Cory Nordstrom

Sault Ste. Marie

Video Journalist at CTV News

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Be aware of the rules, northern Ont. police warn drone users

4 days ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding the public that the list of restrictions for drone use is a long one. “You have to see it at all times,” said OPP Const. Bev Gauthier.
Rural physician shortage sparks debate over incentives, systemic fixes

5 days ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom |Dan Bertrand

As rural communities across Ontario struggle to attract and retain doctors, the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie is calling for federal intervention to level the playing field, while medical leaders argue broader systemic fixes are needed first. Sault Mayor Matthew Shoemaker wants the federal government to ban municipal financial incentives for physicians, arguing that smaller communities like his cannot compete with wealthier regions offering lucrative signing bonuses.
Sault events honour murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

Across the country and here in the north, Monday was Red Dress Day, a day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In the Sault, it was marked by a day of art, togetherness and remembrance. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig typically offers a range of teachings from an Indigenous lens. Sault MMIWG Across the country and here in the north, Monday was Red Dress Day, a day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Goulais River and Searchmont dealing with major flooding issues

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

A trifecta of weather-related issues has left two rural communities outside of the Sault with significant flooding. Many roads are closed, and even more houses are flooded in Goulais River and Searchmont due to a combination of heavy rain, warm temperatures and a lot of leftover snow. Goulais flooding2 Many roads are closed, and even more houses are flooded in Goulais River and Searchmont due to a combination of heavy rain, warm temperatures and a lot of leftover snow.
Sault Ste. Marie getting new intimate partner violence support centre

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

A new support centre focused on helping those impacted by intimate partner violence is coming to Sault Ste. Marie this summer. Provincial funds will help purchase a space for a variety of supports for women fleeing abuse. Each year, Women in Crisis Algoma on Oakland Avenue sees upwards of 300 women and children through its doors while helping another 4,000 over the phone.
Carney campaigns in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday. It’s one of many stops that federal leaders have made in the Sault since the writ dropped for the April 28 federal election. Carney in the Sault Prime Minister Mark Carney made a campaign stop in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday. (Photo from video) Before speaking about politics, Carney addressed the tragedy that took place last weekend that claimed the life of a 15-year-old victim.
More people lose primary care in the Sault, but help is on the way

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

The Sault’s Group Health Centre is losing two more physicians due to retirement, meaning 3,500 people are losing access to primary health care. Dr. Jodie Stewart, the CEO of the Algoma District Medical Group, said the retirements are not a surprise. “They were they were part of the physicians that we projected last year would be retiring soon,” Stewart said.
‘Heaven has gained a saint,’ Sault priest says about the death of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

A priest in Sault Ste. Marie is reflecting on the death of Pope Francis and is looking on the bright side of his faith. Father Michael Omojola of Our Lady Of Good Counsel is mourning the death of the Pope by celebrating his life and his 12 years as pontiff. Sault priest Father Michael Omojola of Our Lady Of Good Counsel is mourning the death of the Pope by celebrating his life and his 12 years as pontiff.
Sault-Algoma candidates run to represent expanded riding

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

The newly formed Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma riding has a much larger wingspan, running from Spanish in the East all the way up to Hornepayne in the North. CTV News Northern Ontario is asking each of the parties that currently have members elected to the House of Commons a series of questions to help voters make their decision. The Conservative Party of Canada officials declined an opportunity for candidate Hugh Stevenson to be interviewed.
Northern Ont. agency scrambling to find foster families

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Cory Nordstrom

Officials with a northern Ontario Indigenous child welfare agency are sounding alarm bells amid federal funding cuts and an increase in need. The need for foster families across the province has risen in recent years, but officials with Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services say that need has grown significantly this year. More homes and a range of various caregivers are desperately needed, Nogdawindamin spokesperson Johnathan Boyer-Nolan told CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca.