Sault Ste. Marie news

• Those sporting Halloween masks often reveal a hidden side of themselves

  27-10-2017 22:12 via saultstar.com
  
  Some people, such as surgeons, firefighters and welders, use a mask every day. Those masks are part of their daily lives, what and who they are. Most of us, however, seldom think of them or use them except at this time of year. And then we think of them for quite a different reason – how can they make us someone else?The big question every year at
  
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• RUMBLE, Terry Lee

  27-10-2017 21:47
  Although he fought bravely and lost his battle on earth, Heaven gained a good man. While at ARCH and with his wife by his side, Terry stepped into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Sherry (nee […]
  
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• Council to hear budget requests Monday

  27-10-2017 21:04 via saultstar.com
  
  It will be all about money Monday night.
  
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• Dan Kachur; building Algoma’s mining history

  27-10-2017 20:40
  Dan Kachur has been researching and exploring for the last 35 years, a part of Algoma history that has almost been forgotten. But with a website that he maintains regularly, he hopes to help people remember the thing that drove Algoma for so long: mining. His website is rich with photography and research of all […]
  
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• Legion members step up for campaign

  27-10-2017 20:17 via saultstar.com
  
  More recruits are just what Elane Turner needed to see to help distribute poppies.
  
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• Tricky weather forecast for Halloween night

  27-10-2017 19:04 via saultstar.com
  
  It’s a tricky forecast for Halloween night.
  
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• Areas North Could See 20cm by Sunday

  27-10-2017 18:57
  Areas north of Sault Ste. Marie will experience the first winter blast of the season starting this afternoon that could leave as much as 20cm by the time the system moves out of the area Sunday.  Sault Ste. Marie will remain on the “warm side” of this system with plenty of rain over the weekend. […]
  
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• Liberals take heat from advocates for selling child benefit as daycare cash

  27-10-2017 18:40
  OTTAWA — Child care advocates are questioning the federal government’s claim that an increase in its cornerstone child benefit will make daycare more affordable. Liberal ministers have been making the claim to promote the plan, unveiled in Tuesday’s economic update. Child care groups say the extra cash will help families pay the bills, but cite […]
  
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• PIZZUTI, Joe

  27-10-2017 18:02
  Suddenly at home at the young age of 49. Joe is survived by mother Marjorie Ruttan and stepfather Wayne Ruttan, brother Maurizio Pizzuti (Jeanette), nephews Jacob and William Pizzuti and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Predeceased by his father Antonio Pizzuti. If desired the family appreciates donations to The Lighthouse Community Church in […]
  
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• LIUKKONEN, Eero

  27-10-2017 17:00
  Peacefully at the Mauno Kaihla Koti at the age of 90 on Thursday October 26, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Kerttu Liukkonen. Loving mother of Roy (Susan) and Paula (Gord). Grandmother of Tyler, Shayne and Calvin. Eero will be missed by many nieces, nephews and relatives in Finland. A private family service will be […]
  
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• Province Engaging All Ontario Municipalities as Part of Safe and Sensible Approach to Legalization

  27-10-2017 16:08
  Ontario continues to prepare for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018 by working with municipalities to identify possible store locations. In September, the province announced a safe and sensible framework to govern the lawful use and retail distribution of cannabis as a carefully controlled substance. This framework includes the Liquor Control […]
  
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• Keep Trick-Or-Treaters Safe this Halloween

  27-10-2017 15:35
  Be Aware and Follow the Rules of the Road Ontario is reminding drivers and pedestrians to stay safe and be aware while ghouls, goblins and ghosts celebrate this Halloween. To help protect excited trick-or-treaters who are on the streets after dark, drivers are reminded to: Slow down and stay alert, especially near stopped vehicles who […]
  
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• Thunderbirds vs Rock Game Preview

  27-10-2017 15:27
  For the second consecutive week, the Soo Thunderbirds have earned honourable mention in the CJHL’s Top 20 Weekly Rankings and currently sit tied for first in the NOJHL with the Powassan Voodoos. Tonight the Soo will have their second meeting of the season against the Timmins Rock, who will make their first and only regular […]
  
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• Another Scam Alert!

  27-10-2017 14:49
  The Sault Ste Marie Police fraud unit has received a complaint from a local business owner regarding a scam from Madrid Spain. This company is representing themselves as Commercial Register. They send out form letters to businesses in an effort to sell their scam. The fee for this service is $1,479.00. This company is offering […]
  
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• March for a Veteran salutes all who served

  27-10-2017 13:47 via saultstar.com
  
  Wilma Oliver's marching orders are simple.
  
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• Legion arms volunteer fire department with new generator

  27-10-2017 04:37 via saultstar.com
  
  During a prolonged power outage, a quick-starting generator may spell the difference between comfort and calamity.This is especially true at Prince Township’s fire hall, which depends on electrical power to raise its massive doors.But Fire Chief Ed Haley has no worries on that score. The volunteer fire department has replaced its old generator with
  
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• Snowy days could force closure of new National Holocaust Monument

  27-10-2017 04:26
  OTTAWA — Snowy days in the national capital could force the closure of the just opened National Holocaust Monument. Conservative Sen. Linda Frum says she’s been told there are no plans for snow to be cleared from the grounds and walkways of the outdoor monument this winter. The senator has raised the issue with Heritage […]
  
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• DSSAB delivers new defibrillator

  27-10-2017 04:24 via saultstar.com
  
  When medical emergencies call for the use of a defibrillator, first responders must be confident that they can activate their unit in seconds.And thanks to funding from the Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services Administrator Board, the Prince Township Volunteer Fire Department now has a top-rated unit.Mike Nadeau, the DSSAB’s CEO, and Mayor Ken
  
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• Google parent company chairman Eric Schmidt touts Canada’s AI strategy

  27-10-2017 04:08
  The chairman of Google’s parent company says Canada is smart to quadruple down on artificial intelligence. Alphabet Inc. chairman Eric Schmidt calls out Canada specifically in a tweetstorm and lauds its efforts in AI among government, universities, large companies and startups. The former Google CEO’s social media comments come weeks after Ottawa released its short […]
  
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• Rachel McAdams goes public with James Toback allegations

  27-10-2017 03:45
  Canadian actress Rachel McAdams has gone public with an experience she says she had with writer-director James Toback, who’s reportedly been accused by some 200 women of sexual harassment. McAdams tells Vanity Fair magazine she was a 21-year-old theatre school student in Toronto when she was invited to audition for Toback for a role in […]
  
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