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Storm downs trees, knocks out power in Mattawa, Ont., area
The clean up continues in the Mattawa, Ont., area after a weekend storm caused road closures, knocked down trees and caused hydro outages.
Mayors from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Michigan meet for cross-border discussion
An annual meeting between two cities on different sides of the border was about “relationships, camaraderie and a bond that transcends borders and politics,” according to the mayor of the host community.
Lasers, kites and trained dogs: how cities and towns in northeastern Ontario are dealing with problem geese
It's a perennial problem: trying to keep geese away from parks, paths, docks, boardwalks and other public places in northeastern Ontario.
Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., urges 'supports now' amid concerns steel tariffs to double
The mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., says U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to double tariffs to 50 per cent would severely impact the operations of Algoma Steel, which is a big employer in the northern Ontario city.
Greater Sudbury city council changes its mind on Azilda property that was earmarked for housing
Citing 'significant opposition,' Greater Sudbury city councillors have voted to hold onto some vacant property instead of opening it up for housing development.
Fire at old hospital in Sudbury deemed suspicious
A fire at an old building in Sudbury is being treated as suspicious.
This parkette is going to be named after a long-time North Bay city councillor
A long-time North Bay city councillor, businessman and community leader will soon have a parkette named in his honour.
Sault city council says no to hanging portrait of King Charles in council chambers
A portrait of King Charles will not be hung in the council chambers in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie city council wants more details on cost of disbanding local police and switching to OPP
City councillors in Sault Ste. Marie have voted in favour of a motion to compare the cost of policing between the municipal force and the Ontario Provincial Police.
No changes coming to election sign placement in Sault Ste. Marie
City councillors in Sault Ste. Marie has voted no changes will be made to the placement of election signs in the city.