Sault Ste. Marie news

• BOLAND, Douglas

  21-09-2018 23:40
  Peacefully passed away at ARCH on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Madolyn. Much loved father of Tim (Isabelle) of Edmonton, Alberta, Christopher (Dawn) of Ottawa, Ontario, Edward Choo of Toronto, Ontario and Charles Choo (Lucia) of Gatineau, Quebec. Proud Grandpa of Ethan, Aiden, Sascha, Madolyn, Gabrielle […]
  
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• UPDATE on city-wide Power outages: Most should be restored at this time. 9:45 pm

  21-09-2018 23:35
  9:44 pm – PUC is reporting that power has been restored to most of previously affected areas. East End – Trunk Rd from Boundary to Lake: Trunk Rd from Boundary to Lake, Idaho, Arizona, Silverbirch, Macdonald; Black Rd., Burton, Fairmount, Creery/Breton, Danby/Parker. Completely restored. Boundary; east to Chambers, Trunk south to Bennett, Shannon from Trunk […]
  
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• PUC reporting several power outages in East End.

  21-09-2018 23:35
  4:00 PM Cause of Interruption: Storm Damage — Queen Street East – River Rd. from Parkshore Dr to City Limit affecting 689 households. River Rd. from Parkshore Dr to City Limit, Queen St E from Dacey Rd to city limit; Trunk Rd from Dacey to City Limit    4:00 PM Cause of Interruption: Storm Damage — East […]
  
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• MPP Romano Speaks HCR, Sex-Ed, and More

  21-09-2018 23:27
  MPP Ross Romano spoke with ONNtv today about a number of key issues and promises that have been made throughout Premier Doug Ford’s leadership so far. He shared hopes for the future and specifics on some of the initiatives he has been working on. He stressed that he is continually working to keep northern issues […]
  
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• The Generosity of Locals Helps Expand SAH Cardiac Wing

  21-09-2018 23:23
  The auditorium at Sault Area Hospital was packed full of people on Wednesday night as hospital staff and patients shared their experiences and thanked generous local donors for helping them reach their initial goal of the $4.5 million needed to expand their cardiac wing. Part of this expansion included the addition of a cath (catheter) […]
  
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• Have You Seen these Men? OPP need your help to locate

  21-09-2018 22:55
  (NORTH BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), North Bay Detachment Crime Unit, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several persons of interest who may have information in relation to a theft that took place in Rutherglen, Ontario in 2015. These persons of interest may also have information regarding similar thefts that took […]
  
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• Yikes. Environment Canada has issued a TORNADO WARNING for South-eastern Ontario.

  21-09-2018 22:40
  This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and […]
  
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• Enrolment climbs at college, university

  21-09-2018 22:12 via saultstar.com
  Enrolment is up at both Sault College and Algoma University, with both Sault Ste. Marie post-secondary institutions welcoming more students than expected to their campuses in September.There are 2,470 full-time students at Sault College. That’s up 9.8 per cent compared to fall 2017, president Ron Common told the institution’s board of governors during a meeting on Thursday afternoon. The last time enrolment was that high was in 1999 with 2,482 students.“We don’t have demo
  
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• Sheehan gets new appointment

  21-09-2018 21:32 via saultstar.com
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan has been appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade.
  Affectionately known as the ‘steel guy’ in Ottawa, Sheehan has participated in several important International Trade committee meetings over the past year. He has advocated for all industries – but especially steel – affected by tariffs and has become the authorative voice in Ottawa on the steel industry.
  Other factors that contributed to Sheehan’s appointment inc
  
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• Saturday is Tree Day

  21-09-2018 21:32
  The TD Friends of the Environment, in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) will be celebrating TD Tree Day in Sault Ste. Marie by planting 150 trees on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 am to 12 pm. “This year the TD Tree Day planting will be taking place adjacent to […]
  
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• Civic Centre West Entrance Temporarily Closed saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Septe…

  21-09-2018 21:25 via twitter.com
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• Legal pot sales could reach $1 billion in fourth quarter: StatCan

  21-09-2018 21:01
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada forecasts Canadians could spend more than $1 billion on legal cannabis between October and December this year once marijuana for adult use is legalized on Oct. 17. The agency estimates that the amount spent on legal pot during the fourth quarter could range between $816 million and $1.02 billion. It added that purchases of illicit cannabis during the […]
  
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• Skating trail pilot project for 2019

  21-09-2018 20:26 via saultstar.com
  A skating trail hovering through Clergue Park could become a reality if the next city council finds $36,300 required to make the idea a reality.
  City council will be asked to approve a report Monday to approve the skating trails pilot project in principle for the 2019-20 season giving time for staff and the parks and recreation advisory committee can explore opportunities for partnerships to assist with development costs.
  Staff has estimated that $36,300 annually is needed to cover the costs for
  
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• Reminder - Queen Street East (Elgin Street to Dennis Street) and Ron Francis Way will be temporarily closed Saturda… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  21-09-2018 20:26 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Queen Street East (Elgin Street to Dennis Street) and Ron Francis Way will be temporarily closed Saturda… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• ROMANO, Rosarina

  21-09-2018 20:10
  (1949-2018) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Rosa on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Cherished wife of Nick for 54 years. Much loved mother of Bruno (Tracey), Lisa Jenkins (Jason), Antonietta Bitonti (Frank) and Maria. Proud Nonna of Nicholas, Bruno Jr. and Julia Romano, Jenna and Leanne […]
  
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• HOGAN, Claudette Elizabeth

  21-09-2018 20:03
  Peacefully at the March of Dimes on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age 48. Loving mother of Kristal Hogan (Ken McMahon) and Nory Hogan. Proud grandmother and aunt to Miranda Hogan and Quin Hogan.   Father Mike Hogan (Sally Hogan) and her late mother Betty M. Dear sister of Tracey Hogan, Marney Hogan, Shannon […]
  
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• Power Outage in Far West End

  21-09-2018 19:56
  The PUC are currently investigating an unplanned power outage that is affecting 1114 customers. The outage which began at 12:30pm is in the area of  Third Line north to city limit and east of Maki Rd. Maki Rd north to Lakeshore Dr. South of Second Line; west of Allen’s Side Rd to Airport Rd and […]
  
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• Credit rating for city remains stable

  21-09-2018 19:55 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie’s credit rating remains stable at AA-(stable).
  The rating means that the city’s financial situation is not expected to change over the next two years.
  Standards & Poor Global Ratings examines a number of factors such as the economy, fiscal management, budgetary flexibility, performance, liquidity and debt burden and rates municipalities based on its expert opinion.
  The city’s rating remains unchanged from 2017.
  Standards & Poor says Sault Ste. Marie&rsq
  
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• Sheehan Appointed to Standing Committee on International Trade

  21-09-2018 19:31
  Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, has been appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Several factors contributed to Sheehan being offered this opportunity: Sault Ste. Marie being a Canada/U.S. border town, extensive experience and knowledge of business and economic development, and Sheehan’s recent high-level work and advocacy […]
  
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• Colts blank Steelhawks

  21-09-2018 19:13
  After defeating the St. Mary’s Knights 35-28 last Thursday and improving their record to 2-0, the Korah Colts senior football team was back in action last night on a rainy Thursday evening as they took on the Superior Heights Steelhawks at Superior Heights. The Colts, who were looking to remain undefeated, improved their record to […]
  
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• Feds launching review of oil tanker traffic in bid to renew pipeline approval

  21-09-2018 18:18
  OTTAWA — The National Energy Board has less than six months to redo its environmental review of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, this time taking into account the impact of additional oil tanker traffic off the coast of British Columbia. Three weeks after the Federal Court of Appeal overturned approval of the expansion project, Natural Resources Minister […]
  
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• Greg and Karen Host the Morning Show

  21-09-2018 18:13
  The team at SaultOnline.com/ONNtv would like to thank Greg and Karen Lefave, as well as their entire team at Superior Chrysle Dodge Jeep and Ram for hosting yesterday’s Mornings with Lou-Anne & Tim. We enjoyed learning about their history here in the Sault and the amazing charity they started, The Twinkie Foundation. The idea for […]
  
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• If there are barriers preventing you from voting, you may apply to vote from home. Visit saultstemarie.ca/votefromhome fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  21-09-2018 18:02 via twitter.com
  If there are barriers preventing you from voting, you may apply to vote from home. Visit saultstemarie.ca/votefromhome fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Chief Stevenson provides The City of Sault Ste. Marie Council with an update on Crime and other Hot Topics in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  21-09-2018 17:13 via twitter.com
  Chief Stevenson provides The City of Sault Ste. Marie Council with an update on Crime and other Hot Topics in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Poli Sci Professor Explains Notwithstanding Clause and its Implications

  21-09-2018 16:46
  Dr. Trevor Tchir, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Algoma University, took some time to speak with ONNtv about the notwithstanding clause – what it means, what a ‘stay’ is, and what the implications are for Ontarians. As it stands right now, it looks as though the Progressive Conservative government is well on there way […]
  
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• Perzan Umrigar Wins Mayor for the Day

  21-09-2018 16:17
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie North are pleased to announce the winner of the ‘Mayor for a Day’ contest. Perzan Umrigar, a grade five student from Holy Cross Catholic School, has been selected as our community’s Mayor for a Day. “I was once again impressed by […]
  
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• Summer Ends Today – With Colder Air and Damaging Winds

  21-09-2018 15:32
  Today is the last full day of Summer, and by this afternoon, you’ll know Fall is settling in. An intense late Summer / Fall Storm led with a warm front overnight, causing heavy rain and winds, now the cold front will push through today dropping temperatures from a high of 20c (reached this morning) to […]
  
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• Home Instead Senior Care Job Fair

  21-09-2018 15:05
  Employment Solutions, in partnership with Home Instead Senior Care, will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, September 26 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The job fair will be held at Employment Solutions, on the 4th floor of Station Tower at 421 Bay Street. This is the final event in the September Job Fair Series […]
  
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• Sault Lands One of Canada’a Biggest It Testing Firms

  21-09-2018 15:00
  Canadian software testing company PQA Testing has announced today that it will establish a PLATO Testing lab in Sault Ste. Marie this fall. PLATO, a subsidiary of PQA, will work towards creating a centre of gaming software testing expertise in the city, with the potential to create upwards of 60 careers for local First Nations. […]
  
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• Get Your Documents Shredded

  21-09-2018 14:39
  Don’t let your trash become an identity thief’s treasure. Crime Stoppers in partnership with GFL Environmental, Riocan and Triple M Metal are welcoming residents of Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma to safely and securely dispose of their household documents at our Community Shredding Event on Saturday, September 29, 2018. This year’s event will […]
  
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• Economic development highlights mayoral campaigns

  21-09-2018 14:20 via saultstar.com
  Over the past year, major changes have been made to how economic development is pursued in Sault Ste. Marie. 
  The existing city council took $500,000 from the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. and transferred it to a city-run department it titled the community development and enterprise services department. Responsibilities have been divided between the EDC, the city and the Innovation Centre. 
  The four mayoral candidates seeking the city’s top elected post – incu
  
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• Ward 1 hopefuls say accountability, economy at top of list for next council

  21-09-2018 14:15 via saultstar.com
  The upcoming municipal election marks a change in Sault Ste. Marie’s city council. 
  Voters will head to the polls to vote for councillors in five wards, not six, thus reducing the size of city council by two people. 
  In Ward 1, all five candidates seeking a spot – Paul Christian (I), Sandra Hollingsworth (I), Michele McCleave-Kennedy, Don Mitchell and Derek Pearce — around the table say they believe that living in the ward they represent may be important to neighbourh
  
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• CBC-TV documentary examines life as a Muslim teenager

  21-09-2018 13:00
  Toronto teenager Malaieka Khan says she loves meeting new people, even though it invariably means having to explain why she wears a hijab. It’s just part of life as a Muslim girl, she shrugs. The bubbly 14-year-old notes she’s outgoing by nature, but acknowledges there are some anxieties she’s had to battle that non-Muslim kids […]
  
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• Feds to comb social media for Canadians’ pot-related attitudes, behaviour

  21-09-2018 10:05
  OTTAWA — The federal government is looking to scour social-media platforms to find out what Canadians really think about pot as the country enters its new era of legalized weed. With only a few weeks to go before the end of recreational marijuana prohibition, Ottawa is seeking an outside contractor to help the government learn more about Canadians’ attitudes and behaviours when it comes […]
  
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• 'Open Hearth Jack' worked at Algoma Steel: REMEMBER WHEN

  21-09-2018 06:43 via saultstar.com
  John H. McDonald, shown here in 1956, worked at Algoma Steel for 49 years. Born in Ireland in 1895, MacDonald worked with Colville Steelworkers and Lancashire Steel Company before coming to Sault Ste. Marie in 1907 and joining Algoma’s workforce. He held various positions, including superintendent of the open hearth department, assistant works manager and consultant. He pioneered many firsts for the steel industry. In 1919, McDonald produced the first alloy steel heats made in open hearth
  
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• Well Folks – It’s Happened Again. Ace of Spades still in Play.

  21-09-2018 04:42
  With increasing tension, the room held its breath as David Guerrero pulled one of three envelopes from inside the locked cabinet inside The Esquire Club. As the headline suggests, Mr. Guerrero did not pull the Ace of Spades. What he did pull was a staggering $92,000 in the weekly jackpot with Queen of Spades in hand. Now we […]
  
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• Notwithstanding clause comes under federal lens following Ford’s move

  21-09-2018 04:02
  OTTAWA — MPs could soon delve into the question of whether it is appropriate for a politician to use the Constitution’s contentious notwithstanding clause to override a court’s decision. NDP justice critic Murray Rankin says he will formally ask the justice and human rights committee to explore the issue after the Ontario government reached for […]
  
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• Canadian Paralympic Committee Statement on WADA’s reinstatement of RUSADA

  21-09-2018 03:41
  Ottawa, September 20, 2018 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) decided today to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency as compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code. The International Paralympic Committee released its statement on the decision earlier today, indicating that the IPC Taskforce will have to assess if WADA’s decision addresses two of the three remaining […]
  
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• Pole Fire near St. Georges Hill & Grand Street. Power Interruption in Progress

  21-09-2018 03:13
  Superior Media has learned that there was a pole fire in the city’s central region, specifically St. Georges hill at Grand Blvd. and Alberta/McNabb Street(s). The roads are currently blocked in that area to allow for crews to work. Sault Firefighters are on the scene. The PUC has been dispatched to the affected area. Citizens […]
  
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• ‘Until it affects you …’

  21-09-2018 02:58 via saultstar.com
  The words “blood donation” didn’t always flow so freely from Shannon Morrison.
  That is until the gift of life became so near and dear.
  “Until your family starts using the blood products and also you see how it’s needed for little children …  Until it affects you, you don’t really think about it,” says the St. Joseph Island woman whose son, Heydan, 7, was diagnosed a few years back with the primary immune deficiency, hypogammaglobulinemia, whi
  
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• Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering. ‘Renewing our Relations’

  21-09-2018 02:47
  (Shawanaga First Nation): ‘Renewing our Relations’ is this year’s theme for the annual Robinson Huron Treaty gathering. The gathering is being held close to the southern border of the Robinson Huron Treaty territory in Shawanaga First Nation from September 21 – 23rd, 2018. It’s being hosted by Shawanaga and Wasauksing First Nations. It’s an important […]
  
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• Wawa trio reunites at Catch the Ace

  21-09-2018 02:40 via saultstar.com
  A trio of Wawa natives got caught up waiting to buy tickets to Esquire Club’s Catch the Ace draw.Ron Albert, Nelson Duchesne and Angela Kusic all ended up, by coincidence, waiting in line together on Estelle Street on Thursday afternoon. All three now live in Sault Ste. Marie.Kusic was the draw rookie. Albert’s logged four weeks. Duchesne estimates he’s put in eight to 10 weeks for a chance to win the draw’s jackpot.The trio grew up together in Wawa, playing road hockey a
  
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• First Algoma U Board of Governors Meeting for 2018-19 Highlights Enrollment Growth

  21-09-2018 02:38
  (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – September 20, 2018): This evening, Algoma University’s Board of Governors convened for their first meeting of the 2018-19 academic year. The Board was apprised of progress on key institutional priorities, including preliminary reports projecting enrollment growth for the current academic year. Algoma U School of Business & Economics Leads Enrollment […]
  
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• Domi suspended remainder of preseason for action in Canadiens game

  21-09-2018 00:35
  NEW YORK – Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason for roughing Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during NHL Preseason Game No. 29 in Montreal on Wednesday, Sept. 19, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 0:56 of the third period. […]
  
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