Sault Ste. Marie news

• Damignani on the move

  22-11-2018 23:57
  With the Soo Thunderbirds getting set to take on the Espanola Express tonight at the John Rhodes, the club has announced that they have made a deal with the team that they will be facing tonight. The Thunderbirds have dealt rookie forward Jamie Damignani to the Espanola Express in exchange for a player development fee. […]
  
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• The Builders Bash, Home for the Holidays

  22-11-2018 23:40
  We know that the most important way for families to gain stability and self-reliance is when they own their own homes.  Every day, more and more families find themselves in a struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads. Caught in punishing cycles of unpredictable rent increases, overcrowded conditions, or lack of access to […]
  
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• WARD, Lois Hazel (Nee Chalmers)

  22-11-2018 23:31
  ~ It is with broken hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma. Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Earl Ward for 63 years. Cherished mother of Patti (Fred), Doug, Bryan (Kim) and […]
  
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• Health Care in Ontario – We should all care.

  22-11-2018 23:20
  Last month, Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP France Gélinas – Health Care Critic and Chief Opposition Whip, joined the Ontario Health Coalition and thousands of concerned Ontarians outside Queen’s Park to protest looming cuts to health care by the Ford government. The rally was organized by The Ontario Health Coalition with citizens from […]
  
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• Drumhead Ceremony Blesses New Police Flag

  22-11-2018 22:33
  Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, along with some of their community partners, gathered at the Police Headquarters this morning for the blessing of the new Police Service flag. This process began in 2015 when they were granted a new police service crest by (then) Governor General David Johnston and the National Heraldic […]
  
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• Women take the stage for fundraiser

  22-11-2018 22:13 via saultstar.com
  Rusty McCarthy made an important find when he was checking his files.There’s a lot of female musicians in Sault Ste. Marie.“I just never thought about it before,” said McCarthy.He decided to organize two nights of entertainment at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn on Nov. 30 and Dec 1, featuring more than 16 musicians, to help raise cash and collect clothing for Women in Crisis (Algoma).
  Valerie Powley, Janet Brown, Britta Wolfert, Ellen Van Laar, Maja Bannerman, Circular Vibratio
  
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• Imposter SPCA officers spotted

  22-11-2018 22:10 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario SPCA warns Sault Ste. Marie residents to be “vigilant” after concerns were reported that individuals have been impersonating an Ontario SPCA officer.
  Witnesses have reported two women and a man dressed in dark blue uninform-like clothing driving a dark-coloured van with yellow lettering or a logo, and a white van with an Ontario SPCA-type logo.
  The logo on the white van had baby blue-coloured letters stating OSPCA and an image of a cat and dog.
  These individuals are alleg
  
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• PM to call three byelections for early February, giving Singh chance to win seat

  22-11-2018 21:54
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will call three byelections, including in the B.C. riding where NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hopes to win a seat in Parliament, early in the new year for votes in early February. A fourth riding may yet be added to the mix but a fifth riding, due to be vacated on Jan. 22 […]
  
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• DSSAB hopes changes to social services will gear in on stabilizing individuals and readying them for employment

  22-11-2018 21:51 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario government is planning to overhaul the province’s social assistance system to streamline it, better connect people with employment opportunities and ensure dignity for those who can’t work.
  The new plan will include a coordinated multi-ministry approach that will be implemented over time – likely the next several years — and include consultation with municipalities, announced Lisa MacLeod, minister of children, community and social services.
  Reform will be gui
  
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• EDC spends 12 times more for fossil fuels than clean tech, report says

  22-11-2018 21:39
  OTTAWA — New research shows Export Development Canada provides 12 times as much financial backing to oil and gas companies as it did to clean technology companies over the last five years. The findings by lobby group Oil Change International show that the federal government’s export financing agency provided $62 billion to oil and gas […]
  
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• ‘Super Trouper of a show’: Review

  22-11-2018 21:36 via saultstar.com
  My my, how can I resist ya!
  Gimme, gimme, gimme more!
  The Musical Comedy Guild’s current production of Mamma Mia! will have you diggin’ the dancing queen and pretty much every aspect of this show, which is as good as it gets for musical theatre.
  Stage director/choreographer Lucas Beaver and music director Rony Dal Cin have wrapped a feather boa around a production that is not only a fun treatment of a much-loved jukebox romantic-comedy romp, but an extremely well executed and polishe
  
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• SSMEDC Hosting Funding Forum November 28

  22-11-2018 21:30
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (November 22, 2018) – Does your business or organization want to learn about the different funding and financing options available in the community? To assist local firms in their startup and growth, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is hosting its second-annual Funding Forum on Wednesday, November 28 from 1 […]
  
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• Police flag featuring new crest blessed

  22-11-2018 21:30 via saultstar.com
  A blessing of a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service flag marks the nearing of the end of a more than five-year effort to get the municipal force’s own recognized crest.Service protocol officer Sgt. Ray Magnan has overseen the process to register the crest with Public Register of Arms, Flags, Badges of Canada that began six to seven years ago. The register falls under Canadian Heraldic Authority, part of the Governor General’s office.The flag will be housed in a display case at the police
  
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• Fire causes extensive damage to west-end home sootoday.com/local-news/fir… via @SooToday

  22-11-2018 21:18 via twitter.com
  Fire causes extensive damage to west-end home sootoday.com/local-news/fir… via @SooToday
  
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• OSPCA investigating reports of people impersonating officers in Sault Ste. Marie - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  22-11-2018 21:05
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  OSPCA investigating reports of people impersonating officers in Sault Ste. Marie
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  SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. -- Ontario's animal welfare agency is investigating reports of three people in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., impersonating its officers and attempting to get owners to surrender their pets. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of ...and more »
  
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• Fiscal economic statement sets path to help business

  22-11-2018 20:56 via saultstar.com
  Helping manufacturers grow, improving clean technology and putting more money in the pockets of Canadians is what the federal government says it’s doing to keep the economy strong.
  In their fall economic statement, the federal Liberal government has said it will focus on developing and improving clean technology.
  For businesses, it will allow the full cost of machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and processing of goods to be written off for tax purposes and also allow certain clea
  
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• Fire causes heavy damage to First Avenue home

  22-11-2018 20:38 via saultstar.com
  An electrical fire caused significant damage to a vacant home on First Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.A neighbour saw smoke at the single family dwelling in the 300 block and called 911 at about 4:45 p.m., said deputy chief Paul Milosevich of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.The fire started in a bedroom area due to failed electrical wiring.No one was hurt.The home was under renovation. Smoke alarms were disabled because of the improvements being done, said Milosevich.The fire is not considered sus
  
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• North East Regional OPP Headquarters undergo changes to Command Team

  22-11-2018 20:31
  (NORTH BAY, ON) – Chief Superintendent Fern Labelle, Regional Commander for the North East Region’s Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announces the following changes within the North East Region (NER) Command team. Newly promoted Superintendent Mike Pilon has assumed command of the Regional Superintendent of Support portfolio. Superintendent Pilon has 24 years of policing experience. His career […]
  
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• Koprash hits $20,000 for ARCH

  22-11-2018 20:20 via saultstar.com
  Kristina Koprash is a little overwhelmed with a fundraising milestone she’s reached to help Algoma Residential Community Hospice.The owner of Krush Boutique emcees her fifth annual dinner and fashion show to benefit the hospice on Saturday at Northern Grand Gardens.She expects 420 at the sold-out event.Silent auction and a portion of ticket sale proceeds will raise about $4,000 for ARCH, bringing Koprash’s five-year total to $20,000.To reach that figure is “kind of mind-blowing
  
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• Canadian scientist names new beetle after MLB all-star Jose Bautista

  22-11-2018 19:42
  OTTAWA — Former Toronto Blue Jay Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around, thanks to a scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Entomologist Bob Anderson has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the MLB all-star. Anderson says he decided to name the insect — known as a weevil for its […]
  
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• Fall Economic Statement Canadian Government Investing in Middle Class Jobs

  22-11-2018 19:31
  Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, Canada’s economy is strong and growing, creating more good, well-paying jobs for the middle class and people working hard to join it. At the same time, there is an opportunity to do more, by encouraging businesses to make investments that will position them for long-term growth, and create […]
  
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• Tories are making ‘partisan’ arguments about intent to help media: Morneau

  22-11-2018 19:29
  OTTAWA — Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Conservatives are making partisan arguments about his plan to help the news industry with tax measures. Morneau offered a little more insight into the government’s objective Thursday morning at an Economic Club of Canada event in Ottawa, saying the change in the media landscape has been dramatic […]
  
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• Ring and Pearce Talk Bill 47 and Minimum Wage

  22-11-2018 19:20
  Chamber of Commerce CEO Rory Ring and Derek Pearce, former Ward One candidate and current minimum wage worker, came into the ONNtv studio on Wednesday morning to talk about Bill 47 and minimum wage. Bill 47 was supposed to be passed Tuesday evening, but due to the amount of protestors, was postponed. Although they come […]
  
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• A Christmas Concert with Reilly Nelson and Michael Shannon

  22-11-2018 19:16
  December 19th at St Luke’s Cathedral will have star power for their Christmas performance from the Sault’s own Reilly Nelson and one of Canada’s top opera professionals Michael Shannon. Girl Friday Productions, in conjunction with Pak N’ Ship are producing the mezzo-soprano show, with vocals from Reilly Nelson and the piano provided by Michael Shannon. […]
  
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• Shape the Sault to host Two Information Sessions

  22-11-2018 18:36
  The city of Sault Ste. Marie is looking for public input as they start the process of preparing a brand new plan for the future of the city. “Shape the Sault” is a plan that will be used over the next two decades, touching on topics such as infrastructure, land use and development. The city […]
  
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• SICOLI, Maria

  22-11-2018 18:35
  Mom gave up the fight and passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late John Sicoli. Cherished daughter of the late Eugenio Sicoli (late Emilia Sicoli) and the late Salvatore Sdao (late Rosa). Mom of Rose Sicoli (Michele), late Jean Cesarin […]
  
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• Franco-Ontarians say resistance to government cuts could include legal challenge

  22-11-2018 18:25
  OTTAWA — The main organization representing Franco-Ontarians says legal action is possible if the provincial government doesn’t reverse cuts affecting francophones. Organization president Carol Jolin says he wants a meeting with Premier Doug Ford to demand the province restore its support for francophones. Jolin told a news conference in Ottawa today it isn’t too late to overturn the government’s plan to […]
  
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• Beware of SPCA Impersonators

  22-11-2018 18:16
  The Ontario SPCA is warning residents in Sault Ste. Marie to be vigilant after concerns were reported that individuals have been impersonating an Ontario SPCA officer. Witnesses have reported two women and a man dressed in dark blue uninform-like clothing driving a dark-coloured van with yellow lettering or a logo, and a white van with […]
  
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• How would you spend your tax dollars? We want to hear from you. Get involved in the 2019 budget conversation.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-11-2018 17:45 via twitter.com
  How would you spend your tax dollars? We want to hear from you. Get involved in the 2019 budget conversation.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Federal Economic Statement Delivers on Several Chamber Recommendations

  22-11-2018 17:36
  Yesterday’s Fall Economic Update from the federal government contains a number of important measures to address Canada’s competitiveness gap with other countries suggests the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC). The Chamber adds however that to reinforce Canada’s economic growth and viability, the government needs to commit to a full review of our corporate […]
  
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• Join @ShapeTheSault for their open house tonight at Zion Lutheran Church (189 Upton Road) from 4 to 7 pm. twitter.com/ShapeTheSault/…

  22-11-2018 17:24 via twitter.com
  Join @ShapeTheSault for their open house tonight at Zion Lutheran Church (189 Upton Road) from 4 to 7 pm. twitter.com/ShapeTheSault/…
  
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• Federal financial watchdog to probe banks’ complaints-handling processes

  22-11-2018 17:23
  OTTAWA — Canada’s financial consumer watchdog has got the green light to probe the banks’ internal and external complaint handling processes. The government said in its Fall Economic Statement that Canadians deserve access to a “fair and impartial” dispute resolution process and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada will conduct a review by 2019. A FCAC […]
  
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• Johnson, Reid Allen

  22-11-2018 16:09
  December 20, 1928 – November 20, 2018 It is with great sadness we share the passing of Reid Allen Johnson. He is preceded in death by spouses Irene (Flick) and Linda (Roush), daughter Stephanie (Murnyack) and granddaughter Jeanette (Lyons). Surviving children of Jo Elaine, Reginald, Deborah, Ann, Jay, Timothy, Nathan and Ivan. Additionally he leaves […]
  
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• PC Conservative Convention 2018 – There was more to the story than told

  22-11-2018 16:08
  Special To SaultOnline By Winona Hutchinson We all read what attending members of the media said the convention was about, but as a person who actually attended and participated, there was much more you need to know. As a delegate of our Riding I along with Ross Romano MPP, was able to participate in many […]
  
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• McNally, Thomas William

  22-11-2018 15:59
  October 19, 1940-November 21, 2018 Passed away peacefully with family by his side while at the North Shore Health Network in Blind River. Survived by his best friend Lynda and his cherished sons Brad (Angeline) and David (Jennifer). Special Poppa to Taylor, Blake, Max and Shaelyn. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Annie as well […]
  
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• Morneau hopes new NAFTA deal signed next week, stresses tariff issue is separate

  22-11-2018 15:51
  OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he’s hopeful the newly struck North American free-trade deal will be signed next week — and suggests Canada could sign even with stinging U.S. tariffs in place. Morneau was asked by reporters after a speech today if the government should still consider signing the new continental trade deal even if […]
  
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• OSPCA investigating reports of people impersonating officers in Sault Ste. Marie - Windsor Star

  22-11-2018 09:00
  OSPCA investigating reports of people impersonating officers in Sault Ste. Marie  Windsor StarSAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Ontario's animal welfare agency is investigating reports of three people in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., impersonating its officers and ...
  
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• Automated toll lanes closed at International Bridge - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-11-2018 09:00
  Automated toll lanes closed at International Bridge  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDue to toll software issues, automated lanes at the International Bridge toll plaza will be closed until further notice. A disruption in the toll software vendor ...
  
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• Greyhounds Score 7, put down the Wolves

  22-11-2018 05:09
  Wednesday night was the third of three of home games for the Soo Greyhounds during their latest homestand, as the boys in red and white hosted their bitter rivals, the Sudbury Wolves. Wednesday night also marked the annual Teddy Bear Toss Night, where the Greyhounds ask their fans to throw a stuffed animal for donation […]
  
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• Sault Firefighters called out to City’s West-End

  22-11-2018 00:03
  Sault Fire Services responded to a house fire on Douglas Street late Wednesday afternoon. According to neighbours, smoke was visible and shooting out through the ‘whirlybird’ (roof vent) and they alerted 911. The neighbours further stated that the house was vacant and undergoing renovations. Sault EMS paramedics and the PUC were also called out to […]
  
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• Morneau’s update bolsters struggling media with $600 million in tax measures

  22-11-2018 00:00
  OTTAWA — The federal government is stepping in to help the struggling Canadian media industry with new tax credits and incentives valued at nearly $600 million over the next five years. “To protect the vital role that independent news media play in our democracy and in our communities, we will be introducing measures to help […]
  
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