Sault Ste. Marie news

• Sweet, Clarence Allen

  16-04-2018 23:15
  October 10, 1943 – April 15, 2018 Peacefully, at home in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday April 15, 2018.  Clarence Sweet in his 75th year, loving companion of Theresa Jones for 40 years. Loving father of Ronald of BC, Chris of Cookstown and Stepfather to Micheal Jones and Charlene Jones of Garden River. Special Papa […]
  
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  16-04-2018 22:34 via twitter.com
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• Rohingya, Venezuela added to Canada’s G7 international security agenda

  16-04-2018 21:23
  OTTAWA — Canada is expanding the focus of the upcoming G7 foreign ministers meeting to include the plight of Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh and the democratic backslide in Venezuela. Peter Boehm, Canada’s chief summit organizer, says those items are being added to the “perennial” international security issues the G7 usually confronts, such as […]
  
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• ‘Leads to a mismatch:’ Climate change may be putting natural world out of synch

  16-04-2018 21:02
  Mother Nature is losing her timing. A major study has concluded that the delicately choreographed interactions between species that keep food webs functioning are more and more out of synch. And while the paper isn’t conclusive, it casts a suspicious eye on climate change. “Everything is consistent with the fact it’s getting warmer,” said Heather […]
  
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• Good fun, great cause: 3 on 3 for NRC!

  16-04-2018 20:57
  Blistery cold April wind and hail storms did not stop soccer loving athletes from coming out to support a good cause this weekend. The Sault College Public Relations and Events Management (PEM) Program hosted ‘3 on 3 for NRC!’ – an indoor soccer tournament with all proceeds going to the Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC). The […]
  
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• Number of departments included in mandatory program

  16-04-2018 20:56 via saultstar.com
  
  And the survey says …Areas of Sault Area Hospital service — including that offered at the facility’s emergency department — are often gauged via surveys, which, the hospital says, have ultimately helped bolster care.Department managers and leaders get survey results, as well as “verbatim comments,” which are then “turned into an action plan” to gui
  
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• DeWalt Combo Kit Stolen From Home Depot

  16-04-2018 20:50
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 31st of March 2018 at approximately 8:20 pm a male attended Home Depot located at 530 Great Northern Road. The unidentified male arrived in a burgundy SUV parking in the fire lane. […]
  
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• ROLLIN, Wilfred

  16-04-2018 20:40
  Surrounded by the love of his family our Dad left this world peacefully in his 83rd year, on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Much loved husband of the late Marguerite (Camirand). Loving father of Diane Trainor (Bob), Michael (Lorrie) and Lorie McLeod (Orrian). Cherished Papa of Jason (Rochelle) and Andrew (Nikki) Trainor, Justin (Kaitlin), Adam (Madison) […]
  
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• Three Day Planner April 16

  16-04-2018 20:32 via saultstar.com
  
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• On April 15th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 24 y… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-04-2018 20:19 via twitter.com
  On April 15th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 24 y… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Female Arrested for Impaired Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  16-04-2018 20:19 via twitter.com
  Female Arrested for Impaired Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• National Gallery of Canada sets sights on buying ‘Saint Jerome’ with Chagall sale

  16-04-2018 19:51
  OTTAWA — The National Gallery of Canada says a plan to sell a Marc Chagall painting “was not made lightly” and would allow it to buy an Old Master painting key to bolstering its collection of French art. Director and CEO Marc Mayer says the gallery is pursuing Jacques-Louis David’s neoclassical masterpiece, “Saint Jerome Hears the […]
  
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• Everyone Counts

  16-04-2018 19:33
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – “Everyone Counts” in Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count On April 18th, 2018, Sault Ste. Marie will take part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Canada. Social Services, in partnership with volunteers from agencies throughout the community, will conduct the Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. During the hours of 11:00am and […]
  
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• Dismal weather continues

  16-04-2018 19:33 via saultstar.com
  
  At the time of year, public works and traffic crews are well into sweeping streets and sidewalks.
  
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• Coffee and a Resume

  16-04-2018 19:07
  Employing Today’s Youth One Java at a Time After the success of our Career Café in February, Employment Solutions will be hosting another café with a focus on unemployed and underemployed youth. On Wednesday April 25th, come grab a cup of java and chat with a Youth Program Specialist! If you’re between the ages of […]
  
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• Vaginal hygiene products like sprays, wipes, creams linked to infections: study

  16-04-2018 18:39
  TORONTO — Doctors have long advised women to avoid vaginal douching because of the risk of infection and other adverse effects, but a new study suggests other feminine hygiene products may be just as harmful. The University of Guelph-led study found that 95 per cent of almost 1,500 Canadian women surveyed about their use of over-the-counter sanitizing gels, anti-itch creams, moisturizers, sprays and wipes had used such […]
  
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• Quebec asks for federal help as number of asylum-seekers spikes

  16-04-2018 18:08
  MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is facing even more asylum-seekers entering the province from the United States this year and is asking the federal government for help. Immigration Minister David Heurtel says the number is forecast to increase significantly this summer. He told a news conference today there have been 6,074 asylum-seekers so far this year, up from about 2,000 during […]
  
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• This Wednesday (April 18) is National Canadian Film Day! Join us at the ECNHS Heritage Discover Centre for two scre… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-04-2018 18:01 via twitter.com
  This Wednesday (April 18) is National Canadian Film Day! Join us at the ECNHS Heritage Discover Centre for two scre… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• White, Heather Marguerite

  16-04-2018 17:54
  Peacefully, with family by her side at the Thessalon Hospital on Saturday April 14, 2018.  Heather White of Thessalon in her 78th year, beloved wife of the late Robert White for 51 years. Loving mother of Donald White ( JoAnne ) and Bradley White. Special Gram Gram to Stephanie, Benjamin and Rhegan. Dear daughter of […]
  
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• Newfoundland and Labrador will target ‘revenge porn’ with new law

  16-04-2018 17:37
  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador will target so-called revenge porn with new legislation to crack down on those who share intimate images without consent. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons says it’s a move to deter harassment that can be especially devastating and humiliating. He says legislation to be introduced by this fall will allow victims to […]
  
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• On April 13th, 2018 officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 22 year… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-04-2018 17:34 via twitter.com
  On April 13th, 2018 officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 22 year… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• A timeline of key events in the case of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur

  16-04-2018 17:11
  A timeline of key events in the case of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur based on information released by Toronto police: September 2010 _ Skandaraj Navaratnam, 40, disappears from Toronto’s gay village. Dec. 29, 2010 _ Abdulbasir Faizi, 42, is reported missing to Peel Regional Police, west of Toronto. He was last seen in Toronto’s […]
  
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• Former FBI boss Comey to speak at Ottawa conference just before G7 summit

  16-04-2018 16:51
  OTTAWA — Former FBI director James Comey, whose new book has provoked angry tweets from President Donald Trump, is scheduled to speak at an Ottawa conference just before the G7 summit in early June. Comey is to be part of the annual Canada 2020 conference and the progressive think tank says he will share insights on ethics, […]
  
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• Tories say pipeline impasse warrants House dropping everything to debate it

  16-04-2018 16:13
  OTTAWA — The opposition Conservatives today will again ask for an emergency debate in the Commons on the Trans Mountain pipeline situation. It is second time in two months the Conservatives have tried to get House Speaker Geoff Regan to agree the pipeline expansion situation merits a special debate to discuss the economic hit Canada will […]
  
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• Emergency Preparedness Week takes place next month and we have partnered with Ermatinger Clergue to bring you 2 gre… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-04-2018 16:07 via twitter.com
  Emergency Preparedness Week takes place next month and we have partnered with Ermatinger Clergue to bring you 2 gre… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Calling all students for the annual bridge building contest!

  16-04-2018 15:53
  The 29th Annual bridge building contest, hosted at Sault College, is coming up fast. Do you have what it takes? If so, come and get your Balsa wood kit from Sault College Reception (Essar Hall front lobby) Monday thru Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. Kits are $4.00 each, available while supplies last. Each kit includes contest […]
  
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• Good Lovelies Open Concert Series

  16-04-2018 15:28
  The Old Town Hall Concert Series in Hilton Beach is today proudly announcing its 23rd annual summer concert line up.  This annual concert series, taking place on St. Joseph Island in August, is known for high calibre, award-winning performers.  Past performances include names such as Michael Kaeshammer, Amy Sky & Marc Jordan, Susan Aglukark, Jeff Healey, and […]
  
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• School buses cancelled

  16-04-2018 14:24 via saultstar.com
  
  All school buses have been cancelled.
  
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• Welcome to the team #firefighter Jason Thorburn. #firesafe https://t.co/5nU4gwOCpx

  16-04-2018 14:15 via twitter.com
  
  Welcome to the team #firefighter Jason Thorburn. #firesafe https://t.co/5nU4gwOCpx
  
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• RAIL SUMMIT April 19 in Sault Ste. Marie Announces Guest Speakers - My Eespanola Now

  16-04-2018 13:42 via myespanolanow.com
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  RAIL SUMMIT April 19 in Sault Ste. Marie Announces Guest Speakers
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  The Northeastern Ontario Passenger Rail Summit's will host a number of high profile speakers including President of Transport Action Canada, Bruce Budd, a 40-year-old railroader and entrepreneur, Ken Bitten, and Sylvan Gervais, Bombardier's Director of ...
  
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• School Buses Cancelled – Schools Open

  16-04-2018 13:30
  All transportation is cancelled today for all school boards in Sault Ste. Marie and Central Algoma. Schools are open. A forecast of heavy snow today is still in play. Environment Canada is predicting about 20cm total accumulation by night fall.
  
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• Home-grown pot will be biggest municipal headache

  16-04-2018 12:50
  OTTAWA — Municipalities will have to grapple with a host of thorny issues once recreational cannabis is legalized in Canada — but it’s the matter of home-grown marijuana plants that’s expected to cause them the biggest headaches. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has developed a guide to legalization, released Monday, to help identify the challenges […]
  
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