Sault Ste. Marie news

• A Magical Vibe In August

  11-07-2017 23:53
  
  Something magical happens at the end of August from the 25th – 27th and you should be a part of it. For 3 days a community of musicians, artists, and performers come together and collaborate to create something very special just 45 min east of Sault Ste. Marie, ON. The result of these collaborations is […]
  
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• Lafrenière, Daniel

  11-07-2017 22:37
  
  It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that the family of Dan Lafrenière announce his passing on July 10th, 2017 at the age of 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Claire for 34 years. Proud, loved and cherished father of Kyle (Allison) and Kory (Victoria). Dan will be forever missed by his sister […]
  
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• VAN EVERY, Richard (Rick) Denzil

  11-07-2017 21:56
  
  ∼August 9, 1966 – July 8, 2017∼ Suddenly with his family by his side. At Sudbury Health Sciences North on July 8, 2017. Rick, in his 51st year, beloved husband and best friend of Tania Van Every of Iron Bridge . Proud and loving father of Richard (Lindsay) Van Every of Iron Bridge and Keith […]
  
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• Sault Area Hospital introduces new chief of staff

  11-07-2017 21:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Call off the search. The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) has selected a new chief of staff to replace incumbent Dr. Heather O'Brien.
  
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• Contract awarded to build farmers’ market/events pavilion

  11-07-2017 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Council met briefly last Friday to award the contract for the construction of the township’s farmers’ market/events pavilion to Phillips Haulage.
  
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• Northern think-tank hosts conference

  11-07-2017 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Northern Policy Institute's State of the North annual conference runs Sept. 27-28 in Timmins.
  
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• SMITH, Cindy Joyce

  11-07-2017 20:56
  
  Peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017 with her family by her side in her 44th year. She will be remembered forever by her parents Roy and Debbie Smith. Dearly missed by her sister Laura McCaig (Mike). Cherished auntie to Hannah McCaig and dear close friend to Patti Muncaster. Granddaughter of the late Harold […]
  
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• Charged up to cross Canada

  11-07-2017 20:21 via saultstar.com
  
  A British Columbia couple is getting a charge driving across Canada in their electric car.
  
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• Rescue dog found after escape at airport

  11-07-2017 20:12
  
  TORONTO – A frantic search for a missing rescue dog came to a triumphant end on Tuesday when the animal was located and sent off to her new Canadian home. The 10-pound dog named Emily went missing from Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon shortly after she arrived on a flight from Greece. She had […]
  
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• Bank of Canada expected to raise key rate

  11-07-2017 20:11
  
  OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate target for the first time in nearly seven years on Wednesday following signs the economy is well on the road to recovery after the crash in oil prices. Low interest rates have helped fuel the housing market in recent years, incentivizing […]
  
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• HYSKA, Joseph (Carl)

  11-07-2017 18:36
  
  Peacefully with his best friend and loving wife of 62 years, Emma Jane by his side on July 8, 2017. Much loved father of Mark and Kathy-Jo Hyska. Devoted and proud Papa of Jeremy (Jocelyn) Smith, Curtis Smith (Aislinne), Corey Smith (Courtney) and Sierra (Dave) Belanger. Adored great grandfather of Graison, Brynlea and Aubrey. Joe […]
  
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• It's Week #7 of our #20WeekstoPreparedness campaign! Visit saultstemarie.ca/getprepared for any weekly challenges you ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  11-07-2017 17:31 via twitter.com
  It's Week #7 of our #20WeekstoPreparedness campaign! Visit saultstemarie.ca/getprepared for any weekly challenges you ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• 100 Ontario Front line Crew Dispatched to BC

  11-07-2017 17:19
  
  Ontario is stepping up to support British Columbia as it continues to battle significant forest fires. Firefighting personnel and equipment will be leaving for BC this week. At this time, support includes over 100 frontline firefighters. While the exact locations are still being determined, firefighters will deployed from across Ontario. Ontario coordinates alongside other provinces […]
  
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• Station Mall sale suspended

  11-07-2017 16:42 via saultstar.com
  
  A decision by Sears to close its Station Mall location is prompting the shopping centre's owner to temporarily suspend the sale of the downtown property.
  
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• Blood donors wanted

  11-07-2017 15:43 via saultstar.com
  
  A three-day blood donor clinic will be held at Bridgeview Banquet Hall.
  
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• Tonight's the night! Head down to Bellevue Park for a free screening of Beauty & the Beast presented by @MYACSSM.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  11-07-2017 15:31 via twitter.com
  Tonight's the night! Head down to Bellevue Park for a free screening of Beauty & the Beast presented by @MYACSSM.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Break and Enter foiled , Male charged with assault

  11-07-2017 15:23
  
  On July 9th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20 year old Aaron Kerr of Breton Road and 25 year old Anthony Cooper of Northern Avenue with regards to a break and enter investigation. It is alleged that on July 9th, both accused persons broke into […]
  
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• On July 9th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 45... fb.me/6GKX6CTny

  11-07-2017 15:19 via twitter.com
  On July 9th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 45... fb.me/6GKX6CTny
  
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• LSSU names interim prez

  11-07-2017 15:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Peter Mitchell is the new interim president of Lake Superior State University.
  
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• Pair nabbed

  11-07-2017 15:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Two men are accused of breaking into a home in the 100 block of Forest Avenue on Sunday.
  
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• On July 9th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20... fb.me/Itbr9BXc

  11-07-2017 15:04 via twitter.com
  On July 9th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20... fb.me/Itbr9BXc
  
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• Males Charged for Break and Enter #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  11-07-2017 15:04 via twitter.com
  Males Charged for Break and Enter #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• LONGARINI, Gabriella

  11-07-2017 15:00
  
  It is with great heartache that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, auntie and friend. Gabriella Longarini passed peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH), in her 75th year. She leaves behind her cherished sons Richard and Robert (Diane).  She was the loving wife of the […]
  
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• PUC starts new CEO search

  11-07-2017 14:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A Toronto-based recruitment firm is helping PUC Services find a new president and chief executive officer.
  
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• Hot sauna may have caused fire

  11-07-2017 14:16
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services and EMS responded to a house fore in the city’s northwest area Monday night. Crews were dispatched to 1 Hill Street and according to witnesses, the sauna was left on.  No one was hurt. No report on the extent of damage. PUC and Union Gas were called in to disconnect […]
  
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• Farnquist talks shipwrecks, artifacts

  11-07-2017 14:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society's director emeritus speaks at a Chippewa County Historical Society meeting on Wednesday.
  
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• OPP AND MNR hands out numerous infractions this past weekend

  11-07-2017 14:00
  
  On July 7 – 8, 2017 Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division (Marine Unit) teamed up with the Ministry Of Natural Resources and Forestry enforcement officers to patrol lakes in Aweres Township and surrounding area. A total of 13 Provincial Offence Notices were handed out under the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario for having liquor […]
  
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• Grisly discovery after vehicle fire snuffed

  11-07-2017 13:56
  
  CALGARY – The Calgary police homicide unit is investigating after three bodies were found Monday in a burned-out vehicle at a construction site on the city’s northwestern edge. Acting Insp. Paul Wozney with the major crimes section said one of the deceased was male and one was female. It was believed the third was also […]
  
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• Woman struck with vehicle

  11-07-2017 13:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman allegedly struck another female with her vehicle after a physical altercation between the pair on Sunday.
  
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• Sault driver charged

  11-07-2017 13:42 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was charged after a vehicle stop on Third Line East.
  
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• Simon files for bankruptcy

  11-07-2017 13:19 via saultstar.com
  
  OTTAWA - Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has filed for bankruptcy, alleging he owes more than half a million dollars and is now surviving on government social assistance and disability cheques.
  
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• GHC worker strives to lift stigma of sexual diversity

  11-07-2017 07:46 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Jenny Jolie has a job that might make others squirm.
  
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• How to spend a pleasant day (or more) around the Sault

  11-07-2017 07:42 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault residents looking to have some fun this summer have plenty of options.
  
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• Noah Major, 3, battling acute myeloid leukemia

  11-07-2017 04:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Hard as it can be for Julie Major to stay hopeful during her three-year-old son Noah’s serious illness, it’s the little guy himself who gives her strength.
  
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• SAH will tap into St. Michael’s specialist stable as Sault cardiologist departs

  11-07-2017 01:16 via saultstar.com
  
  A deal struck with Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital will help keep area cardiology services afloat following one specialist’s recent departure, says Sault Area Hospital chief staff Dr. Heather O’Brien.
  
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• Sault's Rotaryfest is happening this Thursday

  11-07-2017 01:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Days away from the start of the Rotaryfest, Steven Bellini, 17, Keegan Stevenson, 16, and Bradon Caruso, 17, volunteer to set up the chairs on Monday, July 10, 2017. The Sault's summer festival will be held from July 13 - 15 at Clergue Park on 364 Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
  
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• Lori Johnson brought a ‘uniqueness’ to Wawa’s tourism market; long-time town official died Friday

  11-07-2017 00:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Bambang Sadewo
  
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