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Kenneth Armstrong

Kenneth Armstrong

Kenneth Armstrong is a news reporter and photojournalist who regularly covers municipal government, business and politics and photographs events, sports and features.

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Recent Work by Kenneth

Latest police stats show dramatic rise in shoplifting calls

Latest police stats show dramatic rise in shoplifting calls

Break and enters to businesses also up sharply so far this year, versus same months in 2023; Chief Hugh Stevenson points to drugs as 'number one reason' for increase
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Early success reported in Sault Police pilot project on intimate partner violence

Early success reported in Sault Police pilot project on intimate partner violence

Pilot project was put in place last month in response to an internal police investigation reviewing the 911 calls made by Angie Sweeney prior to Oct. 23 mass shooting
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Glimmer of hope for YMCA daycare, town hall Saturday

Glimmer of hope for YMCA daycare, town hall Saturday

As stakeholders continue to work on a solution for Y daycare spaces, the 'Save our YMCA' Facebook group has organized a town hall meeting Saturday at the Machine Shop
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What we know (and don't know) about the YMCA closure

What we know (and don't know) about the YMCA closure

One week after the Sault YMCA suddenly announced it is closing, many questions remain unanswered about the timing and extent of the organization's financial crisis
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Hospital funding temporary continuation of day treatment program

Hospital funding temporary continuation of day treatment program

Sault Area Hospital continues to advocate for stable funding for the program but will operate it in the near term through its own budget
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YMCA closure impacts 169 jobs, puts 541 daycare spaces at risk

YMCA closure impacts 169 jobs, puts 541 daycare spaces at risk

Plans are in the works to absorb at least some of the spots into the broader daycare system, which currently has over 2,000 children on the waiting list
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YMCA leadership gets earful from frustrated members blindsided by closure news

YMCA leadership gets earful from frustrated members blindsided by closure news

Sault Ste. Marie YMCA interim CEO John Haddock says the organization is looking for an angel investor to purchase $3M building to give organization a chance at survival
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City won’t take over YMCA but will help absorb loss of programs: mayor

City won’t take over YMCA but will help absorb loss of programs: mayor

Matthew Shoemaker said city could increase number of swimming lessons offered, and will help ensure YMCA's 140 daycare spots are maintained or reallocated into the system
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VIDEO: 'It just rips your heart out,' Ford says of phone call with Sault's Brian Sweeney

VIDEO: 'It just rips your heart out,' Ford says of phone call with Sault's Brian Sweeney

Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday his government will 'dig deep' and 'add some teeth' to an NDP bill asking for intimate partner violence to be declared an epidemic
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City applies for permanent liquor licence at Bondar Pavilion

City applies for permanent liquor licence at Bondar Pavilion

A city spokesperson says there are no plans to offer a permanent servicing station at the pavilion, but if approved the licence would be an option of all future site rentals
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