Sault Ste. Marie news

• Zetterberg unable to continue NHL career with Red Wings

  14-09-2018 23:57
  Henrik Zetterberg said Friday he is unable to continue his NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings because of a degenerative back condition. The 37-year-old center had not been expected to open training camp Friday or the regular season with the Red Wings, but he and his teammates had hoped he would be able to […]
  
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• Update: Corrections officer Released. Hostage situation at Kenora Jail in Northwestern Ontario.

  14-09-2018 23:42
  Update: Corrections Officer released -5:47 pm. The following statement was received from Greg Flood, Ministry of Corrections spokesperson. “The ministry can confirm that the Correctional Officer that was taken hostage at the Kenora Jail has been released and taken to hospital for assessment. Our thoughts are with the officer and his family during this difficult […]
  
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• CAPT Updates ONNtv, Efforts to Revitalize Rail Still Chuggin’ Along

  14-09-2018 23:07
  A battle being fought for years, CAPT (The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains) is still hard at work to see the renewal of passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst. Savory-Gordon, an advocate for renewing the rail, is hoping for fruitful meetings in the future with the federal government’s Transport Minister, Marc Garneau. […]
  
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• Not enough evidence to expel cadet after Qur’an desecration, military says

  14-09-2018 21:11
  OTTAWA — An officer cadet facing expulsion from the Canadian Forces for desecrating a Qur’an is being allowed to continue his studies at the Royal Military College in Saint-Jean, Que., but another student is still fighting to remain in uniform. The two officer cadets are among three first-year students who were ordered expelled after defiling […]
  
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• Primo pedals for ARCH, her children

  14-09-2018 21:07 via saultstar.com
  Julie Premo’s bucket list includes a bike.More specifically, a carbon fibre bicycle she’s about to ride 100 kilometres on St. Joseph Island on Saturday to raise cash for Algoma Residential Community Hospice.The volunteer and support services manager at ARCH wants her three children, ranging in age from five to 12, to learn about perseverance. The bike is delivering that message.“I want my kids to see me pushing myself out of my comfort zone and really knowing that, if I put in
  
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• Premo pedals for ARCH, her children

  14-09-2018 21:07 via saultstar.com
  Julie Premo’s bucket list includes a bike.More specifically, a carbon fibre bicycle she’s about to ride 100 kilometres on St. Joseph Island on Saturday to raise cash for Algoma Residential Community Hospice.The volunteer and support services manager at ARCH wants her three children, ranging in age from five to 12, to learn about perseverance. The bike is delivering that message.“I want my kids to see me pushing myself out of my comfort zone and really knowing that, if I put in
  
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• Standing Up to Ford

  14-09-2018 20:25
  Doug Ford’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause spurred a protest at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, former Sault resident Michaela Murphy took part in that protest, and talked to Lou Anne Young about her experience. Watch the video for the full story.
  
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• 'He was a Canadian hero'

  14-09-2018 19:57 via saultstar.com
  Helping organize the Terry Fox Run is nothing new for Chanel Fall.
  She’s worked alongside her parents, Rick Fall and Colette Michel-Fall, organizing the annual event to help Terry Fox Foundation for about five years.But after starting planning for Sunday’s fundraiser at Roberta Bondar Pavilion, Rick Fall was accepted to compete in the Berlin Marathon. That 42-kilometre trek is Sunday. He and Michel-Fall have left for Germany. Returning to running about a decade ago after roughly a 20
  
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• Sure to be the most delicious #charityride of the season👍👍 facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  14-09-2018 19:40 via twitter.com
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• Research paper examines benefits of passenger rail service in the North

  14-09-2018 19:38 via saultstar.com
  Northern Ontario could benefit from a well-functioning passenger rail system and it could help improve the region’s economy, climate change objectives and better connect communities.
  But in order to do that, the Ontario government needs to conduct a concept development study and socioeconomic impact study of restored, reinvigorated passenger rail service and develop a plan to restore passenger rail service on infrastructure that already exists.
  That’s the message provided by three No
  
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• Sure to be the most delicious #charityride of the season👍👍 twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…

  14-09-2018 19:25 via twitter.com
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• Mearow, Robert Andrew “Bobby”

  14-09-2018 18:56
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH Hospice on September 11, 2018 at the age of 57. Survived by his caring wife, Karen. Lovingly remembered by his daughters, Laura and Cindy. Brother of Anne, Richard, Joe, Darrell, Patti, Vicki, Fred, Glenn, Rhonda and the late Kerry. Son of Mary and the late Jim Allen) and the late […]
  
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• Sault College and CLA Partner to Offer Program

  14-09-2018 18:51
  Are you passionate about a career in  Developmental Services, want to have a positive impact on the lives of those with developmental disabilities and are looking for personal and professional satisfaction? Let Sault College help you turn your passions into your profession by registering for the eight week Developmental Services Support Certificate Program. The program […]
  
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• Ontario outlines arguments in lawsuit against federal carbon tax plan

  14-09-2018 18:48
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says it has taken the next step in its legal challenge against the federal government’s carbon tax plan. Environment Minister Rod Phillips says the government has filed a statement in court outlining its arguments that Ottawa’s carbon pricing plan is unconstitutional. The province argues the federal government does not have the […]
  
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• CONTEST ALERT!! #MayorForADay Are you in grade 5 or 6? What would you do if you were Mayor for a day? Details at:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-09-2018 17:06 via twitter.com
  CONTEST ALERT!! #MayorForADay Are you in grade 5 or 6? What would you do if you were Mayor for a day? Details at:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• United Way keeps fighting poverty

  14-09-2018 16:47 via saultstar.com
  United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District's fight against poverty continues with Hilda Odom.The former business administrator at Maple Leaf Motors leads United Way's 2018 campaign.This is year three of United Way's five-year poverty campaign with a fundraising target of $6.25 million. The first two years have raised $2,807,704, or 45 per cent of that goal, with $3.44 million remaining.“Poverty is about struggling to make ends meet and is very real in our community,” said Odom d
  
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• Helping out

  14-09-2018 16:23 via saultstar.com
  Pickard Construction employees, working on a nearby project, respond to a two-car collision at Old Garden River Road and Second Line East on Friday morning.
  
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• Traffic Problems in the P-Patch

  14-09-2018 15:11
  Ward 3 Candidate,Winona Hutchison sent the following release to Saultonline this morning. In 2004 the City undertook the task of trying to determine whether the request of the residents in the P-Patch, primarily those that use the intersection at Pine and Pleasant, was a viable option to put in a traffic light to allow easier […]
  
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• Shape the Sault looks at housing

  14-09-2018 14:43 via saultstar.com
  Taxpayers concerned about housing policies can share their concerns at a public information session designed to Shape the Sault.
  Shape the Sault – Official Plan Review will be holding a public information session to discuss housing and second units on Wed. Sept. 19 at Sault College (Essar Hall) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  The Shape the Sault project will create a new Official Plan for the city that will gu8ide local decision making on land use, development and public infrastructure over th
  
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• Welder Apprentice - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/8bgeHysLFU

  14-09-2018 14:42 via twitter.com
  
  Welder Apprentice - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/8bgeHysLFU
  
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• Mayoral candidates weigh in on taxes, budgets

  14-09-2018 14:15 via saultstar.com
  Nothing impacts Sault Ste. Marie homeowners more than their tax bills.
  The issue of city budget processes and high taxes – whether perceived or real – has already been raised in the mayoral election campaign.
  Property owners want to see their taxes kept low. But they also want to see essential services maintained.
  Significant process changes have been made in the budget process over the last term of city council but some question whether it’s the process that is flawed or how t
  
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• Sure to be a great day filled with motorcycles, smiles, and support for the Royal Canadian Legion and Special Olymp… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-09-2018 13:42 via twitter.com
  Sure to be a great day filled with motorcycles, smiles, and support for the Royal Canadian Legion and Special Olymp… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Former CAO Fratesi Gives HCR Task Force Update, Talks Next Steps

  14-09-2018 12:09
  Former CAO and current Huron Central Railway Task Force member Joe Fratesi gave Superior Media an update on the initiative to keep the Sault to Sudbury short-line service up and running. Having presented to council on Monday night, councillors passed a resolution reconfirming their support for provincial and federal funding. The task force, consisting of […]
  
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• Ont. Tories to hold Saturday sitting to speed up passage of Toronto council bill

  14-09-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will hold a rare Saturday sitting of the legislature to speed up passage of a controversial bill to slash the size of Toronto city council. A source confirms to The Canadian Press that legislators will be called back to Queen’s Park Saturday at 1 p.m. to help speed up […]
  
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• Canada’s ethics czar wants greater powers to sanction ministers who break rules

  14-09-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Canada’s ethics watchdog says he would like to have greater powers to impose penalties against cabinet ministers and public office holders who violate conflict rules, including the ability to levy fines of up to $10,000. Conflict of Interest Commissioner Mario Dion says he believes strongly in the importance of upholding ethics rules in government, […]
  
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• Toronto asking feds to stop Ontario council-cutting plan

  14-09-2018 04:47
  TORONTO — The City of Toronto asked the federal government Thursday to stop Ontario legislation slashing the size of its council, an appeal issued after staff warned that holding a fair municipal election next month was becoming virtually impossible. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear, however, that Ottawa would not block the Ontario government’s […]
  
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• Eddie drew the Queen of Diamonds. Ace of Spades still in Play.

  14-09-2018 04:33
  Sault Police (SSMPS) have been supporting the charitable efforts taking place at the George Wellington Esquire Club on Thursdays by controlling traffic in the immediate vicinity of the Club along Second Line. The Esquire Club line-up of hopeful ticket buyers has a life of its own. Today, the SSMPS had Second Line down to two […]
  
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• Canada, U.K. lure four more states into global push to wean world off coal

  14-09-2018 03:32
  OTTAWA — Canada and the United Kingdom have drawn four more U.S. states and two major American cities into their global alliance to kick the world of its coal energy habit, even as U.S. President Donald Trump touts a coal renaissance in his country. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is in California for a global climate […]
  
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• More Jobs and Lower Taxes; Ring Releases Platform

  14-09-2018 02:59
  Mayoral candidate Rory Ring broke bread with a crowd of Sault citizens at the Soup Kitchen Community Centre on Thursday evening as part of his campaign and platform launch. Ring’s platform includes, lowering/freezing taxes for everyone, job creation, and quality of life. “It really is about creating more opportunity and more jobs for our community, […]
  
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• 1 Garrison Way. An address of monumental importance.

  14-09-2018 02:52
  Garrison Way will forever become part of the rich military life – historically and present day – in Sault Ste. Marie, and the District of Algoma. 1 Garrison Way has become the official address of the Sault Armouries. A Garrison Parade was held outside the Armouries, and included Garrison Units, 49th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA; […]
  
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• Trott scores twice in Hounds preseason opener

  14-09-2018 01:30
  He was a standout in preseason action last year, and on Thursday night in the first game of the 2018 exhibition season, he was a big help in leading the Hounds to a victory. Hounds second year forward Zack Trott, who had 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 preseason games last year, scored a […]
  
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• 'I don't think about the money'

  14-09-2018 01:22 via saultstar.com
  Chris McDowell and Janice Brechin mixed a little pleasure with business before ticket sales started at Esquire Club’s Catch the Ace draw on Thursday.The two friends spread out on a blanket on the front lawn at 63 Second Line W., while waiting for sales to start at 4 p.m. The mercury hit a high of 25 C in the mid-afternoon.“Awesome,” said McDowell of the warm climes in mid-September. “Loving it.”McDowell and Brechin are Sault Ste. Marie natives who now live in Kitche
  
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• Tim Hortons says it reached agreement with franchisee whose restaurants it seized

  14-09-2018 00:50
  TORONTO — The parent company of Tim Hortons says it has reached an agreement with the head of an unsanctioned franchisee group who had his four restaurants seized after he allegedly leaked sensitive corporate news to the media. “Both parties have agreed that Mr. (David) Hughes has left the Tim Hortons business and an agreement was […]
  
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• Canada’s Chief Medical Officers of Health raising alarm on food safety: Salmonella + chicken products.

  14-09-2018 00:38
  Canada’s Chief Medical Officers of Health have joined together to issue a joint statement today regarding the risk of Salmonella illness from frozen raw breaded chicken products. Most of these products available for sale in Canada contain raw chicken and pose an increased health risk to anyone who handles, prepares or consumes them. New This […]
  
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• DEGUIRE, Rene Paul

  14-09-2018 00:01
  Passed away at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday September 11, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Norma DeGuire.  Dear son of Mary Gertrude Judd of Greermount, Quebec and Rene Joseph DeGuire of Moosecreek, Ontario. Paul will be missed by family and friends including his sister Mary Hanson (Ed) of Morrisburg, Ontario, late Doris Barkley (Keith) […]
  
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