Sault Ste. Marie news

• CHRIST, Simon Joseph

  14-10-2018 23:59
  October 1931 – October 2018 It is with a saddened heart that I announce the passing of my beloved father on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (formerly Windsor, Ontario).  He would have celebrated his 87th birthday on October 15th. He was the cherished husband of Maria (2014) for almost 60 years, […]
  
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• O’CONNOR, Stephen Carl Joseph “Karl”

  14-10-2018 23:14
  Peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the age of 59. He leaves behind his two children, Alita and Zackery and their mother Nancy. Born April 5, 1959 in Matheson, Ontario to his beloved parents the late Stephen and late Joan O’Connor. Cherished brother of Margaret Gaudette (Bill), late Dale O’Connor […]
  
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• Brandon, Robert Matthew

  14-10-2018 23:11
  The family is saddened to announce the passing of Bob, age 85, on October 12, 2018 at NSHN, Blind River. He leaves his beloved wife of 65 years Amelia. He also leaves his dear son Brian (Annette), cherished daughter Sherri, (Rick) and adored daughter in law Kelly. He was predeceased by his eldest son Robert. […]
  
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• Charities Receive “Overwhelming” Amount from Catch the Ace

  14-10-2018 21:44
  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie and The Group Health Centre Trust Fund received their cheques from the Esquire Club’s charitable Catch the Ace lottery on Sunday afternoon. This lottery raised $1.9 million which was split between the two agencies. Both BBBSSSM and GHC each received $844,000. GHC Trust Fund Cooridnator Natasha Collett […]
  
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• I guess you need to hire a “little cop” to catch a “little robber” lol Things we learned at The @algomaautism… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-10-2018 20:26 via twitter.com
  I guess you need to hire a “little cop” to catch a “little robber” lolThings we learned at The @algomaautism… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Women’s Thunderbirds drop 2-1 decision to Badgers

  14-10-2018 19:32
  After dropping a 4-1 decision to the York University Lions last Sunday at Superior Heights, the Algoma University Thunderbirds women’s soccer team kicked off their final road trip of the season on Saturday afternoon as they were in St. Catherine’s to take on the Brock Badgers. The women’s Thunderbirds record fell to 0-12-1 on Saturday […]
  
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• Five things about what’s legal and what’s not in Canada’s new pot law

  14-10-2018 19:00
  OTTAWA — Canada’s new law legalizing recreational cannabis goes into force on Wednesday. Here are five things about what’s legal and what’s not under this historic piece of legislation: 1. Can’t vote, can’t toke: The legal age for consuming cannabis is at least 18 or 19, depending on the province. The Justice Department says the age restrictions are in keeping […]
  
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• Web series creators seek Sault support

  14-10-2018 18:28 via saultstar.com
  Trish Rainone and Katie Uhlmann are pounding the pavement trying to drum up cash to finance the second season of their online series.Rainone, a Sault Ste. Marie native, and Uhlmann, from Trenton, Ont., are the writers and stars of My Roommate’s an Escort. Eleven episodes were filmed in Toronto for season one.The pair plan to shoot 10 episodes in the Sault next spring.They want to raise $50,000 from business and individual backers in the city to help bankroll their creative project. Rainone
  
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• Police, Station Mall partnership grows with satellite office

  14-10-2018 18:24 via saultstar.com
  A new satellite office at Station Mall will help Sault Ste. Marie Police Service increase its presence downtown.The JUMP space, based at a former outdoor Tip Top Tailors location on the building’s north side, began operation last week.Officers will use the office to make phone calls and complete paperwork rather than returning to police headquarters on Second Line East. It “makes common sense” for police to work where they are policing, Chief Hugh Stevenson told The Sault Star.
  
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• Martial Arts “More Than Meets the Eye”

  14-10-2018 18:10
  Over 100 participants and spectators from near and far filled the auditorium at the local Armouries on Saturday at the the 2018 Soo Dan Hapkido Open Martial Arts Championships held by the Soo Dan Hapkido Cornacchio’s Martial Arts Centre. This competition included participants aged three and up and featured a number of categories, including open […]
  
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• An amazing day with kids like 7 year old Matteo at the @algomaautism #TrunkOrTreat event in #thesoo this weekend.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-10-2018 17:46 via twitter.com
  An amazing day with kids like 7 year old Matteo at the @algomaautism #TrunkOrTreat event in #thesoo this weekend.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Thunderbirds vs Crunch Game Preview

  14-10-2018 17:05
  The Soo Thunderbirds will be at the John Rhodes Community Centre this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. for a matchup against the defending NOJHL champions, the Cochrane Crunch. This will be Cochrane’s first and only visit to the John Rhodes. HEAD TO HEAD In one meeting against the Crunch this season back on October 10th, the […]
  
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• Final Advance Poll Draws Over 900

  14-10-2018 15:19
  The third and final advance poll for the Sault Ste. Marie municipal election drew the most voters on Saturday. 956 votes were cast at the Civic Centre. Ward One saw the largest turnout , with 244 votes cast. Overall, Advance Vote days saw a total of 2,541 voters compared to 2,532 voters who participated in […]
  
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• Soo Locks gets new lock

  14-10-2018 09:34 via saultstar.com
  A new Poe-sized lock will be built in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.The Senate passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 last Wednesday.Soo Locks connect Lake Superior to the four lower Great Lakes.About 90 per cent of approximately 80 tonnes of cargo passes through the Poe Lock. The other lock, the MacArthur, is too small for the most efficient vessels, Lake Carriers’ Association says.
  The new lock is expected to cost $922 million and take seven years to build.“After more tha
  
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• Final advance poll draws 900-plus

  14-10-2018 09:10 via saultstar.com
  The third, and final, advance poll drew the most Sault Ste. Marie residents.Saturday’s poll at Civic Centre saw 956 votes cast, a release says.Ward 1 saw the strongest turnout with 244 voters attending.Advance turnout is almost exactly the same as the last election with 2,541 votes cast compared to 2,532 in 2014.
  
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• Thunderbirds lose for the first time at home

  14-10-2018 04:37
  After concluding the 3rd Annual NOJHL Showcase in Sudbury with a win and a loss, the Soo Thunderbirds were back on John Rhodes ice on Saturday night for their third meeting of the season against the Rayside Balfour Canadians. In two meetings against the Canadians this season, the Thunderbirds have beaten them both times by […]
  
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