Sault Ste. Marie news

• Ottawa waits for rail business plan

  03-02-2018 23:40 via saultstar.com
  
  MP Terry Sheehan is waiting for a business plan to bring to his Liberal caucus to try to secure federal government funding to restore passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst.
  
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• PULENTE, Rachele

  03-02-2018 22:42
  Mom lived for her family and had an open door and a warm smile for all. Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 2 , 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved wife for 71 years to the late Giovanni (John). Daughter of the late Geremia and Carmela Luttuoso. […]
  
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• BURNS, Gladys Mildred

  03-02-2018 22:39
  Peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice with her family by her side on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved daughter of the late Peter and Mildred Smith. Cherished mother of James (Mona), John (Amanda) and Altina Burns. Proud gramma of Allan (Desire), Christiane, Kavan, Reece and Silas.  Great grandmother of many. […]
  
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• Faces and places of Bon Soo 55

  03-02-2018 22:38
  Chilly winds and flurries didn’t stop our dedicated Saultites from taking part in some of Bon Soo’s exciting events this Saturday afternoon. Over at the Gore Street Block Party, people were warming up with hot chocolate and hot dogs while watching the Big Brothers Big Sisters Gore Street Ball Hockey Tournament, presented by McDougall Energy. […]
  
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• Game on

  03-02-2018 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Ten teams, with an estimated 80 to 100 players, participated in Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo's McDougall Energy Big Brother Big Sister Ball Hockey Tournament on Gore Street on Saturday.
  
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• Picture this, Mr. Bon Soo

  03-02-2018 21:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Friends Sandeep Kaur and Navjot Kaur get a photo with Mr. Bon Soo during Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo's McDougall Energy Big Brother, Big Sister Ball Hockey Tournament on Gore Street on Saturday.
  
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• MP Terry Sheehan and the Minister of Small Business and Tourism in the Sault to talk tourism

  03-02-2018 21:32
  MP Terry Sheehan brings the Minister of Small Business and Tourism for talks Sault MP Terry Sheehan and Canada’s Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger, met with members of the local business community today. A wide variety of items were discussed including her proposal for more efficient communication between small business and the federal  […]
  
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• Doug Ford to kick off campaign for Ont. Tory leadership with rally

  03-02-2018 20:52
  TORONTO — One of the most polarizing figures in Ontario politics is officially launching his bid for the leadership of the provincial Tories on Saturday, with an expected attack on both the party he hopes to lead and the one he wants to topple. Doug Ford, brother of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford, will hold […]
  
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• Local Cadets Advance to the Provincial Biathlon

  03-02-2018 19:25
  Northern Ontario Area Cadet Biathlon Four biathletes from Sault Ste Marie’s 2310 Army Cadets are advancing to the all Ontario, Regional Cadet Biathlon. Cassandra Breckenridge and Kaylee Marcil as well as Simon Beckett and Seth Mason earned medals at this past weekend‘s Northern Ontario Area Cadet Biathlon. They competed against Sea, Army and Air cadets […]
  
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• Lady Bird leads Oscar parade at Shadows

  03-02-2018 17:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Five films up for nine Academy Awards will be screened at Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.The festival runs Feb. 26 to March 4.
  
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• Fatal collision probe ends

  03-02-2018 16:35 via saultstar.com
  
  A Ministry of Labour probe of a fatal workplace collision that killed an Ontario Concrete worker in April 2017 is complete.
  
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• Thunderbirds drop third straight in Elliot Lake

  03-02-2018 14:31
  Heading into Friday night’s game on two-game losing streak, the Soo Thunderbirds were looking to get back on the winning track as they were in Elliot Lake to take on the Wildcats. The Thunderbirds were minus their second-leading scorer on Friday night as rookie forward Camaryn Baber was recalled by the Saginaw Spirit and suited […]
  
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• The news media has some soul-searching to do

  03-02-2018 14:27
  The news media has some soul-searching to do. I came to that conclusion last week after watching CTV News take down Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown with its story about two unnamed women who claimed they had sexual interactions with Brown several years ago. Brown, who has denied the allegations, resigned shortly after the […]
  
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• Doug Millroy: The news media has some soul-searching to do

  03-02-2018 14:27
  The news media has some soul-searching to do. I came to that conclusion last week after watching CTV News take down Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown with its story about two unnamed women who claimed they had sexual interactions with Brown several years ago. Brown, who has denied the allegations, resigned shortly after the […]
  
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• B.C. surpasses Ontario as top production locale for films, TV: report

  03-02-2018 14:23
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia has surpassed Ontario as Canada’s top locale for film and television production for the first time, a development that industry experts largely credit to the rise of streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. A new report by the Canadian Media Producers Association says the 2016-2017 fiscal year was strong […]
  
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• Opinion: UnDeR 90

  03-02-2018 14:14
  I went to the Hound game last night without having started my Saturday article that I had promised Craig earlier in the day. Since I am committed to writing my Dog Treats column on a weekly basis, I’ve been given some slack with my Monet, Manet column. I try to pen at least two a […]
  
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• UPDATE #2: Stabbing on Wellington at Abbott St.

  03-02-2018 07:00
  UPDATE: Family and friends of the man who suffered life threatening stab wounds on January 12th, are thankful to everyone for their prayers and well wishes. He has fought hard and pulled through! He is off life support, breathing on is own and now even out of the ICU. All tubes and apparatus have been […]
  
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• Bone Chilling Cold Welcomes Bon Soo 55

  03-02-2018 02:01
  The weather was perfect for Mr. Bon Soo, the friendly mascot of one of Canada’s longest running winter carnivals, but windchills close to -25c are not exactly ideal for those who attended the opening ceremonies Friday Night at the Machine Shop. Thank goodness for the fire breathing dragon to help heat things up. The Heavy […]
  
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• ’60s Scoop survivors pan compensation proposal, say feds didn’t consult them

  03-02-2018 01:00
  OTTAWA — A group representing survivors of the so-called ’60s Scoop says the federal government’s proposed $800-million settlement does not go far enough. Duane Morrisseau-Beck of the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network says the government failed to adequately consult those who experienced the forced adoptions firsthand before it announced the compensation package last October. Thousands […]
  
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• Gore Street Saturday road closure already causing distress

  03-02-2018 00:57
  Signs have been placed in mailboxes along and around Gore Street for the notice of a road closure tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and it is already causing problems. Only an hour after the metal road closure signs were placed on Albert Street near and about Andrew intersection, they have already been hit […]
  
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• Gore Street road closure already causing distress

  03-02-2018 00:57
  Signs have been placed in mailboxes along and around Gore Street for the notice of a road closure tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and it is already causing problems. Only an hour after the metal road closure signs were placed on Albert Street near and about Andrew intersection, they have already been hit […]
  
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• Snowmobilers try to break world record in Sault Ste. Marie - WLUC - UpperMichigansSource.com

  03-02-2018 00:29
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  Snowmobilers try to break world record in Sault Ste. Marie - WLUC
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  Snowmobilers from all over came to Sault Ste. Marie to try and break the world record for most snowmobiles in a parade.and more »
  
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• Collision on Hwy 17 N at 5th Line

  03-02-2018 00:27
  A collision has occurred on Hwy 17 north at the 5th line turn off. A car and pick up truck appear to be involved in the east lane. Police and ambulance crews are currently on scene. Hwy 17 North remains open, however please use caution when transiting the area.
  
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• Snowmobilers try to break world record in Sault Ste. Marie - UpperMichigansSource.com

  03-02-2018 00:23
  Snowmobilers try to break world record in Sault Ste. Marie
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  SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WLUC) - Each year, hundreds of people come out for the International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie. For the 50th anniversary taking place this weekend, the city wanted to do something special to celebrate. On Thursday ...and more »
  
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