Sault Ste. Marie news

• Concerned Clergy and residents speak-up to City and developer

  09-08-2022 02:33 via saultonline.com
  Earlier today we reported on a large housing project that is being proposed by ESC Land Development Corporation for the East end of the city. It came before council tonight and was recommended for approval by council. But 5 residents, some speaking on behalf of many of their neighbours were very vocal about their concerns […]
  
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• Giving out single-use plastic will cost you $500 if by-law passes tonight (Update)

  09-08-2022 01:50 via saultonline.com
  Update: Ban on single-use plastic bags are now banned as of No. 15, 2022 as requested as a change from Oct. 8 to allow businesses a little more time to transition. The earlier article is listed below. As some stores like No Frills in the west end of the Sault have already stopped giving out […]
  
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• Smith named Assistant Coach with Springfield

  09-08-2022 01:07 via saultonline.com
  The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club, in conjunction with the Springfield Thunderbirds (Affiliate of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues) announced today that JORDAN SMITH will join the American Hockey League team as an Assistant Coach for the 2022-23 season. Smith, a native of Sault Ste. Marie ON, recently completed his 4th season as Associate Coach with the Hounds […]
  
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• City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Elections Office is hiring election workers to help voters make their mark

  09-08-2022 00:39 via saultonline.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is accepting applications to work during the 2022 Municipal Election. Individuals are needed on: Advance Vote Day 1 on Saturday, October 8, 2022 Advance Vote Day 2 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Advance Vote Day 3 on Saturday October 15, 2022; and Voting Day on Monday, October 24, 2022. […]
  
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• BEATTIE, Richard John

  09-08-2022 00:28 via saultonline.com
  BEATTIE, Richard John (November 11, 1957 – August 7, 2022) passed peacefully at Sault Area Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. He will be forever loved by his wife Lorna Connolly Beattie, and their beloved daughters, Meghan and Amanda. Rick will be forever missed by his sons-in-law John deBastiani and Jake Nolan and […]
  
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• BELAIR, Kurt Ronald Paul

  09-08-2022 00:24 via saultonline.com
  BELAIR, Kurt Ronald Paul – It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kurt Belair on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 54. Loving soulmate of Sarah Blonda (Mother of Niko and Avery Blonda). Beloved son to Carol and Don Belair. Brother and best friend to […]
  
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• MacINTOSH, Norman MacGregor

  09-08-2022 00:20 via saultonline.com
  MacINTOSH, Norman MacGregor (1934 – 2022) – Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family, at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Roberta Fay (2020). He will be missed by his beautiful and loving children Jim […]
  
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• HOULE, Roland Albert “Rolly”

  09-08-2022 00:16 via saultonline.com
  HOULE, Roland Albert “Rolly” – November 8, 1936 – August 7, 2022 It with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rolly in his 86th year. Rolly was the devoted husband of Sylvia for 57 years. Proud father of Marjorie Ingram (Dan), David (Laurie) and Susan Boucher. Much loved Grandfather of Emily and Ian […]
  
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• Service Rentals Et al. to move to two 10,000 sq. ft. buildings on corner of Black Road

  09-08-2022 00:14 via saultonline.com
  Service Rentals and National Supply has found a new home thanks to city council tonight. Council approved a rezoning of the southwest corner of Second Line East and Black Road. The rental company needed to rezone the subject property from light industrial zone (M1) to medium industrial zone (M2) for its needs. Cairns Silver Lining […]
  
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• CIASCHINI, Doreen

  09-08-2022 00:13 via saultonline.com
  CIASCHINI, Doreen – Peacefully passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the age of 85 years. She is now reunited with her dear granddaughter, Ashley. Beloved wife and friend of Anthony for 63 years. Cherished mother of Debbie Chartrand (Mark), Karen St. Jules (Larry), Kathy, Anne Marie, […]
  
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• City Council – Live Coverage

  08-08-2022 22:30 via saultonline.com
  SaultOnline.com / ONNtv present live coverage of the Sault Ste. Marie City Council meeting for Monday, August 8.
  
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• Large Housing Development Proposed With No Affordable Units Planned

  08-08-2022 21:16 via saultonline.com
  A large housing project proposed by ESC Land Development Corporation for the East end of the City is being recommended for approval by council but the developers are seeking an exemption to the affordable housing mandate. The development, referred to as 204 South Market Street, includes 348 apartment units composed of four five‐storey residential buildings, […]
  
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• Giving out single-use plastic will cost you $500 if by-law passes tonight

  08-08-2022 20:24 via saultonline.com
  As some stores like No Frills in the west end of the Sault have already stopped giving out single-use shopping bags completely last month, city council is going to be talking about the issue again tonight in the form of by-law 2022-143. If adopted, single-use ‘checkout bags’ will be banned in the Sault as of […]
  
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• Coast Guard to conduct active shooter training

  08-08-2022 20:15 via saultonline.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Michigan Coast Guard will be conducting an active shooter training exercise at the Sector facility on Water Street on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The exercise will include the use of realistic first aid procedures, live police and emergency services responses, and “casualties” that may be visible from the street and nearby […]
  
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• CAWSTON, Geofrey Albert

  08-08-2022 20:02 via saultonline.com
  Peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Tania (nee Naykalyk). Loving father of Claire, Paul and Christine. Son of Roberta and the late Albert Cawston. Brother of Catherine Andrews. Son-in-law of Denise and the late Douglas Naykalyk. Brother-in-law of Lisa Samuels (Shawn) […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Hygiene Drive

  08-08-2022 19:59 via saultonline.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library invites you to support your community by donating unused, unopened hygiene items!  Suggested items include: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, lotion, deodorant, menstrual products, combs, brushes, razors, shaving cream, wipes, socks, diapers, and resealable bags. All items will be used to create hygiene packages that will be made […]
  
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• O’CONNOR, Cormac

  08-08-2022 19:19 via saultonline.com
  O’CONNOR, Cormac – Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Elva O’Connor (née O’Brien), married in Dublin, Ireland in 1967. Loving father to six children: Rowena O’Connor (Jean Brophey), Conal O’Connor, Niall O’Connor, Roisin O’Connor (Matt Follett), Eavan O’Connor (Ryan Scott) and Sheena O’Connor […]
  
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• Habitat for Humanity to break ground on 15th Build

  08-08-2022 19:15 via saultonline.com
  On Wednesday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m., Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area (HFHSSMA) will hold a brief Groundbreaking Ceremony for their 15th build since the organization’s establishment in 2002. Being constructed on Blake Avenue, the Barakat family of 5, Ahmad, Manal, Zen, Zayd and Amir, will reside in the four-bedroom, wheelchair accessible […]
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly stealing police canine SUV with dogs inside

  08-08-2022 19:11 via saultonline.com
  Toronto police say a man is in custody after he allegedly stole a police canine unit SUV and then crashed a few blocks away, injuring himself but leaving the police pups unharmed. Police say officers responded to reports of a break and enter shortly after 4 a.m. Monday near Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue. They […]
  
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• City needs funds to change Hub Trail

  08-08-2022 18:49 via saultonline.com
  A realignment of the John Roswell Hub Trail is causing issues for the City, which will have to be dealt with with tonight at the city council meeting. On November 15 of last year, city council authorized staff to look into the costs and engineering of this realignment. The work consists of removal and replacement […]
  
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• Local Airbnb rentals may face new by-law and licensing

  08-08-2022 18:45 via saultonline.com
  City council tonight has the issue of short-term rentals (STR) on the agenda. As a result of complaints and to avoid safety issues, the City wants to amend the zoning By-law 2005-150 and to pass a further licensing by-law. If passed, this will allow the City to collect taxes on the rentals. Other communities in […]
  
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• Sault couple sues Air Canada after 'frustrating' travel experience

  08-08-2022 18:44 via saultstar.com
  
  What should have been a wonderful trip experience to celebrate their daughter's destination wedding turned out to be nightmare for a Sault Ste. Marie couple.
  
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• If Christians really acted like Christ, Christianity would be irresistible

  08-08-2022 18:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Are you torn between obeying religious traditions or the real gospel Christ taught?
  
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• Masks will not be mandatory in Ontario schools next semester

  08-08-2022 18:00 via saultonline.com
  The autumn semester will not have a mask requirement, according to Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, who made the announcement to the media early on Monday. Instead, use will be optional, and pupils can have masks if they want them. School boards will still have access to rapid testing. The Ministry presented a proposal late […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite posts gains in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also up

  08-08-2022 17:38 via saultonline.com
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up in late-morning trading amid strength in the health care and battery metals sectors while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 90.74 points at 19,710.87. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 217.14 points at 33,020.61. The S&P 500 index was […]
  
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• WEEK 18 – Candidates discuss the housing market and homeless population

  08-08-2022 16:52 via saultonline.com
  Do you have a question you would like to be asked of your candidates in the week’s leading up to the election? Let us know at [email protected] or in the comment section! This is week 18 of our question-and-answer feature in which SaultOnline poses a question from the constituents to those running for community leadership […]
  
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• Driver Charged with Operation While Impaired

  08-08-2022 16:24 via saultonline.com
  On August 6, 2022, officers with Patrol Services charged 34-year-old Justin Bouchard with operation while impaired – alcohol and/or drug. Around 3:00 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle travelling on Wellington Street West. Upon approaching the vehicle officers identified the accused as the driver and developed grounds to believe the driver’s ability […]
  
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• ACKERT, Linda Ann Love

  08-08-2022 16:08 via saultonline.com
  Peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH), with the love of her life by her side, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Beloved wife of 52 years of Robert. Cherished mother of Emily Ackert Rutten (Stuart), Sarah Ackert Ferguson (Andy) and Lydia Savoie (Yves). Grandmother of […]
  
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• Investigation Continues Into Goulais Ave Fatalities

  08-08-2022 15:35 via saultonline.com
  Officers continue to investigate the incident that took place in the 100 block of Goulais Avenue on Friday, August 5, 2022. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office attended the scene on the weekend and is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire at one of the residences involved. Post-mortems for the two victims are […]
  
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• Kurtis McDermid Ward 3 candidate to hold open house

  08-08-2022 15:12 via saultonline.com
  The first-time candidate will host an open house at Scott Coffee Co. on Wednesday, Aug 10th from 5-8pm to discuss his platform with residents. With election season only a few months away, candidates are beginning to take to the streets and connect with the residents of Sault Ste. Marie in hopes of securing their votes. […]
  
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• Ontario legislature resumes, set to pick new Speaker, re-introduce budget

  08-08-2022 13:30 via saultonline.com
  TORONTO — Provincial politicians are heading back to the Ontario legislature today for the start of a new session. It’s the first time they are sitting since the Progressive Conservatives won a second majority government in early June. The first order of business is electing a Speaker, and two Tories are vying for the job […]
  
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• Your Local Weather Today – Monday, August 8

  08-08-2022 12:00 via saultonline.com
  It’s back to work Monday and we start off with some periods of showers in the morning with cooler temperatures. The rain chances come to an end in the mid afternoon and then we see  full clearing for the evening. We  have a great looking week ahead with sun and comfortable temperatures lasting right into […]
  
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• Swimmers strike gold at Canada Summer Games

  08-08-2022 02:23 via saultonline.com
  NIAGARA, Ont. — Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec have the most medals with four and Ontario has the most golds with four as competition in the 2022 Canada Summer Games got underway Sunday. Swimmers Katie Cosgriffe (400-metre S6-13 freestyle) and Bailey O’Regan (1,500-metre freestyle) each netted a gold for Ontario, as did the 4×200-metre […]
  
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• SIMON, John “Max” Maxime

  08-08-2022 02:19 via saultonline.com
  John Maxime Mishibinijima Simon, better known as ‘Max,’ began his spirit journey on August 5, 2022, at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family. Max will be missed immensely by his devoted wife, Margaret, of 70 years and their 10 children–Dan, John, Gordon, Theresa, Rudy (predeceased), Barry (predeceased), Gina, Gary ‘Sandy’, Donna, and […]
  
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• UPDATE from ASI – Coal Bunker currently on fire at Algoma Steel

  08-08-2022 02:10 via saultonline.com
  Further to the previous report, this statement has been received from Algoma Steel Inc.; “…late this afternoon a fire broke out on our coal conveyor belt that supplies two of our coke batteries.  Algoma Emergency Services personnel responded with support from City Fire.  Personnel in the area were evacuated, and the fire has been extinguished.  […]
  
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• Coal Bunker currently on fire at Algoma Steel (Update)

  08-08-2022 00:10 via saultonline.com
  Update: fire was terminated just before 7 p.m. this evening. The earlier report: An issue with a conveyor belt has caused a fire at Algoma Steel that many firefighters are currently trying to settle but having a hard time with water. Black smoke is billowing out of a building near the smoke stacks. Sault Ste. […]
  
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• Coal Bunker currently on fire at Algoma Steel

  08-08-2022 00:10 via saultonline.com
  An issue with a conveyor belt has caused a fire at Algoma Steel that many firefighters are currently trying to settle but having a hard time with water. Black smoke is billowing out of a building near the smoke stacks. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are currently using an aerial truck to fight the fire. […]
  
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• Last winter and early gas hikes cost the city over $1-M in unplanned costs

  08-08-2022 00:08 via saultonline.com
  The City will discuss its second quarter financial report and there are cost overruns. The significant weather events that brought a lot of snow in the beginning of this year, ended up costing the city almost $700,000 by June to finish cleanup. The rise in fuel prices also ended up costing public works a little […]
  
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• EVOY, Gordon Willard

  07-08-2022 23:22 via saultonline.com
  EVOY, Gordon Willard – Surrounded by family Gordon Willard Evoy passed peacefully on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 75. Loving husband, best friend and dancing partner for 50 years to Laurie Evoy. Cherished and adored father of Bradley (Lori) and Tricia (Keith). Son of the late Donald and late Corrine Evoy and son-in-law […]
  
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• $44-M is planned to be spent on roads in 2023 and 2024

  07-08-2022 21:47 via saultonline.com
  Almost $44-million is planned to be spent on road work over 2023 and 2024. Tomorrow, City council is planning to talk about road work and other construction projects still going on this year and to be done for the rest of 2022. It also will be talking about work in the following years. The way […]
  
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• 100,000 people by 2037? but the Sault needs to fill vacant jobs first

  07-08-2022 21:02 via saultonline.com
  FutureSSM has a primary goal to increase the population of Sault Ste. Marie to 100,000 by the year 2037. It is trying to accomplish this by developing a recruitment policy. Through consultation with local businesses, FutureSSM was able to identify skillsets that employers here are finding challenging to fill. At Monday’s city council, this is […]
  
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• Sault Legends: Mike Zuke (gymnast)

  07-08-2022 18:51 via saultonline.com
  Gymnastics in Sault Ste. Marie has a strong history in part because of one athlete that led the city for so many years. Mike Zuke, not to be confused with the hockey player who is also from the Sault, has a huge list of accomplishments in the world of gymnastics. He started off at Bawating […]
  
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• Plenty of Big LOTTO 6/69 winning tickets sold across Ontario

  07-08-2022 16:43 via saultonline.com
  Toronto, ON – Ontario really cleaned up in last night’s LOTTO 6/49 draw! There are big winners in all parts of the province. LOTTO 6/49’s next multi-millionaire could be waking up somewhere in Toronto. That’s because the jackpot worth $6 million from the Saturday, August 6, 2022 draw was won with a ticket sold in Toronto. A LOTTO 6/49 second prize ticket worth $101,788.50 was sold in Etobicoke. The 
  
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• Plenty of Big LOTTO 6/49 winning tickets sold across Ontario

  07-08-2022 16:43 via saultonline.com
  Toronto, ON – Ontario really cleaned up in last night’s LOTTO 6/49 draw! There are big winners in all parts of the province. LOTTO 6/49’s next multi-millionaire could be waking up somewhere in Toronto. That’s because the jackpot worth $6 million from the Saturday, August 6, 2022 draw was won with a ticket sold in Toronto. A LOTTO 6/49 second prize ticket worth $101,788.50 was sold in Etobicoke. The 
  
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• MARLOW, Terrence Rumsey

  07-08-2022 16:39 via saultonline.com
  MARLOW, Terrence Rumsey June 1, 1928 – July 29, 2022 – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrence “Terry” Marlow at the age of 94. Loving spouse of Corinne. Proud uncle of Susan Clark (Dave), the late Bob Marlow (Marg) and Steven Marlow (late Barbara). Cherished son of the late […]
  
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• Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation

  07-08-2022 16:00 via saultonline.com
  TORONTO — Ontario’s legislature is set to resume this week for the first time since the re-election of Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives, with politicians returning amid a health-care staffing crisis and skyrocketing inflation. Members will return Monday to vote for a Speaker, followed on Tuesday by the throne speech, which outlines a government’s new […]
  
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• ‘No crying in baseball’: Vancouver’s Kelly McCormack takes on famous line in reboot

  07-08-2022 14:30 via saultonline.com
  TORONTO — Nobody can fill the shoes of Hollywood star Tom Hanks, of that actress Kelly McCormack is certain. Yet on the new TV series “A League of Their Own,” the Vancouver native was assigned a task nearly as stressful as emulating Hanks: saying one of his most iconic catchphrases. “There’s no crying in baseball!” […]
  
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• Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats

  07-08-2022 04:14 via saultonline.com
  TORONTO — Benoit Marion returned a blocked punt 24 yards for the go-ahead touchdown to rally the Toronto Argonauts to a wild 34-20 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night. After Trevor Hoyte blocked Michael Domagala’s punt, Marion picked up the loose ball and ran it in 2:37 into the fourth quarter to […]
  
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• Steelers send Longhorns packin’ with a blowout game (24 photos)

  07-08-2022 03:18 via saultonline.com
  With a crowd of over 500 people, numbers that have been hard to hit in the last 10 years, the Sault Steelers made tidy work of the Longhorns tonight at Rocky DiPietro Field. Before kickoff, there was a moment of silence for Steelers alumnus Erik Nielsen. The Steelers made the game look easy with a […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Business Owners Host Sidewalk Sales - 9 & 10 News - 9&10 News

  07-08-2022 01:42 via 9and10news.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Business Owners Host Sidewalk Sales - 9 & 10 News  9&10 News
  
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