Sault Ste. Marie news

• A look at some of the new recipients of the Order of Canada

  29-12-2017 23:11
  OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada Friday. The honour was created in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Here are some of the newest recipients. Companions Thomas Cromwell — former Supreme Court justice. Louis LeBel — former Supreme […]
  
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• Legislation barring food marketing at kids likely to pass in new year

  29-12-2017 23:00
  OTTAWA — A bill designed to curtail food and beverage marketing aimed at kids is expected to clear legislative hurdles in the new year as the Liberal government tries to combat rising obesity rates. Bill S-228 was brought forward by former Olympian and now senator Nancy Greene Raine, who says the restrictions will help, though there […]
  
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• Some places have storm chasers. In north country, we have ice chasers

  29-12-2017 22:52
  Canadian, U.S. Coast Guards assisting commercial ships throughout the region The Canadian Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard are conducting icebreaking operations to assist commercial shipping throughout the Great Lakes, including the St. Mary’s River. Both coast guards provide icebreaking services to ensure safe navigation, prevent the formation of ice jams and flooding, […]
  
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• NEWMAN, Thomas James

  29-12-2017 22:30
  It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Thomas Newman at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Devoted and loving husband of  Petra of 53 years. Caring father of Christopher (Ginette), Richard (Lisa), Angelique, and Charles (Tammy). Proud and inspirational grandfather of Taryn, Cody, Jessie, Angeliquie Jr., […]
  
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• SOYATT, Charlene (nee Richard)

  29-12-2017 22:27
  At the age of 60, Charlene passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Loved wife of Paul and dear mother of Andrew (Liz) and Kevin (Candice). New grandmother of Liam. Favourite aunt of many. Born in Summerside, PEI, Charlene moved to the Sault in 1967 with her parents, the late Peter and Dorothy, brothers Michael, […]
  
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• Shares of several Canadian cannabis companies temporarily halted on TSX

  29-12-2017 22:15
  TORONTO — Several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon due to volatile swings in trading. The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) halted trading on Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) between approximately 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. ET. […]
  
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• No one knows what future holds, but art will definitely have prime place

  29-12-2017 22:14 via saultstar.com
  
  As one year ends and another is primed to begin, some of us can, on occasion, be left with mixed emotions. Trepidation, anticipation and uncertainty in a back and forth ebb and flow, can negate any of the best well intentioned New Year’s resolutions.But time waits for no man and as one year goes into the next at the stroke of midnight each Dec. 31,
  
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• We are absent minded, procrastinating, and notoriously over-confident say economists

  29-12-2017 22:00
  Humans are pretty complicated creatures — but that hasn’t always been reflected in the influential field of economics. Economic models based on assumptions we are fully emotionless have, however, given way in recent decades to a more nuanced view of our quirks and imperfections, ushering in the rise of behavioural economics. Richard Thaler, a pioneer in the field who was awarded the Nobel economics prize […]
  
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• PORTER, Michael Hugh

  29-12-2017 19:25
  Mike, to friends and family, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 88. Born in Ayr, Scotland, Michael immigrated to Canada as a young man, working as a cowboy, a bus driver, an insurance investigator, and a salesman before settling in Sault […]
  
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• Snowmobile accident claims life of Harrison Twp. man - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-12-2017 19:24
  Snowmobile accident claims life of Harrison Twp. man
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  The Eastern Upper Peninsula recorded its first snowmobile fatality of the 2017-18 winter season on Wednesday when an accident claimed the life of 46-year-old Michael J. Zanlungo of Harrison Township. According to Michigan State Police Troopers from the ...
  
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• Sault Naturalists report Christmas Bird Count numbers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-12-2017 19:24
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Sault Naturalists report Christmas Bird Count numbers
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Despite the cold weather, a record 80 field observers took to the streets — on both the Canadian and American sides — to complete this year's Sault Ste. Marie Christmas Bird Count. Another 12 feeder watchers participated as they counted birds from ...and more »
  
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• Cold snap helps with I-500 prep - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-12-2017 19:24
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Cold snap helps with I-500 prep
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  In what amounts to the reverse of making hay while the sun shines, volunteer work crews have been toiling despite sub-zero temperatures, preparing for the 50th running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race. “They spent two or three weeks driving ...
  
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• SCOTT, Reginald Charles

  29-12-2017 19:18
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reginald Charles Scott. Reg passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in his 83rd year. Reg is now reunited with his loving wife Alberta (Bertie) Scott. Predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Margaret Scott. Beloved father of Melonie Wonnacott (Tom), Buelah […]
  
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• Cold freezes out plans for live New Year’s Eve performances on Parliament Hill

  29-12-2017 19:00
  OTTAWA — Mother Nature drowned out Canada Day on Parliament Hill and now it’s frozen out part of the planned New Year’s Eve celebrations. Organizers were checking the forecast every hour Friday hoping to see some improvement but the polar vortex that has turned Ottawa into a living icicle shows no sign of lifting until at least January 2. So […]
  
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• Milestone moment - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-12-2017 17:35
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Milestone moment
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Tendercare Sault Ste. Marie resident Jean Smith is celebrating her 100th birthday with her family and friends. She really had a lot of fun in her hundred years of life — snowmobiling, enjoying hunting camp, square dancing and making many friends. She ...and more »
  
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• In Memoriam: 2017

  29-12-2017 17:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Val Suriano, 72, Jan. 8. Veteran saxophonist played with The Fireflies, conducted orchestras for Musical Comedy Guild productions, helped establish jazz program
  
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• Deadline Looms For Summer Jobs

  29-12-2017 16:17
  Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience program.  CSJ provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. CSJ provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer job opportunities for young people aged […]
  
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• Highway 17 closed near Wawa

  29-12-2017 15:07
  SaultOnline.com has learned that Highway 17 north has been closed due to a motor vehicle collision. OPP have closed the section of the highway 60 km south of Wawa , no detours have been indicated or the length of the closure.  The Highway remains open through the collision scene. No other information is currently available.
  
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• Cold weather threatens plans for Canada 150 closing on Parliament Hill

  29-12-2017 15:05
  OTTAWA — Mother Nature drowned out Canada Day on Parliament Hill and now she’s doing her best to freeze out New Year’s Eve. Andrew Campbell, the senior executive director in charge of the Canada 150 secretariat, said a decision will be made very shortly on whether to cancel events planned for Dec. 31. Organizers say […]
  
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• Traffic backup - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-12-2017 14:28
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Traffic backup
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  A cold weather beatdown left the St. Marys River frozen solid Thursday morning. The Walter J. McCarthy, seen passing Aune-Osborn Campground, was hung up due to ice build up in the upbound Middle Neebish Channel. The United States Coast Guard Cutter ...and more »
  
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• Baby it’s cold outside! Free indoor events happening today…

  29-12-2017 13:11
  Baby it’s cold outside!  There is an easy solution for that, go have some fun indoors! Go for a swim, or play an indoor sport or how about a tour a fire station! The best Sault daily events are always listed in our events section. Anytime you are looking for something to do in The […]
  
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• How a small Canadian town called Spy Hill saved Christmas

  29-12-2017 11:00
  SPY HILL, Sask. — Tributes are pouring in from across Canada for residents of a small Saskatchewan town who sprang to action on Christmas Day to help stranded passengers on a frozen train. “God bless all of the people that helped out yesterday. It was a really wonderful thing for us,” said Robbie Hancock, a musician […]
  
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• Frigid Temperatures Ease Preparations for Sault Ste. Marie's Snowmobile Race - 9&10 News

  29-12-2017 06:10
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  Frigid Temperatures Ease Preparations for Sault Ste. Marie's Snowmobile Race
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  The 50th running of the International 500 Endurance Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie is just about five weeks away. Volunteer crews are hard at work preparing the mile-long track for the race February 3. They have been pouring water on the track for ...and more »
  
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• Frigid Temperatures Ease Preparations for Sault Ste. Marie's ... - 9&10 News

  29-12-2017 06:10
  9&10 News
  Frigid Temperatures Ease Preparations for Sault Ste. Marie's ...
  9&10 News
  The 50th running of the International 500 Endurance Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie is just about five weeks away. Volunteer crews are hard at work preparing the mile-long track for the race February 3. They have been pouring water on the track for ...and more »
  
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• Elijah Caden Hennessey born with numerous serious medical issues

  29-12-2017 00:57 via saultstar.com
  
  “He’s a miracle.”That is how Elliot Lake couple Jessie Hennessey and Thomas Wallace describe their son.Jessie gave birth to Elijah Caden Hennessey at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Nov. 23. The couple says it is a miracle that Elijah survived.Elijah came into the world with numerous serious medical issues. The early prognosis was not good.Withi
  
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• No signs of pollution from vessel in the water or along shoreline

  29-12-2017 00:47 via saultstar.com
  
  The tug boat Dispatch II was successfully refloated Thursday and removed from Bellevue Marina.A Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response team was present throughout the operation, and officials says there were no signs of pollution from the vessel in the water or along the shoreline.After refloating, the Dispatch II was pumped of pollutants and
  
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• Coast Guard sends final dispatch about The Dispatch II tugboat

  29-12-2017 00:23
  UPDATE December 28   –  Final The tug boat Dispatch II was successfully refloated today (Dec. 28) and removed from Bellevue Marina in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. A Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response team was present throughout the operation. There were no signs of pollution from the vessel in the water or along the shoreline. After […]
  
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• First white rhinoceros born at Toronto Zoo in 27 years has “very hairy ears”

  29-12-2017 00:00
  TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says a seven-year-old white rhinoceros gave birth to a male calf on Christmas Eve. The zoo says both mom, Zohari, and baby are doing well, with the calf weighing 62.3 kilograms at birth. The tourist park says this is the first white rhinoceros to be born at the Toronto Zoo in 27 […]
  
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• Family hires private investigators to probe Barry and Honey Sherman’s deaths

  29-12-2017 00:00
  TORONTO — The family of a billionaire philanthropist couple found dead earlier this month has hired a team of former homicide detectives to investigate the deaths deemed “suspicious’ by police, a lawyer for the family said Thursday. Brian Greenspan said the private investigators were hired “to provide a second lens and to ensure that no stone is left unturned.” Barry Sherman, 75, and […]
  
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