CTV News – After a heated discussion with an out-of-town developer at the Sault Ste. Marie city council meeting Monday, Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is condemning comments made by the commercial property owner, calling them “despicable.” During the Dec. 12 meeting, city councillors discussed the state of two properties owned in […]

Officers are investigating gunshots in the 100-block of Albert Street West on Monday morning, Sault Ste. Marie police say. Police responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4 a.m. in an alley between Albert Street West and Alexandra Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The […]

Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery and decrease wait times for Canadians as it works through unprecedented demands. The triage system introduced this summer in 17 of our 35 passport offices has made a significant impact in reducing lineups and redirecting […]

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Sault Ste Marie Police Services Officers responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Goulais Avenue. Upon arrival a victim was found in the driveway of a residence, taken to hospital, and was later pronounced deceased. Another victim was located in a residence […]

A southern Ontario man drowned July 19 trying to rescue two children swimming in Haviland Bay, west of Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario Provincial Police said they were called at 9:15 p.m., along with Goulais Fire and Rescue, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. “Investigation determined […]

 July 21-23, 2022 Marconi Meets World is thrilled to announce its lineup featuring an incredible group of Canadian talent. Friday headliners include JUNO award winners Tom Wilson & Digging Roots and Indigenous Music Award winner Mimi O’Bonsawin. Thursday and Saturday welcomes locals Brendan Hodgson, Dynowaves, Unorganized Township, Wyld Stallyns, All […]

SAULT STE MARIE, ON (CTV) — Sault College is offering an online course aimed at educating people about human trafficking. This comes as a local victim services agency says human trafficking continues to be a big problem in Sault Ste. Marie, especially among young people. The two-part course is aimed […]

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said Thursday it keeps receiving complaints from the public related to sextortion. “Sextortion happens when a person sends an intimate image and/or video to someone and is then threatened with the public release of the image or video unless the victim pays a demanded […]

OTTAWA — Vaccinated travellers will no longer need to show a COVID-19 test to enter Canada beginning April 1, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos officially announced Thursday. The change is being made at the tail end of the Omicron wave in Canada, as new reported cases of COVID-19 have declined since […]

On February 23, 2022, around 7:23 p.m. officers with Patrol Services responded to a call of a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Tancred Street. The driver had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from […]