Sault Ste. Marie news

• Kamzol returning to Cougars

  11-07-2018 23:44
  On Tuesday, the Sault College Cougars men’s hockey team have announced that defenceman Jamie Kamzol will be returning to the team for the 2018-2019 season. Last season with the Cougars, the 1996 birth year defenceman scored 10 goals and set up 7 others in 13 games. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native will also continue […]
  
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• Cancelling Wind Project could Cost over $100 million, Company warns

  11-07-2018 23:35
  TORONTO — Cancelling an eastern Ontario green energy project that has been under development for nearly a decade could cost more than $100 million, the president of the company said Wednesday, warning that the dispute could be headed to the courts. Ontario’s governing Progressive Conservatives said this week that one of their first priorities during […]
  
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• Vendors market launched in Prince Township

  11-07-2018 23:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Business was thriving for Diana Grandinetti (left), her children, Jake and Abby, and her mother, Anna Cavaliere, at the recent launch of the vendors market in the Prince Township events pavilion. The Base Line family’s most sought-after items were freshly baked breads, butter tarts, and seasonal vegetables grown without pesticides. Vendors’ tables
  
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• Bands Amp Up for Second Go North Festival

  11-07-2018 22:49
  As the second annual Go North Festival approaches, bands from across the country are gearing up to make the trek to Northern Ontario to perform. This year’s festival takes place Saturday, July 14 at St. Joseph Island. The lineup includes: Headliner Juno award winning Elliott Brood, Fast Romantics, Shred Kelly, Andrew Parkhouse Band, Jackpine, Ambre […]
  
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• BoC rate hike means higher costs for variable-rate loans but better returns for savers

  11-07-2018 22:43
  TORONTO — The Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike means higher borrowing costs for consumers with variable-rate mortgages, loans or lines of credit, but it is also good news for savers and future homeowners. The decision to increase its benchmark interest rate to 1.5 per cent on Wednesday prompted all of Canada’s Big Six banks to raise their prime rates, […]
  
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• Cash spent from scrubbed program

  11-07-2018 22:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Funding topping $2 million from a pot of cash recently spiked by the new provincial government has already been spent by Algoma District School Board.
  
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• Letter To The Editor. “Criminalization of the Sex industry has been proven to Support Exploitation.”

  11-07-2018 22:20
  A ‘Sault This Week’ recent article on sex work, “Hooker haven on Gore still an issue with area residents” (June 25th) was the latest in a series of countless sensationalist, disappointing media and societal responses to sex work and sex workers in our neighbourhoods. This echoes the dangerous tactics that the media used to shame […]
  
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• Terry & Darlene must be Jumping for Joy. Two lucky Sault Lottery Winners Announced.

  11-07-2018 21:36
  Toronto, ON –  Congratulations to Terry Folz of Sault Ste. Marie after winning a $500,000 prize with MAXMILLIONS in the May 25, 2018 LOTTO MAX draw. Terry also won $2 on his ENCORE selection, bringing his total winnings to $500,002. “I don’t usually purchase lottery tickets,” Terry shared, while at the OLG Prize Centre in […]
  
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• North Shore book signing features 11 local authors

  11-07-2018 21:33 via saultstar.com
  
  With a population of nearly 100,000,the North Shore is a surprising hotbedof published talent. To celebrate andshowcase the best this region has tooffer, a local book signing and sale isbeing held on Aug. 11 from 1 - 5 p.m.at the Trefry Memorial Centre inRichards Landing on a drop-in basis.
  
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• Folz, Childs-Hachey win $500,000

  11-07-2018 21:12 via saultstar.com
  
  Terry Folz can thank his better half for winning half a million dollars.
  
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• Election Day Workers Needed

  11-07-2018 20:30
  The City of Sault Ste Marie, is looking for individuals who  are interested in working as election officials for the Municipal Election on October 22nd,2018. Available positions include; Deputy Returning Officer, Voting Clerk, and greeter. To apply for a position visit: saultstemarie.ca/electionworkers. or apply in-person at the City’s Clerks Department , Level 4, Civic Centre, […]
  
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• Original music is now 'expected'

  11-07-2018 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Original music will be featured at Rotaryfest's Stage Two during all three days of Sault Ste. Marie's summer festival.
  
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• Transport Canada to make seatbelts mandatory on new highway buses by 2020

  11-07-2018 20:12
  OTTAWA — Transport Canada says they will soon require all newly built highway buses to have seatbelts. The federal department says they will make seatbelts mandatory on medium and large highway buses starting Sept. 1, 2020. They say seatbelts have a strong and proven record of saving lives. The department says it first proposed the […]
  
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• Godfrey: tough decisions ahead as Postmedia focuses on ‘areas where we can win’

  11-07-2018 19:52
  TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. must make tough decisions in markets where revenue from digital services isn’t growing fast enough to offset declines in print revenue, executive chairman Paul Godfrey said Wednesday. His comment came after the Toronto-based company, which owns the National Post and other daily newspapers as well as other print and digital publications, reported […]
  
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• Ford to Turn Back Clock on Sex-Ed

  11-07-2018 19:21
  Ontario’s education minister says the sex-ed curriculum taught to children in the coming school year will be an older version, not the controversial updated program brought in by the previous government. Lisa Thompson says ministry staff are working to inform school boards of the decision to revert to the curriculum that was in place before […]
  
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• Stage Two runs three days

  11-07-2018 19:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Original music will be featured at Rotaryfest's Stage Two during all three days of Sault Ste. Marie's summer festival.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie armed robbery - CTVNews.ca

  11-07-2018 18:27 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Police in the Sault Ste. Marie area are seeking the public's assistance in solving a robbery that took place early Wednesday morning. They say around 2 am, two males entered the Mac's Convenience store located on Wellington Street West dressed in black ...and more »
  
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• LARIVIERE, Alice Rita (LePage)

  11-07-2018 18:24
  Our earthly angel has taken flight. Alice passed away peacefully at ARCH on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at the young age of 94. Born on March 1, 1924. Daughter of the late Eugene and Florida LePage. Wife of the late Aime LaRiviere. Cherished maman of Denise (David) MacGillivray and the late Alfred Phillips. Loving “grandmere” […]
  
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• Develop funding plan to help Greyhound, NDP leader Singh urges Trudeau

  11-07-2018 18:08
  OTTAWA — The federal NDP is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to develop a funding plan that would preserve Greyhound Canada’s bus routes in northern communities. In a letter being released today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asks Trudeau to take “immediate action” and stop the cancellation of crucial bus routes in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, northwestern Ontario […]
  
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• Kirby William A. (Bill)

  11-07-2018 18:05
  Passed away peacefully at the age of 69 at the Sault Area Hospital on July 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Louise Dubois. Beloved father of Noreen Kirby (Trevor Tos) and much loved grandpa of Cassandra, Jack, Lindsay, Terrance, Pamela Favaro (Dan), Trevor Tos Jr. (T.J.) and Mathew Tos. Great grandpa of Erin Favaro, […]
  
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• Gun, knife used in robbery

  11-07-2018 18:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Two men, armed with a handgun and large knife, robbed a west-end corner store early Wednesday.
  
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• Mac Harb settles lawsuit with RBC over mortgage fraud allegations

  11-07-2018 17:56
  OTTAWA — Mac Harb, a former Liberal senator who became a central figure in the Senate expense scandal, says he has settled a claim with Royal Bank over its role in the investigation into his spending. An RCMP investigation into Harb’s Senate expenses alleged his primary residence was “uninhabitable” for three years, and that he maintained a 0.01 per […]
  
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• Officers Seek Assistance in Early Morning Robbery

  11-07-2018 17:53
  Officers with the Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a robbery that took place early this morning. At 2:15 a.m., two unknown males entered the Mac’s Convenience store located on Wellington Street West.  At the time both males were dressed in black with their […]
  
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• Charlie Kimball carrying torch for diabetes sufferers at Toronto Indy

  11-07-2018 17:45
  TORONTO — Charlie Kimball was born in Britain and raised in California, but hanging on the wall of his living room is a painting of an iconic residence in London, Ont., — the Banting House, alongside the “Flame of Hope.” The 33-year-old IndyCar driver, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2007, was given […]
  
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• Police asking for help identifying decomposed remains found in river

  11-07-2018 17:40
  NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — Police are asking for help identifying a man whose decomposed remains were found in the waters of the Niagara River five years ago. Niagara regional police say the body was found and brought to shore on July 21, 2013, but was so badly decomposed that investigators could not initially say whether the remains belonged […]
  
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• ***VIDEO*** Officers Seek Assistance with Early Morning Robbery Officers with the Investigation Services Division… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-07-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
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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/1…

  11-07-2018 17:38 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/1…
  
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• Officers Seek Assistance in Early Morning Robbery #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  11-07-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
  Officers Seek Assistance in Early Morning Robbery #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• City hiring election workers

  11-07-2018 17:13 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is hiring individuals to work as election officials for the 2018 municipal election on voting day, Oct. 22.
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Shannon Catherine Edwards

  11-07-2018 17:00
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Shannon Catherine Edwards, 46, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000- SHOPLIFTING CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION X 5 CC 145(5)(A) FAIL TO APPEAR PRINTS CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT X 2 If you […]
  
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• North Shore book signing features 11 local authors.

  11-07-2018 16:58 via saultstar.com
  
  With a population of nearly 100,000,the North Shore is a surprising hotbedof published talent. To celebrate andshowcase the best this region has tooffer, a local book signing and sale isbeing held on Aug. 11 from 1 - 5 p.m.at the Trefry Memorial Centre inRichards Landing on a drop-in basis.
  
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• Bartender, Canteen Attendant, and Line Cook - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/RqYQuZ6Nj6

  11-07-2018 16:50 via twitter.com
  
  Bartender, Canteen Attendant, and Line Cook - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/RqYQuZ6Nj6
  
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• The Police Chief Talks Project HEAT.

  11-07-2018 16:44
  The city’s new Police Chief recently came into our ONN TV studios to talk about Project HEAT.  Hugh Stevenson tells us about what his plans are for Sault Ste Marie and what he sees as his priorities. Watch the video above.
  
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• Matthew Scott Running in Ward 5

  11-07-2018 16:41
  Matthew Scott, wants to bring  some fresh ideas to the table, so he decided to run for City Councillor. On Monday Scott filed his papers to seek a Councillor seat in Ward 5. Riley Smith talks to Scott about why he chose to run. Watch the video above.
  
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• Seniors get fire safety help | Sault Star saultstar.com/2018/07/10/sen…

  11-07-2018 15:45 via twitter.com
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• DAVIDSON, Catherine

  11-07-2018 15:14
  Passed away peacefully at the Deer Run Retirement Home, Claremont, ON, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in her 88th year. Wife of the late John Davidson. Dear mother of Catherine Amesbury, Jack (Terri), Dianne Collin (Scott) and the late Brian. Proud grandma of 4. Catherine will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. […]
  
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• Kyla came for a Visit – Fit Bodies Fit Minds

  11-07-2018 14:55
  On July 10th, ONNtv Studios welcomed in their guest Kyla Faganely. Kyla is the owner and director of the locally owned Fit Bodies Fit Minds. Their goal is to strive to have people be in the best, not only physical shape, but mental shape as well. Alex Parr had the chance to speak with Kyla […]
  
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• Open-Air Burning Ban in Effect. There will be no burning of any kind within the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-07-2018 14:14 via twitter.com
  Open-Air Burning Ban in Effect. There will be no burning of any kind within the municipality of Sault Ste. Marie at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Mattson stops running in Sault

  11-07-2018 14:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Kalle Mattson's Kids on the Run Canada tour stops in Sault Ste. Marie this fall.
  
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• Up the Arts Seeks Musicians to Play Around

  11-07-2018 13:50
  Musicians who want to try new things should apply for paying gigs at Up the Arts multifest happening in tandem with Fringe North international Theatre Festival in Sault Ste. Marie Aug. 9-19 Performance spots are available at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion on both Sundays of the multifest, on Friday August 10th- Sunday August 12th, and […]
  
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• Tim Hortons signs franchise agreement with Cartesian Capital to expand to China

  11-07-2018 13:46
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Tim Hortons has signed an exclusive master franchise joint venture agreement with a private equity firm to expand in China. Under the agreement, Cartesian Capital Group will develop and open more than 1,500 Tim Hortons restaurants in China over the next 10 years. Tim Hortons president Alex Macedo says the company’s two […]
  
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• Spider-Man swings into Bellevue Park

  11-07-2018 13:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Free screenings of superhero-related films start Thursday at Bellevue Park's bandshell.
  
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• Ship that carried hundreds of migrants to Canada now a floating toxic stew

  11-07-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — The MV Sun Sea carried nearly 500 Tamil migrants to Canada eight years ago, but now the rusting cargo ship sits forlornly on the B.C. coast — an unwanted vessel of toxins including asbestos, PCBs and mould, documents reveal. The federal government, which has been stuck with the rickety ship for years, is looking for an “environmentally sound” […]
  
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• Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rate thanks to strong economic numbers

  11-07-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is widely expected to raise its trend-setting interest rate today for the first time in six months. Thanks to stronger economic data, experts are predicting governor Stephen Poloz to hike the rate from its current level of 1.25 per cent. Poloz has followed a cautious, data-dependent approach in recent months and he hasn’t […]
  
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• Hiawatha Highlands Road Access Public Information Session –

  11-07-2018 04:46
  Area residents, neighbours and trail users in the Hiawatha Highlands are encouraged to attend a public information session regarding the access road through the northern portion of the Hiawatha Highlands Conservation Area. This will be an opportunity to become informed about a grant of access for The Forestland Group to reach their property in Duncan […]
  
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• Former Hound Durocher signs with Mavericks

  11-07-2018 04:21
  On Tuesday, the ECHL’s Kansas City Mavericks have signed former Soo Greyhounds forward Corey Durocher for the 2018-2019 season. Durocher, who began the 2017-2018 season with Brampton Beast, scored 2 goals in 10 games, before joining the Idaho Steelheads, where he had 2 goals and 8 points in 19 games. He then finished off the […]
  
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• Sault native Richard MacLennan retires from long track speed skating

  11-07-2018 04:00
  Calgary, July 10, 2018 – Richard MacLennan of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, has decided to retire from long track speed skating after competing for Canada internationally from 2009 to 2016 as part of the National Program. MacLennan, 27, who is an inductee of the Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall of Fame, has competed in over […]
  
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• Raising the Alarm at Cedarwood Lodge. Advocacy Group wants enquiry into non-existent sprinklers.

  11-07-2018 03:59
  dvoHow far would you go to ensure the safety and well being of a vulnerable, elderly loved one? It might surprise you to learn that Cedarwood Lodge, an Interim Care and Treatment home, in the Sault’s north central area, is without a sprinkler system in the event of a fire. On Friday, July 6, 2018, […]
  
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• Gordon Paterson rides across Canada in support of Heart & Stroke

  11-07-2018 03:14
  The Heart and Stroke Foundation is pleased to be the Canadian charity of choice for the Gordon Paterson ride.  Gordon will be biking from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Vancouver, British Columbia this summer to help raise funds for life-saving heart disease and stroke research. He will be arriving in Sault Ste. Marie on July 16th. […]
  
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• Bombardier Exec apologizes to TTC over delivery of 89 faulty Streetcars

  11-07-2018 02:53
  TORONTO — The president of Bombardier Transportation made his first appearance at Toronto’s transit commission board meeting on Tuesday and apologized for the latest problems with the streetcars his company delivered to the city. “We understand and share the disappointment of the mayor, the board and the TTC riders. We truly apologize,” said Benoit Brossoit. […]
  
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