Sault Ste. Marie news

• Legal challenge filed over high-stakes competition to design $60B warships

  21-11-2018 23:17
  OTTAWA — The $60-billion effort to build new warships for Canada’s navy has hit another snag, this time in the form of a legal challenge by one of three companies in the competition to design the vessels. The federal government announced last month that U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin beat out two rivals in the […]
  
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• Overcrowding plagues Northern Ont. hospitals

  21-11-2018 22:48 via saultstar.com
  Northern Ontario has some of the worst stats for hospital overcrowding and opioid-related emergency visits, according to a new report from Health Quality Ontario.
  Nearly a quarter of northeast beds in 2016-17 were occupied by patients who should have been placed in a more suitable environment, such as a long-term care or rehab bed, the annual study shows.
  On average in Ontario, 14.8 per cent of beds in 2016-17 held people waiting to receive care elsewhere; in our region, that number was 22.5 per
  
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• New tax incentives for investment could increase Canada’s emissions

  21-11-2018 22:08
  OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says big greenhouse-gas emitters can take advantage of new tax incentives for manufacturers even as the government acknowledges that the resulting investment could increase emissions. Morneau’s fall fiscal update will allow manufacturing and processing companies, including heavy emitters like oil producers and refiners, to write off the full cost […]
  
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• Career Fair for Sutherland next Wednesday

  21-11-2018 22:08
  (Sault Ste. Marie, ON November 21, 2018) – Employment Solutions, in partnership with Sutherland, will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, November 28 from noon to 4:00 p.m. To attend this hiring event, please visit our office at 421 Bay Street on the 4th floor of Station Tower. As a process transformation company, Sutherland […]
  
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• Highlights of Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s fall fiscal update

  21-11-2018 22:03
  OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau rolled out his fall fiscal update on Wednesday, framing it as the federal government’s response to dealing with the competitiveness challenges posed by aggressive moves south of the border. Here are the highlights: — Overall, new measures over the next five years will cost the federal treasury $17.1 billion, […]
  
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• GARRETT, Sharon “Linda”

  21-11-2018 21:35
  ~ At the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at the age of 71. Loving wife of Conley. Linda will be remembered by her children Kimberly, Michael, Steven and her grandchildren William and Journey. Predeceased by her parents Irene and Frank Weir. As per Linda’s wishes, cremation will take place. There will be […]
  
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• LAPLANTE, Joyce

  21-11-2018 21:33
  ~  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Donald Wilfred LaPlante. Loving mother of Darlene Principe (Joseph), Joe LaPlante, Judy Weeks (late Jim), Lori Bodley (Terry) and Brian LaPlante (Cindy). Proud Gramma of Christina, Angela […]
  
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• Some Canadian diplomats who fell ill in Havana unable to work, having relapses

  21-11-2018 21:29
  OTTAWA — A handful of Canadian diplomats who mysteriously fell ill in Cuba in late 2016 have been unable to return to work as investigators struggle to pinpoint the cause of their symptoms. A Global Affairs Department official says most of the seven employees suffering dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating are working in various new […]
  
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• Friends with benefits

  21-11-2018 21:25 via saultstar.com
  The Friends of the Prince Township Library has only nine official members, but Dorothy Macnaughton, the group’s president, says its fundraising record is stellar.
  “They are an amazing group of people (who) have accomplished a terrific amount,” Macnaughton said during a presentation at council’s November meeting to mark the Friends’ 20th anniversary.
  “The first year, they didn’t do fundraising, because they were getting off the ground. But in 19 year
  
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• Sheehan meets with Noront execs in Ottawa during Mining Days

  21-11-2018 21:15 via saultstar.com
  ‘Mining days’ on Parliament Hill gave Sault MP Terry Sheehan another chance to meet with Noront Resource executives.
  Sheehan’s twitter posts show he met with President Allan Coutts in Ottawa to get an update on what the mining company with the largest stake in the Ring of Fire is doing.
  “We do meet or keep in touch regularly but certainly it was another opportunity for me to push Sault Ste. Marie’s advantages for a ferrochrome facility,” Sheehan said in a tele
  
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• GFL executive joins forces with Paul Coffey in new waste management company

  21-11-2018 21:00
  TORONTO — An executive with Green For Life Environmental has joined forces with former NHL star Paul Coffey to launch new environmental waste management company Environmental 360 Solutions Inc. Danny Ardellini, who founded National Waste Services which later merged with GFL, will head the new company. He says the company has the expertise and financial […]
  
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• ‘Technically Whoville’ took First Place at The Festival of Trees

  21-11-2018 20:58
  (Sault Ste. Marie, November 21, 2018) The 20th annual Festival of Trees has come and gone and The Lung Association, Arauco and their partners were very pleased with all aspects of the event.  Christmas lovers of all ages visited the festival between November 15th and 18th at the Machine Shop. They enjoyed the trees, participated […]
  
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• How would you spend your tax dollars? Get involved in the budget conversation! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Novem… https://t.co/9LXEUECvV4

  21-11-2018 20:37 via twitter.com
  
  How would you spend your tax dollars? Get involved in the budget conversation! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Novem… https://t.co/9LXEUECvV4
  
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• Have you seen Simon Joseph Barnes?

  21-11-2018 20:33
  Wanted Wednesday: Simon Joseph Barnes Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of  Simon Joseph Barnes, 23, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000- SHOPLIFTING CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION X 4 CC 348(1)(B) BREAK,ENTER & COMMIT CC 354(1)(A) POSSESS STOLEN PROPERTY X […]
  
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• LUKENDA, Mae Loretta

  21-11-2018 20:25
  ~  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mae Loretta Lukenda (nee Devlin) in her 89th year, at ARCH, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Adored wife and best friend of Lou, who we believe is waiting for her with open arms in Heaven. Greatly beloved mom […]
  
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• Shamess discipline hearing ongoing

  21-11-2018 20:11 via saultstar.com
  A discipline hearing for Sault Ste. Marie sports physician Dr. Brian Shamess is continuing in Toronto this week.
  Shamess is facing allegations of professional misconduct through the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
  The regulatory body for physicians and surgeons conducts disciplinary hearings into allegations of misconduct.
  The college alleges that Shamess engaged in the sexual abuse of Patient A and/or in “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional” conduct by, among other thin
  
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• Dreams dashed to locate Norgoma on dock behind former hospital

  21-11-2018 20:05 via saultstar.com
  An idea to have the Norgoma moved to Conservation Authority property adjacent to the former hospitals has been sunk.
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority board received a report Tuesday that confirmed that the licence of occupation permit the authority has with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry does not permit the Norgoma to be stored on it.
  In addition, only a portion of the boat slip located behind the former hospitals is owned by the conservation authority.
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• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/XhNgWezJIX

  21-11-2018 19:39 via twitter.com
  
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• Jonescu 'a legend' of broadcasting

  21-11-2018 19:11 via saultstar.com
  George Jonescu, a long-time broadcaster in Sault Ste. Marie and first head of the Sault Ste. Marie Convention Bureau, died at home last Saturday in Barrie.Jonescu was 84.He was on radio and television in the Sault for 25 years.Art Osborne, who worked with Jonescu at CJIC and CKCY in the Sault for about a decade, called the veteran radio personality a “legend.
  “He was a leader in broadcasting for many of us who followed George,” said Osborne on Wednesday. “He was a very nu
  
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• Consumer Alert – Bargain Hunting Season could Turn into a Wild Goose Chase

  21-11-2018 19:04
  The biggest online shopping events of the year are coming up. Nearly half of Canadians are expected to be joining the online hunt for bargains this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you’re one of them, before going wild take a minute to learn about an advertising trend that’s on the Competition Bureau’s radar: cancelled […]
  
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• Canada’s E. coli outbreak steps lag U.S. because of caseloads: experts

  21-11-2018 18:57
  TORONTO — When news broke Tuesday that consumers should avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention swiftly demanded retailers remove the vegetable from store shelves and restaurants stop including it in meals. But in Canada, the country’s public health and food inspection agencies stopped short of insisting on its […]
  
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• Ikea to cut about 100 jobs in Canada as it adjusts to customer behaviour changes

  21-11-2018 18:53
  TORONTO — Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea says about 100 jobs in Canada could be impacted over two years as it adjusts to changing customer behaviour. The retailer expects to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide as addresses urbanization, new technology and digitalization that are changing the way customers live and shop. Ikea says the cutbacks will […]
  
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• It’s Time to Start

  21-11-2018 18:41
  …An unbeaten streak. The Hounds have recently come off their longest losing streak of the season. The Dogs were winless in 4 games and righted the ship on Sunday by beating Windsor in 5-4 in OT. For a city that has been used to extended winning streaks in the past few years, it’s been hard to stomach […]
  
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• Governing Liberals give formal notice for law to end Canada Post strike

  21-11-2018 18:23
  OTTAWA — Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal Liberals have given the House of Commons notice that they’re prepared to legislate Canada Post employees back to work. Hajdu says 48 hours’ notice is required before introducing back-to-work legislation but insisted that having done so doesn’t mean the government will make the move to end […]
  
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• Statistics Canada blames guns, gangs as homicide rate hits 10-year high

  21-11-2018 18:05
  OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report says the national homicide rate was its highest in a decade last year thanks to a spike in the number of deaths from guns and gang violence. The report comes weeks after the federal Liberals and Conservatives rolled out competing plans for tackling the rise in gun and […]
  
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• Riley Lloyd Sweet

  21-11-2018 17:41
  December 6, 2000 – November 20, 2018 It is with deep and sudden sadness that the family of Mr. Riley Lloyd Sweet announces his passing into the great video game in the heavens. Cherished and loved son of Randy and Teresa, brother of Becky. Grandson of Evelyn Sweet (late Lloyd), and Gisele and Grant Raines.  […]
  
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• How Would You Spend Your Tax Dollars? The City Wants to Know

  21-11-2018 17:14
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is inviting individuals, organizations and businesses to provide feedback on the 2019 municipal budget. Citizens can get involved in the budget conversation in a number of ways: • Attend a public open house budget session on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre […]
  
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• LEE, Audrey Joan

  21-11-2018 16:35
  With heavy hearts we announce that Audrey passed away peacefully at home in her favourite chair, with her husband at her side, on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the young age of 78 years. Much loved wife of Wayne for 58 years. Loving mother of Kevin (Louise) and Craig (Laurie), adoring Baba of Aidan and […]
  
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• Ideas sought for city budget deliberations

  21-11-2018 16:33 via saultstar.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants residents, organizations and businesses to get involved in setting the city’s 2019 budget.
  It’s accepting input at open houses, through an online budget tool and social media or by calling, faxing or mailing suggestions to the finance department.
  A public open house budget session will be held on Wed. Jan. 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. City staff will be available in the Russ Ramsay Board Room to discuss the city’s budget
  
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• Sault to receive ‘Reach Higher High School’ funding - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-11-2018 16:09 via sooeveningnews.com
  Sault to receive ‘Reach Higher High School’ funding  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has announced that more than $75000 in grant funding has been awarded to high schools across the state to ...
  
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• Campbell, Lorraine (nee Giroux)

  21-11-2018 15:35
  Passed away unexpectedly at Sault Area Hospital on November 19, 2018 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of 68 years to the late Adelard (Soupy) Campbell. Loving mother of Frank (Bonnie), Laurie Walton (Tom) and George (Elizabeth). Proud and loving grandmother of Adrianne Walton, Marcella Walton (Harold Arcilla) and Joceline Walton. She will be missed […]
  
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• Jonescu was long-time Sault broadcaster

  21-11-2018 15:24 via saultstar.com
  George Jonescu, a long-time broadcaster in Sault Ste. Marie and first head of the Sault Ste. Marie Convention Bureau, died last Saturday in Barrie.Jonescu was 84.He was on radio and television in the Sault for 25 years. Jonescu left his position as sports director at Huron Broadcasting to head the convention bureau in 1979.The Saskatchewan native described his decision to leave broadcasting as “a matter of growth.
  “It’s a whole opportunity to do something positive and, honestly
  
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• McPARLAND STEPHENSON, Sharon Ann,R.N., BScN, R.M.

  21-11-2018 15:20
  Peacefully, and surrounded by her family, at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH), on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Sharon Ann McParland Stephenson left her earthly home for a better place. She was an incredible model of love, compassion, inspiration and caring.  Loving partner of 38 years to Norm, and exceptional mother to sons Patrick John […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.5 per cent in September

  21-11-2018 14:43
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.5 per cent to $63.2 billion in September, led lower by the machinery, equipment and supplies and the personal and household goods subsectors. Economists had expected an increase of 0.3 per cent for the month, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. Sales were down in five of the […]
  
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• ‘I came here knowing I had it all to learn.’ MacAulay reflects on 30 years as MP

  21-11-2018 13:30
  OTTAWA — The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Canada’s solicitor general Lawrence MacAulay was yanked out of a gathering of justice ministers in Nova Scotia. A plane had crashed into the World Trade Centre in New York City. As he walked into a private room teeming with RCMP officers, a second plane careened into the complex’s south tower. The […]
  
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• Fiscal update to lay out competitiveness plan, close loop on some Liberal vows

  21-11-2018 13:20
  OTTAWA — The federal government will release a fall economic update later today that will seek to close the loop on some of its outstanding mandate commitments, leaving the door open for the Liberals to use next year’s budget as their 2019 election platform. The document will also include Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s long-awaited plan to help Canada compete for […]
  
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• United Way of the EUP awards mini-grants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  United Way of the EUP awards mini-grants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula has awarded $1900 to six organizations in the EUP. As part of their commitment to helping EUP residents lead ...
  
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• Sault Schools trying to lead on ‘vaping’ policy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Sault Schools trying to lead on ‘vaping’ policy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSaying they are becoming a “bigger and bigger problem,” Sault Area Public Schools Superintendent Tim Hall says he is working with local officials to curb the ...
  
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• Rudyard Lions announce Christmas decoration contest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Rudyard Lions announce Christmas decoration contest  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Rudyard Lions Club is holding its annual Christmas home decoration contest for the Rudyard area. Homes will be judged on Saturday, December 15.
  
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• Government prepared to order end to postal strike in coming days: minister

  21-11-2018 00:06
  OTTAWA — The federal government is prepared to order an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees if a collective agreement isn’t soon reached, Labour Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday. “We strongly encourage both sides to reach a deal and are prepared to table legislation if we do not see a resolution over the […]
  
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