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Today in the SOO
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News headlines, sports, weather and of course important things happening in and around our city, get it all on Today in the SOO. Join host Scott Sexsmith for all the information you need to carry on with your day. Get it every Monday-Friday and get it in five minutes or less!
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday August 18, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:39-year-old charged with threatening the life of Sault MayorFormer Muio's owner accused of defrauding his own motherBreak and enter leads to arson chargeMan found with fentanyl and coyote spray now facing a number of chargesPhysician recruitment gets more resourcesPoll: Which issue should be the highest priority for your municipal council? Reach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday August 14, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Premier Ford justifies party's decision to spy on Bonnie Crombie while vacationingSentencing hearing held in impaired driving case that killed 15-year-oldWest end fire causes extensive damage to homeTenants evacuated following Lake Street fireIMET cleans Pilgrim Street propertyCity has new CFOReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday August 13, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Rowswell joins the mayor's race150 OLG jobs coming to the SaultTaylor Marshall sentencing cancelled at last minuteScott Devlin court proceedings continueCUPE condemns decision to axe 20 school board jobsRecruitment committee says we need 70 more doctorsReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday August 11, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Councillors greeted by two protestsData centre discussion on hold until August 31stNew report says Sault Area Hospital will face more strain without major fundingSearchmont holding information session on wastewater treatment plantPUC has no plans to compensate for outagesReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday August 7, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:City police show up to residence with Ballistic Armoured Tactical TransportTwo city councillors propose bylaw to put brakes on data centresShoemaker to be challenged for mayor's seatAnother PUC outage yesterday affects over 500 customersOPP release long weekend traffic and marine statsSewer repair work forces road closures next weekReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday August 6, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Family of Taylor Marshall vows to continue fighting for her killers incarcerationTrial dates set for Sault man facing manslaughter charge following daughters deathWorkers in hazmat suits cleaning up Albert Street multi-residential buildingAlgoma Steel to shut for maintenance later this summer or early fallHusky on Trunk Rd. closed as transition to new ownership takes placeReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday August 5, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Regulators close the book following oil spill in St. Mary's four years ago17-year-old arrested after youth assaulted and threatened with a knifeCaught on video: RCMP officer leaves door open with 9mm on front seat43-year-old charged following erratic drivingSault Police offer up romance scam tipsLloyd Robertson has died at 92Reach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday August 4, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:WestJet to fly from the Sault to Calgary today following tentative agreement with flight attendantsAlgoma Steel insurers payout $145 million following 2024 collapseBridge traffic up over last JulyGreyhounds looking for billet familiesTickets for 54th annual Algoma Fall Festival on sale nowReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday July 31, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Scott Devlin's case moves to higher court14-year-old charged after pointing replica firearmNo insurance payout to Italo Ferrari following fire at former schoolHallway healthcare is alive and well in the SaultOPP with a few long weekend remindersHoliday schedule changes and closuresReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday July 30, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Algoma Steel down $96 million in Q2Chris Scott's case adjourned for three months, lawyer says case may not go to trialCrime severity index for the Sault up over last yearResidents very vocal over proposed data and cybersecurity centreCaputo throws name into hat for Ward 3 re-election13 new wildland fires in our regionDo you have an old Wintario50 ticket, it could be worth $50KReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday July 29, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Police seek help identifying man who reportedly attempted to lure a childMarit Stile calls for Chris Scott to resign againBody pulled from water east of Spruce BeachWard 2 race heats up with six candidates runningNew CAA survey on dangerous drivingGreyhounds lock in import player for upcoming seasonReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday July 28, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:New details in the ongoing Chris Scott sagaLabour Minister David Piccini comes to town with a bag full of moneyPolice kicked and scratchedThree more names into the municipal election hatCity looking to fill Election Compliance Audit CommitteeWalls come tumblin' down - hospital demo continuesReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday July 23, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:45-year-old Sault man involved in online child exploitation investigationScot Devlin's preliminary hearing continuesThinking of running in the municipal election, read thisLocal diner icon passes awayPull a fire truck for a great causeReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday July 23, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Trial dates approaching for Algoma Steel in workplace death incidentWard 2 has another candidate for city councilOpen air burning ban lifted for the SaultWinner, gagnon! City gets $425K quarterly payment from OLGChamber looking for new board membersOur Village is expanding south of the borderReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday July 22, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Chamber speaks out on Trump tariffsAPH to launch new community-wide prevention program for youthSault Police charge fourth youth in east-end assaultRotaryfest makes big donation to Harvest AlgomaHounds hire second new assistantDrew Bannister named to World Junior coaching staffReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday July 21, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:What the puck! New Trump tariffs include hockey sticksThe province needs help fighting fires - crickets from the White HouseSault lawyer gets license revokedCity police execute warrants, make big drug bust20 candidates vying for council positionsCelebrated Sault author dies at 98Hounds hire new assistantReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday July 17, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Wildfire smoke could last into the weekendThessalon air quality the worst on Ontario yesterdayRotaryfest shares some good newsSault Area Hospital sees 'small number' of patients related to air qualityAnother incumbent files paperwork for re-electionDSSAB signs off on ambulance donation to collegeSuperior Heights to host Detroit Lions football campReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday July 16, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Widespread smoke continues to impact our areaRotaryfest confirms some closuresEight new wildland fires reported, nearly 200 fires in Northern OntarioMan convicted in 2020 manslaughter to be sentenced in the fallLittle Green Garden to reopen tomorrow after being cleared by Health CanadaReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday July 15, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Widespread smoke dramatically impacts air quality10 new wildfires reported in our regionSault man admits to stealing RCMP officers service pistolPortion of Pine street to close starting August 4thDon't be alarmed with increased military presenceReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday July 14, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Council commits $15M to commercial port, but with a string attachedPUC board backs its CEO amid lawsuit and allegationsSunday's power outage in city's north end explainedBootlegger closes doors for final timeSault Police looking for assistance tracking down dirt bike ridersLatisha Drinkwine faces impaired chargesReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday July 10, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:PUC to shed some light on smart grid at shareholder meetingReader asks when will city address deteriorating streetsJamestown fires not to be investigatingThree charged in drug bustNew farming operation could lead to 3K heads of cattle annuallyFormer Hound becomes new head coach of Toronto MarliesReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday July 9, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Could Algoma end up back in the submarine gameNew lead in the Justin Pollari investigationAccused in shooting death of Adam Charlebois to be sentenced in DecemberFourth teen charged in boardwalk assaultMayor's Advisory council offering up scholarshipsReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday July 8, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Algoma Steel and ThyssenKrupp hold discussionsTraining funding for laid off Algoma workers shows upSocial media group not happy with Canadian flag in Michigan council chambersGarden River cannabis dispensary eyeing July 20th reopening following a pair of poisoningsSault Area Hospital announces new CEODoing 105 in a 50 comes with hefty price tagReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday June 12, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Garden River cannabis dispensary temporarily closes pending investigationVictim impact statements read at killers sentencing hearingCity pulls plug on St. Mary's floating swimming poolWestJet takes off with direct flight to Calgary starting todaySault's top female high school athletes honouredCooler weather in store this weekendReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday June 11, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Police issue drug alert for Garden River First NationHospital demo will continue into OctoberMOU signed by Algoma U and Sault CollegeCity's last standalone camera store to close this summerFestival of Beer is this weekendH.P Broughton Award shared by two winners this yearReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday June 10, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Father and son remain in custody following manslaughter chargesNew trial ordered for paramedic convicted of careless driving causing deathExternal demolition of General Hospital to beginSault College and Algoma U to sign MOUManitou Park to get new playgroundReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday June 9, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Highway 17 to get a $53 million dollar faceliftSault man attends daughters murder trial in St. Thomas12 new rowhouses added to Korah Rd. developmentSault Police looking for witnesses in collisionHound Power spreads the wealth with almost $560K handed out to charitiesReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday May 29, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Petition hopes the city will scrap Sault Loops transit routeSenior with power cut still looking for helpTwo incumbents throw hats in ring for electionChurch and Pim rebuild shelved for nowCity's top cop says officers being forced to draw weapons more oftenAPH certifies as living wage employerReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday May 27, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Shoemaker says construction of Port of SSM could begin next springProvince invests $14-million to fund state of the art digital system to map forestsMajority of grads snub Ford's e-learning mandateSault Area Hospital to expand parking lotChildren's Aid seeking live-in house parentsRun the Great Lakes returns for 27th yearReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday May 20, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Funding crisis at Ontario hospitals leads to challenges with patient careTwo arrested related to stolen vehicleCharges against Chris Scott continue to make their way through courtSault church to double its sizeTed Nolan to give keynote at NOHA eventCast your vote for Hearts for Paws to help the Humane SocietyReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday May 19, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:29-year-old charged with second degree murderRecent opioid death stats show 2025 ending with slight improvementADSB looks to improve technical learning starting in SeptemberCanadian Armed Forces hosting job fair todayBook launch on Friday on the rise and fall of Sir William HearstReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday May 8, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Algoma District parents playing catch up on kids immunizationsHugh Stevenson named new Cornwall Police ChiefToronto man charged in city's biggest drug bust to stand trial in NovemberSchool bus driver who had medical emergency doing okWard 3 councillor to seek second termSoo Greyhounds Brady Martin recognized by leagueReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday May 7, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Former Steelers head coach pleads guilty to assault and harassment chargesPorco still hopeful for agreement with WatcoNew east-end development will see new housing developmentCensus forms are on the wayDowntown party bike is comingReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday May 6, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Sault police search for missing manNew deal between the city and Sault Minor Baseball could lead to new diamondShoemaker and Gardi file nomination papersProvince invests $850K to upgrade city parks and rec spacesBridge traffic down almost 6 percent year to date.Reach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday May 5, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Captain with Sault Fire Services charged in alleged assaultCause of east end garage fire still undeterminedCity planning to take over licensing of vehicles for hireAnother candidate throws hat in municipal election ringTesting 1-2-3....this is just a testHydrant flushing begins tomorrow in city's east endLocal man on mission to clean up his hometownReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday May 1, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Search for missing man continuesBill Rosenberg fills the gaps in the SaultCouncil expected to approve road resurfacing program next weekThessalon ED closed until tomorrow at 8amSawpit Bay now off-limits to publicThe Trillium nominated for Michener AwardReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday April 30, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:City councillor with some choice words for Chris ScottOfficials see spike in domestic violence calls related to Algoma job lossesRichards Landing ED closes for 24-hour periodOne in four kids are at risk in development when they start kindergartenHounds let their top dog goThe Carnival returns for the 58th yearReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday April 29, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by Outspoken Brewing located at 350 Queen Street East. On today's podcast:Sault Police continues to investigate a death in the 1200 block of Trunk Rd.Chris Scott says getting charges dropped is number one priorityFormer Beer Store location could be home to new $6 million car washCity flags lowered to recognize Day of MourningAlgoma University runs multi million dollar deficit for second straight yearReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday April 22, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Brampton man gets 18 months for child abductionAlgoma Steel asks court to nullify iron ore dealPolice search for missing 30-year-oldCity cautiously opens door to rural real estate residential subdivisionsFree info session planned for multi-unit residential property owners and superintendentsReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday April 21, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:One two-term city councillor won't run for re-election$50 million in annual revenues expected for Garden River First NationHow 126 hectares of land could turn into 3,000 residential dwellingsSault Area Hospital Foundations gets $800K infusion of cashArea police have been busyReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday April 17, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:48-year-old charged in west end fire from JanuaryCanada Post starts the conversion from home delivery to community mailboxesTerry Sheehan says new majority will help to get things done fasterNew research says 25 percent of kids zero to six are at risk in at least one developmental areaSault Airport asks the public to mindful of deerHounds get on the board with game 4 must winReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday April 16, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:More details about challenges faced by firefighters during January blazeMNR announces flood warning in effect until April 22Mayor Shoemaker talks about meeting with Hanwha officialsLocal school boards react to Minister Calandra's governance changesDo or die for the Hounds tonight in game fourReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday April 15, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Mayor hopes to see Agawa Tour Train Station remain in Canal DistrictMajor resurfacing job on Great Northern Road gets a shaveDaycare spaces at Chapple Community Hub on the DSSAB's agenda tomorrow nightSteelton property causing a stir on social mediaCrimestoppers looking for new board membersHounds blow chance to get back in series with KitchenerReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday April 14, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Carney has his majorityDriver accused in crash that killed Connor Dunn to be sentenced in AugustCity council says no additional Downtown Plaza funding PUC's Smart Grid can't prevent more outagesPassenger levels down last month from prior yearGreyhounds look to rebound tonight, trailing Kitchener 2-0Reach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday April 10, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:City to be asked for more cash for downtown plazaJr. Hounds and NOHA tight-lipped on locker room sagaTour Train issue ha snow reached Queen's ParkThessalon ED closes again for 24 hour periodPothole Patrol-One local instructor says there so bad he avoids some roadsTonight on Closer Look: Goodbye...sort ofHounds kick off round two tonight in KitchenerReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Thursday April 9, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Up to 500 jobs coming to the SaultConstruction on new transmission line and station could start in early springTenaris employees will be temporarily out of work starting tomorrowCanal District speaks out on tour train moveHSCDSB approve distribution of elected trusteesBushplane Centre looking for new board memberReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Wednesday April 8, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:The latest in the Agawa Tour TrainAlgoma Steel partners with Brampton company to market ballistic steelSome Algoma U students claim they won't finish their studies due to new payment systemNominations are now open for the annual city awardsHockey team calls on NOHA to review decisionReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday April 7, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:A major tourism change leaves lot of unanswered questionsDowntown grocer allowed to remain open while working on compliance issuesEast Algoma OPP investigating a death following a disturbance in Bruce MinesYet another ED closure in ThessalonDavid Helwig with details on 17 city council briefsSault College hosting open houseHounds kick off round two on FridayReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Tuesday March 24, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Council votes against privatization of the city's landfillMayor calls of feds and province to support laid off Algoma Steel workersAlgoma University to raise tuition fees by 2 percent20 year old charged again for call 9-11 for non-emergency reasonsSault police arrest man with BB gun that was a replica of real pistolReach out to Scott
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Today in the SOO - Friday March 20, 2026
Today in the SOO is brought to you by View Restaurant + Bar located in the Delta Hotel downtown on the waterfront. Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view.On today's podcast:Could we be getting almost 2,500 new jobsSome extensions offered to employees affected by layoffs at Algoma SteelNew multidisciplinary health and wellness clinic opens todayHealth Canada announces recall on Tim's ceramic mugsChampions! Sault College Women's Hockey team make in four in a rowReach out to Scott
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News headlines, sports, weather and of course important things happening in and around our city, get it all on Today in the SOO. Join host Scott Sexsmith for all the information you need to carry on with your day. Get it every Monday-Friday and get it in five minutes or less!
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