Sault Ste. Marie news

• Tree Canada president Michael Rosen says cities must be ‘aggressive’ in stomping out such threats as emerald ash borer

  26-09-2017 22:35 via saultstar.com
  
  A good chunk of Canada’s character may be tied to trees.The “sad truth,” however, is that forest cover in Canada’s cities has been chipped away over the past two decades, reports an Ottawa-based group that promotes the planting and nurturing of trees in urban and rural areas.And this is happening despite ample public awareness about environmental i
  
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• New children’s recreational program geared to foster lasting love of sport, activities

  26-09-2017 22:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Talk about healthy homework.A prime goal of I Love to Move, a free, recreational program for children 6 to 13 administered by the Centre for Social Justice and Good Works, is seeing participants having a hard time ditching the ball — or board game — once official program hours are complete.“What we’re trying to do is give these children basic under
  
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• Top 5 Benefits of Renewed Rail Service to the Algoma Economy

  26-09-2017 22:04
  (Photo credit: Algoma Country – Check them out here!) There is no question that rail service promotes and fosters economic development along rail corridors. Up in the North, cultural and economic integration is essential to creating a stronger and more viable regional community. Here are some of the key ways that renewed rail service would […]
  
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• CHARRETTE, Doris Patricia

  26-09-2017 21:15
  With broken hearts we announce the passing of Doris Charrette (nee Berry) at the Sault Area Hospital on the 24th day of September while surrounded by the love of her family. Adored and loved by her partner and best friend Ken Catling Sr. Loved by the late Richard Charrette. Predeceased by her parents John and […]
  
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• COLLINGS, Sylvia (Doucette)

  26-09-2017 21:00
  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sylvia on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 58. Sylvia is now reunited with her soulmate and best friend, Rick of 37 years. Proud mother of Donny (Selina), Curtis (Christa), and Crystal Reid (Matthew). Adored and cherished Grandma of Tianna, Savanna, Tyson, Takota, […]
  
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• Amazon application gets council's support

  26-09-2017 20:31 via saultstar.com
  
  It was an easy unanimous vote.
  
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• ‘You’ve Been Challenged’ To Stock Depleted Shelves at Soup Kitchen & Community Centre

  26-09-2017 20:11
  The James Street Soup Kitchen and Community Centre is facing a substantial shortage of food on the shelves.  Saultonline caught up with the dedicated manager of the Community Centre, Ron Sim. He shared details of an innovative community challenge called ‘You Have Been Challenged’ that the Community Centre has started. The idea is for individuals, […]
  
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• Bears now a daily problem says homeowner

  26-09-2017 20:05
  It won’t be long before Black Bears in the area start their ritual hibernation over winter, but in the meantime, bears are looking for as much food as possible. Seeing black bears in and around the Sault is quite common and one of the draws for bears is garbage and we humans produce a lot […]
  
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• Tax changes won’t stifle growth: Trudeau

  26-09-2017 18:53
  OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government has no intention of stifling growth for small businesses and start-ups with its upcoming changes to the tax code. Trudeau said Monday he has listened to the feedback and agrees with some of it, and that the government is now looking at balancing the need to […]
  
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• Ontario minor hockey enacts transgender training

  26-09-2017 18:24
  Education on transgender athletes is mandatory for all of Ontario’s minor hockey coaches, trainers and managers this season, the latest step in a series of changes stemming from a human rights complaint filed by a transgender teen in 2013. A pair of online training modules must be completed by Sunday, or within a month of […]
  
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• The Search Begins..

  26-09-2017 17:13
  The search for a new sponsor and name of the city’s largest building in on.  City council gave the green light for city staff to start the naming rights process for the Sault’s sports and entertainment centre currently known as Essar Centre. There was no mention from council as to whether to have “Memorial Gardens” […]
  
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• JENKINS, Katherine “Kay”

  26-09-2017 16:31
  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, at ARCH on Monday, September 25, 2017. Wife of Robert “Bob” Jenkins; adored Mother of Kathy Lajoie (Jim), Susie Hepburn-Holt (Tom) and Donald Hepburn. Nana of Steven Lajoie, Mathew Lajoie (Vicki) and Drew Holt. Great Nana of Charles, Cash and Mason. […]
  
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• #DidYouKnow - Attaching lids to garbage cans by using ropes, chains, etc. creates a health & safety hazard for our… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  26-09-2017 16:30 via twitter.com
  #DidYouKnow - Attaching lids to garbage cans by using ropes, chains, etc. creates a health & safety hazard for our… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Ontario PCs invite Wynne Liberal MPP Lou Rinaldi to Northern Ontario to showcase the region’s potential

  26-09-2017 16:20
  Today, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown and Ontario PC Northern MPPs Vic Fedeli (Nipissing) and Ross Romano (Sault Ste. Marie) wrote to MPP Lou Rinaldi and invited him to visit beautiful, opportunity-filled Northern Ontario. Lou Rinaldi has been coming under fire at Queen’s Park for referring to Northern Ontario as “No Man’s Land.” He has […]
  
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• Male arrested for theft

  26-09-2017 16:12
  On September 24th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 25 year old Calvin Lynn of Queen Street East for a theft. It is alleged that the accused attended a retail store in the 200 block of McNabb Street where he selected $160.00 worth of merchandise and […]
  
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• Canada wants progressive labour standards

  26-09-2017 15:33
  OTTAWA – Canada is pushing for the inclusion of enforceable, progressive labour standards in a rewritten North American Free Trade Agreement, aimed at compelling Mexico to pay workers higher wages and do away with so-called “yellow” unions that represent employers rather than employees. Canada’s proposed chapter on labour standards also calls for an end to […]
  
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• Public invited to Glow and Flow

  26-09-2017 15:29
  Fit Bodies. Fit Minds. is combining yoga, glow, painting and music for an evening extravaganza. Taking place Thursday, October 5 at Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront, Glow and Flow #ignitethenightinwhite2017 is an opportunity to get out, get active and have fun. Doors open at 7 p.m. Attendees are invited to brush themselves in glow […]
  
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• Queen St East from Pim St to East St will be closed on Sept. 29 from 2 - 11 pm for the Heritage Block Party.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  26-09-2017 15:26 via twitter.com
  Queen St East from Pim St to East St will be closed on Sept. 29 from 2 - 11 pm for the Heritage Block Party.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• A Public Info Centre will be held today on the Northern Avenue EA from 3-7 pm in the RRBR (Civic Centre - Level 3). saultstemarie.ca/NorthernAveEA

  26-09-2017 15:16 via twitter.com
  A Public Info Centre will be held today on the Northern Avenue EA from 3-7 pm in the RRBR (Civic Centre - Level 3). saultstemarie.ca/NorthernAveEA
  
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• Financial Analyst - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/kfzu4ItL3C

  26-09-2017 15:11 via twitter.com
  
  Financial Analyst - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/kfzu4ItL3C
  
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• Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/KxWyfH6EwE

  26-09-2017 15:10 via twitter.com
  
  Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/KxWyfH6EwE
  
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• Canadians curious about pot edibles: survey

  26-09-2017 14:00
  HALIFAX – Canadians appear to have an appetite for marijuana-infused munchies, according to a new survey that found a healthy majority both supported the legalization of recreational pot use but had clear concerns about children’s access to edible products containing cannabis. The poll by researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax found that about 68 per […]
  
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• MHSAA report details concussion prevalence - News - Sault Ste ... - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-09-2017 07:26
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  MHSAA report details concussion prevalence - News - Sault Ste ...
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  An extensive 250-page Michigan High School Athletic Association report analyzing head injuries from the 2016-17 school year reveals that football players run ...and more »
  
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• Company springs from OLG/Gateway deal

  26-09-2017 04:50 via saultthisweek.com
  Developers of a project at the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre have worked diligently to grow the city’s lottery and gaming industry, with the goal of retaining and creating more local employment opportunities.
  
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• GLFC research centre in Sault is largest in Canada

  26-09-2017 04:47 via saultthisweek.com
  To commemorate National Forest Week, Great Lakes Forestry Centre opened its doors and its labs to show off its work.
  
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• First YES summit attracts 175 would-be young entrepreneurs

  26-09-2017 04:43 via saultthisweek.com
  The Sault’s first youth entrepreneurship conference saw 175 young entrepreneurs come together to network, hear from successful young entrepreneurs, and take part in workshops in an event that one organizer said “went incredibly well.”
  
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• City to issue its own naming rights RFP

  26-09-2017 03:06 via saultstar.com
  
  City council gave staff the go-ahead tomove forward with a naming rightsprocess for Essar Centre, the Sault'spremier sports and entertainmentfacility.
  
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• Remote car club gets green light

  26-09-2017 02:56 via saultstar.com
  
  The Remote Control Car Club Facilitywill be getting a permanent home nextspring – at least temporarily.
  
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• Letter: Liberals embarrass themselves

  26-09-2017 02:00
  Recently in the Ontario Legislation, one of the Liberal MPP’s, Lou Rinaldi, was heard heckling PC MPP, Norm Miller, and yelled the north is, “no man’s land”. Once asked about his “slur” on the north Rinaldi stated he was referring to MPP Vic Fedeli, who was not speaking at the time. This just goes to […]
  
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