Sault Ste. Marie news

• EACOM pledges lumber to build homes

  12-07-2018 23:48 via saultstar.com
  
  EACOM Timber Corp. has pledged $100,000 worth of lumber and engineered wood products to support the development of homes for needy families in Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Bracebridge, Wiarton and Ottawa.
  
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• OPP Conduct Operation Safe Trucking (July 15 – 21, 2018)

  12-07-2018 23:35
  (ORILLIA, ON) – As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) gears up for its Operation Safe Trucking campaign, it is dismayed at fatal transport truck collisions being up in all but two of the OPP’s six regions, with its North East Region marking the highest increase this year at 800 per cent. The OPP has responded […]
  
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• FutureSSM gets FedNor dollars

  12-07-2018 23:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Federal funding of $1.1 million is backing FutureSSM, Sault Ste. Marie's ambitious community development project.
  
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• Ontario Throne Speech Highlights Key Doug Ford Campaign Pledges

  12-07-2018 22:41
  TORONTO — Ontario’s new Progressive Conservative government vowed Thursday to bring in sweeping changes meant to restore public trust in the province in a throne speech that played up promises made by Premier Doug Ford during the spring election campaign. The speech — written by the premier’s office and read by Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell at the Ontario legislature — set out a road […]
  
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• Heat Wave Alert. Tips to stay safe courtesy Algoma Public Health

  12-07-2018 22:14
  Most of the Algoma district will experience another heat event starting Friday, July 13th and extending through the weekend.  Algoma Public Health would like to remind the public to follow our tips to help beat the heat and stay sun safe. “Exposure to extreme heat and humidity can lead to illnesses such as heat exhaustion […]
  
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• Have You Got Room? Sault College Hosting Information Night for Area Landlords

  12-07-2018 22:01
  (Sault Ste. Marie, ON July 13, 2018) – Do you have an extra room or house you wish to rent out or are you thinking about renting space to students? If so, Sault College is here to help! Join us on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in M1030 (located off of Northern Avenue) […]
  
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• Couple’s creations a fixture at Algoma exhibits

  12-07-2018 21:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Three annual one-of-a-kind multimedia art exhibits will roll out over July, August and September.Leading out on Sunday will be Arts at the Dock in Hilton Beach on St. Joseph Island. Then the Wabi Sabi Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will take place Aug.10, 11 and 12 in Richards Landing, also on the Island. Finally, the Sylvan Circle Art and Artisan
  
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• Test results of samples taken this week contained high levels of bacteria

  12-07-2018 21:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for Harmony Beach, located north of Sault Ste. Marie. Water samples are taken from there weekly and test results of samples taken Tuesday contained high levels of bacteria. It is unsafe to swim at beaches with increased levels of bacteria. When sample results return to safe levels, the advisory wi
  
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• UPDATE - Due to the weather, tonight's showing of Spiderman Homecoming has been rescheduled to July 18. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  12-07-2018 21:20 via twitter.com
  UPDATE - Due to the weather, tonight's showing of Spiderman Homecoming has been rescheduled to July 18. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Donna’s Running in Ward 3

  12-07-2018 21:09
  Donna Hilsinger joined Tim Murphy on Mornings with Lou-Anne and Tim on Wednesdsay morning to talk about her run for City  Councillor in ward 3. Watch the video above Watch Mornings with Lou-Anne and Tim every morning at 8am on ONNTv
  
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• Canadians know little about the dangers of concussions, federal survey suggests

  12-07-2018 21:04
  OTTAWA — A newly released federal survey suggests about half of Canadians know little to nothing about the perils of sports-related concussive injuries, nor the best way to find out how to avoid falling victim. The survey found that while 97 per cent of respondents believe concussions are an important health issue, only 51 per cent said […]
  
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• Wet Weather Delays Spiderman

  12-07-2018 20:50
  The wet weather has delayed the screening of Spiderman Homecoming at Bellevue Park. The screening of Spiderman Homecoming is now scheduled for Wednesday July 18th. The movie is just one of three superhero movies that will be screened at the Bandshell at Bellevue Park. Big Hero 6 is scheduled for July 26, and Black Panther […]
  
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• Swimming Advisory for Harmony Beach

  12-07-2018 20:49
  Algoma Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for Harmony Beach located north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.  Water samples are taken from Harmony Beach every week.  Test results of samples taken on July 10, 2018 contained high levels of bacteria. It is unsafe to swim at beaches with increased levels of bacteria.  When sample […]
  
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• Canadian actress Sandra Oh makes Emmys history with ‘Killing Eve’ nomination

  12-07-2018 20:40
  TORONTO — Ottawa native Sandra Oh made history Thursday as the first Asian woman to be nominated for an Emmy Award for lead actress in a drama series, a category that includes another Canadian — Tatiana Maslany. Oh is a contender for playing an MI5 operative hunting down a female assassin on BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” […]
  
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• BURT, John Wayne

  12-07-2018 19:54
  Suddenly at home on Sunday July 8, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved son of the late Filomena (Thelma) Pizzari. John will be sadly missed by his brother Robert. He is now re-united with our Mom. Special uncle to Laurie Ann Fletcher of Vancouver, BC and David (Patricia) Burt. He will be remembered by […]
  
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• FEBBRARO, Francesca (Guzzo)

  12-07-2018 19:48
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francesca, at Mapleview Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her Husband Franco Febbraro. Cherished mother of John (Jacquie), Pina (late Tony Rossi), Italo (Jackie), Santino (Joan) and Nello (Lori). Special Grandmother of Johnny, Joel, Amanda, Merissa […]
  
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• COLLVER – Sybil Lenora

  12-07-2018 19:41
  On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the F.J. Davey Home. Sybil was peacefully released from the confines of dementia to the freedom of Heaven in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh (1997). Loving mother of Susann Wigney (Neil) and Peter Collver (Cindy). Nana of David, Aaron (Jessica), Meagan (friend Ken) and Carissa […]
  
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• Greyhounds Name New Head Coach

  12-07-2018 19:28
  Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis announced this afternoon that JOHN DEAN has been named the team’s new Head Coach. “We are excited to announce that John Dean has been named the 20th Head Coach in Soo Greyhounds team history.  John’s passion and his ability to articulate his plans for the future of the Soo Greyhounds […]
  
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• Paul Tracy says IndyCar drivers too ‘vanilla,’ need bad guys to market sport

  12-07-2018 18:02
  TORONTO — Paul Tracy has never been one to pull his punches. The “Thrill from West Hill” was famously involved in two dust-ups with fellow drivers Alex Tagliani and Sebastien Bourdais, going so far as to criticize them for leaving on their helmets during the confrontations. While roughly 12 years have passed, the 49-year-old from […]
  
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• Lyme disease study finds reported cases involving kids mostly in Ontario, Nova Scotia

  12-07-2018 17:43
  TORONTO — Research for the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program found 81 per cent of Lyme disease cases involving kids and youth over a three-year study period were in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Principal investigator and Halifax-based infectious disease specialist Joanne Langley says the number of incidents in general will increase as tick populations spread further […]
  
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• Catholic board spent program dollars

  12-07-2018 17:17 via saultstar.com
  
  Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has already earmarked dollars from a recently axed provincial program.
  
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• Ontario Place wants winter sculptures

  12-07-2018 17:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Submissions of illuminated sculptures reflecting the natural winter landscape are wanted by Ontario Place.
  
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• Church hosts Bible camp

  12-07-2018 16:49 via saultstar.com
  
  A one-week Bible camp runs at St. Jerome Catholic Church in mid-August.
  
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• Toronto will add 200 officers to night shift to curb shootings

  12-07-2018 15:30
  Toronto police will add 200 frontline officers to the night shift this summer in an effort to reduce gun violence in the city. Police Chief Mark Saunders and Mayor John Tory unveiled the plan today, in the wake of a string of shootings in recent weeks. Saunders says officers will be dispatched to areas that require them […]
  
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• Have You Seen Catherine

  12-07-2018 15:15
  The OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 50 year old missing woman. Catherine Ann Buckle was last seen in Mount Forest, Ontario on June 30th . Buckle is described as 5’6” (168 cm) tall and 140lbs (64Kg) with shoulder length brown hair. The OPP is concerned for her safety.  The police […]
  
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• Beware of Scams

  12-07-2018 14:34
  Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment have been made aware of several different types of frauds/scams in the Wawa area. As a result of recent complaints, police would like to remind the public that you have to do your homework prior to giving any personal information or money to anyone. Below […]
  
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• Waiting for a bite

  12-07-2018 13:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Allan Valente fishes at a pier at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site on Wednesday night.
  
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• Porter cuts Sault fares

  12-07-2018 13:17 via saultstar.com
  
  TORONTO — Porter Airlines Inc. is rolling out a new basic fare category as competition heats up between airlines chasing price-sensitive travellers.
  
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• Liberal promise to set strict rules for unpaid interns pushed to 2019

  12-07-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s Liberals won’t make good on their vow to crack down on unpaid internships until next year — almost four years after the issue first landed on the federal government’s agenda. In the 2017 budget, the Liberals promised to eliminate unpaid internships in federally regulated workplaces — the only exception being student placements required as part of […]
  
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• As pre-election cabinet shuffle looms, Kirsty Duncan ready for anything

  12-07-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — She’s gone from a junior minister, to a minister with a $4-billion budget to spend, to a minister holding down two different portfolios. Now Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and minister of sport and persons with disabilities, finds herself at the centre of speculation as talk heats up about a cabinet shuffle. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau will […]
  
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• Half of pediatricians surveyed say their young patients have used cannabis

  12-07-2018 06:03
  TORONTO — About half of pediatric doctors surveyed about cannabis say they’ve encountered a young patient who had used marijuana for a medical reason. The questionnaire for the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program found 419 of 835 respondents had a patient who had used either authorized or unauthorized cannabis for some sort of medical relief. The one-time […]
  
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• LINC can help Newcomers with English Language Classes.

  12-07-2018 04:37
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON, July 11, 2018 – New to Canada?  Looking for Adult English Classes? The Sault Community Career Centre’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program is now accepting students for our ongoing summer and upcoming fall classes.  Seats are limited. LINC is a free English language training program for eligible adult […]
  
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• SIGGRAPH 2018 Computer Animation Festival to Present ‘Next Generation’ of Storytelling

  12-07-2018 03:58
  SIGGRAPH 2018, the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational event showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques, announces the full lineup for its Computer Animation Festival Electronic and VR Theaters. The 45th SIGGRAPH conference will take place 12–16 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre.https://s2018.siggraph.org/attend/register/ “Hybrids” © 2018 MoPA The SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival is […]
  
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• Jess Moskaluke, Brett Kissel stand even as more women get nods for CCMAs

  12-07-2018 03:28
  TORONTO — Country music is often knocked for giving its female musicians a smaller spotlight, but if the nominees for this year’s Canadian Country Music Association awards are any sign, women might be making some inroads to industry equality. Two of Canada’s country favourites — Jess Moskaluke and Brett Kissel — are neck and neck […]
  
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• Passengers taking carry-on baggage hampered plane evacuation, TSB says

  12-07-2018 03:08
  TORONTO — The Transportation Safety Board says the evacuation of a WestJet plane after a collision with another aircraft at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was hampered when some passengers tried to take carry-on luggage with them. The board says the WestJet flight carrying 169 passengers and six crew members from Cancun, Mexico, was waiting for […]
  
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• Superior Media ties Verdi Lodge

  12-07-2018 02:44
  After blanking Silver by a score 5-0 on Monday and picking up their third win of the season, the Superior Media U18 girls soccer team were in action again on Wednesday against Verdi Lodge. This was also a rematch of Sunday’s Mid-Season Tournament championship game. On Wednesday, Superior Media and Verdi Lodge battled to a […]
  
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• Province’s Minister of Energy, Northern Development & Mines Statement Regarding Hydro One

  12-07-2018 02:32
  TORONTO — Today, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Greg Rickford released the following statement: “Our government was elected on a promise to lower electricity bills for the people of Ontario. This included a promise to address governance at Hydro One. Today, Hydro One has informed us that Chief Executive Officer Mayo Schmidt is […]
  
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• HEIMONEN, Ulpu MarJut (Nee Aroluoma)

  12-07-2018 01:03
  Passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at he age of 71. Beloved wife of Eino Heimonen for 54 years. Loving Mother of  Petri Heimonen and Harri Heimonen (Bridget). Proud Grandma of Nathan, Jacob, Kye, Lydia, Rachel, Emily, Haley, Hannah, Ethan. Daughter of the late Ellen Mirjam Tuomisto and the late Yrjo Aroluoma . Sister […]
  
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• Sault Croatian community celebrates win, eyes now on World Cup final

  12-07-2018 00:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Croatia has defeated England and will advance to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final against France on Sunday.
  
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• Halstead, Valerie Jane (nee Hartman)

  12-07-2018 00:51
  Passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital with her family by her side on July 5, 2018 at the age of 70. Survived by her loving husband, Gerald “Gerry”. Lovingly remembered by her children, Andrew Bramham, Tim Bramham (Tammy), Lindsay Halstead (Travis) and step mother to Mark (Christine) and Christopher. Grandmother of Sydnie, Trystn and […]
  
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• Weather, climate change tagged for wild bee dip

  12-07-2018 00:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma beekeeper Mary Eaton said she noticed a decrease in wild bees this year and suggests the weather and global warming may be to blame.
  
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