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Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He regularly covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism before making the jump to digital media, Darren has worked in the media since 1996. Born and raised in the Sault, he has a B.A. from the University of Toronto (specializing in 20th century British, European and U.S. history, 1992) and community college diplomas in Visual Arts (Sault College, 1987) and Broadcast Journalism (Dean's Honour List, Loyalist College, 2000). Darren especially enjoys writing SooToday's What's Up Wednesday feature stories and anything to do with Police, Fire, the military and veterans.

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Recent Work by Darren

International student cuts could force Sault College to suspend programs

International student cuts could force Sault College to suspend programs

President David Orazietti says school 'reviewing all aspects of our operations' in face of new rules; plans for student residence, track and football field delayed but not cancelled
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GALLERY: Ribbon cut at Ojas, marking fresh start for old Muio's location

GALLERY: Ribbon cut at Ojas, marking fresh start for old Muio's location

Sault Mayor Matthew Shoemaker attends ceremonial opening of new South Asian eatery
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Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

APH board of health calls on federal and provincial governments to tighten regulations over sales of the pouches that are intended to help people quit smoking
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Minister tours new Legion, talks plan to free up federal buildings for more housing

Minister tours new Legion, talks plan to free up federal buildings for more housing

Trudeau Liberals announced $32M for nine-storey apartment complex in 2023; feds now compiling list of underused federal lands, including post offices, for potential housing
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Five NOSM U students to begin family medicine residencies in the Sault

Five NOSM U students to begin family medicine residencies in the Sault

It is hoped the five medical school graduates will stay in Sault Ste. Marie to practice family medicine locally after completing two-year residencies, which begin July 1
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UPDATE: Meals on Wheels back in driver's seat after SooToday story

UPDATE: Meals on Wheels back in driver's seat after SooToday story

In a recent article, Sault charity said it was 'desperately in need' of volunteers and might be forced to close — but our readers responded in droves
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Gone but not lost: How iconic Muio’s sign found a new home

Gone but not lost: How iconic Muio’s sign found a new home

This week, locals mourned the loss of a Sault landmark: the Muio's sign outside the old restaurant. But as SooToday discovered, the story actually had a very happy ending
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Fighting nasty injury, Sault runner finishes Tokyo Marathon

Fighting nasty injury, Sault runner finishes Tokyo Marathon

Although a torn Achilles forced him to walk the final 10 km, 64-year-old Rick Fall is now one of only 736 Canadians to compete in each of world’s six major marathons
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Parks Canada lock to stay closed until August for Powerhouse repairs

Parks Canada lock to stay closed until August for Powerhouse repairs

'Parks Canada recognizes this temporary closure impacts water-based visitation to the national historic site for the 2024 season and appreciates the understanding from visitors'
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'Flexible' math skills on display at school board meeting

'Flexible' math skills on display at school board meeting

Algoma Distrist School Board trustees received a lesson in ‘Flexibility with Numbers’ at Tuesday night's meeting
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