie Joly and representatives from the steelmaker and the unions.Joly was in Sault Ste. Marie for a funding announcement at Tenaris.&ldquo;We wanted to have those meetings with everyone at one table to make sure we were al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/joly-meets-with-algoma-steel-unions-to-explore-new-job-creation-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/joly-meets-with-algoma-steel-unions-to-explore-new-job-creation-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library lines up adult programming at J.L McIntyre Centennial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult patrons might pick up a new hobby or craft at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library this month.Following a free film screening to kick off Pride Month last Sunday, May 31, a session, Plotting a Mystery, was to be held Wednesday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with award-winning author Judy Penz Sheluk, says a library media release.It was to be an interactive, hands-on workshop, looking into the nuts and bolts of writing a mystery and learning how to craft a plot to keep readers hooked. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/library-lines-up-adult-programming-at-jl-mcintyre-centennial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/library-lines-up-adult-programming-at-jl-mcintyre-centennial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evil Dead returns to the Bushplane theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Remington shotgunOne gas-powered chainsawA man who really doesn&rsquo;t want to be hereThe Reel Film Forum will present Army of Darkness, directed by Sam Raimi.Once more starring Bruce Campbell, and taking place after the events of the first two Evil Dead films, its tortured protagonist Ash is a man out of time. When the evil of the Necronomicon catches up with Ash at the S-Mart where he works (in housewares), he is plunged back in time to the medieval era, where he must desperately fight t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/evil-dead-returns-to-the-bushplane-theatre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/evil-dead-returns-to-the-bushplane-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s possible to camp comfortably with bugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot is left to chance when you&rsquo;re planning a summer camping trip. You can&rsquo;t always ensure sunny weather, quiet car rides, or calm paddling waters.However, one thing is certain if you&rsquo;re heading into the outdoors, you&rsquo;re definitely going to encounter the pesky buzz of Ontario&rsquo;s biting insects.The picturesque forests, rivers, and lakes that draw us to visit the great outdoors are the same habitats that biting insects thrive in, so it&rsquo;s no surprise to find the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-possible-to-camp-comfortably-with-bugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-possible-to-camp-comfortably-with-bugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Loops transit system will leave some out in the cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[I didn&rsquo;t feel much in the way of reaction when I began reading the story on SooToday about the petition being pushed by Emma Ude to get the city to pull back on changes to its transit system&rsquo;s routes, which are soon to go into effect under the new name, Sault Loops.But I certainly did when I saw the illustration that accompanied the story showing one section of the new route.It shows that about half of the people living in Manitou Park will have much farther to walk to catch a bus u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-loops-transit-system-will-leave-some-out-in-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-loops-transit-system-will-leave-some-out-in-the-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone wants Sault's MAT money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Las Vegas could be blamed for creating the &ldquo;Hotel Accommodation Tax&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Resort Fee&rdquo; in 1997 by a select group of Las Vegas Resorts as a way to unbundle room rates and make their listings look cheaper on third-party travel websites.In the early to mid-2010s, the practice spread rapidly to major tourist hubs. What started as a small, optional extra for specific luxury amenities quickly became an industry-wide mandatory add-on. The concept expanded from &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/everyone-wants-saults-mat-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/everyone-wants-saults-mat-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stores will stay closed on Wednesday afternoons in 1926: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 2, 2001Three cruise ships are expected to make more than a dozen half-day stopovers at Roberta Bondar Marina between now and October.June 2, 1976Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s first outdoor pool will be built on the grounds of Etienne Brule school. The 25-metre pool will cost $175,000. Construction will start in August.Two former Sault Ste. Marie residents, Tim Ryan and Bob Yeomans, are part of the Toronto-based band Jackson Hawke. The group is playing at Royal Hotel this week. Jackson Hawke&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stores-will-stay-closed-on-wednesday-afternoons-in-1926-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stores-will-stay-closed-on-wednesday-afternoons-in-1926-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Depot accepting donations to help youth at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Depot Canada&rsquo;s Sault Ste. Marie store has partnered with Lotus House SSM to raise funds in support of local at-risk and homeless youth.Until June 14, customers can donate at the store&rsquo;s checkout or online at OrangeDoorProject.ca. All local donations will help Lotus House, formerly Pauline&rsquo;s Place, to continue to provide emergency shelter, supportive programming, life skills development, housing support, and essential resources, says a Home Depot media release.&ldquo;Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/home-depot-accepting-donations-to-help-youth-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/home-depot-accepting-donations-to-help-youth-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the horses, take a pony ride on a Fun Day at the Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Li&rsquo;l Piece of Heaven and Rowdy Ranchers Round-up plan a Fun Day at the Farm, a family entertainment.Andrea Vanderveer, owner of Lil&rsquo; Piece of Heaven, and Kelly Fremlin, founder of Rowdy Rancher Round-up have collaborated on the event, to take place Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.This event is a fundraiser for the Rowdy Rancher Round-up, an equestrian show to will take place throughout the long weekend in September.Vanderveer and Fremlin are friends, and Vanderveer helps ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/meet-the-horses-take-a-pony-ride-on-a-fun-day-at-the-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/meet-the-horses-take-a-pony-ride-on-a-fun-day-at-the-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma anglers offer a day of free fishing for vets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Fish and Game Club seeks additional participants and volunteers for its annual Take A Veteran Fishing Day, scheduled June 6.The event pairs local veterans with volunteer anglers for a day on the water that includes fishing, meals and an opportunity to socialize, says a media release. The club is currently encouraging veterans who have not yet registered to sign up through Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 on Great Northern Road, noting that spaces remain available.The club also looks to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-anglers-offer-a-day-of-free-fishing-for-vets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-anglers-offer-a-day-of-free-fishing-for-vets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA drinking hours extension raises concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford certainly has a brand. Not only did he campaign on selling beer and wine in corner stores, but he recently expanded provincial alcohol rules to allow people to bring their own drinks to cultural or community outdoor events.Most recently, Ford announced his government will allow Ontario bars to stay open two hours later &ndash; until 4 a.m. during the FIFA World Cup.&ldquo;FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Ontario, and we want fans to experience every moment of it,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fifa-drinking-hours-extension-raises-concern/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fifa-drinking-hours-extension-raises-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSV outbreak on Sault Area Hospital’s transitional care unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital (SAH) has declared an RSV outbreak on its transitional care unit,1B. In a social media post late Monday afternoon, the hospital said it is limiting visiting to essential caregivers, who are to wear PPE when in a patient&rsquo;s room where additional precautions have been added. Signage will indicate additional precautions are in place, SAH said. Visitors are to adhere to hand hygiene practices. &ldquo;Please reach out to your loved one&rsquo;s care team if you have questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rsv-outbreak-on-sault-area-hospitals-transitional-care-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rsv-outbreak-on-sault-area-hospitals-transitional-care-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partnership aims to transform Paper Mill Tower into hotel, cultural hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation and heritage redevelopment firm BMI Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to redevelop the historic Mill Tower in Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Canal District.The trilateral agreement, announced Monday, establishes a joint venture partnership to explore converting the former St. Mary&rsquo;s Paper Mill Tower into a hospitality, conference and cultural destination.The proposed project would see the 1895 structure adaptively reused as a hote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/partnership-aims-to-transform-paper-mill-tower-into-hotel-cultural-hub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/partnership-aims-to-transform-paper-mill-tower-into-hotel-cultural-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital’s top finance official chosen interim president, CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital has chosen from within to appoint an interim president and CEO.Greg Zambusi, currently SAH&rsquo;s vice-president, corporate services and chief financial officer, will temporarily replace Ila Watson, slated to retire this summer . The appointment is effective June 27, the hospital announced Monday morning.The hospital&rsquo;s board said the move will &ldquo;ensure continuity and stability&rdquo; in organizational leadership while it continues recruitment efforts for a new pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-top-finance-official-chosen-interim-president-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-top-finance-official-chosen-interim-president-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk for Alzheimer's draws support for growing dementia needs in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Bruce Mines resident Nancy Konzuk&rsquo;s husband Blaine began struggling to find simple words in 2010, she knew something was wrong.&ldquo;We would be looking at a day like this, and he would point out and say, &lsquo;Isn&rsquo;t that nice?&rsquo; and I didn&rsquo;t know what he was talking about,&rdquo; Konzuk recalled Sunday. &ldquo;He could not say car or bird or plane.&rdquo;The couple would later learn Blaine was experiencing aphasia, a language disorder often associated with dementi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/walk-for-alzheimers-draws-support-for-growing-dementia-needs-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/walk-for-alzheimers-draws-support-for-growing-dementia-needs-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage dreams for Sommers get help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theatre changed life big time for Ashton Sommers.Support from the Maria Burgess Music Memorial Theatre Award could be another game-changer for the Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School graduate who traded athletics and a heavy focus on academics for the stage.Sommers starts studying music at Algoma University this fall. &ldquo; The dream is to make it big,&rdquo; he told The Sault Star before being presented the $1,000 scholarship at SK Group on Saturday. Big means appearing in a ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stage-dreams-for-sommers-get-help/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stage-dreams-for-sommers-get-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford protesters stick to issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Dawn Munro plans to fix Ontario starts with a roll of duct tape. Each of her Top 10 concerns with the Conservative government led by Premier Doug Ford were written on a piece of the versatile fix-all. Rent control, strong mayor powers and water and wastewater were some of the issues she highlighted on a strawberry box repurposed to voice her unhappiness with the Tory leader at the Fight Ford Protest on Saturday.The Sudbury native is not keen about Tory policies and legislation centring on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ford-protesters-stick-to-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ford-protesters-stick-to-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plays presented at Superior Heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-act festival featuring secondary school talent will be staged at Superior Height Collegiate and Vocational School. Curtain is 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $5 per night, a release says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plays-presented-at-superior-heights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plays-presented-at-superior-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf comedy is a slam dunk by Sault theatre company]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s all fun and games until the guys get together for a round of golf.When the game becomes a metaphor for life, all hell breaks loose &ndash; in a hilariously meaningful way.The hell-breaking is what happens in The Foursome &ndash; an insightful, funny-touching comedy by Canada&rsquo;s acclaimed playwright Norm Foster. It&rsquo;s an iconic piece that delves into male friendship and mid-life disillusionment in a relatable, chaotic, discerning and utterly hysterical manner.Algoma Repertor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/golf-comedy-is-a-slam-dunk-by-sault-theatre-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/golf-comedy-is-a-slam-dunk-by-sault-theatre-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into the Woods takes root on Sault stage this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Dellaire takes the helm this fall for his second show with Musical Comedy Guild.He directs Into the Woods. The musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lepine runs Nov. 18-21 at Sault Community Theatre Centre. The cast of nearly 40 includes Leo Moore, Lauren Kinney, Rhaya Gagne, Andrew Stuetz, Nathaniel Dewar, Elizabeth Inglis, Clarissa Howells, Pharaoh MacInnes, Kerri Findlay and Ted McKinney, a release says.Michael Dal Cin produces. The stage management team includes Madeline Hubbard, Cand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/into-the-woods-takes-root-on-sault-stage-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/into-the-woods-takes-root-on-sault-stage-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel hit with 'extraordinary challenges']]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel&lsquo;s board and management &ldquo;took decisive action&ldquo; to respond to extraordinary challenges facing the Canadian steel industry in 2025, the company&rsquo;s brass said in a letter to shareholders. &ldquo;U.S. trade measures &ndash; unprecedented in scope &ndash; designed to eliminate Canadian steel imports into the United States, fundamentally decoupled previously integrated North American supply chains,&ldquo; board chair Andy Harshaw and chief executive officer Rajat Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-hit-with-extraordinary-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-hit-with-extraordinary-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife makes Sault musician Tremblay's work sing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good help close to home was easy to find when Brian Tremblay recorded his new album. His wife, Lynn Ekroth, makes several appearances on Songs for the Modern Cowboy. The collection of 12 original songs penned by Tremblay was released April 18.Ekroth contributes percussion, backing vocals and duets with her hubby of more than 30 years on They Wont Take Us Alive and Bump in the Road. &ldquo;She&lsquo;s my toughest critic and my biggest fan,&ldquo;Tremblay told The Sault Star. &ldquo;When I need a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wife-makes-sault-musician-tremblays-work-sing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wife-makes-sault-musician-tremblays-work-sing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;It's all gonna work out fine&rsquo;: Last-minute twist didn&rsquo;t stop Scott Woods&rsquo;s show]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was little time to fiddle around.Upon learning his sister and long-time musical collaborator Kendra (Woods) Norris wouldn&rsquo;t be able to suit up for the current Scott Wood Band tour, the famous fiddler knew he had to act if the show were to go on.There were, indeed, complications.Posters and plugs adorned with Kendra&rsquo;s image were already printed and farmed out and set lists were composed reflecting her keyboard and vocal contributions. And then there&rsquo;s all the extracurricu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoits-all-gonna-work-out-finersquo-last-minute-twist-didnrsquot-stop-scott-woodsrsquos-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoits-all-gonna-work-out-finersquo-last-minute-twist-didnrsquot-stop-scott-woodsrsquos-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Real-life' lessons learned at reinvigorated Sault outdoor learning centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aliya Causley has a classroom with a great view. The Grade 6 student at Holy Cross relishes the chance to learn at St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre. The 180-acre site on Goulais Avenue operated by Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board hosts an outdoor education program for 67 students in Grades 6 to 8 this academic year. Causley, who attends St. Kateri half-days Monday to Friday, enjoys &ldquo;the beautiful scenery&rdquo; at the property formerly known as Camp Korah. The forest, water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/real-life-lessons-learned-at-reinvigorated-sault-outdoor-learning-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/real-life-lessons-learned-at-reinvigorated-sault-outdoor-learning-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair found in hot wheels on Pilgrim Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were allegedly found in a vehicle stolen from a business.Their automobile was stopped on Pilgrim Street on May 16, police say.Amanda Diggins, 41, and Kerri Peplow-Nahwegahbow, 48, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000Court date for the accused is Aug. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-found-in-hot-wheels-on-pilgrim-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-found-in-hot-wheels-on-pilgrim-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim hit with hammer in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was allegedly hit with a hammer at a downtown residence.The assault happened May 13 in the 100 block of Church Street, police say.The victim was also allegedly threatened with physical harm if property was not given to a male suspect. The same male is also accused of entering a unit in the 100 block of East Street with another person on May 8. An occupant was forcibly confined, struck with an object and had items belonging to them stolen, police say. Both victims suffered minor injurie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-hit-with-hammer-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-hit-with-hammer-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College cuts faculty jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault College is laying off eight faculty members because of low enrolment in some programs. The move was prompted by &ldquo;recent changes to international student intake policies,&rdquo; said director of corporate communications and stakeholder relations Stephanie Pagnucco in an email to The Sault Star.&ldquo;These reductions are directly tied to programs with low enrolment where no new intakes are planned for the foreseeable future,&rdquo; she said. Pagnucco did not comment on when the cuts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-cuts-faculty-jobs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-cuts-faculty-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen Sault soldier Hounsell mourned in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 23, 2001Mary Thomson earned third spot in the Canada-Wide Science Fair&lsquo;s senior physical science category with Thin Film Interference: How Thick is Thin?Tyler Park&lsquo;s Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Onions placed second in the life-science division. Thomson and Park are students at Sir James Dunn Collegiate and Vocational School and Bawating Collegiate and Vocational School. May 23, 1951Sault Ste. Marie Retail Food Merchants&lsquo; Association is seeking an agreement with lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fallen-sault-soldier-hounsell-mourned-in-1916-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fallen-sault-soldier-hounsell-mourned-in-1916-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman enters Simpson Street home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who allegedly broke into a central-area home ran off when confronted by a resident.Police went to the 100 block of Simpson Street late Tuesday afternoon, a release says.A suspect was found several hours later. Alicia Mancino, 29, was charged with break, enter dwelling house, commit indictable offence and three counts fail to comply with probation order. Her court date is Aug. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-enters-simpson-street-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-enters-simpson-street-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fantastic project': Ford open to talks on Port of Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker didn&rsquo;t let the opportunity pass. With a front-row audience at a massive funding and expansion announcement for Tenaris that included Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canada Minister of Industry Melanie Joly, Shoemaker slipped in a friendly reminder of the city&rsquo;s top priority and his own request for a deep-water port.Shoemaker pointed out that Tenaris&rsquo; $306 million expansion project shows what is possible when government works together with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fantastic-project-ford-open-to-talks-on-port-of-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fantastic-project-ford-open-to-talks-on-port-of-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep driver sought after hitting pedestrian]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver left after hitting a pedestrian on Great Northern Road earlier this month.A dark-coloured Jeep, leaving an eatery in the 300 block of Great Northern Road, struck a northbound walker at about 10:15 a.m. on May 14, a release says. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. Anyone who has footage of the collision, or saw what happened, can call Const. Ben Williams at Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300, ext. 382.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jeep-driver-sought-after-hitting-pedestrian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jeep-driver-sought-after-hitting-pedestrian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenaris unveils $306M expansion project in Sault, adding 200 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tenaris is launching a $306 million expansion plan into its Sault Ste. Marie manufacturing plant and is getting federal and provincial government help to do so. Together, the governments are providing $152.2 million of funding for the expansion plan, which will take about 30 months to complete. The federal government is investing $76.2 million from Canada&rsquo;s Strategic Response Fund into the project that will add an additional 200 jobs to the 800-person workforce.The Ontario government is p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tenaris-unveils-306m-expansion-project-in-sault-adding-200-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tenaris-unveils-306m-expansion-project-in-sault-adding-200-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pushes jail guard down stairs, chokes partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who choked his partner, assaulted a jail guard and threatened Station Mall security guards will serve the rest of his sentence in the community.Ontario Court Justice Rebecca Shamai opted to give Calvin Harper a conditional sentence order instead of more time behind bars on Thursday. He was being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. Harper pleaded guilty to 14 offences including assaulting the mother of his five-year-old child, breaking the front window of her residence with a shove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-pushes-jail-guard-down-stairs-chokes-partner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-pushes-jail-guard-down-stairs-chokes-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman steals from Sault stores 17 times: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman stole merchandise valued at nearly $4,000 from seven businesses over about a three-month span, police say.The 17 alleged thefts happened between Feb. 13 and May 6. The suspect turned herself in to police on Thursday.Lindsey Jones, 37, was charged with fail to attend court, fail to attend for fingerprints and 17 counts theft under $5,000.She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-steals-from-sault-stores-17-times-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-steals-from-sault-stores-17-times-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man striking woman in Sault 'isolated incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man striking his partner in the face with an open hand and pushing her during an argument about money last fall was &ldquo;an isolated incident,&ldquo; his lawyer said Thursday. Defence lawyer Eric McCooeye said the confrontation at a motel on Great Northern Road on Oct. 4 was &ldquo;a very short matter.&ldquo; &ldquo;Everything calmed down immediately,&ldquo; he told Ontario Court Justice Rebecca Shamai. Dieter Prairie Chicken pleaded guilty to assault, failing to attend court and not comply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-striking-woman-in-sault-isolated-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-striking-woman-in-sault-isolated-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for missing court, probation dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of no-shows earned a man a jolt in jail. Xavier Stoneypoint did not see his probation officer, get his fingerprints taken or go to court on two dates between October 2025 and March 2026, court heard Thursday. Stoneypoint&lsquo;s 40 days of pre-sentence custody were enhanced to 60. The preparation of a Gladue report was waived for the 38-year-old Stoneypoint, who is Indigenous. He declined to address the court. Ontario Court Justice Rebecca Shamai encouraged Stoneypoint to seek training]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-jailed-for-missing-court-probation-dates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-jailed-for-missing-court-probation-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorized drones over Soo Locks a ‘serious’ no-no]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drone owners are asked to keep an eye to the sky when operating their remote-control aircraft. Some areas are just off limits. Airspace over the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is restricted, as designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) &sect;99.7, unauthorized drone operations over the Soo Locks are prohibited due to &ldquo;national security, defense, and public safety concerns,&rdquo; said a release Thursday from U.S. Army]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/unauthorized-drones-over-soo-locks-a-serious-no-no/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/unauthorized-drones-over-soo-locks-a-serious-no-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missanabie Cree First Nation purchases former Agero call centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missanabie Cree First Nation is expanding its footprint in Sault Ste. Marie. It has recently purchased the former Agero building on Pim Street, which has been vacant for more than a decade. The First Nation has already gained ownership of the building and renovations have begun, said Missanabie Chief Jason Gauthier.The 35,000 square foot building will be converted into a training centre, he said. It&rsquo;s currently zoned general commercial. Renovations are expected to be completed next spring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missanabie-cree-first-nation-purchases-former-agero-call-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missanabie-cree-first-nation-purchases-former-agero-call-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S&amp;T Electrical to construct new transmission line to power up Algoma Steel's EAFs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie company has been selected to construct the new transmission line that will get power from Third Line to the city&rsquo;s west end to serve Algoma Steel&rsquo;s electric arc furnaces.PUC Transmission has selected S&amp;T Electrical Contractors Ltd., to install the key transmission infrastructure for the project. The 230 kV transmission line and a transmission station will stretch about 10 kilometres from Hydro One&rsquo;s Third Line Transformer Station to the new station on Ya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sampt-electrical-to-construct-new-transmission-line-to-power-up-algoma-steels-eafs-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sampt-electrical-to-construct-new-transmission-line-to-power-up-algoma-steels-eafs-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.&amp;T. Electrical to construct new transmission line to power up Algoma Steel's EAFs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie company has been selected to construct the new transmission line that will get power from Third Line to the city&rsquo;s west end to serve Algoma Steel&rsquo;s electric arc furnaces.PUC Transmission has selected S&amp;T Electrical Contractors Limited to install the key transmission infrastructure for the project. The 230 kV transmission line and a transmission station will stretch about 10 kilometres from Hydro One&rsquo;s Third Line Transformer Station to the new station on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sampt-electrical-to-construct-new-transmission-line-to-power-up-algoma-steels-eafs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sampt-electrical-to-construct-new-transmission-line-to-power-up-algoma-steels-eafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mighty Fitz broken into at least 2 pieces in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 1976The stern of the Edmund Fitzgerald was discovered upside down. The freighter&rsquo;s wreckage is in 530 feet of water in Lake Superior. The Fitzgerald is broken into at least two pieces. Demand for CB radios has been so great McClelland-Dumanski Ltd., recently opened a section handling only the equipment. &ldquo;The manufacturer couldn&rsquo;t meet the demand for a while, and people had to wait up to two months to get their equipment,&rdquo; said service manager Lawrence Mageran. Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mighty-fitz-broken-into-at-least-2-pieces-in-1976-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mighty-fitz-broken-into-at-least-2-pieces-in-1976-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds provide $12.9M for Missanabie Cree housing complex in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 33-unit transitional housing complex will replace the former Catalina Hotel with almost $13 million of federal government support.Ominisko-ililo-Washehikanisis (Thunder Beings Lodge) will be created by the Missanabie Cree First Nation as a short-term supportive housing complex for their members.Sault Ste. Marie &ndash; Algoma MP Terry Sheehan announced the federal government will contribute $12.9 million in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund and Build Canada Homes. The three-stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feds-provide-129m-for-missanabie-cree-housing-complex-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feds-provide-129m-for-missanabie-cree-housing-complex-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He never left the island&rsquo;: Witness accounts renew scrutiny in 2001 disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Pollari was 14 when he disappeared from St. Joseph Island in 2001. For years, the case was widely viewed as a possible runaway situation. Despite multiple investigations and searches over the years, no trace of him has ever been found.Now, newly surfaced witness accounts are prompting fresh scrutiny of how the disappearance was handled in its earliest stages.&ldquo;I know something bad happened to him,&rdquo; Justin&rsquo;s mother, Lori Smith, told The Sault Star. &ldquo;He would never m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/he-never-left-the-islandrsquo-witness-accounts-renew-scrutiny-in-2001-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/he-never-left-the-islandrsquo-witness-accounts-renew-scrutiny-in-2001-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault MPP Chris Scott court resolution delayed again]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expected resolution of charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott didn&rsquo;t happen Wednesday.Assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods asked that Scott&rsquo;s matter be adjourned to late June or early July. He spoke on behalf of Katherine Rogozinski who is prosecuting Scott&rsquo;s case.No reason was given to Ontario Court Justice for the adjournment request.Scott, represented by Toronto-based defence lawyer Michael Lacy, returns to court June 24 at 10 a.m.The first-term provincial rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpp-chris-scott-court-resolution-delayed-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mpp-chris-scott-court-resolution-delayed-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duffers shoot for laughs in Sault staging of The Foursome]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game&rsquo;s changed for four college chums who gather for a reunion. Fifteen years have passed since Cameron, Donnie, Rick and Ted last rubbed shoulders. The party&lsquo;s over. Donnie is embracing domestic life. The hardware store manager is married and raising five kids. Ted is hitting the booze with a little too much enthusiasm. Rick keeps grasping at various schemes to make big bucks. Cam regrets the amigos haven&rsquo;t stayed in closer contact. As they get reacquainted &ldquo;the sto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/duffers-shoot-for-laughs-in-sault-staging-of-the-foursome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/duffers-shoot-for-laughs-in-sault-staging-of-the-foursome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expected resolution pushed back for Sault MPP Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expected resolution of charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott didn&rsquo;t happen WednesdayAssistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods asked that Scott&rsquo;s matter be adjourned to late June or early July. He spoke on behalf of Katherine Rogozinski who is prosecuting Scott&rsquo;s case. No reason was given to Ontario Court Justice for the adjournment request.Scott, represented by Toronto-based defence lawyer Michael Lacy, returns to court June 24 at 10 a.m.The first-term provincial rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/expected-resolution-pushed-back-for-sault-mpp-scott/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/expected-resolution-pushed-back-for-sault-mpp-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim hit with bear spray outside Sault home]]></title><description><![CDATA[An adult was allegedly hit with bear spray after telling a youth to leave an outdoor gathering at a central-area home early Sunday. Police went to the 0 to 100 block of Chestnut Street South at about 12:30 a.m., a release says.The victim was taken to Sault Area Hospital with minor injuries. The accused, 16, was charged with administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm, assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts failure to compl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-hit-with-bear-spray-outside-sault-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-hit-with-bear-spray-outside-sault-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital among those struggling under Ontario Funding Gap: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario gets a failing grade in investing and protecting its health care system, according to a new report. Andrew Longhurst, of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, said the province has been digging itself into a deep hospital funding crisis and the problem will only get worse until it takes immediate action to improve finances and capacity and develop a provincial health workforce strategy and capital plan.Longhurst, the researcher and author of the report Failure, By Design: Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-among-those-struggling-under-ontario-funding-gap-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospital-among-those-struggling-under-ontario-funding-gap-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contribution of Anna McCrea school recognized at police awards luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service presented 2026 Police Community Awards on Tuesday, May 12 during a luncheon held at Grand Gardens Downtown Centre.Anna McCrea public school was honoured for its year-long commitment to community support through initiatives including the Terry Fox Run, Relay for Life, food drives and fundraising efforts, with students and staff supporting local organizations such as ARCH, Caf&eacute; 4 Good and the Soup Kitchen in helping address food insecurity across the communi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/contribution-of-anna-mccrea-school-recognized-at-police-awards-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/contribution-of-anna-mccrea-school-recognized-at-police-awards-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Police seeks applicants for chief’s advisory committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is establishing a new Chief&rsquo;s Community Advisory Committee and invites members of the community to apply.The committee will provide a forum for community voices to help inform policing priorities, service initiatives, and emerging community issues, says a media release. The initiative is designed to strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration between the SSMPS and the community it serves.The committee will consist of community members with diverse liv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-seeks-applicants-for-chiefs-advisory-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-seeks-applicants-for-chiefs-advisory-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Marys River swimming pool needs a plebiscite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipal plebiscites (or referendums) in Ontario are direct votes on local matters held during municipal elections, which occur every four years on the fourth Monday of October. For the upcoming Oct. 26 vote, municipalities can place questions on the ballot to gauge public opinion or pass binding referendums on municipal issues.As outlined in the Ontario Municipal Elections Act, 1996, a referendum is binding if at least 50% of eligible electors vote, and a majority of greater than 50% votes &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/st-marys-river-swimming-pool-needs-a-plebiscite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/st-marys-river-swimming-pool-needs-a-plebiscite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Services door-to-door smoke and CO alarm program returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services encourages the public to test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the home at least once a month &ndash; firefighters will even show you how.With the Victoria Day holiday weekend coming up, the start of the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services In-Service Smoke and CO Alarm Program is following closely behind. Firefighters will be going door-to-door in neighbourhoods throughout the city spreading awareness about fire safety to the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie. The In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-services-door-to-door-smoke-and-co-alarm-program-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-services-door-to-door-smoke-and-co-alarm-program-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault police issues concern over game of ‘Senior Assassin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service advises local students to exercise caution if participating in the trending &ldquo;Senior Assassin&rdquo; water gun game.The game&mdash;often played by graduating high school students&mdash;typically involves participants using water guns to &ldquo;eliminate&rdquo; assigned targets and win prizes.Police recognize this activity may be intended as a fun way for students to socialize, relieve stress, and celebrate with classmates before graduation; however, it can c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-issues-concern-over-game-of-senior-assassin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-police-issues-concern-over-game-of-senior-assassin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzgerald wreck probed in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2001SSM Online is going out of business. The local internet provider announced earlier this week it will be discontinuing its dial-in service by month end. May 19, 1976A cable-controlled underway recovery vehicle is being used today to examine the remains of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 730-foot freighter which sank near Whitefish Bay during a violent storm last November. The federal government is hopeful of completing its share of construction on the Pine Street pleasure boat marina by mid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fitzgerald-wreck-probed-in-1976-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fitzgerald-wreck-probed-in-1976-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health care key topic at SOAR June meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOAR Chapter 6-17 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 in the restaurant at Gateway Casino. Lunch options are from the new $9.99 lunch menu. Beverage and dessert are extra. Pay your server. The business meeting will be in the Parlour following lunch, with Albert Dupuis, chairperson of the Algoma Chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition, discussing the current state of proposed health-care changes in Ontario and Canada. Members may pay 2026 dues following the business meeting. For those pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/health-care-key-topic-at-soar-june-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/health-care-key-topic-at-soar-june-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie stabbing leaves one dead; woman charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been arrested and charged in connection to a homicide Saturday at a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue. Around 11:30 p.m., 911 communicators received a report of a person having been stabbed inside a residence at a multi-unit residential building. Officers were dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to hospital and pronounced dead. Marina Turco, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim &ndash; not named &ndash; and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-woman-charged/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-woman-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie stabbing leaves one dead; one woman charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been arrested and charged in connection to a homicide Saturday at a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue. Around 11:30 p.m., 911 communicators received a report of a person having been stabbed inside a residence at a multi-unit residential building. Officers were dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to hospital and pronounced dead. Marina Turco, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim &ndash; not named &ndash; and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-woman-charged/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-woman-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie stabbing leaves one dead; one charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been arrested and charged in connection to a homicide Saturday at a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue. Around 11:30 p.m., 911 communicators received a report of a person having been stabbed inside a residence at a multi-unit residential building. Officers were dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to hospital and pronounced dead. Marina Turco, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim &ndash; not named &ndash; and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-charged-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-charged-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie stabbing leaves one dead, one charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been arrested and charged in connection to a homicide Saturday at a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue. Around 11:30 p.m., 911 communicators received a report of a person having been stabbed inside a residence at a multi-unit residential building. Officers were dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to hospital and pronounced dead. Marina Turco, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim and accused were known to one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-charged/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-one-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring Prince Township fire chief Hemsworth will be in ‘background’]]></title><description><![CDATA[After eight years as Prince Township&rsquo;s fire Chief Steve Hemsworth has presented his last monthly report to council. But he&rsquo;s not yet ready to say his final farewell. Hemsworth announced that he will &ldquo;step back&rdquo; from fighting structure fires but will remain with the volunteer fire department as medical first responder and as a pump operator for wildland firefighting. Jim Boissineau, the longtime deputy fire chief, will retire &ldquo;and live out his best life,&rdquo; Hems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retiring-prince-township-fire-chief-hemsworth-will-be-in-background/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retiring-prince-township-fire-chief-hemsworth-will-be-in-background/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draw helps Sault Community Theatre Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new monthly 50/50 draw helps raise cash for Sault Community Theatre Centre. Draws take place the first Monday of each month, a release says. The first draw is June 5. &ldquo; Every ticket helps us continue building new opportunities for artists, audiences, and young people in our region,&rdquo; said manager and artistic director Garrett Abrams. Tickets start at one for $5 and can be purchased at rafflebox.ca/raffle/sctc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/draw-helps-sault-community-theatre-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/draw-helps-sault-community-theatre-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking up at Trinity Tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is done on the top floor of Trinity Tower on Northern Avenue on Sunday. The nine-storey apartment building operated by Cara Community Corporation will feature 108 units. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/looking-up-at-trinity-tower/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/looking-up-at-trinity-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighting crew honoured with Heroes of Service award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services were recognized at the 2026 Heroes of Service Awards hosted by Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Inc. at Grand Gardens North.The team of Acting Platoon Chief Richard Bishop, Captain Brian Turpin, firefighters Derrek Coccimiglio, Noah Grigg, Mark McLean, and Deputy Chief Mark Morgenstern was honoured for its response to a March 2025 apartment fire where crews arrived to find smoke pouring from a three-storey, 18-unit building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/firefighting-crew-honoured-with-heroes-of-service-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/firefighting-crew-honoured-with-heroes-of-service-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important details missing in Tory MP’s floor-crosser complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a recent speech in the House of Commons that she later shared on X, Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder claimed the Liberals have been trying to poach Conservatives, including herself.In an article in the National Post, Terry Newman decried the news that such a thing was happening.I decried it, too, but for a far different reason. Her story was incomplete, as was the article written by Newman.Newman followed up DeRidder&rsquo;s speech with a phone call to hear her story, which he said in his piec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/important-details-missing-in-tory-mps-floor-crosser-complaint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/important-details-missing-in-tory-mps-floor-crosser-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Loops transit system two years in development]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Sault Ste. Marie recently announced the opening of a new transit system to begin on June 7.To be called the &lsquo;Sault Loops.&rsquo; those on the design committee say the redesigned system will improve stop frequency, reliability, and overall rider experience.The Sault Loops transit network has been in development for approximately two years.&ldquo;During that time, city staff reviewed operational data, ridership trends, route performance, population growth patterns, and public feedba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-loops-transit-system-two-years-in-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-loops-transit-system-two-years-in-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding boom aids Indigenous education]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark announcement this April, the Ontario government committed $57 million to support Indigenous education institutes across the province. For Algoma District, the funding allows for the Sault&rsquo;s Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig the opportunity to nearly double its operations.&ldquo;The funding could not have come at a better time,&rdquo; said Mary Wabano-McKay, President and CAO of Shingwauk, the Centre of Excellence in Anishinaabe Education.&ldquo;We were dealing with shortfalls in ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/funding-boom-aids-indigenous-education/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/funding-boom-aids-indigenous-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault's Sims was author, advocate for MS and MAID]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diane Sims, a journalist and Order of Canada recipient from Sault Ste. Marie, died May 8 in Stratford. The Sault Collegiate Institute graduate was 68. The former Sault Star intern was honoured for her advocacy for people with multiple sclerosis and her journey with medical assistance in dying by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in 2025. Sims was recognized as &ldquo;a celebrated author and accessibility advocate.&rdquo; Her published works included Living Beyond the Shadow and Gardens of Our Souls: A Corre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-sims-was-author-advocate-for-ms-and-maid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-sims-was-author-advocate-for-ms-and-maid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drive helps missing Sault angler's family]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online fundraising campaign has drawn more than $7,000 in donations to help a family of a Sault Ste. Marie man who went missing after fishing north of the city in late April. Terry Garson, 68, was last seen April 27 in the Harmony Beach parking lot. He was fishing for trout and smelt. Garson is a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1687.&ldquo; Terry is more than a hardworking union brother,&rdquo; a GoFundMe appeal reads. &ldquo;He is a devoted husband, loyal fri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drive-helps-missing-sault-anglers-family/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/drive-helps-missing-sault-anglers-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Girls Garage host heads to Queen Street Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Girls Garage and Garage Squad host Cristy Lee will be featured at the ninth annual Queen Street Cruise. The event runs June 19 and 20, a release says.Vehicles can be registered. Cost is $20. Event T-shirts are $25. Sign up at queenstreetcruise.com/registration.Event founder Gary Trembinski, Sr., will be honoured. He died in October. Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s Touch-a-Truck runs June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Sears parking lot at Station Mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/all-girls-garage-host-heads-to-queen-street-cruise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/all-girls-garage-host-heads-to-queen-street-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate speaker tackles misinformation in upcoming Sault webinar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of New Westminster Climate Action Hub is the next guest speaker presented by Sault Ste. Marie Climate Hub. Jennifer Nathan speaks May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Her topic is Climate Mis/Disinformation: Turning Insights into Actions, a release says.The registration link to the webinar is available at SSMCH&rsquo;s Facebook page or email saultclimatehub@gmail.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/climate-speaker-tackles-misinformation-in-upcoming-sault-webinar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/climate-speaker-tackles-misinformation-in-upcoming-sault-webinar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korah resident dies in Korean War in 1951: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 16, 2001A monument honouring Roman Catholic priests who have served the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie was erected at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Prime Minister Jean Cretien announced the federal government posted a $15 billion surplus last year. &ldquo;We are in the fifth year of surplus, something that has never been seen in Canada in many years,&rdquo; said Cretien. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre has been named a provincial awards finalist by Attractions Canada. May 16, 1951Corp. Calvin Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/korah-resident-dies-in-korean-war-in-1951-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/korah-resident-dies-in-korean-war-in-1951-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine seized during Elliot Lake traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were allegedly found with about 260 grams of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop in Elliot Lake. An SUV was stopped on Highway 108 on Thursday, Ontario Provincial Police say.The street value of the drug is about $26,000.Amber Lafontaine-Sigurdson, 27, and Scott Alex Cuthbertson, 55, both of Elliot Lake, were charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Court date for the accused is July 9 in Elliot Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cocaine-seized-during-elliot-lake-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cocaine-seized-during-elliot-lake-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mischief done to downtown Sault building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly repeatedly went to a downtown-area address he was supposed to avoid. He&rsquo;s also accused of tampering with a secure door at the multi-unit residential building and preventing it from locking. The incidents happened between last Sunday and Wednesday, police say.Kevin Cullis, 66, was charged with two counts mischief under $5,000 and eight counts failure to comply with undertaking. His court date is Aug. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mischief-done-to-downtown-sault-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mischief-done-to-downtown-sault-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man urged to 'move faster' by surety after damaging partner's door in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s surety told him to hurry up after he smashed the front door window of his partner&rsquo;s central-area home in February, court heard Friday.The woman&rsquo;s scared children covered their ears when Watson Desmoulin was banging on the door on Feb. 20, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods. Desmoulin&rsquo;s partner saw him run to a family member&rsquo;s vehicle as he yelled out the damage was an accident. His relative was gesturing at him to &ldquo;move faster,&rdquo; Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-urged-to-move-faster-by-surety-after-damaging-partners-door-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-urged-to-move-faster-by-surety-after-damaging-partners-door-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man urged to 'move faster' after damaging partner's door in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s surety told him to hurry up after he smashed the front door window of his partner&rsquo;s central-area home in February, court heard Friday.The woman&rsquo;s scared children covered their ears when Watson Desmoulin was banging on the door on Feb. 20, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods. Desmoulin&rsquo;s partner saw him run to a family member&rsquo;s vehicle as he yelled out the damage was an accident. His relative was gesturing at him to &ldquo;move faster,&rdquo; Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-urged-to-move-faster-after-damaging-partners-door-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-urged-to-move-faster-after-damaging-partners-door-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones brings love of blues to Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic rock got JW &ndash;Jones rolling towards the blues.The Juno nominee&rsquo;s ear for Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin led him to blues royalty such as BB King, Muddy Waters and Howlin&rsquo; Wolf.&ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t long before I realized all of their material and influence was coming from the traditional blues,&rdquo; Jones told The Sault Star during a telephone interview from Ottawa. Hendrix directed Jones to Stevie Ray Vaughan and other blues greats such as Albert King. &ldquo;It kept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jones-brings-love-of-blues-to-sault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jones-brings-love-of-blues-to-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault protest planned over Conservation Authority merger, nuclear waste transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Sault Ste. Marie who are worried about provincial decisions that could affect the environment &mdash; including merging conservation authorities &mdash; are bringing their concerns to elected officials. A one-hour protest is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday May 30 outside MPP Chris Scott&rsquo;s office.More than 60 similar events are planned across Ontario, and those numbers continue to grow, said community organizer Michele McCleave. &ldquo;Grassroots organizations from across the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-protest-planned-over-conservation-authority-merger-nuclear-waste-transport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-protest-planned-over-conservation-authority-merger-nuclear-waste-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudbury Wolves defenceman receives OPP honour for livesaving rescue near Thessalon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luca Blonda was 14 years old when an evening walk near Thessalon suddenly turned life-threatening. Nearly three years later, the Sault Ste. Marie local and Sudbury Wolves defenceman was formally recognized with an Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner&rsquo;s Citation for Lifesaving after rescuing a drowning woman from shallow water near his then-girlfriend&rsquo;s family trailer near Pinecrest Tent and Trailer Park. On July 21, 2023, Blonda and his girlfriend were out walking when they heard a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sudbury-wolves-defenceman-receives-opp-honour-for-livesaving-rescue-near-thessalon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sudbury-wolves-defenceman-receives-opp-honour-for-livesaving-rescue-near-thessalon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman tests police patience at Tim Hortons on John Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was eventually charged after she kept returning to Tim Hortons on John Street to panhandle after being repeatedly warned by police to stay away from the coffee shop. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service had repeated dealings with Peggy Alton between May 2025 and March 2026, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods on Friday. Officers used their discretion and used other means short of charging her &ndash; to a point. Police were &ldquo;in a tough position,&rdquo; said Woods, but Alton didn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tests-police-patience-at-tim-hortons-on-john-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tests-police-patience-at-tim-hortons-on-john-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman tests police patience at eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was eventually charged after she kept returning to Tim Hortons on John Street to panhandle after being repeatedly warned by police to stay away from the coffee shop. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service had repeated dealings with Peggy Alton between May 2025 and March 2026, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods on Friday. Officers used their discretion and used other means short of charging her &ndash; to a point. Police were &ldquo;in a tough position,&rdquo; said Woods, but Alton didn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tests-police-patience-at-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-tests-police-patience-at-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FONOM conference highlights need for stronger Northern partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time for Sault Ste. Marie to develop stronger partnerships with neighbouring communities across the Algoma District, says city councillor Sandra Hollingsworth.The Ward 1 councillor, who represents council on the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and is a member of the board, said community partnerships are becoming more important with higher levels of government.She recently returned from FONOM&rsquo;s annual conference themed Connecting Communities, Drawing Growt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fonom-conference-highlights-need-for-stronger-northern-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fonom-conference-highlights-need-for-stronger-northern-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant sale runs Saturday at Sault canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plant sale hosted by Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society runs Saturday. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon near the superintendent&rsquo;s house at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own box, cart or bags, a release says. Small bills and coins are appreciated. E-transfer is available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plant-sale-runs-saturday-at-sault-canal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plant-sale-runs-saturday-at-sault-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds push crime-fighting legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government wants to make it tougher for persons accused of repeatedly stealing from businesses to get bail. &ldquo; I understand that many businesses are suffering from great loss and aren&rsquo;t able to continue operations,&rdquo; said Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota during a visit to Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday.Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, was introduced last fall and is currently before the Senate. It&rsquo;s one of eight pieces of crime-r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feds-push-crime-fighting-legislation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feds-push-crime-fighting-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just what the doctor ordered: Underserviced Thessalon signs new MD on ‘permanent basis’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thessalon health-care services have received a much-needed shot in the arm with news a new physician will soon hang his shingle in the underserviced town, east of Sault Ste. Marie.Dr. David McLaren has signed a contract to join the Huron Shores Family Health Team &ndash; Thessalon Site &ndash; beginning early next month, the town posted on social media Wednesday.After serving the community as a locum physician, McLaren&rsquo;s decision to practise there on a &ldquo;permanent basis&rdquo; is an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-underserviced-thessalon-signs-new-md-on-permanent-basis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-underserviced-thessalon-signs-new-md-on-permanent-basis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For this Sault family, childhood leukemia changed the meaning of home]]></title><description><![CDATA[When three-year-old Zack Seabrook returned home to Sault Ste. Marie after months of leukemia treatment in London, Ont., the house didn&rsquo;t feel familiar.&ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t recognize the house,&rdquo; his mother, Sophie Seabrook, said. &ldquo;And he said, &lsquo;I want to go back to my house.&rsquo;&rdquo;For several months, Zack&rsquo;s world had been hospitals, treatment rooms and Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario, where the Seabrook family stayed while he underwent treatment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/for-this-sault-family-childhood-leukemia-changed-the-meaning-of-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/for-this-sault-family-childhood-leukemia-changed-the-meaning-of-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind spares Hawk Junction from forest fire in 1951: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 14, 2001Sault Ste. Marie environmentalists are preparing a report they hope will block the planned development of the Gros Cap bluff area. May 14, 1976Separate school teachers were recently informed of their accountability for their public actions and statements concerning religious matters. They received a letter last month from the separate school board advising them if they publicly deviated from the communion of the church or its teaching authority, they could be requested to submit the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wind-spares-hawk-junction-from-forest-fire-in-1951-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wind-spares-hawk-junction-from-forest-fire-in-1951-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales slump in Q1 for Algoma Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel Group lost nearly $160 million in the first quarter. Shipments stood at 223,681 tons between January and March. That&rsquo;s a steep drop of more than 50 per cent compared to 469,731 tons in the same three-month span in 2025. Revenue plunged 42 per cent from $517.1 million to $266.9 million due to the &ldquo;significant decline&rdquo; in steel sold, said chief financial officer Michael Moraca during a conference call with analysts on Wednesday.The dramatic drop in orders &ldquo;mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sales-slump-in-q1-for-algoma-steel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sales-slump-in-q1-for-algoma-steel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy and Annette Chandler ‘getting excited’ about Troy’s Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[It began as one small step. Now, Troy&rsquo;s Trail continues its journey, making firm footprints as a well-established annual Sault Ste. Marie gathering and fundraiser. The 15th annual Sault-born event to raise awareness and offer support to individuals whose lives have been touched by hydrocephalus and spina bifida, as well as raise funds to assist medical research into the disorders, is slated for June 13. For Troy Chandler, who, along with his wife, Annette, launchedTroy &lsquo;s Trail in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troy-and-annette-chandler-getting-excited-about-troys-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/troy-and-annette-chandler-getting-excited-about-troys-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business entered on Northern Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage was done to enter a north-end business last Friday. Items were taken. Police went to the 200 block of Northern Avenue at about 3:15 a.m., a release says.Crystal Thompson, 31, was charged with break, enter a place, commit indictable offence and failure to attend court.She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/business-entered-on-northern-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/business-entered-on-northern-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, ADSB warn graduating students about risks of viral ‘Senior Assassin’ game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is warning students to exercise caution if they are participating in the viral &ldquo;Senior Assassin&rdquo; water-gun game, saying the trend can create safety risks and trigger serious public misunderstandings.Police say the game, which is commonly played by graduating high school students, involves participants using water guns to &ldquo;eliminate&rdquo; assigned targets as part of an informal end-of-year competition often coordinated through apps and social med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-adsb-warn-graduating-students-about-risks-of-viral-senior-assassin-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-adsb-warn-graduating-students-about-risks-of-viral-senior-assassin-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker punched, shoved at Northern Avenue business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker at a north-end business was hurt trying to stop a man who allegedly took goods without paying last Saturday.The victim was shoved and punched in the 200 block of Northern Avenue East, police say. Minor injuries were suffered. Michael Huluk, 29, was charged with robbery.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-punched-shoved-at-northern-avenue-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-punched-shoved-at-northern-avenue-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect keeps going to Wellington Street East building: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person repeatedly went to a multi-unit residential buildng in the downtown area that was supposed to be avoided, police say.Visits were allegedly made over four days between May 2 and 6. A bandana was worn the last time. The suspect is accused of struggling with police when arrested. Skylar Ingram, 28, was charged with obstruct peace officer, two counts disguise with intent and four counts each failure to comply with undertaking and fail to comply with probation order. The accused was held in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspect-keeps-going-to-wellington-street-east-building-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspect-keeps-going-to-wellington-street-east-building-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker punched at downtown business in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly punched a worker at a downtown business when he was confronted taking items last Saturday.He left the business, but returned and damaged property, police say.A suspect is accused of having a gram of suspected fentanyl in his possession.Corey McIntyre, 33, was charged with robbery, mischief under $5,000, possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and fail to comply with probation order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-punched-at-downtown-business-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-punched-at-downtown-business-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel loses $159M in Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE CANADIAN PRESSSAULT STE. MARIE &mdash; Algoma Steel Group Inc. reported a net loss of $159.4 million during the first quarter, compared with a net loss of $24.5 million during the same period a year earlier.That amounted to a net loss per diluted common share of $1.46 compared with a loss of of 48 cents during the prior-year quarter.The Sault Ste. Marie-based steel producer says its consolidated revenue came in at $296.9 million for the three months ended March 31, down year-over-year from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-loses-159m-in-q1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-loses-159m-in-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies in crash near Desbarats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver from British Columbia is dead following a two-vehicle collision east of Desbarats on Tuesday.The collision happened on Highway 17, near Gordon Lake Road, at about 8 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police say.A commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle collided. A passenger in the CMV was injured. A detour is available while Highway 17 is closed to allow an investigation and cleanup at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-dies-in-crash-near-desbarats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-dies-in-crash-near-desbarats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tow truck boss helps injured mom, son at crash: WILL UPDATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former firefighter is being recognized for helping an injured mother and her toddler son in a deadly Black Road crash earlier this year.Cameron Sweet was about to prepare supper at Pine Ridge Services on Jan. 7 when he heard a loud bang near the east-end business. The Sudbury native, who is the general manager, &ldquo;did the best I could&rdquo; to help at the multi-vehicle collision.He spoke with W endy Hinan, the driver of the vehicle struck by a van that crossed the centre line. The driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tow-truck-boss-helps-injured-mom-son-at-crash-will-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tow-truck-boss-helps-injured-mom-son-at-crash-will-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tow truck boss helps injured mom, son at crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injured mother and her son were helped by a former firefighter who helped at a deadly crash on Black Road earlier this year. Cameron Sweet was about to prepare supper at Pine Ridge Services on Jan. 7 when he heard a loud bang near the east-end business. The Sudbury native, who is the general manager, &ldquo;did the best I could&rdquo; to help at the multi-vehicle collision.He spoke with Wendy Hinan, the driver of the vehicle struck by a van that crossed the centre line. The driver of that ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tow-truck-boss-helps-injured-mom-son-at-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tow-truck-boss-helps-injured-mom-son-at-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired police chief brings down suspect: WILL UPDATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired top cop Bob Davies went to the grocery store and ended up bagging a suspect. Davies was at Churchill Plaza on Feb. 23. He planned to go to Metro. The former chief of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service saw two officers arresting a man with their weapons drawn. The male bolted, jumped a snowbank and started running towards the 38-year police department veteran&rsquo;s truck. Davies exited his vehicle and approached the fleeing male. The two men &ldquo;basically intercepted each other&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retired-police-chief-brings-down-suspect-will-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retired-police-chief-brings-down-suspect-will-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Trucking Association calls for improvements to Highways 17 and 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Trucking Association has joined the fight to improve Highways 17 and 11.The Ontario Trucking Association is calling on the provincial and federal government to accelerate investments in the transportation corridors to improve public safety, ensure economic stability and national connectivity.The association&rsquo;s mission is to educate and enhance the trucking industry for its members.They join the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), the Federation of Northern Ontari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-trucking-association-calls-for-improvements-to-highways-17-and-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-trucking-association-calls-for-improvements-to-highways-17-and-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOHFC gives Sault $858,080 for parks improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is providing $858,080 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. to help the City of Sault Ste. Marie upgrade its parks and outdoor recreational spaces.NOHFC funding is being used to support the City of Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Outdoor Recreation and Parks Improvement Project. By implementing accessibility upgrades and installing new equipment, this project is creating inclusive, barrier&#8209;free parks and outdoor recreation areas, says an Ontario government media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nohfc-gives-sault-858080-for-parks-improvements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nohfc-gives-sault-858080-for-parks-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founding Quilt Guild members reminisce]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild gears up for this year&rsquo;s judged quilt show, Cathy Ferguson, Heddys Stevenson, Marilyn Maki, Pat Sandie, Sharon Griswold, Goldie Taylor, Dorothy Buskard, Janet Johnson and Jane Turgeon, who were some of the founding members, shared information about the formation of the Guild and the first quilt show they organized.&ldquo;Quilting, once a necessity for homesteaders then a pleasant pastime for grandmothers has become a passion for women and men of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/founding-quilt-guild-members-reminisce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/founding-quilt-guild-members-reminisce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proactive Official Plan, housing blight, pothole policies needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month heralded a change in leadership at Sault&rsquo;s Building and Bylaw Enforcement Department, and, along with accumulated millions of dollars in building permit revenue, the question is: Will the Sault finally rid itself of the culture of housing blight that has plagued our city?Recently, City Council passed a resolution asking staff to report back on the potential to create a targeted proactive property standards, yard maintenance, and vacant home bylaw blitz. Again, I ask: What will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/proactive-official-plan-housing-blight-pothole-policies-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/proactive-official-plan-housing-blight-pothole-policies-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University welcomes all to Moose Hide Campaign Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University&rsquo;s Anishinaabe Initiatives Department and Wellness Team, in partnership with Women in Crisis Algoma, the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students&rsquo; Association and the Indigenous Friendship Centre, invite the community to participate in activities recognizing Moose Hide Campaign Day 2026, a grassroots Indigenous-led movement to engage men and boys in the effort to end gender-based violence while promoting healthy, respectful relationships.The first of two events was to be held]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/university-welcomes-all-to-moose-hide-campaign-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/university-welcomes-all-to-moose-hide-campaign-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northland Chorus raises $17,500 as it marks its 65th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northland Chorus of Sault Ste. Marie celebrated a major milestone on April 11, Barbershop Quartet Day, by staging its 65th Anniversary Show before an enthusiastic audience of nearly 660 people.The anniversary concert featured special guests 3.5 Men, the 2024 World Champion Barbershop Quartet, alongside performances by the local Lock Cities Chorus. The event highlighted both musical excellence and the chorus&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to community service, says a media release.Proceeds fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northland-chorus-raises-17500-as-it-marks-its-65th/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northland-chorus-raises-17500-as-it-marks-its-65th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor sought to tow Sault Police vehicles and those seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is looking for a tow company that will tow, as required, Sault Police vehicles or vehicles that are being seized by the Sault Police.Those applying must have all the proper licensing required to operate tow vehicles and all their employees must have a valid Criminal Record Check.In the application, the Sault Ste. Marie police service asks applicants to submit a list of their equipment and all relevant information about their outfit.Applications close on May 22, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/contractor-sought-to-tow-sault-police-vehicles-and-those-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/contractor-sought-to-tow-sault-police-vehicles-and-those-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s hard to find a reason to leave the Canadian federation]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a Canadian, through and through.So much so, in fact, that I get a thrill just knowing it and saying it.I have lived in every province from Ontario west but I never referred to myself as, say, an Albertan, even though I lived in the province for 13 years.For all intents and purposes, I was a Canadian who lived in Alberta.And I guess that my pride in being Canadian is why I got so upset when Quebec held referendums on separation from Canada in 1980 and 1995, both ending with the decision to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-hard-to-find-a-reason-to-leave-the-canadian-federation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-hard-to-find-a-reason-to-leave-the-canadian-federation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help for those without a home]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be hard to navigate the various social assistance programs while experiencing homelessness but the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board does have various programs for those who need them.According to a mid-October 2024 point-in-time count done by Social Services/Services Sociaux Zhawenimi-Anokiittaagewin Sault Ste. Marie had 421 homeless individuals, an increasing rise of 72% from an earlier count, in 2021. A point-in-time count is a one-night snapshot taken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-for-those-without-a-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-for-those-without-a-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help for the homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be hard to navigate the various social assistance programs while experiencing homelessness but the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board does have various programs for those who need them.According to a mid-October 2024 point-in-time count done by Social Services/Services Sociaux Zhawenimi-Anokiittaagewin Sault Ste. Marie had 421 homeless individuals, an increasing rise of 72% from an earlier count, in 2021. A point-in-time count is a one-night snapshot taken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-for-the-homeless/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/help-for-the-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WELL NAMED STREET]]></title><description><![CDATA[WELL NAMED STREET Coach Tom Coulterman, Brad Jacobs, Ryan Harnden and E.J. Harnden hold the new Team Jacobs Way street signs Friday afternoon as the City of Sault Ste. Marie marked the renaming of a portion of Anita Boulevard at the YNCU Curling Centre. The recognition honours the Olympic curling achievements of Jacobs, the Harndens and their local supporters, while celebrating the Sault roots and community pride tied to their success on the world stage. Coulterman has been with the team since]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/well-named-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/well-named-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Algoma newspaper stops publishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Shore Sentinel, Central Algoma&rsquo;s news source for more than 60 years has folded, hampered by declining circulation and ad revenue. The weekly publication based in Thessalon, covered Echo Bay to Iron Bridge until its last issue went to press in late March. &ldquo; It&rsquo;s emotional,&rdquo; said editor Brent Rankin of the press stopping. &ldquo;I really enjoy it.&rdquo; The independent publication has been &ldquo;hovering around break even&rdquo; financially since the COVID-19 p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/central-algoma-newspaper-stops-publishing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/central-algoma-newspaper-stops-publishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUC takes plunge with new water buggy for Sault events]]></title><description><![CDATA[PUC Services is turning the tap on bringing water to community events in Sault Ste. Marie. Its blue and orange water buggy debuted at the ninth annual Run for Change at Roberta Bondar Pavilion on Saturday. The water refill station was bought from Quench Buggy. The cost was not available. Users are encouraged to refill, refresh and repeat. &ldquo;We want to give back to the community,&rdquo; said manager of communications and customer relations Jarius Patterson. He and PUC summer student Connor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/puc-takes-plunge-with-new-water-buggy-for-sault-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/puc-takes-plunge-with-new-water-buggy-for-sault-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP rides waves at emergency preparedness showcase in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Const. David O&rsquo;Hara, of the Sault Ste. Marie RCMP detachment, participates in an emergency preparedness showcase at Downtown Plaza on Saturday. The service&rsquo;s eight-and-a-half metre patrol boat, with 600-horsepower motor, was on display. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rcmp-rides-waves-at-emergency-preparedness-showcase-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rcmp-rides-waves-at-emergency-preparedness-showcase-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket wins $70M Lotto Max jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numbers drawn Friday:2, 6, 8, 33, 35, 43, 44Bonus: 21A single ticket matched all seven numbers.Ten Max Millions draws were held. Three draws had five winners, OLG says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ticket-wins-70m-lotto-max-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ticket-wins-70m-lotto-max-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Jacobs Way unveiled outside Soo Curlers Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Anita Boulevard outside the Soo Curlers Association now carries a new name recognizing one of the most accomplished curling teams in Canadian history.City officials, family members and members of the local curling community gathered Friday afternoon for the unveiling of Team Jacobs Way, honouring the achievements of Brad Jacobs, Ryan Harnden and E.J. Harnden.The renaming recognizes the legacy of the rink that captured Olympic gold in 2014 and helped elevate Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/team-jacobs-way-unveiled-outside-soo-curlers-association/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/team-jacobs-way-unveiled-outside-soo-curlers-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault agencies team up for violent threat assessments of youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community agencies are teaming up to create a protocol that would identify and help youth at risk of committing violence in Algoma District. Fil Lettieri, director of education with Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, started talks with prospective partners in 2023 about creating a violence threat risk assessment after inking a similar agreement that covers Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin. HSCDSB has schools that fall in the same geographic area, said communications officer Kenzie V]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-agencies-team-up-for-violent-threat-assessments-of-youth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-agencies-team-up-for-violent-threat-assessments-of-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrification key to Sault’s economic future, climate expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading expert says Canada should tackle climate change by &ldquo;electrifying everything,&rdquo; and that Sault Ste. Marie is ahead of many other communities because it recognizes potential opportunities and is moving in the right direction. Dr. Bruce Lourie is one of Canada&rsquo;s most influential experts on climate change and sustainability. He&rsquo;s the president of the Ivey Foundation, whose primary focus in the economy and the environment granting program, which provides funding for n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/electrification-key-to-saults-economic-future-climate-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/electrification-key-to-saults-economic-future-climate-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township firefighters, provincial officials offer hot safety tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask residents of wooded communities beyond city limits what they like most about their homes, and chances are they&rsquo;ll talk about how safe they feel having friendly neighbours next door. But increasingly, residents in the wildland urban interface, or WUI (rhymes with gooey), must think about hazards that city dwellers rarely encounter. The changing climate has brought warmer spring and summer temperatures to much of Canada, raising the risk of wildfires that move swiftly over the treetops,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-firefighters-provincial-officials-offer-hot-safety-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-firefighters-provincial-officials-offer-hot-safety-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault lands 2028 Ontario Winter Games, $2M for John Rhodes upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie will host the 2028 Ontario Winter Games after the province announced more than $3 million in funding Friday morning, including $2 million for upgrades to the John Rhodes Community Centre.The announcement, made at John Rhodes by Ontario Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden, Northern Economic Development and Growth Minister George Pirie, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg and Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, marks the return of the provincial multi-sport event to the city for the first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-lands-2028-ontario-winter-games-2m-for-john-rhodes-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-lands-2028-ontario-winter-games-2m-for-john-rhodes-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts head shares tips at Sault event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arts enthusiasts can meet the artistic director of Pat the Dog Theatre Creation on Monday.Lisa O&rsquo;Connell will be at Sault Community Theatre Centre at 7p.m., a release says.She will share how artists can develop projects and careers in regional communities. The Trunk Road venue hosts a staging of Calling the Rock Home, a play by Sudbury-based playwright Karen Thistle on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall or online at saultc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arts-head-shares-tips-at-sault-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arts-head-shares-tips-at-sault-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shed entered on Lake Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shed was entered in the 500 block of Lake Street. The break-in was reported early Wednesday, police say.A suspect was found in the 0 to 100 block of Timothy Place. Items taken were allegedly found near a suspect&rsquo;s vehicle. David Pitawanakwat, 51, was charged with break, enter a place, commit indictable offence, property obtained by crime under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.His court date is July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shed-entered-on-lake-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shed-entered-on-lake-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northland Barbershop Chorus celebrates fundraising milestone for hospital unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northland Barbershop Chorus has topped a six-figure milestone in its support of Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s speech pathology unit. The group donated $17,500 to the unit at its 65th anniversary show on April 11, a release says. That brings the group&rsquo;s total contributed since 1995 to more than $162,000. Alana McIntyre, the speech pathologist who approached the chorus 31 years ago seeking $30 for a communication-assistive device, spoke at last month&rsquo;s concert.&ldquo; I don&rsquo;t thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northland-barbershop-chorus-celebrates-fundraising-milestone-for-hospital-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northland-barbershop-chorus-celebrates-fundraising-milestone-for-hospital-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie's former top cop Hugh Stevenson now Cornwall's chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cornwall Police Service board announced Thursday it has hired Hugh Stevenson as its chief designate until Chief Shawna Spowart&rsquo;s official retirement at the end of 2026.Stevenson will officially become the city&rsquo;s next chief of police on Jan. 1. He will be sworn into his designate position during the board&rsquo;s June 25 meeting.After nearly four decades of working in law enforcement, Stevenson abruptly resigned from his position as chief of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-former-top-cop-hugh-stevenson-now-cornwalls-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-former-top-cop-hugh-stevenson-now-cornwalls-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Sault Ste. Marie's former top cop Hugh Stevenson now Cornwall's chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cornwall Police Service board announced Thursday it has hired Hugh Stevenson as its chief designate until Chief Shawna Spowart&rsquo;s official retirement at the end of 2026.Stevenson will officially become the city&rsquo;s next chief of police on Jan. 1. He will be sworn into his designate position during the board&rsquo;s June 25 meeting.After nearly four decades of working in law enforcement, Stevenson abruptly resigned from his position as chief of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/breaking-sault-ste-maries-former-top-cop-hugh-stevenson-now-cornwalls-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/breaking-sault-ste-maries-former-top-cop-hugh-stevenson-now-cornwalls-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper exploration firm launches Goulais River base]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exploration company searching for copper in the Batchawana Bay area has converted a former horse ranch into its field headquarters.Sterling Metals took possession of the six-and-a-half acre property on Pineshores Road in Goulais River in late December. Purchased for about $900,000, the site dubbed Copperstone Ranch, is a &ldquo;one-stop shop&rdquo; for core logging, staff housing, supplies and other uses. There&rsquo;s several buildings on site including open and closed sheds. &ldquo;We&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/copper-exploration-firm-launches-goulais-river-base/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/copper-exploration-firm-launches-goulais-river-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Thou shalt not,’ doesn’t cut it: Algoma Public Health pumped about novel program proven to slice youth substance use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health appears to be over the moon about Planet Youth.Coalition building and &ldquo;broad&rdquo; engagement with partners across Algoma District are underway to secure commitments of funding and implementation support for the five-year Planet Youth Guidance Program , an evidence-based approach that, officials say, successfully reduces youth substance use.In other words, nip a profound problem plaguing Algoma and other communities directly in the bud.&ldquo;We have already discusse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thou-shalt-not-doesnt-cut-it-algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-slice-youth-substance-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thou-shalt-not-doesnt-cut-it-algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-slice-youth-substance-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health pumped about novel program proven to stem district's dire youth substance use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health appears to be over the moon about Planet Youth.Coalition building and &ldquo;broad&rdquo; engagement with partners across Algoma District are underway to secure commitments of funding and implementation support for the five-year Planet Youth Guidance Program , an evidence-based approach that, officials say, successfully reduces youth substance use.In other words, nip a profound problem plaguing Algoma and other communities directly in the bud.&ldquo;We have already discusse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health pumped about novel program proven to slice youth substance use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health appears to be over the moon about Planet Youth.Coalition building and &ldquo;broad&rdquo; engagement with partners across Algoma District are underway to secure commitments of funding and implementation support for the five-year Planet Youth Guidance Program , an evidence-based approach that, officials say, successfully reduces youth substance use.In other words, nip a profound problem plaguing Algoma and other communities directly in the bud.&ldquo;We have already discusse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-slice-youth-substance-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-proven-to-slice-youth-substance-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health pumped about novel program geared to stem district's dire youth substance use problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health appears to be over the moon about Planet Youth.Coalition building and &ldquo;broad&rdquo; engagement with partners across Algoma District are underway to secure commitments of funding and implementation support for the five-year Planet Youth Guidance Program , an evidence-based approach that, officials say, successfully reduces youth substance use.In other words, nip a profound problem plaguing Algoma and other communities directly in the bud.&ldquo;We have already discusse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-geared-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-geared-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health pumped about novel program geared to stem district's dire youth substance use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health appears to be over the moon about Planet Youth.Coalition building and &ldquo;broad&rdquo; engagement with partners across Algoma District are underway to secure commitments of funding and implementation support for the five-year Planet Youth Guidance Program , an evidence-based approach that, officials say, successfully reduces youth substance use.In other words, nip a profound problem plaguing Algoma and other communities directly in the bud.&ldquo;We have already discusse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-geared-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-public-health-pumped-about-novel-program-geared-to-stem-districts-dire-youth-substance-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoemaker pitches deep-water port at Great Lakes Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Matthew Shoemaker shared the importance a deep-water port would make in Sault Ste. Marie to more than 300 delegates Thursday. He was a panelist at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2026 Conference in Hamilton. Shoemaker joined an international panel of municipal and marine leaders to discuss how communities can leverage port developments to drive long-term economic success.Shoemaker joined Port of Milwaukee Director Benji Timm and AIVP North America Manager Caya Hein.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shoemaker-pitches-deep-water-port-at-great-lakes-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shoemaker-pitches-deep-water-port-at-great-lakes-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault mayor helps unearth legacy of Ontario's forgotten Premier Sir William Hearst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask Matthew Shoemaker about Sir William Hearst and he&rsquo;s able to rhyme off more than a handful of facts about Ontario&rsquo;s 7th Premier and Sault Ste. Marie MPP.The mayor&rsquo;s obsession with Hearst dates back to his high school days when he first discovered there was an Ontario premier who hailed from Sault Ste. Marie.&ldquo;There was nothing here to recognize him here, despite the fact he was incredibly impactful and that made it more disappointing that he did not receive the recogni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mayor-helps-unearth-legacy-of-ontarios-forgotten-premier-sir-william-hearst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mayor-helps-unearth-legacy-of-ontarios-forgotten-premier-sir-william-hearst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found sleeping in vacant Sault home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person as allegedly found sleeping in a vacant residence early Tuesday.Police went to the 200 block of Poplar Avenue at about 4 a.m., a release says.Kari Tikka, 61, was charged with break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence and unlawfully in dwelling house. Court date for the accused is July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-found-sleeping-in-vacant-sault-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-found-sleeping-in-vacant-sault-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran hopes Sault residents remember sacrifices: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2001Crowded quarters, rough seas, cold temperatures and the ever-present danger of attack from German U-boats were all part of Russel Radford&rsquo;s experience serving in the Canadian navy during the Second World War. &ldquo;Our numbers are dwindling very rapidly,&rdquo; he said during a Battle of the Atlantic ceremony at the Civic Ceremony. &ldquo;We hope you all remember the sacrifices that were made and not let it happen again.&rdquo; May 7, 1976Edsel Charles Fleury, a former residen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/veteran-hopes-sault-residents-remember-sacrifices-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/veteran-hopes-sault-residents-remember-sacrifices-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man steals parkas, cereal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man pinched parkas, chocolate bars and boxes of cereal from two businesses. Parkas and hoodies from Sportchek at Station Mall valued at more than $900 were taken on Dec. 3, 2025, said assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan on ednesday.Four boxes of cereal and 15 chocolate bars were stolen from Dollarama at Churchill Plaza on Feb. 21. John McKay, 30, pleaded guilty to those to thefts and five other offences including possessing property obtained by crime and three counts breaching his probation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-parkas-cereal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-steals-parkas-cereal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transits fall on Soo Locks, St. Lawrence Seaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transits on the St. Lawrence Seaway, including Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., fell six per cent in April. The 438 movements compare to 468 in the fourth month of 2025, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp., says. Total cargo shipped fell seven per cent from 4.38 million tonnes to 4.1 million tonnes. Grain shipments dipped 20 per cent from 1.6 million tonnes to 1.3 million tonnes.Iron ore shipments gained 12 per cent from 516,000 tonnes to 577,000 tonnes. Coal fell 29 per cent from 160,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/transits-fall-on-soo-locks-st-lawrence-seaway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/transits-fall-on-soo-locks-st-lawrence-seaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council rejects sole bid for Pointe des Chenes property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only one proponent submitted a proposal to lease the former Pointe des Chenes trailer park property, and that use has been deemed inappropriate by city council.Flicke&rsquo;s Aircraft Centre submitted a request for proposal to the city, but the review committee determined it was not a complementary business to the day park space area. City council agreed.An RFP was originally issued earlier this year for the 28.7 acre property with waterfront access.The property has been vacant since the former]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-sole-bid-for-pointe-des-chenes-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-sole-bid-for-pointe-des-chenes-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio Dance Arts tops at Toronto competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie dance studio was tops at a recent competition in Toronto. Studio Dance Arts earned top studio honours a the Breaking Bounds competition that ran April 22-26, a release says. Fourteen studios participated. The achievement is based on the highest average group scores across all competing studio entries. SDA&rsquo;s competitive team featured 125 dancers, including 12 adult members. They ranged in age from six to 55. This is the fourth year SDA has captured top studio honours. Si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/studio-dance-arts-tops-at-toronto-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/studio-dance-arts-tops-at-toronto-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light works shine bright for Chamber Singers of Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chamber Singers of Algoma raises a glass, or two, to the night sky on Saturday. The group starts their performance at St. Luke&rsquo;s Cathedral with Stars, a choral work by Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds. Various members hold six tuned glasses filled with water to exact pitches, said music director Patty Gartshore in an email to The Sault Star. &ldquo;This creates such a beautiful and mysterious atmosphere which sets the tone for the first half of the concert,&rdquo; she said. The light-rela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/light-works-shine-bright-for-chamber-singers-of-algoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/light-works-shine-bright-for-chamber-singers-of-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Good stories of hope’: Sault Area Hospital Mental Health Week events, symposium geared to build bonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christie Hayos concedes contending with the community&rsquo;s many mental health and addictions challenges can sometimes seem like an uphill battle.&ldquo;It can be daunting and it&rsquo;s really tricky,&rdquo; says Sault Area Hospital&rsquo;s director of mental health and addictions services. &ldquo;Mental health can be chronic for many. &ldquo;And it&rsquo;s hard when you live in a city where you&rsquo;re more likely to bump into people that you may have provided treatment for. So, the separa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/good-stories-of-hope-sault-area-hospital-mental-health-week-events-symposium-geared-to-build-bonds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/good-stories-of-hope-sault-area-hospital-mental-health-week-events-symposium-geared-to-build-bonds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-star night: Sault Star columnist shines at travel industry awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leap of faith has turned into a high five of honours for Postmedia travel writer Nadine Robinson. At a black-tie gala last weekend in Richmond B.C., the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) announced the winners of its 2025 national and recognition awards; Robinson took home five accolades spanning writing and photography. A total of 92 finalists were recognized across 20 categories, with awards presented in both national and specialty recognition streams celebrating excellence in Canadi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/five-star-night-sault-star-columnist-shines-at-travel-industry-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/five-star-night-sault-star-columnist-shines-at-travel-industry-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississauga First Nation woman faces impaired charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A possible impaired driver was reported in Mississauga First Nation last Saturday.An SUV was found in a driveway on Village Road, Ontario Provincial Police say.Melissa Morningstar, 47, of Mississauga First Nation, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.Her court date is June 4 in Elliot Lake. The accused&rsquo;s vehicle as impounded for seven days and licence suspended for 90 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mississauga-first-nation-woman-faces-impaired-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mississauga-first-nation-woman-faces-impaired-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sought, drivers charged, man missing: Police briefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scully soughtEric Scully is wanted by police. Scully, 41, is sought on 19 charges including assault with a weapon and five counts theft under $5,000, a release says.Anyone with information about Scully can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com.Man missingA Sault Ste. Marie man is missing. Mikael Boyce, 26, was last seen Tuesday at about 12:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Great Northern Road. He may have left the area h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sought-drivers-charged-man-missing-police-briefs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sought-drivers-charged-man-missing-police-briefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sought, driver sought, man missing: Police briefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scully soughtEric Scully is wanted by police. Scully, 41, is sought on 19 charges including assault with a weapon and five counts theft under $5,000, a release says.Anyone with information about Scully can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com.Man missingA Sault Ste. Marie man is missing. Mikael Boyce, 26, was last seen Tuesday at about 12:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Great Northern Road. He may have left the area h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sought-driver-sought-man-missing-police-briefs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-sought-driver-sought-man-missing-police-briefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver found in Sault's west end faces impaired charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged after he was found sleeping behind the wheel on a west-end street early Sunday.Police went to the 0 to 100 block of Edison Avenue at about 12:40 a.m., a release says.Anthony Hunt, 52, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation. He was given a court date that was not released by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-found-in-saults-west-end-faces-impaired-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-found-in-saults-west-end-faces-impaired-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Scully is wanted by police. Scully, 41, is sought on 19 charges including assault with a weapon and five counts theft under $5,000, a release says.Anyone with information about Scully can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-wanted-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-wanted-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church hosts craft show on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spring craft show runs Saturday at St. Mary&rsquo;s Ukrainian Catholic Church.Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a release says.More than a dozen booths will be featured. The church is at 293 St. George&rsquo;s Ave. E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/church-hosts-craft-show-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/church-hosts-craft-show-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ReStore wants items from Sault homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Items Sault Ste. Marie residents may want to dispose of during spring cleaning could help Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s ReStore. Paint, appliances, railings, couches, plumbing supplies, shingles and tools are some of the items sought by the Great Northern Road business. E-waste and scrap metal are also accepted, a release says. Donations are accepted Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pickups can be arranged online at habitatsault.ca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/restore-wants-items-from-sault-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/restore-wants-items-from-sault-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Bridge traffic climbs in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic crossing the International Bridge climbed 15 per cent in April. The 58,399 one-way crossings between the Twin Saults compares to 50,937 in April 2025. Commuter fares totalled 31,418 or 54 per cent of all trips, Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority says. Full-fare passenger cards made 21,736 crossings, representing 37 per cent of total trips.Car pulling trailers stood at 566.Commercial trucks made 4,679 trips.International Bridge saw 223,497 crossings between January and April. That&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/international-bridge-traffic-climbs-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/international-bridge-traffic-climbs-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council moves to boost school zone safety, launch education campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council is taking steps to keeping the city&rsquo;s youngest citizens safer around schools.Full-size speed signs and an education awareness plan will be launched by the start of the new school year, while the implementation of community safety zones and the installation of flashing beacons will be deferred until budget deliberations. Late last year, council passed a resolution, moved by Ward 3 Coun. Angela Caputo, to review school safety zones and standardize the zones. She wanted to see i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-moves-to-boost-school-zone-safety-launch-education-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-moves-to-boost-school-zone-safety-launch-education-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production is up at gold operation near Dubreuilville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dubreuilville-area gold operation delivered a strong performance in the first quarter.Alamos Gold&rsquo;s Island Gold District produced 61,200 ounces between January and March, a release says. That&rsquo;s up from 59,200 ounces during the same three-month span in 2025 Revenues of $297.3 million in Q1 surged 84 per cent compared to the same three-month span in 2025 fueled by a jump in the price of gold and number of ounces sold.The Toronto-based Alamos plans to spend between $850and $940 milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/production-is-up-at-gold-operation-near-dubreuilville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/production-is-up-at-gold-operation-near-dubreuilville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball played, Grocer 4 Good group meets: NEWS BRIEFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gardening tips sharedParticipants can learn about vegetable gardening over four sessions at Sault Ste. Marie Museum. Two-hour weekly meetings start Saturday at 10 a.m., a release says.Topics include watering and weeding, harvesting and preserving. Cost is $80. Register at saultmuseum.caGrocer 4 Good meetsGrocer 4 Good&rsquo;s annual general meeting is May 20 at Cafe 4 Good. Start time is 5:30 p.m., a release says. Agenda items include election of directors and presentation of the annual audited]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pickleball-played-grocer-4-good-group-meets-news-briefs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pickleball-played-grocer-4-good-group-meets-news-briefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault book club explores Indigenous author]]></title><description><![CDATA[A title by Indigenous author Robin Wall Kimmerer will be discussed by Voices of Bawating Book Club. Kimmerer&rsquo;s The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World will be explored June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.Registration for the 90-minute session is available at EventBrite or by calling 705-759-5236.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-book-club-explores-indigenous-author/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-book-club-explores-indigenous-author/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen pleads to helping after Poplar Avenue slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen admitted Tuesday he helped another youth who fatally stabbed a man near YMCA of Sault Ste. Marie last fall. Adam Fadel, 23, died of wounds to his chest, abdomen and frontal lobe in the Sept. 13 assault. Paramedics found Fadel with no vital signs in a driveway of a home on Poplar Avenue. He was pronounced dead at Sault Area Hospital. Fadel&rsquo;s killer, and the youth who helped him after the slaying, can&rsquo;t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The teen who pleaded to acce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-pleads-to-helping-after-poplar-avenue-slaying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-pleads-to-helping-after-poplar-avenue-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master of Computer Science to be launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University&rsquo;s Faculty of Computer Science and Technology is launching a new 16-month Master of Computer Science (MCS).Offered in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton, the course-based MCS program delivers an accelerated, industry-aligned experience with a specialization in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Designed for graduates in computer science, information technology, and related fields, the program equips students with the technical and analytical skills needed to succee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/master-of-computer-science-to-be-launched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/master-of-computer-science-to-be-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hounds name Hartsburg new coach in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2001Craig Hartsburg glared into the eye of the camera and vowed to transform the Soo Greyhounds back into the power they once were. &ldquo;The soap opera is over,&rdquo; Hartsburg said, just minutes after being named the new coach and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League team. May 5, 1976Jim Bennett, Laurette Roy, Margaret Graham, Janet Kobinski and Stephanie Arniel are some of Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s 56 adult schoolguards. Three Algoma Steel workers rang up what&rsquo;s believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hounds-name-hartsburg-new-coach-in-2001-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hounds-name-hartsburg-new-coach-in-2001-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U. expands Bachelor of Arts in Music program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University has introduced a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Music Honours program, beginning in Fall 2026.This milestone marks a significant step forward for music education in Northern Ontario, says a university media release.Expanding on the existing three-year degree, the new program reflects the university&rsquo;s commitment to innovative, accessible, career-oriented arts education, while broadening student opportunities and improving pathways to graduate studies, the release says.As o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-expands-bachelor-of-arts-in-music-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-expands-bachelor-of-arts-in-music-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operating budget approved at Algoma U.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University&rsquo;s Board of Governors approved the institution&rsquo;s 2026&ndash;27 Operating Budget, setting a course toward financial sustainability and long-term stability, says a university media release.The budget projects total operating revenues of approximately $75.4 million and total operating expenditures of nearly $91.9 million, resulting in a projected structural deficit of $14 million, in addition to $2.45 million for non-recurring restructuring costs that total to a $16.45]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/operating-budget-approved-at-algoma-u/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/operating-budget-approved-at-algoma-u/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault's Planning Dept. goes back to the 1980s McMansions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Planning Department recently sought and obtained city council&rsquo;s approval of an Official Plan bylaw change to expand our city&rsquo;s Urban Service Area and to allow the creation of large-lot rural estate subdivisions for new McMansion home development, similar to the 1980s.No doubt city council was lured into the &ldquo;We need more tax base&rdquo; strategy that has failed for the Sault time and time again. These McMansion subdivisions are a bad idea for our city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-planning-dept-goes-back-to-the-1980s-mcmansions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-planning-dept-goes-back-to-the-1980s-mcmansions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi Driver a 50th anniversary screening at the Bushplane]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Turntables to Taxi Cabs: The Reel Film Forum &amp; DJ Seith invites audiences into the neon-lit underbelly of 1970s New York City with a special one-night-only screening of Taxi Driver on Saturday, May 16, at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre&rsquo;s Ranger Theatre.Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver is a haunting character study and a defining piece of American cinema, says a media release.&ldquo;This is one of those films that demands to be seen in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taxi-driver-a-50th-anniversary-screening-at-the-bushplane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taxi-driver-a-50th-anniversary-screening-at-the-bushplane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Heist or Fair Representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Public Library plans an afternoon of film and discussion of the age-old question: which is better, the book or the movie?A free screening of the Canadian comedy-drama film We&rsquo;re All in This Together, based on the award-winning novel by Amy Jones will be presented on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 1 p.m. The lives of the Parker family of Thunder Bay, already-complicated, take a turn when matriarch Kate survives plummeting over a waterfall in a barrel &ndash; a feat that go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hollywood-heist-or-fair-representation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hollywood-heist-or-fair-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Chamber escalates its advocacy for early child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention in Ottawa from April 23 to 25. They did not travel empty-handed.The four delegates &mdash; including Chamber President La-Na Fragomeni, Vice-President Sherry Berlinghoff, Chief Executive Officer Robert Burns, and Director of Operations and Policy Don Ferguson &mdash; brought along a policy resolution with recommendations calling on the provincial government t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-chamber-escalates-its-advocacy-for-early-child-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-chamber-escalates-its-advocacy-for-early-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling well, so I might live to see the East Street reversion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upon learning a couple of years back that along with the reconstruction of East Street a fix was going to be applied to the intersection at East and Albert Streets which had been screwed up in 2015 by line painters from Guelph, I wrote that, since I had been hammering at this mistake for nine years, I hoped that I would live to see it.After all, I was 92 at the time of writingWell, it turns out, barring something unexpected occurring either with the fix or my well-being, I just might get to see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feeling-well-so-i-might-live-to-see-the-east-street-reversion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/feeling-well-so-i-might-live-to-see-the-east-street-reversion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakes at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 170 non-indigenous fish, invertebrates, plants, algae, protozoa and parasites are recorded in the Great Lakes.Among them near Sault Ste. Marie and inland lakes in Algoma District are invasive phragmites, and other plants that grow near water or in wetlands, such as Himalayan balsam, Eurasian water milfoil, narrowleaf cattail, exotic burreed and purple loosestrife, according to documents provided by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.The same source lists fish including alewife,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lakes-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lakes-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay on TOPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) groups have gained popularity in the last few years. The peer-driven alternative to Weight Watchers sees participants engage in weekly weigh-ins coupled with curated talks about the specific hurdles that individuals face.Janette Longyear, a TOPS participant and facilitator, explains that the group, now operating out of the local Royal Canadian Legion&rsquo;s headquarters, Branch 25, functions more like a support group than anything.&ldquo;Sure, we are a wei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stay-on-tops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stay-on-tops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council wants road plan to tackle deteriorating streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie city council has passed a resolution asking city staff to develop a road rehabilitation strategy that provides a clear and concise structure that nets better results.Moved by Ward 3 Coun. Angela Caputo and Ward 1 Coun. Sonny Spina, the lengthy motion is designed to develop a data-driven plan that aids road rehabilitation, preventative maintenance, and improve levels of service for residents.Caputo said the resolution isn&rsquo;t meant to criticize staff, but instead to develop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-wants-road-plan-to-tackle-deteriorating-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-wants-road-plan-to-tackle-deteriorating-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault briefs: Cause of garage fire unknown, Third Line break-in causes 'extensive damage']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault man faces multiple charges after alleged break-in at Third Line West businessA 53-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man is facing multiple charges after police say they broke into a local business and caused &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; earlier this year.On April 22, officers with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested Amey Roach and charged him in connection with a February break-in at a business in the 0-100 block of Third Line West.Police say 911 communicators received a report on Feb. 17]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-briefs-cause-of-garage-fire-unknown-third-line-break-in-causes-extensive-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-briefs-cause-of-garage-fire-unknown-third-line-break-in-causes-extensive-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government announces more relief for steel, aluminum industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced more relief for iindustries experiencing hardships as a result of the U.S. tariffs.Minister of Industry M&eacute;lanie Joly announced $1.5 billion to support several of Canada&rsquo;s tariffed industries, including steel and aluminum. The funding will be used to create a new $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) program that will strengthen Canada&rsquo;s economic resilience, a press release states. The program will be available to industries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/federal-government-announces-more-relief-for-steel-aluminum-industries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/federal-government-announces-more-relief-for-steel-aluminum-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire department attends multiple garage fire calls - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire department attends multiple garage fire calls&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-department-attends-multiple-garage-fire-calls-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-department-attends-multiple-garage-fire-calls-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City spending for snow removal goes through the roof - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[City spending for snow removal goes through the roof&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-spending-for-snow-removal-goes-through-the-roof-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-spending-for-snow-removal-goes-through-the-roof-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-his-spokesman-says-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-his-spokesman-says-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Coun. Caputo proposes to fix our roads - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Coun. Caputo proposes to fix our roads&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/how-coun-caputo-proposes-to-fix-our-roads-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/how-coun-caputo-proposes-to-fix-our-roads-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GUITARD, Paul Yvon Joseph - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUITARD, Paul Yvon Joseph&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/guitard-paul-yvon-joseph-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/guitard-paul-yvon-joseph-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother's Day Sale at the Art Gallery of Algoma - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother's Day Sale at the Art Gallery of Algoma&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mothers-day-sale-at-the-art-gallery-of-algoma-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mothers-day-sale-at-the-art-gallery-of-algoma-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a bit rattling': Book chronicles sasquatch activity - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's a bit rattling': Book chronicles sasquatch activity&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-a-bit-rattling-book-chronicles-sasquatch-activity-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/its-a-bit-rattling-book-chronicles-sasquatch-activity-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KORSCHIN, Irene (nee Archambault) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[KORSCHIN, Irene (nee Archambault)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/korschin-irene-nee-archambault-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/korschin-irene-nee-archambault-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in fatal Toronto shooting: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in fatal Toronto shooting: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-charged-with-murder-in-fatal-toronto-shooting-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-charged-with-murder-in-fatal-toronto-shooting-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma University launches computer science master’s with AI, data science focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma University is rolling out a new accelerated graduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in artificial intelligence and data science.The university&rsquo;s Faculty of Computer Science and Technology has announced a 16-month, course-based master of computer science program, set to be offered in both Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. Applications for the January 2027 intake open May 4.The program is designed for graduates in computer science, information technology and related fie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-university-launches-computer-science-masters-with-ai-data-science-focus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-university-launches-computer-science-masters-with-ai-data-science-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinterland hit with 2 emergency department closures early this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week is not starting well for rural emergency departments east of Sault Ste. Marie. North Shore Health Network said Sunday morning that, due to physician shortages, its Thessalon site will be closed from 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Wednesday, and the Richards Landing site will be shuttered from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 8 a.m. Wednesday. These interruptions follow Thessalon&rsquo;s service being shuttered from 8 a.m. Friday to Saturday at 8 a.m., and Matthews Memorial Hospital&rsquo;s emergency depart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hinterland-hit-with-2-emergency-department-closures-early-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hinterland-hit-with-2-emergency-department-closures-early-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old 'red Tory' running for city council - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[19-year-old 'red Tory' running for city council&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/19-year-old-red-tory-running-for-city-council-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/19-year-old-red-tory-running-for-city-council-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate diversity during White Pines Culture Fair - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate diversity during White Pines Culture Fair&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebrate-diversity-during-white-pines-culture-fair-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebrate-diversity-during-white-pines-culture-fair-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U launching new Master of Computer Science program - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma U launching new Master of Computer Science program&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-launching-new-master-of-computer-science-program-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-launching-new-master-of-computer-science-program-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KIRKPATRICK, Terrance - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[KIRKPATRICK, Terrance&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/kirkpatrick-terrance-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/kirkpatrick-terrance-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORMIER, James John Andrew - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CORMIER, James John Andrew&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cormier-james-john-andrew-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cormier-james-john-andrew-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 3rd Weather Discussion - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 3rd Weather Discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/may-3rd-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/may-3rd-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annette Adelaide Boissoneau Obituary | O'Sullivan Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Centre | Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Tribute Archive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annette Adelaide Boissoneau Obituary | O'Sullivan Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Centre | Sault Ste. Marie, ON&nbsp;&nbsp;Tribute Archive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/annette-adelaide-boissoneau-obituary-osullivan-funeral-home-amp-cremation-centre-sault-ste-marie-on-tribute-archive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/annette-adelaide-boissoneau-obituary-osullivan-funeral-home-amp-cremation-centre-sault-ste-marie-on-tribute-archive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maione, Joe (May 1, 1955- May 3, 2025) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maione, Joe (May 1, 1955- May 3, 2025)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/maione-joe-may-1-1955-may-3-2025-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/maione-joe-may-1-1955-may-3-2025-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted of abducting Thessalon boy tries to claim it was a 'cultural misunderstanding']]></title><description><![CDATA[ndian man convicted of abducting Ontario boy, 9, tried to claim it was a &lsquo;cultural misunderstanding&rsquo;A conditional discharge &lsquo;would create another, lighter sentencing regime for non-citizens,&rsquo; says judge who sentenced permanent resident to 18 months in jail By Chris LambieA Brampton, Ont., man who abducted a nine-year-old boy has failed to convince a judge it was a &ldquo;cultural misunderstanding.&rdquo;Manoj Govindbalunikam, an Indian citizen who is a permanent resident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-convicted-of-abducting-thessalon-boy-tries-to-claim-it-was-a-cultural-misunderstanding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-convicted-of-abducting-thessalon-boy-tries-to-claim-it-was-a-cultural-misunderstanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steel City Nerdcon steps back]]></title><description><![CDATA[This might not be the end of Steel City Nerdcon, but it&rsquo;s definitely a pause. The celebration of geekdom, from comic books and video games to action figures, is taking a break after running for nearly a decade at several Sault Ste. Marie venues. With the launch of Great Lakes Geekfest in March, organizer Michael Turcotte is wary too many events will &ldquo;kill the novelty&rdquo; of the gatherings and strain efforts to draw crowds and generate enough sales for vendors, some who travel hun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steel-city-nerdcon-steps-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steel-city-nerdcon-steps-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple who started Steel City NerdCon 'grateful' for support - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couple who started Steel City NerdCon 'grateful' for support&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/couple-who-started-steel-city-nerdcon-grateful-for-support-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/couple-who-started-steel-city-nerdcon-grateful-for-support-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged for threatening teen in Blind River: OPP - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman charged for threatening teen in Blind River: OPP&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-charged-for-threatening-teen-in-blind-river-opp-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-charged-for-threatening-teen-in-blind-river-opp-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOISSONEAU, Annette Adelaide - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOISSONEAU, Annette Adelaide&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/boissoneau-annette-adelaide-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/boissoneau-annette-adelaide-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaking it up in Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaking it up in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shaking-it-up-in-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shaking-it-up-in-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaking it  up in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neetu Neetu, co-owner of Holy Shakes, prepares a milkshake during grand opening celebrations at the Pine Plaza eatery on Saturday. Menu offerings include hamburgers, waffles, crepes and cheesecakes. Haroon Butt is also a co-owner. The restaurant opened last October. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shaking-it-up-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shaking-it-up-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Chris Scott appears in Sault with Algoma University visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott made a public appearance in the city yesterday, meeting with Algoma University interim president Sheila Embleton to discuss the school&rsquo;s future.In a statement posted to Facebook &mdash; his first since December &mdash; Scott said the pair had a &ldquo;productive conversation&rdquo; about supporting students and strengthening local opportunities, adding that Embleton&rsquo;s vision for a &ldquo;strong, sustainable, and competitive northern institution&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mpp-chris-scott-appears-in-sault-with-algoma-university-visit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mpp-chris-scott-appears-in-sault-with-algoma-university-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power outage struck much of Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power outage struck much of Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/power-outage-struck-much-of-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/power-outage-struck-much-of-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELEBRATION OF LIFE - THORP, Jan - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CELEBRATION OF LIFE - THORP, Jan&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-thorp-jan-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-thorp-jan-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women sought after Walmart theft in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women are sought after taking goods valued at $250 from Walmart. The theft from the Great Northern Road business happened on April 13, a release says.A video of the suspects can be seen on YouTube. Search for Crime Stoppers of Ste. Marie and Algoma District. Anyone with information about the theft can call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/women-sought-after-walmart-theft-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/women-sought-after-walmart-theft-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair sought after Walmart theft in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are sought after taking goods valued at $250 from Walmart. The theft from the Great Northern Road business happened on April 13, a release says.A video of the suspects can be seen on YouTube. Search for Crime Stoppers of Ste. Marie and Algoma District. Anyone with information about the theft can call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-sought-after-walmart-theft-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-sought-after-walmart-theft-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen threatened in Blind River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman allegedly threatened a teen outside a restaurant in Blind River. The incident happened last Thursday on Woodward Avenue, Ontario Provincial Police say.Jessica Middaugh, 40, of Blind River, was charged with uttering threats. Her court date is June 4 in Elliot Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-threatened-in-blind-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-threatened-in-blind-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Judge Appointed to Ontario Superior Court in Sault Ste. Marie - thecoastguard.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Judge Appointed to Ontario Superior Court in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;thecoastguard.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-judge-appointed-to-ontario-superior-court-in-sault-ste-marie-thecoastguardca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-judge-appointed-to-ontario-superior-court-in-sault-ste-marie-thecoastguardca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New judge announced to fill bench vacancy in Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[New judge announced to fill bench vacancy in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-judge-announced-to-fill-bench-vacancy-in-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-judge-announced-to-fill-bench-vacancy-in-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAGE, Rod - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAGE, Rod&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/page-rod-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/page-rod-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of city-wide power outage in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., still unknown - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cause of city-wide power outage in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., still unknown&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cause-of-city-wide-power-outage-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-still-unknown-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cause-of-city-wide-power-outage-in-sault-ste-marie-ont-still-unknown-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Sawpit Bay’s future uncertain as damage, restrictions raise concerns for nearby business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Batchawana motel owner says growing damage at Sawpit Bay &mdash; and new restrictions on access &mdash; are raising questions about the future of a once-hidden Lake Superior shoreline that has long drawn visitors to the area.For Bonnie Shelley, who has operated Sawpit Bay Motel &amp; Cabins across Highway 17 for 16 years, the uncertainty hits close to home.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s mainly why (people) come here,&rdquo; she said of the beach just across the road. &ldquo;They stay here and then walk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/updated-sawpit-bays-future-uncertain-as-damage-restrictions-raise-concerns-for-nearby-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/updated-sawpit-bays-future-uncertain-as-damage-restrictions-raise-concerns-for-nearby-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sawpit Bay’s future uncertain as damage, restrictions raise concerns for nearby business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Batchawana motel owner says growing damage at Sawpit Bay &mdash; and new restrictions on access &mdash; are raising questions about the future of a once-hidden Lake Superior shoreline that has long drawn visitors to the area.For Bonnie Shelley, who has operated Sawpit Bay Motel &amp; Cabins across Highway 17 for 16 years, the uncertainty hits close to home.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s mainly why (people) come here,&rdquo; she said of the beach just across the road. &ldquo;They stay here and then walk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sawpit-bays-future-uncertain-as-damage-restrictions-raise-concerns-for-nearby-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sawpit-bays-future-uncertain-as-damage-restrictions-raise-concerns-for-nearby-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-hidden Sawpit Bay now restricted after years of online exposure, damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime visitor to Sawpit Bay says a once-quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline has deteriorated in recent years, as increased traffic has brought litter, graffiti and other damage to the area.Dan Grisdale, a local photographer who said he has been visiting the site for about a decade, described a noticeable shift, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.&ldquo;It was quiet 10 years ago. You never even saw anybody in there,&rdquo; Grisdale told The Sault Star. &ldquo;And then after COVID]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/once-hidden-sawpit-bay-now-restricted-after-years-of-online-exposure-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/once-hidden-sawpit-bay-now-restricted-after-years-of-online-exposure-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-hidden Sawpit Bay now off-limits after years of online exposure, damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime visitor to Sawpit Bay says a once-quiet stretch of Lake Superior shoreline has deteriorated in recent years, as increased traffic has brought litter, graffiti and other damage to the area.Dan Grisdale, a local photographer who said he has been visiting the site for about a decade, described a noticeable shift, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.&ldquo;It was quiet 10 years ago. You never even saw anybody in there,&rdquo; Grisdale told The Sault Star. &ldquo;And then after COVID]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/once-hidden-sawpit-bay-now-off-limits-after-years-of-online-exposure-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/once-hidden-sawpit-bay-now-off-limits-after-years-of-online-exposure-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man busted with Bulk Barn candies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A carpenter got nailed with three boxes of M&amp;M candies taken from a Great Northern Road business nearly two years ago. Two men smashed the front door of Bulk Barn on Oct. 16, 2024, Ontario Court Justice Robert Villeneuve heard Friday. Their identities couldn&rsquo;t be confirmed, but Pavlo Panasenkov was found with the treats, said assistant Crown attorney Stuart Woods. Panasenkov pleaded guilty to possession of property obtained by crime and five other offences including failing to report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-busted-with-bulk-barn-candies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-busted-with-bulk-barn-candies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township wants funding assurance first before fencing park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Township council voted to defer its plan to fence the Deans Road Park until after the township receives confirmation that Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp., will provide funding for the project. Earlier this year, the township applied for NOHFC funding to erect a fence around the park to prevent dirt bike riders from getting inside and carving ruts into the ground.If the application is successful, NOHFC will provide 90 per cent of the estimated $60,000 cost.But Township clerk Megha Tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-wants-funding-assurance-first-before-fencing-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-wants-funding-assurance-first-before-fencing-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidate nominations open for 2026 Ontario municipal elections - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidate nominations open for 2026 Ontario municipal elections&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/candidate-nominations-open-for-2026-ontario-municipal-elections-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/candidate-nominations-open-for-2026-ontario-municipal-elections-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thessalon gets new public school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new public school will be built in Thessalon.The provincial government is funding $15.8 million for the project to replace the existing 102-year-old site on Stanley Street. There&rsquo;ll be room for 222 students and 64 child-care spaces. There&rsquo;s about 160 students at the school now, said Algoma District School Board communications officer Fran Walsh in an email to The Sault Star. &ldquo;Through this investment, we&rsquo;re creating opportunities to thrive well into the future,&rdquo; s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-gets-new-public-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-gets-new-public-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Thessalon school will help students 'grow and thrive']]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial funding of nearly $16 million will help build a new school in Thessalon more than a century after the existing place of learning opened its doors. Replacing the 102-year-old Thessalon Public School has been Algoma District School Board&rsquo;s top capital priority for about eight years, said associate director of corporate services and operations Joe Santa Maria. Thessalon Public School is also the board&rsquo;s oldest school building. Multiple levels and steps make accessibility dif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-thessalon-school-will-help-students-grow-and-thrive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-thessalon-school-will-help-students-grow-and-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAXTER, George Fretwell - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAXTER, George Fretwell&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/baxter-george-fretwell-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/baxter-george-fretwell-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUV driver charged in Second Line West crash that hurt 2 youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Goulais River resident faces charges in a recent collision that badly hurt two youth. An SUV crossed the centre line on Second Line west, overcorrected, crossed the fog line and struck two pedestrians in the area of Second Line west and Whitney Avenue on March 27, police say. The youth suffered serious injuries. Shelby Storozuk, 26, as charged with two counts dangerous operation causing bodily harm. Court date is July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suv-driver-charged-in-second-line-west-crash-that-hurt-2-youth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suv-driver-charged-in-second-line-west-crash-that-hurt-2-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes Highway 17 at Pine Shores Road - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash closes Highway 17 at Pine Shores Road&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crash-closes-highway-17-at-pine-shores-road-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crash-closes-highway-17-at-pine-shores-road-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man had pellet gun on Trunk Road: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man had a pellet gun in the 500 block of Trunk Road on Thursday, police say.Police went to a concealed weapon call at about noon, a release says. Kyle Maitland, 34, was charged with careless use of firearm, prohibited device or ammunition, carrying concealed weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts failure to comply with release order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-had-pellet-gun-on-trunk-road-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-had-pellet-gun-on-trunk-road-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[💛 Help Sault Ste. Marie win $5,000 for animals in need - vote now! - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#128155; Help Sault Ste. Marie win $5,000 for animals in need - vote now!&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/-help-sault-ste-marie-win-5000-for-animals-in-need-vote-now-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/-help-sault-ste-marie-win-5000-for-animals-in-need-vote-now-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in Sault, says PUC - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in Sault, says PUC&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-sault-says-puc-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-sault-says-puc-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister Glenna Hassett, CSJ - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sister Glenna Hassett, CSJ&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sister-glenna-hassett-csj-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sister-glenna-hassett-csj-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLARIDA, Sally Ann (nee Palahnuk) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLARIDA, Sally Ann (nee Palahnuk)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clarida-sally-ann-nee-palahnuk-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clarida-sally-ann-nee-palahnuk-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault angler missing in Haviland Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[An angler from Sault Ste. Marie is missing north of the city. Terry Garson, 68, was last seen Monday in the Harmony Beach parking lot. He is 5-foot-4 with a medium build and possibly wearing fishing waders, Ontario Provincial Police say.Garson was fishing for trout and smelt. There&rsquo;s &ldquo;no mention&rdquo; of him having a life-jacket, Const. Bev Gauthier told The Sault Star. Police were contacted at10 p.m. Monday when Garson did not return home. His pickup truck was found on Harmony Bea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-angler-missing-in-haviland-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-angler-missing-in-haviland-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angler missing in Haviland Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[An angler is missing north of Sault Ste. Marie. Terry Garson, 68, was last seen on Monday in the Harmony Beach parking lot. He is 5-foot-4 with a medium build and possibly wearing fishing waders, Ontario Provincial Police say.Garson&rsquo;s pickup truck was found near the mouth of the Harmony River on Harmony Beach Road. Several agencies, including OPP&rsquo;s emergency response team and canine unit, and Sault Search and Rescue are searching the shoreline and water for Garson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/angler-missing-in-haviland-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/angler-missing-in-haviland-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Tim Hortons Smile Cookie proceeds support Sault Area Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Tim Hortons restaurants are once again turning cookies into contributions, as the annual Smile Cookie campaign returns this week in support of local paediatric care.Running through Sunday, the campaign will see 100 per cent of proceeds from every Smile Cookie sold locally directed to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation and the Smilezone Foundation , with funds earmarked for enhancements to paediatric spaces at Sault Area Hospital .The chocolate chunk cookies &mdash; topp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-tim-hortons-smile-cookie-proceeds-support-sault-area-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-tim-hortons-smile-cookie-proceeds-support-sault-area-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamber pushes Ontario to expand childcare, tackle rising developmental gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to improve early childhood educational outcomes through expanded education opportunities and innovation in childcare. Improvements would ensure that working parents have safe places for their kids, increase job opportunities and better prepare the next generation of workers, said La&rsquo;Na Fragomeni, president of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.A delegation from the Sault Chamber has recently returned fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/chamber-pushes-ontario-to-expand-childcare-tackle-rising-developmental-gap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/chamber-pushes-ontario-to-expand-childcare-tackle-rising-developmental-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Mass: BEAUDRY, Constance Marie (nee Mulligan) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial Mass: BEAUDRY, Constance Marie (nee Mulligan)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/memorial-mass-beaudry-constance-marie-nee-mulligan-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/memorial-mass-beaudry-constance-marie-nee-mulligan-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priest from Sault diocese to lead Catholics in Timmins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vicar general of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie is the ne bishop of the Diocese of Timmins.Rev. Roch Martin as pastor of parishes in the Greater Sudbury area before beginning his current role in 2021. The date of his episcopal ordination is to be set. Pope Leo XIV announced Martin&rsquo;s appointment on Friday. He succeeds Bishop Serge Poitras. A native of Sturgeon Falls, Martin as ordained in August 1995 by Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/priest-from-sault-diocese-to-lead-catholics-in-timmins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/priest-from-sault-diocese-to-lead-catholics-in-timmins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directors needed for Sault Community Theatre Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are needed for Sault Ste. Marie Community Theatre Centre&rsquo;s board of directors. Candidates are sought with backgrounds in several areas including communications, governance and fundraising. Submit letter of interest, including email and phone, and resume to recruitment@saultctc.ca by May 13. Mention SCTC 2026 director recruitment in the subject line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/directors-needed-for-sault-community-theatre-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/directors-needed-for-sault-community-theatre-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault library branch hosts program for babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four- week program introducing babies six to 12 months old to music, art, literacy and sensory stimulation starts June 3. James L. McIntyre Centennial Library hosts Baby Picasso&rsquo;s 45-minute sessions that start at 10 a.m., a release says.Registration starts May 13 on the library&rsquo;s website and requires a library card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-branch-hosts-program-for-babies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-branch-hosts-program-for-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Zombie fish' are under scrutiny in Lake Superior - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['Zombie fish' are under scrutiny in Lake Superior&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/zombie-fish-are-under-scrutiny-in-lake-superior-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/zombie-fish-are-under-scrutiny-in-lake-superior-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raffle tickets sold Saturday at Alzheimer Society in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for Alzheimer Society Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District&rsquo;s Forget-Me-Not Raffle can be bought Saturday during a drive-thru at the agency&rsquo;s Great Northern Road parking lot.Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a release says.Draw date is Sept. 24. Prizes include $6,000 plus a seven-night European cruise and spa, beauty and wellness gift certificates.Tickets are $10 each. Proceeds help Sault and Algoma residents living with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/raffle-tickets-sold-saturday-at-alzheimer-society-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/raffle-tickets-sold-saturday-at-alzheimer-society-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday is Free Comic Book Day at the library - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday is Free Comic Book Day at the library&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saturday-is-free-comic-book-day-at-the-library-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saturday-is-free-comic-book-day-at-the-library-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Stubborn cold grips start of May - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Stubborn cold grips start of May&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-stubborn-cold-grips-start-of-may-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-stubborn-cold-grips-start-of-may-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 1st Weather Discussion - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 1st Weather Discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/may-1st-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/may-1st-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City unveils this year's road resurfacing plan - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[City unveils this year's road resurfacing plan&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-unveils-this-years-road-resurfacing-plan-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-unveils-this-years-road-resurfacing-plan-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township property tax rates set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Township council passed a bylaw to set this year&rsquo;s municipal property tax rates, which for residential properties, is now 1.047820 per cent of their assessed value. For properties in the commercial class, the rate is 1.392077 per cent, and for those in the industrial class the rate is 1.949590 per cent. Real property in the pipeline class will have a tax rate of 1.152602 per cent. For managed forests and farmlands, the rate will be 0.261955 per cent. The new tax rates follow counci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-property-tax-rates-set/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-property-tax-rates-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BALASH, Kathleen Mary “Kay” - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BALASH, Kathleen Mary &ldquo;Kay&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/balash-kathleen-mary-kay-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/balash-kathleen-mary-kay-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get firsthand facts from Prince Township firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Township Fire Department will host an open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Prince Township fire hall at 3042 Second Line West.Firefighters will be displaying the township&rsquo;s emergency equipment and answering questions about fire safety. The Ministry of Natural Resources will also be onsite to provide information on how to FireSmart homes.You do not have to be a resident of Prince Township to attend; all are welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/get-firsthand-facts-from-prince-township-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/get-firsthand-facts-from-prince-township-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoors and gun show features vendors, displays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association&rsquo;s Outdoors and Gun Show takes place Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Desbarats Arena and Community Centre. The event supports the association&rsquo;s annual Ernst Eddie Children&rsquo;s Ice Fishing Derby, its youth archery program and a family summer fishing derby. New displays include the Dryden Buck, Ontario&rsquo;s largest recorded whitetail, record-setting moose antlers, and Kids Zone. More than 100 vendors will be featured in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoors-and-gun-show-features-vendors-displays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoors-and-gun-show-features-vendors-displays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D’ETTORRE, Ally Celeste Angel - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[D&rsquo;ETTORRE, Ally Celeste Angel&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dettorre-ally-celeste-angel-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dettorre-ally-celeste-angel-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thessalon joins St. Joe emergency department for late-week closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thessalon&rsquo;s emergency department will shutter from 8 a.m. Friday to Saturday at 8 a.m., with doctor shortages again being blamed. This comes after North Shore Health Network announced earlier this week that Matthews Memorial Hospital&rsquo;s emergency department, in Richards Landing, was to close temporarily from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Friday. &ldquo;The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-joins-st-joe-emergency-department-for-late-week-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-joins-st-joe-emergency-department-for-late-week-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenberg fills gap while Sault MPP faces criminal charges - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosenberg fills gap while Sault MPP faces criminal charges&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rosenberg-fills-gap-while-sault-mpp-faces-criminal-charges-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rosenberg-fills-gap-while-sault-mpp-faces-criminal-charges-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HODGSON, Robert John - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[HODGSON, Robert John&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hodgson-robert-john-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hodgson-robert-john-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital's search for new head going &lsquo;relatively well&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for someone new to pilot Sault Area Hospital appears in full flight.And, according to board brass, resumes are coming in from coast to coast to coast.&ldquo;The search is progressing relatively well,&rdquo; SAH board of directors &lsquo; chair Mark Lepore told fellow board members and senior staff this week. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve received a lot of interest locally and from across the country.&rdquo;The region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility proceeded quickly following the March 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-search-for-new-head-going-lsquorelatively-wellrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-area-hospitals-search-for-new-head-going-lsquorelatively-wellrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman had 18 other people's ID cards: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman had 18 other people's ID cards: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-had-18-other-peoples-id-cards-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-had-18-other-peoples-id-cards-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi Driver screened in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxi Driver, Martin Scorsese&rsquo;s acclaimed 1976 film, will be screened May 16 at 8 p.m. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre&rsquo;s Ranger Theatre hosts the showing organized by The Reel Film Forum, a release says.Taxi Driver was nominated for four Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor.DJ Seith opens the night. Doors are at 7 p.m. General admission is $15 plus fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taxi-driver-screened-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taxi-driver-screened-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen wanted by Sault police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Allen is wanted by police. Allen, 42, is sought on 12 charges including robbery with violence and driving while under suspension, a release says.Anyone with information about Allen can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to sautlcrimestoppers.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/allen-wanted-by-sault-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/allen-wanted-by-sault-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect found with ID belonging to others]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was allegedly found 24 identification and bank cards not in their name. The suspect was found on East Street on Monday, police say.Aisha Day, 34, was charged with failure to comply with undertaking, six counts possession of credit card and 18 counts possession of identity document. Court date is July 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspect-found-with-id-belonging-to-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspect-found-with-id-belonging-to-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pees near downtown door: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly urinated in front of a door at a downtown-area multi-unit residential building.A video recording of his actions in the 600 block of Wellington Street East was shared with police on Monday, a release says. A suspect was found downtown on Tuesday.Skylar Ingram, 27, was charged with mischief under $5,000 and fail to comply with probation order.His court date is July 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-pees-near-downtown-door-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-pees-near-downtown-door-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver faces impaired charges after Thessalon stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Elliot Lake man was charged after a traffic stop in Thessalon on Wednesday evening. His SUV did not come to a complete stop at a stop sign at Water Street and Government Road, Ontario Provincial Police say.Brett Burke, 37, was charged with operation while impaired, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and disobey stop sign, fail to stop.His court date is June 4 in Elliot Lake. The accused&rsquo;s vehicle was impounded for seven days and licence suspended for 90 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-faces-impaired-charges-after-thessalon-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-faces-impaired-charges-after-thessalon-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead animals found in box in Blind River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead domestic animals were found in a box in a wooded area in Blind River. Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to the find along a trail near Mountain Glen Road and Solomon Street at about 8 p.m. on April 23, a release says.Anyone who was in the area,or has video footage of someone carrying a corrugated cardboard box, can call OPP at 888-310-1122.Mention occurrence number E260543819. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to saultcrimestoppers.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dead-animals-found-in-box-in-blind-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dead-animals-found-in-box-in-blind-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thessalon emergency department closing for 24 hours - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thessalon emergency department closing for 24 hours&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-emergency-department-closing-for-24-hours-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/thessalon-emergency-department-closing-for-24-hours-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DINELLE, Michael “Mike” - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[DINELLE, Michael &ldquo;Mike&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dinelle-michael-mike-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dinelle-michael-mike-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of building on Mark Street, Bellevue Avenue in 1951: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 30, 2001Northern Ontario will have a strong voice in shepherding the highly touted regional medical school, says Sault Ste. Marie physician Dr. Alan McLean. YMCA brought back its circus to help celebrate its 100th anniversary. About 45 children representing different programs participated. The circus was last held in 1990.April 30, 1976Once again the name of Mike Coulter will appear on the championship trophy at the Sault Curlers Association. Coulter, along with vice-skip Al Harnden, seco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plenty-of-building-on-mark-street-bellevue-avenue-in-1951-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/plenty-of-building-on-mark-street-bellevue-avenue-in-1951-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These cookies will make you smile while helping children - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[These cookies will make you smile while helping children&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/these-cookies-will-make-you-smile-while-helping-children-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/these-cookies-will-make-you-smile-while-helping-children-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie closed as Coast Guard investigates freighter anchor drop - WPBN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie closed as Coast Guard investigates freighter anchor drop&nbsp;&nbsp;WPBN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poe-lock-in-sault-ste-marie-closed-as-coast-guard-investigates-freighter-anchor-drop-wpbn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/poe-lock-in-sault-ste-marie-closed-as-coast-guard-investigates-freighter-anchor-drop-wpbn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furniture and household items - OrilliaMatters.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Furniture and household items&nbsp;&nbsp;OrilliaMatters.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/furniture-and-household-items-orilliamatterscom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/furniture-and-household-items-orilliamatterscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelley Palombaro - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelley Palombaro&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shelley-palombaro-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shelley-palombaro-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steep cost if kids not helped: APH]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial cost to not helping children overcome development challenges that can later lead to mental health and addiction issues later in life is steep, Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s medical officer of health warns.Early findings from Nurturing Algoma, based on 500-plus children up to age six who add a developmental screen over the last two years, found one in four children in Algoma District has &ldquo;a vulnerability&rdquo; in one or more areas of development. They include fine motor and g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steep-cost-if-kids-not-helped-aph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/steep-cost-if-kids-not-helped-aph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in domestic violence calls since Algoma Steel layoffs started: police - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rise in domestic violence calls since Algoma Steel layoffs started: police&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rise-in-domestic-violence-calls-since-algoma-steel-layoffs-started-police-village-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rise-in-domestic-violence-calls-since-algoma-steel-layoffs-started-police-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault MP says region poised to gain from federal push to boost skilled trade workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced a new nationwide effort to recruit, train and hire, at least 80,000 new skilled trade workers by 2030-31. The move is to ensure that more homes and major projects, especially those of national interest, get built quickly. The announcement was made Tuesday during the federal government&rsquo;s spring economic statement.Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan said building a strong skilled labour force is important as Canada moves forward on big builds.The $6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mp-says-region-poised-to-gain-from-federal-push-to-boost-skilled-trade-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-mp-says-region-poised-to-gain-from-federal-push-to-boost-skilled-trade-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TYCZINSKI, Stephen Daniel - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYCZINSKI, Stephen Daniel&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tyczinski-stephen-daniel-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tyczinski-stephen-daniel-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Absent Sault MPP Chris Scott faces backlash amid ongoing assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott has been invisible for eight months.His temporary withdrawal from public appearances has been lengthy, and the rookie MPP&rsquo;s most recent comments has infuriated at least one city councillor and long-time Conservative.Scott has said his priority is to get the charges dropped and suggested he might be able to return to the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus.Ward 1 Coun. Sonny Spina said Scott continues to focus on himself and getting his assault charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/updated-absent-sault-mpp-chris-scott-faces-backlash-amid-ongoing-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/updated-absent-sault-mpp-chris-scott-faces-backlash-amid-ongoing-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absent Sault MPP Chris Scott faces backlash amid ongoing assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott has been invisible for eight months.His temporary withdrawal from public appearances has been lengthy, and the rookie MPP&rsquo;s most recent comments has infuriated at least one city councillor and long-time Conservative.Scott has said his priority is to get the charges dropped and suggested he might be able to return to the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus.Ward 1 Coun. Sonny Spina said Scott continues to focus on himself and getting his assault charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/absent-sault-mpp-chris-scott-faces-backlash-amid-ongoing-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/absent-sault-mpp-chris-scott-faces-backlash-amid-ongoing-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada shines bright in Algoma Festival Choir program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Festival Choir found All the Diamonds for its spring show right here at home. Made in Canada, presented Friday at 7:30 p.m. at The Machine Shop, features more than a dozen works penned by Canadian talent including Oscar Peterson (Hymn to Freedom), Ian Tyson (Four Strong Winds), Gordon Lightfoot (Canadian Railroad Trilogy) and, yes, Bruce Cockburn (All the Diamonds is from his 1974 album, Salt, Sun and Time). &ldquo;It just felt like the right thing to do right now,&rdquo; music director]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canada-shines-bright-in-algoma-festival-choir-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canada-shines-bright-in-algoma-festival-choir-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoors and Gun Show returning to Desbarats this weekend - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoors and Gun Show returning to Desbarats this weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoors-and-gun-show-returning-to-desbarats-this-weekend-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/outdoors-and-gun-show-returning-to-desbarats-this-weekend-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW: Little Shop of Horrors brings big dose of ‘sweet-polished perfection’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a horror comedy rock musical satire with a child-like campy style that has a nasty bite. But what a morsel of deliciousness it serves up! The Musical Comedy Guild continues to outdo itself with outstanding musical productions this season. First it was Little Mermaid and now it&rsquo;s Little Shop of Horrors, being staged this week by co-directors Lesley Walsh Tibben and Jennifer Avery and music director Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio. The show is sweet-polished perfection that is creatively e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/review-little-shop-of-horrors-brings-big-dose-of-sweet-polished-perfection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/review-little-shop-of-horrors-brings-big-dose-of-sweet-polished-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVIEW: Little Shop of Horrors bring big dose of ‘sweet-polished perfection’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a horror comedy rock musical satire with a child-like campy style that has a nasty bite. But what a morsel of deliciousness it serves up! The Musical Comedy Guild continues to outdo itself with outstanding musical productions this season. First it was Little Mermaid and now it&rsquo;s Little Shop of Horrors, being staged this week by co-directors Lesley Walsh Tibben and Jennifer Avery and music director Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio. The show is sweet-polished perfection that is creatively e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/review-little-shop-of-horrors-bring-big-dose-of-sweet-polished-perfection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/review-little-shop-of-horrors-bring-big-dose-of-sweet-polished-perfection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richards Landing ER shoulders 24-hour shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthews Memorial Hospital&rsquo;s emergency department, in Richards Landing, will be closed temporarily from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Friday. &ldquo;The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure,&rdquo; said a Wednesday morning release. Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911. Ambulances will be rerouted to the closest ER. Visit www.nshn.care for further information.Physician shortages have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-er-shoulders-24-hour-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-er-shoulders-24-hour-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police make arrest in 'ghost gun' investigation - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto police make arrest in 'ghost gun' investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/toronto-police-make-arrest-in-ghost-gun-investigation-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/toronto-police-make-arrest-in-ghost-gun-investigation-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Every name a failure” – Workers in Sault Ste Marie mark National Day of Mourning with sorrow and resolve - Opseu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Every name a failure&rdquo; &ndash; Workers in Sault Ste Marie mark National Day of Mourning with sorrow and resolve&nbsp;&nbsp;Opseu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/every-name-a-failure-workers-in-sault-ste-marie-mark-national-day-of-mourning-with-sorrow-and-resolve-opseu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/every-name-a-failure-workers-in-sault-ste-marie-mark-national-day-of-mourning-with-sorrow-and-resolve-opseu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richards Landing emergency department closing for 24 hours - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richards Landing emergency department closing for 24 hours&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-emergency-department-closing-for-24-hours-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/richards-landing-emergency-department-closing-for-24-hours-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELL, Barbara Ann (nee McDonald) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELL, Barbara Ann (nee McDonald)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bell-barbara-ann-nee-mcdonald-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bell-barbara-ann-nee-mcdonald-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEBEL, Rose Mary Ann - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEBEL, Rose Mary Ann&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lebel-rose-mary-ann-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lebel-rose-mary-ann-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searches by police dog, officers follow discovery of human remains in Sault's east end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searches by a cadaver dog and emergency service unit officers have followed the recent discovery of human remains near Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s eastern limits.People walking in a wooded area in the 1200 block of Trunk Road found a deceased person last Sunday evening, police say.Police dog Red searched the area with his handler Const. Dan Greco on Tuesday, said Sault Ste. Marie Police Service spokesperson Lincoln Louttit. Red is trained to search for missing persons and cadavers and can go off l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/searches-by-police-dog-officers-follow-discovery-of-human-remains-in-saults-east-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/searches-by-police-dog-officers-follow-discovery-of-human-remains-in-saults-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grid search follows discovery of human remains in Sault's east end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discovery of human remains near Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s eastern limits is prompting a grid search in the area on Wednesday.People walking in a wooded area in the 1200 block of Trunk Road found a deceased person last Sunday evening, police say.Emergency services unit officers did the search. The forensic identification unit and investigation services are probing the death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grid-search-follows-discovery-of-human-remains-in-saults-east-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grid-search-follows-discovery-of-human-remains-in-saults-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5.8M car wash planned for Great Northern Road - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[$5.8M car wash planned for Great Northern Road&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/58m-car-wash-planned-for-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/58m-car-wash-planned-for-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel VP nominated for award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel&rsquo;s vice-president strategy and chief legal officer is nominated for a Canadian General Counsel Award. John Naccarato is one of six Osler Purdy Crawford Deal Making Award nominees.Toronto&rsquo;s Fairmont Royal York hosts the Canadian General Counsel Awards on May 28. The honours recognize &ldquo;outstanding achievement across Canada&rsquo;s in-house counsel community,&rdquo; an advertisement for the event says.Naccarato is responsible for developing and executing Algoma&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-vp-nominated-for-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-vp-nominated-for-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 29, 2026 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 29, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-29-2026-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-29-2026-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberto "Douls" Equizi - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberto "Douls" Equizi&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/alberto-douls-equizi-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/alberto-douls-equizi-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police locate missing 55-year-old - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police locate missing 55-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-police-locate-missing-55-year-old-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-police-locate-missing-55-year-old-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning in effect for Sault/Blind River region - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood warning in effect for Sault/Blind River region&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-in-effect-for-saultblind-river-region-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-in-effect-for-saultblind-river-region-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News briefs for April 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burgess scholarship helps studentApplications are open for a scholarship that recognizes a long-time member of Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s arts community,The Maria Burgess Music Memorial Theatre Award supports a post-secondary student with a one-time financial contribution of $1,000.The former St. Mary&rsquo;s College teacher, who died in 2024, started her community theatre involvement in the early 1980s with productions such as Sault Opera Society&rsquo;s Pirates of Penzance, The Merry Wives of Wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/news-briefs-for-april-28/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/news-briefs-for-april-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COULL, Evelyn (Steinke) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[COULL, Evelyn (Steinke)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/coull-evelyn-steinke-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/coull-evelyn-steinke-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leblanc heads learning supports for French Catholic board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Leblanc is the new director of learning support services for students in Grades 7 to 12 with Conseil scolaire catholiue Nouvelon. Her more than 20 years of education experience include serving as principal board schools in Val Caron and Sudbury, a release says.&ldquo; Through her strategic vision, strong understanding of key educational priorities, and commitment to high-quality learning support services, Melanie Leblanc will continue to support the success and well-being of our student]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leblanc-heads-learning-supports-for-french-catholic-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leblanc-heads-learning-supports-for-french-catholic-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing man was last seen in Harmony Beach: OPP - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing man was last seen in Harmony Beach: OPP&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-man-was-last-seen-in-harmony-beach-opp-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-man-was-last-seen-in-harmony-beach-opp-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business success celebrated in Sault on May 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship, success and innovation will be celebrated when Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.The event runs May 7 at Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre. Tim Murphy hosts. Registration starts at 6 p.m., a release says.Tickets start at $80 plus HST. Buy at ssmcoc.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/business-success-celebrated-in-sault-on-may-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/business-success-celebrated-in-sault-on-may-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhythm and Grace brings Celtic show to Sault church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight siblings who step dance and fiddle will be featured at an upcoming concert at St. Jerome&rsquo;s Catholic Church. Rhythm and Grace performs May 16 at the parish hall on Carmel Road, a release says. The hour-long show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.The children of Alex and Miriam Duketow range in age from nine to 24. The set list will include songs from Tunes for the Journey, a new album of Celtic instrumentals from Rhythm and Grace. The family group has previously performed at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rhythm-and-grace-brings-celtic-show-to-sault-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rhythm-and-grace-brings-celtic-show-to-sault-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie pitches “shovel-ready” port as perfect fit for Mark Carney’s $25B Canada Strong Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie has a gift-wrapped nation-building project for the federal government.The Port of Sault Ste. Marie project fits the criteria that Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal Liberal government are looking for, and Mayor Matthew Shoemaker says he will continue to deliver that message.Carney announced Monday the Canada Strong Fund &ndash; Canada&rsquo;s first national sovereign wealth fund. This is believed to be the first of its kind implemented by the federal government. Soverei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-pitches-shovel-ready-port-as-perfect-fit-for-mark-carneys-25b-canada-strong-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-pitches-shovel-ready-port-as-perfect-fit-for-mark-carneys-25b-canada-strong-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Led Zeppelin tribute act plays Sault venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concert-goers can Ramble On when A Night of Led Zeppelin comes to Sault Ste. Marie this fall. Sault Community Theatre Centre hosts the Sept. 12 concert. Start time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $61.02 adults, $49.72 seniors and students and $27.12 children aged six to 15. Buy at Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall or online at saultctc.ca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/led-zeppelin-tribute-act-plays-sault-venue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/led-zeppelin-tribute-act-plays-sault-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre award recognizing Maria Burgess seeks applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are open for a scholarship that recognizes a long-time member of Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s arts community,The Maria Burgess Music Memorial Theatre Award supports a post-secondary student with a one-time financial contribution of $1,000.The former St. Mary&rsquo;s College teacher, who died in 2024, started her community theatre involvement in the early 1980s with productions such as Sault Opera Society&rsquo;s Pirates of Penzance, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Fiddler on the Roof. B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theatre-award-recognizing-maria-burgess-seeks-applicants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/theatre-award-recognizing-maria-burgess-seeks-applicants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GASSI, Carol (nee Beith) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GASSI, Carol (nee Beith)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gassi-carol-nee-beith-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gassi-carol-nee-beith-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario considering ban of cellphones on school property - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario considering ban of cellphones on school property&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-considering-ban-of-cellphones-on-school-property-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-considering-ban-of-cellphones-on-school-property-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No scrimping on services despite planned deficit: Sault Area Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without a serious fiscal shot in the arm from the province, Sault Area Hospital&nbsp;will shoulder another&nbsp;&ldquo;significant&rdquo;&nbsp;shortfall as it&nbsp;gazes into the crystal ball to&nbsp;Fiscal 2026/27. However, like previous years when&nbsp;deficits&nbsp;were in the cards, the region&rsquo;s principal health-care facility vows&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;not&nbsp;scrimp on&nbsp;standards. &ldquo;The assumption for our planning is that we&rsquo;ll maintain all services,&rdquo;&nbsp;Greg&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/no-scrimping-on-services-despite-planned-deficit-sault-area-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/no-scrimping-on-services-despite-planned-deficit-sault-area-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huron Shores issues flood watch for Mississagi River area - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huron Shores issues flood watch for Mississagi River area&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/huron-shores-issues-flood-watch-for-mississagi-river-area-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/huron-shores-issues-flood-watch-for-mississagi-river-area-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marenger - Dennis - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marenger - Dennis&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/marenger-dennis-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/marenger-dennis-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson suspect must prepare bail plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arson suspect remains in custody while she prepares a bail plan for her possible release.Jayme Wismer, 48, was arrested on April 14 in connection with a Jan. 25 fire at a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of Second Line West.Defence counsel Naomi Sayers told court on Tuesday Wismer does not want to retain her.Wismer will appear in video remand court on May 7. She has appeared in bail court six times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arson-suspect-must-prepare-bail-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arson-suspect-must-prepare-bail-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batchewana Bay man pleads to impaired, suspended driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Batchawana Bay man pleaded guilty to impaired driving and driving while suspended on Tuesday. The charges stem from a March 16, 2025 incident in Havilland Township, court heard.Defence counsel Ken Walker asked for a pre-sentence report with a Gladue component be prepared for Andrew Rowan.Sentencing is set for June 19 at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/batchewana-bay-man-pleads-to-impaired-suspended-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/batchewana-bay-man-pleads-to-impaired-suspended-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batchawana Bay man pleads to impaired, suspended driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Batchawana Bay man pleaded guilty to impaired driving and driving while suspended on Tuesday. The charges stem from a March 16, 2025 incident in Havilland Township, court heard.Defence counsel Ken Walker asked for a pre-sentence report with a Gladue component be prepared for Andrew Rowan.Sentencing is set for June 19 at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/batchawana-bay-man-pleads-to-impaired-suspended-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/batchawana-bay-man-pleads-to-impaired-suspended-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAYLOR, Helen 'Anne' (Leahy) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAYLOR, Helen 'Anne' (Leahy)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taylor-helen-anne-leahy-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/taylor-helen-anne-leahy-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police briefs for April 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie teenager is missing.Mya Johnson, 15, as last seen Monday at about 11 p.m. in the 1500 block ofW<br />
ellington Street East, police say. She asw<br />
earing black pants, black jacket and carrying a red handbag.Johnson is described as about5-foot-2,w<br />
ith a slim build, long straight red hair and blue eyes. She has a small heart tattoo under her eye andw<br />
riting on her left hand.Anyonew<br />
ith information about Johnson can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300.A teen allegedly as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-briefs-for-april-28/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-briefs-for-april-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker threatened with knife at Wellington Street West business: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A knife was allegedly shown when two teens were confronted about taking goods from a west-end business on Sunday evening.A worker was threatened in the 600 block of Wellington Street West, police say. The pair was found a short time later with a knife and pepper spray.The two accused, both 15, were charged with robbery, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.They can&rsquo;t be named under the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-threatened-with-knife-at-wellington-street-west-business-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/worker-threatened-with-knife-at-wellington-street-west-business-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City's chief building official retires; replacement appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s chief building official is retiring.&nbsp; Freddie Pozzebon concludes his 38-year career with the city &ndash; 12 years in his current position &ndash; at month end.&nbsp; Francois Couture has been appointed the city&rsquo;s new chief building official.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s been a city employee in the building department for more than 17 years.<br />
&nbsp; Pozzebon, at a special council meeting Monday, said he&rsquo;s appreciated working with council throughout his career, includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/citys-chief-building-official-retires-replacement-appointed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/citys-chief-building-official-retires-replacement-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding closes Highway 556 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding closes Highway 556&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-closes-highway-556-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-closes-highway-556-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario considers allowing over-the-counter hearing aids - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario considers allowing over-the-counter hearing aids&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-considers-allowing-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-considers-allowing-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle hits utility pole in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle struck a utility pole downtown on April 22.The collision happened in the area of Wellington Street East and East Street.Mikaela Laforge, 28, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol, dangerous operation, disobey sign, drive motor vehicle, no licence, fail to drive in marked lane and fail to have insurance card. Her court date is June 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-hits-utility-pole-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-hits-utility-pole-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 vehicles stolen from Pim Street residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is accused of stealing two vehicles on different days from the same downtown-area address.He broke into a residence in the 200 block of Pim Street on Feb. 6, police say. The man took keys for two automobiles and stole one vehicle. That automobile was allegedly driven by the man when he broke into a business in the 300 block of Great Northern Road on Feb. 9. Property was taken. The vehicle, with the stolen vehicles, was found abandoned a short time later in the 1800 block of Queen Street Ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-vehicles-stolen-from-pim-street-residence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/2-vehicles-stolen-from-pim-street-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCKINNON, Ellwood - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MCKINNON, Ellwood&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mckinnon-ellwood-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mckinnon-ellwood-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child, adult assaulted on Lake Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen allegedly assaulted an adult and a child at a residence in the 300 block of Lake Street on April 21.The adult, who knows the youth, suffered minor injuries, police say. The accused, 15, was charged with unlawfully in dwelling house and two counts assault. Court date is June 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/child-adult-assaulted-on-lake-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/child-adult-assaulted-on-lake-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's when boaters must check in with border officers - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's when boaters must check in with border officers&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heres-when-boaters-must-check-in-with-border-officers-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heres-when-boaters-must-check-in-with-border-officers-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAKALARCZYK, Margret - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAKALARCZYK, Margret&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bakalarczyk-margret-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bakalarczyk-margret-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain forecast Tuesday in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain forecast Tuesday in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavy-rain-forecast-tuesday-in-sudbury-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavy-rain-forecast-tuesday-in-sudbury-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant rainfall could continue through this afternoon - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant rainfall could continue through this afternoon&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/significant-rainfall-could-continue-through-this-afternoon-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/significant-rainfall-could-continue-through-this-afternoon-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 28th Weather Discussion - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 28th Weather Discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-28th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-28th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Invests $500,000 to Protect Sault Ste. Marie Workers from U.S. Tariffs - fundsforNGOs News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Invests $500,000 to Protect Sault Ste. Marie Workers from U.S. Tariffs&nbsp;&nbsp;fundsforNGOs News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-invests-500000-to-protect-sault-ste-marie-workers-from-us-tariffs-fundsforngos-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-invests-500000-to-protect-sault-ste-marie-workers-from-us-tariffs-fundsforngos-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest Algoma to hold 2nd annual Harvest Bowl May 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food, music, and community spirit will join at Harvest Bowl 2026, a special fundraising event hosted by Harvest Algoma to support local food security. This gathering invites the community to enjoy a variety of soups and dishes prepared by local restaurants while celebrating the talents of artisans and musicians from across Algoma District, says a media release. It will take place at the Downtown Plaza, 526 Bay St., on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Harvest Bowl aims to bring people together f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/harvest-algoma-to-hold-2nd-annual-harvest-bowl-may-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/harvest-algoma-to-hold-2nd-annual-harvest-bowl-may-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-air burning season begins — a permit is necessary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a small recreational fire? In Sault Ste. Marie Open-Air Burning Bylaw 2024-147 requires that property owners need an open-air burning permit before burning and follow all the rules in the bylaw. Existing permits are valid until their expiry date, a Fire Services media release points out. Yard clean-up and waste are not for open-air burning, it adds. Annual permits may only be purchased for residential properties and can be purchased for one year or four years. Only the owner of the resi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-season-begins-a-permit-is-necessary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-season-begins-a-permit-is-necessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruscio family gift to SAHF sparks matching donation campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony and Anna Ruscio and their family have made an $800,000 donation to Sault Area Hospital Foundation. SAHF says in a media release $600,000 of the contribution will be directed toward the purchase of medical equipment across several hospital departments, including Cardiac Care, Ophthalmology and the Intensive Care Unit. The remaining $200,000 has been earmarked to support a matching campaign for donations to the hospital&rsquo;s Emergency Department. Donations made toward the Emergency Departm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ruscio-family-gift-to-sahf-sparks-matching-donation-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ruscio-family-gift-to-sahf-sparks-matching-donation-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quilt Guild to hold its summer show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild will host its bi-annual Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Soo Pee Wee Arena, 285 Northern Ave. E. The Guild recruited certified quilt judge Bonnie Rankin who addressed members via Zoom at the October General Meeting. Susie Kainula, Quilt Show chairperson, says in a news release, &ldquo;Bonnie provided our members with a lot of valuable information regarding technique and design, both of which she considers equ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quilt-guild-to-hold-its-summer-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quilt-guild-to-hold-its-summer-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library arranges second session on AI scamming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Response to the first session has led to a second session of Recognizing Cyber Scams and Fraud in the Age of AI with Melissa Jakimik. It&rsquo;s scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the North Branch Library, 232C Northern Ave. While AI brings significant benefits and opportunities, it has also transformed the landscape of everyday fraud, says a media release. Today&rsquo;s scams are more convincing and harder to detect than ever before. From ultra-realistic voice cloning to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/library-arranges-second-session-on-ai-scamming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/library-arranges-second-session-on-ai-scamming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parole Board‘s override looks like double jeopardy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to murder, no amount of time served by the perpetrator will make up for the life taken. But when it comes to punishment, usually there is a time when it is deemed the perpetrator has paid his debt to society. The amount of that debt is usually decided by a judge. But not always. Sometimes the Parole Board of Canada can take on an oversized role. We have such a case playing out at the moment in regard to a convicted killer who is a Sault native. David Scott Hall was convicted of sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/parole-boards-override-looks-like-double-jeopardy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/parole-boards-override-looks-like-double-jeopardy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Downtown Plaza proponents still don't get it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Plaza Naysayers tried desperately and repeatedly to call into question the need for the Downtown Plaza as it was a blatant duplication of the Roberta Bondar Pavilion and incredibly expensive at almost four times the initial budget. The arguments for the plaza by senior city administrators, the main proponents, were a collection of confusing platitudes, lacking any business sense or KPIs (known productivity indicators) and city managers and staff ignored existing venues such as the Belle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-downtown-plaza-proponents-still-dont-get-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-downtown-plaza-proponents-still-dont-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie observes Sikh Heritage Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sikh Heritage Month was formally recognized in Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday with a Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) raising ceremony at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, organized by the Algoma Sikh Association in partnership with members of the local Sikh community. The ceremony commemorated the birth of the Khalsa, established in 1699 by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and provided an opportunity to reflect on the enduring contributions of Sikh Canadians to the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-observes-sikh-heritage-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-observes-sikh-heritage-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Forests spring up in the Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Climate Hub seeks volunteers for its Little Forests Initiative. &ldquo;The hub is part of Climate Reality Canada, which in turn is connected to The Climate Reality Project, a world-wide organization involved in education and advocacy related to climate change,&rdquo; said Sandra J Trainor, coordinator of the Little Forest committee. The Sault Climate Hub was started around 2019. &ldquo;The focus of the hubs is local and what can be done at the municipal level. That type of focus appeals to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/little-forests-spring-up-in-the-sault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/little-forests-spring-up-in-the-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jane’s Walk celebrates local history, ecology and connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition of Jane&rsquo;s Walk takes place in Sault Ste. Marie and Searchmont from May 1 to May 3, inviting residents to join a series of free, citizen-led walking tours to spark conversation, celebrate community voices, and deepen the connection to the places we call home. Inspired by the legacy of urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs, Jane&rsquo;s Walks are a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours to get people to share stories about their communities, explore their cities, and connec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/janes-walk-celebrates-local-history-ecology-and-connections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/janes-walk-celebrates-local-history-ecology-and-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin warns about 'euphoria' following medical school announcement: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 28, 2001 Northern Ontario shouldn&rsquo;t get &ldquo;caught up in the euphoria&rdquo; of this week&rsquo;s announcement that a regional medical school is on the government&rsquo;s front burner &ndash; especially when a score of outstanding problems still plague the province&rsquo;s health-care system, says Sault Ste. Marie MPP Tony Martin.April 28, 1976 Students Tom Alton and Baiba Penikis are helping launch a wall hanging featuring highlights of Sault Ste. Marie to be displayed in the lob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/martin-warns-about-euphoria-following-medical-school-announcement-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/martin-warns-about-euphoria-following-medical-school-announcement-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors demand zippy-quick plan for property standards blitz - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors demand zippy-quick plan for property standards blitz&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/councillors-demand-zippy-quick-plan-for-property-standards-blitz-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/councillors-demand-zippy-quick-plan-for-property-standards-blitz-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain expected in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday evening, into Tuesday - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain expected in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday evening, into Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavy-rain-expected-in-sault-ste-marie-on-monday-evening-into-tuesday-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavy-rain-expected-in-sault-ste-marie-on-monday-evening-into-tuesday-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City eyes bylaw blitz to tackle derelict properties and dirty yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to spruce up your properties and make sure you&rsquo;re in compliance with city bylaws.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Council passed a resolution at its special council meeting Monday asking staff to report back on the potential to create a targeted proactive property standards, yard maintenance and vacant home bylaw blitz.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; The snowmelt has revealed some unsightly properties and bylaw breaches, council notes.<br />
&nbsp; Moved by Ward 2 Coun. Luke Dufour and seconded by Ward 4 Coun. March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-eyes-bylaw-blitz-to-tackle-derelict-properties-and-dirty-yards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-eyes-bylaw-blitz-to-tackle-derelict-properties-and-dirty-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie gets $500K to fight U.S. tariff impacts - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie gets $500K to fight U.S. tariff impacts&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-gets-500k-to-fight-us-tariff-impacts-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-gets-500k-to-fight-us-tariff-impacts-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: April 27 City Council - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH: April 27 City Council&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-april-27-city-council-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-april-27-city-council-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie launches investment attraction strategy as local steel jobs are cut - Northern Ontario Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie launches investment attraction strategy as local steel jobs are cut&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern Ontario Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-launches-investment-attraction-strategy-as-local-steel-jobs-are-cut-northern-ontario-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-launches-investment-attraction-strategy-as-local-steel-jobs-are-cut-northern-ontario-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Service: PEARSON, Beverley Phylis - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial Service: PEARSON, Beverley Phylis&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/memorial-service-pearson-beverley-phylis-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/memorial-service-pearson-beverley-phylis-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBLANC, Albert Robert - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBLANC, Albert Robert&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leblanc-albert-robert-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leblanc-albert-robert-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trunk Road death investigation ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is&nbsp;probing&nbsp;a death in the 1200 block of Trunk Road.<br />
&nbsp; Detectives with Investigation Services have been assigned and are actively investigating, police said in a release Monday morning.&nbsp;There will be police&nbsp;activity in the area&nbsp;throughout the day.<br />
&nbsp; No other details&nbsp;were&nbsp;available at the time.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/trunk-road-death-investigation-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/trunk-road-death-investigation-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman on drugs when vehicle hit utility pole: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman on drugs when vehicle hit utility pole: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-on-drugs-when-vehicle-hit-utility-pole-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-on-drugs-when-vehicle-hit-utility-pole-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario earmarks $500K to help Sault Ste. Marie weather U.S. tariffs and diversify economy - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario earmarks $500K to help Sault Ste. Marie weather U.S. tariffs and diversify economy&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-earmarks-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-earmarks-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario invests $500K to help Sault Ste. Marie weather U.S. tariffs and diversify economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade enjoyed a Monday breakfast with Mayor Matthew Shoemaker along the St. Mary&rsquo;s River.&nbsp; It reminded him just how close the United States is to Sault Ste. Marie.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;It reminds us all of our industrial legacy,&rdquo; Fedeli said while announcing that Sault Ste. Marie has received $500,000 from the province&rsquo;s Trade-Impacted Communities Program to help diversify its economy.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;Unfortunately,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-invests-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-invests-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario earmarks $500K to help Sault Ste. Marie weather U.S. tariffs and diversify economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade enjoyed a Monday breakfast with Mayor Matthew Shoemaker along the St. Mary&rsquo;s River.&nbsp; It reminded him just how close the United States is to Sault Ste. Marie.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;It reminds us all of our industrial legacy,&rdquo; Fedeli said while announcing that Sault Ste. Marie has received $500,000 from the province&rsquo;s Trade-Impacted Communities Program to help diversify its economy.<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;Unfortunately,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-earmarks-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-earmarks-500k-to-help-sault-ste-marie-weather-us-tariffs-and-diversify-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2025 Brampton vs Sault Ste. Marie | Dec 12 @ 7 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2025 Brampton vs Sault Ste. Marie | Dec 12 @ 7 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/replay-home-2025-brampton-vs-sault-ste-marie-dec-12-7-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/replay-home-2025-brampton-vs-sault-ste-marie-dec-12-7-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We field all the calls': Filling unoccupied office space no cakewalk, Algoma Public Health says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s&nbsp;principal&nbsp;site will soon have&nbsp;some&nbsp;vacant&nbsp;space filled.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; APH has entered into a five-year lease agreement with Health Sciences North (HSN), Trauma&nbsp;Services&nbsp;and the Centre for Pre-Hospital Care, for approximately 1,000 square feet of&nbsp;third-floor&nbsp;space.&nbsp;The leased area includes the Goulais Room and adjacent HR meeting room.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; HSN will use the space to support ongoing paramedic training activities,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-field-all-the-calls-filling-unoccupied-office-space-no-cakewalk-algoma-public-health-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-field-all-the-calls-filling-unoccupied-office-space-no-cakewalk-algoma-public-health-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We field all the calls': Filling unoccupied office space no cakewalk: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health&rsquo;s&nbsp;principal&nbsp;site will soon have&nbsp;some&nbsp;vacant&nbsp;space filled.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; APH has entered into a five-year lease agreement with Health Sciences North (HSN), Trauma&nbsp;Services&nbsp;and the Centre for Pre-Hospital Care, for approximately 1,000 square feet of&nbsp;third-floor&nbsp;space.&nbsp;The leased area includes the Goulais Room and adjacent HR meeting room.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; HSN will use the space to support ongoing paramedic training activities,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-field-all-the-calls-filling-unoccupied-office-space-no-cakewalk-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/we-field-all-the-calls-filling-unoccupied-office-space-no-cakewalk-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ont. Government Announces $500K Investment In Sault Ste. Marie-region Workers - Canadian Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ont. Government Announces $500K Investment In Sault Ste. Marie-region Workers&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Manufacturing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ont-government-announces-500k-investment-in-sault-ste-marie-region-workers-canadian-manufacturing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ont-government-announces-500k-investment-in-sault-ste-marie-region-workers-canadian-manufacturing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-air burning permits required for small recreational fires - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open-air burning permits required for small recreational fires&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-permits-required-for-small-recreational-fires-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/open-air-burning-permits-required-for-small-recreational-fires-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: THOMAS, Barry James - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: THOMAS, Barry James&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-thomas-barry-james-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-thomas-barry-james-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal elections on the horizon: council members ponder next term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Shoemaker is in.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Lisa Vezeau-Allen Dufour is out.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Angela Caputo, Sandra Hollingsworth and Stephan Kinach are pondering the future.<br />
&nbsp; And the rest say they hope to get the thumbs up from constituents for another term.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Ontario municipal residents head to the polls this fall to select their next municipal government. Terms are four years long.<br />
&nbsp; Municipal governments are the closest to the people because municipalities manage daily services l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/municipal-elections-on-the-horizon-council-members-ponder-next-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/municipal-elections-on-the-horizon-council-members-ponder-next-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workweek Outlook: Dramatic cooldown through week's end - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workweek Outlook: Dramatic cooldown through week's end&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/workweek-outlook-dramatic-cooldown-through-weeks-end-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/workweek-outlook-dramatic-cooldown-through-weeks-end-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian rock band has a deep connection with final tour stop - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian rock band has a deep connection with final tour stop&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadian-rock-band-has-a-deep-connection-with-final-tour-stop-village-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadian-rock-band-has-a-deep-connection-with-final-tour-stop-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault marks Sikh Heritage Month with flag raising - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault marks Sikh Heritage Month with flag raising&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-marks-sikh-heritage-month-with-flag-raising-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-marks-sikh-heritage-month-with-flag-raising-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild hosting summer show - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild hosting summer show&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stitches-from-the-heart-quilt-guild-hosting-summer-show-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/stitches-from-the-heart-quilt-guild-hosting-summer-show-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Our prime farmland in Ontario is rapidly disappearing - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIDEO: Our prime farmland in Ontario is rapidly disappearing&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/video-our-prime-farmland-in-ontario-is-rapidly-disappearing-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/video-our-prime-farmland-in-ontario-is-rapidly-disappearing-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clay Allinotte - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clay Allinotte&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clay-allinotte-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clay-allinotte-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault marks Sikh Heritage Month with city hall flag raising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie marked Sikh Heritage Month on Wednesday with a Nishan Sahib flag-raising at city hall, an event organizers say is both symbolic and rooted in community action. The ceremony, led by the Algoma Sikh Association alongside members of the local Sikh community, commemorated the birth of the Khalsa, established in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. The observance also highlighted the contributions of Sikh Canadians across civic, cultural and economic life. This year&rsquo;s event was guided by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-marks-sikh-heritage-month-with-city-hall-flag-raising/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-marks-sikh-heritage-month-with-city-hall-flag-raising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park talk at Sault science festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Kovacs, a park clerk at Lake Superior Provincial Park, speaks at Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival&rsquo;s Science Carnival at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Saturday. Participating groups included PUC Services, Algoma University and Tenaris. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/park-talk-at-sault-science-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/park-talk-at-sault-science-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankfort baseball falls in home doubleheader - Benzie County Record Patriot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfort baseball falls in home doubleheader&nbsp;&nbsp;Benzie County Record Patriot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/frankfort-baseball-falls-in-home-doubleheader-benzie-county-record-patriot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/frankfort-baseball-falls-in-home-doubleheader-benzie-county-record-patriot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Public Library to host retirement planning session for newcomers - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Public Library to host retirement planning session for newcomers&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-public-library-to-host-retirement-planning-session-for-newcomers-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-public-library-to-host-retirement-planning-session-for-newcomers-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARCH Hospice announces this year's Hospice Heroes - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARCH Hospice announces this year's Hospice Heroes&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arch-hospice-announces-this-years-hospice-heroes-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/arch-hospice-announces-this-years-hospice-heroes-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifter must pay Sault businesses cash for goods taken]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman must pay hundreds of dollars to three Sault Ste. Marie businesses after stealing goods from their shelves earlier this year.The property was not recovered, Ontario Court Justice John Condon heard last Friday.Venessa Tookenay pleaded guilty to four counts each theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order. Shoppers Drug Mart, at Cambrian Mall, Giant Tiger, on Second Line West, LCBO, at Churchill Plaza, and Best Buy, on Great Northern Road, were targeted between Jan. 16 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shoplifter-must-pay-sault-businesses-cash-for-goods-taken/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shoplifter-must-pay-sault-businesses-cash-for-goods-taken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Education Conference returning in May - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzheimer Education Conference returning in May&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/alzheimer-education-conference-returning-in-may-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/alzheimer-education-conference-returning-in-may-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornepayne school gets improvements in summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvements are planned at Holy Name of Jesus in Hornepayne.Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is partneringwi<br />
th Conseil Scolaire catholi<br />
q<br />
ue Nouvelon for thew<br />
ork. Holy Name of Jesus and Ecole Saint Nom de Jesus are based at the same building on Neesomadina Avenue.HSCDSB trustees, meeting lastW<br />
ednesday, approved a tender to Helix Contracting for $450,000. LED lighting for all areas of the school, including outside, barrier free and classroom upgrades are planned.Wor<br />
kw<br />
ill be don]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hornepayne-school-gets-improvements-in-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hornepayne-school-gets-improvements-in-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft and Vendor Show - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craft and Vendor Show&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/craft-and-vendor-show-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/craft-and-vendor-show-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sault book launches Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new book about Sault Ste. Marie launches Tuesday at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library. Fresh Eyes 2025: Reimagining Sault Ste. Marie is published by Tagona Press. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There&rsquo;ll be a reading at 7:30 p.m., a release says. Copies of the book can be purchased. Admission is free. Call 705-759-5236 for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-book-launches-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-sault-book-launches-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey, Foreigner tribute show helps Sault group]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fall tribute sho<br />
w<br />
to Journey and Foreigner benefits THRIVE Child Development Centre Foundation. The Machine Shop hosts the Oct. 24 concert. Start time is 7:30 p.m., a release says. Buy tickets at benefitsho<br />
w<br />
.net or call 888-777-9793.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/journey-foreigner-tribute-show-helps-sault-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/journey-foreigner-tribute-show-helps-sault-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of life: BIEDERMANN, Jim 'Big Jim' - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of life: BIEDERMANN, Jim 'Big Jim'&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-biedermann-jim-big-jim-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-biedermann-jim-big-jim-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual assault help offered in Blind River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexual assault victims can now get help in East Algoma.North Shore Health Network&rsquo;s Blind River site offers victim services programming. Trained staff are available at all times, all year, a release says. Services offered include medications that may help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and options to be connected to support services and receive care without automatically involving police.Related services were previously only accessible in Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sexual-assault-help-offered-in-blind-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sexual-assault-help-offered-in-blind-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soup, stews sampled to help Harvest Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest Bowl serves up soups, stews and more to help Harvest Algoma. The fundraiser runs May 2 at Downtown Plaza from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Diners can enjoy samples from Sault Ste. Marie restaurants served in a handcrafted bowl. Takeout bowls are also availableMusicians Matt James, The Preacher and Genevieve Andre perform. Sarah Skagen is master of ceremonies.The registration area is in the warming room for the skating rink. There&rsquo;ll be a wash station so bowls can be rinsed and sanitized between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soup-stews-sampled-to-help-harvest-algoma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soup-stews-sampled-to-help-harvest-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union pledges to help restructure Algoma Steel: IN OTHER YEARS]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 25, 2001 The United Steelworkers of America, representing 4,100 hourly, salaried and clerical workers at Algoma Steel Inc., has pledged to work with management and other stakeholders to restructure the debt-ridden steelmaker&rsquo;s finances.Ontario Premier Mike Harris has announced that the province will create a Northern medical school to train doctors to work in remote areas, but details on the plan are sketchy.Keith Edgar, a White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School student, was rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/union-pledges-to-help-restructure-algoma-steel-in-other-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/union-pledges-to-help-restructure-algoma-steel-in-other-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors push for downtown bylaw enforcement blitz - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors push for downtown bylaw enforcement blitz&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/councillors-push-for-downtown-bylaw-enforcement-blitz-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/councillors-push-for-downtown-bylaw-enforcement-blitz-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOPE, Zella Donelda Mae (née Smith) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOPE, Zella Donelda Mae (n&eacute;e Smith)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hope-zella-donelda-mae-ne-smith-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hope-zella-donelda-mae-ne-smith-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault picks new chief building official - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault picks new chief building official&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-picks-new-chief-building-official-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-picks-new-chief-building-official-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault picks new chief building official - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault picks new chief building official - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-picks-new-chief-building-official-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-picks-new-chief-building-official-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localized flooding in low-lying areas possible: Sault conservation authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[With stream&nbsp;flows&nbsp;currently above normal,&nbsp;Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority says&nbsp;localized flooding may occur&nbsp;in low-lying areas, including water pooling on roadways.<br />
&nbsp; Forecasts&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;low to moderate rainfall across the watershed, with total precipitation&nbsp;of&nbsp;approximately 30&nbsp;to&nbsp;40 mm&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;over the next five days,&nbsp;SSMRCA&nbsp;said Friday afternoon.&nbsp;Temperatures are expected to fluctuate between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/localized-flooding-in-low-lying-areas-possible-sault-conservation-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/localized-flooding-in-low-lying-areas-possible-sault-conservation-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOUCHIE, Donald Joseph - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GOUCHIE, Donald Joseph&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gouchie-donald-joseph-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gouchie-donald-joseph-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver from Serpent River faces impaired charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was charged after police checked an SUV parked at a truck inspection station in Township of the North Shore on Thursday. She was sleeping behind the wheel at the site on Highway 17 near Highway108, Ontario Provincial Police say. Terri-Lynn Kuula, 43, of Serpent River First Nation, was charged with operation while impaired, drug, dangerous operation and fail to have insurance card.Her court date is June 4 in Elliot Lake.The accused&rsquo;s vehicle was impounded for seven days and licence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-from-serpent-river-faces-impaired-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/driver-from-serpent-river-faces-impaired-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ringette Club caps ‘remarkable season’ with awards night - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ringette Club caps &lsquo;remarkable season&rsquo; with awards night&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ringette-club-caps-remarkable-season-with-awards-night-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ringette-club-caps-remarkable-season-with-awards-night-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail sought for fraud topping $550K at Eazy Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former finance manager of a Sault Ste. Marie-based courier business should be jailed three years for defrauding the company of more than $550,000, the Crown argued Friday. Lorraine Lariviere&rsquo;s siphoning of nearly $560,000 from Eazy Express between 2020 and 2024 is a &ldquo;textbook breach of trust case,&rdquo; said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli.Lariviere&rsquo;s actions were not &ldquo;a momentary lapse in judgment&rdquo; but spanned years and hundreds of transactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jail-sought-for-fraud-topping-550k-at-eazy-express/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/jail-sought-for-fraud-topping-550k-at-eazy-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The energy is unreal': Ontario runner 'happy' with Boston Marathon finish - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA['The energy is unreal': Ontario runner 'happy' with Boston Marathon finish&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-energy-is-unreal-ontario-runner-happy-with-boston-marathon-finish-village-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-energy-is-unreal-ontario-runner-happy-with-boston-marathon-finish-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shifting gears: Defence strategy sparks push to diversity Sault Ste. Marie economy - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifting gears: Defence strategy sparks push to diversity Sault Ste. Marie economy&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shifting-gears-defence-strategy-sparks-push-to-diversity-sault-ste-marie-economy-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shifting-gears-defence-strategy-sparks-push-to-diversity-sault-ste-marie-economy-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shifting gears: Defence strategy sparks push to diversity Sault Ste. Marie economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, Sault Ste. Marie has relied on Algoma Steel to create jobs and serve as the backbone of the Northern Ontario city&rsquo;s economy. While the steelmaker has transitioned to electric arc furnace steelmaking to create a greener, more economical product to pivot in the new global world of tariffs and changing markets, there is a growing belief that the city needs to concentrate on diversifying its economy and reduce its reliance on one company, one economy. Canada&rsquo;s newer priority]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shifting-gears-defence-strategy-sparks-push-to-diversity-sault-ste-marie-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/shifting-gears-defence-strategy-sparks-push-to-diversity-sault-ste-marie-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: TONELLI, Walter - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: TONELLI, Walter&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-tonelli-walter-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-tonelli-walter-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New playground officially opens in the Sault - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[New playground officially opens in the Sault&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-playground-officially-opens-in-the-sault-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-playground-officially-opens-in-the-sault-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New playground officially opens in the Sault - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[New playground officially opens in the Sault - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-playground-officially-opens-in-the-sault-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-playground-officially-opens-in-the-sault-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber scams highlighted at upcoming talk in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recognizing cyber scams and fraudw<br />
ill be explored at a May 2 presentation at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library&rsquo;s North Branch.The hour-long talk starts at 12:30 p.m., a release says. Registration is re<br />
q<br />
uired. Call 705-759-5248.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cyber-scams-highlighted-at-upcoming-talk-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cyber-scams-highlighted-at-upcoming-talk-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Fire Code changes highlighted to multi-unit residential property owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multi-unit residential property o<br />
w<br />
ners and superintendents are invited to an upcoming seminar presented by Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services. The May 14 event starts at 1:30 p.m. at Ronald A. Ir<br />
w<br />
in Civic Centre&rsquo;s Russ Ramsay Room.&ldquo;W<br />
ith recent Ontario Fire Code changes,w<br />
e ant to ensure that all of our multi-unit residential buildings are compliant and safe for the occupants,&rdquo; said public education officer Aaron Gravelle in a release.Call Gravelle at 705-949-3333, ext. 2246 or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-fire-code-changes-highlighted-to-multi-unit-residential-property-owners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-fire-code-changes-highlighted-to-multi-unit-residential-property-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming concert by Senior Seniors helps St. Vincent Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senior Singers help St. Vincent Place at an upcoming concert.The group performs May 14 at 2 p.m. at Moose Family Centre, 543 Trunk Rd.Admission is by donation of clothing, cash or non-perishable food items,a release says. Refreshments will be served.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/upcoming-concert-by-senior-seniors-helps-st-vincent-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/upcoming-concert-by-senior-seniors-helps-st-vincent-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banking, taxation tips shared with newcomers to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcomers to Canada can get financial advice at an upcoming presentation at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.Jared Theriault, a financial adviser at Sun Life, covers banking and credit, taxation and investment products and financial protection during a 90-minute session that runs May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the program room.Call 705-759-5236 for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/banking-taxation-tips-shared-with-newcomers-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/banking-taxation-tips-shared-with-newcomers-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault library hosting 'Fresh Eyes' book launch next week - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault library hosting 'Fresh Eyes' book launch next week&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-hosting-fresh-eyes-book-launch-next-week-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-library-hosting-fresh-eyes-book-launch-next-week-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent film to be shot in Sault wants actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actors are wanted for an independent film to be shot in Sault Ste. Marie. Unfathomable Horrors had planned to stage The Cabinet at Sault Theatre Workshop&rsquo;s Studio Theatre last fall. The production of the original work by director Calvin Lane was scrubbed shortly before its planned opening.Talent for six main roles and minor characters are sought, a release says. Contact Lane at unfathomablehorrors@yahoo.com.&ldquo;This is a rather large production,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;In fact, it&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/independent-film-to-be-shot-in-sault-wants-actors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/independent-film-to-be-shot-in-sault-wants-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Arts Academy stages showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Arts Academy presents its Year-End Showcase at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School. The May 10 event starts at 7 p.m., a release says. Admission is $35 adults and $15 children under 12. Tickets are on sale at NaaShowcase2026.eventbrite.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northern-arts-academy-stages-showcase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/northern-arts-academy-stages-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch TRIUMPH Perform In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada During 2026 50th-Anniversary Tour - BLABBERMOUTH.NET]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch TRIUMPH Perform In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada During 2026 50th-Anniversary Tour&nbsp;&nbsp;BLABBERMOUTH.NET]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-triumph-perform-in-sault-ste-marie-ontario-canada-during-2026-50th-anniversary-tour-blabbermouthnet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-triumph-perform-in-sault-ste-marie-ontario-canada-during-2026-50th-anniversary-tour-blabbermouthnet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Spring battles back behind a cold front - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Spring battles back behind a cold front&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-spring-battles-back-behind-a-cold-front-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-spring-battles-back-behind-a-cold-front-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unforgettable' Yuk Yuk&rsquo;s comedy night will support the YMCA - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['Unforgettable' Yuk Yuk&rsquo;s comedy night will support the YMCA - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/unforgettable-yuk-yukrsquos-comedy-night-will-support-the-ymca-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/unforgettable-yuk-yukrsquos-comedy-night-will-support-the-ymca-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MADONNA, Monette (nee Lacko) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADONNA, Monette (nee Lacko)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/madonna-monette-nee-lacko-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/madonna-monette-nee-lacko-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADAIR, Marie Jeanette Evelyn - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[ADAIR, Marie Jeanette Evelyn&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/adair-marie-jeanette-evelyn-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/adair-marie-jeanette-evelyn-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ever wanted to grow a giant pumpkin? - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to grow a giant pumpkin?&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ever-wanted-to-grow-a-giant-pumpkin-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ever-wanted-to-grow-a-giant-pumpkin-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault woman's killer granted 15-day unescorted absence - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault woman's killer granted 15-day unescorted absence&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-womans-killer-granted-15-day-unescorted-absence-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-womans-killer-granted-15-day-unescorted-absence-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CURRIE, Susan Cecilia - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CURRIE, Susan Cecilia&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/currie-susan-cecilia-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/currie-susan-cecilia-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mearow's murder case moved forward by deputy attorney general - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mearow's murder case moved forward by deputy attorney general&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mearows-murder-case-moved-forward-by-deputy-attorney-general-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mearows-murder-case-moved-forward-by-deputy-attorney-general-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot readiness program for school 'provides hope' to Sault students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school readiness pilot program to help kindergarten students with autism and other special needs is delivering encouraging results for participants, but Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is waiting for the upcoming provincial budget to learn if the extra assistance can continue this fall.Nineteen students, mostly drawn from junior kindergarten, are participating in the new learning opportunity at St. Basil. The program&rsquo;s goal is help students become &ldquo;better equipped to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pilot-readiness-program-for-school-provides-hope-to-sault-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pilot-readiness-program-for-school-provides-hope-to-sault-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peoples Road construction starts in early May - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peoples Road construction starts in early May&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/peoples-road-construction-starts-in-early-may-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/peoples-road-construction-starts-in-early-may-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booze bottle labels may help drain alcohol's appeal: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Public Health wants the sobering realities of alcohol consumption&nbsp;more readily seen: directly adorning booze bottles. Given national and regional statistics, it is&nbsp;high time&nbsp;warning labels be placed on alcoholic&nbsp;beverage packaging, said&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Jennifer Loo, APH CEO and medical officer of health. &ldquo;We recognize in Algoma that the harms&nbsp;from alcohol&nbsp;are&nbsp;far&nbsp;in excess of&nbsp;the&nbsp;harms&nbsp;of any other substance, and&nbsp;they are&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/booze-bottle-labels-may-help-drain-alcohols-appeal-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/booze-bottle-labels-may-help-drain-alcohols-appeal-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted murderer David Hall denied parole; temporary absence permitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Convicted murderer David Hall has been denied parole from the Parole Board of Canada.<br />
&nbsp; However, he is permitted to a 15-day unescorted temporary absence over the next year to aid with his personal development for rehabilitative purposes, the decision by the parole board reads.<br />
&nbsp; Temporary absences are the first type of release that an offender may receive. Temporary absences may be escorted (ETA) or unescorted (UTA). This type of release may be authorized for various reasons, includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/convicted-murderer-david-hall-denied-parole-temporary-absence-permitted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/convicted-murderer-david-hall-denied-parole-temporary-absence-permitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROWSWELL, Elsie Violet - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROWSWELL, Elsie Violet&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rowswell-elsie-violet-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rowswell-elsie-violet-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COLYNUCK, Wanda Carolyn Theresa - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLYNUCK, Wanda Carolyn Theresa&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/colynuck-wanda-carolyn-theresa-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/colynuck-wanda-carolyn-theresa-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer puts down more roots on stage with Little Shop of Horrors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new romance helped John Barber also find a new love in life.The long-time Sault Ste. Marie musician, with stints on stage with Single Entry, Redefined, The Luxury, Parabola and The Catalina Wine Mixer, has long been curious about giving acting a go.But it wasn&rsquo;t until he started dating Christina Speers, who has a long string of theatre credits including Fox on the Fairway, Cats and Jersey Boys, that Barber started hitting the boards for a different purpose.His acting debut starts with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/singer-puts-down-more-roots-on-stage-with-little-shop-of-horrors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/singer-puts-down-more-roots-on-stage-with-little-shop-of-horrors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGONEGAL, Bert - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGONEGAL, Bert&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mcgonegal-bert-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mcgonegal-bert-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: NELSON, Lori Ellen - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: NELSON, Lori Ellen&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-nelson-lori-ellen-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-nelson-lori-ellen-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HYRSKY, Mary “Alice” - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[HYRSKY, Mary &ldquo;Alice&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hyrsky-mary-alice-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hyrsky-mary-alice-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel union challenges termination of 29 probationary workers - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel union challenges termination of 29 probationary workers&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-union-challenges-termination-of-29-probationary-workers-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-union-challenges-termination-of-29-probationary-workers-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aubin Road home that burned down was being renovated - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aubin Road home that burned down was being renovated&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/aubin-road-home-that-burned-down-was-being-renovated-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/aubin-road-home-that-burned-down-was-being-renovated-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future Queen Elizabeth II born in 1926]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 23, 2001 A historic designation won&rsquo;t be sought for Sault Collegiate Institute. The former high school is to be demolished to make way for a retirement home. A new home is being sought for the Sault Ste. Marie Teen Centre that is based at the Fauquier Avenue property.April 23, 1976 The Lake Superior Kinsmen Club is the name chosen for the Sault&rsquo;s newest service club which is to be chartered at the Dennis Street Union Hall tonight. The new club&rsquo;s president, Bill Orzechoski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/future-queen-elizabeth-ii-born-in-1926/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/future-queen-elizabeth-ii-born-in-1926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing 31-year-old woman located - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing 31-year-old woman located&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-31-year-old-woman-located-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-31-year-old-woman-located-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Brown comes to town in conservatory's first musical - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Brown comes to town in conservatory's first musical&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/charlie-brown-comes-to-town-in-conservatorys-first-musical-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/charlie-brown-comes-to-town-in-conservatorys-first-musical-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crusading doctor shares news of Thessalon teen’s petition for improved health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian La Fortune is stoked his efforts to draw attention to Thessalon&rsquo;s emergency department woes appear to be getting healthy attention &ndash; and hits. A&nbsp;recent&nbsp;Sault Star&nbsp;story on the Thessalon teen&nbsp;launching&nbsp;a petition, which he eventually wants delivered to Queen&rsquo;s Park, was shared on social media&nbsp;by&nbsp;veteran&nbsp;Perth, Ont.,&nbsp;<br />
family/emergency physician<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Dr. Alan Drummond<br />
,&nbsp;once&nbsp;heavily&nbsp;involved in medical politics a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crusading-doctor-shares-news-of-thessalon-teens-petition-for-improved-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crusading-doctor-shares-news-of-thessalon-teens-petition-for-improved-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson tribute moonwalking to the Sault in May - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jackson tribute moonwalking to the Sault in May&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/michael-jackson-tribute-moonwalking-to-the-sault-in-may-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/michael-jackson-tribute-moonwalking-to-the-sault-in-may-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator blames Trump administration's 'insulting' rhetoric for tourism slump - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator blames Trump administration's 'insulting' rhetoric for tourism slump&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/senator-blames-trump-administrations-insulting-rhetoric-for-tourism-slump-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/senator-blames-trump-administrations-insulting-rhetoric-for-tourism-slump-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild temperatures, expected precipitation keep flood warnings in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a flood warning for the Goulais River, which will remain in effect until at least April 30.<br />
&nbsp; The Goulais River is prone to potential annual flooding during the spring snow melt. This year proves to be no exception as a result of higher-than-normal runoff from Searchmont reaches the waterway sand ice jams occur at a narrow portion of the river.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; When ice jams occur, water levels rise, sometimes spilling over the banks and onto land, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mild-temperatures-expected-precipitation-keep-flood-warnings-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mild-temperatures-expected-precipitation-keep-flood-warnings-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario sets financial literacy requirement for high school graduation - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario sets financial literacy requirement for high school graduation&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-sets-financial-literacy-requirement-for-high-school-graduation-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-sets-financial-literacy-requirement-for-high-school-graduation-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLOUTHIER, Francis "Frank" (WWII Veteran) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLOUTHIER, Francis "Frank" (WWII Veteran)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clouthier-francis-frank-wwii-veteran-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/clouthier-francis-frank-wwii-veteran-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight: A community meal with a purpose returns to downtown Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotlight: A community meal with a purpose returns to downtown Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-a-community-meal-with-a-purpose-returns-to-downtown-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-a-community-meal-with-a-purpose-returns-to-downtown-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding closes Cameron Road in Huron Shores - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding closes Cameron Road in Huron Shores&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-closes-cameron-road-in-huron-shores-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-closes-cameron-road-in-huron-shores-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAMILTON, The Venerable Hugh Melville - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMILTON, The Venerable Hugh Melville&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hamilton-the-venerable-hugh-melville-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hamilton-the-venerable-hugh-melville-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council lifts moratorium on rural estate subdivisions - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council lifts moratorium on rural estate subdivisions&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-lifts-moratorium-on-rural-estate-subdivisions-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-lifts-moratorium-on-rural-estate-subdivisions-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council lifts moratorium on rural estate subdivisions - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council lifts moratorium on rural estate subdivisions - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-lifts-moratorium-on-rural-estate-subdivisions-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-council-lifts-moratorium-on-rural-estate-subdivisions-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Liberals have first official leadership contender - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Liberals have first official leadership contender&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-liberals-have-first-official-leadership-contender-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-liberals-have-first-official-leadership-contender-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 22, 2026 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 22, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-22-2026-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-22-2026-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Memory of Deana Cowley (Juby) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Memory of Deana Cowley (Juby)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/in-memory-of-deana-cowley-juby-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/in-memory-of-deana-cowley-juby-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault runner breaks into the Boston Marathon’s elite - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault runner breaks into the Boston Marathon&rsquo;s elite&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-runner-breaks-into-the-boston-marathons-elite-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-runner-breaks-into-the-boston-marathons-elite-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House destroyed in Aubin Road fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire destroyed a remote north-end home that was under renovation. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services went to the 0 to 100 block of Aubin Road at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, a release says. Significant smoke and flames were visible.The residents were living in a trailer while the work was being done to the two-storey home, said public education officer Aaron Gravelle in an email to The Sault Star.&ldquo;One of the occupants went outside and saw flames from inside the dwelling,&rdquo; he said. Most of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/house-destroyed-in-aubin-road-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/house-destroyed-in-aubin-road-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House badly damaged in Aubin Road fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire caused significant damage to a north-end home. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services went to the 0 to 100 block of Aubin Road at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, a release says. Significant smoke and flames could be seen.Firefighters were at the scene for about 22 hours. No one was hurt.The cause of the blaze can&rsquo;t be identified due to the heavy damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/house-badly-damaged-in-aubin-road-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/house-badly-damaged-in-aubin-road-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man strikes dog with shovel in P-Patch: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog was allegedly struck with a shovel in the P-Patch. A male suspect is accused of threatening to harm a person he knew with the shovel before striking the animal. The incident happened Sept. 23 in the 0 to 100 block of Pentagon Boulevard, police say. The dog, which did not belong to the person threatened, suffered minor injuries. Marc Massicotte, 44, was charged with assault with a weapon, disobeying order of court, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, injuring animals and fail to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-strikes-dog-with-shovel-in-p-patch-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-strikes-dog-with-shovel-in-p-patch-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Memoriam of our Son - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Memoriam of our Son&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/in-memoriam-of-our-son-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/in-memoriam-of-our-son-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire department hosting info session for landlords, superintendents - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire department hosting info session for landlords, superintendents&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-department-hosting-info-session-for-landlords-superintendents-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fire-department-hosting-info-session-for-landlords-superintendents-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher McMullin - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher McMullin&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/christopher-mcmullin-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/christopher-mcmullin-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPAC cancels two news programs, cites ‘accelerating revenue decline’ - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CPAC cancels two news programs, cites &lsquo;accelerating revenue decline&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cpac-cancels-two-news-programs-cites-accelerating-revenue-decline-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cpac-cancels-two-news-programs-cites-accelerating-revenue-decline-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing teen located - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing teen located&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-teen-located-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-teen-located-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Petoskey softball impresses in two against Sault Ste. Marie - Petoskey News-Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Petoskey softball impresses in two against Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Petoskey News-Review]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/photos-petoskey-softball-impresses-in-two-against-sault-ste-marie-petoskey-news-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/photos-petoskey-softball-impresses-in-two-against-sault-ste-marie-petoskey-news-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police officer charged after private databases accessed - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto police officer charged after private databases accessed&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/toronto-police-officer-charged-after-private-databases-accessed-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/toronto-police-officer-charged-after-private-databases-accessed-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic Eric Johnston takes act to Sault Ste. Marie and beyond - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comic Eric Johnston takes act to Sault Ste. Marie and beyond&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comic-eric-johnston-takes-act-to-sault-ste-marie-and-beyond-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comic-eric-johnston-takes-act-to-sault-ste-marie-and-beyond-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for the Sault and Blind River - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for the Sault and Blind River&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-the-sault-and-blind-river-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-the-sault-and-blind-river-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Shore Health Network seeks ‘strong-vision’ board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a solid say in rural health care. North Shore Health Network is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on&nbsp;its volunteer board of directors.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; NSHN seeks candidates with a &ldquo;strong vision&rdquo; for the future of rural health care and a commitment to supporting &ldquo;high-quality, compassionate&rdquo; services across the North Shore.<br />
&nbsp; NSHN anticipates three vacancies. Directors bring a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and lived experien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/north-shore-health-network-seeks-strong-vision-board-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/north-shore-health-network-seeks-strong-vision-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair found in stolen car with weapons near Bruce Mines]]></title><description><![CDATA[T<br />
w<br />
ow<br />
eapons and ammunitionw<br />
ere allegedly found in stolen car stopped on High<br />
w<br />
ay 17 east of Bruce Mines last Saturday.The vehiclew<br />
as speeding, Ontario Provincial Police say. Sahildeep Singh, 21, of Brampton, and Lovedeep Singh, 26 of Delta Region, B.C.,werechargedw<br />
ith possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, unauthorized possession of aw<br />
eapon, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, t<br />
w<br />
o counts each transport firearm,w<br />
eapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-found-in-stolen-car-with-weapons-near-bruce-mines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pair-found-in-stolen-car-with-weapons-near-bruce-mines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mischief alleged at Dundas Street building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propertyw<br />
as damaged at a multi-unit residential building in thew<br />
est end.The mischiefw<br />
as done in the 500 block of Dundas Street on April 15 and last Saturday. A beveragew<br />
as allegedly thro<br />
w<br />
n at a tenant on April 13. Aw<br />
arrantw<br />
as obtained for a male suspect. He returned to the same building last Sunday.The male had suspected methamphetamine and identification not belonging to him. Thomas Kidder, 41,w<br />
as chargedw<br />
ith assaultw<br />
ith aw<br />
eapon, possession of an identity document, possession of a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mischief-alleged-at-dundas-street-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mischief-alleged-at-dundas-street-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gestures with hatchet on East Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly gestured menacingly at someone with a hatchet when told to leave an East Street property on April 14.The suspect was found in the 600 block of Bay Street last Friday, police say. Charles Shaw, 56, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and fail to comply with probation officer.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-gestures-with-hatchet-on-east-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-gestures-with-hatchet-on-east-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle enters embankment in Serpent River First Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car that left High<br />
w<br />
ay 17 and entered an embankment in Serpent River First Nationw<br />
as found later at a residence in the community last Saturday. The vehiclew<br />
as located on Rio Subdivision Road, Ontario Provincial Police say. Carole Jacobs, 39. of Serpent River First Nation,w<br />
as chargedw<br />
ith operationw<br />
hile impaired, drugs. Her court date is June 11 in Elliot Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-enters-embankment-in-serpent-river-first-nation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vehicle-enters-embankment-in-serpent-river-first-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man breaks into Sault businesses, steals vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man drove a stolen vehicle into a garage door of a business in the 1000 block of Great Northern Road on April 9, police say. The vehiclewas taken from a business in the 100 block ofW<br />
est Street on April 8. A male is also accused of breaking into a business in the 600 block of Second LineW<br />
est on March 11 and stealing a cash register and merchandise from a business in the 300 block of Great Northern Road on April 6. \ Hew<br />
as arrested on Monday. Michael Currie, 51, as chargedw<br />
ith disguisew<br />
ith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-breaks-into-sault-businesses-steals-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-breaks-into-sault-businesses-steals-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sometimes love is letting go’: Mother shares hard lessons of addiction - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Sometimes love is letting go&rsquo;: Mother shares hard lessons of addiction&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sometimes-love-is-letting-go-mother-shares-hard-lessons-of-addiction-village-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sometimes-love-is-letting-go-mother-shares-hard-lessons-of-addiction-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NISBET, Gordon Alexander - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[NISBET, Gordon Alexander&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nisbet-gordon-alexander-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nisbet-gordon-alexander-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RALPH, Marlene Anne - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[RALPH, Marlene Anne&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ralph-marlene-anne-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ralph-marlene-anne-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCKENNEY, Carole (nee Waugh) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MCKENNEY, Carole (nee Waugh)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mckenney-carole-nee-waugh-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mckenney-carole-nee-waugh-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prisoners of the same pain’: Sault College student says Iranians living abroad still yearn for any news of families, loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio silence&nbsp;remains. And for&nbsp;Hajar Shavandi, a Sault College nursing student from Iran,&nbsp;the stress of&nbsp;not&nbsp;knowing the&nbsp;state of loved ones and friends back home is becoming more and more&nbsp;unbearable. &ldquo;I have lived with a question no child should ever have to ask&nbsp;&hellip;&nbsp;Is my mother still alive?&rdquo;&nbsp;Shavandi&nbsp;told the Sault Star&nbsp;this week.&nbsp;&ldquo;No calls.&nbsp;No messages.&nbsp;No proof of life.&nbsp;Only silence.&nbsp;Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prisoners-of-the-same-pain-sault-college-student-says-iranians-living-abroad-still-yearn-for-any-news-of-families-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prisoners-of-the-same-pain-sault-college-student-says-iranians-living-abroad-still-yearn-for-any-news-of-families-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prisoners of the same pain’: Iranians living abroad still yearn for any news of families, loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio silence&nbsp;remains. And for&nbsp;Hajar Shavandi, a Sault College nursing student from Iran,&nbsp;the stress of&nbsp;not&nbsp;knowing the&nbsp;state of loved ones and friends back home is becoming more and more&nbsp;unbearable. &ldquo;I have lived with a question no child should ever have to ask&nbsp;&hellip;&nbsp;Is my mother still alive?&rdquo;&nbsp;Shavandi&nbsp;told the Sault Star&nbsp;this week.&nbsp;&ldquo;No calls.&nbsp;No messages.&nbsp;No proof of life.&nbsp;Only silence.&nbsp;Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prisoners-of-the-same-pain-iranians-living-abroad-still-yearn-for-any-news-of-families-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prisoners-of-the-same-pain-iranians-living-abroad-still-yearn-for-any-news-of-families-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adopt Me: Piper loves a good brushing - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adopt Me: Piper loves a good brushing&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/adopt-me-piper-loves-a-good-brushing-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/adopt-me-piper-loves-a-good-brushing-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELISLE, Marie Rosalee (nee Soucie) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELISLE, Marie Rosalee (nee Soucie)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/belisle-marie-rosalee-nee-soucie-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/belisle-marie-rosalee-nee-soucie-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight: Sault Ste. Marie celebrates the bravery of emergency service professionals on May 13 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotlight: Sault Ste. Marie celebrates the bravery of emergency service professionals on May 13&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-sault-ste-marie-celebrates-the-bravery-of-emergency-service-professionals-on-may-13-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-sault-ste-marie-celebrates-the-bravery-of-emergency-service-professionals-on-may-13-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: One person arrested after incident on Fauquier - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: One person arrested after incident on Fauquier - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-one-person-arrested-after-incident-on-fauquier-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-one-person-arrested-after-incident-on-fauquier-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishaan Raising - Sikh Heritage Month - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nishaan Raising - Sikh Heritage Month&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nishaan-raising-sikh-heritage-month-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nishaan-raising-sikh-heritage-month-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police cuff suspect on Fauquier Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release: The shelter-in-place advisory issued for residents in the area of Fauquier Avenue&mdash;between Ferris Avenue, MacDonald Avenue, and Trelawne Avenue&mdash;has now been lifted. One person has been taken into custody. No physical injuries have been reported. Officers remain on scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Traffic in the area has resumed normal flow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-cuff-suspect-on-fauquier-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-cuff-suspect-on-fauquier-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 taken into custody on Fauquier Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a central-area neighbourhood were asked to shelter in place when police responded to a person in distress call Tuesday morning.Police went to a Fauquier Avenue home shortly after 7 a.m., said spokesperson Lincoln Louttit.One person was taken into custody at about 8:45 a.m. It&rsquo;s not known if the suspect ill be charged. An investigation continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/1-taken-into-custody-on-fauquier-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/1-taken-into-custody-on-fauquier-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden River First Nation powers into future with Ontario's largest solar project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden River First Nation has partnered with a company that will see Ontario&rsquo;s largest solar energy project created on their land and the first nation receive revenues of $50 million per year.<br />
&nbsp; Garden River and Neoen, a global leader in renewable energy, have created a 50 per cent partnership equity, and their project has been awarded a 20-year contract by Ontario&rsquo;s Independent Electricity System Operator.<br />
&nbsp; The project will result in the creation of a 200 MW solar facilit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-first-nation-powers-into-future-with-ontarios-largest-solar-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-first-nation-powers-into-future-with-ontarios-largest-solar-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault earmarks neighbourhoods for possible development - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault earmarks neighbourhoods for possible development&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-earmarks-neighbourhoods-for-possible-development-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-earmarks-neighbourhoods-for-possible-development-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: One person arrested after incident on Fauquier - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: One person arrested after incident on Fauquier&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-one-person-arrested-after-incident-on-fauquier-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-one-person-arrested-after-incident-on-fauquier-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nigeria-charges-6-with-treason-over-alleged-coup-plot-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/nigeria-charges-6-with-treason-over-alleged-coup-plot-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause and perimenopause info session happening next month - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause and perimenopause info session happening next month&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/menopause-and-perimenopause-info-session-happening-next-month-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/menopause-and-perimenopause-info-session-happening-next-month-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Midde, Deanna - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van Midde, Deanna&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/van-midde-deanna-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/van-midde-deanna-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to announce new cabinet today - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette to announce new cabinet today&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quebec-premier-christine-frchette-to-announce-new-cabinet-today-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quebec-premier-christine-frchette-to-announce-new-cabinet-today-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for the Sault and Blind River - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for the Sault and Blind River - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-the-sault-and-blind-river-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-the-sault-and-blind-river-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma U. researcher studies wildfires effect on regeneration]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires continue to intensify across Canada each summer, Master of Biology student Roxane Bergeron is studying how soil ecosystems and climate change influence the ability of trees to regrow after wildfire events, a key factor in determining how forests recover after disturbance. Her research explores whether soil organisms act as barriers or supports for tree species shifting northward due to warming temperatures, with important implications for post-fire regeneration and long-term forest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-researcher-studies-wildfires-effect-on-regeneration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-u-researcher-studies-wildfires-effect-on-regeneration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Martin Walk for Change scheduled June 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre will be holding the 4th Annual Tony Martin Walk for Change &ldquo;walk-a-thon&rdquo; on Saturday, June 6. The centre mission is to provide services to encourage self-sufficiency and improve quality of life through reducing hunger and its effects. And further, to protect children and develop social skills through its two after-school children&rsquo;s programs (Brighter Beginnings and Back to Basics), says a media release. Tony Martin is a founding fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tony-martin-walk-for-change-scheduled-june-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tony-martin-walk-for-change-scheduled-june-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers seeks board members from across Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is invites applications for new members to join its Board of Directors. The organization seeks strong community representation from across the district, including communities as far north as Hornepayne and as far east as Algoma Mills, Spragge, Spanish, and Serpent River, says a media release. Serving on the Board of Directors is a meaningful opportunity to give back to your community while helping guide the governance and strategic direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crime-stoppers-seeks-board-members-from-across-algoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crime-stoppers-seeks-board-members-from-across-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City has a $17M waterfront plan and cheaps out on road repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Considering I am 94, I certainly am not going to be affected directly by the city shaving 25 mm (one inch) off the scheduled road resurfacing project that is to run from 500 metres north of Wigle Street to the city limits. But I still believe it is worth speaking out on behalf of those it will. I would like to say I can understand the city doing this because it has to cut costs. But then I think, that thought doesn&rsquo;t really hold up because it is still bent on redoing the waterfront at a co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-has-a-17m-waterfront-plan-and-cheaps-out-on-road-repair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-has-a-17m-waterfront-plan-and-cheaps-out-on-road-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike 3 against Sault's Canal District]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault&rsquo;s Canal District showcases a massive transformation of a former Paper Mill into a vibrant food, retail, and entertainment centre. There has been significant investment in the property from not only the private sector but also considerable government economic development funds. The Canal District is also the gateway to the Sault Ste. Marie Canal Historical Site, Sault Locks, and the Whitefish Island trail system, where you can walk along the St. Mary&rsquo;s River Rapids. With all thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/strike-3-against-saults-canal-district/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/strike-3-against-saults-canal-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Gallery of Algoma brings renowned Metis artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art Gallery of Algoma is showing Belonging, a retrospective exhibition by renowned Red River Metis artist Rosalie Favell, through to June 20. Belonging brings together a curated selection of Favell&rsquo;s lens-based works from 1982 to 2024, including key series such as Living Evidence, Plain(s) Warrior Artist, and Facing the Camera, says a media release. Through photography, digital collage, and portraiture, Favell explores themes of identity, empowerment, same-sex desire, and community, inviti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/art-gallery-of-algoma-brings-renowned-metis-artist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/art-gallery-of-algoma-brings-renowned-metis-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLG issues 4th-quarter gaming revenue payment to Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.paid $398,927 to the City of Sault Ste. Marie for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year, covering the period from Jan. 1 to March 31, for hosting Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie. For OLG&rsquo;s 2025&ndash;26 fiscal year, which ran from April 1, 2025, to March 31, the municipality received a total of $1,814,987, says an OLG media release. Since the gaming site opened in May 1999, payments to the city have totalled $38,882,493. Payments to host communities are cal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/olg-issues-4th-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-sault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/olg-issues-4th-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement home planned for Sault Collegiate Institute site in 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 21, 2001 The former Sault Collegiate Institute will be demolished later this year to make way for a new retirement home operated by Alert Care Corp. Work on the more than $5-million construction projected is expected to start by early fall.April 21, 1976 Officials of the Great Lakes Forest Research Centre are gearing up for the building&rsquo;s official opening next week. Final touches are being put on the $8.7 million structure, which was three years in the building and another three in p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retirement-home-planned-for-sault-collegiate-institute-site-in-2001/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/retirement-home-planned-for-sault-collegiate-institute-site-in-2001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neoen and Garden River to build Ontario’s largest solar farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neoen and Garden River First Nation have been awarded a 20&#8209;year contract by Ontario&rsquo;s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to develop a large-scale solar farm east of Sault Ste. Marie. The contract was issued through IESO&rsquo;s competitive Long-Term 2 Energy Supply procurement process and covers 100 per cent of the output from the planned 253&#8209;megawatt peak (MWp)/200&#8209;megawatt alternating current (MWac) project. Once built, the facility is expected to be the lar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/neoen-and-garden-river-to-build-ontarios-largest-solar-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/neoen-and-garden-river-to-build-ontarios-largest-solar-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crazy Indians Brotherhood welcomes local chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t let the patches sewn onto black leather jackets fool you! The Crazy Indians Brotherhood is not a gang, but an organization of Indigenous men who provide &ldquo;feeds&rdquo; to at-risk communities. Community leader Joe Boyer, cousin of Gizikgut Ogichidaa, aka Cleis Neveau, heads the Sault Ste. Marie chapter. &ldquo;Cleis runs the provincial chapter for all of Ontario,&rdquo; said Boyer, captain of CIB Algoma. &ldquo;But it was clear we needed something here in the Sault.&rdquo; The br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crazy-indians-brotherhood-welcomes-local-chapter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crazy-indians-brotherhood-welcomes-local-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An acre of hydroponics put to work at New North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the snowy downpour mid-April, John Carroll, owner of New North Greenhouses has been selling out of his fresh strawberry and raspberry crops daily. With approximately 43,000 square feet of hydroponic food production at the company&rsquo;s western greenhouses, it&rsquo;s able to sell strawberries that have been picked that morning. &ldquo;No grocer can compete with that system of local food production,&rdquo; says Carroll. &ldquo;We farm through a soilless hydroponic trough straight from a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/an-acre-of-hydroponics-put-to-work-at-new-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/an-acre-of-hydroponics-put-to-work-at-new-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault earmarks neighbourhoods for possible development - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault earmarks neighbourhoods for possible development - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-earmarks-neighbourhoods-for-possible-development-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-earmarks-neighbourhoods-for-possible-development-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post reports record $1.57-billion loss in 2025 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post reports record $1.57-billion loss in 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canada-post-reports-record-157-billion-loss-in-2025-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canada-post-reports-record-157-billion-loss-in-2025-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MURTHA, John - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MURTHA, John&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/murtha-john-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/murtha-john-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding, washouts impacting residents north of Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding, washouts impacting residents north of Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-washouts-impacting-residents-north-of-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-washouts-impacting-residents-north-of-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding, washouts impacting residents north of Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising temperatures, rainfall and melting snow are causing flooding and dangerous travel conditions in parts of northeastern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police say. The OPP report localized flooding, road washouts and high water levels in communities north of Sault Ste. Marie, particularly near the Goulais River and Batchawana Bay. A flood warning for Sault Ste. Marie, Goulais and Blind River, issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources, remains in effect. Goulais River Fire and Rescue volunteer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-washouts-impacting-residents-north-of-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flooding-washouts-impacting-residents-north-of-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say fire extinguisher used in violent Boundary Road robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[An attempted shoplifting incident at a Boundary Road business escalated into a violent robbery that left an employee assaulted and doused with a fire extinguisher, according to police. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service say the incident dates back to around 11 p.m. on Jan. 7, when 911 communicators received reports of a robbery at a business in the 600 block of Boundary Road. Investigators allege a then-17-year-old, confronted by an employee while attempting to steal merchandise, turned violent, ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-say-fire-extinguisher-used-in-violent-boundary-road-robbery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-say-fire-extinguisher-used-in-violent-boundary-road-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Shore Health Network seeking new board members - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shore Health Network seeking new board members&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/north-shore-health-network-seeking-new-board-members-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/north-shore-health-network-seeking-new-board-members-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZORZI, Doreen Winnifred (nee Fisher) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[ZORZI, Doreen Winnifred (nee Fisher)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/zorzi-doreen-winnifred-nee-fisher-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/zorzi-doreen-winnifred-nee-fisher-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man threw a beverage at someone, damaged property: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man threw a beverage at someone, damaged property: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-threw-a-beverage-at-someone-damaged-property-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-threw-a-beverage-at-someone-damaged-property-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEST, George Thomas - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST, George Thomas&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/west-george-thomas-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/west-george-thomas-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruscio family donates $800,000 to Sault hospital foundation - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruscio family donates $800,000 to Sault hospital foundation&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ruscio-family-donates-800000-to-sault-hospital-foundation-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ruscio-family-donates-800000-to-sault-hospital-foundation-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ward 2's Lisa Vezeau-Allen not seeking re-election on city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau-Allen will not be seeking re-election in the Oct. 26 municipal election.&nbsp; Vezeau-Allen has severed two terms and told The Sault Star she will continue her community activism and volunteer work, but through other venues.&nbsp; Vezeau-Allen, who ran with the NDP banner in the last provincial election and placed second, slightly behind then-PC candidate Chris Scott, admitted she wants to focus on the next provincial election.<br />
&nbsp; She lost the Sault Ste. Marie riding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ward-2s-lisa-vezeau-allen-not-seeking-re-election-on-city-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ward-2s-lisa-vezeau-allen-not-seeking-re-election-on-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Township public works has more put on its plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council voted to have Prince&nbsp;Township&rsquo;s public&nbsp;works employees&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;the community&nbsp;centre&rsquo;s&nbsp;parking lot in winter and grade Prince Lake Road from April to the end of October.<br />
&nbsp; For the past 25 years, the township has obtained these services from Archibald Bros. Ltd. But last fall, Archibald Bros., informed the township that their services would end this year, except for the excavation of burial plots at Hillside Cemetery.<br />
&nbsp; Township clerk Me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-public-works-has-more-put-on-its-plate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/prince-township-public-works-has-more-put-on-its-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fred Eaglesmith and his band rocked the Loft - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Eaglesmith and his band rocked the Loft&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fred-eaglesmith-and-his-band-rocked-the-loft-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fred-eaglesmith-and-his-band-rocked-the-loft-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathe easier: Respiratory outbreak in Blind River acute care unit over]]></title><description><![CDATA[A respiratory outbreak&nbsp;on the&nbsp;acute&nbsp;care&nbsp;unit at North Shore Health Network&rsquo;s Blind River is over as of Saturday.<br />
&nbsp; Universal masking&nbsp;remains&nbsp;in place, and all visitors are&nbsp;&ldquo;strongly encouraged&rdquo;&nbsp;to wear a medical mask, NSHN said in a release Monday morning.<br />
&nbsp; The network, in collaboration with Algoma Public Health, declared the outbreak last Wednesday following &ldquo;proactive surveillance and case identification.&rdquo;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/breathe-easier-respiratory-outbreak-in-blind-river-acute-care-unit-over/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/breathe-easier-respiratory-outbreak-in-blind-river-acute-care-unit-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ottawa-announces-incremental-increase-in-direct-flights-to-china-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ottawa-announces-incremental-increase-in-direct-flights-to-china-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers can make a 'big' difference for local youth - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers can make a 'big' difference for local youth&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/volunteers-can-make-a-big-difference-for-local-youth-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/volunteers-can-make-a-big-difference-for-local-youth-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: RAY, Bertram John ‘Barney’ - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: RAY, Bertram John &lsquo;Barney&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-ray-bertram-john-barney-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-ray-bertram-john-barney-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/starmer-admits-mistake-in-appointing-mandelson-as-uk-ambassador-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/starmer-admits-mistake-in-appointing-mandelson-as-uk-ambassador-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden River First Nation building 'Ontario's largest solar farm' - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden River First Nation building 'Ontario's largest solar farm'&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-first-nation-building-ontarios-largest-solar-farm-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-first-nation-building-ontarios-largest-solar-farm-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bus-accident-in-indian-controlled-kashmir-kills-21-people-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bus-accident-in-indian-controlled-kashmir-kills-21-people-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TURPIN, Cheryl (nee Harnden) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[TURPIN, Cheryl (nee Harnden)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/turpin-cheryl-nee-harnden-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/turpin-cheryl-nee-harnden-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police locate woman reported missing - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police locate woman reported missing&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-police-locate-woman-reported-missing-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-police-locate-woman-reported-missing-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workweek Outlook: Pleasant spring pattern takes hold - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workweek Outlook: Pleasant spring pattern takes hold&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/workweek-outlook-pleasant-spring-pattern-takes-hold-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/workweek-outlook-pleasant-spring-pattern-takes-hold-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight: What we’re seeing inside a small clinic in Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotlight: What we&rsquo;re seeing inside a small clinic in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-what-were-seeing-inside-a-small-clinic-in-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotlight-what-were-seeing-inside-a-small-clinic-in-sault-ste-marie-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth Day clean-up aims to spruce up downtown Sault Ste. Marie - SooLeader.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth Day clean-up aims to spruce up downtown Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;SooLeader.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/earth-day-clean-up-aims-to-spruce-up-downtown-sault-ste-marie-sooleadercom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/earth-day-clean-up-aims-to-spruce-up-downtown-sault-ste-marie-sooleadercom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAHAM, Richard Joseph - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAHAM, Richard Joseph&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/graham-richard-joseph-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/graham-richard-joseph-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in city's east end - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in city's east end&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-citys-east-end-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-citys-east-end-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian inspired by professional wrestlers coming to the Sault - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian inspired by professional wrestlers coming to the Sault&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comedian-inspired-by-professional-wrestlers-coming-to-the-sault-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comedian-inspired-by-professional-wrestlers-coming-to-the-sault-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunshots at Elliot Lake apartment result in arrests - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunshots at Elliot Lake apartment result in arrests&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gunshots-at-elliot-lake-apartment-result-in-arrests-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gunshots-at-elliot-lake-apartment-result-in-arrests-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bellevue Park Greenhouse remains one of Sault Ste. Marie’s best kept secrets - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Bellevue Park Greenhouse remains one of Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s best kept secrets&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/why-bellevue-park-greenhouse-remains-one-of-sault-ste-maries-best-kept-secrets-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/why-bellevue-park-greenhouse-remains-one-of-sault-ste-maries-best-kept-secrets-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane Jean - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Jean&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lane-jean-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lane-jean-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local youth shine at Searchmont Snowcross event - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local youth shine at Searchmont Snowcross event&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/local-youth-shine-at-searchmont-snowcross-event-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/local-youth-shine-at-searchmont-snowcross-event-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent grocers adjusting to fuel surcharges from suppliers - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent grocers adjusting to fuel surcharges from suppliers&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/independent-grocers-adjusting-to-fuel-surcharges-from-suppliers-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/independent-grocers-adjusting-to-fuel-surcharges-from-suppliers-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in city's east end - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power fully restored in city's east end - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-citys-east-end-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-power-fully-restored-in-citys-east-end-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City removes tax breaks for vacant/excess land - Village Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[City removes tax breaks for vacant/excess land&nbsp;&nbsp;Village Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-removes-tax-breaks-for-vacantexcess-land-village-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-removes-tax-breaks-for-vacantexcess-land-village-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MILLER, Teresina 'Theresa' (n&eacute;e Rossi) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILLER, Teresina 'Theresa' (n&eacute;e Rossi)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/miller-teresina-theresa-neacutee-rossi-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/miller-teresina-theresa-neacutee-rossi-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VANIER, Jacqueline - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[VANIER, Jacqueline&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vanier-jacqueline-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/vanier-jacqueline-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Car Draw also offers early bird prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine early bird prizes are part of Sault Area Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s 36th annual 5 Car Draw. Prizes, including $1,000 in gift cards from Home Hardware, $2,500 cash from Northern Insurance Brokers and $10,000 from Pino&rsquo;s Get Fresh, will be drawn leading up to the main draw on June 23 at 10 a.m. The top prize is a Chevrolet Silverado or $80,000 cash, a release says. Tickets start at $25. Buy at 5car.ca, SAHF&rsquo;s office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by calling 705-759-3434,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-also-offers-early-bird-prizes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/5-car-draw-also-offers-early-bird-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City receives nearly $400,000 for hosting Sault casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Sault Ste. Marie received $398,927 for hosting Gateway Casinos from January to March. The municipality received $1,814,987 from Ontario and Lottery Gaming Corp., for the 2025-26 fiscal year and $38.9 million since the site opened in May 1999, a release says. The city was earmarked $1,780,887 from OLG for 2024-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-receives-nearly-400000-for-hosting-sault-casino/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-receives-nearly-400000-for-hosting-sault-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soup kithen fundraising walk is June 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth annual Tony Martin Walk for Change to benefit Soup Kitchen Community Centre is June 6. Registration is at 10 a.m. The walk follows at 11 a.m.The former Sault Ste. Marie MP and MPP is the centre&rsquo;s founding father. Pledge packages are available at the soup kitchen at 172 James St., starting April 27. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations can also be made at soupkitchencommunitycentre.org.The walk raised $17,000 in 2025. This year&rsquo;s goal is $20,000.&ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soup-kithen-fundraising-walk-is-june-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/soup-kithen-fundraising-walk-is-june-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GALLERY: Young Scouts race Kub Kars at Station Mall - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GALLERY: Young Scouts race Kub Kars at Station Mall&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gallery-young-scouts-race-kub-kars-at-station-mall-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gallery-young-scouts-race-kub-kars-at-station-mall-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOMLJANOVICH, Jennifer Dawn - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOMLJANOVICH, Jennifer Dawn&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tomljanovich-jennifer-dawn-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tomljanovich-jennifer-dawn-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having some fun now with Little Shop of Horrors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music director Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio attends a rehearsal of Musical Comedy Guild&rsquo;s production of Little Shop of Horrors. The production runs April 29-May 2 at Sault Community Theatre Centre. BRIAN KELLY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/having-some-fun-now-with-little-shop-of-horrors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/having-some-fun-now-with-little-shop-of-horrors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald K. Donald brought classic rock to Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald K. Donald brought classic rock to Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/donald-k-donald-brought-classic-rock-to-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/donald-k-donald-brought-classic-rock-to-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald K. Donald brought classic rock to Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald K. Donald rocked Sault Ste. Marie.The Canadian concert promoter, who died April 13 at age 82, produced shows that brought numerous bands, including April Wine, Chilliwack, Harlequin, Streetheart, Trooper and Triumph to Memorial Gardens in the 1970s and 1980s.&ldquo;The most volatile package we dare put on one concert stage,&rdquo; read a release from his company heralding a March 1978 date by Triumph and Moxy. &ldquo;The combination (of the two acts) is like the to barrels of a loaded sho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/donald-k-donald-brought-classic-rock-to-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/donald-k-donald-brought-classic-rock-to-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College keeps eye on demand for campus housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A business case could be created for a second student residence at Sault College depending on demand for the existing Ray La<br />
w<br />
son Hall.The three-storey building that houses 157 students opened in 1993.T<br />
w<br />
enty five to 30 students are on aw<br />
aiting list for the residence, said interim president Sherri Smith. Therew<br />
as also aw<br />
aiting list for the 2024-25 school year.&ldquo;Currently we&rsquo;re monitoring demand for our residence to make a smart decision on the next three to five years,&rdquo; Smi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-keeps-eye-on-demand-for-campus-housing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-keeps-eye-on-demand-for-campus-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person puts goods in laundry basket, leaves Elliot Lake store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person filled a laundry basket with items from an Elliot Lake business and left without paying, Ontario Provincial Police say. The theft from a store on Hillside Drive South happened on April 12. The suspect allegedly tried to flee from police after being found a short time later on Ontario Avenue. Sydney Tynan-Byrd-Owen, 19, of Elliot Lake, as charged with theft under $5,000, assault peace officer and resist peace officer.Court date for the accused is June 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-puts-goods-in-laundry-basket-leaves-elliot-lake-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/person-puts-goods-in-laundry-basket-leaves-elliot-lake-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man breaks into Goulais River businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two businesses on Highway 17 in Goulais River were broken into.The break-ins happened April 8, Ontario Provincial Police say. A suspect was allegedly driving a vehicle stolen in Sault Ste. Marie. Michael Currie, 51, of the Sault, was charged with possess property obtained by crime over $5,000 and to counts break and enter a place and mischief.He as held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-breaks-into-goulais-river-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-breaks-into-goulais-river-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man spits on people, drinks booze outside Sault business: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man allegedly spat on three people on March 23. The assaults happened in the 700 block ofW<br />
ellington Street East. A suspectw<br />
as found drinking outside a business in the 0 to 100 block of Great Northern Road on April 4, police say.Christopher Magna, 52, as charged being intoxicated in a public place, consuming li<br />
q<br />
uor in unauthorized place, fail to leave premises hen directed and three counts assault.His court date is June 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-spits-on-people-drinks-booze-outside-sault-business-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-spits-on-people-drinks-booze-outside-sault-business-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife held during argument in Steelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen brandished a knife during an argumentw<br />
ith someone they kne<br />
w<br />
, police say. The incident happened April 13 in the area of St. George&rsquo;s AvenueW<br />
est and Huron Street.The accused, 15, as chargedw<br />
ith assaultw<br />
ith aw<br />
eapon and fail to complyw<br />
ith a sentence. They can&rsquo;t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-held-during-argument-in-steelton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-held-during-argument-in-steelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with knives found in Sault's downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was allegedly found with several weapons and cocaine on Queen Street East last Wednesday. He&rsquo;s accused of having an expandable baton and two knives in his possession, police say. Patrick Stone, 34, was charged with carrying concealed weapon, possession of a controlled substance, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of weapon, two counts fail to comply with appearance notice and four counts failure to comply with undertaking.He was held in custody pendin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-with-knives-found-in-saults-downtown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-with-knives-found-in-saults-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth strikes adult with object on Albert Street West: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth struck an adult they knew with an object, causing minor physical injuries, police say. The assault happened last Wednesday in the 400 block of Albert Street West.The victim went to Sault Area Hospital.The 15-year-old accused, who can&rsquo;t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with assault with a weapon and fail to comply with sentence.The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-strikes-adult-with-object-on-albert-street-west-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-strikes-adult-with-object-on-albert-street-west-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman missing 2 years has ties to Sault Ste. Marie, Echo Bay - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman missing 2 years has ties to Sault Ste. Marie, Echo Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-missing-2-years-has-ties-to-sault-ste-marie-echo-bay-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-missing-2-years-has-ties-to-sault-ste-marie-echo-bay-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman missing 2 years has ties to Sault Ste. Marie, Echo Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northwestern Ontario woman missing for two years has ties to Sault Ste. Marie and Echo Bay. Melanie Lapish, 35, of Fort Frances, was last seen at a McDonald&rsquo;s in that community on Feb. 26, 2024, Ontario Provincial Police say. She is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-9, 110 poundswithblue-green eyes, long dark blond hair and a nose ring. She may have been wearing a grey sweater, blue jeans and toque.A $50,000 award is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-missing-2-years-has-ties-to-sault-ste-marie-echo-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-missing-2-years-has-ties-to-sault-ste-marie-echo-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man beats St. Andrew's Terrace resident with wood, steals sweater]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man stole a sweater after beating a Steelton resident with a piece of wood last summer.The robbery happened July 1 on St. Andrew&rsquo;s Terrace.The homeowner was pushed down a set of stairs and struck over the head several times with a two-by-four, a release says. The assailant grabbed a blue, cattle-knit sweater and left the residence. He is described as 5-foot-seven with a small to medium build.Anyone with information about this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or saultcrime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-beats-st-andrews-terrace-resident-with-wood-steals-sweater/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-beats-st-andrews-terrace-resident-with-wood-steals-sweater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 556 closed due to flooding - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highway 556 closed due to flooding&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-556-closed-due-to-flooding-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/highway-556-closed-due-to-flooding-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College promotes Waterfront Adventure Centre to businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault College is pitching its Waterfront Adventure Centre as a great place for Sault Ste. Marie businesses to show some love to their workers.Discounted memberships are being offered to the seven-year-old site on McPhail Avenue that&rsquo;s open from May to September. Amenities include watercraft rentals, tennis, beach volleyball, pickleball and deck for socializing.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re trying to be as flexible as possible to make it value added for an employer rather than doing kind of a cookie c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-promotes-waterfront-adventure-centre-to-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-promotes-waterfront-adventure-centre-to-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign of spring: Street sweeping is underway - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign of spring: Street sweeping is underway&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sign-of-spring-street-sweeping-is-underway-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sign-of-spring-street-sweeping-is-underway-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wash out closes portion of Highway 638 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wash out closes portion of Highway 638&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wash-out-closes-portion-of-highway-638-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wash-out-closes-portion-of-highway-638-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Highway 552 near Goulais River reopens after flood - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Highway 552 near Goulais River reopens after flood&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-highway-552-near-goulais-river-reopens-after-flood-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-highway-552-near-goulais-river-reopens-after-flood-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold medalist Brad Jacobs returns to Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold medalist Brad Jacobs returns to Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gold-medalist-brad-jacobs-returns-to-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gold-medalist-brad-jacobs-returns-to-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers turn up the heat to eliminate Greyhounds - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers turn up the heat to eliminate Greyhounds&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rangers-turn-up-the-heat-to-eliminate-greyhounds-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rangers-turn-up-the-heat-to-eliminate-greyhounds-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gagnant!': City receives fourth-quarter payment from OLG - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['Gagnant!': City receives fourth-quarter payment from OLG&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gagnant-city-receives-fourth-quarter-payment-from-olg-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/gagnant-city-receives-fourth-quarter-payment-from-olg-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CJ Chiarello - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[CJ Chiarello&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cj-chiarello-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/cj-chiarello-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a say on nuclear waste transportation and burial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&nbsp;12-town tour of workshops to support public participation in the current federal review of the nuclear industry&rsquo;s massive project to transport and bury all of Canada&rsquo;s high-level nuclear fuel waste in northwestern Ontario will launch Sunday in Sault Ste. Marie.<br />
&nbsp; The public has&nbsp;30 days&nbsp;to&nbsp;<br />
comment<br />
&nbsp;on a set of draft guidelines that will outline what information must be included in the Impact Statement the Nuclear Waste Management Organization must prep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/have-a-say-on-nuclear-waste-transportation-and-burial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/have-a-say-on-nuclear-waste-transportation-and-burial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/they-suck-lutnick-criticizes-canadas-trade-strategy-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/they-suck-lutnick-criticizes-canadas-trade-strategy-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste Marie’s St-Pierre and Ruschpler Capture Gold with Etobicoke Dolphins at OWHA U22 Championships - Saultsports.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste Marie&rsquo;s St-Pierre and Ruschpler Capture Gold with Etobicoke Dolphins at OWHA U22 Championships&nbsp;&nbsp;Saultsports.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-st-pierre-and-ruschpler-capture-gold-with-etobicoke-dolphins-at-owha-u22-championships-saultsportscom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-st-pierre-and-ruschpler-capture-gold-with-etobicoke-dolphins-at-owha-u22-championships-saultsportscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma MPP Bill Rosenberg brings nearly $5M to Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma MPP Bill Rosenberg brings nearly $5M to Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-mpp-bill-rosenberg-brings-nearly-5m-to-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-mpp-bill-rosenberg-brings-nearly-5m-to-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;On the right track&rsquo;: Sault Star columnist Nadine Robinson's work feted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 National and Recognition Awards, and a familiar name to readers of The Sault Star is among them.<br />
&nbsp; A total of 92 finalists across 20 categories were announced last week, celebrating excellence in Canadian travel media, from writing and photography to video,&nbsp;podcasting&nbsp;and digital storytelling. Among the finalists is longtime Sault Star columnist Dr. Nadine Robinson, who received recognition in se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoon-the-right-trackrsquo-sault-star-columnist-nadine-robinsons-work-feted-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoon-the-right-trackrsquo-sault-star-columnist-nadine-robinsons-work-feted-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;On the right track&rsquo; Sault Star columnist Nadine Robinson's work feted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 National and Recognition Awards, and a familiar name to readers of The Sault Star is among them.<br />
&nbsp; A total of 92 finalists across 20 categories were announced last week, celebrating excellence in Canadian travel media, from writing and photography to video,&nbsp;podcasting&nbsp;and digital storytelling. Among the finalists is longtime Sault Star columnist Dr. Nadine Robinson, who received recognition in se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoon-the-right-trackrsquo-sault-star-columnist-nadine-robinsons-work-feted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquoon-the-right-trackrsquo-sault-star-columnist-nadine-robinsons-work-feted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCLELLAND, Marlene Alice Marie (nee Aube) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCLELLAND, Marlene Alice Marie (nee Aube)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mcclelland-marlene-alice-marie-nee-aube-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mcclelland-marlene-alice-marie-nee-aube-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLACK, Margaret Alma - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLACK, Margaret Alma&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/black-margaret-alma-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/black-margaret-alma-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College wants your thoughts on their next president - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault College wants your thoughts on their next president&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-wants-your-thoughts-on-their-next-president-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-wants-your-thoughts-on-their-next-president-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRISDALE, Steven - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRISDALE, Steven&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grisdale-steven-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/grisdale-steven-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HODGSON, Dora - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[HODGSON, Dora&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hodgson-dora-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/hodgson-dora-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SWAN, David - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[SWAN, David&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/swan-david-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/swan-david-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margaret “Peggy” Punch - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Margaret &ldquo;Peggy&rdquo; Punch&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/margaret-peggy-punch-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/margaret-peggy-punch-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault College still to choose recruitment firm for new president]]></title><description><![CDATA[An executive recruitment firm is still being lined up to help Sault College find a new president.David Orazietti retired in October. Sherri Smith is interim president.A re<br />
q<br />
uest for proposal to find a recruitment firmw<br />
as issued in February.The college&rsquo;s board of governors is &ldquo;nearing the end&rdquo; of its efforts to choose a firm to work with, second vice-chair Tom Faught told The Sault Star.&ldquo;We are not firm on exactly which firm we&rsquo;re going to be going with,&rdquo; he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-still-to-choose-recruitment-firm-for-new-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-college-still-to-choose-recruitment-firm-for-new-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasta dinner planned at Sault's Moose Family Lodge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pasta dinnerw<br />
ill be served April 27 at Moose Family Lodge. The meal, prepared by Moose Family Lodge, runs 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., a release says. Cost is $15.A container of meatballs costs $12. Call 705-542-1288 bet<br />
w<br />
een 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to pre-order or make reservations.The lodge is at 543 Trunk Rd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pasta-dinner-planned-at-saults-moose-family-lodge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pasta-dinner-planned-at-saults-moose-family-lodge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEDUC, Madeleine - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEDUC, Madeleine&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leduc-madeleine-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leduc-madeleine-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedic charged after ambulance crashes on Great Northern Road - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramedic charged after ambulance crashes on Great Northern Road&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/paramedic-charged-after-ambulance-crashes-on-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/paramedic-charged-after-ambulance-crashes-on-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma MPP Bill Rosenberg brings nearly $5M to Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie has received almost $5 million from the provincial government.<br />
&nbsp; In separate announcements, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg said &ldquo;it&rsquo;s a good day for Sault Ste. Marie.&rdquo;<br />
&nbsp; The City of Sault Ste. Marie has received $2.487 million to combat the effects of climate change and protect homes and property in the Peoples Road neighbourhood.&nbsp; The funding, from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program&rsquo;s Health and Safety Water Stream, support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-mpp-bill-rosenberg-brings-nearly-5m-to-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-mpp-bill-rosenberg-brings-nearly-5m-to-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City receives help from province to alleviate basement flooding - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[City receives help from province to alleviate basement flooding&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-receives-help-from-province-to-alleviate-basement-flooding-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-receives-help-from-province-to-alleviate-basement-flooding-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police look for woman reported missing - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police look for woman reported missing&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-look-for-woman-reported-missing-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-look-for-woman-reported-missing-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine and food pairing night will support Alzheimer Society - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wine and food pairing night will support Alzheimer Society&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wine-and-food-pairing-night-will-support-alzheimer-society-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wine-and-food-pairing-night-will-support-alzheimer-society-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Spring today, winter tomorrow - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekend Outlook: Spring today, winter tomorrow&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-spring-today-winter-tomorrow-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/weekend-outlook-spring-today-winter-tomorrow-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen pleads to Poplar Avenue slaying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was stabbed to death late last summer during a chance encounter with a teen who knew him and was upset about rumours of stolen drugs and an alleged sexual assault of someone he knew.Adam Fadel, 23, died after he was repeatedly struck in the chest, abdomen and forehead on Poplar Avenue near YMCA of Sault Ste. Marie on Sept. 13. A post-mortem done in Sudbury two days later found Fadel died of massive blood loss, assistant Crown attorney David Didiodato told court on Thursday.His assailant, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-pleads-to-poplar-avenue-slaying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/teen-pleads-to-poplar-avenue-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous higher education will receive new provincial funding - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous higher education will receive new provincial funding&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/indigenous-higher-education-will-receive-new-provincial-funding-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/indigenous-higher-education-will-receive-new-provincial-funding-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter of Algoma kids aren’t alright: Algoma Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Algoma,&nbsp;it&nbsp;appears that&nbsp;the kids&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t&nbsp;alright. Data presented by Algoma&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Health Thursday&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;that&nbsp;almost one in four children in the district are at risk in at least one&nbsp;&ldquo;developmental&nbsp;domain,&rdquo;&nbsp;specific areas of a child&rsquo;s growth and progress. When examined across areas of development, the highest proportions of children at risk are in social emotional development, at&nbsp;13.6&nbsp;per cent,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quarter-of-algoma-kids-arent-alright-algoma-public-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/quarter-of-algoma-kids-arent-alright-algoma-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evening crash slows traffic on Great Northern Road - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evening crash slows traffic on Great Northern Road&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/evening-crash-slows-traffic-on-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/evening-crash-slows-traffic-on-great-northern-road-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Kitchener Rangers - Game 4 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Kitchener Rangers - Game 4&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-vs-kitchener-rangers-game-4-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-vs-kitchener-rangers-game-4-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Kitchener Rangers - Game 5 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Kitchener Rangers - Game 5&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-at-kitchener-rangers-game-5-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-at-kitchener-rangers-game-5-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fewer-rejected-ballots-in-terrebonne-byelection-despite-adapted-ballot-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fewer-rejected-ballots-in-terrebonne-byelection-despite-adapted-ballot-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEYLAND, Jeffrey Bromie Andrew - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEYLAND, Jeffrey Bromie Andrew&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/neyland-jeffrey-bromie-andrew-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/neyland-jeffrey-bromie-andrew-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotting AI fraud: free session in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotting AI fraud: free session in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotting-ai-fraud-free-session-in-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/spotting-ai-fraud-free-session-in-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit warns military procurement faces ‘persistent’ hurdles - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audit warns military procurement faces &lsquo;persistent&rsquo; hurdles&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/audit-warns-military-procurement-faces-persistent-hurdles-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/audit-warns-military-procurement-faces-persistent-hurdles-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI content should be labelled, heritage committee says - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI content should be labelled, heritage committee says&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ai-content-should-be-labelled-heritage-committee-says-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ai-content-should-be-labelled-heritage-committee-says-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARSEN, Arne - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LARSEN, Arne&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/larsen-arne-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/larsen-arne-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth hit someone with an object: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth hit someone with an object: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-hit-someone-with-an-object-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/youth-hit-someone-with-an-object-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From first defeat to three-term voice: Paul Christian urges new candidates to step up in Sault council race]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Paul Christian first sought a position around the municipal council table in 2006, he was unsuccessful.&nbsp; That only increased his resolve to try again four years later.&nbsp; &ldquo;In 2006 I ran against Steve Butland and Jamie Caicco,&rdquo; Christian told more than a dozen people who attended a municipal council information session at city hall on Wednesday.&nbsp; &ldquo;And your first time, you may not be successful,&rdquo; he said candidly. &ldquo;But that&rsquo;s a good thing. You]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-first-defeat-to-three-term-voice-paul-christian-urges-new-candidates-to-step-up-in-sault-council-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-first-defeat-to-three-term-voice-paul-christian-urges-new-candidates-to-step-up-in-sault-council-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From first defeat to 3-term voice: Paul Christian urges new candidates to step up in Sault council race]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Paul Christian first sought a position around the municipal council table in 2006, he was unsuccessful.&nbsp; That only increased his resolve to try again four years later.&nbsp; &ldquo;In 2006 I ran against Steve Butland and Jamie Caicco,&rdquo; Christian told more than a dozen people who attended a recent municipal council information session at city hall.&nbsp; &ldquo;And your first time, you may not be successful,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But that&rsquo;s a good thing. You got your name o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-first-defeat-to-3-term-voice-paul-christian-urges-new-candidates-to-step-up-in-sault-council-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/from-first-defeat-to-3-term-voice-paul-christian-urges-new-candidates-to-step-up-in-sault-council-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man refused to leave, threw something at security: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man refused to leave, threw something at security: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-refused-to-leave-threw-something-at-security-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-refused-to-leave-threw-something-at-security-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Object thrown at security guard: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[An object was allegedly thrown at a security guard in the 700 block of Wellington Street East on April 6. The victim was not hit, police say. A suspect was arrested Tuesday. Daniel Murphy, 35, was charged with assault with a weapon. His court date is July 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/object-thrown-at-security-guard-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/object-thrown-at-security-guard-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenant starts fire at Second Line West building: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tenant allegedly started a fire in their west-end unit that spread to other residences, displacing neighbouring residents. The fire in the 600 block of Second Line West was reported at about 2:10 a.m. on Jan. 25, police say. A suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Extensive damage was done to the building. An arrest was made Tuesday. Jayme Wismer, 48, was charged with arson, disregard for human life, mischief over $5,000 and fail to comply with probation order.The accused was held in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tenant-starts-fire-at-second-line-west-building-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/tenant-starts-fire-at-second-line-west-building-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert will discuss clean innovation opportunities at the college - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert will discuss clean innovation opportunities at the college&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/expert-will-discuss-clean-innovation-opportunities-at-the-college-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/expert-will-discuss-clean-innovation-opportunities-at-the-college-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male Shitzu (neutered) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Male Shitzu (neutered)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/male-shitzu-neutered-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/male-shitzu-neutered-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record Store Day disciples getting younger, seasoned vinyl lovers still embraced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scratch any notion&nbsp;of&nbsp;Record&nbsp;Store&nbsp;Day&nbsp;being&nbsp;the domain of denture wearers. It&rsquo;s&nbsp;actually&nbsp;the&nbsp;Clearasil&nbsp;crowd&nbsp;that&nbsp;appears to form&nbsp;the&nbsp;up-and-coming&nbsp;face of&nbsp;the annual&nbsp;celebration of brick-and-mortar record&nbsp;stores,&nbsp;and everything sold within. The&nbsp;Rad&nbsp;Zone&lsquo;s longtime manager Melodie Taylor could not be happier&nbsp;about&nbsp;this, a trend&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;seen first-hand over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/record-store-day-disciples-getting-younger-seasoned-vinyl-lovers-still-embraced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/record-store-day-disciples-getting-younger-seasoned-vinyl-lovers-still-embraced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record Store Day disciples getting younger, seasoned vinyl lovers always embraced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scratch any notion&nbsp;of&nbsp;Record&nbsp;Store&nbsp;Day&nbsp;being&nbsp;the domain of denture wearers. It&rsquo;s&nbsp;actually&nbsp;the&nbsp;Clearasil&nbsp;crowd&nbsp;that&nbsp;appears to form&nbsp;the&nbsp;up-and-coming&nbsp;face of&nbsp;the annual&nbsp;celebration of brick-and-mortar record&nbsp;stores,&nbsp;and everything sold within. The&nbsp;Rad&nbsp;Zone&lsquo;s longtime manager Melodie Taylor could not be happier&nbsp;about&nbsp;this, a trend&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;seen first-hand over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/record-store-day-disciples-getting-younger-seasoned-vinyl-lovers-always-embraced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/record-store-day-disciples-getting-younger-seasoned-vinyl-lovers-always-embraced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s stylish gold coloured jacket f/s - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s stylish gold coloured jacket f/s&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/womens-stylish-gold-coloured-jacket-fs-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/womens-stylish-gold-coloured-jacket-fs-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUBE, Dawn Ella (nee Needs) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBE, Dawn Ella (nee Needs)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dube-dawn-ella-nee-needs-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/dube-dawn-ella-nee-needs-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontenac reopens after city crews work through the night - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontenac reopens after city crews work through the night&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/frontenac-reopens-after-city-crews-work-through-the-night-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/frontenac-reopens-after-city-crews-work-through-the-night-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault's Port project and new businesses signal strong economic future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elaine Della-Mattia&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; The Economic Development Division helped 50 new entrepreneurs launch businesses and helped sustain 117 existing businesses in 2025.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; In an annual report to council, Rick Van Staveren, director of economic development, said the department created 71 new jobs through business attraction.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; The city&rsquo;s economic development division focuses on business development, business attraction, and the Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-port-project-and-new-businesses-signal-strong-economic-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-port-project-and-new-businesses-signal-strong-economic-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy hits stage at Superior Heights in Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chaos and mishaps are part of the show when The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition comes to Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School. The comedy, presented by Superior Heights OnStage, runs May 5-8 at the school&rsquo;s theatre. Curtain is 7 p.m., a release says. Cast members are Sarah Cariati, Sadie Coccimiglio, Hunter Gardner, Kaleb Kelly, Cameron Leask, Ian MacGlashan, Stella Richardson and Emily Vallee.Tickets cost $20 and are on sale at the school&rsquo;s main office, by cal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comedy-hits-stage-at-superior-heights-in-sault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/comedy-hits-stage-at-superior-heights-in-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in GFL shootings out on bail - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in GFL shootings out on bail&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-charged-in-gfl-shootings-out-on-bail-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-charged-in-gfl-shootings-out-on-bail-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respiratory outbreak declared at Blind River hospital - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Respiratory outbreak declared at Blind River hospital&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/respiratory-outbreak-declared-at-blind-river-hospital-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/respiratory-outbreak-declared-at-blind-river-hospital-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightfoot's band plans Sault date]]></title><description><![CDATA[p Concert-goers can head down the Carefree Highway when The Original Lightfoot Band plays Sault Community Theatre Centre on Aug. 25. Start time is 7:30 p.m., a release says. Rick Haynes (bass), Barry Keane (drums) and Mike Heffernan (keyboards) performed with Gordon Lightfoot for decades. They are joined by guitarist Bill Bell and singer Andy Mauck.Tickets, $45, $75 and $90, are on sale at Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall or online at sautlctc.ca.Lightfoot was supposed to play the ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lightfoots-band-plans-sault-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lightfoots-band-plans-sault-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 16th Weather Discussion - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 16th Weather Discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-16th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-16th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schadel, Olivia Ashley - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schadel, Olivia Ashley&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/schadel-olivia-ashley-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/schadel-olivia-ashley-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EUP, Ontario groups partner to compete in 2026 City Nature Challenge - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News]]></title><description><![CDATA[EUP, Ontario groups partner to compete in 2026 City Nature Challenge&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Ste. Marie Evening News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/eup-ontario-groups-partner-to-compete-in-2026-city-nature-challenge-sault-ste-marie-evening-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/eup-ontario-groups-partner-to-compete-in-2026-city-nature-challenge-sault-ste-marie-evening-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author talks about former Sault mayor in book in 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 16, 2001 Larry Euale&rsquo;s Crow No More, a protective cover to deter the large black birds from ripping apart the garbage bags of homeowners, goes on sale later this month in Sault Ste. Marie. Euale is a retired City of Sault Ste. Marie employee.Harvey Sims speaks about his book, The Best Man for the Job: Joe Fratesi and the Politics of Sault Ste. Marie, at St. Mary&rsquo;s College on May 3. Pickwick Books has ordered 400 to 500 copies of the book. &ldquo;I think this is a far too import]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/author-talks-about-former-sault-mayor-in-book-in-2001/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/author-talks-about-former-sault-mayor-in-book-in-2001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant whitefish lands downtown, 500 metres from the river - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giant whitefish lands downtown, 500 metres from the river&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/giant-whitefish-lands-downtown-500-metres-from-the-river-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/giant-whitefish-lands-downtown-500-metres-from-the-river-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant whitefish lands downtown, 500 metres from the river - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giant whitefish lands downtown, 500 metres from the river - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/giant-whitefish-lands-downtown-500-metres-from-the-river-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/giant-whitefish-lands-downtown-500-metres-from-the-river-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respiratory outbreak in Blind River acute care unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Shore Health Network (NSHN), in collaboration with Algoma Public Health (APH),&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
has declared a respiratory outbreak in the acute care unit at the Blind River Site following &ldquo;proactive&nbsp;surveillance and case identification.&rdquo;<br />
&nbsp; NSHN reported Wednesday afternoon it is working &ldquo;closely&rdquo; with APH to keep workers, patients, visitors, and providers safe. Patients will continue&nbsp;to be&nbsp;monitored&nbsp;for any new symptoms.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; &ldquo;We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/respiratory-outbreak-in-blind-river-acute-care-unit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/respiratory-outbreak-in-blind-river-acute-care-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River district until April 22 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River district until April 22&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-sault-ste-marie-and-blind-river-district-until-april-22-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-issued-for-sault-ste-marie-and-blind-river-district-until-april-22-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Police Curling Championships hit Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Police Curling Championships hit Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadian-police-curling-championships-hit-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/canadian-police-curling-championships-hit-sault-ste-marie-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOI documents reveal new details in west-end fire - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOI documents reveal new details in west-end fire&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/foi-documents-reveal-new-details-in-west-end-fire-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/foi-documents-reveal-new-details-in-west-end-fire-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fun little ditty' takes hurt away for blues singer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandra Bouza has done her share of &ldquo;epic, dramatic, angsty songs.&rdquo;But the blues singer opted to put a humouress spin on her experience with a fella who didn&rsquo;t share the same interest in her as she did in him. Too Tall for Me, &ldquo;a light-hearted comical take on an unrequited crush,&rdquo; was born.&ldquo;I kind of wanted to challenge myself,&rdquo; the Maple Blues Awards nominee told The Sault Star during a recent interview. This time around she set out to craft &ldquo;a fun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fun-little-ditty-takes-hurt-away-for-blues-singer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/fun-little-ditty-takes-hurt-away-for-blues-singer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience the ultimate Canadian getaway in Sault Ste. Marie - Toronto Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience the ultimate Canadian getaway in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Toronto Life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/experience-the-ultimate-canadian-getaway-in-sault-ste-marie-toronto-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/experience-the-ultimate-canadian-getaway-in-sault-ste-marie-toronto-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local school boards reviewing Ontario’s governance overhaul - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local school boards reviewing Ontario&rsquo;s governance overhaul&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/local-school-boards-reviewing-ontarios-governance-overhaul-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/local-school-boards-reviewing-ontarios-governance-overhaul-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel, mayor met with South Korean submarine builder - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel, mayor met with South Korean submarine builder&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-mayor-met-with-south-korean-submarine-builder-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/algoma-steel-mayor-met-with-south-korean-submarine-builder-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 'transparency' concerns ADSB chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[A provincial focus on &ldquo;the bad apples&rdquo; among Ontario&rsquo;s school boards is leaving a bad taste with the chair of Algoma District School Board.Education Minister Paul Calandra tabled a bill Monday that would cut trustees&rsquo; budget responsibilities at English-language boards and mostly remove their role in central bargaining.Elaine Johnston is &ldquo;not disagreeing&rdquo; improvements can be made, but argues Calandra is focusing too much on episodes such as Brent Haldimand Norf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/budget-transparency-concerns-adsb-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/budget-transparency-concerns-adsb-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain, rapid snowmelt raise flood risk in Sault region - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain, rapid snowmelt raise flood risk in Sault region&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rain-rapid-snowmelt-raise-flood-risk-in-sault-region-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/rain-rapid-snowmelt-raise-flood-risk-in-sault-region-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEGER, Ronald Louis - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEGER, Ronald Louis&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leger-ronald-louis-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/leger-ronald-louis-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Sault Ste. Marie prepares for fall municipal elections - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Sault Ste. Marie prepares for fall municipal elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-of-sault-ste-marie-prepares-for-fall-municipal-elections-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-of-sault-ste-marie-prepares-for-fall-municipal-elections-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Sault Ste. Marie prepares for fall municipal elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council has changed Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s policy on election recounts.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; A formal bylaw will need to be passed to confirm the change before May 1. That is expected to occur in the coming days with a special council meeting to be scheduled to pass the bylaw.<br />
&nbsp; A staff report presented to council earlier this week recommended that the city not adapt a recount policy for the 2026 municipal election.<br />
&nbsp; While automatic recounts occur if there is a tie between the top two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-of-sault-ste-marie-prepares-for-fall-municipal-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/city-of-sault-ste-marie-prepares-for-fall-municipal-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: VACHON, Noël - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of Life: VACHON, No&euml;l&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-vachon-nol-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/celebration-of-life-vachon-nol-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Sault police officer asks for more time before next court date]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspended Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer asked for some extra time before his next court appearance, saying he is homeless.Jarrott Forsyth allegedly breached his probation in February. He has convictions for threatening, assault and criminal harassment from 2024 and 2025,Forsyth told Ontario Court Justice John Condon on Wednesday he doesn&rsquo;t plan to get a lawyer and has not asked for his disclosure. Information about the allegations against him are available to review, said assis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-police-officer-asks-for-more-time-before-next-court-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/suspended-sault-police-officer-asks-for-more-time-before-next-court-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ammunition seized when search warrant executed on Wellington Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ammunition, Canadian currency and a small amount of a controlled substance were allegedly found when police executed a search warrant at a downtown-area residence on Monday. The search was done at a multi-unit building in the 700 block of Wellington Street East, police say. A person was charged with careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.No name was released by police.&ldquo;This incident and the result of the search warrant is not one that we would release a name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ammunition-seized-when-search-warrant-executed-on-wellington-street-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ammunition-seized-when-search-warrant-executed-on-wellington-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 15, 2026 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 15, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-15-2026-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-15-2026-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAUCHAMP, Terry - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEAUCHAMP, Terry&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/beauchamp-terry-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/beauchamp-terry-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim roughed up on Allard Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person suffered serious injuries when two men forced their way into a central-area unit last Friday. The victim in the 100 block of Allard Street did not know their two assailants, but they share a mutual acquaintance, police say. The suspects were arrested early Saturday. Johnathon Corbett, 26, was charged with aggravated assault, unlawfully in dwelling house and fail to comply with probation order.Nicholas Vierimaa, 22, was charged with aggravated assault and unlawfully in dwelling house. Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-roughed-up-on-allard-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-roughed-up-on-allard-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim received minor knife wounds during altercation: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victim received minor knife wounds during altercation: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-received-minor-knife-wounds-during-altercation-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/victim-received-minor-knife-wounds-during-altercation-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers seeking new board members - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers seeking new board members&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crime-stoppers-seeking-new-board-members-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/crime-stoppers-seeking-new-board-members-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 15, 2026 - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WANTED WEDNESDAY: April 15, 2026 - Sault Ste. Marie News&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-15-2026-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wanted-wednesday-april-15-2026-sault-ste-marie-news-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Kitchener Rangers - Game 3 - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Kitchener Rangers - Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-vs-kitchener-rangers-game-3-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/live-blog-soo-greyhounds-vs-kitchener-rangers-game-3-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Street Cruise honours late co-chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ninth annual Queen Street Cruise runs June 19 and 20.Registration cost is $20 per vehicle. Participants can ddd an event T-shirt for a total of $45, a release says. A special guest is to be announced.Co-chair Gary Trembinski died in October 2025. He was 68.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a tough year and exciting year,&rdquo; said chair Gary Trembinski, Jr. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking forward to honouring my dad for everything he&rsquo;s done for the community.&rdquo;The senior Trembinski was posthumously aw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/queen-street-cruise-honours-late-co-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/queen-street-cruise-honours-late-co-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster trucks head to Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monster Madness and FMXW<br />
orld Tour head to GFL Memorial Gardens on May 23. Start time is 2:30 p.m., a release says.Tickets are 15 per cent off until April 26 at 11:59 p.m. Prices start at $19.21.Buy seats at the arena&rsquo;s box office or online at gflgardens.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/monster-trucks-head-to-sault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/monster-trucks-head-to-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollinators and decomposers get spotlight at Plant Pals and Bloom Boosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clean North, Entomica and Lions Club of Sault Ste. Marie team up for Plant Pals &amp; Bloom Boosters. Sault Ste.Marie Public Library&rsquo;s North Branch hosts the April 25 event that runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a release says. Entomica is featured until 1:30 p.m.Admission is free.Call 705-759-5248 for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pollinators-and-decomposers-get-spotlight-at-plant-pals-and-bloom-boosters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/pollinators-and-decomposers-get-spotlight-at-plant-pals-and-bloom-boosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play by Northern playwright coming to Sault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A play by a Copper Cliff play<br />
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ill be staged at Sault Community Theatre Centre in mid-May. Calling the Rock Home, by Karen Thistles, runs May 12 and 14 at the east-end venue, a release says. Curtain is 7:30 p.m.Tickets cost $35 and are on sale at Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall or online at saultctc.ca.Calling the Rock Home marks the first touring production from Pat the Dog Theatre Creation&rsquo;s Playsmelter Tours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/play-by-northern-playwright-coming-to-sault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/play-by-northern-playwright-coming-to-sault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing teen has been found - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Missing teen has been found&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-teen-has-been-found-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/update-missing-teen-has-been-found-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MILLS, Marilyn Jean (nee Trivers) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILLS, Marilyn Jean (nee Trivers)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mills-marilyn-jean-nee-trivers-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mills-marilyn-jean-nee-trivers-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Saultite wants police watchdog decisions thrown out - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Saultite wants police watchdog decisions thrown out&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/former-saultite-wants-police-watchdog-decisions-thrown-out-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/former-saultite-wants-police-watchdog-decisions-thrown-out-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favell's works shown at Art Gallery of Algoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retrospective exhibition featuring works by a former Algoma University and Sault College instructor is on display at Art Gallery of Algoma.Rosalie Favell&rsquo;s Belonging runs until June 20, a release says. Photos, digital collage and portraiture works from 1982 to 2024 are highlighted. Favell speaks about her exhibition Thursday at noon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/favells-works-shown-at-art-gallery-of-algoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/favells-works-shown-at-art-gallery-of-algoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELANGER, Mariane (Miane) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELANGER, Mariane (Miane)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/belanger-mariane-miane-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/belanger-mariane-miane-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MINELLI, Giuseppina (nee Gargamelli) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINELLI, Giuseppina (nee Gargamelli)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/minelli-giuseppina-nee-gargamelli-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/minelli-giuseppina-nee-gargamelli-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One arrested with ammo in raid at apartment building - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[One arrested with ammo in raid at apartment building&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/one-arrested-with-ammo-in-raid-at-apartment-building-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/one-arrested-with-ammo-in-raid-at-apartment-building-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning in effect, ice jams a ‘possibility’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs of spring are not just in the air.<br />
&nbsp; Ministry of Natural Resources&nbsp;advises&nbsp;a&nbsp;regional&nbsp;flood&nbsp;warning is in effect&nbsp;until&nbsp;April 21.<br />
&nbsp; Residents throughout the&nbsp;Algoma&nbsp;District, especially those&nbsp;located&nbsp;in the Goulais River watershed&nbsp;area, should keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers&nbsp;and streams, said a Tuesday release.<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp;Residents within the Goulais River Watershed are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-in-effect-ice-jams-a-possibility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/flood-warning-in-effect-ice-jams-a-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILSON, Harvey Otto - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILSON, Harvey Otto&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wilson-harvey-otto-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wilson-harvey-otto-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm weather and potential rain trigger flood warning - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm weather and potential rain trigger flood warning&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/warm-weather-and-potential-rain-trigger-flood-warning-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/warm-weather-and-potential-rain-trigger-flood-warning-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with stolen vehicle at former Canadian Motor Hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s getaway fell flat when police checked a suspicious vehicle at the former Canadian Motor Hotel in August 2024.The minivan seen at the Pim Street address, belonging to a resident of Richards Landing, was reported stolen earlier in the day, Ontario Court Justice John Condon heard Thursday. Police followed the vehicle, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. A man and woman exited and tried to flee, but were caught in the area of Poplar Avenue and Cunningham Road.Travis Sim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-stolen-vehicle-at-former-canadian-motor-hotel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/man-found-with-stolen-vehicle-at-former-canadian-motor-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MNRF issues a flood warning in Sault/Blind River District]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Natural Resources &ndash; Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District advises area residents that a flood warning is in effect for the District until Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12 p.m. Residents throughout the district, especially those located in the Goulais River watershed area, should keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams, says a media release. Residents within the Goulais River Watershed are advised that ice jams are a possibility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mnrf-issues-a-flood-warning-in-saultblind-river-district/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/mnrf-issues-a-flood-warning-in-saultblind-river-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early seeds planted to establish NOSM U campus in Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early seeds planted to establish NOSM U campus in Sault Ste. Marie&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/early-seeds-planted-to-establish-nosm-u-campus-in-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/early-seeds-planted-to-establish-nosm-u-campus-in-sault-ste-marie-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early seeds planted to establish NOSM U campus in Sault Ste. Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council is contributing $25,000 towards a new Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM U) study which will examine establishing a campus in Sault Ste. Marie.&nbsp; The funding, from the community development fund, would be part of a $60,000 planning phase that includes work at several locations. The city&rsquo;s contributions would be earmarked to examine the Sault Ste. Marie expansion potential with site selection, stakeholder meetings and developing design options.&nbsp; &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/early-seeds-planted-to-establish-nosm-u-campus-in-sault-ste-marie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/early-seeds-planted-to-establish-nosm-u-campus-in-sault-ste-marie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavily intoxicated driver from Sault hits vehicle delivering pizzas, flees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was more than three times over the legal limit fled after hitting a vehicle driven by someone delivering pizzas early last year.Liam Myles-Richards gave samples of 283 milligrams and 267 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood after Sault Ste. Marie Police Service found him after the Feb. 22, 2025 collision, Ontario Court Justice John Condon heard Tuesday. Myles-Richards, 25, pleaded guilty to impaired driving and failing to remain at a collision.The crash happened at Second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavily-intoxicated-driver-from-sault-hits-vehicle-delivering-pizzas-flees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/heavily-intoxicated-driver-from-sault-hits-vehicle-delivering-pizzas-flees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for thought: Front-of-package nutrition symbols dish out ‘informed’ choices, Algoma Public Health says - Take our poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[You likely knew that beloved bowl of clam chowder was chock-full of sodium. And, as for those crispy potato chips that seem to go hand-in-hand with TV binge watching &hellip;<br />
&nbsp; If anyone&nbsp;requires&nbsp;a reminder&nbsp;of a&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;food&rsquo;s darker side,&nbsp;<br />
a&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;black-and-white symbol on many packaged&nbsp;edible items&nbsp;is geared to do just that. Or,&nbsp;perhaps, even&nbsp;impart&nbsp;an&nbsp;unknown&nbsp;nutrition detail.<br />
&nbsp; The bottom li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-dish-out-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says-take-our-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-dish-out-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says-take-our-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for thought: Front-of-package nutrition symbols dish out ‘informed’ choices, Algoma Public Health says]]></title><description><![CDATA[You likely knew that beloved bowl of clam chowder was chock-full of sodium. And, as for those crispy potato chips that seem to go hand-in-hand with TV binge watching &hellip;<br />
&nbsp; If anyone&nbsp;requires&nbsp;a reminder&nbsp;of a&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;food&rsquo;s darker side,&nbsp;<br />
a&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;black-and-white symbol on many packaged&nbsp;edible items&nbsp;is geared to do just that. Or,&nbsp;perhaps, even&nbsp;impart&nbsp;an&nbsp;unknown&nbsp;nutrition detail.<br />
&nbsp; The bottom li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-dish-out-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-dish-out-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for thought: Front-of-package nutrition symbols afford ‘informed’ choices, Algoma Public Health says]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&nbsp;likely knew&nbsp;that&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;bowl of clam chowder was chalk-full of sodium.&nbsp;And, as for those crispy potato chips that&nbsp;seem to go&nbsp;hand-in-hand&nbsp;with&nbsp;TV&nbsp;binge watching&nbsp;&hellip;<br />
&nbsp; If anyone&nbsp;requires&nbsp;a reminder&nbsp;of a&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;food&rsquo;s darker side,&nbsp;<br />
a&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;black-and-white symbol on many packaged&nbsp;edible items&nbsp;is geared to do just that. Or,&nbsp;perhaps, even&nbsp;impart&nbsp;an&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-afford-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/food-for-thought-front-of-package-nutrition-symbols-afford-informed-choices-algoma-public-health-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandana-wearing suspect broke into four businesses: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandana-wearing suspect broke into four businesses: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bandana-wearing-suspect-broke-into-four-businesses-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/bandana-wearing-suspect-broke-into-four-businesses-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILSON, Greg - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILSON, Greg&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wilson-greg-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/wilson-greg-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More daycare spaces proposed for Community Hub - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[More daycare spaces proposed for Community Hub&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/more-daycare-spaces-proposed-for-community-hub-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/more-daycare-spaces-proposed-for-community-hub-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney pledges collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney pledges collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/carney-pledges-collaboration-substantive-debate-in-majority-parliament-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/carney-pledges-collaboration-substantive-debate-in-majority-parliament-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Tireless teamwork' leads Sault ringette team to gold medal - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Tireless teamwork' leads Sault ringette team to gold medal&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquotireless-teamwork-leads-sault-ringette-team-to-gold-medal-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquotireless-teamwork-leads-sault-ringette-team-to-gold-medal-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Disciplined play' leads Sault ringette team to gold medal - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Disciplined play' leads Sault ringette team to gold medal&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquodisciplined-play-leads-sault-ringette-team-to-gold-medal-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/lsquodisciplined-play-leads-sault-ringette-team-to-gold-medal-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ORAZIETTI, Lou and Olesia (Witiw) - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORAZIETTI, Lou and Olesia (Witiw)&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/orazietti-lou-and-olesia-witiw-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/orazietti-lou-and-olesia-witiw-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault businesses broken into]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man broke into four businesses, stealing a cash register during his last break-in, police say. Businesses were entered in the 0 to 100 block of Great Northern Road, 700 block of Second Line East and 700 block of Pine Street on April 8 and 9. Property and cashwereallegedly taken.A cash register was stolen during a burglary in the 200 block of Second LineW<br />
est at about 6 a.m. on Sunday. He was found in the 300 block of Doncaster Road. A cash register was located in the area.Kyle Maitland, 34, wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-businesses-broken-into/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-businesses-broken-into/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merchandise taken from Elliot Lake business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goods were taken from an Elliot Lake business on Monday, police say. The theft on Hillside Drive South was reported at about 3:45 p.m. A suspect was found on Ontario Avenue.Justen Pearse, 35, of Elliot Lake, was charged with theft under $5,000 and fail to comply with probation order.Court date for the accused is May 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/merchandise-taken-from-elliot-lake-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/merchandise-taken-from-elliot-lake-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife Brandished in Wellington Street Disturbance - National Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knife Brandished in Wellington Street Disturbance&nbsp;&nbsp;National Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-brandished-in-wellington-street-disturbance-national-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/knife-brandished-in-wellington-street-disturbance-national-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impaired man drove erratically on Second Line: police - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impaired man drove erratically on Second Line: police&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-man-drove-erratically-on-second-line-police-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/impaired-man-drove-erratically-on-second-line-police-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman makes threats with knife in Steelton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman allegedly threatened someone she knew with a knife in Steelton last Saturday. Police went to the 200 block of Wellington Street est at about 10:30 a.m., a release says. The victim wasn&rsquo;t hurt.Jessica Young, 30, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.Her court date is June 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-makes-threats-with-knife-in-steelton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/woman-makes-threats-with-knife-in-steelton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New artistic director named for Sault Community Theatre - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[New artistic director named for Sault Community Theatre&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-artistic-director-named-for-sault-community-theatre-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/new-artistic-director-named-for-sault-community-theatre-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police look for missing 15-year-old - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police look for missing 15-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-look-for-missing-15-year-old-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/police-look-for-missing-15-year-old-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen last seen in Sault's west end]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie teenager is missing.Renee James, 15, was last seen on Monday at about 5:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Second Line West, police say.She was wearing a black coat, red and white pajama pants, green hat and black shoes. James is described as about 5-foot-7 with a medium build, short blond hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information about James can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-teen-last-seen-in-saults-west-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-teen-last-seen-in-saults-west-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen found: UPDATED]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Police, in a release issued late Tuesday afternoon, say James &ldquo;has been located and is safe.&rdquo; A Sault Ste. Marie teenager is missing.Renee James, 15, was last seen on Monday at about 5:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Second Line West, police say.She was wearing a black coat, red and white pajama pants, green hat and black shoes. James is described as about 5-foot-7 with a medium build, short blond hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information about James can call Sault Ste. Marie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-teen-found-updated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/missing-teen-found-updated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 14th Weather Discussion - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 14th Weather Discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-14th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/april-14th-weather-discussion-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-plans-massive-jail-expansion-internal-government-documents-show-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/ontario-plans-massive-jail-expansion-internal-government-documents-show-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Council Rejects $50K for Downtown Plaza Events - National Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie Council Rejects $50K for Downtown Plaza Events&nbsp;&nbsp;National Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-council-rejects-50k-for-downtown-plaza-events-national-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-marie-council-rejects-50k-for-downtown-plaza-events-national-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Evening at Hogwarts returns in support of SAHF cancer fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Evening at Hogwarts will return to Sault Ste. Marie this fall, raising funds for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s Cancer Care Fund. Organized by the Hogwarts Alumni volunteer committee, the event has raised more than $235,000 since its launch through a series of sold-out galas, says an SAHF media release. Proceeds support cancer care equipment at Sault Area Hospital, with funds remaining in the local community. Organizers say the 2026 edition will introduce new themed elements inspi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/an-evening-at-hogwarts-returns-in-support-of-sahf-cancer-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/an-evening-at-hogwarts-returns-in-support-of-sahf-cancer-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mystery of the U18 AA Game Forfeit and Then a Reversal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, it looks like a case of overkill in the minor hockey world has been overcome. As I was beginning to prepare a column for this week, dumping on the Northern Ontario Hockey Association for declaring that the U18 AA Jr. Greyhounds had forfeited their championship game with the Copper Cliff Reds because they had left a dressing room messy, I noted that SooToday was reporting that the game was to be played after all. It said a post on the Jr. Hounds Instagram page indicated the game was to be p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-mystery-of-the-u18-aa-game-forfeit-and-then-a-reversal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/the-mystery-of-the-u18-aa-game-forfeit-and-then-a-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault's Potholes, Data, and Who Pays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, I rode the city bus downtown and was shaken by the numerous potholes on Queen Street. By the time the bus reached the main terminal, I was amazed the wheels hadn&rsquo;t fallen off. I asked the driver, &ldquo;If all city streets were this bad,&rdquo; and his answer was, &ldquo;No, they are worse.&rdquo; The city bus I rode was fairly new, clean, and well-maintained, and the driver was excellent. However, that bus took a pounding along the length of Queen Street, which, incidentally, ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-potholes-data-and-who-pays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/saults-potholes-data-and-who-pays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden River hurler Darren Zack featured in documentary in 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 14, 2001 Garden River fastball pitcher Darren Zack is featured in a new documentary, Fastpitch.Mayor John Ro<br />
wswell is being honoured with the Calabrians MulticulturalWa<br />
orld Society&rsquo;s gold medal award. &ldquo;He tried to go elsewhere to try and bring business to Sault Ste. Marie,&rdquo; said president Orlando Tridico. &ldquo;He has the ideas to do something. He has a very strong vision.&rdquo;Algoma University College plans to boost its on-campus residency by 50 per cent when constr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-hurler-darren-zack-featured-in-documentary-in-2001/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/garden-river-hurler-darren-zack-featured-in-documentary-in-2001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault resident wins $81,125 in SAHF 50/50 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sault Ste. Marie resident has won the $81,125 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s March 50/50 draw. Carrie Cerenzie won the prize on March 31 when her ticket number, M-17311966, was selected electronically. Foundation staff contacted her shortly after the draw. Cerenzie, a local realtor, said she purchased her ticket the night before the draw after seeing a reminder email while waiting at a client showing, says an SAHF media release. &ldquo;When the number came up on my phone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-resident-wins-81125-in-sahf-5050-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-resident-wins-81125-in-sahf-5050-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library’s North Branch plans session on AI scamming]]></title><description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by digital fraudsters, cautions Sault Ste. Marie Public Library. Following a successful introductory session on AI, it will hold a follow-up workshop focused on the new frontier of cybercrime: AI-Driven Scams, says a library media release. While AI brings significant benefits and opportunities, it has also transformed the landscape of everyday fraud. Today&rsquo;s scams are more convincing and harder to detect than ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/librarys-north-branch-plans-session-on-ai-scamming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/librarys-north-branch-plans-session-on-ai-scamming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goal of DSSAB pilot is to stabilize housing for people at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) is launching a new program through the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)&rsquo;s Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund to help more people in the community. This upcoming one-year program, Eviction Prevention as a Pathway to Ending Homelessness, will focus on stabilizing housing before people experience homelessness. &ldquo;This is something that was identified as a federal opportunity through a funding envelope. O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/goal-of-dssab-pilot-is-to-stabilize-housing-for-people-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/goal-of-dssab-pilot-is-to-stabilize-housing-for-people-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAHF opens ticket sales for annual 5 Car Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Area Hospital Foundation has launched its 36th annual 5 Car Draw, with ticket sales now open for a fundraiser supporting local hospital services. The 2026 draw offers more than $300,000 in total prizes and 14 chances to win, including nine early bird draws. The grand prize winner will have the option of a new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab, valued at $101,192.63, or $80,000 in cash, says an SAHF media release. Tickets are available online at www.5car.ca, where full prize details a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sahf-opens-ticket-sales-for-annual-5-car-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sahf-opens-ticket-sales-for-annual-5-car-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie's double Olympian gets street named in his honour - Sault Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie's double Olympian gets street named in his honour&nbsp;&nbsp;Sault Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-double-olympian-gets-street-named-in-his-honour-sault-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-double-olympian-gets-street-named-in-his-honour-sault-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie's double Olympian gets street named in his honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Jacobs put Sault Ste. Marie on the map and now the city, and the Soo Curlers Association, believe it&rsquo;s time to return the favour.&nbsp; On Sunday, a section of Anita Boulevard will be officially renamed Team Jacobs Way.<br />
&nbsp; City council unanimously passed a resolution Monday directing staff to take all steps and prepare all bylaws to change the name of a portion of the street, ensuring that the Soo Curlers Association will now be located at 1 Team Jacobs Way.&nbsp; No changes will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-double-olympian-gets-street-named-in-his-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-ste-maries-double-olympian-gets-street-named-in-his-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sault city council rejects $50K boost for downtown plaza event activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sault Ste. Marie&rsquo;s Downtown Plaza won&rsquo;t be getting an additional $50,000 to support operations and promote downtown events, despite a city councillor&rsquo;s attempt to ensure&nbsp;the $11.6 million facility is active.<br />
&nbsp; Mayor Matthew Shoemaker opposed the recommendation simply because council was throwing money at a problem that didn&rsquo;t exist.&nbsp; &ldquo;There&rsquo;s been no suggestion that there is insufficient funding or program money . . . This is not an identified p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-50k-boost-for-downtown-plaza-event-activation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/sault-city-council-rejects-50k-boost-for-downtown-plaza-event-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March air passenger numbers down from last year - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[March air passenger numbers down from last year&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/march-air-passenger-numbers-down-from-last-year-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/march-air-passenger-numbers-down-from-last-year-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: April 13 City Council - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATCH: April 13 City Council&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-april-13-city-council-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/watch-april-13-city-council-sootodaycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph musicians will entertain Saultites this month - SooToday.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph musicians will entertain Saultites this month&nbsp;&nbsp;SooToday.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/guelph-musicians-will-entertain-saultites-this-month-sootodaycom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/sault-ste-marie/guelph-musicians-will-entertain-saultites-this-month-sootodaycom/</guid></item></channel></rss>