Sault Ste. Marie news

• Thirty Years, Supporting Excellent Healthcare

  27-06-2018 23:41
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (June 28, 2018) – The Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) Board of Directors and Staff will soon be recruiting for an Executive Director to replace its leader. Cheryl Pavoni, Executive Director of SAHF, advised the Board in the fall that she is ready for the next stage of her life, retirement, […]
  
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• Are parody Twitter accounts ‘fake news’? Liberals, Conservatives disagree

  27-06-2018 23:02
  OTTAWA — Liberal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says parody social media accounts that deliberately try to mislead readers are a form of identity theft that need to be addressed. McKenna herself was targeted by a parody account that was shut down Tuesday by Twitter after the government complained, only to spring up again just hours later with a slightly […]
  
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• Harvey, Brian

  27-06-2018 22:05
  The family of Brian Harvey regrets his passing at ARCH on Wednesday June 27, 2018. Brian leaves behind his loving wife, Carol, his son, Adam, daughters, Sarah and Theresa and step son, Mikeal Wilhelm. Proud papa of Ethan, Ayla and Lola. Predeceased by his parents, William and Theresa. He will be missed by his brother […]
  
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• MCCLUSKIE, Laura May (nee Aelick)

  27-06-2018 21:59
  With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Laura, at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday June 27, 2018 in her 88th year. Laura was predeceased by husbands, Cleo McCluskie and Edward Premo. Loving mother of David Premo (Lee) and Linda Stewart (Douglas). Cherished grandma of Allison (Rob), Andrew, Matthew and Brianna. Proud great-grandma of […]
  
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• Annual City Beautification Awards to return in 2019 saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-…

  27-06-2018 21:59 via twitter.com
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• Cycling for Reconciliation

  27-06-2018 21:43
  When the Right Reverend Rob Hardwick, Bishop of the Diocese of Qu’Appelle (Anglican), decided to cycle across the country he knew it would be challenging, but a collision outside of Wawa made it even more so. The Bishop who is is cycling across Canada praying for unity, healing & reconciliation whilst raising funds, with his […]
  
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• Premier-Designate Doug Ford will Build Memorial to Honour Canadian Heroes of the War in Afghanistan

  27-06-2018 21:33
  TORONTO — Premier-Designate Doug Ford today committed to building Ontario’s first provincial public memorial to honour Canadian heroes of the war in Afghanistan. Ford made this announcement while addressing a joint Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting with the Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces. “A new generation of heroes, who fought bravely against the terrorists of Al […]
  
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• Trade dispute to figure prominently in central bank’s rate decision: Poloz

  27-06-2018 21:22
  OTTAWA — The impacts of the escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute will “figure prominently” in the Bank of Canada’s decision-making process for its upcoming interest-rate decision, governor Stephen Poloz said in a speech Wednesday. In prepared remarks of his address, Poloz said the bank has been incorporating into its projections the fallout of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs as well as retaliatory measures by Can
  
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• Today @chiefstevenson1 was proud to join Sgt. Kevin Redsky in Garden River as he walks across #Canada to raise awar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-06-2018 20:52 via twitter.com
  Today @chiefstevenson1 was proud to join Sgt. Kevin Redsky in Garden River as he walks across #Canada to raise awar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• No one injured when rifle discharges

  27-06-2018 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
  No one was injured Tuesday when a firearm was tossed off of a roof and went off when it hit the ground in “close proximity” to police standing below.Officers with the Emergency Services Unit, Patrol Services Division and Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police searched a residence in the 300 block of Albert Street West in rel
  
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• Suspended Vice-Admiral Norman to be removed as military’s second-in-command

  27-06-2018 20:30
  OTTAWA — Suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman will be shuffled out of his position as the military’s second-in-command on Thursday, as the criminal case against him works its way through the court system. The move comes 18 months after Norman was relieved of his duties as vice chief of defence staff for allegedly leaking government secrets […]
  
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• Bertrand, Glen Dale (Bappa)

  27-06-2018 20:29
  Passed away on June 21, 2018 at the age of 62. Lovingly remembered by his daughter, April Bananish. Grandfather of Adrian Berg, late Darian Berg, Dawson Whitaker, Aaric Berg and Everett Bananish-McKinnon. He will be missed by his sister, Carol Robison and brother, Lloyd Bertrand and late Kenneth Bertrand. Son of the late Leonard and Christine […]
  
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• Winona Has Some Questions

  27-06-2018 20:18
  One of the ward candidates in the upcoming Municipal Election has raised some questions about the future ownership of the restaurant at the John Rhodes after it was brought up at Monday’s City Council meeting. Should the city be in the restaurant business? ONN TV spoke to Winona Hutchison about her concerns.
  
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• Past pot conviction won’t automatically prevent involvement in cannabis industry

  27-06-2018 19:44
  OTTAWA — The federal government is imposing strict regulations aimed at ensuring organized crime doesn’t infiltrate the recreational marijuana market once cannabis becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But officials say that doesn’t mean individuals with past convictions for possession or even trafficking of cannabis will automatically be excluded from participating in the burgeoning […]
  
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• Four Arrested for Firearms Offenses

  27-06-2018 19:33
  On June 26th, 2018 officers with the Emergency Services Unit, Patrol Services Division and Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police searched a residence in the 300 block of Albert Street West in relation to firearms offenses and 2 individuals that were wanted. As a result, 24 year old Brandon Wyatt of Old […]
  
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• A Letter to Washington D.C.

  27-06-2018 19:09
  The Parliamentary All-Party Steel Caucus based in Ottawa, has sent a letter to  the Congressional Steel Caucus in Washington D.C. The letter was sent via email on June 21, 2018 and by Canada Post on June 21, 2018. The correspondence was drafted to express a continued interest on behalf of the All-Party Steel Caucus in […]
  
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• GERVASI, Dominic Joseph

  27-06-2018 18:53
  Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the age of 74. Born in Simbario, Italy on May 5, 1944 to the late Bruno and Marianna Gervasi (nee Cirillo). When Dominic was 11 years old, he and his brother moved from Italy […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Jody Leo William Burns

  27-06-2018 18:22
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Jody Leo William Burns, 24, who is wanted for: CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION X 2 If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at (705) […]
  
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• Senate committee urges feds to reform programs to help people with disabilities,

  27-06-2018 18:20
  OTTAWA — A Senate committee tasked with studying the Disability Tax Credit and a disabilities savings plan says the two programs need to be overhauled and is urging the government to do more to help the disabled. Sen. Art Eggleton says less than 40 per cent of people living with disabilities can access the two programs, partly because of the […]
  
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• Four Arrested for Firearms Offences #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  27-06-2018 18:02 via twitter.com
  Four Arrested for Firearms Offences #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• TSB calls for update to railway employee training, qualification rules

  27-06-2018 17:52
  TORONTO — Canada’s transportation safety watchdog is urging the federal government to modernize training and qualification rules for railway employees to keep up with evolving practices. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has been pushing Transport Canada to update its Railway Employee Qualification Standards Regulations since 2003, but is renewing the call after completing […]
  
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• Ford axes Wood Heat program, Wawa dismayed

  27-06-2018 17:52 via saultstar.com
  
  On Friday, the Wawa and Sioux Lookout communities were advised that the incoming provincial government has shut down the Wood Heat Pilot program effective immediately.
  
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• Former student at Royal Military College charged with sexual assault

  27-06-2018 17:42
  OTTAWA — A captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force serving in Nova Scotia has been charged with sexually assaulting another member of the Forces almost four years ago while the two were at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service says Capt. Richard Harding has been charged with sexual […]
  
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• Facebook to fact-check Canadian news stories and reduce spread of false articles

  27-06-2018 17:06
  TORONTO — Facebook Canada will launch a third-party, fact-checking program to root out fake news and provide users with more context on articles they read on the platform. The program is a collaboration with newswire service Agence France-Presse, who will have fact-checkers in Canada to review stories from local news outlets and rate their accuracy. Content the fact-checkers […]
  
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• Costs of Recent Trade Policies Rack Up

  27-06-2018 16:44
  Thomas J. Donohue President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration imposing tariffs. Our nation’s critical trading relationships are growing more complicated by the day. Using a combination of tariffs and tough negotiating tactics, the Trump administration is attempting to solve a number of real and serious trade challenges facing […]
  
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• Mechanic I - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/dKNpo3WxK8

  27-06-2018 16:40 via twitter.com
  
  Mechanic I - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/dKNpo3WxK8
  
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• Rag Causes Smoke

  27-06-2018 16:08
  On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, shortly after 3p.m., Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service crews responded to a call at a commercial kitchen in the 200 block of Second Line West. Upon arrival, fire crews identified smoke coming from a dryer in the laundry room of the building. The smoke was confined to the laundry room […]
  
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• NewsAlert:Hamilton-area homeowner found not guilty of second-degree murder

  27-06-2018 15:52
  HAMILTON — A jury has found a Hamilton-area homeowner not guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man who broke into his truck. Peter Khill, 28, admitted he shot Jon Styres but said he fired in self-defence, believing Styres was about to shoot him. The incident occurred in the dark, in the early […]
  
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• OPP says 'slow down' this Canada Day weekend

  27-06-2018 15:38 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachments are reminding motorists to exercise caution when travelling this Canada Day long weekend.
  
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• United Steelworkers' union approves Tentative Memorandum of Agreement

  27-06-2018 15:30 via saultstar.com
  
  On Tuesday, the members of Local Union 2251 voted to ratify the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement.
  
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• New Ward Boundaries: How do they effect you?

  27-06-2018 15:15
  Sault Ste. Marie’s Deputy CAO and City Clerk, Malcolm White, dropped by the ONNtv Studio to talk about what Saultites need to be aware of in the upcoming municipal election in terms of the adjusted ward boundaries. This year, our wards go from 6 to 5, from 12 city councillors to 10. The new boundaries […]
  
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• New Ward Boundaries: How do they affect you?

  27-06-2018 15:15
  Sault Ste. Marie’s Deputy CAO and City Clerk, Malcolm White, dropped by the ONNtv Studio to talk about what Saultites need to be aware of in the upcoming municipal election in terms of the adjusted ward boundaries. This year, our wards go from 6 to 5, from 12 city councillors to 10. The new boundaries […]
  
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• Head on over to the Bellevue Park Band Shell today from 11 am - 3 pm to celebrate #MulticulturalismDay. Games, worl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-06-2018 14:51 via twitter.com
  Head on over to the Bellevue Park Band Shell today from 11 am - 3 pm to celebrate #MulticulturalismDay. Games, worl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Steelworkers 2251 vote to accept agreement

  27-06-2018 14:12 via saultstar.com
  
  On June 26th, 2018, the members of Local Union 2251 voted to ratify the Tentative
  
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• Corus Entertainment slashes dividend, reports $935.9M third-quarter loss

  27-06-2018 14:05
  TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. slashed its dividend as part of a plan to reduce its debt as it reported a loss of $935.9 million in its latest quarter as it took a $1.01-billion non-cash impairment charge related to broadcast licenses and goodwill. The company said Wednesday it will pay a quarterly dividend of six […]
  
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• Canopy Growth reports $61.5M Q4 loss as it prepares for legal marijuana market

  27-06-2018 13:23
  SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $61.5 million as it prepared for the launch of the legal Canadian recreational cannabis market later this year. The loss amounted to 31 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a loss of $12 million or eight cents per […]
  
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• Senate, Duffy head to court over whether senator can sue upper chamber

  27-06-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Lawyers for the Senate will go before an Ottawa judge this morning to argue that Sen. Mike Duffy can’t sue the upper chamber over his dramatic and protracted suspension without pay five years ago. Duffy is seeking more than $7.8 million in damages from the Senate and the RCMP in the wake of […]
  
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• Almost Half of Unpaid Caregivers of Seniors With Dementia Experience Distress.

  27-06-2018 04:58
  A new report released Tuesday, June 26, 2018, paints a national picture of dementia and its impact on health systems and Canadians. The research found that unpaid caregivers of seniors with dementia are more likely to experience distress and spend more time providing care compared with caregivers of other seniors. This information is a part […]
  
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• Local Union 2251 Voted to Ratify the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement.

  27-06-2018 04:43
  On June 26th, 2018, the members of Local Union 2251 voted to ratify the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement. The members accepted the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement by 76%.  There was a 55% turnout to vote.  
  
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• Breaking: Local Union 2251 Voted to Ratify the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement.

  27-06-2018 04:43
  For Immediate Release On June 26th, 2018, the members of Local Union 2251 voted to ratify the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement. The members accepted the Tentative Memorandum of Agreement by 76%.  There was a 55% turnout to vote. Mike Da Prat President
  
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• Black Bears make Surprise Visit to the Superior Media Studios.

  27-06-2018 03:24
  Quelle Surprise! We had some excitement on the grounds of the Saultonline – MyAlgoma – ONNtv studios tonight. Earlier this evening, a mama bear and her cub were looking to set up an interview time for a story featuring green spaces and the natural environment. Mama bear was camera shy and the two left without […]
  
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• Tory MPs Looking for Ideas to Shield Jobs, Economy from U.S. Tariffs

  27-06-2018 03:20
  OTTAWA — Seven Conservative MPs plan to spend the summer travelling the country in search of ideas on how best to protect the economy and jobs from crippling tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. They’re calling it the “Defend Local Jobs Tour” and it will start in July and run through August. The MPs intend […]
  
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• Thornton Honoured in his Hometown

  27-06-2018 01:26
  Over the weekend, a former Soo Greyhound and current NHL star was honoured in his hometown. In his hometown of St. Thomas, Ontario, Joe Thornton had an arena named after him along with being added to the city’s Wall of Fame. The Timken Centre, which is home to the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s St. […]
  
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• NDP to Ford: don’t scrap the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

  27-06-2018 00:39
  The NDP MPP-elect for Kiiwetinoong, Sol Mamakwa, released the following statement: “Together Ontario has made progress, and if it’s true that Doug Ford plans to dismantle and do away with the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR), it will have a profound negative impact on Indigenous people and the province. MIRR has resolved long […]
  
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• Media Groups Speak Out on Charges Against Ontario Journalists Arrested on the Job

  27-06-2018 00:36
  Two media advocacy groups say charges against a pair of Ontario journalists arrested on the job are an assault on freedom of the press. The groups say Aylmer Express publisher John Hueston and his son, editor Brett Hueston, were arrested last year while trying to report on a vehicle crash on a road near Lake […]
  
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