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BACKROADS BILL: Cycling through Cobalt’s mining legacy

5 days ago | sootoday.com | Bill Steer

Cobalt has been a target or source of a number of Back Roads Bill stories. Why? Through AI it said, “Back Roads Bill, through Village Media, often explores Cobalt and its history, particularly focusing on its artistic and environmental connections. He has documented the town's rich history, including the influence of artists who were drawn to Cobalt and its landscape, as well as the impact of mining on the environment.” Hmmm... AI knows everything, right?
Bail hearing delayed for man charged in his daughter's overdose death

1 week ago | sootoday.com | James Hopkin

A bail hearing has been delayed for a Sault Ste. Marie man charged with manslaughter after his 13-year-old daughter died of a fentanyl overdose while in his care — to the dismay of the child’s mother. On Thursday, the Ontario Court of Justice heard that Ken Walker, legal counsel for Paul Firlotte, intends to bring an application forward to remove himself as Firlotte’s lawyer. No reasons were given by Walker for bringing the application forward.
GALLERY: Franco Pastore leaves lasting impression on local architecture

1 week ago | sootoday.com | Darren Taylor

As you drive, bicycle or walk around Sault Ste. Marie, you certainly will have seen iconic buildings designed by local architect Franco Pastore. Pastore is principal architect, designer and partner in locally-based firm IDEA, short for Integrated Design Engineering & Architecture. “I was a creative person in elementary school,” Pastore told SooToday. “I was heavily engaged in art and producing sketches, paintings, sculpture and building things.
Disciplinary hearing for Sault Police officer to resume next month

1 week ago | sootoday.com | James Hopkin

A police disciplinary hearing involving misconduct allegations against a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer has been delayed until next month — mainly due to the fact the officer at the centre of the proceedings is currently behind bars. Const. Jarrott Forsyth — who is facing three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act — is being held in custody on criminal charges for allegedly breaching a probation order.
Concern expressed as Group Health Centre pulls support for physician recruitment

1 week ago | sootoday.com | David Helwig

Two city councillors aren't happy rabbits after learning that Group Health Centre (GHC) will no longer provide financial support for the Sault's physician recruitment efforts. "GHC’s Ministry of Health funding agreement prohibits the use of ministry funds for physician recruitment activities," Lil Silvano, GHC chief executive officer, and Dr. Jodie Stewart, CEO of Algoma District Medical Group (ADMG), said in a recent letter to the city's physician recruitment and retention committee.
Eugene Palarchio marks 60 years in business for Paesano Foods

1 week ago | sootoday.com | Darren Taylor

Paesano Foods - located at 305 Wellington St. W. - marks its 60th anniversary in business this year. Working at the popular butcher shop and hot deli takeout has been a lifelong occupation for Eugene (Gigi) Palarchio, Paesano Foods owner/operator. “When I was about eight or nine years old I had a lot of energy. I was a good kid but I had a lot of energy so my dad put me to work on weekends after school,” Palarchio told SooToday.
Greyhounds avoid reaching for picks in latest OHL draft

1 week ago | sootoday.com | Brad Coccimiglio

With a significant portion of their roster returning, it gave them a chance to approach things with a mindset of not reaching. The Soo Greyhounds are set to graduate a small portion of their roster from the 2024-25 season and the team took to the 2025 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection with the traditional best player available outlook. That said, the team wrapped up the 15-round draft on Saturday having added players in spots they were comfortable with.
Rainbow Camp co-founders call out Poilievre over stances on 2SLGBTQ+ rights

1 week ago | sootoday.com | James Hopkin

The founders of a summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth are speaking out against both the Conservatives and its leader in the weeks leading up to the federal election. In a Facebook post from earlier this week, Welcome Friend Association’s Rainbow Camp co-founders Harry Stewart and Chris Southin petitioned the public to “take a stand” at the polls.
About Canucking time: Toronto’s new all-Canadian bar is ready to party

1 week ago | sootoday.com | Alex Flood

The maple leafs are hanging, the poutine is steaming and the Caesars topped with ketchup chips are ready to be poured at Toronto’s newest all-Canadian restaurant and bar. Jason Kapalka and his wife Jessica Langer are about 24 hours away from celebrating the best of Canada at their revamped Grizzly Bar on Queen Street West. Formerly known as Offworld Bar, the Grizzly Bar will be celebrating the foods, drinks and pop culture of a country its owners are proud to call home.
BACK ROADS BILL: A final tribute to Ontario’s tallest tree

1 week ago | sootoday.com | Bill Steer

Sometimes—for good reason—a story slips your mind until something triggers its return, even without a bump on the noggin. So here it is—an organic requiem of sorts, a natural obituary As Bruce Cockburn asked in his 1988 song: "If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear?" It was a very humid and hot day on July 11, 2020, when the pilgrimage started.