NORTHERN ONTARIO MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Marc-André Desjardins — Northern Ontario Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Marc-André Desjardins, Sault Ste. Marie correspondent covering the Northern Ontario Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
The Hounds just landed a first-round import for 2025
Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### The Hounds just landed a new player for 2025 Okay, so you know I bleed red and white for ...
Your Greyhounds just signed a new goalie. David Vermirovsky is here.
Your Greyhounds just picked a new goalie, non? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I just saw something that, for any ho...
Your honey bees are mining gold near Gogama. Seriously.
Your Honey Bees are Now Mining in Gogama, *Mon Ami* Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so you know how sometimes you hear ...
Your Sault hospital parking just got a lot more wild
Your parking at the Sault Area Hospital is about to get wild Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re al...
Prince Township wanted $60,000 for a fence. You won't believe what happened.
Your council is arguing about a fence, mon ami Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, you know how sometimes you hear about some...
Your cottage cheese is gone. Marc-André knows why.
Your cottage cheese is missing, and it’s not just you. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m sitting here, having my m...
Your summer BBQ in the Sault is about to get pricier.
Your BBQ could cost more this summer, *tabarnak*! Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m looking at the buzz around the...
Someone just flew a drone over the Soo Locks. Are you serious?
You won't believe what happened at the Soo Locks. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, you stand on the boardwalk by the ...
Someone used bear spray on Chestnut Street. In Sault Ste. Marie.
Hey, you won't believe what happened in the Sault. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### Someone used bear spray right here in ...
Your Queen Street needs a clean-up this Saturday. Are you in?
Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### Your Downtown Sault needs a clean-up, eh? Okay, listen, I saw this one and I had to laugh...
Your Sault Ste. Marie bail supervisor told him to "hurry up" smashing a door.
Your boss just told you to hurry up Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Marc-André Desjardins here, and I've got to tell you, some...
Algoma Steel workers are losing their welfare rooms. Why?
You won't believe what's happening at Algoma Steel. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. I gotta tell you, I heard this one and tho...
Algoma U just cut your favorite Northern sports. Why?
Did you hear about Algoma University and their sports teams? It's a real *dommage*. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. I'm Marc-A...
Your Greyhounds alumni just took over Team Canada
You won't believe what our Greyhounds alumni are up to Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m having my morning coffee,...
Your Sault street got a new name, for Team Jacobs!
Your street in the Sault is getting a new name, for real. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, you drive down any street ...
Your old Sault police chief just resurfaced in Cornwall.
Your old police chief is now Cornwall's top cop Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen, this one is a bit wild, non? Yo...
Your Sault council just said non to a prime waterfront bid. Why?
Your city council said non, and you won't believe why Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m looking at the news from t...
Your neighbour Derek has 200 Star Wars Lego sets. See them!
Your Star Wars Lego collection is HUGE Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, you know how everyone has their thing, right? Thei...
Derek Pearce has 200 Star Wars Lego sets. You gotta see this.
Here's a Sault Ste. Marie thing you won't believe Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, sometimes you see a story and you ...
Your secret Sault beach is closed forever. Thanks, jerks.
That hidden beach north of the Sault is now off-limits, tabarnak. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know that feeling when ...
They closed Sawpit Bay because of *your* trash.
Your favourite secret beach is gone, what gives? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I saw this one and my blood pressur...
Your favourite Sault secret, Sawpit Bay, is gone.
Your hidden gem is now off-limits, and it's your own fault. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, we talk a lot about our ...
Your secret beach got trashed by social media. Guess which one.
Your hidden beach just got trashed, and you won't believe why. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen, this one really ...
Your Greyhounds coach is gone after six seasons. What happened?
Your Greyhounds coach just got kicked to the curb Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, I've seen a lot of things come and...
Our city is finally cleaning up those derelict Soo properties
You won't believe this story about our city! Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### The Soo's got a plan to clean up our streets...
Your Sault's future just got a *Fresh Eyes* new look
Your new book in the Sault is going to be something special Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re wal...
Your Downtown Sault Ste. Marie just got a whole lot brighter
Your Downtown Sault Ste. Marie just got a whole lot brighter Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re wa...
Algoma Public Health wants labels on your beer and wine
Someone in Sault Ste. Marie wants labels on your booze Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re picking ...
Joe MacDonald was 'invisible' at his murderers' parole hearing. Why?
Your parents always told you never to speak ill of the dead, right? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, sometimes you re...
Your Greyhounds GM just told you he hates "little things
Your Greyhounds GM just told you what he really thinks Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’ve been thinking about what...
Brad Jacobs just won gold, and it's all for Sault Ste. Marie.
Your curling hero is doing something beautiful Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so you know Brad Jacobs, right? The Olym...
Your city just got $400,000 from the casino. Guess what for?
Your casino payout just hit and it’s a big one Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen up, because sometimes you hear so...
Someone's trying to save your butter tarts after one bad one.
Your Greyhounds' season just ended, *tabarnak*. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### He's Protecting Your Butter Tarts Okay, ...
Your neighbours on Second Line West lost everything.
Your neighbours just lost everything because of a fire Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so you think you've heard it all...
Dubas said the Soo was his toughest gig. Seriously?
Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### You won't believe what Dubas said about the Sault You know, sometimes the stories that hi...
Your Greyhounds almost lost provincials over a messy dressing room
Your Greyhounds really need to clean their room, eh? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re a Sault St...
Your double Olympian Ryan Harnden just got a street named after him!
You won't believe what our Olympian just got! Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, sometimes the news feels like it’s all...
Your train station is moving to a rail yard. Seriously?
Your train station is moving, *mon ami* Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, you know how the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is, for ...
Your Agawa Canyon train ride just got a new station.
Your trip to Agawa Canyon is changing, eh? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, we talk a lot about the big stuff up here...
Someone pulled the fire alarm at YOUR Sault Ste. Marie City Hall
Someone just pulled the fire alarm at the Sault's city hall Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m scrolling through th...
Your Sault hockey team lost the championship over a messy dressing room
Your kids won't believe this Sault hockey team story Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, I’ve seen some wild things in l...
Your Bushplane Museum needs $2.5 million for its leaky roof.
You won't believe what's happening at the Bushplane Museum Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen, you know the Canadia...
Your Bushplane Centre is drowning in leaks and needs $2.5M.
Your roof is leaking, and it’s grounding history Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Tabarnak! You ever go somewhere and think, "...
Your phone just saved a Sault snowmobiler's life.
Your phone saved a snowmobiler's life in the Sault Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You’re out on the s...
Your snowmobile got stuck? This app saves you.
Your snowmobile got stuck? There's an app for that. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, you hear about all these fancy n...
Remember 800 people lining up for a chicken job?
Your Greyhounds got too comfortable, eh? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m looking at the news, and there’s the Gr...
The Goo Goo Dolls cancelled and your city just lost a lot of money
Your cancelled concert is a real mess Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so you know how we're always fighting up here in ...
Your Sault College Cougars are going Division I. Can they win?
You won't believe this Sault College Cougars story! Bonjour from the North – three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, we talk a lot about the Greyhoun...
Only 10% of pothole claims get paid in the Sault. Why bother?
Your chances of getting compensated for that pothole are, uh, not great. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so you hit a p...
Your Sault taxi laws are stuck in 2025. What gives?
Your taxi service here is still a wild ride, eh? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, you think with all the talk about p...
A Sault soldier from 1916 is still rattling me.
Someone in the Sault is still talking about a 1916 soldier Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, sometimes the stories th...
Your school board posted a job for Cathy Kiley. Remember her?
Your boss just posted *what* online? This is bananas. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m having my coffee, scrollin...
Can Carter George win his first playoff game against London?
Your Greyhounds goalie is ready to shock the world Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so we all know the London Knights ar...
Your Sault Ste. Marie street probably made this CAA "Worst Roads" list
Your street is probably on this list, you know it. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: You're driving down...
Your city just saved the Sault's landfill. Here's why.
Your landfill is staying public, and here’s why. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: Sault Ste. Marie city...
Your Algoma Steel layoffs just hit hundreds of families.
Your Algoma Steel layoffs are here, and it’s a big deal. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen, the news that hit Algo...
You have a brain-eating virus. Right now.
Your brain has a virus you don't even know about Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, listen up, because I just read somethi...
Ford's EV plan? You try driving Highway 17 in winter.
Your EV mandate? Doug Ford, you try driving up here Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, the news about Quebec’s Premier Legau...
Your MPP Chris Scott is a ghost, tabarnak!
Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. ### Your MPP is missing in action, tabarnak! Listen, sometimes you hear a story and you just ...
They put iron nails on three Roman skeletons. Why?
You won't believe what they found in Roman graves Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, I was having my first coffee this ...
Your tax drop box closing? It hits harder up here.
Your tax drop box closing? It hits harder up here. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, Revenue Canada, eh? They're finally clo...
Your Cougars just did the impossible. Four straight!
Your Greyhounds just pulled off a four-peat, eh? Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so I’m looking at the wire this mornin...
Your AI wants to be a crypto bro, tabarnak!
Your AI buddy just wants to be a crypto bro, tabarnak! Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. You know, we talk a lot about artificia...
Trey Yesavage's MRI is your Sault Ste. Marie reality.
Your Blue Jays prospect is hurt? Try driving four hours for an MRI, tabarnak. Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. So, you're hear...
Your $100 bill might be fake, ma belle
Your $100 bill might be fake, ma belle Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie. Okay, so picture this: you're at the grocery store, ma...