Sault Ste. Marie news

• St. Amand, Gordon “Guy”-

  27-04-2018 23:14
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on April 26, 2018 in his 91st year with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Velma whom he was married to for 67 joyful years. Lovingly remembered by his daughters, Debbie (Danny), Cathy (Chris), Monique and Brenda (Colyn). Grandfather of Danny & Pauline, […]
  
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• Officers Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Person

  27-04-2018 23:04
  Officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. 33 year old Anthony Link of Sault Ste. Marie was last seen on April 21st in the area of the Greyhound bus terminal on Trunk Road. At that time he indicated that […]
  
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• NDP’s Horwath top challenger to Tory leader Ford in Ontario election: poll

  27-04-2018 22:51
  A new poll suggests the outcome of Ontario’s election will come down to which leader, rather than which party, can win voters’ confidence — with Andrea Horwath the top challenger to Doug Ford. An online poll conducted this month by the research firm Leger shows a quarter of participants believe the Progressive Conservative leader would make the best premier, […]
  
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• Hello Spring

  27-04-2018 22:47
  The weather report calls for a sunny day Saturday and if it’s making your green thumb itchy New North Greenhouse is where you need to be. They are having their annual “Hello Spring” event.  This is the 5th year for the event that attracts a crowd 300-500 people between 10am and 3pm. Vendors including Johnson […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Bell Store Break and Enter

  27-04-2018 22:45
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a break and enter. On the 10th of March 2018 at approximately 3:55 am an unidentified male entered the Bell store located on Bruce Street by smashing a door. The unidentified male went to the back […]
  
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• Superior Maple: Tapping into a family owned sugar shack

  27-04-2018 22:40
  Superior Maple is a family-run sugar shack located in Goulais, Ontario, born out of a love for the bush. It consists of 30,000 taps across 300 acres of homegrown superior maple trees, overlooking Lake Superior, just north of Sault Ste. Marie. It is run by Elita White and Jonathon Henson, whose father, Barry Henson, a […]
  
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• Public Relations students present NRC with a cheque!

  27-04-2018 22:26
  Public Relations and Event Management students from Sault College were proud to present the Neighbourhood Resource Centre with a $4500 cheque. The proceeds came from a 3 on 3 soccer tournament hosted by the students earlier this month. The tournament consisted of twelve total teams, six in a junior division and six in an intermediate […]
  
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• ‘Walk a Mile’ event gains momentum – do you have what it takes?

  27-04-2018 22:07
  SaultOnline received this message from Women in Crisis, who are busy preparing for their ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ event! The event is coming up fast – and registration is still open. The community of Sault Ste Marie is gaining momentum. We are up to 93 Men & Women taking part in the Walk a Mile in […]
  
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• Those on organ transplant lists dearly appreciate those who sign up: Trillium head

  27-04-2018 21:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie and area residents keep signing up.Trillium Gift of Life Network latest data show that 46 per cent of residents eligible to register as organ donors have done so. This is up one per cent from fall figures and far exceeds the provincial rate of 32 per cent — perhaps a more significant feat than it first appears.“Sault Ste. Marie is
  
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• Victims of Toronto van attack – 8 women and 2 men – identified

  27-04-2018 21:53
  TORONTO — The victims of this week’s van attack in Toronto include eight women and two men, authorities said Friday as they released their identities and announced more charges against the man arrested in connection with the incident. Dr. Dirk Huyer, the chief coroner for Ontario, said the victims range in age from 22 to 94 years old, […]
  
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• Officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-04-2018 21:47 via twitter.com
  Officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Officers Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Person #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  27-04-2018 21:47 via twitter.com
  Officers Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Person #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• World needs to be ‘careful’ about potential Korean peace deal, says Freeland

  27-04-2018 21:46
  OTTAWA — The world needs to be “careful” to ensure historic talks between North and South Korea lead to a nuclear-free peninsula, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday as she welcomed a pledge by leaders of the two nations to work toward a formal end to hostilities. “We all need to be careful and […]
  
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• On April 27th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 21 y… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-04-2018 21:32 via twitter.com
  On April 27th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 21 y… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Provinces need more info about marijuana impairment testing technology: B.C.

  27-04-2018 21:22
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia may have unveiled its plan for regulating recreational marijuana, but the enforcement and testing for drug-impaired driving remains hazy. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says the provinces need to hear “ASAP” from the federal government about what technology might be approved in testing for drug-impairment. Currently, specially trained drug recognition officers conduct field sobriety tests […]
  
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• Trudeau urged to press G7 leaders for $1.3 billion for girls education

  27-04-2018 21:19
  OTTAWA — A coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations has asked Justin Trudeau to persuade his fellow G7 leaders to commit $1.3 billion over three years to help send millions of the world’s poorest girls to school. The Canadian Press has learned that the coalition of groups — which included the United Nations Children’s Fund, World Vision, […]
  
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• Sexual harassment allegations against Paikin unsubstantiated: investigation

  27-04-2018 20:35
  TORONTO — An independent investigation has cleared a veteran journalist with Ontario’s public broadcaster of sexual harassment allegations, saying Steve Paikin was more credible than the Toronto woman who made the accusations against him. In a report released Friday, investigator Rachel Turnpenney said while there is no doubt Sarah Thomson genuinely believes Paikin propositioned her, the evidence brought forward […]
  
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• AIKENS, Kevin Andrew “Pee Wee”

  27-04-2018 20:28
  Kevin took his final ride on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 57, peacefully at home. Cherished friend of Suzie Steinke. Kevin will forever be remembered by his siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family and the Steinke family. Pee Wee will be sadly missed by his co-workers and friends at the City of Sault […]
  
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• To commemorate those lives lost or injured, flags at all City facilities will be flown at half-mast on Saturday, Ap… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-04-2018 19:59 via twitter.com
  To commemorate those lives lost or injured, flags at all City facilities will be flown at half-mast on Saturday, Ap… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Latour wins $250,000

  27-04-2018 19:18 via saultstar.com
  
  An Elliot Lake woman pocketed $250,000 playing an OLG scratch ticket.
  
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• Elliot Lake Resident Wins Big!

  27-04-2018 18:18
  Congratulations to Debra Latour of Elliot Lake for winning a top prize of $250,000 with INSTANT GIANT MONEY MULTIPLIER (Game #2073). INSTANT GIANT MONEY MULTIPLIER was available for $10 a play and the top prize was $250,000. Odds of winning a prize were 1 in 3.87. The winning ticket was purchased at C & R […]
  
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• Social Equity Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/UR3QpBaJ5a

  27-04-2018 18:16 via twitter.com
  
  Social Equity Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/UR3QpBaJ5a
  
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• Provencher, Eugene

  27-04-2018 18:08
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview on Monday April 23, 2018 at the age of 81. Lovingly remembered by his son, Alan (Angela). Cherished grandfather of Abigail. Eugene was predeceased by his parents, Nestor and Blanche Provencher. Brother to 12 siblings and uncle too many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to Precious […]
  
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• Flood Watch in Effect for Goulais River

  27-04-2018 17:37
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) – Sault Ste. Marie District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for the Goulais River. Residents of the Sault Ste. Marie District should keep a close watch on water conditions, regularly check for updated messages and stay away from fast-moving rivers and […]
  
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• NAFTA: Negotiators discuss whether to keep pushing for deal through weekend

  27-04-2018 16:46
  WASHINGTON — NAFTA negotiators are entering a day of meetings beset by uncertainty. On their way into the talks, the lead ministers for Mexico and Canada say they are not sure whether this prolonged round will run into the weekend. There’s some pressure to get something announced by Tuesday. That’s when U.S. steel and tariffs kick in, U.S. trade […]
  
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• Servers used by Islamic State propaganda sites seized in Canada, Europe, US

  27-04-2018 15:57
  PARIS — Police in Europe, the United States and Canada have seized servers and data from Islamic State propaganda outlets in a multi-country operation aimed at tracking down radicals and crimping the group’s ability to spread its violent message. The two-day operation was the culmination of efforts started in late 2015, after co-ordinated IS attacks that killed 130 […]
  
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• W7 summit leaders end conference hoping their recommendations not ignored by G7

  27-04-2018 15:52
  OTTAWA — Feminist leaders from around the world who met this week in Ottawa say they have many nuanced ideas to address gender discrimination and inequality, but some are not convinced their recommendations will be heard at the upcoming G7 meetings. The first ever W7 summit ends today in Ottawa, after three days of discussions among a group […]
  
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• Ontario Supporting Home Grown Musical Talent

  27-04-2018 15:34
  Province Encouraging Innovation and International Competitiveness in the Music Industry Ontario is investing in the province’s music industry through more than 200 new grants that will help increase music production and attract new audiences to discover local artists. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, was at the Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario today to make the announcement on […]
  
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• Romano Congratulates Local NDP Candidate Nomination

  27-04-2018 15:25
  MPP Ross Romano extended congratulations and best wishes to Michele McCleave-Kennedy on Thursday evening after hearing news of her candidacy for the New Democratic Party for the June 7th election. “I want to wish Ms. McCleave-Kennedy the very best in the weeks ahead,” said Romano. “Putting your name forward to run for public office is […]
  
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• Ottawa's steel support 'greatly appreciated'

  27-04-2018 15:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma welcomes additional federal dollars to bolster Canadian trade enforcement.
  
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• Gas prices climbing across province

  27-04-2018 15:12 via saultstar.com
  
  Brace yourself for record gas prices.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie - TVO

  27-04-2018 14:22
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  In northern Ontario, more First Nations girls are strapping on the skates — and parents are seeing the benefits far beyond the rink. TVO Quick Links. The Agenda with Steve Paikin · Steve Paikin's Blog · TVOkids.com · mPower · Homework Help · TVO ILC ...
  
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• Flooding submerges trail, closes roads in Fredericton following rain, snow melt

  27-04-2018 14:11
  FREDERICTON — Parts of Fredericton were under water this morning after the St. John River began rising quickly and flooding the city’s downtown. Justice and Public Safety spokesman Geoffrey Downey says the flooding occurred faster than provincial officials were expecting after water levels rose rapidly overnight. He says the levels were at 7.8 metres early today, with flood […]
  
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• Nelson wins $10,000 at singing competition

  27-04-2018 14:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie native Reilly Nelson won $10,000 in a recent music challenge in the United States.
  
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• Longtime labour activist Michele McCleave-Kennedy named Ontario NDP candidate for Sault Ste. Marie

  27-04-2018 13:37
  At a lively nomination meeting at the Bushplane Museum, Ontario New Democrats in Sault Ste. Marie named longtime labour champion, worker’s rights’ activist and lifelong Saultite, Michele McCleave-Kennedy,  to represent the riding in the upcoming June 2018 provincial election “I’m so proud to be a part of Andrea Horwath’s team,” said McCleave-Kennedy. “The NDP platform […]
  
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• More cables may be damaged

  27-04-2018 13:32 via saultstar.com
  
  MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — A suspected anchor strike that severed two electric cables in the waterway linking Lakes Huron and Michigan may have damaged additional cables
  
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• McCleave-Kennedy wins NDP nomination

  27-04-2018 13:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Michele McCleave-Kennedy is the Sault Ste. Marie NDP candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
  
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• Broncos tribute concert expected to attract over 30 current and former NHLers

  27-04-2018 10:00
  SASKATOON — More than 30 current and former NHL players are expected at a tribute concert in Saskatoon tonight for the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Brendan Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens and Sean Monahan of the Calgary Flames are two of the players anticipated to be there. Other NHL stars such as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid […]
  
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• Trump threatens countries who don’t back US World Cup bid

  27-04-2018 04:53
  WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don’t back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Morocco also has bid to host soccer’s showcase. The FIFA Congress meets June 13 in Moscow to select the 2026 host, and a […]
  
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