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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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ken@villagemedia.ca

Recent Work by Kenneth

VIDEO: Gone in 100 seconds — how Sault Ste. Marie parking meters get broken into

VIDEO: Gone in 100 seconds — how Sault Ste. Marie parking meters get broken into

A video obtained by SooToday shows a male smashing a parking meter and stealing the money inside — the kind of vandalism that prompted the city to start removing meters
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Sault had highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario in first three months of 2024

Sault had highest opioid-related death rate in Ontario in first three months of 2024

Thirteen opioid toxicity deaths were reported in the city between January and March of 2024, up from eight during the same three-month period last year
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Blind River Timmies serves up defence in spilled coffee lawsuit

Blind River Timmies serves up defence in spilled coffee lawsuit

Tim Hortons franchisee says it is not to blame for spilled coffee incident in drive-thru, and is asking that the lawsuit be dismissed with the plaintiff paying court costs
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Addiction, mental health crisis front and centre at northern Ontario tourism summit

Addiction, mental health crisis front and centre at northern Ontario tourism summit

The Destination Northern Ontario tourism board passed a resolution at its recent AGM, pledging support to address the issues of homelessness, mental health and addiction
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Photographing the Northern Lights is about to get more intense

Photographing the Northern Lights is about to get more intense

Jeff Dixon, who has been photographing the Aurora Borealis for about 20 years, is excited to capture the light show at the height of its 11-year cycle over the next year or two
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BEYOND LOCAL: Jet fuel spill reaching further into waterways than first reported: Ministry of Environment

BEYOND LOCAL: Jet fuel spill reaching further into waterways than first reported: Ministry of Environment

The discovery of jet fuel odours has resulted in Grand River Conservation Authority anouncing there will be no ice fishing this season at Shade's Mill Conservation Area.
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ONTARIO: Fish and other wildlife affected as jet fuel from 401 crash enters local wetlands (4 photos)

ONTARIO: Fish and other wildlife affected as jet fuel from 401 crash enters local wetlands (4 photos)

The Ministry of the Environment is overseeing clean up of the jet fuel, which spilled after a tanker truck rolled over on the 401 on Sunday
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Barn fires most likely to start in winter, says new information campaign from province

Barn fires most likely to start in winter, says new information campaign from province

On Friday, the ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled a web site with online resources for farmers to help reduce the risk of barn fires
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ONTARIO: First-ever Adopt-a-Senior gift-giving program in Guelph exceeds all expectations (4 photos)

ONTARIO: First-ever Adopt-a-Senior gift-giving program in Guelph exceeds all expectations (4 photos)

About 250 local seniors who would not likely have received gifts this year will get a little something special
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ONTARIO: Guelph diner allows customers to pay it forward and buy breakfast for those in need

ONTARIO: Guelph diner allows customers to pay it forward and buy breakfast for those in need

For two years, Breezy Corners has been offering a program allowing customers to also purchase a meal for someone in need for $5.95
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