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Red flag: Sault’s assessment growth has totally flatlined

Red flag: Sault’s assessment growth has totally flatlined

If it continues, a lack of assessment growth generally means we can’t afford nice new stuff
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'Never over until it’s over': Town hall zeroes in on saving YMCA

'Never over until it’s over': Town hall zeroes in on saving YMCA

‘If we don’t work together, nothing will be solved’: City councillors joined supporters inside Machine Shop on Saturday to discuss ideas on how to keep the institution open
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Can't-miss for May: Buskers, blondes and stunt ventriloquist

Can't-miss for May: Buskers, blondes and stunt ventriloquist

Planning your calendar for next month? Come on out to enjoy 'Arts in the Soo'
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Flavoured pouches chock-full of nicotine a danger to local kids: Algoma Public Health

Flavoured pouches chock-full of nicotine a danger to local kids: Algoma Public Health

APH board of health calls on federal and provincial governments to tighten regulations over sales of the pouches that are intended to help people quit smoking
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Pop-up shops? Water taxis? See what our revamped riverfront might look like

Pop-up shops? Water taxis? See what our revamped riverfront might look like

City wants your feedback on the latest design plans for a 'world-class destination' along the St. Marys River, between the Bondar Marina and Bushplane Heritage Centre
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Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Poll: Three-quarters are wary about digital privacy

Our electronic devices are convenient and at this point nearly universal. But we have reason, as shown by a very long string of nasty surprises, to be wary about what information they're sharing about us and with whom
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WINE ALL THE TIME: Quick! Drink that wine

WINE ALL THE TIME: Quick! Drink that wine

Some marathons are only for the thirsty but some thirsty people face too many hurdles
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BACK ROADS BILL: Rocks, vistas and spirituality

BACK ROADS BILL: Rocks, vistas and spirituality

This week, Bill interviews a keeper of knowledge to learn more about the spirituality of rocks
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New police unit to target Toronto gangs trafficking drugs on First Nations

New police unit to target Toronto gangs trafficking drugs on First Nations

United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) Anishnaabe Police says enforcement unit informed by Indigenous communities plagued by 'massive' levels of gang activity
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'Cherished' downtown shop closing doors, going online only

'Cherished' downtown shop closing doors, going online only

First opened 14 years ago on Queen Street East, Stork + Bundle has made the 'difficult decision' to shut down its popular storefront and focus solely on Internet sales
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