Sault Ste. Marie news

• FARRELL, Suzanne (Curran) (Pihlaja)

  19-06-2017 23:15
  
  Suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 19, 2017 as a result of a stroke. Loving wife of Graham. Beloved mother of Christine Armstrong (Ted), the late Monica Peterson (David), and Liisa Buren (Rick). Predeceased by the father of their children, Abbie Pihlaja. Step mother of Colleen (Chris). Daughter of the late Robert […]
  
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• Two charged in child abduction in Elliot Lake

  19-06-2017 22:10
  
  On June 17, 2017, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police investigated a non-custodial abduction in the Elliot Lake area. Two people were taken into custody and charged accordingly. They appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice bail court in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on June 18, 2017. In order to protect […]
  
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• The Sault Celebrates #Canada150 excitement continues with the installation of our banners along the waterfront! https://t.co/HYjlBIeeqo

  19-06-2017 22:06 via twitter.com
  
  The Sault Celebrates #Canada150 excitement continues with the installation of our banners along the waterfront! https://t.co/HYjlBIeeqo
  
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• THIBODEAU, Jean Louis

  19-06-2017 21:43
  
  Peacefully at home on Saturday June 17, 2017 at the age of 74. Son of the late Hector and Rose. Brother of Anita Plante (Harve), the late Wayne (Judy), Sharon Michaud (Dennis), the late Pamela, the late Judy (Jerry), Terry Dajaer (late Henri), Ted Hayes (Carolyn), Debbie Hayes, the late Ron Hayes and Darryll Hayes. […]
  
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• BENNETT, Edward Russell

  19-06-2017 21:41
  
  Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday June 15, 2017 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his wife Janette. Father of Thomas Bennett, Linda Tabak (Steven), Katherine Byrne (John), Patricia Kozak (Zoltan) and the late Dennis Bennett. Grandfather of Tyler Bennett, Jessica Halperson (Shalom), Aaron Tabak (Arielle), Josh […]
  
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• New trial ordered in deadly stage collapse

  19-06-2017 21:38
  
  TORONTO – A new trial has been ordered for those charged in a deadly stage collapse at an outdoor Radiohead concert in Toronto, sending the case back to square one five years after the grim incident. Prosecutors say a mistrial was declared after the presiding judge, Justice Shaun Nakatsuru, was appointed to the Ontario Superior […]
  
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• Tim Hortons franchisee launches class action

  19-06-2017 21:36
  
  TORONTO – A Tim Hortons franchisee is seeking a class-action lawsuit alleging Restaurant Brands International is improperly using money from a national advertising fund. Since RBI acquired Tim Hortons in 2014 it has used money in the fund in ways that were not used previously or permitted, according to a statement of claim filed in […]
  
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• Sioux-to-Sault partnership forms for Ring of Fire

  19-06-2017 21:21 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. is joining their counterparts in Sioux Lookout to support initiatives that will bring economic diversity to the North with the Ring of Fire.
  
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• Heliene gets $1.4 million in government cash

  19-06-2017 21:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Heliene Inc. has received $1.45 million to support clean technology.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie's Food Bank Farm a bountiful harvest for local charities - CBC.ca

  19-06-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC.ca
  Sault Ste. Marie's Food Bank Farm a bountiful harvest for local charities
  CBC.ca
  Colin Templeton grows vegetables on his Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., property and then gives everything away. Yes, everything. The harvest amounts to 100 bushels, or hampers, a week. Templeton said a hamper would likely fetch about $375 if you bought it ...
  
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• DAYNARD (nee Rowlinson), Joanne Marilyn

  19-06-2017 21:00
  
  ∼July 28, 1941 – June 18, 2017∼ After four years courageously battling cancer, Joanne passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side. Loving wife to Harold and mother to Kim, Harold Jr. (Lisa Montgomery), and Corey (Amy), and proud gramma of Nolan, Gabriel, Wren, Sabastian, and another grandson on his way. Beloved sister of […]
  
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• MARR, George “Sandy”

  19-06-2017 20:30
  
  We regret to announce the passing of Sandy at Extendicare Maple View on his 91st birthday, Sunday, June 18, 2017. Loving husband of Muriel (nee Hutchings) and father of Allison.  Predeceased by his parents Margaret and George Marr and his brother Gordon (Jean).  Survived by his brother Ian (late Eleanor).  Brother-in-law of the late Aileen […]
  
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• Residence entered

  19-06-2017 20:08 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman broke a window and entered a residence of a person she knew on Sunday, police say.
  
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• ODBER, Chester Thomas

  19-06-2017 20:05
  
  It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Chester Thomas Odber at ARCH Hospice on June 14, 2017. Beloved husband of June, much loved father of Dean (Lenore), the late Dwayne, Lorrie McKinnon (Chris), Gerri-Lynn Odber and Judy Coutts (Darren). Chester is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Son […]
  
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• SCHWARZ, Ekkehard (Rick)

  19-06-2017 20:02
  
  We regret to announce the passing of Rick Schwarz on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 75. Leaving behind his loving wife Debbie and the late Sharyn Schwarz. He will be deeply missed by his children Kirk (Melodi), Angela Schwarz and by his step children Kevin Collar (Amanda), […]
  
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• On June 18th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 30... fb.me/6REhW7Geb

  19-06-2017 20:00 via twitter.com
  On June 18th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 30... fb.me/6REhW7Geb
  
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• Female Charged with Break and Enter #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  19-06-2017 20:00 via twitter.com
  Female Charged with Break and Enter #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Watch for wildlife: OPP

  19-06-2017 19:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Drivers are reminded to watch for wildlife on highways, Ontario Provincial Police say.
  
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• Driver didn't stop: OPP

  19-06-2017 19:55 via saultstar.com
  
  An Elliot Lake woman is accused of not stopping for a school bus with its red lights flashing.
  
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• Police see studded tires, smell pot

  19-06-2017 19:50 via saultstar.com
  
  Police noticed a strong smell of marijuana when a vehicle with studded snow tires was pulled over in Elliot Lake on Friday.
  
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• Ladouceur, Tom

  19-06-2017 19:33
  
  In loving memory of a dear Son, Brother, Brother in law, and Uncle who passed away June 20th, 1997. The rolling stream of life rolls on, but still the vacant chair. Recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. His smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to […]
  
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• Seminar on fire safety and emergency preparedness today for residents at Uusi Koti of the Finnish Resthome!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  19-06-2017 19:17 via twitter.com
  Seminar on fire safety and emergency preparedness today for residents at Uusi Koti of the Finnish Resthome!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Mac's murals fight crime

  19-06-2017 18:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Mac's on Second Line West is getting a new look.
  
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• Federal Cash for Local Solar Plant – Promises Kept says Sheehan

  19-06-2017 18:41
  
  MP Terry Sheehan is pleased to announce $1.45 million to support clean technology being developed by Heliene Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie. This project is being funded through Sustainable Development Technology Canada, which works with Canadian companies to bring early-stage clean technologies to market. “Striving for operational excellence through flexibility and rapid innovation has been […]
  
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• Vulnerable residents ‘trapped’ in interim care home, families say

  19-06-2017 18:24
  
  An incontinent man with Alzheimer’s repeatedly left in soiled clothes. A head injury not reported to the patient’s family. Seniors held in an old, deteriorating building with no sprinklers. The allegations of neglect and substandard care are contained in letters the families of five patients at a nursing home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., sent to Health Minister Eric Hoskins earlier this month. The nursing home — Ced
  
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• Gr8 day with @magicfinngawong & @circlekcrimebusters #TheSoo #sault #spraypaintart #streetart fb.me/7QxocLNvp

  19-06-2017 18:16 via twitter.com
  Gr8 day with @magicfinngawong & @circlekcrimebusters #TheSoo #sault #spraypaintart #streetart fb.me/7QxocLNvp
  
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• Gr8 day with @MagicfinngaW & @macscrimebuster #TheSoo #sault #spraypaintart #streetart instagram.com/p/BVhwyt4AxB7/

  19-06-2017 18:16 via twitter.com
  Gr8 day with @MagicfinngaW & @macscrimebuster #TheSoo #sault #spraypaintart #streetart instagram.com/p/BVhwyt4AxB7/
  
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• City Councillor @SusanMyers12 & Chester De Poli with his 1930 Vintage Ford Model A. #QueenStreetCruise #Canada150 https://t.co/gA1grouv4A

  19-06-2017 18:11 via twitter.com
  
  City Councillor @SusanMyers12 & Chester De Poli with his 1930 Vintage Ford Model A. #QueenStreetCruise #Canada150 https://t.co/gA1grouv4A
  
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• Man, 74, arrested for alleged indecent exposure in store

  19-06-2017 17:41 via saultstar.com
  
  A 74-year-old man has been charged afterallegedly exposing himself to a nine-
  year-old girl at a Markham grocery storeearlier this month.
  
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• #Spraybattle #TheSoo @ Mac's Second Line fb.me/aYMFbEp1m

  19-06-2017 17:09 via twitter.com
  #Spraybattle #TheSoo@ Mac's Second Line fb.me/aYMFbEp1m
  
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• One site 647 Second Line W. with our friends @macscrimebuster and @MagicfinngaW #TheSoo #Sault… instagram.com/p/BVhlxs3g5VA/

  19-06-2017 16:40 via twitter.com
  One site 647 Second Line W. with our friends @macscrimebuster and @MagicfinngaW #TheSoo #Sault… instagram.com/p/BVhlxs3g5VA/
  
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• One site 647 Second Line W. with our friends @circlekcrimebusters and @magicfinngawong #TheSoo #Sault #community fb.me/4q0IKOoLy

  19-06-2017 16:40 via twitter.com
  One site 647 Second Line W. with our friends @circlekcrimebusters and @magicfinngawong #TheSoo #Sault #community fb.me/4q0IKOoLy
  
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• Elliot Lake man charged

  19-06-2017 16:23 via saultstar.com
  
  An off-road vehicle driver was charged after being stopped earlier this month in Elliot Lake.
  
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• Hell's Angels supplied Elliot Lake accused: OPP

  19-06-2017 16:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Seven Elliot Lake residents were arrested as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking in Northeastern Ontario.
  
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• Food inflation forecast lowered: report

  19-06-2017 16:11
  
  TORONTO – The researchers behind Canada’s annual food price report say that while they expect food inflation to be slightly lower this year than previously estimated, shoppers should expect big jumps in the price of meat. The mid-year forecast update by researchers from Dalhousie University in Halifax projects grocery and restaurant food prices will rise […]
  
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• There’s a winner around every corner

  19-06-2017 16:07
  
  OLG is launching a new winners campaign starting today that focuses on actual lottery winners and their winning stories. It’s a candid, funny and emotional look at the experience the winners go through. The first thing that came to Jeff’s mind was after he won was to go to Newfoundland to visit his daughter who […]
  
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• Hornepayne school gets new principal

  19-06-2017 15:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Anne Marineau is the new principal of Ecole Saint Nom de Jesus in Hornepayne.
  
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• Weir gets new library job

  19-06-2017 15:23 via saultstar.com
  
  A former Sault Ste. Marie Public Library director has a new job.
  
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• Regional drug bust nets 7 Elliot Lake accused

  19-06-2017 15:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Seven Elliot Lake residents were arrested as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking in Northeastern Ontario.
  
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• Bridge traffic decline jumps

  19-06-2017 14:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Total traffic crossing the International Bridge saw the biggest dip this year in May.
  
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• Pope appoints former Sault bishop

  19-06-2017 13:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Pope Francis has chosen a former Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie auxiliary bishop to serve on the Pontifical Academy of Life.
  
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• Single Vehicle Crash on Queen West

  19-06-2017 13:31
  
  A vehicle was destroyed but no major injuries reported late Sunday night from a single vehicle collision on Queen Street West. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services, City Police Services and EMS were dispatched to the area near the Travel Information Centre where a van collided with a utility pole around 11:30 pm Emergency crews spent […]
  
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