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Sault MPP charged with assault, booted from Ford's caucus

Sault MPP charged with assault, booted from Ford's caucus

The premier's office informed the media Monday morning that the rookie Sault MPP is no longer a member of the governing caucus
Wild rice restoration can support ‘cultural resurgence,’ researcher says

Wild rice restoration can support ‘cultural resurgence,’ researcher says

The initiative recently received $50,000 from the province’s Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative.
Video: Watch teenage billiards phenom destroy SooToday reporter

Video: Watch teenage billiards phenom destroy SooToday reporter

Cedar Gauthier discussed her upcoming tournaments and her plans for the sport
Dog rescued from High Falls in Timmins after kayaks overturn

Dog rescued from High Falls in Timmins after kayaks overturn

The people suffered minor injuries in the incident, says the fire department
Dirty licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for two

Dirty licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for two

A driver from Lively and a passenger from Hanmer were arrested Sunday night after police stopped their vehicle
Province spending $429K to improve northern snowmobile trails

Province spending $429K to improve northern snowmobile trails

'With thousands of kilometres of trails in Northern Ontario, snowmobiling is a beloved pastime and a great way to experience the vast natural landscapes of the North'
Northlander return hits waypoint with North Bay bypass completion

Northlander return hits waypoint with North Bay bypass completion

Province announced 982-metre section would reduce travel times by 15 minutes
'Pretty proud moment': Sault golfer wins national seniors championship

'Pretty proud moment': Sault golfer wins national seniors championship

Don Martone wins the 2025 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in a stunning debut
Teens face charges over social media stunt in Blind River discount store

Teens face charges over social media stunt in Blind River discount store

What started as an apparent attempt to go viral has ended with criminal charges for four young residents of Blind River, according to East Algoma OPP.
'Status quo' won't do in reshaping Canada's economy without Indigenous participation

'Status quo' won't do in reshaping Canada's economy without Indigenous participation

First Nations Financial Management Board's Harold Calla says Indigenous economic opportunities are good for all of Canada