Sault Ste. Marie news

• Opioid Poisoning Rates increasing

  03-12-2018 23:34
  Algoma Public Health is warning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time because there has been a rise in suspected opioid poisonings.  Algoma Public Health is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones. From November […]
  
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• Opiod Poisoning Rates increasing. It’s bad out there.

  03-12-2018 23:34
  Algoma Public Health is warning anyone who uses street drugs to take extra precautions at this time because there has been a rise in suspected opioid poisonings.  Algoma Public Health is also asking all members of the community to continue their support for residents at risk of opioid poisonings and their loved ones. From November […]
  
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• Christina “Tina” Belsito

  03-12-2018 22:54
  ~ It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Christina “Tina” Belsito beloved wife of the late Max Belsito, sister of the late Freddie and Anthony Gioe (Brooklyn, New York). Loving daughter of the late Sarah and Thomas Gioe (Brooklyn, New York). Cherished mother to Debbie Belsito (Paula Naylor), Tom (Cathy) Belsito, […]
  
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• 3 astronauts safely aboard International Space Station - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-12-2018 22:36
  3 astronauts safely aboard International Space Station  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe astronauts were the first sent to be sent to the space station since a crewed Soyuz launch was aborted in October after a booster rocket failed to separate ...
  
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• Canadian Starwood hotels may be part of recent security breach, Marriott says

  03-12-2018 22:22
  TORONTO — Marriott International says Starwood-branded properties in Canada are among those potentially impacted by a recent security breach. A spokesperson for the hotel giant behind brands including W Hotels, St. Regis, Sheraton and Westin said in email to The Canadian Press that the company operates 77 former Starwood branded hotels in Canada. The spokesperson refused to […]
  
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• Security committee review of Trudeau’s India trip finds ‘gaps’ in vetting

  03-12-2018 21:31
  OTTAWA — The national security committee of parliamentarians says guest lists for foreign events involving the prime minister get no systematic vetting. The committee’s newly released examination of Justin Trudeau’s trip to India last February found security organizations took adequate measures overall to ensure Justin Trudeau’s safety, but it also uncovered a number of gaps. Trudeau was embarrassed […]
  
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• Last call for nominations for the Medal of Merit award! Visit saultstemarie.ca/medalofmerit for details. https://t.co/DfJZPSulvE

  03-12-2018 21:20 via twitter.com
  
  Last call for nominations for the Medal of Merit award! Visit saultstemarie.ca/medalofmerit for details. https://t.co/DfJZPSulvE
  
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• “We all know, without any doubt, that our future lies in the hands of our youth”. Mantha MPP

  03-12-2018 20:57
  Some of you will recall that I began last week’s column stating that the Legislature had just concluded one of THOSE weeks. As I explained then, this feeling was due to the bombardment of devastating and demoralizing news that the PCs hit Ontarians with. With so many issues to deal with I chose the one […]
  
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• Rural Ontario community fighting to save two emaciated horses

  03-12-2018 20:45
  A rural Ontario community is fighting to help two emaciated horses that they say have been neglected by both the owners and the province’s animal welfare agency. The animals are located at a property in Norfolk County, Ont., about 90 kilometres southwest of Hamilton. People who live near the property say they have repeatedly called the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals […]
  
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• MAIN, Ronald Thomas

  03-12-2018 20:25
  ~ Peacefully at his home on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 72. Beloved son of the late Clifford and Laurena Main. Dear brother of Kathleen Main, Stuart (Bridget), Cheryl Main and Reg (Joanne). Ron enjoyed a good game of cards, pool and spending time at auctions in the summer. At Ron’s request […]
  
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• ELLIOTT-EAGLESON, Loraine

  03-12-2018 20:22
  ~ Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at the age of 93.  Loving wife of the late Jack Eagleson and the late Harry Elliott.  Caring mother of Pamela Sue Catling (Bruce) and Steve Elliott (Barbara).  Proud grandmother of Wanda McGaughey, Leanne Chicquen (Kari) and John (Jenna) LeBlanc.  Cherished great grandmother […]
  
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• Scheer promises more funding for police forces to combat gun and gang violence

  03-12-2018 19:55
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising more money for police to combat gun and gang violence and says he will audit Canadian jail programs to make sure inmates are ready to rejoin society when their sentences are up. Scheer released the third and final part of his public-safety policy today, with six proposals. He says he has heard from Canadians who are concerned […]
  
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• Hounds Hopeful for International Spotlight

  03-12-2018 19:48
  As Ontario Hockey League teams move into the month of December and their pre-Christmas schedule, for a select number of those players an opportunity will present itself that they each have hoped for throughout their careers. To represent their home country on the International stage. The path to wearing the Maple Leaf, and an opportunity […]
  
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• Gateway Not Rolling The Dice On Sault Casino

  03-12-2018 19:11
  If you were betting on Sault Ste. Marie seeing a new build and a permanent casino with Gateway Casinos taking over , think again. The Sault’s temporary casino that opened in 1999 is the permanent casino for the Sault. Gateway announced it plans on spending $220 million to renovate six of its sites in Ontario […]
  
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• The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast Christmas to Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  03-12-2018 19:00
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  The Barra MacNeils bring East Coast Christmas to Sault Ste. Marie
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  'Cape Breton kitchen party meets midnight mass' takes the stage December 6 at Sault Community Theatre Centre. 0. about 18 hours ago by: James Hopkin. Barra MacNeils 2 2018-11-27. The Barra MacNeils bring 'An East Coast Christmas' to Sault ...
  
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• Maximize existing pipelines’ efficiency to help with oil glut: Sohi

  03-12-2018 17:47
  OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi is asking the National Energy Board to make sure Canada’s oil pipelines are being used as efficiently as possible. The market price for Alberta oil is rebounding today, a day after Premier Rachel Notley announced plans to cut production by almost nine per cent in January to deal […]
  
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• Energy sector pushes TSX higher after Alberta says it will cut production

  03-12-2018 17:46
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up in late-morning trading after Alberta’s announcement that it will impose oil production cuts on the sector helped lift the market. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 25.10 points at 15,222.92. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 218.34 points at 25,756.80. The S&P 500 index […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: Theft of Benson Auto Parts

  03-12-2018 17:31
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On November 13th a person was at Benson Auto Parts located at 665 John St. The person walked through the store and looked at several items. The person eventually picked up a box containing […]
  
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• Aphria shares plunge more than 25 per cent after short seller report

  03-12-2018 17:08
  TORONTO — Shares of Aphria Inc. lost more than a quarter of their value in early trading following a report by a short seller. Aphria shares were down 2.84 or about 27 per cent at $7.67 in heaving trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The report by Quintessential Capital Management alleged Aphria has acquired foreign […]
  
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• OLIVER, Donald Nelson

  03-12-2018 16:50
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Donald Oliver at the Sault Area Hospital on November 30, 2018. Predeceased by his parents Wilbert “Bo” and Dorothy Oliver. Loving brother of Wilbert “Pee Wee” (Ting) of Little Current, Ontario, the late Bob (late Marg), Marilyn Heise (Bill), Wayne (late […]
  
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• All Aboard the Chocolate Express

  03-12-2018 16:44
  Winter in the north is always an amazing site to see, and what better way to enjoy it than joining us at our 4th annual Chocolate Express on January 13, 2019 at Stokely Creek Lodge. Experience our local winter wonderland with your family and friends! Last year, over 450 participants skied and snowshoed in a […]
  
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• Test Drive: 2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-12-2018 16:24
  Test Drive: 2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry Price: $35550Price as Tested: $65705This week, we're behind the wheel of the impressive 2018 Infiniti Q50 Sedan, arriving in Red Sport 400 dress with ...
  
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• Auto Bits: 5 tips for holiday road travel - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-12-2018 16:24
  Auto Bits: 5 tips for holiday road travel  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTip of the Week. If you're planning to travel for the holidays this year, you're not alone. Over 107 million people traveled last year for the holidays, according to ...
  
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• Keep the salmon coming - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-12-2018 16:00
  Keep the salmon coming  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research Director Ashley Moerke and Hatchery Manager Roger Greil prepare a raceway of Atlantic ...
  
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• Trudeau criticized for tweet to Trevor Noah pledging money for cause

  03-12-2018 15:22
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing criticism on social media after tweeting to a celebrity that Canada will contribute $50M toward a cause. Trudeau tweeted to South African comedian and host of “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah that Canada would pledge $50M to Education Cannot Wait, an organization that funds education for children affected […]
  
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• AVERY, Norma Jean

  03-12-2018 14:59
  Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the F.J. Davey Home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Reginald Avery for 56 years. Cherished mom of Sandi Dal Cin (Rony), Shari Robinson (Gary), Trevor Avery (Danielle Fife) and Jennifer Avery (Greg Hutton). Much loved Granma of Andrew […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! about 11 hours ago - SooToday

  03-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! about 11 hours ago  SooTodayMainly clear with a daytime high of minus 2 and with the windchill minus 9.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 0 - SooToday

  03-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 0  SooTodayMainly clear with a daytime high of minus 2 and with the windchill minus 9.
  
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• Unifor, OPSEU pooling resources to fight Ford government’s ‘destructive agenda’

  03-12-2018 06:25
  TORONTO — Two of Canada’s biggest unions plan to join forces against what they call Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s “destructive agenda.” The alliance between Unifor and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union comes in the wake of Ford’s comments about the pending closure of a General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont. Ford said last week […]
  
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• UPDATE: Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge reopened with escort - UpperMichigansSource.com

  03-12-2018 02:30
  UPDATE: Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge reopened with escort  UpperMichigansSource.comSAULT STE MARIE, Mich. (WLUC) - The International Bridge Administration (IBA) has reopened the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge with traffic escorts as of ...
  
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• Updated: International Bridge Closed Due to Falling Ice and Snow

  03-12-2018 00:15
  UPDATE : 8:15PM The International Bridge Administration (IBA) has reopened the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge with traffic escorts as of approximately 8:15 p.m. Customers should expect short delays. The bridge had been closed due to snow and ice falling from the arches. The situation will be re-evaluated as conditions change. The IBA will post updates […]
  
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• International Bridge Closed Due to Falling Ice and Snow

  03-12-2018 00:15
  SaultOnline.com / ONNtv has learned that the International Bridge is currently closed due to falling ice and snow from the archways spanning the bridge. Line-ups on both sides of the border continue to build while waiting for conditions to improve.  Presently, there has been no official announcement from the International Bridge Administration on the closure […]
  
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