Sault Ste. Marie news

• FITZSIMMONS, Nicole Ann

  20-02-2018 23:24
  With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Nicole at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice after a courageous battle with MS on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 41. Best friend and soulmate of Scott. Adoring and proud mother of Collin. She is now reunited with her parents Allan and Brenda Lang […]
  
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• Congratulations to Gord Smedley, recipient of the 2017 Heritage Award. https://t.co/OOKvbUe0Vp

  20-02-2018 23:24 via twitter.com
  
  Congratulations to Gord Smedley, recipient of the 2017 Heritage Award. https://t.co/OOKvbUe0Vp
  
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• City endorses hospital’s need for a new facility for opioid crisis

  20-02-2018 22:45
  City council tonight endorsed a level 3 residential withdrawal management services program and facility in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. This was after Ron Gagnon, president and CEO of the Sault Area Hospital made a presentation. This endorsement also comes after the recent CTV W5 documentary on the opioid crisis in the city but […]
  
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• City Council begins tonight at 4:30 pm on @ShawTVSSM and @SooToday. Agenda: saultstemarie.ca/CouncilAgendas https://t.co/8Mp3a6Q4Ue

  20-02-2018 22:21 via twitter.com
  
  City Council begins tonight at 4:30 pm on @ShawTVSSM and @SooToday.Agenda: saultstemarie.ca/CouncilAgendas https://t.co/8Mp3a6Q4Ue
  
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• Filmmaker screens documentary

  20-02-2018 22:17 via saultstar.com
  
  Filmmaker Sophia Kruz will attend a screening of her documentary, Little Stones, in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Tampon Tuesday helps women in need

  20-02-2018 22:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Tampon Tuesday helps women in need access hygiene products.
  
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• Fountain Tire is hiring

  20-02-2018 22:14 via saultstar.com
  
  A job fair on Wednesday aims to find three to four commercial tire technicians for Fountain Tire.
  
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• THURESON, Warren Dyas

  20-02-2018 21:32
  It is with deep regret that Warren’s family announces his peaceful and dignified passing at the Sault Area Hospital in his 78th year on Friday, February 16, 2018, with family by his side. A devoted husband and family man Warren is survived by his wife Elvi (nee Jalak) of 55 years, son Erik, daughter Brenda […]
  
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• Junos not naming replacement nominees after Hedley withdraws from 3 categories

  20-02-2018 21:30
  The Juno Awards will not be naming replacement nominees now that embattled rockers Hedley have withdrawn from consideration for group of the year, pop album of the year and the fan choice prize. The Vancouver pop-rockers said they did not “wish to be a distraction at Canadian music’s biggest night” as they continue to face sexual misconduct […]
  
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• HOLLEY, Maxine (Infanti)

  20-02-2018 21:29
  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the age of 79. Wife of loving husband Robert (Bob) for 60 years. Greatly missed by her daughters Leslie of Utah, Lorrie of Sault Ste. Marie, Janice of Utah, Roberta of Idaho and Nancy […]
  
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• Kicked @ss!!!

  20-02-2018 21:17
  And that is exactly what the Dogs did to the Honeybee and the Bulldog this weekend. The effort was the total domination and annihilation of two teams that are also rated in the top 10 in Canada. WoW. Friday night was Hammer Time with a 10-0 drubbing of the Hamilton Bulldogs, and Saturday night saw […]
  
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• Zonta Club celebrates 40th Anniversary with screening of award-winning film

  20-02-2018 20:37
  On Thursday, March 22, 2018, the Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area is bringing EMMY Award-winning filmmaker, Sophia Kruz, to Sault Ste. Marie for a public screening of her recent documentary, Little Stones. This is part of celebrations for the 40 years Zonta has been involved in service projects in our community. LITTLE STONES […]
  
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• Trudeau announces two-way investment deal with India worth $1 billion

  20-02-2018 20:09
  MUMBAI, India — Some of India’s biggest companies say they will invest more than $250 million in Canada, in everything from pulp mills to pharmaceuticals and the IT sector. Canadian companies, meanwhile, plan to invest $750 million in India. The news came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his third morning in India meeting six of […]
  
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• Camera helps police monitor plates

  20-02-2018 19:37 via saultstar.com
  
  A new automatic licence plate reader will help Sault Ste. Marie Police Service check more vehicles on city streets and nab motorists who shouldn't be driving.
  
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• Brown claims insiders trying to derail his bid to reclaim top Ont Tory job

  20-02-2018 19:34
  TORONTO — The former leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives warned Tuesday that accounts questioning his integrity are likely to emerge in the coming weeks, claiming a small group of insiders is trying to derail his efforts to reclaim his old job ahead of a spring election. Patrick Brown, who stepped down last month amid sexual […]
  
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• Smoke alarms expire. Check the date on the back to see if yours has expired. If there is no date - your alarm is mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  20-02-2018 19:21 via twitter.com
  Smoke alarms expire. Check the date on the back to see if yours has expired. If there is no date - your alarm is mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Letter: Will Sault Ste. Marie be known as a Compassionate or a Heartless City on the World Stage? - SaultOnline.com

  20-02-2018 17:21
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  Letter: Will Sault Ste. Marie be known as a Compassionate or a Heartless City on the World Stage?
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  Today city council will vote on whether or not Spruce Haven will be grandfathered by a resolution clause put forward by Councillors Susan Meyers and Steve Butland that would allow the status quo to remain (carnivores continue to suffer) at Spruce Haven ...and more »
  
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• Community driven 3rd Annual Fishbowl Festival kicks off today

  20-02-2018 16:56
  The 3rd Annual Fishbowl Festival, a community driven festival showcasing local culture, arts, entertainment, and food kicks off today. The festival runs until March 20th, click over to SaultOnline Events for a schedule of gigs and events lined up so far. Events range from Live Performances to ‘Zine making, to a Vinyl Swap & Pancake Brunch. […]
  
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• Supporting Feminine Hygiene – Tampon Tuesday

  20-02-2018 16:06
  Periods are a fact of life. For women living in poverty, there is an added challenge of acquiring monthly feminine hygiene products. The United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District is focusing on reducing poverty locally. Our Community Assistance Trust Program works directly with clients to identify and remove barriers to accessing basic […]
  
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• On Camera: Full Cart Of Groceries Stolen From Food Basics

  20-02-2018 15:45
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On February 2nd  at approximately 7 pm a male attended Food Basics located on McNabb Street. The unidentified male filled a shopping cart full of groceries. The suspect proceeded out the store without paying […]
  
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• [Reminder] Garbage & recycling collection for the rest of the week will be 1 day late. See your collection info at… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  20-02-2018 15:17 via twitter.com
  [Reminder] Garbage & recycling collection for the rest of the week will be 1 day late. See your collection info at… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Letter: Will Sault Ste. Marie be known as a Compassionate or a Heartless City on the World Stage?

  20-02-2018 15:12
  Today city council will vote on whether or not Spruce Haven will be grandfathered by a resolution clause put forward by Councillors Susan Meyers and Steve Butland that would allow the status quo to remain (carnivores continue to suffer) at Spruce Haven if council votes in favour of it. The Grandfathering resolution is mind baffling […]
  
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• Fountain Tire Hiring Full Time Permanent Positions

  20-02-2018 15:07
  Employment Solutions in partnership with Fountain Tire will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, February 21st at 4 – 6 p.m. The Job Fair will be held at Employment Solutions located at 421 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Station Tower. Fountain Tire is seeking to fill 3 or 4 full time permanent Commercial Tire Technicians. […]
  
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• Wawa mill bids due Friday

  20-02-2018 14:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Letters of intent for an idled industrial wood pellet production facility in Wawa are due Friday.Rentech started operation at a former strandboard mill on Highway 101 in 2014.
  
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• Freezing Rain Warning Continues, School Buses Cancelled, Schools Remain Open

  20-02-2018 14:02
  Driving, walking just being outside could be a little tricky today as conditions go from snow to freezing rain then rain. Due to adverse road conditions all busing is cancelled in Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Blind River, Espanola, and Massey. Schools in all five communities will remain open. 5:13 AM EST Tuesday 20 February […]
  
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• Put Animals Ahead of Politics

  20-02-2018 13:48
  Canada’s Accredited Zoos & Aquariums (CAZA) today calls on the City of Sault Ste. Marie to put the welfare of the animals at Spruce Haven Nature Park ahead of politics. If Council decides to close Spruce Haven, we are concerned the only future for many of the animals in question is to be euthanized or […]
  
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  20-02-2018 13:16 via twitter.com
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• Budget to focus on middle class as fewer Canadians identify as middle class

  20-02-2018 07:37
  OTTAWA — Computer programmer David Galvin should be the quintessential beneficiary of next week’s federal budget, which is expected to continue the Liberals’ persistent rhetoric and focus on bolstering the middle class. He is educated, has had a career in advanced technology and lives in the economic heartland of southern Ontario. But Galvin no longer […]
  
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• Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir win second Olympic ice dance gold

  20-02-2018 05:29
  GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canadian figure skating stars Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have won their second Olympic ice dancing title. In what was likely their final competitive performance, Virtue and Moir captured a gold medal at the Pyeongchang Games after scoring 122.40 points in Tuesday’s free skate for a world-best combined score of 206.07. Fans at […]
  
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• Mayor takes issue with W5 film

  20-02-2018 04:50 via saultthisweek.com
  Much of the city’s attention over the last week has been taken up by the W5 documentary “Steel Town Down.”
  
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• Chamber leads drive for business-friendly gov’t policy

  20-02-2018 04:43 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with other Chambers across Ontario ahead of this June’s provincial election to promote the network’s Vote Prosperity election platform.
  
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• Fr. Daniele Muscolino helps grades 6, 7 and 8 students 'on the EDGE'

  20-02-2018 04:17 via saultthisweek.com
  EDGE is a Catholic youth program for grades 6, 7, and 8’s running every Thursday night from 7 to 8:30 at St. Jerome Parish.
  
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• City seeks input on how to sell the Sault

  20-02-2018 04:08 via saultthisweek.com
  Future Sault Ste. Marie is working to strengthen the community’s image as a top destination for visitors, businesses, investors and students as well as a great place to call home.
  
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• Learn about social enterprises

  20-02-2018 04:05 via saultthisweek.com
  A two-day event will bring together social entrepreneurs, business developers and funders from across Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.
  
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• World Day of Prayer set for March 2 at St. Paul’s

  20-02-2018 04:03 via saultthisweek.com
  A World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday, March 2 at 2 p.m., at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 136 Cathcart at Brown St.
  
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• NewsAlert: Canada’s Sharpe wins gold in women’s ski halfpipe at Winter Olympics

  20-02-2018 03:53
  BOKWANG, Korea, Republic Of — Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe has won gold in the women’s ski halfpipe competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Sharpe, from Comox, B.C., finished with a score of 95.80 on a cool, sunny morning at Phoenix Park. France’s Marie Martinod took silver after crashing in her final run, guaranteeing Sharpe the top […]
  
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• Here’s how the Sault celebrated Family Day! (37 photos)

  20-02-2018 00:33
  Families in the Sault had a blast today! I bounced around from the Bushplane Museum, the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site, the Days Inn Family Day Celebration, and the Northern Community Centre Family Sports Drop-In. I saw many smiling faces, rosy cheeks, busy hands, and creative minds at work. From reading, arts, crafts, and decorating, to […]
  
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