President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel exports are crippling an Ontario mill and threatening to devastate the local economy in Sault Ste. Marie, where Algoma Steel has been the “bedrock” of the hometown for over a century. In an interview this month, Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, 37, said, “The tariffs are […]
North Of The Border
Convicted Sex Offender from Lansing Arrested at Canada Border for Drunk Driving
Yesterday Sault police officers arrested a 65-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, who is listed on the state’s sex offender registry, for impaired driving. Police said the man was intercepted by officers with Canada Border Services. His breath sample into an approved screening device registered above the legal limit. Sault Police […]
Local OPP officer facing sex assault charges
Another week, another Ontario Provincial Police officer facing serious sexual-related charges. Const. Damien Morin, a 23-year veteran of the Sault Ste. Marie detachment, was already facing sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and indecent exposure charges stemming from alleged incidents on Valentine’s Day involving two victims — one of […]
Here’s how the experts see World Series Game 6 shaking out and what the Blue Jays need to do to win
After a historic pitching performance from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 5, and an offense that backed him up with six runs, the Toronto Blue Jays go into tonight’s Game 6 with a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Due up on the mound to […]
One Charged with Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement
On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible confinement. On July 9, 2025, Sault Police received reports of an employee at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre (ATRC) having sexually assaulted inmates at the facility. An investigation revealed the accused, while […]
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister. Trudeau, the latest incumbent to be driven out by rising voter dissatisfaction worldwide, said it had […]
Five people die in related shootings overnight in Sault, ON
The community of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is reeling after a murder-suicide that took the lives of three children — a 6-year-old, a 7-year-old and a 12-year-old — in a series of shootings that took place at two homes last night, say police. An adult victim, 41, also died, as […]
No more American-based news for our Canadian readers
To our Canadian readers on Facebook, EUP News bids you adieu. You’ll no longer be able to view our news content on Facebook. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t still view our news at our website: www.eupnews.com Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has started blocking news articles […]
Worker dies at Algoma Steel; investigation underway
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the death of a worker at Algoma Steel today. Details about the incident are scarce. At this point, it is not clear where the man was when he died, or whether he was a plant employee or a contract worker. “Right now, it’s under […]
Driver killed in accident on North St
A 33-year-old driver who was rushed to hospital early this morning after a single-vehicle crash on North Street has died, police say. The collision occurred around 3:20 a.m. near York Street. When officers arrived at the scene they found the driver with “life-threatening injuries.” The unnamed motorist succumbed to their […]













