Sault Ste. Marie news

• On Camera: Theft From Pet Valu

  24-11-2017 23:28
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a female involved in a theft. On the 17th of October at approximately 5:45 PM an unidentified female was at the Pet Valu in the Cambrian Mall. The female suspect moved about the store and proceeded to take […]
  
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• Siblings savour serving home cooking at new venture

  24-11-2017 22:31 via saultstar.com
  
  When Heyden Fuels opened in February of 2017, the restaurant portion of the business remained empty and without purpose until two sisters came along to help the owner forge a new path.Ed Cain had purchased the property, situated at the corner of Highway 17 and the Highway 556 in Heyden. It was known and patronized for years as the Bye-Loe Esso, unt
  
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• Hydraulic fluid leak contained

  24-11-2017 22:14
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services would like to advise residents that this afternoon its North Street inbound bus experienced a small hydraulic fluid leak. Public Works and Engineering Staff and the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services Department quickly contained the spill. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Spills Action Centre […]
  
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• 2nd annual Builder’s Bash tonight at Grand Gardens North

  24-11-2017 21:57
  Come on down to Grand Gardens North at 6:30pm for a night of food, fun and games hosted by Habitat for Humanity. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal, participate in a live auction, show off your gaming skills and compete to win one of the amazing prize packs! Help Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & […]
  
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• City News with Ben MacDonald - Episode 1 youtu.be/vVSbx48cYj8 via @YouTube

  24-11-2017 21:29 via twitter.com
  City News with Ben MacDonald - Episode 1 youtu.be/vVSbx48cYj8 via @YouTube
  
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• Man with HIV guilty of aggravated sexual assault

  24-11-2017 21:16 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault after having sex with three women and not telling them he was HIV-positive.
  
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• Man ordered to pay $41K in fines for starting wildfires in northern Saskatchewan

  24-11-2017 20:36
  LA RONGE, Sask. — A man who admitted he started several wildfires in northern Saskatchewan by flicking lit wooden matches into the forest has been fined tens of thousands of dollars. Donald Halkett Jr. recently appeared in La Ronge provincial court and was given a six-month conditional sentence and ordered to pay more than $41,000 […]
  
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• A long wait ends: Trudeau apologizes to N.L. residential school students

  24-11-2017 18:45
  GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has “humbly” apologized for abuse and cultural losses at residential schools in Newfoundland and Labrador, saying the gesture is part of recognizing “hard truths” Canada must confront as a society. Speaking at a ceremony with former students in Goose Bay, Trudeau apologized on behalf of the government […]
  
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• Two more charges filed against teen - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-11-2017 18:29 via sooeveningnews.com
  Two more charges filed against teen
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  A Sault Ste. Marie teenager facing four felony counts, including open murder, had two more counts tacked onto his case during a re-arraignment Wednesday morning. Jeremy J. Lehre, 18, was booked into the Chippewa County Jail following an assault ...
  
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• Crown wants conditions on Mearow's release

  24-11-2017 18:20 via saultstar.com
  
  The Crown wants conditions placed on the release of a man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Wesley Hallam.
  
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• Romano acclaimed candidate for June 7 election

  24-11-2017 18:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Ross Romano has been acclaimed the Progressive Conservative candidate for Sault Ste. Marie in next spring’s provincial election.
  
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• Ontario gaming agency will expand online and mobile betting

  24-11-2017 17:58
  TORONTO — Think you know when U.S. President Donald Trump will be impeached? How about who the next James Bond will be? Or perhaps you have an inside track on the name of the next royal baby? Ontario’s gambling agency could soon allow online novelty bets to be placed on those scenarios. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming […]
  
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• Credit union hopes to spread warmth - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-11-2017 17:33 via sooeveningnews.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Credit union hopes to spread warmth
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Employees of Chippewa County Credit Union sort through used coats, which will be distributed for free to community members at the Kinross Rec Center on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. The credit union collected a variety of new and used jackets in a wide array ...
  
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• LUCAS, Andrew

  24-11-2017 17:15
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Maple View Nursing Home on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the age of 93. Andrew is now reunited with his loving wife Margaret. Dear father of the late Paul (late Wanda), Chris and Philip (Janine). Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Adam and Andrew Lucas. Predeceased by his parents Eva and Vernon […]
  
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• Northern Ontario Party: The Liberals Giveth and Taketh Away

  24-11-2017 16:26
  Ms. Wynne and her Liberals are happy to announce that they have finally passed their promised minimum wage increase which will begin next year. This legislation will require employers to pay their employees 14 dollars in 2018 and 15 dollars in 2019. This increase as well as the speed of its implementation will have an […]
  
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• MANCUSO, John

  24-11-2017 15:10
  It’s with very heavy hearts that the Mancuso family announces the heartbreaking passing of our beloved husband, dad, papa and friend of many, John Mancuso. He was taken by God’s angels up to heaven where he belongs, while he was watched and surrounded by his family on Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 at 13:00 in the afternoon, […]
  
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• Black Friday enthusiasm wanes as some consumers, retailers shun practice

  24-11-2017 14:16
  VANCOUVER — Chaotic images of people clamouring to be the first through the doors to get their hands on hot deals have become synonymous with Black Friday in recent years. However, the one-day shopping frenzy at malls and stores following American Thanksgiving may be on the decline as some consumers and retailers start to shun […]
  
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• When installing decorative lights this holiday season, always check to make sure cords are not damaged. Remember: O… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  24-11-2017 14:15 via twitter.com
  When installing decorative lights this holiday season, always check to make sure cords are not damaged. Remember: O… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Tassone leads Thunderbirds past Canadians

  24-11-2017 13:48
  Since coming over in a trade with the Powassan Voodoos back on Remembrance Day, Mark Tassone has averaged over a point per game with the Soo Thunderbirds. On Thursday night in a road game against the Rayside Balfour Canadians, Tassone scored a pair of goals, including once on the power play to lead the Thunderbirds […]
  
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• UPDATE: Second Arrest In Gas Station Robberies - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

  24-11-2017 12:12 via bayshorebroadcasting.ca
  Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
  UPDATE: Second Arrest In Gas Station Robberies
  Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
  A man is facing charges in connection with robberies at gas stations Oro-Medonte and Barrie. The 37 old from Barrie surrendered to police in Sault Ste Marie, and is charged with robbery with a weapon and other offences. A 28 year old female co-accused, ...
  
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• Wax museum unveils Justin Trudeau, hilarity ensues

  24-11-2017 04:58
  Making the rounds today on internet news and social media websites is the wax likeness of Justin Trudeau (seen above) that was unveiled at the Grevin Wax Museum Montreal. The UK’s Daily Mail reports it as “dreadful” and that “it looks nothing like him”. They go on to  point out twitter users were quick to criticize […]
  
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• Moyra O’Pallie touched by busy renal program; need for new machines prompted ‘generous gift’

  24-11-2017 01:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Moyra O’Pallie knew she wanted to aid Sault Area Hospital. She just wasn’t certain what direction to take.The first stop was the hospital’s foundation, with which she shared her intentions.“I said, ‘I haven’t a clue what I want to do.’”A hospital tour, which included a stop at the Algoma Regional Renal Program, helped set the course.“We got wrapped
  
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• Supreme Court to hear case on whether ISPs can charge for IDing online pirates

  24-11-2017 01:35
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a case over whether an internet service provider can charge a fee for revealing information about a suspected movie pirate to film producers seeking to crack down on people who share copyrighted material illegally. Rogers Communications Inc. has assembled the identifying information sought by a group […]
  
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• Toronto considering airport-style security measures at City Hall

  24-11-2017 01:30
  Toronto politicians are considering major changes to security screening at city hall, but several councillors say the proposed measures would make the public building less accessible to constituents. City staff have tabled a report calling for a raft of security measures, including airport-style metal detectors, X-ray machines, hand-held security wands, a glass partition separating the public from the city council […]
  
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• St. Michael’s Hospital says it plans to create ‘world’s leading’ MS centre

  24-11-2017 01:20
  A Toronto hospital says it plans to create the world’s leading treatment and research centre for multiple sclerosis. St. Michael’s Hospital says the BARLO MS Centre will occupy the entire top two floors — about 2,300 square metres — of a 17-storey tower under construction at the downtown Toronto facility. The hospital says it already has the largest multiple sclerosis […]
  
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• Alcohol warning labels may be in your local stores soon

  24-11-2017 00:31
  You may have read recently the National Post article about warning labels now being put on alcohol in the Yukon, well it may be coming to Ontario too. This is not for sure but Ontario is working on an alcohol strategy, have been for some time now apparently, and according to a public health nurse […]
  
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