Sault Ste. Marie news

• Sault Now Added To Rainfall Warning

  09-10-2018 23:58
  It’s going to be very soggy over the next 48 hours as moisture from what is now, Hurricane Michael , will spread rain into the area as the first bands of showers begin to move up from the south Wednesday and to make things worse , the system is a slow mover. That means it […]
  
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• Chretien says rise of ‘unspeakable’ Trump marks end of the American empire

  09-10-2018 23:45
  OTTAWA — Jean Chretien says Donald Trump is “unspeakable” and his rise to the U.S. presidency heralds the decline of the American empire. Chretien unleashes that unflattering opinion of Trump in a new book of anecdotes from his 10 years as Canada’s prime minister. Although it’s entitled “My Stories, My Times,” Chretien, who retired from politics in 2003 after winning three majority […]
  
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• DUGUAY, Art

  09-10-2018 23:06
  Surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the age of 87.  Loving husband of Sharon for 32 years (late Caroline for 35 years).  Beloved father of Phillip (Lynne), Larry (Carrie) and Dennis (Naomi). Proud grandfather of Amy (Jeff), Angie, Nicholas (Amanda), Laura (Mark), Melanie (Mike), Jennifer, Thomas, Christopher […]
  
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• LYPPS, Maurene Elizabeth Ellen

  09-10-2018 23:02
  With great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Maurene (Betty) announce her passing, on October 5th, 2018, just months shy of her 80th birthday, in her usual style, with grace and dignity, after a short but brave, battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Betty leaves behind the love of her life Dale, her children, […]
  
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• Ron Burgess, author of ‘The Lake Captain, 1812’ offering historical presentation in Sowerby, Ont.

  09-10-2018 22:40
  Ron Burgess , author of The Lake Captain,1812, will be providing an historical presentation on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Historic Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn (1410 Basswood Lake Rd.) in Sowerby. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the adjacent Sowerby Hall. When the British ship, The Nancy, […]
  
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• Officers decry ‘offensive’ limits on cannabis use planned by RCMP, other forces

  09-10-2018 22:22
  OTTAWA — Some police forces are implementing nonsensical and downright offensive policies that prohibit or severely limit off-duty cannabis use, says a national association that represents front-line officers. The critical comments come as the RCMP and the Toronto police service both eye a rule that would bar cannabis use by members within 28 days of a shift. The Calgary police service’s policy is even […]
  
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• Driver involved in Collision charged with Impaired

  09-10-2018 22:00
  (HAVILLAND TOWNSHIP, ON) – On October 6, 2018 at approximately 11:30 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a multi vehicle collision with no injuries on Havilland Shores Road, Havilland Township, Ontario. As a result of further investigation, Jim ROWLAND-VAS 23 years-old of Sault Ste. […]
  
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• ‘Top 30 Under 30’ Andrew Au to speak at Bridges to Better Business 2018

  09-10-2018 21:49
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 9, 2016) – Calling all current and aspiring entrepreneurs: You’re invited to Bridges to Better Business 2018. The annual event, hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, brings together area professionals for an evening of learning and networking. This year’s forum includes a keynote speech from Andrew Au, […]
  
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• Hayton is back

  09-10-2018 21:13
  You can now add another NHL first round pick to the Soo Greyhounds roster! It was announced on Tuesday that the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes have assigned forward Barrett Hayton back to the red and white. Hayton, who was drafted by the Coyotes in the 1st round (5th overall) in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, cracked […]
  
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• RAVNAAS, JOHNS, Karin

  09-10-2018 21:03
  Passed away at home on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the age of 64. Wife of Roger.  Mother of Heather (Joe) and Jeff.  Nanni of Alexis. Daughter of the late Carl and Hilda Ravnaas. Sister of Eric (Natalie), Craig, Carol (Alain), Kevin and Colin (Colleen).  Daughter-in-law of the late Harold and the late Norma Johns. […]
  
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• LSSU prof appointed to environmental science advisory board

  09-10-2018 20:40 via saultstar.com
  Prof. Ashley Moerke, of Lake Superior State University, has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Environmental Science Advisory Board.
  The nine-member board was created this year within the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
  Members, each of whom has been appointed by the governor because of their knowledge and expertise in their respective fields, will advise the governor and the state of Michigan on how best to handle issues affecting the environment and how t
  
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• Win Jay Aymar Tickets Here

  09-10-2018 20:31
  Former Sault resident Jay Aymar is coming home to release his 6th CD, Your Perfect Matador, and Superior Media wants to send eight people to the event. Tune in to ONNTV’s Morning’s with Lou Anne and Tim, Monday to Friday at 8am to hear the daily trivia question.   E-mail your answer to [email protected] before midnight […]
  
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• Focus on helping furry friends

  09-10-2018 20:25 via saultstar.com
  JOHNSON TOWNSHIP — “I’m a huge animal lover,” said Emilya Junor as she prepared for her first charity animal photography session at the Johnson Farmers’ Market. “I want to support the community with my photography.”
   Junor, of Echo Bay, took photography as her co-op in high school.
  “My big goal is to keep professional photography affordable. Everyone deserves professional quality photographs,” she told The Sault Star.
  She is now working
  
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• Heavy rains forecasted

  09-10-2018 20:02 via saultstar.com
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) advised residents in the Sault Ste. Marie District to keep a close watch on water conditions, regularly check for updated weather forecasts and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams.
  A low-pressure system will move out of the American Midwest Tuesday and intensify as it enters the Lake Superior region Wednesday. At the same time, Hurricane Michael will move toward the American Gulf coast and help transport moisture north towards the G
  
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• Sault College Invites You to Their Open House

  09-10-2018 19:59
  Get ready for how amazing you are going to be and join us for our annual fall Open House! Taking place on two convenient days and times to meet the needs of our guests, the Open House is happening on Thursday, October 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. and Friday, October 12 from 9 – […]
  
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• Stolen Bank Card Used

  09-10-2018 19:48
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying suspects in a theft and fraud. On the 11 September 2018 between 6:15am and 6:21am an unknown male attended at the Macs Convenience store and the Petro Can located on Boundary road. The suspect used a stolen bank card […]
  
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• Ontario to launch public awareness campaign on cannabis legalization

  09-10-2018 19:09
  TORONTO — Ontario’s attorney general says the province will launch a public awareness campaign when recreational cannabis is legalized to promote social responsibility and highlight the dangers of using the drug. During a speech at the Empire Club, Caroline Mulroney says the ads will begin running next week and will emphasize the rules around pot use and measures to […]
  
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• Canada’s goals well below what’s needed to stop catastrophic climate change: UN

  09-10-2018 18:55
  OTTAWA — Canada would have to cut its emissions almost in half over the next 12 years to meet the stiffer targets dozens of international climate change experts say is required to prevent catastrophic results from global warming. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says there will be irreversible changes and the entire loss of some […]
  
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• Provenzano: Advocacy and Working in Partnership are the keys to Building a Healthier Community

  09-10-2018 18:02
  Municipal governments are limited in what they can do to affect health care directly, but effective local leaders find ways to have a positive influence. Today, Mayor Christian Provenzano spoke of how he was glad to have had the opportunity to help improve the care that is available for residents of Sault Ste. Marie. “It’s […]
  
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• Northern Ontario Need Newcomers Strategy-Northern Policy Institute

  09-10-2018 17:35
  Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention strategy. Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has published the first commentary in the Northern Attraction […]
  
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• Ontario’s Human Rights Commission joining sex-ed legal challenge

  09-10-2018 16:49
  TORONTO — The Ontario Human Rights Commission says it will join a legal challenge of the interim sexual-education curriculum introduced by the province’s Progressive Conservative government. The commission says it believes the interim curriculum discriminates based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Six students’ families filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in August, […]
  
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• Ward 2 Debate – LIVE

  09-10-2018 16:47
  Debate week continues with ONNtv’s coverage of the Ward 2 debate Live at 12 noon from the ONNtv studios. Incumbent Lou Turco is not available to appear and Luke Defour is also unavailable for the debate.  That leaves four candidates to debate the issues. ONNtv’s Lou-Anne Young and Tim Murphy along with Lorna Rudolph from […]
  
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• #FirePreventionWeek - Come join us for a special "All You Can Eat Wing Night" at @wackywings on Lake Street - this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-10-2018 16:39 via twitter.com
  #FirePreventionWeek- Come join us for a special "All You Can Eat Wing Night" at @wackywings on Lake Street - this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Male Charged with Impaired Driving

  09-10-2018 16:28
  On October 5, 2018 at approximately 11:15 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment conducted a traffic stop on Lake Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As a result of further investigation, Mathew CLEMENT 39 years-old of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following: Care or control […]
  
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• Reminder - Due to the #ThanksgivingDay holiday, garbage and recycling collection for the remainder of the week will… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-10-2018 15:34 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Due to the #ThanksgivingDay holiday, garbage and recycling collection for the remainder of the week will… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• PITRE, Shawn

  09-10-2018 15:17
  At his home on September 24, 2018 at the age of 51. Life partner of the late Denise Reid. Father of Matthew and Jason. Predeceased by his parents Jacques and Ina Pitre. Brother of Monica Stronciski (Jason). Grandson of Grace Reid (late Ted) and the late Albert and Paulette Pitre. Shawn was loved and will […]
  
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• Advance poll nets strong voter turnout

  09-10-2018 15:06 via saultstar.com
  The first of three advance polls held for the municipal election saw a good turnout, the city clerk reports.
  Saturday’s advance poll saw 688 voters make their way to the Civic Centre to cast their ballot. The tally is slightly higher than the 2014 advance poll results which saw 660 voters participate.
  The statistics are also broken down by wards.  Ward 1 saw 177 voters, Ward 2 191 voters, Ward 3 136 voters, Ward 4 105 voters and Ward 5 79 voters.
  Other advance polls will be held at th
  
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• Chief Hugh Stevenson provides an update on the direction of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service facebook.com/ssmpolice/vide…

  09-10-2018 14:55 via twitter.com
  Chief Hugh Stevenson provides an update on the direction of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service facebook.com/ssmpolice/vide…
  
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• ***VIDEO MESSAGE*** Chief Hugh Stevenson wanted to take a few minutes to address citizens in #TheSoo and provide a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-10-2018 14:53 via twitter.com
  ***VIDEO MESSAGE***Chief Hugh Stevenson wanted to take a few minutes to address citizens in #TheSoo and provide a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Shoemaker Commits to Champion Quality of Life Improvements if Re-elected

  09-10-2018 14:37
  Today, Ward Three city council candidate Matthew Shoemaker committed to champion a number of quality of life improvements in the downtown and throughout the City if re-elected on October 22nd. First, Shoemaker is committing to see a hop-on-hop-off Downtown Trolley implemented to boost tourism during our busiest months. The Trolley, essentially a City bus that […]
  
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• VIRTANEN, Colleen Edith Loraine (nee Hartle)

  09-10-2018 14:31
  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Colleen Virtanen in her 78th year, one month short of her 79th birthday (November 11th), in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Dearly loved wife of the late Elvo Virtanen. Loving mother of Mark and Shannon (Dan). Sister of Wayne Hartle (late Pat), Linda Ball […]
  
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• ZAGORDO, Eugenio

  09-10-2018 14:27
  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, October 5, 2018 just one month before his 83rd birthday. Cherished husband of the love of his life, Ada (Cuglietta) for 54 years. Adored and respected father of Ron and Rosanne, Dan, Robbie and Heidi. Proud Nono and mentor to his grandchildren Anastasia, Xavier, Gabriella […]
  
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• ERVIN, Elmer Donald

  09-10-2018 14:24
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday October 4, 2018, in his 77th year. Son of the late Roy and Sylvia. Survived by his wife Lucy. Adored father of daughter Debbie and sons Mark (Janet) and Darren. Grandfather to Codi (Mio), Jessica (Marc), Jason and Ryan.  […]
  
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• ROWE, Joan

  09-10-2018 14:13
  Peacefully passed away at Extendicare Mapleview on Friday, October 5, 2018 at the age of 86. Dear mother of Robert Diotte (Lily), Karen Wilshere (Don), Judy Uchmanowicz (John), Jaye Frost (Lloyd), Ted Diotte, Patricia Diotte (Joe Stadnik), Michael Diotte (Christine) and Margaret Diotte. Cherished Grandma of Tammy, Sean, Anthony, Jason, Shannon, Alicia, Lindsey, Nicole, Auriele, […]
  
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• LORTIE, Elizabeth Ann (Liz)

  09-10-2018 14:10
  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and Auntie at MapleView Extendicare Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 60. Liz reluctantly left us after rebounding many times not wanting “to go before her time”.   Her body won the fight and she is now lovingly reunited with her […]
  
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• Heavy Rainfall Expected

  09-10-2018 12:21
  Rainfall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Rain, at times heavy, is expected. A strong and moisture laden low pressure system from the Southern Plains States will bring a soaking rainfall to the region today and Wednesday as it tracks towards Lake Superior. Rain, […]
  
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• Little Current Teen Missing

  09-10-2018 11:51
  The Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15 year-old Dailynn MISHIBINIJIMA-CLARK from Little Current, Ontario. She was last seen by family on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. on Blake Street in Little Current, Ontario. MISHIBINIJIMA-CLARK is described as being approximately 5’7″ tall, medium build, with […]
  
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• Liberals told to build new benefits for ill, unemployed workers, docs show

  09-10-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has been given an ambitious plan for closing several gaps in the social-safety net for ill and unemployed Canadians that includes creating a new program to help those whose employment insurance or sickness benefits are about to run out. The plan is contained in a government-commissioned report and would represent a major […]
  
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• Big Blue Box a ‘resounding success’

  09-10-2018 08:44 via saultthisweek.com
  Thanks to the generosity of the community, St. Vincent Place is calling this year’s Big Blue Box Food Drive a “resounding success.”
  Donations have continued to trickle in throughout the week, but the organization is now ready to consider their number final.
  Total donations came in at $31,808, almost $2,000 more than last year, said Nat Cicchelli, St. Vincent Place general manager.St. Vincent has received enough to give its food bank a good head start on winter demand, Cicchelli
  
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• Labour law shortchanges Sault, Cardus finds

  09-10-2018 08:32 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie is among four cities affected by labour laws that shelter almost $2.5 billion in publicly funded infrastructure work from open competition.
  Findings appear in the newly published Shortchanging Ontario Cities: A Cardus Competitiveness Monitor Update.
  The report points out that figure has grown from $750 million worth of work blocked from competitive bidding in 2012 – “prior to the start of many major projects since then and the addition of Region of Waterloo to Ontari
  
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• Advance Polls

  09-10-2018 08:26 via saultthisweek.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie will host its second Advance Vote day at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  The City has partnered with the Canadian Hearing Society to provide sign language interpreter services and with the CNIB to provide enhanced accessibility.
  Both agencies will be on site between 10 a.m. and noon and 5 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
  Tools to assist individuals with visual impairments will be availabl
  
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• Library seeks donations for new branch

  09-10-2018 07:33 via saultthisweek.com
  The new North Branch on Northern Avenue will be Sault Ste. Marie Public Library’s most central location.
  The branch, next to Boreal School, will be within walking distance of Superior Heights and in close proximity to many neighbourhoods including Senior Residences. It will be just west of Great Northern Road, located on bus routes, major roadways and near shopping centres.
  The library plans to open the new facility in the spring. It will have two program rooms and host a number of new lib
  
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• Men’s Thunderbirds drop fifth straight

  09-10-2018 02:18
  After getting blanked 2-0 against the York University Lions on Saturday afternoon and losing their fourth consecutive game, the Algoma University Thunderbirds men’s soccer team was back in action on Sunday afternoon for a rematch against York. The Thunderbirds, who entered Sunday afternoon’s game on a four game losing streak, also failed to score a […]
  
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