Sault Ste. Marie news

• Lion cub briefly escapes enclosure in rural western Ontario: police

  01-06-2018 23:42
  KENILWORTH, Ont. — Police say a small lion cub was briefly on the loose in a rural area of western Ontario on Thursday. Ontario Provincial Police in Wellington County say they responded to an animal complaint at around 9 a.m., after a driver in Kenilworth, Ont., reported seeing the animal on the side of the […]
  
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• Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle granted bail with conditions

  01-06-2018 23:32
  OTTAWA — Former overseas hostage Joshua Boyle, who faces several assault charges, will be released on bail with strict conditions. Justice Robert Wadden handed down the decision today in Ontario court following a two-day proceeding earlier this week. Under the release conditions, Boyle must live with his parents in Smiths Falls, Ont., effectively under house […]
  
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• Doug Ford won’t say if he will march in annual Pride parade

  01-06-2018 22:57
  SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Doug Ford won’t say whether he’ll march in Toronto’s annual Pride parade if elected Ontario premier, prompting his rivals to question the Tory leader’s support of the LGBTQ community. Ford said Friday that he has not yet decided whether he will attend and participate in the event if he wins the June 7 vote. “When […]
  
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• “Ontario is open for business,” Ford Says. (Watch on Demand)

  01-06-2018 22:53
  PC Party Leader Doug Ford stopped by the Sault Friday morning as part of the final leg of his Northern Ontario tour to talk about how the Ontario PC Plan For The People will help working people find and keep good jobs and make ends meet. “Our plan is for the workers and steel workers […]
  
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• “Ontario is open for business,” Ford Says.

  01-06-2018 22:53
  PC Party Leader Doug Ford stopped by the Sault Friday morning as part of the final leg of his Northern Ontario tour to talk about how the Ontario PC Plan For The People will help working people find and keep good jobs and make ends meet. “Our plan is for the workers and steel workers […]
  
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• Canadian new vehicle sales decline for third consecutive month in May

  01-06-2018 22:48
  TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says sales of new light vehicles in Canada fell in May compared to the same month last year, the third month in a row to post a year-over-year decline. A total of 215,407 vehicles were sold, down 0.7 per cent from the May 2017 total of 216,861, but well ahead of 191,900 in April. […]
  
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• Tell public of trailer enforcement: BRUNI

  01-06-2018 22:24 via saultstar.com
  
  City police didn't do enough to warn motorists of a recent enforcement of trailers, vehicles and weight restrictions, a city councillor charges.
  
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• Transit Update - New bus routes and schedules take effect this Sunday, June 3. Please view saultstemarie.ca/transit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  01-06-2018 22:08 via twitter.com
  Transit Update - New bus routes and schedules take effect this Sunday, June 3. Please view saultstemarie.ca/transit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• MAURAGE – Joseph (Joey) Anthony

  01-06-2018 21:54
  Beloved husband of Yvonne Prokopchuk, Lucente, McGowan for 24 years. Mother in law Ellen Prokopchuk (late) Father in law John Prokopchuk (late). Loving father of John Lucente, McGowan (late), loving father of Cindy McGowan, Bill Hill and grandfather of Ellie and Riley McGowan-Hill.  Loving father of Marie Maurage. Dear brother-in-law of Lynne Donovan (Jerry), nephews […]
  
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• Towing – How to do it safely and lawfully!

  01-06-2018 21:46
  Sonny Spina and the Sault Ste. Marie Police are reminding people to be aware on how to tow properly. As the city had made complaints to the police concerning people towing what appeared to be oversized loads, the police knew it was necessary to take action when it comes to safety. After new training on […]
  
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• How impact of U.S. tariffs is likely to vary from one province to the next

  01-06-2018 21:37
  OTTAWA — The National Bank of Canada says the impact of new American tariffs on steel and aluminum will vary sharply from province to province, because of regional concentrations. Some comparisons: Steel exports to the U.S. over the last 12 months Ontario: $5.8 billion. Quebec: $1 billion B.C.: $0.3 billion Other provinces: $0.3 billion Aluminum […]
  
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• Sheehan Calls on House to Fight Tariffs

  01-06-2018 21:33
  Today, Terry Sheehan made a statement in the House of Commons regarding the unacceptable steel and aluminum tariffs the U.S. levied against Canada yesterday. Sheehan reiterated his support of the government’s position on these imposed tariffs as punitive, out of line with WTO and NAFTA regulations, and deserving of tough retaliatory counter measures. “This House […]
  
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• Local Women to Bring Brain Tumor Awareness Walk to The Sault

  01-06-2018 21:04
  Every day, 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour, says the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada’s website. May is Brain Tumor Awareness month, but there isn’t much going on in the Sault to commemorate this. That’s about to change. Christina Spadafora was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumour – a tumor that forms on […]
  
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• TOWNSEND, Donald James “Jim”

  01-06-2018 20:53
  Passed into the loving arms of his saviour on June 1st, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital in his 85th year. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruby and Harry Townsend, and his three brothers Lloyd, Bruce, and Kenneth. Jim is survived by his wife, Ann Marie (nee Morbin). They would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary […]
  
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• Ford promises NOHFC for Huron Centrail Railway

  01-06-2018 20:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontario PC leader Doug Ford said he’lluse the Northern Ontario Heritage FundCorp. to keep the Huron Central Railwayline chugging between Sault Ste. Marieand Sudbury.
  
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• Bruce Street between Queen Street and Wellington Street will be closed to throughway traffic for approximately 6 mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  01-06-2018 20:02 via twitter.com
  Bruce Street between Queen Street and Wellington Street will be closed to throughway traffic for approximately 6 mo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Sault College posts surplus

  01-06-2018 19:37 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College ended the 2017-2018 financial year with a $2.2-million surplus.
  
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• A Creepy Crawly Nuisance?

  01-06-2018 19:29
  A lot of us find them creepy, crawly and pretty much a nuisance! But believe it or not, tent caterpillars are suppose to be here! ONN TV spoke to a couple of Doctors who know everything there is to know about the leaf munching critters and how much longer they’ll be here.!
  
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• This is Where the PUC will be Working Next Week

  01-06-2018 19:00
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (1 June 2018) – PUC wishes to advise the public of the following activities for the week of June 4th, 2018. This notice is organized into four sections; Electrical Line Clearing (Tree Trimming), Infrastructure Renewal, Water Operations Activities, and Unidirectional Flushing Program (UDF). ELECTRICAL LINE CLEARING PROGRAM (TREE TRIMMING) Each year, […]
  
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• Ontario PC Leader visits Sault Ste. Marie - CTVNews.ca

  01-06-2018 18:47 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Ontario PC Leader visits Sault Ste. Marie
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  Ontario PC Party Leader Doug Ford made a campaign stop in Sault Ste. Marie Friday. He praised United Steelworks Local 2251 for endorsing incumbent Ross Romano saying that everyone, regardless of previous political affiliation, is welcome in his party.and more »
  
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• GAWANT, Audrey Elaine

  01-06-2018 18:14
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Daughter of the late John and Mary Gawant. Fondly remembered by her siblings Elsie (late Ron), Fred (Judy) and Janice (Anthony). Cherished aunt of Greg (Jackie), Marla (Don), Eric (Sarah), Charissa (Jordan), Sam (Hollie), Katie (Frank) and Toni (Matt). Loved great aunt […]
  
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• Mission accomplished for college grads

  01-06-2018 17:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Natural environment technician – conservation and management students
  
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• Young Leaders gets 'really great' start

  01-06-2018 17:50 via saultstar.com
  
  Amarrah DeLuca gives top marks for getting involved at school.
  
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• Never Leave Anything Alive Inside A Car On A Hot Day, A New Research Paper Is Emphasizing.

  01-06-2018 17:49
  Don’t count on a shady parking spot to save a child left in the back seat on a hot day. Never leave anything alive inside a car on a hot day, a new research paper is emphasizing. ‘Evaluating the impact of solar radiation on pediatric heat balance within enclosed, hot vehicles’, by researchers Jennifer K. […]
  
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• Toronto stock market edges up, while U.S. stocks surge higher; loonie down

  01-06-2018 17:30
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was higher in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the energy, technology and consumer staples sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 11.14 points to 16,072.64, after 90 minutes of trading. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 204.37 points to 24,620.21. The S&P 500 index […]
  
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• Canada Post, CUPW given 90 days to settle rural, urban pay equity dispute

  01-06-2018 16:58
  OTTAWA — An arbitrator has given Canada Post and its biggest union until the end of August to reach an agreement in a pay equity dispute that could end up costing the post office millions of dollars. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is hailing the ruling as a victory for women, but thousands of men employed […]
  
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• Groceries put down pants

  01-06-2018 16:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Two people allegedly put groceries down the front of their pants at a grocery store in Elliot Lake in mid-May.
  
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• Bruce St. Closed between Queen and Wellington

  01-06-2018 16:47
  The City’s Public Works and Engineering Services Department would like to inform motorists that Bruce Street between Queen Street and Wellington Street will be closed to throughway traffic for approximately 6 months beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4. The closure is necessary to facilitate reconstruction work. Motorists are urged to be cautious and […]
  
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• Candidates square off Tuesday at City Hall

  01-06-2018 16:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Chamber debate set
  
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• Baloney Meter: did Liberals break promise on overhauling environmental reviews?

  01-06-2018 13:30
  OTTAWA — “The prime minister has broken two promises, two direct promises that put us in this position. One was breaking the promise to renew the environmental assessment process with the (National Energy Board) and secondly a promise to end fossil fuel subsidies. He’s broken two promises.” — Jagmeet Singh, May 23 ___ To get […]
  
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• Letter to spouse applying for Canadian citizenship ‘offensive,’ Kwan says

  01-06-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — A letter sent by a Canadian immigration officer to a couple questioning the legitimacy of their marriage includes language that an NDP MP says is “offensive and insulting.” Federal NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan has asked Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen to look into what she calls a systemic problem with the way Hussen’s department is treating citizenship […]
  
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• Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities Case Continues Monday.

  01-06-2018 03:26
  May 31, 2018 SUDBURY, ON – Final arguments for the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Annuity case will begin Monday, June 4,2018 in Sudbury at the Radisson Hotel. The RHT Annuity case has been in court since September of 2017. Twenty-one Anishinabek communities with annuitants under the RHTtook the federal and provincial governments to court to […]
  
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• Local MP Terry Sheehan Responds to Trump’s Tariffs

  01-06-2018 02:39
  Local MP Terry Sheehan spoke with SaultOnline in response to Trump’s imposed Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, slated to take place at midnight on Thursday. “We’re going to continue to stand for steel,” he said. “I’ve spoken to people in the local community, including Algoma, and they appreciate the forceful actions and concrete actions that have […]
  
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• Local 2251 & Algoma Steel Reacts to Trump Tariff Updated

  01-06-2018 01:06
  Minutes after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian Steel, ONNtv’s Lou-Anne Young Talked live to Mike Da Prat , President of Local USW 2251 about how this move will impact Canadian Steel , namely Algoma Steel and Sault Ste. Marie. “It’s not (good for Algoma), Da Prat said. “However, I’ve been dealing with […]
  
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• ERRATIC DRIVER IMPAIRED BY DRUG AND ALCOHOL

  01-06-2018 00:37
  ERRATIC DRIVER IMPAIRED BY DRUG AND ALCOHOL (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 28, 2018 at approximately 10:20 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members received a call of a pick-up truck being driven at a high rate of speed and in an erratic manner on Highway 108 just south of the City […]
  
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