Sault Ste. Marie news

• It’s Mulch Time

  23-05-2018 23:29
  Gardeners and landscapers in the Sault Ste Marie area may be interested in this upcoming Clean North event. Mulch made from the Christmas trees collected and chipped up last January, will be available to the public, free by donation.  Please bring your own containers and our volunteers will help you fill and load. So come […]
  
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• Human Trafficking DOES Happen Here, H.O.P.E. Alliance says

  23-05-2018 23:04
  Most people have heard of human trafficking – which is often described as modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act – but did you know it can happen in your own backyard? The Health, Opportunities, and Preventing Exploitation Alliance, an outreach committee […]
  
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• Government cuts short debate on election law reforms, opposition outraged

  23-05-2018 22:57
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is shutting down debate on a massive bill to overhaul laws governing federal elections as it rushes to ensure the reforms can be implemented in time for the 2019 election. Government House leader Bardish Chagger says opposition parties left her no option but to invoke time allocation to end second reading debate […]
  
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• Working to help trafficking victims

  23-05-2018 22:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Taylor Piazza knows some people think human trafficking doesn't happen in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• A Place to Connect

  23-05-2018 22:26
  The Early On Child and Family Centre at St. Basil’s School opened today. The centre is one of five main centres in the city that combines former Family Support Programs, Parenting and Family Literacy Centres and Best Start Hubs.  The other sites will open over the next two weeks. The centres are open to the […]
  
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• Carpenter - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/Qf6S7AmoSM

  23-05-2018 22:07 via twitter.com
  
  Carpenter - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/Qf6S7AmoSM
  
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• Small Newfoundland town that rejected rainbow crosswalk to hold Pride Week

  23-05-2018 21:06
  SPRINGDALE, N.L. — A Newfoundland town that received national attention when it refused to permit a rainbow crosswalk has now agreed to hold a Pride Week. The town of Springdale came under scrutiny last month after refusing to allow the colourful crosswalk near Indian River High School. The town council rejected the students’ bid, with Mayor Dave […]
  
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• Driver of black SUV sought

  23-05-2018 21:05 via saultstar.com
  
  City police want to find the driver of this black SUV.
  
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• Thessalon man charged in Parry Sound

  23-05-2018 20:51 via saultstar.com
  A Thessalon man was charged after a vehicle was stopped in Parry Sound on May 17.
  
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• Doug Ford says he’ll release fully costed platform before the election

  23-05-2018 20:51
  With two weeks left in Ontario’s election campaign, Doug Ford is refusing to say when his Progressive Conservatives will release a fully costed platform, except to insist it will be before voters head to the polls. Ford has come under increasing attack from his political rivals for his perceived failure to produce a complete platform. Polls […]
  
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• An NDP government could mean endless strikes, high unemployment, rivals warn

  23-05-2018 20:49
  TORONTO — If you believe Doug Ford and Kathleen Wynne, an NDP government would bring Ontario indefinite strikes, high unemployment, skyrocketing taxes, and farmlands lost to wind turbines. The Progressive Conservative leader and the Liberal premier raised the alarm Wednesday about what they consider the risks of supporting the New Democrats, after recent polls suggest the party is tied with the Tories […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Troy Robert Bozowskyi

  23-05-2018 20:42
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Troy Robert Bozowskyi, 29, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 CC 354(1)(A) POSSESSION STOLEN PROPERTY CC 342(1)(C) USE STOLEN CREDIT CARD CC 430(4) MISCHIEF UNDER $ 5,000 CC 91(2) POSSESS PROHIBITED WEAPON If you […]
  
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• Relay For Life Weekly Giveaway (Round #2), 4 Chances to WIN 2 Times a Week!!

  23-05-2018 19:54
  RELAY FOR LIFE is just around the corner on June 15th at the John Rhodes Community Centre from 7:00pm-1:00am, but there is still time to register as a participant, survivor, or team! This year, the theme is Stars of Hope and there will be food, activity stations, bouncy houses, and much more on-site! The Survivor […]
  
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  23-05-2018 19:36 via twitter.com
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• ANDREYKO, Annie (nee Acciavatti)

  23-05-2018 18:57
  At the FJ Davey Home on Monday, May 21, 2018, just weeks before her 97th birthday. Predeceased by her parents Caesar and Carmel Acciavatti. Loving sister of her 99 year old brother Carmen, late Angeline Toffoli (late Ugo), late Dominic (late Alice), late Jim (late Nonna), late Rose Sirie, late Frank and close friend and […]
  
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• PICCOLO, Elio

  23-05-2018 18:46
  Passed away surrounded by family on May 19th, 2018 at the age of 73, in Sault Ste Marie, ON, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved husband of Mary-Lou for 46 years, and loving father of David (Kestine). Dear brother of the late Lucia Piccoli (Ermes), the late Francesco (Terry), and Viktor. Special brother-in-law to […]
  
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• Bringing Home Medals

  23-05-2018 18:23
  This year we are very proud and excited that our community had three athletes participating in the Special Olympics National Bowling Championships in PEI (May 13-17).  Andrew Evans, Brody Hill and Terry Colizza are bringing home medals!  Congratulations to each of them! Terry Colizza 2nd, Brody Hill 2nd and Andrew Evans 4th in Singles. Brody […]
  
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• Payroll Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/ligjxZ4hHc

  23-05-2018 17:01 via twitter.com
  
  Payroll Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/ligjxZ4hHc
  
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• Pedestrian, 83, dies of injuries

  23-05-2018 16:59 via saultstar.com
  
  A man who was struck by a SUV at a west-end intersection early Tuesday afternoon has died of his injures.
  
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• Murder Suspect in Custody

  23-05-2018 16:43
  Acting on the strength of an arrest warrant, the Timmins Police Service has apprehended Richard (“Ricky”) GREEN, 41, of Timmins (Schumacher) without incident late Tuesday (May 22nd). GREEN is being held in custody on the strength of an arrest warrant on charges of: Murder in the second degree contrary to s. 235(1) of the Criminal […]
  
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• The Aktion Club and Kiwanis of Lakeshore came for a visit last night! It’s always great to have visitors at the fir… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  23-05-2018 15:53 via twitter.com
  The Aktion Club and Kiwanis of Lakeshore came for a visit last night! It’s always great to have visitors at the fir… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Accused serial killer Bruce McArthur makes a court appearance

  23-05-2018 15:34
  TORONTO — A man accused of killing men associated with Toronto’s gay village appeared briefly in court today. Bruce McArthur was remanded in custody until June 22 for what is expected to be another short appearance. Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, McArthur, 66, said little during the short appearance via video link. He looked downcast […]
  
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• It's time to check your in-house alarms sootoday.com/local-news/its… via @SooToday

  23-05-2018 15:21 via twitter.com
  It's time to check your in-house alarms sootoday.com/local-news/its… via @SooToday
  
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• Johnston joins board

  23-05-2018 15:01 via saultstar.com
  
  David Johnston has joined the board of Schlegel Health Care and Homewood Health.
  
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• Major work planned for I-75 business spur

  23-05-2018 14:17 via saultstar.com
  
  Major work on I-75 business spur in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., starts on Tuesday.
  
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• SAH's Liedke gets new job

  23-05-2018 14:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital's vice-president and chief financial officer starts a new job at a Sudbury health care facility in August.
  
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• G7 and European Union unite to reject recent election in Venezuela

  23-05-2018 13:56
  OTTAWA — Canada and its fellow G7 countries along with the European Union issued a joint statement today saying they are united in rejecting and denouncing the recent presidential election in Venezuela. The May 20 election of Nicolas Maduro has already attracted widespread condemnation, with Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland earlier calling the vote “illegitimate […]
  
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• No suitors emerge for pipeline project stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms

  23-05-2018 13:55
  CALGARY — With just over a week remaining until the May 31 deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into builder Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd.’s shoes. Analysts and observers say they remain perplexed by Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s comment last week that “plenty of investors would be interested in […]
  
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• Notley to skip western premiers meeting today, but slams leader who’s there

  23-05-2018 13:54
  EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley won’t be at today’s meeting of the western premiers in Yellowknife, but she made some choice remarks about one of the leaders who will be there. Notley told reporters yesterday that B.C. Premier John Horgan is trying to shut down the Trans Mountain pipeline and take $15 billion out of the Canadian […]
  
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• A Tribe Called Red plays Rankin Arena

  23-05-2018 13:44 via saultstar.com
  
  A Tribe Called Red plays at Rankin Arena on Wednesday night.
  
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• Pedestrian dies of injuries

  23-05-2018 13:29 via saultstar.com
  
  A man who was struck by a SUV at a west-end intersection early Tuesday afternoon has died of his injures.
  
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• UPDATE Second Line West MVC #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  23-05-2018 11:01 via twitter.com
  UPDATE Second Line West MVC #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• At approximately 12:45 p.m. officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service resp… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  23-05-2018 11:01 via twitter.com
  At approximately 12:45 p.m. officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service resp… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Pedestrian Struck by Black SUV Dies in Hospital

  23-05-2018 04:16
  At approximately 12:45 p.m. earlier today, officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Second Line West near Turner Avenue. An adult male pedestrian was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  At the time a black SUV was travelling […]
  
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• Regina symphony members help Prince Charles celebrate 70th birthday

  23-05-2018 02:19
  REGINA — It was sweet music to the ears of five members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra when they heard they would have a chance to mingle with royalty at a very private party. The five were at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after being invited to the 70th birthday celebration for Prince Charles. It was also the […]
  
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• Giving the gift of life

  23-05-2018 01:17 via saultstar.com
  
  Kayla Thompson gives blood during a Canadian Blood Service clinic Tuesday afternoon at Bridgeview Banquet Hall. The Sault Area Hospital physiotherapy assistant is a regular donor. The clinic began Monday and winds up Wednesday.
  
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• Conservatives and Liberals React to NDP

  23-05-2018 01:05
  Following up on the  NDP promises regarding the Huron Central Railway, both the Liberals and the Conservatives released statements commenting on what was said. Ross Romano of the PC’s was not happy with the comments, as he believes it is just an act to have voters side with the NDP’s. In his press release he […]
  
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• Adult male pedestrian received life-threatening injuries

  23-05-2018 00:29 via saultstar.com
  
  An adult male was taken to hospital early Tuesday afternoon with life-threatening injuries after being struck near the intersection of Second Line West and Turner Avenue.Police are looking for a black SUV with tinted windows they say struck the pedestrian, then fled the scene eastbound on Second Line West. The victim’s name has not been released.An
  
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• ‘Vote smart, vote strategically’ says Madahbee

  23-05-2018 00:17
  ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 22, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is encouraging Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote in the upcoming June 7 provincial election – and to vote strategically. “Pay attention to your riding and vote strategically,” says Grand Council Chief Madahbee. “We cannot go backwards and elect a premier who […]
  
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