Sault Ste. Marie news

• Uber data breach affecting 57 million users in 2016 came from hacker in Canada

  06-02-2018 23:58
  TORONTO — One of the hackers involved in stealing data connected to 57 million Uber users in 2016 was located in Canada. The ride-hailing company revealed the hacker reached out to the company in November 2016, asking for a “six-figure payment,” but it was an accomplice in Florida, who it believes actually obtained the stolen data, which included names, email addresses and mobile […]
  
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• City issues statement on potential ambulance work action

  06-02-2018 23:18
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is committed to working together with Unifor Local 1359 through the bargaining process as per the governing legislation to find common ground to effect an acceptable agreement between both parties. In recent weeks, Unifor Local 1359 has engaged in practices which concern the City of Sault Ste. Marie in […]
  
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• Peters headlines Sault festival

  06-02-2018 22:58 via saultstar.com
  
  Russell Peters plays Essar Centre on June 8 as part of the first Way Too Funny Festival in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Pot legalization: Americans raise questions about potential border impact

  06-02-2018 22:52
  WASHINGTON — American officials have been quietly raising questions about whether Canada’s marijuana legalization might slow traffic at the border, and are being told by their northern neighbours there’s no reason that should happen. The issue has come up in phone calls between high-level officials and again in passing this week during a first face-to-face encounter between Public […]
  
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• Northeast centres to treat back injuries

  06-02-2018 22:10 via saultstar.com
  
  Five joint assessment centres in northeastern Ontario will share more than $700,00 to improve care of back injuries.In a release Tuesday, the provincial government said the money will be used to add the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine to the work of the joint assessment centres.As a result, northerners with musculoskeleta
  
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• Chatham man's ex-girlfriend heads to court for half $6-million lottery win

  06-02-2018 21:56 via saultstar.com
  
  The former live-in partner of a $6-
  million lottery winner from Chatham istaking the battle for half the winningsto court.
  
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• Jessie Reyez’s gutsy debut ties with Arcade Fire for most Juno nominations

  06-02-2018 21:49
  TORONTO — Fiery R&B singer Jessie Reyez, whose potent songs include one about sexual abuse in the music industry, has tied with Arcade Fire for the most nominations at this year’s Juno Awards. The Toronto performer picked up four nods at the Junos unveiling on Tuesday — best R&B/soul recording, best music video, breakthrough artist of the year and the Juno […]
  
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• PUCCI, Raffaela (Bruni)

  06-02-2018 21:45
  ∼ 1922 – 2018 ∼ “Our Angel has gone to heaven.”  In March it would have been 96 years where this beautiful woman blessed us with her presence here on earth.  To describe her would be endless in praise.  Her goal throughout life was to advocate and teach “what family love is all about”.  Her […]
  
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• Council explores options to reduce Essar Centre hemorrhaging

  06-02-2018 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie’s premier entertainment facility is losing more money every year.
  
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• FINATERI, Giuseppe (Joe/Nello)

  06-02-2018 21:32
  In his 89th year, surrounded by the love of his family, Joe passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Compagnoni) for 61 years. Wonderful and loving father of Bruno (Vittoria), Angela Shiga (Don) and the late Marina. Devoted and caring Nonno of Nadia, […]
  
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• William McDonald is missing

  06-02-2018 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man is missing.
  
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• No joke - Peters plays Sault

  06-02-2018 20:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Russell Peters plays Essar Centre on June 8 as part of the first Way Too Funny Festival in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• LaPENSEE, Verlyn “Vicky” Marie (nee Jones)

  06-02-2018 19:34
  Peacefully at the F J Davey Home on February 5, 2018 in her 82nd year. Loving Mother of Suzanne (Michael) Hanna, Robert (Anna) LaPensee, Laurie Ann (Colin) Streiling, and the late David LaPensee. Beloved Grandmother of Natalie (Bill) Mantha, Jordan Hanna and Ashleigh Hanna; Marissa (Sean) MacDonald; Ryan LaPensee, Nicole Mitchell (Alex), Jocelyn LaPensee (Justin); […]
  
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• Officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the... fb.me/2ylzn2VIj

  06-02-2018 19:31 via twitter.com
  Officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the... fb.me/2ylzn2VIj
  
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• Summer comedy festival announced with Russell Peters headlining

  06-02-2018 19:21
  Tourism Sault Ste. Marie just announced at the Machine Shop that a major summer festival in June is coming. The WTF (Warning: Too Funny) comedy festival will be here in June from the 7th until the 9th. The headlining act is award-winning Canadian comedian, Russell Peters, who will perform at the Essar Centre as part […]
  
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• Summer comedy festival announced with Russel Peters headlining

  06-02-2018 19:21
  Tourism Sault Ste. Marie just announced at the Machine Shop that a major summer festival in June is coming. The WTF comedy festival will be here in June from the 7th until the 9th. The headlining act is Russel Peters at the Essar Centre. Stay tuned for more information….      
  
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• Preparations now underway for Sault's 2019 snowmobile parade - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-02-2018 19:11
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  Preparations now underway for Sault's 2019 snowmobile parade
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Sault Events announced that they will once again attempt to break a Guinness World Record for largest snowmobile parade. Nick Nolan/The Sault News. By Scott Brand. Tuesday. Posted at 1:00 PM. Share. Mere days after setting the record for the largest ...
  
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• 11th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

  06-02-2018 19:01
  The 11th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be held on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018. This is an inclusive family event. We welcome people of all ages, genders, cultures and physical abilities to gather in front of the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, 426 Queen St. East, from 12:00 – […]
  
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• SALITURI, Emma

  06-02-2018 18:58
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother and nana on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 92. Born to Carmen and Concetta (Borrelli) Belsito in Donnici, Superiore, Calabria, Italy on January 29, 1926. Beloved wife of the late Frank Salituri. Devoted mother of Pat (Jane), Tony […]
  
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• Northern Policy Institute Welcomes New Directors

  06-02-2018 18:58
  Northern Policy Institute is pleased to announce the addition of two new directors to our team, John Beaucage and Diana Fuller Henninger. These new directors add to an already diverse and knowledgeable board, whose role is to set the strategic direction of NPI. “Northern Policy Institute is thrilled to have John Beaucage and Diana Fuller […]
  
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• How Canada lost a potential 11th province – and got a university instead

  06-02-2018 18:45
  HALIFAX — It reads like over-the-top historical fiction: Raids by American privateers, an invasion of the United States, tales of war booty and, incredibly, the loss of what could have been Canada’s 11th province. But that’s just the first chapter of how Halifax’s Dalhousie University was founded — 200 years ago Tuesday. “If you look at the history of the college, […]
  
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• Pine Street Hill Closed

  06-02-2018 18:36
  The PUC would like to advise the public of a traffic restriction on Pine Street. This traffic restriction is in place to facilitate the repair of a broken watermain. PUC crews have been dispatched and are working to repair the break. During the repair process, the section of Pine Street in-between MacDonald Avenue and Ontario […]
  
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• Man pens own obit, says only regret was not seeing end of Coronation Street

  06-02-2018 17:08
  COLE HARBOUR, N.S. — Shannon Leonard Churchill left the world with a single regret: not knowing how Coronation Street will end. The 44-year-old East Coast man makes the quirky claim in an obituary he wrote for himself before dying from cancer “peacefully at home” on Jan. 31. “Stuff has been trying to kill me for […]
  
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• Wife's death inspires poetry collection

  06-02-2018 17:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Greg Saxby spent so much time at Algoma Residential Community Hospice after his wife's death visitors thought he was a staff member.
  
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• Calling all bands for the 2018 Summer Concert Series! Apply here: saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Febru… https://t.co/f9rG4qysL4

  06-02-2018 16:54 via twitter.com
  
  Calling all bands for the 2018 Summer Concert Series! Apply here: saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Febru… https://t.co/f9rG4qysL4
  
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• NAFTA booster in Trump administration: I think we get a deal by December

  06-02-2018 16:49
  WASHINGTON — One of the biggest supporters of NAFTA in the Trump administration says he’s feeling more hopeful. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told American lawmakers today that he expects a deal. Perdue told the House of Representatives agriculture committee during testimony today that he believes it will happen this year — sometime after July’s election in […]
  
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• .@MYACSSM Presents: Youth Art Gala February 24, 2018 - 7 to 11 p.m. - Civic Centre Join us for a night of music and… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  06-02-2018 16:49 via twitter.com
  .@MYACSSM Presents: Youth Art Gala February 24, 2018 - 7 to 11 p.m. - Civic Centre Join us for a night of music and… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Laughter Yoga: Strengthen the mind and body!

  06-02-2018 15:43
  Last week, SaultOnline posted an event, an information session for seniors on Laughter Yoga. Needless to say, we were intrigued about this form of exercise. What did it entail? We had never heard of this before! So today, I showed up at the Senior Citizen Drop in Centre at 619 Bay St., along with about […]
  
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• ADSB Teacher wins Art Award

  06-02-2018 15:37
  Algoma District School Board teacher recognized for supporting arts and French culture Algoma District School Board (ADSB) is proud to acknowledge Tracy Reid who is the recipient of a prestigious award recognizing her contribution to the arts. Tracy, Department Head French Immersion & Core French at Superior Heights C. & V. S., is receiving the […]
  
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• North American stock markets in the red in volatile day following big plunge

  06-02-2018 15:19
  TORONTO — Global stock markets are being roiled by more volatility as investors remain fearful that signs of rising inflation and higher interest rates could bring an end to the bull market that has sent stocks to record high after record high in recent years. Trading was choppy in the early going Tuesday, likely to […]
  
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• Wawa drug bust

  06-02-2018 13:22
  DISTURBANCE CALL RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGE FOR WAWA WOMAN (WAWA, ON) – On Friday February 2, 2018 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a disturbance call. While at the scene police observed and seized a quantity of what it is […]
  
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• Ticket Give-Away! Harpdog Brown and the Travelin’ Blues Show

  06-02-2018 12:56
  The Sault Blues Society presents “Harpdog Brown and the Travelin’ Blues Show” as part of Bon Soo 55 this Saturday Feb 10th at the Machine Shop! This is an all ages event!  Doors open at 6:30 PM with opening act the Jay Scali Band taking the stage at 7pm. SaultOnline has four pairs of tickets […]
  
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• Changes to O Canada lyrics should be promoted in a public awareness campaign: MP

  06-02-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Public education will be vital in making sure Canadians know about forthcoming changes to the lyrics of O Canada that are expected to become official in the coming days, says a longtime champion behind the reforms. Liberal MP Mona Fortier says she would like to see the government invest in a public awareness campaign to […]
  
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• Program to put unemployed and underemployed on an inside track

  06-02-2018 06:35 via saultthisweek.com
  
  A local employment service helps connect job seekers with the “Sault’s secret jobs.”
  
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• Bon Soo Events

  06-02-2018 06:26 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Tuesday, Feb. 6
  
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• Tradition defers to digital age at the library

  06-02-2018 06:20 via saultthisweek.com
  
  As the world moves into a digital age with more reliance on new technologies, businesses and organizations are doing their best to keep up with the changing times. Sault Ste. Marie Public Libraries are no different.
  
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• CAPT seeks book sale volunteers

  06-02-2018 05:45 via saultthisweek.com
  Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains needs materials and volunteers for its upcoming book sale at Station Mall.
  
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• Pet licences soon due; city explains importance

  06-02-2018 05:43 via saultthisweek.com
  A license is a pet’s ticket home.
  
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• Crash prompts OPP to warn, ‘Plows need extra room’

  06-02-2018 05:38 via saultthisweek.com
  Following a recent collision between a tractor-trailer and a snowplow on Highway 17 East, East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police reminds motorists to leave extra distance when they see a snowplow.
  
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• Community input needed for new Official Plan

  06-02-2018 02:34 via saultstar.com
  
  The city is embarking upon a community-led initiative designed to create a blueprint for the future.
  
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• CAZA wants zoo debate depoliticized

  06-02-2018 02:24 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie should engage the expertise of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) to ensure scientific-based standards are set and zoos contribute to society.
  
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• City looking to adopt closed captioning for City Council

  06-02-2018 01:21
  As discussed tonight at city council, the city is taking a more proactive approach towards closed captioning of city council meetings, more than just a move for information as has been done in the past. The information has come back and it’s going to cost about $24,000 to $35,000 annually. There was no evidence of […]
  
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• Letter: Win-Win-Win Opportunity for Spruce Haven , City and Carnivores

  06-02-2018 00:20
  This is an opportunity NOW to have Ben the bear, the lions, cougar, wolves and coyote moved from inadequate housing , far too small cages or appropriate enhancements at Spruce Haven, to accredited WILD ANIMAL SANCTURARIES, to give these wild animals better lives with room to roam in specie specific habitat and live more like […]
  
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• PATRICK, James Charles (Jim)

  06-02-2018 00:09
  Passed away suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the age of 81. Loved father of Kelly (Orest), Tracy (John), Tom (Sheila).  Dear grandfather of Olivia and Erin.  Brother of Richard and predeceased by Walter and Doug (Pearl).  Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Jim loved the outdoors, his cottage […]
  
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• Local biathletes headed to Sault Ste. Marie - www.insideottawavalley.com/

  06-02-2018 00:07
  Local biathletes headed to Sault Ste. Marie
  www.insideottawavalley.com/
  The 2018 biathlon team members include Molly Clancy, Sebastien Yap, Tomas Stringel, Owen Baillon, Tavo Stringel, Marc Légère, Corbett Marsh, and Kohle Harriss. - Submitted photo. Five air cadets from 585 Rideau Squadron in Smiths Falls are headed to ...
  
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