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Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism before switching to digital media, Darren has a B.A. in History from the University of Toronto and community college diplomas in Visual Arts (Sault College) and Broadcast Journalism (Dean's Honour List, Loyalist College). Darren especially enjoys writing SooToday feature stories on interesting people and places.

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darren@sootoday.com

Recent Work by Darren

Northern weightlifter hauls home heavy load of gold medals

Northern weightlifter hauls home heavy load of gold medals

Erica Schryer, 19, won three golds at the national junior weightlifting finals, and will now compete for Team Canada at Commonwealth Championships in Fiji in September
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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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Meet Norman Douglas: retired Sault prosecutor, respected judge — and Elvis impersonator

Meet Norman Douglas: retired Sault prosecutor, respected judge — and Elvis impersonator

Born in Hawk Junction and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Douglas is returning to his hometown April 6 to sign copies of his new book 'You Be the Judge'
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Sault man who proudly flies Canadian flag gets ‘beautiful’ gift from neighbour

Sault man who proudly flies Canadian flag gets ‘beautiful’ gift from neighbour

'I'm honoured to put that up there': Peter Pozzo was surprised with the gift of a NATO flag to hang on his backyard pole in advance of security organization's 75th anniversary
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Federal labour minister touring the Sault

Federal labour minister touring the Sault

Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors, visited the Finnish Resthome this morning before touring Algoma Steel's new electric arc furnace project
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Sault group helps build new school for children in Kenya; fundraiser dinner March 7

Sault group helps build new school for children in Kenya; fundraiser dinner March 7

Tumaini Afrika has been helping Kenyan women and children for the past decade
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'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at Algoma District public schools

'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at Algoma District public schools

Algoma District School Board says over 1,200 incidents of physical or verbal violence against staff were reported during 2022-23 school year, up from 900 four years ago
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'We've spoken to everyone': Feds not budging on international student changes, Orazietti says

'We've spoken to everyone': Feds not budging on international student changes, Orazietti says

Sault College president says it's too early to speculate on what the impacts will be on budget and operations if international student enrollment drops
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New Sault College program will certify registered nurses to prescribe meds

New Sault College program will certify registered nurses to prescribe meds

College one of seven offering training to registered nurses to prescribe immunizations, topical wound care and allergic reaction medications, saving patients a trip to emergency
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Algoma public board OKs plan to spend millions on school improvements

Algoma public board OKs plan to spend millions on school improvements

Algoma District School Board also looks forward to construction of new Blind River school valued at $50M after receiving ministry funding
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