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Seniors targeted in distraction thefts in the Sault

Two seniors were robbed recently in Sault Ste. Marie by crooks using distractions, police said Tuesday.

Sault Ste. Marie police lay charges in 2023 assault

Assault charges have been laid in Sault Ste. Marie in a 2023 attack that left one person with minor physical injuries, police say.

Sault Ste. Marie curler is a national champion

For the first time in 12 years, Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie is a national curling champion and headed to the world championships later this month.

News to watch this week in northeastern Ontario

Ian Campbell of CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca highlights a couple of news stories we will be following this week such as the new prime minister and tariff impacts.

Northern town responds to U.S. tariffs with buy Canadian policy

A small northern Ontario town is taking a stand against U.S. tariffs by urging residents, businesses and other municipalities to limit the purchase of American goods.

Feds announce almost $13 million in funding for the Sault

Almost $13 million in federal funding is heading to Sault Ste. Marie with the money to address homelessness and enhance city transit.

Sault, Ont., man charged in drug overdose death of a child

A 42-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the drug overdose death of a child.

Sault police charge man after hit-and-run

The driver of a pickup truck has been charged after a hit-and-run crash in Sault Ste. Marie on the weekend, police say.

Goulais River pair charged with kidnapping, assault of Sault Ste. Marie youth

A man and woman from a northern Ontario community north of Sault Ste. Marie have been charged with breaking into a home before assaulting and kidnapping a youth.

Algoma Steel braces for more trade pain from the United States

With sweeping tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States, officials in Sault Ste. Marie are likening it to the first shoe dropping.

Canadians on fixed incomes particularly vulnerable to effects of tariffs, group says

A national seniors advocacy group is expressing concern over U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and its impact on older adults.

Roof collapses on Sault Ste. Marie curling rink

No injuries have been reported after the roof of a northern Ontario curling rink collapsed Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie curling club ice tech recounts roof collapse

Ice technician John Piaskoski explains the roof collapse on the Tarentorus Sports Club curling Rink in Sault Ste. Marie. (Cory Nordstrom/CTV Northern Ontario)

Sault area man charged with impaired driving, making false 911 call

A 43-year-old man from a community north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is facing charges related to intimate partner violence, impaired driving and public mischief after reporting false information to 911.

‘Scary’ time for the Sault’s economy if trade war continues

Sweeping tariffs from the United States are now in place for both Canada and Mexico.