Sault Ste. Marie news

• How would Ontario’s plan to change Toronto politics work? An explainer

  27-07-2018 23:00
  The Ontario government threw a wrench into some of the province’s municipal politics on Friday by announcing a huge reduction to the size of Toronto’s city council and the cancellation of elections for certain regional positions. The Canadian Press spoke to analysts about the plan and its implications.   What is the province proposing? Premier Doug […]
  
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• RANTA, Raimo (Ray) Aarne

  27-07-2018 22:45
  We are saddened to announce the passing of Raimo Ranta peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the age of 82.  Loving husband of the late Myrna Joyce Ranta.  Loving son of the late Aarne and Siiri Ranta and son-in-law of the late George and Helen Fiacconi. Dear brother-in-law of […]
  
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• Dibbly Dobbly. Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Strikes Again

  27-07-2018 22:36
  On Wednesday July 25th, Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore presented a cheque for $5,000 to Sault Ste. Marie Cricket Club at the Marconi Club during their weekly meeting to support youth cricket development in Sault Ste. Marie. The money will go towards providing elementary and secondary schools in the city and district with ‘quick cricket’ equipment […]
  
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• Bradford clan shares art

  27-07-2018 22:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Sadie Hatt needs a couple of business cards to cover all the different types of art she likes to make.
  
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• Brownman Ali and Nick Maclean to Electrify Loplops This Weekend (Video)

  27-07-2018 22:18
  Internationally acclaimed jazz trumpet player Brownman Ali, now heralded by the New York Village Voice as “Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpet player” visited the ONNtv Studio for ‘Mornings with Lou-Anne and Tim’ during his weekend visit to the Sault. Born in Trinidad, schooled in New York and now splitting his time between Toronto, Canada and Brooklyn, […]
  
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• Feds ramp up brainstorming on handgun crime following Toronto shooting

  27-07-2018 21:35
  OTTAWA — Following the recent mass shooting in Toronto, the federal government is eyeing tighter restrictions on handguns — possibly by making certain firearms harder to buy and allowing municipalities to impose their own controls. A federal official with knowledge of the current brainstorming says ideas have been percolating for several months — building on firearms legislation introduced in March — and have evolved […]
  
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• KOUTNY, Zdenka

  27-07-2018 21:30
  Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 at the age of 88 with her son at her side at the Sault Area Hospital. She will be very much missed by her son, Ivo Koutny, who took care of her for the past 6 years. She will also be missed by her sister, Kveta as well […]
  
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• VARCOE, Donald Thomas

  27-07-2018 21:22
  Peacefully at A.R.C.H. on Sunday July 22, 2018.  Loving husband of Brenda Varcoe and the late Dorothy.  Beloved father of Donnie Varcoe Jr, Dennis Varcoe (Lorraine) and stepfather of Ricky Frigault (Amber) and Kenny Frigault (Jamie).  Proud grandfather of Joanne, Rita, Ashley and Jarrett.  Predeceased by his parents Rowden and Cora Varcoe.  Dear brother of […]
  
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• Cricket club gets $5,000

  27-07-2018 20:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Cricket Club scored a $5,000 donation form Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore.
  
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• Rainbow Camp receives $50,000 from TD

  27-07-2018 20:15
  Rainbow Camp just got a little bit brighter. Thursday afternoon, TD Canada Trust presented the camp with a cheque for $50,000 at the Cambrian Mall branch as part of the bank’s #TDThanksYou customer appreciation day. Rainbow Camp – founded in 2012 – is a camp for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12-17, from both Canada and the U.S. […]
  
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• Wawa CAO charged with sex assault

  27-07-2018 19:48 via saultstar.com
  
  A 58-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after Greater Sudbury Police were forwarded a complaint by the Superior East OPP in Wawa.
  
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• Working Smoke Alarms are Priority Number One: Sault Fire Services

  27-07-2018 19:47
  Fire Services Responds to Smouldering Couch. SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – July 27, 2018 –  On Friday, July 27, 2018, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service crews were called to a reported residential fire in the west-end of the city. Shortly after 7 a.m., fire crews responded to a couch that was smoldering in a two-storey […]
  
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• Mayor’s Race Heats Up. Sault Chamber CEO, Rory Ring files papers to enter.

  27-07-2018 19:38
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) Board of Directors has received notice from its CEO Rory Ring of his intention to file nomination papers to pursue the position of Mayor for the City of Sault Ste. Marie in the upcoming Municipal Election on October 22nd, 2018. Following Chamber […]
  
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• DUBOIS, Clarence

  27-07-2018 19:23
  Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Sault Area Hospital on July 25, 2018.  Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary (Luciani) of 63 years and his children Terry DuBois (Cathie), Lori DuBois (Danny), Gary DuBois (Pam), Karen Poirier (Mike) and Patti DuBois-Pallot (Jim). Proud Papa of Matthew, Erik, Patrick, Sarah, Evan, Jesse, Amanda, Madison and Ashlyn. Son of the late Francis […]
  
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• Superior Motorplex Race in Laird cancelled for tonight due to Weather Forecast.

  27-07-2018 19:00
  Superior Motorplex Canada have announced that due to 60% chance of rain showers this evening, organizers have decided to call the regularly scheduled event for tonight (July 27th) at Laird Raceway. The next scheduled event will be on August 3rd, 2018. For a list of all events being raced for the 2018 season please visit […]
  
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• Rhodes hosts public skating

  27-07-2018 18:53 via saultstar.com
  
  Public skating is available at John Rhodes Community Centre.
  
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• Samsung Tablet Stolen From A Macs Mart Customer. (Video)

  27-07-2018 18:50
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 20th of July 2018 at approximately 5:50 pm an unidentified female was at the Macs Mart located on Gore Street. Look closely at this video. A customer was at the cash counter […]
  
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• Ring runs for mayor

  27-07-2018 18:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Rory Ring is running for mayor.
  
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• ‘I’ll do it for the Water’: Award-Winning Author Speaks About First Nations Water Crisis (Video)

  27-07-2018 17:35
  Joanne Robertson, Award-Winning Author of ‘The Water Walker,’ joined us in the ONNtv Studio with Timothy Murphy to discuss the inspiration behind her work – the water crisis amongst First Nations communities in Canada. Robertson, who was adopted and raised by a white family in Southern Ontario, came into contact with her Anishnaabe roots in her […]
  
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• Ratchford, Rose

  27-07-2018 17:13
  It is with great sadness that the family announce her passing peacefully at home in Toronto in her 87th year on Sunday July 15, 2018. Daughter of the late Joseph and Perina Kukicha. Wife of the late Michael (Butch). Beloved and deeply devoted mother of Catherine (Vince Mormile), Mark, the late Michael and late Patrice. […]
  
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• City Seeking Feedback from Local Businesses

  27-07-2018 17:06
  Attention local business owners. The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants to hear from you. The municipality in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, has created a survey and is seeking feedback from local companies and businesses on their development experiences. Specifically, we want to […]
  
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• Doug Ford moves to cut Toronto City Council by almost Half.

  27-07-2018 17:00
  Toronto’s Mayor, John Tory learned of the move to dramatically reduce the size of Toronto City Council via twitter last night when rumours started circulating that the Ford government was making drastic changes to the framework of the provinces’ largest municipality. The Ford government is set to introduce legislation in the coming weeks called, ‘The Better […]
  
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• Poker run returns

  27-07-2018 16:58 via saultstar.com
  
  Dozens of speed boats will be on the St. Mary's River between Sault Ste. Marie and Thessalon this weekend.
  
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• COSTELLO, Michael Peter Dearden

  27-07-2018 16:56
  BURIAL (August 14, 1952 – March 21, 2018). A graveside service will take place at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Hilton Beach on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 2 pm. Family and friends are welcome to join us for the burial.
  
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• GRUNT, George Jerzy

  27-07-2018 16:49
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 98. Devoted husband of Ursula for 67 years. Admired father of Dorothy Zeljeznak (Zvonko), Tom and Brian (Robbin). Opa will be lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren and his seven great grandchildren.   Dear brother of the late […]
  
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• It’s a Busy Weekend on the River

  27-07-2018 16:41
  This weekend, dozens of speed boats will be travelling down the St. Mary’s River between Sault Ste. Marie and Thessalon for the 2018 CAN/AM President’s Cup VIP Poker Run. Event organizers are asking the boating public to, whenever possible, stay clear of the designated course and be cautious when navigating the waterways during the event. […]
  
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• Robotics and coding part of classes

  27-07-2018 16:37 via saultstar.com
  
  For the last three weeks, Holy CrossCatholic Elementary School in Sault Ste.Marie bustled with summer students,teachers and volunteers as it hosted itsSummer Learning Program (SLP).
  
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• Collision slows Bay Street traffic

  27-07-2018 16:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters respond to a two-vehicle crash at Bay and Brock streets on Friday morning.
  
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• SOUCIE, Joan (nee Conway)

  27-07-2018 14:43
  Peacefully at ARCH on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at the age of 75. Predeceased by her husband Mike and her son Jean-Paul. Joan will be remembered by her children Michael Soucie and Yvonne Kilby (Joseph). Loving Nana of Michaela and Mitchell. Daughter of the late Howard and Ada Conway. Sister of the late Ken (late […]
  
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• Have a 4-wheeler or side by side? #RideForAReason Support the athletes of @SOOntario #SOO2019 Winter Games being he… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-07-2018 14:22 via twitter.com
  Have a 4-wheeler or side by side? #RideForAReason Support the athletes of @SOOntario #SOO2019 Winter Games being he… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Couch burns on 6th Avenue

  27-07-2018 14:07 via saultstar.com
  
  A firefighter wets down a couch that caught fire at a two-storey home at 342 6th Ave., on Friday morning. Firefighters ventilated the residence.
  
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• Private sector to sell marijuana in Ontario once pot can be legally sold: report

  27-07-2018 13:38
  TORONTO — The Ontario government will reportedly allow private stores to sell marijuana once recreational cannabis becomes legal on Oct. 17. A source in the provincial government told the Globe and Mail that Finance Minister Vic Fedeli and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney are expected to make an announcement as early as next week to outline […]
  
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• Canadians cut back spending on extras, essentials amid rising interest rates: poll

  27-07-2018 06:50
  TORONTO — Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have changed their behaviour to brace themselves for rising interest rates by doing things such as cutting back on spending on both extras and essentials, a new survey from Manulife Bank suggests. Among those who have taken steps to prepare for higher rates, 27 per cent pared back on entertainment […]
  
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• Ford to slash Toronto council seats, cancel regional chair elections:report

  27-07-2018 05:36
  TORONTO — A published report suggests that the Ontario government is poised to reduce Toronto city council to just over half its current size. The Toronto Star, citing unnamed sources within the Progressive Conservative government, reports that legislation will be introduced “as early as Monday” to reduce the number of council seats to 25 from […]
  
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• Anishinabek Nation congratulates re-elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

  27-07-2018 04:27
  ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 26, 2018)— On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Perry Bellegarde on his re-election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. “Congratulations to Perry Bellegarde on his re-election. His experience from his long political career will continue to serve our people well when […]
  
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• Lite up the Night with Crime Stoppers Unique Golf Tournament Fundraiser!

  27-07-2018 04:17
  Crime Stoppers, in partnership with Root River Golf Club and Dumanski Office Interiors, is inviting you to take part in Crime Stoppers annual Night Lite Golf Tournament. This tournament is unique to the Sault as it is the city’s only outdoor glow in the dark golf tournament featuring state of the art light up equipment. […]
  
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• Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif named Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds assistant coach - ThePeterboroughExaminer.com

  27-07-2018 03:08 via thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif named Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds assistant coach
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  Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif has been named as an assistant coach for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The 33-year-old Welland native steps behind the bench full-time fresh off a professional career that concluded last season as a ...and more »
  
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• Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif named Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds assistant coach - TheSpec.com

  27-07-2018 02:46 via thespec.com
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  Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif named Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds assistant coach
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  Former Peterborough Petes captain Jamie Tardif has been named as an assistant coach for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The 33-year-old Welland native steps behind the bench full-time fresh off a professional career that concluded last season as a ...
  
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• Sudbury police charge Wawa man with sex assault

  27-07-2018 02:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A 58-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after Greater Sudbury Police were forwarded a complaint by the Superior East OPP in Wawa.
  
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• Environment Canada issued a TORNADO WARNING for South-western Ontario.

  27-07-2018 02:27
  At 8:00 pm, Environment Canada alerted folks living in the southwestern portion of the province to be on guard as they are in the midst of a potentially scary situation. A spokesperson for Environment Canada stated, “This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a […]
  
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• Atkins says Jays deeper after trading lefty Happ for MLB-ready position players

  27-07-2018 00:06
  Toronto general manager Ross Atkins says competitive baseball teams are increasingly less willing to part with top prospects when they tool up for a playoff run. So while the Blue Jays didn’t get a blue-chip minor leaguer when they traded veteran left-hander J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees, Atkins was pleased to get a […]
  
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