Sault Ste. Marie news

• Liberal MP who weathered gun-registry fight not worried about new firearms bill

  02-04-2018 23:45
  OTTAWA — He’s the Liberal MP for a large, rural Ontario riding with lots of gun owners, but Bob Nault says he is not worried about a voter backlash over the government’s new firearms bill. The Conservatives say the legislation would unfairly target law-abiding hunters and target shooters with fresh measures. Nault, however, sees nothing in the bill that could stir up the sort of controversy that erupted […]
  
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• Robotics Teams Power Up At LSSU

  02-04-2018 23:03
    SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – From Holland in the southern lower peninsula, to Menominee in the western upper peninsula, 40 teams from all corners of Michigan converge on Sault Ste. Marie this weekend for a FIRST Robotics district event, hosted by Lake Superior State University. The competition runs Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April […]
  
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• Mopping up

  02-04-2018 23:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters clean up following a mid-afternoon blaze Monday at a Pittsburgh Avenue home in Sault Ste. Marie’s west end. No injuries were reported at the single-family dwelling, but the family’s cat was reported lost. The matter remains under investigation.
  
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• Medical marijuana users set lobbying push on federal cannabis tax proposal

  02-04-2018 21:44
  OTTAWA — Medical marijuana patients are bracing for an uphill battle in their bid to convince the federal government to exempt medicinal cannabis from excise taxes. Their lobbying effort will begin once MPs start debating the government’s budget implementation bill, which in its current form would apply the taxes to all but a small group of cannabis-based […]
  
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• Real-time monitoring could decrease boil-water advisories on First Nations:study

  02-04-2018 21:41
  A study by Ontario researchers suggests real-time monitoring technology at water treatment plants on reserves could significantly reduce the number of drinking-water advisories issued for First Nations across the country. Edward McBean, an engineering professor at the University of Guelph and his former student, Kerry Black, explored the potential benefit of the systems, which use sensors to track characteristics […]
  
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• Tattoo convention organizer hopes weekend event helps dispel lingering body art myths

  02-04-2018 21:25 via saultstar.com
  
  It’s all about the ink — and drilling home a few facts.Twin City Tattoo Convention makes its Sault Ste. Marie debut April 6-8, a celebration of body art and, perhaps most important, increased understanding, says the event’s architect.“It’s letting people know, ‘You’re OK. Show off your tattoo,’” says Blayn Morley, who sports arm tattoos from wrist
  
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• Small Arctic climate changes make big difference in ecosystem: study

  02-04-2018 20:51
  A study examining the effects of climate change on a remote Arctic lake concludes such ecosystems are changing more quickly and profoundly than previously thought. Canadian scientists recently published research on Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island. They found that even a one-degree temperature increase is melting permafrost, shrinking glaciers, increasing sediment and changing the types of plants and […]
  
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• Ontario limits use of New York iron to push back against Buy American law

  02-04-2018 20:41
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is pushing back against New York State’s Buy American law by limiting public sector procurement with suppliers in that state. A new regulation that took effect Sunday restricts government contracts with New York State suppliers, specifically when it comes to the use of structural iron. In a statement Monday, Ontario […]
  
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• FEAGAN, Alma Marie

  02-04-2018 20:40
  ∼January 27, 1924 – April 1, 2018∼ Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday April 1, 2018 at the age of 94 with three generations of nieces and nephews by her side. Daughter of the late Harris and Eleanor Feagan (Stewart) of Little Rapids, Ontario.  Dear sister of the late Stewart Feagan […]
  
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• Tale of missing fried rice sheds light on the office politics of a shared fridge

  02-04-2018 20:27
  A story about a missing lunch of shrimp fried rice that is captivating social media is shedding light on an often overlooked but highly contentious aspect of office politics: fridge etiquette. Eddy Ng, a professor at Dalhousie University’s Rowe School of Business, says interactions around the office refrigerator — replete with passive aggressive Post-It notes and decomposing […]
  
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• Robotics competition returns to LSSU - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-04-2018 20:06
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Robotics competition returns to LSSU
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Arianna Bressler, donned in Viking best, and her “Team Viborgs” from Dundee, listen to opening ceremonies during the 2016 FIRST Robotics District Competition in Sault Ste. Marie. At least 40 high school teams from all corners of Michigan will converge ...and more »
  
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• PICCOLO, Lila Marie

  02-04-2018 18:52
  It is with profound sadness that the family of Lila announces the peaceful passing of their wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Claude for 71 years. Cherished mother of MaryAnn Cole (late Lyn), Ronnie (Sandra), Robert […]
  
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• Calving season ends, but no baby North Atlantic right whales spotted

  02-04-2018 18:46
  HALIFAX — Most scientists have wrapped up their work scanning waters off the eastern U.S. coast for endangered North Atlantic right whales, capping off a dismal season that has seen an unprecedented number of deaths and no new calves added to the plummeting population. They are developments that have dismayed marine biologists who have spent decades rebuilding […]
  
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• McLEAN, Virginia (nee Paquette)

  02-04-2018 18:45
  Passed away surrounded by her family at ARCH on Saturday March 31, 2018 at the age of 66. Survived by her loving husband and best friend, Ron. Lovingly remembered by her children, Kori (Ann Marie), Heather (Mark), Bobbi-Leigh (John) and Danni-May (Chris). Cherished grandmother of, Faaron & Jacob, Colin & Christopher, Sami, Adam, Andrew, Curtis, […]
  
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• Torstar hiring 20 reporters as it rebrands and revamps Metro urban dailies

  02-04-2018 17:56
  TORONTO — Torstar Corp. says it is hiring 20 new reporters in Western Canada and will rebrand and upgrade the digital offerings of its five free daily Metro urban newspapers across Canada. It says that as of April 10, the Metros will be called StarMetro Vancouver, StarMetro Calgary, StarMetro Edmonton, StarMetro Toronto and StarMetro Halifax. […]
  
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• AMBEAULT, Jay William

  02-04-2018 17:39
  ∼April 20, 1949 – April 1, 2018∼ We sadly regret to announce the passing of Jay, at home with family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dear husband and best friend of Cheryl and loving father of the late Corey.  He will be truly missed by his fur baby Abby. Son of […]
  
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• Kindergarten Registration continues at Algoma District School Board

  02-04-2018 17:00
  Kindergarten registration for the 2018/2019 school year is continuing at the Algoma District School Board. Registrations are being accepted for children born in 2013 (who can be registered for Senior Kindergarten) and children born in 2014 (who may be registered for Junior Kindergarten). Over the past few weeks, a media campaign ran throughout the district […]
  
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• More Snow On The Way !

  02-04-2018 16:37
  Can someone please tell Mother Nature that it’s Spring, because apparently she has some more winter weather coming our way and potentially about 12cm of new snow by Wednesday. Another disturbance headed with a cold front will dump anywhere from 6cm to 12cm by Wednesday morning. At the moment there’s about a 46 percent chance […]
  
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• KACHUR, David

  02-04-2018 14:55
  Surrounded by family and friends, David passed away peacefully at North Shore Health Network, Blind River site in his 69th year. Will be forever missed by his wife Cheryl, his siblings Walter, Ed, Steve, Rose, Audrey, Ron and Linda as well as his best buddy Bugsy. The family would like to thank all the staff […]
  
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• GUIDO, Attilio

  02-04-2018 14:49
  Born March 1,1947 in Amantea Cosenza Italy, Attilio passed away peacefully in comfort and in dignity surrounded by those he loved on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband and soulmate of 50 years to Santa Pucci. Devoted and adored father of Stefano (Denise D’Ettorre), Domenica Maria DesChene (Patrick) and Pina Rita […]
  
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• SCHOENBERGER, Herbert

  02-04-2018 14:48
  Passed away peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice with family by his side on Thursday March 29, 2018 in his 90th year. Beloved Husband of Julia Schoenberger for 64 years. Cherished father and mentor of Pat (Terri). Proud Opa of Lisa, Nancy, Richard (Alison), Amanda (Geoff) and the late Jason. Great Opa of Celine, Jaxson, […]
  
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• HESKETT, Bernard W

  02-04-2018 14:46
  It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Bernard W. Heskett, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Maple View Extendicare Nursing Home at the age of 91. Born in Harrington, Great Britain. Son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Heskett.  Long time companion of the […]
  
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• Ottawa has ‘turned a corner’ in First Nations child welfare: Philpott

  02-04-2018 13:59
  WINNIPEG — Canada’s Indigenous services minister says Ottawa has fully complied with the orders of a 2016 ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal which said the federal government discriminates against Indigenous children. “We have turned a corner,” Jane Philpott told The Canadian Press. “We will reach a day soon where we will know that the […]
  
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