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Two charged in 2023 death of an infant in northern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police said a lengthy investigation into the death of an infant in Wawa in 2023 has resulted in manslaughter charges for two suspects.

Suspect on probation charged with 2024 arson in the Sault

A 46-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie is accused of setting fire to an apartment unit in November 2024, then leaving the building as the fire spread.

Algoma Steel sues contractor for $2M related to workplace fatality

Algoma Steel is suing GFL Environmental for $2 million in connection with the 2023 death of a GFL worker in 2023 at the steel mill.

Bathroom fan to blame for fire in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie firefighters rescued one person and several cats after a fire broke out at a Douglas Street home.

Sault man charged with assault was under several probation orders

A Sault Ste. Marie man, 60, under several probation orders is accused of assaulting a security guard after being asked to leave a business Monday night.

Sault, other officials working on response to U.S. steel tariffs

Last week’s move by the United States to double steel tariffs spurred a lot of discussion north of the border, particularly in Sault Ste. Marie.

Faulty fan sparks residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

Firefighters helped rescue the occupants – including cats -- of a residential building that caught fire in Sault Ste. Marie early Monday morning.

Sault suspect accused of taking $3,900 from victim’s bank account

Police have laid fraud charges in Sault Ste. Marie following a month-long investigation that began May 6.

Owl, hawk kites help Northern Ont. town tackle geese poop problem

Blind River is using kites to scare geese away from its waterfront. The mayor says the chemical-free method seems to be working, keeping parks & beaches cleaner

Sault authorities seek suspect in Great Lakes Outfitters flashlight theft

Sault police are investigating an incident of theft at the Great Lakes Outfitters on Old Garden River Road.

Alleged northern Ont. assault ends with victim being struck by phone

Two individuals have been charged following an alleged assault in Sault Ste. Marie last week.

Southern Ont. man fined for overfishing in northern Ont.

Sergiy Kraynyukov of Vaughan pleaded guilty earlier this year to catching an overlimit of lake trout and possessing more than his aggregate limit of salmonid species.

Forest fire smoke prompts air quality concerns across northeastern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued an air quality statement for much of northeastern Ontario, including areas in and around Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins.

Suspect stopped for speeding on Hwy. 17 charged with impaired

A 60-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie stopped for speeding near Marathon on Highway 17 on Friday has been charged with impaired driving.

Two from Garden River First Nation to be inducted into national sports hall of fame

Former NHL coach Ted Nolan and Darren Zack, a gold-medal winning softball pitcher, will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony this fall.