Sault Ste. Marie news

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issues Flood Warning for District

  11-10-2018 23:59
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) – Sault Ste. Marie District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning is in effect in the District. Residents of the Sault Ste. Marie District should keep a close watch on water conditions, regularly check for updated weather forecasts and stay away from fast-moving rivers and […]
  
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• Canada moves to block steel dumping with 25% surtax on select products

  11-10-2018 22:43
  OTTAWA — The federal government is imposing a 25 per cent surtax on some foreign steel products in a bid to buttress Canadian manufacturers and head off dumping. Ottawa says “excessive imports” are harming the steel industry, prompting a surtax on seven products that range from rebar to wire rods. The Finance Department says the surtax, which […]
  
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• Witnesses wanted for weekend crash

  11-10-2018 22:40 via saultstar.com
  Witnesses who saw a collision last weekend near Cambrian Mall are wanted by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.A white Ford Taurus and black Toyota Tundra collided at Great Northern Road and McNabb Street last Saturday afternoon. Damage was significant to both vehicles, a release says.Anyone who saw the crash can call police at 705-949-6300, ext. 348.
  
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• Harvest Algoma takes root

  11-10-2018 22:14 via saultstar.com
  Harvest Algoma has reaped its first round of volunteers and plans to hire two more staff by early 2019.The United Way of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District program drew 14 helpers at its first recruitment fair on Oct. 2.The volunteers will start baking next week with muffins and loaves produced earmarked for Neighbourhood Resource Centre and food banks.“We’re ramping up very quickly,” said director of operations Mike Delfre following an official opening ceremony on Thursday.H
  
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• Upcoming Canvass #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  11-10-2018 22:01 via twitter.com
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• ‘What planet were we on?’

  11-10-2018 21:46 via saultstar.com
  It was 1969 when Don and Elayne Jackson headed north in a micro bus to camp and visit a friend who was working in Chapleau.
  The Toronto area couple had never ventured past Parry Sound, Ont., so the possibility of a trip such as this ever happening again was likely a very remote one, indeed.
  But, as plans and best intensions quite often show us, they can change on a dime and the results are capable of creating a path in life that can be full of surprises. They can also reflect who you really are
  
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• Maintenance Supervisor - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/8CPM3Hw96C

  11-10-2018 21:30 via twitter.com
  
  Maintenance Supervisor - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/8CPM3Hw96C
  
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• update – OPP advise one lane now open on Highway 17 North to Wawa and Highway 101 to Chapleau

  11-10-2018 21:20
  (updated) 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 11, 2018. – Highway 17 open to one lane – (WAWA, ON) -The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that highway 17 is now open to one lane from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is also open to […]
  
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• update – OPP advise one lane now open Highway 17 North to Wawa

  11-10-2018 21:20
  (updated) 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 11, 2018. – Highway 17 open to one lane – (WAWA, ON) -The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that highway 17 is now open to one lane from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is also open to […]
  
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• Pearce Wants to Bring Lego Store to the Sault

  11-10-2018 20:31
  Ward One Council candidate Derek Pearce said he wants to bring jobs and new retail experiences to Sault Ste. Marie. In a release, Pearce stated that he’s begun this process and is currently in the works with the Lego Group to bring an official Lego retail store to the north. A Lego Store, sometimes known […]
  
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• Mother charged in death of son swept away in swollen Ontario river

  11-10-2018 19:57
  ORANGEVILLE, Ont. — The mother of a toddler swept into a swollen Ontario river earlier this year is facing charges in her son’s death. Ontario Provincial Police laid the charges nearly eight months after Kaden Young drowned in the Grand River near Orangeville, Ont. They say the car Kaden was travelling in was pulled into the […]
  
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• Ward 3 Candidates Debate

  11-10-2018 19:53
  ONNtv continues to host live candidate debates in our studio. On Wednesday October 10th, Ward 3 candidates came together to answer questions from ONNtv’s Lou-Anne Young and Timothy Murphy along with the Sault Ste Marie Association of Ratepayers Lorna Rudolph. Tomorrow, ONNtv will host the final debate amongst Ward 5 candidates – live at noon.
  
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• National Ballet of Canada preparing for first-ever tour of Russia

  11-10-2018 19:31
  TORONTO — The first time Karen Kain visited Russia, it was 1973 and the Soviet Union was facing major food shortages. The Canadian ballet star needed sufficient sustenance, as she and Frank Augustyn were competing together in the International Ballet Competition in Moscow, and she remembers waiting in lineups at grocery stores for hours only to get such […]
  
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• WIN tickets to JAY AYMAR, 2 SETs to be WON! Deadline 11:59pm Tonight!!

  11-10-2018 19:30
  Former Sault resident Jay Aymar is coming home to release his CD, Your Perfect Matador, and Superior Media wants to send eight people to the event! WIN 2 free tickets to the Jay Aymar & Band CD Release Live at the Tech Theatre on October 13th, 2018!! There will be TWO WINNERS announced TOMORROW morning […]
  
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• Stronach lawsuit lays bare family dispute over control of family firm

  11-10-2018 19:26
  TORONTO — A lawsuit by business magnate Frank Stronach seeking $520 million in compensation and damages against his daughter, two grandchildren and others has laid bare a two-year old dispute about control and direction of the family firm. Stronach, who created Magna International and built it into a global autoparts giant, alleges in the lawsuit filed […]
  
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• Sault Hosting Provincial Martial Arts Tourney This Weekend

  11-10-2018 19:09
  Sault Ste. Marie is hosting a provincial martial arts tournament this weekend. The 2018 Soo Dan Hapkido Open Martial Arts Championships is taking place on Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the local Armories on 375 Pine Street. For more details, go to the Facebook event page here. The tournament is […]
  
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• Mastermind Toys launches free loyalty program; eyes expansion to smaller markets

  11-10-2018 18:01
  TORONTO — Mastermind Toys is joining Canada’s crowded loyalty rewards space by launching its own plan. The Toronto-based retailer says the free program is available at all 63 store locations and at mastermindtoys.com. Benefits include sneak previews and alerts about new items, exclusive promotions, customized offers and surprise gifts to mark milestones like birthdays and holidays. […]
  
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• Ward 4 Debate – LIVE

  11-10-2018 17:53
  Candidates square off in a live debate from ONNtv studios. All of the candidates vying for the councillor seats will participate. You can watch the battle LIVE CLICK HERE  The debate airs LIVE at noon and repeats tonight at 7pm
  
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• StatCan to get cannabis sales data as part of wider push to modernize agency

  11-10-2018 17:47
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reports about two-thirds of casual cannabis users say they didn’t spend anything on the drug in the past three months, chalking it up to a sharing culture among marijuana users. The latest round of data from the agency’s cannabis survey shows more than 650,000, or 14 per cent, of Canadians spent between $251 and $500 […]
  
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• Advance poll draws 800-plus

  11-10-2018 17:44 via saultstar.com
  A second advance poll for the municipal election drew nearly 900 voters.Civic Centre hosted the poll on Wednesday, with 897 votes cast.Ward 1 turnout was the strongest, with 257 voters appearing, a release says.A final advance poll will be held at city hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The municipal election is Oct. 22. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  
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• Big Brothers Big Sisters of SSM Welcomes New Executive Director

  11-10-2018 17:35
  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste Marie is proud to announce and welcome Lisa Vezeau Allen, as the agency’s new Executive Director! BBBSSSM is a not for profit organization serving youth in our community and committed to the healthy development of children and youth through valuable mentoring programs vital in fostering their full potential. […]
  
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• Pot workers won’t automatically be denied entry into U.S., border agency says

  11-10-2018 17:21
  OTTAWA — The United States says Canadians who work in the marijuana industry will not be barred outright from entering the country. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says in an updated statement that someone working in the legal pot industry in Canada will “generally be admissible” as long as their travel is not […]
  
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• Washouts Closes Highway 17 Between Wawa and Batchawana

  11-10-2018 17:13
  The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that highway 17 will be closed from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana due to a road washout, causing both lanes of travel to be closed. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau will also be closed due to a road washout, causing both […]
  
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• 'You couldn't ask for more' in Dancing at Lughnasa

  11-10-2018 16:22 via saultstar.com
  Dancing at Lughnasa prompted Michael Hennessy to move to the director’s chair one more time.Hennessy, the driving force behind Family Life Theatre, helmed what was expected to be his final show in March 2016. Neil Simon’s The Last of the Red Hot Lovers featured Chas Calam, Dympna Hennessy, Darla Pirillo and Skye Stewart.Hennessy was excited to see Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa launch the 2018-2019 season for In Your Eyes Projects. That group’s co-director, Joe Lauzon,
  
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• Officers Seek Witnesses to Collision

  11-10-2018 15:33
  Officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday October 6th, 2018 at the intersection of Great Northern Road and McNabb Street. At approximately 2:20 p.m. a white Ford Taurus and a black Toyota Tundra collided in the area causing significant damage to the […]
  
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• Watermain Repair Restricts Traffic at Great Northern Rd & McNabb

  11-10-2018 15:22
  The PUC would like to advise the public of a planned traffic restriction this evening at the intersection of Great Northern Road and McNabb Street. The traffic restriction will begin at 8:00 PM (October 11) and is necessary to facilitate repairs on the watermain. During this process, access to McNabb Street from Great Northern Road/Pim […]
  
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• Connor Rd and Case Rd Still Closed

  11-10-2018 15:11
  With the significant rain over night, Connor Road and Case Road remain closed due to washouts. Motorists are asked to avoid these areas. The City’s Public Works team continues to assess the damage caused by the rain and hopes to have these streets open by end of day. Residents are reminded to keep a close […]
  
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• Rainfall Raises Water Levels

  11-10-2018 15:00
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. Sault and surrounding area watersheds received more than 110 mm of rainfall in last two days. Light rainfall is forecasted for next few days. Currently, Local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing […]
  
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• Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on water conditions and catch basins in front of houses keeping them f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-10-2018 14:55 via twitter.com
  Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on water conditions and catch basins in front of houses keeping them f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• With the significant rain over night, Connor Road and Case Road remain closed due to washouts. Motorists are asked… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-10-2018 14:53 via twitter.com
  With the significant rain over night, Connor Road and Case Road remain closed due to washouts. Motorists are asked… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Walmart Canada spending $175 million to improve stores across the country

  11-10-2018 13:51
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada says it will spend $175 million to help upgrade its stores across the country and improve the integration between its e-commerce business and physical locations. The company plans to renovate 23 stores by February 2019 in a move that it says will create more than 2,500 construction jobs. In addition […]
  
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• Grand Council Treaty #3 launches legal challenge to sex-ed curriculum dismantled by Ontario government.

  11-10-2018 08:36
  A group of 28 First Nation communities wants to have its say in a court case challenging the province’s use of an outdated sex-ed curriculum. On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Grand Council Treaty #3 instructed lawyers to file a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) seeking intervenor status in the litigation […]
  
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• Hayton gets first star in first game back

  11-10-2018 06:08
  After dropping a 6-2 decision to the Ottawa 67’s on Sunday afternoon in Ottawa, the Soo Greyhounds were back on GFL Memorial Gardens ice on Wednesday night as they took on the Flint Firebirds. Wednesday night’s game also marked the return of forward Barrett Hayton, who was sent back to the Hounds from the National […]
  
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• Advance Vote days continue to attract residents

  11-10-2018 05:20
  Over 800 voters participated in the second day of advance voting for the 2018 City of Sault Ste. Marie municipal election. The following is a summary of today’s Advance Vote by ward:Ward 1257 Ward 2 – 200 Ward 3 – 188 Ward 4 – 129 Ward 5 – 123 Total: – 897 The third and […]
  
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• UN reports sharp deterioration in Mali as Cdn peacekeeping mission starts

  11-10-2018 05:01
  OTTAWA — In a sobering new report, the head of the United Nations says the security situation in Mali has sharply deteriorated over the past three months even as demand for more food aid and other humanitarian assistance has skyrocketed. The assessment by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres coincides with the presence of Canadian peacekeepers […]
  
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• (video) Highway 17 North to Wawa is closed due to flooding

  11-10-2018 04:54
  10:50 pm. 511 Ontario Travel Information has reported that Highway 17 is closed in both directions south of Wawa to Batchawana Bay due to a road washout near Old Woman Bay. Posted by Sara Hannuksela on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Flooding on HWY 17 in both directions between PINEWOOD DR, WAWA and SEC HWY 563-BATCHAWANA […]
  
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• NHL's Arizona Coyotes return Barrett Hayton to OHL's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - ThePeterboroughExaminer.com

  11-10-2018 04:48 via thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  NHL's Arizona Coyotes return Barrett Hayton to OHL's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
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  Peterborough native Barrett Hayton was back in the lineup of the OHL's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Wednesday night after being assigned the NHL's Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. Hayton was drafted by the Coyotes fifth overall in the first round of the ...and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services warns motorists to be careful of flooded roads - SooToday

  11-10-2018 04:41 via sootoday.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services warns motorists to be careful of flooded roads
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  NEWS RELEASE SAULT STE. MARIE FIRE SERVICES ************************* Due to recent weather conditions, Sault Ste. Marie Services is encouraging all citizens to take precautions, especially when driving. It is recommended that you stay off roadways ...and more »
  
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• ATTENTION: @SaultFire General Safety Message to the Community https://t.co/QF8r5FLTrv

  11-10-2018 04:36 via twitter.com
  
  ATTENTION: @SaultFire General Safety Message to the Community https://t.co/QF8r5FLTrv
  
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• (update) Fire Services on Community Safety. Wellington Street West underpass is closed. saultonline.com/2018/10/wellin… via @saultonline

  11-10-2018 04:23 via twitter.com
  (update) Fire Services on Community Safety. Wellington Street West underpass is closed. saultonline.com/2018/10/wellin… via @saultonline
  
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• (update) Fire Services on Community Safety. Wellington Street West underpass is closed.

  11-10-2018 04:06
  10:20 pm FIRE SERVICES GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – October 10, 2018 –  Due to recent weather conditions Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services is encouraging all citizens to take precautions, especially while driving. It is recommended that you stay off roadways at this time due to the high volume […]
  
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• Thunderbirds defeat Crunch in shootout

  11-10-2018 03:00
  After dropping a 4-2 decision to the Powassan Voodoos on Tuesday afternoon in Day 1 of the 3rd Annual NOJHL Showcase in Sudbury, the Soo Thunderbirds were looking to get back on the winning track on Wednesday night as they took on the defending NOJHL champions, the Cochrane Crunch. The Thunderbirds picked up a win […]
  
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• Two Toronto-area police officers face charges in 10-month corruption probe

  11-10-2018 02:12
  AURORA, Ont. — Two Toronto-area officers have been charged in a 10-month corruption investigation that police say led to drug-trafficking charges. York regional police say Const. Richard Senior, 44, of Markham, Ont., faces 30 charges including attempted armed robbery of cocaine, theft of a police shotgun and trafficking cocaine and steroids. Police allege Senior interfered […]
  
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• Ottawa to spend $4.1 million on Toronto cannabis public education projects

  11-10-2018 02:05
  TORONTO — The federal government says it will spend $4.1 million on three cannabis-related public education campaigns aimed at youth in Toronto. John Oliver, parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of health, announced the funding as part of Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. Oliver says the program will help educate young people about […]
  
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• Sparky and Dash supporting #FirePreventionWeek - reminding everyone to test your smoke alarms! @OHLHoundPower… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  11-10-2018 01:54 via twitter.com
  Sparky and Dash supporting #FirePreventionWeek - reminding everyone to test your smoke alarms! @OHLHoundPower… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Designing women; Lyons event offers tips

  11-10-2018 01:42 via saultstar.com
  Hey, ladies!
  Lyons Timber Mart Ladies Night is slated for Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Lyons’s Wellington West location.
  Join experts to learn about design and building.
  Jane Lockhart, award-winning designer, author and host of television’s Colour Confidential, is this year’s presenter.
  “We are excited to hear Jane speak at this year’s event, and to have our experts and venders share what they know about the latest trends, colours and finishes with our pat
  
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• Sault pair convicted for totally neglecting dog in extreme medical distress (warning graphic images)

  11-10-2018 01:18
  A man and woman from Sault Ste. Marie have been convicted under provincial animal welfare legislation following an investigation into the treatment of a dog in their care. Kevin Hanka and Robin Hanka, both 28 years of age, were convicted on October 3, 2018 in a Sault Ste. Marie Provincial Offences Court to one count […]
  
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