Sault Ste. Marie news

• Inflation rate’s sizzle only temporary blip: Bank of Canada governor

  24-08-2018 23:38
  OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada says he’s fine with last month’s hot inflation number because he sees it as just a temporary spike in the data. Statistics Canada recently reported that year-over-year consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in nearly seven years in July when they reached three per cent. In an interview Friday with CNBC, […]
  
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• Sault native gives car away

  24-08-2018 22:40 via saultstar.com
  Paul Bregman celebrated his 65th birthday on Friday by handing someone else a big gift.The Sault Ste. Marie native decided to give away his 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt to someone who really needed a car to drive. He bought the car in 2008 so his daughter Jordanna, a nursing student in Toronto, could travel to Sunnybrook Hospital in the early morning.“I wanted to actually give something away,” he said of his birthday wish. “I decided that a car would help somebody in a very meaningful
  
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• FERGUSON, Linda Joyce

  24-08-2018 22:14
  Linda Joyce Ferguson, 55, of Stewartville, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday, August 23, 2018 following a short illness with cancer, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN, where she had been a resident for one week. Linda was born on May 31, 1963 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada to […]
  
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• Cannabis spending grew 1.2 per cent in Q2 to $5.7 billion annualized: StatCan

  24-08-2018 22:04
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canadian spending on cannabis increased 1.2 per cent to $5.7 billion on an annualized basis in the second quarter. Nearly 85 per cent of purchases were illegal, down from 98 per cent in mid-2014 as consumption for medical use has increased. About 4.9 million Canadians between 15 and 64 years […]
  
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• Extendicare Mapleview’s 2nd Annual Car Show

  24-08-2018 21:29
  On August 23rd, Extendicare Mapleview welcomed the public as well as encouraged their residents to take part in the second annual car show. The weather was perfect, and the popcorn and ice cream truck were on standby as the homes’ patrons enjoyed a day with cars from their past. ONNtv swung by the event to […]
  
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• Local Man’s Call to Action. Butts don’t belong on Hub Trail.

  24-08-2018 21:25
  Earlier this week, local citizen Carl White expressed his concerns about the amount of cigarette butts on the Sault Area Hospital’s section of the Hub Trail in a letter to the editor of the Sault Star. SaultOnline reached out to him to discuss his concerns. “Well a few years ago the minister of health banned […]
  
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• ‘I came to the realization that I was a missing person:’ Man who disappeared on ski trip recounts baffling journey

  24-08-2018 21:01
  TORONTO — Danny Filippidis says he just wanted to capture a few memories. His annual ski trip to Lake Placid, N.Y., with colleagues from Toronto Fire Services was drawing to a close when he realized he’d forgotten to bring a camera to the lodge where he was unwinding with friends about half-way up Whiteface Mountain. He told friends […]
  
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• DUNNE, Bonnie

  24-08-2018 20:52
  With heavy hearts, our dear Bonnie passed on Thursday, August 23, 2018, surrounded by her family at the Sault Area Hospital. Much loved wife and best friend of Lynn for 49 years. Loving mother of Todd (friend Maureen). Daughter of the late Annie and Bill Smith. Dear sister of Audrey Lee (Wayne), late Fred Smith […]
  
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• DIXON, John

  24-08-2018 20:28
  Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Algoma Residential Community Hospice on August 23, 2018 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Judy (nee Brunton) for 51 years. Dear father of Lori Viotto (Mike), Brenda Peacock (Brad), Robert Dixon (Karen). Proud grandfather of Drake, Danika and Dane Viotto, Kyle and Ben Peacock, […]
  
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• FEBBRARO, Giuseppe “Joe”

  24-08-2018 19:51
  It is with great sadness that we announce Joe’s passing on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 81. He will be missed by his wife Emma, sons John (Silvana Spadafora), Mario (Rosa), daughters Rosa (Cory Bedard) and Lori-Ann Dewar (Mark). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Michela (Jeff Curran), Remo, Daniella, Emma and Mitchell. […]
  
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• SEE, Gerald Mitchell (Mitch)

  24-08-2018 19:47
  (March 4, 1959 – April 13, 2018) It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father. He was surrounded by his three daughters and all of their love in his last moments. Loved father of Amanda (Casey), Nyomie, Casey (Mitchell), and Mitchell. Loving grandfather of Kole, Mitchell, Erin […]
  
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• Chamber bows out of debates; Sault Star ready to ramp up coverage

  24-08-2018 19:46 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is bowing out of hosting municipal election debates this fall.
  With its CEO and acting board president both seeking a position around the next municipal council table, the Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn from participating in the long-standing debates.
  Instead, Algoma University will be the lead organization to run those debates, said Megan Kent, communication officer at Algoma U.
  Kent said plans are only beginning now and have yet to be finalized.
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• DONNELLY, Robert (Bob)

  24-08-2018 19:41
  February 4, 1960 – August 4, 2018 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Ernest Anthony Donnelly, known to many as Bob, on August 4th, 2018 at the age of 58 while vacationing with family at his cabin. Bob will be deeply missed by his wife […]
  
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• Esquire 'would love' total jackpot of $400,000

  24-08-2018 19:40 via saultstar.com
  A Catch the Ace progressive jackpot will likely top $350,000 when the weekly draw to benefit two Sault Ste. Marie charities returns to the Esquire Club in the coming week.Ticket No. 150880 was drawn Thursday night at the Second Line West bar. Cheryl Peltier won the weekly prize of $42,804. She drew a queen of hearts, missing out on a jackpot that’s grown $289,168.50 after 46 weeks.Peltier was in the same seat at the Esquire where she’s sat for about the last 10 draws, co-owner Boomer
  
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• MILLER, Peter

  24-08-2018 19:02
  Peacefully at the Sault Ste Marie Area Hospital on Wednesday August 22, 2018 at the age of 74. Predeceased by his wife Anna and his son Walter. Lovingly remembered by his children Anna Jr. (Rob), Micheal, Rachel (Jason), Christine, Elizabeth (Marcel), Peter Jr. and Roxanne. Grandfather of 30, and great Grandfather to 10. Predeceased by […]
  
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• Sexual Assault: The Roadshow – Northern Tour comes to Sault Ste. Marie. - SaultOnline.com

  24-08-2018 18:57 via saultonline.com
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  Sexual Assault: The Roadshow – Northern Tour comes to Sault Ste. Marie.
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  Sexual Assault: The Roadshow is a traveling art gallery in a 20'x8' shipping container that invites community participation and activation. It has been travelling on a flatbed truck to 18 cities and areas in Ontario since 2016. Sault Ste. Marie will be ...and more »
  
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• Sexual Assault: The Roadshow – Northern Tour comes to Sault Ste. Marie.

  24-08-2018 18:54
  Sexual Assault: The Roadshow is a traveling art gallery in a 20’x8’ shipping container that invites community participation and activation. It has been travelling on a flatbed truck to 18 cities and areas in Ontario since 2016. Sault Ste. Marie will be the 19th stop on the tour. At each stop, local artists work with […]
  
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• Our #youthinpolicing students did a great job this summer! They planned a #familyfunday to thank everyone who taugh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  24-08-2018 18:21 via twitter.com
  Our #youthinpolicing students did a great job this summer! They planned a #familyfunday to thank everyone who taugh… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Spooner ( Bisaillon ), Isabelle

  24-08-2018 18:01
  April 13, 1931 – August 23, 2018 Peacefully at Algoma Manor, with her daughter Sandra by her side on Thursday August 23, 2018. Isabelle Spooner in her 88th year, wife of the late Manley Spooner.   Loving mother of Sandra, Violet, Brenda and Doris. Grandmother to several grandchildren and special grandmother to Jocelyn and Samuel.  […]
  
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• Toys “R” Us president opens up about recent troubles and plans to rebuild brand

  24-08-2018 17:31
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — Toys “R” Us Canada’s president says most of the people she has met with over the past tumultuous year have asked her the same question: “have you found another job?” The query has been on the tip of everyone’s tongues as many mistakenly believe the toy chain’s Canadian business is following in the footsteps of […]
  
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• Entertainment Pulse

  24-08-2018 17:29
  Hello, fellow Saultites! If you are looking for something to do, whether it’s watching a play or performance at one of our local venues or a night of live entertainment and dancing, you’ve come to the right place! The team at SaultOnline and ONNtv strive everyday to celebrate our great Community and to give much deserved […]
  
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• James Street Market to take place on Saturday

  24-08-2018 17:27
  The James Street Market is returning to Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. The market will be running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 25 at the James Street Square. It is being hosted by Algoma Public Health, Arts Council of Algoma, City of Sault Ste. Marie, District of Sault Ste. Marie Social […]
  
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• STEFANIZZI, Erminia (nee Mauro)

  24-08-2018 16:02
  It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of our mother and nonna on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 93. After 25 years apart, Erminia is reunited with her beloved husband Pietro. Loving mother of Joe, Gino, John (Lori), Dino (Marney) and Jerry (Laura). Proud nonna of Lisa (Dave), […]
  
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• Ottawa station’s ‘girl-power hour’ tackles gender imbalance on country radio

  24-08-2018 15:29
  TORONTO — A country radio station in the nation’s capital is turning up the volume on female artists. Ottawa’s Country 101.1 FM plans to launch a “girl-power hour” starting Monday that’s dedicated to putting women in the spotlight. Amanda Kingsland, the station’s programming director, said the idea came from brainstorming sessions with staff about the lasting gender imbalance on country […]
  
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• CEDOLIA, David George

  24-08-2018 15:29
  Departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, August 19, 2018, while doing an act of kindness, which was typical of the way he lived his life. David had a warm, generous and compassionate spirit and was always reaching out to others, and he made an impact on all the lives he touched.  He […]
  
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• Man hurt in east-end fire

  24-08-2018 15:03 via saultstar.com
  An early-morning fire at an east-end home sent a man to Sault Area Hospital on Friday.A resident at a home in the 100 block of East Champagne Drive called 911 at about 5 a.m., said deputy chief Paul Milosevich of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.Firefighters found three occupants, all adults, outside the home upon arrival.The extent of the injuries to the male could not be confirmed.An Ontario Fire Marshal investigator will attend the fire scene.The fire is not considered suspicious.
  
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• Albanian community rallies to family's support – Mother in coma

  24-08-2018 14:45 via saultstar.com
  Calgary’s Albanian-Canadian community is coming to the aid of surviving members of the Metko family, two of whom were killed in a collision with a moose and vehicle on an Ontario highway last Sunday.
  Ilir Kuqi, president of the Albanian-Canadian Association of Calgary, says Maralba Metko, whose husband and son were killed in the crash, is in critical condition and remains in a coma while her nine-year-old daughter Brianna is “probably going to be alright,” at least physically.
  
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• With over 100 ATV’s rolling through the mud tomorrow supporting the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games, it’… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  24-08-2018 14:11 via twitter.com
  With over 100 ATV’s rolling through the mud tomorrow supporting the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games, it’… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• With over 100 ATV rolling through the mud tomorrow supporting the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games, it’s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  24-08-2018 14:09 via twitter.com
  With over 100 ATV rolling through the mud tomorrow supporting the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games, it’s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Bacteria found at Pointe des Chenes

  24-08-2018 13:26 via saultstar.com
  High levels of bacteria are present at Pointe des Chenes.Conditions are not safe for swimming, Algoma Public Health warns.Swimming in the water could result in skin, eye, nose and throat infections and stomach illness if water is swallowed.Risk can be reduced by showering at home, toweling off after a swim and not swallowing beach water.
  
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• Day care gets new space at Sault College

  24-08-2018 13:14 via saultstar.com
  Forty-five years after Sault College first started offering day care, the community college finally has a site specificially built for youngsters.The new early learning centre, based at the former Willow restaurant on the northwest corner of the college campus, cares for 80 children from infants to pre-schoolers. That’s up from 62 at the former Prince Charles Public School site on Northern Avenue and a second location in G wing. There’s a total of 11,195 square feet – 5,695 ins
  
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• Fire Sends Three to Hospital-Updated

  24-08-2018 12:22
  In the early morning hours of August 24th, 2018, Sault Ste. Marie fire crews responded to a 911 call in the 100 block of East Champagne Dr. Three occupants from the home were outside on the fire crews arrival. As a result of the fire, one male occupant sustained injuries and has been transferred to […]
  
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• Fire Sends Three to Hospital

  24-08-2018 12:22
  A early morning fire in the east end  caused extensive damage to a home and sent three people to the hospital. Sault Ste Marie Fire Services were called to the fire at the corner of Queen St. E. and Millwood Ave at approximately at 5:00am. An officer at the scene told Saultonline that two of […]
  
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• Bernier contacted ‘key people’ before announcing new party, source says

  24-08-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Quebec MP Maxime Bernier had already hit the ground running before Thursday’s bombshell announcement that he would quit the Conservatives and launch his own party, a source close to the controversial MP says. The source, who spoke to The Canadian Press on the condition of anonymity, said the MP for the riding of Beauce made […]
  
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• Holy Smokes. Catch the Ace Still in Play.

  24-08-2018 04:48
  The line-up of people started early again this afternoon as folks waited for their chance to purchase tickets for Catch the Ace at the George Wellington Esquire Club. At 9:30 pm, the packed clubhouse, parking lot, patio area and general vicinity of the Esquire Club was absolutely humming with excitement again this week. There’s really […]
  
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• CFL Relaxes Officiating Standard for Touchdown Celebrations

  24-08-2018 03:52
  TORONTO (August 23, 2018) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) is relaxing its standard for touchdown celebrations by removing the blanket prohibition on the use of props.“The stakes in our league are very high and the intensity level is second to none,” said Commissioner Randy Ambrosie.“But at the end of the day, football is a game […]
  
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• A Real Page-Turner. ‘The Restless Night’ is a mystery thriller set right here in The Sault.

  24-08-2018 03:13
  Tracing his roots back to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Marco Muzzi  can now count published author among his many accomplishments. Marco left the Sault with his immediate family when he was in grade nine. His father got a promotion in Guelph, Ontario, and the family moved about 15 years ago. Frequent trips to the Sault […]
  
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• Fake Facebook posts are new hacker phase

  24-08-2018 02:28
  Facebook has identified and banned hundreds of accounts, groups and pages engaged in misleading political behavior. Among the 652 pages, groups, and accounts linked to Russia and unexpectedly, Iran, that Facebook this week announced it had removed, were pages disparaging both North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and President Trump, Brexit, and immigration. Tech analyst Susan […]
  
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• The Downtown Association is a busy place. Board Nominations Officially Open.

  24-08-2018 01:42
  This past Tuesday, August 21st, the downtown association held one of their monthly board meetings. Signage, downtown beautification, and hanging bracket signs were all hot topics at the meeting. ONNtv caught up with Josh Ingram, General Manager of the Downtown Association, to ask him about what the DTA has been up to, as well as […]
  
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• Exciting times at LSSU. Robotics Engineering Degree launching this fall.

  24-08-2018 01:17
   SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Beginning this fall, Lake Superior State University is offering a baccalaureate degree in robotics engineering. The program will prepare graduates to engineer, test, and implement robots as more of the machines appear globally in manufacturing, warehousing, military, health care, and human assistance applications. For nearly three decades LSSU has been […]
  
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• Trudeau says better access to wildfire resources needed

  24-08-2018 00:54
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to close gaps between First Nations and municipalities on fighting wildfires on Thursday after meeting with local leaders facing treacherous flames in British Columbia. Trudeau acknowledged the divide in resources for municipalities, which work with the province on forest fires, and First Nations reserves, which fall under federal responsibility. “Municipalities […]
  
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• HOPPER, Karol Lee

  24-08-2018 00:11
  July 20 1960 – August 13,2018.  Passed away suddenly on St. Joseph Island on August 13, 2018.  Predeceased  by her parents Glen and Marion Hopper. Survived by her loving family, sisters Vicki (Brian) Campbell, Mark (Jessica & Ty ), Tammy (Jarrod & Sophia ) Shirley Stone (Erik ), Fred (Aileen) Jamie White (Sherie) Ivy (Nick […]
  
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