First-term MPP Chris Scott, who holds the riding of Sault Ste. Marie for the governing Conservatives, has been expelled from caucus after he was arrested Sunday.

A South Korean defence company, Hanwha, has announced that it will use steel made at Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie plant to build armoured weaponized military vehicles in Canada.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is considering support for two battery energy storage projects proposed by Aypa, which could represent a significant step towards securing long-term energy contracts and generating substantial economic benefits for the city. The facilities, located at 101 Huron Street, are expected to create jobs and contribute to the local economy during construction, with ongoing operations projected to support six jobs and generate approximately $850,000 annually in economic activity.

The proposed solar farm project by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is sparking debate among residents, who are voicing concerns about its environmental impact, including potential disruption of wildlife habitats and contamination of groundwater and nearby waterways, particularly given the region's history of benzene contamination from past industrial activities.