Sault Ste. Marie news

• Blue Jays sweep Nationals with 8-6 victory

  17-06-2018 23:04
  TORONTO — Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte hit consecutive homers in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. The game was tied at 6 before Hernandez and Solarte connected against Ryan Madson (1-3). Hernandez hit his 12th homer and Solarte belted his […]
  
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• UPDATE: Environment Canada Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch

  17-06-2018 21:05
  UPDATE Monday Morning 8am Environment Canada has expired the watch for the area. Drizzle and fog will end sometime Monday afternoon then clearing Previous Report Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Thunderstorms will develop this […]
  
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• Environment Canada Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch

  17-06-2018 21:05
  Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and early this evening. Some of these storms might become severe. The main threat is the heavy downpours. Strong wind gusts are also possible. […]
  
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• Short Track Auto Racing Back at Laird Township!

  17-06-2018 20:07
  Laird Township in Northern Ontario will hear the engines roar after a two-year hiatus with short track auto racing returning to the area on Friday, June 22nd. The event will consist of four divisions taking to the track, with 4 Cylinders, ABC, Modifieds and Super Late Models. They will hit the Superior International Motorplex in […]
  
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• Notice: Power Back on at Market Mall

  17-06-2018 19:39
  It has been reported that the Market Mall’s power has been restored after being out due to power transformer blowing out yesterday afternoon. Stores are opened and it is business as usual at the Market Mall location. The original story can be found here.
  
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• Parks Canada Sure Knows How to Host a Big Picnic

  17-06-2018 19:26
  People of all ages came out to the third annual Lock’s Big Picnic, held at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site on Saturday. This year’s event included live entertainment, activities for all ages, and Parks Canada airbrush tattoos. Supporting local, food and craft beer were brought in from local vendors. There was also […]
  
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• Ramifications of a trade war: an expert look at the numbers for Canada

  17-06-2018 19:00
  OTTAWA — A new analysis of escalating trade disputes involving the United States warns that a deterioration into an all-out, global trade war would knock North America’s economies into recession. The report by Scotiabank said if the U.S. breaks all trade ties with its partners — and imposes across-the-board tariffs that average 20 per cent — then Canada and […]
  
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• Bikers Come Together for Autism Awareness

  17-06-2018 18:16
  Hundreds of bikers gathered at Highland Ford on Saturday for the sixth annual Algoma Ride for Autism. This ride brings the biker community together to raise awareness and donate money for autism while doing something they’re passionate about – riding their motorcycles. Ride organizer Jamie Boston said he’s been involved with the ride since its inception […]
  
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• Fire on Wellington Street Damages Home

  17-06-2018 16:45
  Firefighters responded to a blaze at 50 Wellington St. late Saturday, around 11:30pm. It has been reported by platoon Chief Rob Greve of the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services that no one was hurt. However, damage to the home is extensive, and spread next door to Sault Ste. Marie International Karate Daigaku. This is one […]
  
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• I Choose… Peace (by Julie Hryniewicz)

  17-06-2018 15:39
  I remember driving all the way to Florida and back, without a radio. I took my cargo minivan that I used for my candy machine business, during my university days. Since I needed to get away, I loaded up with clothing, a pillow, a blanket, $800 cash and some room on my credit card. The […]
  
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• Leafs GM Kyle Dubas revelling in Marlies’ win, primed for NHL draft, free agency

  17-06-2018 13:16
  TORONTO — Kyle Dubas promised his wife he would continue to show emotion after becoming general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He kept his word — and then some — when the Marlies, Toronto’s American Hockey League affiliate he oversaw the last four seasons, won the Calder Cup earlier this week. Dubas was passed the trophy during on-ice celebrations by head coach Sheldon Keefe, […]
  
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• United Way gets site for food centre

  17-06-2018 08:31 via saultstar.com
  
  United Way's food security division is taking root at Canadian Croatian Hall.
  
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• Residence burns on Wellington Street West

  17-06-2018 06:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters were called to 50 Wellington St. W., late Saturday night for a residential fire.
  
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• The Sault Fights Cancer at Annual Relay for Life (26 photos)

  17-06-2018 02:26
  The Canadian Cancer Society hosted their annual Relay for Life event on Friday June 15th at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The nationwide event is meant to bring communities together to celebrate survivors, honour those who have been lost to cancer, and commit to raising funds to fight all types of cancer. SaultOnline/ONNtv was proud […]
  
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