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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A 34-year-old wanted man has been taken into custody by Sault Ste. Marie police following a tense standoff at a multi-unit residential building on Northern Avenue on Monday. Devon Floyd, of Heyden, Ont., is accused of pointing a gun at two victims on Pine Street on March 6. Investigators tracked […]

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 […]