Sault Ste. Marie news

• DUDGEON, Thomas James

  22-10-2018 23:43
  ~ Passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 71.  Proud and loving father of Barbara Towns (Curtis).  Cherished grandfather of Brandon and Zack.  Brother of John Dudgeon and the late Barbara.  Thomas will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Thomas had a love for […]
  
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• Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Connection & Conversation with Theo Fleury

  22-10-2018 23:37
  John Howard Society Presents… CONNECTION & CONVERSATION WITH THEO FLEURY As a proud supporter of SaultOnline, our local John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie and District has asked us to help spread the word about their upcoming celebration of 50 years of service to the community of Sault Ste. Marie and district! On Thursday […]
  
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• Have you tried our Voter Services tool? Enter your address to see your ward, candidates running and where you vote!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 23:33 via twitter.com
  Have you tried our Voter Services tool? Enter your address to see your ward, candidates running and where you vote!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• FAVARO, John

  22-10-2018 23:10
  John died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 at the age of 58 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He is survived by his children Adam (Meghan) and Sarena (Kyle).  Predeceased by his parents Gino and Jean Favaro and his brother Danny.   Survived by his brother Terry and sisters Anna and Jean-Marie.  He is also the […]
  
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• Municipal Elections 2018: Live Coverage ONNtv Tonight

  22-10-2018 23:04
  The last couple months have been exciting for municipal politics. Saultites have heard from candidates new and old about how they would change, develop and ultimately better our city if elected. Candidates spent a long hot summer campaigning door-to-door, and citizens have almost no excuse not to vote given the beautiful weather we are having […]
  
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• If a school bus could talk.

  22-10-2018 22:20
  (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – The Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is participating in School Bus Safety week October 22-28 and have one key message, I STOP, YOU STOP. The OPP’s goal is to educate the public about the requirements of stopping for school buses. Drivers across the province continue to disobey school bus […]
  
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• Reminder - Provincial law requires voters to provide identification showing both their name & qualifying address as… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 22:04 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Provincial law requires voters to provide identification showing both their name & qualifying address as… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Premier Doug Ford to Visit Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie - Government of Ontario News

  22-10-2018 21:58 via news.ontario.ca
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  Premier Doug Ford to Visit Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie
  Government of Ontario News
  Building on the Government for the People's commitment to opening Ontario up for business, Premier Doug Ford will make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie. Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Time: 10:20 a.m. media availability. Location: Algoma Steel
  
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• Why Should You Get The Flu Shot?

  22-10-2018 21:26
  Flu season is upon us, and it is time to be proactive. Pharmacist Maggie Gareau joined us on the ONNtv news desk to share tips and tricks on how to avoid catching the flu, the importance of getting the flu shot and some details on where and when you can get your flu shot this […]
  
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• Election watchdog seeks digitally savvy specialists to zero in on threats

  22-10-2018 21:01
  OTTAWA — Canada’s election watchdog is seeking three specialists to monitor social media for threats to the integrity of the next federal election. The move follows troublesome evidence of online Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential vote. In a recruitment notice issued today, the Commissioner for Canada Elections says the specialists would collect and analyze content starting in January from social […]
  
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• If you're unable to enter a voting location, curbside voting is available! An election official will bring a ballot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 20:53 via twitter.com
  If you're unable to enter a voting location, curbside voting is available! An election official will bring a ballot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Remembrance Day Poppy Goes Digital

  22-10-2018 20:36
  The Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day Poppy just became digital today, for an online fundraising campaign that is the first of its kind in the world. To complement the traditional lapel Poppy, a new “Digital Poppy” will be available at www.MyPoppy.ca from October 26, 2018 to November 11, 2018. Canadians will be able to personalize […]
  
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• Medical pot can't be smoked: ADSB

  22-10-2018 20:05 via saultstar.com
  Students who can use medical marijuana can’t light up joints, or vape pot, on Algoma District School Board property.Instead, they’ll have to consume a pill or another form that can be digested by mouth.
  “It has to be some form of edible,” said superintendent of education Joe Maurice during a recent committee of the whole meeting.The no-smoking requirement falls under Smoke Free Ontario Act, he told trustees.“Could they go for a walk somewhere (and smoke marijuana)?&
  
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• Can't make it to the polls today? Have someone vote on your behalf. Complete a Proxy Form and return it to the Cler… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 19:39 via twitter.com
  Can't make it to the polls today? Have someone vote on your behalf. Complete a Proxy Form and return it to the Cler… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Project ASAP - Home Fire Safety Inspections for all Seniors 65+ and still living in their own home in @CitySSM. Con… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 19:24 via twitter.com
  Project ASAP - Home Fire Safety Inspections for all Seniors 65+ and still living in their own home in @CitySSM. Con… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• MYERS, Eric (EJ)

  22-10-2018 19:10
  Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our Dad at the SAH on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in his 87th year, surrounded by his family and love. Beloved husband of the late Faye Myers (Conway). Adored and admired father of Gary (Cathie), Tim, Terry, Doug (Jamie) and Donna. Most proud Poppa of Brianna […]
  
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• It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week

  22-10-2018 19:02
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Safe Communities Partnership Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health and Our Driving School have partnered with Parachute for National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), which takes place October 22-28, and are calling on all teens to #KnowWhatImpairedMeans to create positive behaviour changes to reduce injury rates among teens. Parachute’s National […]
  
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• AMBEAULT, Kathryn Grace

  22-10-2018 18:52
  At the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 63. Mother of Alison. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Alta and her brothers Blake and Scott Ambeault. Sister of Karen.  Aunt of Taylor.  Niece of Evelyn Ambeault. Good friend of Marriette Robinson. Memorial donation to Joyce Meyer Ministries. www.joycemeyer.org.  This charity has outreach and programs […]
  
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• Liberals write off $6.3 billion in loans as part of money never to be collected

  22-10-2018 18:21
  OTTAWA — The federal government is writing off more than $6.3 billion in loans to businesses and students — money it never expects to get back. The figure, contained within annual public accounts documents, marks a new high for the Trudeau government. It has already written off some $3 billion in loans in each of the […]
  
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• Use your Voter Notification card to access free transit to and from your voting location. saultstemarie.ca/election… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  Use your Voter Notification card to access free transit to and from your voting location. saultstemarie.ca/election… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Small businesses call for quick end to rotating strikes at Canada Post

  22-10-2018 17:38
  OTTAWA — A small business group is calling for a quick end to rotating walkouts by Canada Post employees and warns a prolonged strike could bite into profits ahead of the holiday shopping season. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is also urging Canada Post to rein in spending to reduce costs. Walkouts by employees with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began today […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: BERNARDI-WAGNER, Ottilie (Audrey)

  22-10-2018 17:25
  (October 27, 1929 – June 16, 2018) – Ottie passed quietly in her sleep on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice. Please join the family as we send mom on a “Trip of a Lifetime”. Bring your stories and memories to share at the Grand Gardens North on Monday, October 29, […]
  
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• Ontario to keep overdose-prevention sites

  22-10-2018 17:16
  TORONTO — Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province will continue to fund overdose-prevention sites but will change their name and focus. Elliott says a review of the sites has concluded the existing model must shift from overdose prevention to also include a longer-term goal of helping drug users receive treatment and rehabilitation services. The minister says the province […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: 5 Vehicles Engulfed in Flames

  22-10-2018 17:14
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying two suspects in arson. On the 21st of September 2018 at around 4:30 a.m. two unknown people attended at the Multimodal Terminal lot off Cathcart Street. The suspects left the lot a short time later. At around 5:13 a.m. […]
  
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• SIMON, Marlene Ann (Sweezey)

  22-10-2018 16:34
  June 23, 1932 to October 20, 2018 Another Angel has gone to heaven. Marlene passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Wife and soulmate of the late Steve Simon. Adored and devoted mother of Stephen (Ida), Guy (Wendy), Late Brian, Lance (Velma), Mike (Laurie), and Jason (friend Sherri). Cherished grandmother […]
  
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• Locate the voting station where you will cast your ballot: saultstemarie.ca/voterservices https://t.co/ojmObkXlFM

  22-10-2018 16:18 via twitter.com
  
  Locate the voting station where you will cast your ballot: saultstemarie.ca/voterservices https://t.co/ojmObkXlFM
  
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• Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur waives right to preliminary hearing

  22-10-2018 15:45
  TORONTO — A man accused of killing eight men with ties to Toronto’s gay village has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Bruce McArthur, a 67-year-old self-employed landscaper, has been ordered to stand trial by judge alone. He faces eight counts of first-degree murder. Police arrested McArthur in January and eventually found the remains […]
  
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• The municipal election to elect a Mayor, City Councillors and School Board trustees will be held today, Monday, Oct… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-10-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  The municipal election to elect a Mayor, City Councillors and School Board trustees will be held today, Monday, Oct… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales fell 0.1% to $63.6B in August

  22-10-2018 14:52
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.1 per cent in August to $63.6 billion. Economists had expected no change to the figure for the month, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. Sales were down in four of seven subsectors, representing 65 per cent of total wholesale sales. The building material and supplies subsector fell 2.3 […]
  
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• Catholic trustees OK honorarium

  22-10-2018 14:17 via saultstar.com
  Honorarium is set for Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board trustees for the coming year.Trustees will be paid $6,740 for the period from Dec. 1 to Nov. 30, 2019.The vice-chair receives $9,490 with the chair paid $12,240.Average daily enrolment for the 2017-2018 school year is a factor in determining trustee renumeration.All 10 trustees, John Caputo, Leslie Cassidy-Amadio, Tony D’Agostino, Lindsay Liske, Carol MacEachern, Elaine McDonagh, Bill Murphy, Kathleen Rosilius, Gary Trembi
  
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• Public wants hockey academy expanded

  22-10-2018 13:55 via saultstar.com
  Public demand seeks an expanded Hockey Canada Skills Academy offered by Algoma District School Board.The academy, launched in September, has 64 students from Grades 7 to 10. Twelve registrants are female.Program administrator Steve Caruso, speaking to ADSB trustees during a recent committee of the whole meeting, said he’s hearing requests for the academy to admit younger and older students.“We’re going to make this a success and then we’ll evaluate it at some time,”
  
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• From bad to worse, RVP homeowners losing hydro on Wednesday. This Wednesday.

  22-10-2018 12:33
  In what can only be described as horrendous, the situation at River Valley Park (RVP) mobile home community continues to plunge homeowners into further trauma. Last week, (Oct. 17,2018) Algoma Power sent notices to homeowners at RVP stating that on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, power to the park would cease to be provided. In a […]
  
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• Voice your choice for City Council and School Board Trustees

  22-10-2018 11:05
  The municipal election to elect a Mayor, City Councillors and School Board trustees will be held today, Monday, October 22, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can find their voting location online by using the ‘Voter Services’ tool on the City’s website. Voter notification cards were mailed to residents in early October. Identification […]
  
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• Ten communities to watch as municipal elections are held in Ontario

  22-10-2018 10:00
  Voters across Ontario are casting ballots today to elect their next municipal governments. Here are 10 races to watch: TORONTO Canada’s most populous city initially appeared set for a sleepy election with no significant challenger to incumbent Mayor John Tory, and a 47-ward structure in place. But Premier Doug Ford’s abrupt decision to slash the size of […]
  
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• Canada deemed U.S. a safe country for asylum seekers after internal review

  22-10-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Canadian immigration officials have determined that the United States remains a safe country for asylum seekers, despite the Trump administration’s crackdown on what it terms illegal aliens. Documents obtained by The Canadian Press under access-to-information law show Canada was concerned about the changes in U.S. immigration policy and conducted a review of its Safe Third Country […]
  
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• Author Palooza. A uniquely Algoma Literary Event

  22-10-2018 09:05
  Superior Media visited with Helena Huopalainen, Manager of Community Engagement and Sharon Wigney, Senior Reference Technician at the SSMPL on Friday afternoon to get the scoop on the 1st ever Author Palooza. The Centennial Branch was certainly a comfortable and enervating place to be with well over 20 authors in attendance.  The weather outside was not […]
  
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• Men’s Thunderbirds finish in last place

  22-10-2018 04:56
  This weekend, the Algoma University Thunderbirds men’s soccer team concluded their 2018 regular season with a pair of home games against the McMaster Marauders at Superior Heights. In Saturday afternoon’s game at Superior Heights, the Thunderbirds dropped a 5-2 decision to the Marauders. Dusan Kovacevic had a hat trick for the Marauders while Yunus Mollayev […]
  
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• Election day in Ontario

  22-10-2018 03:51 via saultstar.com
  It’s Election day in Ontario Monday.
  Saultites are encouraged by candidates to get out and cast their ballots for mayor, councillors and school board trustees.
  Municipal council and school board trustees serve four-year terms.
  Each qualified electorate can cast one ballot for mayor and can select two ward councillors for the ward in which he/she resides or owns property.
  School board trustee ballots vary, depending on which school board the voter supports. 
Polls are open until 8 p.m
  
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• Going my way, ghouls?

  22-10-2018 02:00 via saultstar.com
  Sisters Courtney Wabigwan (left) and Brittney Wabigwan pose with a friend in front of a hearse on Saturday at the Soo Zombie Walk BOOgie Down Fundraiser. The event, whose focus was on raising funds for next year’s Soo Zombie Walk, was held both inside and outside of the M.S. Norgoma. Live music, food and refreshments, were available and prizes were awarded for those dressed in the best costumes.
  
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• Ontario’s former privacy commissioner resigns from Sidewalk Labs

  22-10-2018 01:13
  TORONTO — Ontario’s former privacy commissioner has resigned from her consulting role at a company that is preparing to build a high-tech community on Toronto’s waterfront, becoming one of many to step away from the project due to concerns about how personal information and data will be managed. Ann Cavoukian resigned from Google sister company Sidewalk Labs on Friday after she said a privacy framework she developed [&
  
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