Sault Ste. Marie news

• Male Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offences #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  16-11-2018 23:57 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Drug and Firearm Offences #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Joint Investigation leads to arrest for Drug and Firearm Offences

  16-11-2018 23:32
  On November 15th, 2018 members of the Drug Enforcement Unit, Crime Suppression Unit, and Break and Enter Unit of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, along with The Canadian Border Service Agency canine unit executed a search warrant in the 300 block of Pineshore Drive in Sault Ste. Marie.  This was as a result of a […]
  
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• Ford’s $3.2 billion in cuts will hurt Algoma-Manitoulin families.

  16-11-2018 22:53
  (Elliot Lake) — In the Fall Economic Statement, Doug Ford and his Conservatives have cut more than $3.2 billion, including the Transportation operating budget by $305 million. “Northerners are already affected by poor road maintenance, winter and summer.  We can’t afford more cuts when our highways are closed for days after floods or snowstorms,” said […]
  
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• HOLLINGSWORTH, Ian W

  16-11-2018 22:34
  ~ 89 years of age, loving husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born September 24, 1929, in Sault Ste. Marie. Graduated from Collegiate High School where he enjoyed playing football and basketball. Following high school, he successfully earned his B.A.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering […]
  
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• Killer Dellen Millard should be ineligible for parole until he’s 102: Crown

  16-11-2018 22:18
  TORONTO — A man convicted of three separate murders would not be eligible for parole for at least 75 years if prosecutors get their way. Dellen Millard was found guilty in September of murdering his father, Wayne Millard, whose death was initially ruled a suicide. It was the third such conviction for the 33-year-old Toronto man who was previously convicted of killing his former […]
  
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• Hospitality, tourism grad program approved

  16-11-2018 22:12 via saultstar.com
  Sault College will launch a new graduate program to help drive more international student recruitment.A one-year hospitality and tourism management graduate certificate program was approved by governors at a meeting on Thursday.“We are continuing to adjust our programming mix in response to our interest in advancing international education here at Sault College,” said vice-president academic Colin Kirkwood during the meeting. “This is another example of how we’re adding p
  
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• Ontario Invests in the Northern Digital Economy

  16-11-2018 20:59
  On Friday morning, local MPP Ross Romano announced new NOHFC investments in the amount of $645,000. This includes $500,000 for Canadian Bank Note Company to develop Bingo Management System software to manage games across multiple platforms in Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) licensed gaming centres. “It’s really good for us,” Project Manager Erik Helferty told SaultOnline.”This […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Stroller Stolen from Residence

  16-11-2018 20:56
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 5th of November 2018 at approximately 5:30 pm an unknown male attended at a residence in the downtown area. The suspect walked past the residence and circled back a few minutes later.The […]
  
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• Canada Banknote scores cash for bingo gaming

  16-11-2018 20:41 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario government is investing just more than $645,000 into two digital economy projects to support local businesses and help create more innovation in the North.Ultimately, the money will advance digital bingo gaming operations to make Ontario industry leaders in the sector.“This sends a clear message to Northern Ontario that we are open for business,” said Sault MPP Ross Romano. Canada Banknote Co. will receive $500,000 of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. money to develop
  
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• Five Sault artists featured in touring show

  16-11-2018 20:29 via saultstar.com
  Five Algoma Art Society members are featured in the 62nd annual Northern Ontario Artists Association’s touring exhibition.Phyllis Dorman, Kathy Godfrey, Lucille Norman, Hikka Pe;likka and Lotte Steube had paintings accepted.Pellikka won the Manitoulin Transport award for her acrylic work, Metamorphosis.Lucille Norman was recognized for Carmen’s Delight, a release says.
  The art show, featuring works by 40 artists from the North, will be based at L&D’s Art Gallery and Framing
  
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• Closing date set for Soo Locks

  16-11-2018 20:19 via saultstar.com
  A tentative closing date for the 2018 navigation season is set for Soo Locks.Jan. 15 is expected to be the last day the locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., will be operational.
  “Mariners are reminded that there is always a possibility that severe climatic conditions may occur during the closing period,” that may affect closing dates, The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System says.All vessels must be clear of the Welland Canal by Dec. 31.
  
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• Canada Post asks for halt to international shipments as parcel backlog grows

  16-11-2018 19:36
  OTTAWA — Canada Post has asked its international partners to halt mail and parcel shipments to Canada as it reels under the weight of a 30-day delivery backlog resulting from a labour dispute with its employees. The Crown corporation said Friday that its domestic customers are also backed up with packages waiting for delivery as rotating […]
  
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• Federal fall update expected to offer more support for struggling news industry

  16-11-2018 19:15
  OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to lay out fresh plans next week to support Canada’s struggling news industry. The measures, expected in Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s fall economic statement Wednesday, will be designed to help journalism remain viable after years of shrinking advertising revenues. The decline has already shuttered newsrooms, led to job cuts in many others, and eroded coverage of 
  
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• College bumps up tuition

  16-11-2018 19:14 via saultstar.com
  Domestic students at Sault College will pay about three per cent more for tuition in 2019-2020.
  The post-secondary institution’s board of governors approved the 2.98 per cent hike at a meeting on Thursday.
  International students will pay four per cent more, director of financial services Laurie Burrows told the board.Tuition charged by Sault College is in the low to mid range compared to other Northern Ontario colleges including Canadore, Cambrian and Confederation.International tuition ch
  
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• Chamber of Commerce Responds to Fall Economic Statement

  16-11-2018 19:14
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce have released the following statement in response to the Fall Economic Statement, 2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, released Thursday by the Ontario government. “In Thursday’s statement, we were pleased to see the Government of Ontario taking reasonable steps to build […]
  
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• Trudeau, Doris Elizabeth (nee Reid)

  16-11-2018 18:35
  October 14, 1920 – November 12, 2018 Passed away peacefully in her 99th year while at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on November 12, 2018. Predeceased by husband Alban Trudeau. She will be dearly missed by her son Lynn (Sylvia), daughter Janice Linley (Harry), son Terry (Brenda), daughter Holly Rowlandson (Robert) and by her special […]
  
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• Backlog of irregular asylum claims has ballooned to over 28,000

  16-11-2018 18:32
  OTTAWA — The backlog of asylum claims from irregular migrants awaiting a decision on whether they can stay in Canada has grown to over 28,000. New statistics from the Immigration and Refugee Board show over 5,000 new refugee claims were filed between July and September of this year. This was just over 1,100 fewer claims than the previous quarter. But despite […]
  
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• POZZEBON, Amelio

  16-11-2018 18:30
  (October 6, 1929 – November 15, 2018) Peacefully passed away, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at the Extendicare Maple View on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the age of 89. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the chapel at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre […]
  
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• Minister for Seniors Stops in the Sault

  16-11-2018 18:02
  Residents at the Ontario Finnish Rest Home had the opportunity to speak to the MP of Hamilton West Ancaster Dundas, and the Minister for Seniors, on Thursday afternoon as part of her cross-Canada tour. Tassi was tasked by the Prime Minister to visit seniors across the country and receive input directly from them as well […]
  
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• Dr. Lucas Castellani Dispels Myths and Mistruths About Antibiotics

  16-11-2018 17:57
  Dr. Lucas Castellani, an Infectious Disease Physician here in Sault Ste. Marie, shared with ONNtv some of the most common myths and mistruths surrounding antibiotics. He shed some light on the capabilities of vaccines as well as their limitations, and what we can do to ensure we stay healthy and continue to fight evolving resistant […]
  
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• Saultites Gather Downtown for Moonlight Magic

  16-11-2018 17:25
  The Downtown Association hosted their annual Moonlight Magic event last night from 6pm-11pm to kick off the holiday season. A mild night compared to the weather we’ve been having, over a thousand attendees bundled up for a magical evening of holiday cheer and shopping local. Stores on Queen Street were opened for late night shopping, […]
  
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• Financial and industrials weigh on TSX, loonie climbs against U.S. dollar

  16-11-2018 17:23
  TORONTO — The key financial and industrial sectors weighed on Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while the loonie traded higher against the U.S. dollar. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 13.91 points at 15,130.97. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 50.84 points at 25,340.11. The S&P 500 index was […]
  
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• Federal MPs denounce controversial Facebook post targeting Sajjan

  16-11-2018 17:23
  OTTAWA — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he was heartened to see Conservative MPs denouncing a hateful Facebook post that targeted him. The “Okanagan Conservatives” posted a photo and a link to a critical news article about Sajjan on their page, along with the comment: “This is what happens when you have a cabinet based […]
  
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• Nessel announces transition team - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-11-2018 16:09
  Nessel announces transition team  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan Attorney General-elect Dana Nessel has recruited a team of experts to assist her with the transition as she prepares to take office as Michigan's 55th ...
  
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• CAMPBELL, Douglas

  16-11-2018 16:04
  Douglas Andrew Campbell passed away peacefully at ARCH on November 15, 2018 at the age of 58. Soulmate and best friend of Wendy MacDonald. Brother of Ken (Barb), Carol Sauve (Rob) and Donna Campbell. Predeceased by his parents Ross and Helen Campbell, sisters Diane and Karen and brothers Donny and Rossi. He will be missed […]
  
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• HAGGERTY, Agnes

  16-11-2018 15:13
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, November 12, 2018. Wife of the late Gerald. Mother of Carmel Holder of Toronto and the late Patricia Haggerty. Grandmother of Alfonso Haggerty, Christina Russell (Chris) and Eladio Alay (Carla) all of Toronto. Great Grandmother of Josiah and Isaac Russell and Lukas Alay. Daughter of […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in September

  16-11-2018 14:57
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up 0.2 per cent in September to $58.5 billion, led by gains in the transportation equipment industry. The growth compared with a drop of 0.5 per cent in August. Economists had expected an increase of 0.3 per cent for September, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. Sales were […]
  
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• Thunderbirds Defeat Beavers in Overtime

  16-11-2018 14:04
  After defeating the Rayside Balfour Canadians 3-2 in a shootout last Saturday at the John Rhodes Community Centre and moving into sole possession of first place in the NOJHL’s West Division, the Soo Thunderbirds were back in action on Thursday night at the John Rhodes for the first game of a home and home series […]
  
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• BlackBerry to buy cybersecurity company Cylance for US$1.4 billion

  16-11-2018 13:40
  WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry Ltd. has signed a deal to acquire U.S. artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for US$1.4 billion in cash. The Ontario-based company called Cylance a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence, algorithmic science and machine learning to cybersecurity software. “Cylance’s leadership in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will immediately complement our entire portfolio, UEM and […]
  
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• Scheer backs Brexit despite chaos, says it’s giving Britain back control of itself

  16-11-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Canadian Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his support for Britain’s departure from the European Union is undiminished, despite the chaos Brexit has sown in British politics. The United Kingdom was plunged into uncertainty Thursday as Prime Minister Theresa May’s new Brexit deal with Europe met a rash of criticism. Two cabinet ministers resigned, the […]
  
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• One month after legalization, illicit cannabis shops doing brisk business

  16-11-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — The three surveillance cameras and the steady flow of people in and out of the small, nondescript grey building are the only hint of the brisk business this downtown Toronto cannabis dispensary does behind closed doors. Once inside, two men behind a white desk under a vintage chandelier ask patrons to provide government identification and fill […]
  
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• Firearms licence screening backlogs pose safety risks: RCMP audit

  16-11-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Investigations into whether gun licences should be revoked due to violent incidents or mental illness have faced “significant delays” that could endanger public safety, says an internal RCMP review. A lack of timely access to certain police and medical information has contributed to processing backlogs for firearms officers reviewing licence eligibility, warns the newly […]
  
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• The Little Gift Shop - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-11-2018 09:00
  The Little Gift Shop  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSault Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Board Members recently held a Ribbon Cutting for new Chamber member Jill Ann Rambo's “The Little Gift ...
  
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• Burn calories for Thanksgiving and a cause - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-11-2018 09:00
  Burn calories for Thanksgiving and a cause  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRunners looking to get a workout in before Thanksgiving and support the American Cancer Society are in luck with the return of the second annual Relay for Life ...
  
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• A salmon for the netting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-11-2018 09:00
  A salmon for the netting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLake Superior State University student Amanda Popovich collects an Atlantic salmon for science and future anglers on the Upper Great Lakes. She was ...
  
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• 2018 Community Tree Lighting Celebration https://t.co/YAdP7e6HY7

  16-11-2018 01:34 via twitter.com
  
  2018 Community Tree Lighting Celebration https://t.co/YAdP7e6HY7
  
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• The countdown begins... #CommunityTreeLighting #MoonlightMagic @SSM_DTA https://t.co/mkUmWFPf9R

  16-11-2018 01:33 via twitter.com
  
  The countdown begins... #CommunityTreeLighting #MoonlightMagic @SSM_DTA https://t.co/mkUmWFPf9R
  
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