Sault Ste. Marie news

• Municipal Election Candidates get the Low-Down on Campaign Rules. (video)

  02-08-2018 23:40
  On August 2nd, 2018,  mayoral and councilor candidates for the upcoming Municipal Election were invited to an information session at City Hall. With the October 22nd date for the election approaching, the information session was an opportunity to be apprised of changes to the Municipal Elections Act. Topics discussed were in relation to campaign signage, […]
  
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• Nearly 60 kg of cocaine and heroin bound for Toronto from the U.S. seized:police

  02-08-2018 23:10
  TORONTO — Police say they’ve made six arrests and seized 25 firearms and more than 60 kilograms of drugs in an investigation in the Toronto area. Investigators allege two groups were receiving cocaine and heroin that was being imported into the Greater Toronto Area from the United States. Acting Insp. Steve Watts says the drugs […]
  
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• Irregular border crossers cost at least $270M, according to new PBO figures

  02-08-2018 22:55
  OTTAWA — The federal government has spent over $270 million on irregular border crossers over the last year and a half, according to government figures submitted to the parliamentary budget office. The figures were requested by Parliamentary budget officer Jean-Denis Frechette in early July and were recently released to members of the immigration committee. All four agencies […]
  
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• Plummer Additional road closures

  02-08-2018 22:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Township of Plummer Additional advises of road closures next week.Jeffery Road, from Cloudslee Road to Trunk Road, is closed Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the removal and installation of a culvert. Rain date is Thursday, same times.From Tuesday to Thursday, Caribou Road from 6th Concession to Government Road, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p
  
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• 15th Annual AlgomaTrad Heritage Arts Camp on St. Joseph Island is fast approaching.

  02-08-2018 22:33
  Algoma – The 15th Annual Algoma Traditional Music, Dance, and Heritage Arts Family Camp (AlgomaTrad 2018) is tuning up for an inspiring week of workshops, concerts, dances, and heritage arts, all happening in Richards Landing on St. Joseph Island, for all ages. The camp runs from Sunday evening, August 12 to Saturday morning, August 18. […]
  
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  02-08-2018 21:48 via twitter.com
  
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• Agencies await social services program changes

  02-08-2018 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Mike Nadeau agrees that the current social assistance program isn’t getting the outcomes social service agencies want to see.
  
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• Reminder - What's open and what's closed for Sir William H. Hearst Day (August 6 Civic Holiday).… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-08-2018 21:23 via twitter.com
  Reminder - What's open and what's closed for Sir William H. Hearst Day (August 6 Civic Holiday).… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• ROTA, Giuseppe

  02-08-2018 21:18
  Peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at ARCH at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Carmelina. Proud and loving father of Emily Malcolm (Tony) and Franca McCuaig (Bill). Much loved Nonno of Colin (friend Kelsey), Celina, Tristan, Tianna and Aurora. Bis-Nonno of Anthony Giuseppe. Predeceased by his parents Augustino and Emilia […]
  
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• Bennett, Brenda Darlene

  02-08-2018 21:13
  May 12, 1951 – August 1, 2018 Surrounded by her family at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday August 1, 2018. Brenda Bennett in her 67th year, beloved wife and best friend of Brent for 47 years. Loving mother of Tara Rumleskie ( Ted ) of Toronto, Tanya Bennett of Hinton, Alberta. Dear sister of […]
  
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• Potential Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Desbarats Lake

  02-08-2018 21:09
  Algoma Public Health is advising residents and visitors of a potential blue-green algae bloom in Desbarats Lake in Johnson Township.   Blue-green algae blooms have been confirmed in this lake in the past. Blue-green algae are naturally found in freshwater lakes.   They are often present in low numbers and barley visible.  When conditions are right, they […]
  
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• Algoma takes step to emerge from CCAA

  02-08-2018 21:04 via saultstar.com
  
  After about 30 months in bankruptcy protection, Algoma is almost set to emerge from court protection with a new owner.
  
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• Geddy Lee tells stories of his extensive bass guitar collection in upcoming book

  02-08-2018 20:53
  TORONTO — Geddy Lee is dusting off his arsenal of bass guitars for a new book recognizing their influence on his life. The Rush bassist will showcase his collection of more than 200 guitars in “Geddy Lee’s Big Book Of Beautiful Bass,” set for release on Dec. 4. It features images taken by Toronto-based celebrity […]
  
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• It’s Pumping Power to the Grid

  02-08-2018 20:43
  Algoma announced today that just four months after its acquisition of its neighbouring combined heat and power plant (formerly Lake Superior Power Plant), the idled facility is back online supplying power to Algoma’s power grid. August 1st, 2018 marked its first day of production, generating 32 MW of power just in time to meet summer’s […]
  
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• Black Panther screening rescheduled

  02-08-2018 20:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Poor weather has prompted the rescheduling of a free outdoor screening of Black Panther.
  
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• Crime Stoppers Doubling Rewards For Drug Tips

  02-08-2018 20:19
  Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and District of Algoma is sweetening the pot for anyone who anonymously submits drug related information leading to an arrest(s) this August. The organization is offering double reward money for any drug related information submitted anonymously between Wednesday, August 1st and Friday, August 31st that leads to an arrest(s) […]
  
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• Shotgun, drugs seized

  02-08-2018 20:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Small amounts of cocaine and methamphetamines and a sawed-off shotgun were allegedly found
  
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• Tim Hortons franchisees say company won’t meet with them to mend relations

  02-08-2018 20:13
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — A group of rebellious Tim Hortons franchisees says they have been trying to mend rocky relations with parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc., but the fast-food giant’s executives are stonewalling them. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the Great White North Franchisee Association told its members it has sent emails to Tim Hortons […]
  
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• Update: As part of the Summer Superhero Series shown at the Bellevue Park Bandshell, Black Panther has been postpon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-08-2018 20:02 via twitter.com
  Update: As part of the Summer Superhero Series shown at the Bellevue Park Bandshell, Black Panther has been postpon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Must have sprinklers by 2025, says Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; group questions measure, how it’s applied

  02-08-2018 19:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Cedarwood Lodge is currently complying with provincial fire code standards, says the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.The Sault Ste. Marie long-term-care facility does not have an automatic sprinkler system — a fact that has enraged an area seniors advocacy group — but must have such an active fire protection method installed by Jan. 1, 2025.W
  
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• Rain Reschedules Black Panther

  02-08-2018 19:53
  The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council would like to inform residents that due to the wet weather conditions, tonight’s screening of Black Panther has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 8. The Summer Superhero Series of movies takes place at the Bellevue Park Bandshell. Movies begin at dusk and the Bellevue Park canteen will be open until […]
  
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• Officers Seize Sawed Off Shotgun #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  02-08-2018 19:53 via twitter.com
  Officers Seize Sawed Off Shotgun #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.👍👍 twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…

  02-08-2018 19:46 via twitter.com
  One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.👍👍 twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…
  
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• With the caribou gone, there’s a growing call to relocate Michipicoten Island wolves before it’s too late

  02-08-2018 19:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Many people strive to unravel the mystery of animals. How do the creatures that share our planet know what they know? Migrating warblers search for seeds in a pine cone. Fish return to the same stream every year until they die. Chipmunks sleep underground all winter and emerge again in the spring. While human survival depends on wireless internet,
  
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• Fire ban remains in effect until further notice sootoday.com/local-news/fir… via @SooToday

  02-08-2018 19:04 via twitter.com
  Fire ban remains in effect until further notice sootoday.com/local-news/fir… via @SooToday
  
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• Sault Ste Marie District Labour Council Labour Day Event And Motorcycle Show and Shine

  02-08-2018 18:11
  Recognizing 59 years as “The Voice Of Organized Labour,” the Sault Ste Marie and District Labour Council, affiliates and stakeholders will be marking Labour Day by inviting all union members and the public to a free workers’ appreciation family and friends event. This event will take place at the Roberta Bondar Park Pavilion on Monday […]
  
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• Celebrate Labour Day with the Labour Council

  02-08-2018 18:11
  Recognizing 59 years as “The Voice Of Organized Labour,” the Sault Ste Marie and District Labour Council, affiliates and stakeholders will be marking Labour Day by inviting all union members and the public to a free workers’ appreciation family and friends event. This event will take place at the Roberta Bondar Park Pavilion on Monday […]
  
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• Burning ban continues

  02-08-2018 17:52 via saultstar.com
  
  A burning ban remains in effect for Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Ontario launching constitutional challenge of federal carbon tax plan

  02-08-2018 17:39
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will be moving forward with a constitutional challenge to a federal plan to impose a carbon tax on provinces that don’t have their own carbon pricing system. Environment Minister Rod Phillips and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney made the announcement in Toronto this morning. They said the constitutional challenge […]
  
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• Despite the recent rainfall, @SaultFire reminds citizens the MNR imposed burning ban remains in effect for the muni… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  02-08-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
  Despite the recent rainfall, @SaultFire reminds citizens the MNR imposed burning ban remains in effect for the muni… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Food & Beverage Server - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/whxhdXObxC

  02-08-2018 17:26 via twitter.com
  
  Food & Beverage Server - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/whxhdXObxC
  
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• Man On Bicycle Steals From Unlocked Vehicle

  02-08-2018 16:59
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 25th of July 2018 at approximately 12:35 pm an unidentified male rode his bicycle through the parking lot of Superior Dodge located on Trunk Road. The unidentified male began pulling on the […]
  
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• Wesdome ups Wawa mine's production

  02-08-2018 16:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Wesdome Gold Mines is raising its anticipated production at its Eagle River Complex near Wawa.
  
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• Musicians tap into all-female productions teams in a push for equality

  02-08-2018 16:41
  TORONTO — Singer Lindsay Kay recalls the pushback she felt while preparing to make her debut album with only female musicians and sound engineers. The Calgary-raised performer says she was never told outright that recording without the help of men in the studio was a bad idea, but it was often implied by her peers. “When I specifically asked […]
  
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• McKay owes mom big thanks for music career

  02-08-2018 16:10 via saultstar.com
  When it comes to music in Franklin McKay’s life, he owes his mother a big thank you.Annabelle McKay, who died in April 2017 at 85, made sure the Sault Ste. Marie native studied piano and voice and exposed him to many types of artists, from Connie Francis to The Bee Gees, as a youngster.“She always surrounded me with different styles of music,” said McKay in a recent telephone interview from New York City.The Toronto resident dedicated his new six-track EP, Solace, to his mother
  
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• SALDAN and the OFRA awarded first place across North America

  02-08-2018 16:08
  Sault Ste. Marie can be extremely proud of both SALDAN General Contractors and the Ontario Finnish Resthome! The latest building to be constructed at the residential complex, Uusi Koti, has been named “best of the best” in North America in the multifamily division and it’s the first ICF high rise in our city of Sault […]
  
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• McKay remembers mom on new CD

  02-08-2018 15:28 via saultstar.com
  
  When it comes to music in Franklin McKay's life, he owes his mother a big thank you.
  
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• The Morning Newscast

  02-08-2018 15:09
  Here is your morning newscast. Did you know that local video news has returned to Sault Ste Marie.  ONNtv is Sault Ste Marie’s Local streaming television station. Every day you can start your day the right way with Lou Anne Young and Tim Murphy with Mornings with Lou Anne and Tim Live at 8am.  It’s […]
  
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• Triage system for border crossers won’t be in place until late September

  02-08-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — A long-promised triage system aimed at redirecting irregular border crossers from crowded shelters in Montreal and Toronto will not be in place until as late as the end of September. The federal government says it’s working with individual municipalities across Ontario and must identify available housing capacity before it can roll out its triage program. […]
  
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• The corporate climb: women locked out of old boys’ club in misguided Me Too backlash

  02-08-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — A lawyer is asked whether a male executive should leave the door open when meeting with a woman. A consultant’s longtime male client will only take a meeting with her if someone else is in the room. A public relations executive hears from senior business leaders who say they are shying away from mentoring young women. The revelations relayed […]
  
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• Bernier touts himself as the only politician to want truly free trade with U.S.

  02-08-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Conservative MP Maxime Bernier says he’s the only politician in Ottawa who supports truly free trade with the U.S., and while it’s not his role to negotiate NAFTA with U.S. President Donald Trump, he thinks it’s “sad” he’s the only one who wants to put supply management on the trading table. In the weeks […]
  
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• Waiting for the shoe to drop. River Valley homeowners receive grim letter.

  02-08-2018 03:41
  A registered letter that blind-sided homeowners living in River Valley Park, Aweres unorganized township yesterday, gives little hope for a positive outcome or resolution to the current state of affairs. As of the publication of this article, there are a number of homeowners that have not yet received the registered letter seen here. River Valley […]
  
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• Tim Hortons parent company poses rise in profits following franchisee strife

  02-08-2018 02:39
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Months of heated relations with a group of rebellious Tim Hortons franchisees don’t appear to be hurting its parent company’s bottom line. Restaurant Brands International Inc. said Wednesday that it experienced an 87 per cent rise in profits during its second quarter, which ended June 30. The fast food Goliath, which reports in U.S. dollars, earned $167.6 […]
  
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• Move the hec Over. Emergency Vehicles are there for a Reason.

  02-08-2018 02:39
  (ORILLIA, ON) – With the first half of the year behind them, the OPP has laid 932 Move Over charges so far this year against drivers who failed to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. While the year-to-date number sets the stage for a potentially lower number […]
  
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• Canadian Paralympic Committee and CBC Sports partner to broadcast GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships

  02-08-2018 01:02
  Ottawa, August 1, 2018 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee and CBC Sports announced today the GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships will be streamed live across Canada next week. Taking place August 5-10 in Sydney, Australia, Canada will be among 12 nations competing for the world title. “We are thrilled to continue our work […]
  
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• Molson seeks to disrupt beverage industry with cannabis-infused joint venture

  02-08-2018 00:26
  TORONTO — Molson Coors Canada is seeking to disrupt the country’s beverage industry by entering into a joint venture to develop non-alcoholic cannabis-infused products that could give it a leg up as more countries legalize the narcotic. The business arm of Molson Coors Brewing Co. said Wednesday the venture with The Hydropothecary Corporation, now branding […]
  
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