Sault Ste. Marie news

• More Sault Star Santa Fund donors

  21-12-2018 23:40 via saultstar.com
  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family and friends from Fred and Debra Clement $100.00
  Merry Christmas to family and friends from Ray and Donna Hyde $100.00
  Merry Christmas from the Melville family $500.00
  Anonymous $5000.00
  Merry Christmas from Brenda $20.00
  In memory of my wife Diane, from husband Vince $20.00
  Merry Christmas from Kelly Janes $20.00
  Anonymous $35.00
  In appreciation of family, friends and co-workers from Len, Bonnie and Patrick $50.00
  Merry Christmas to family and friends
  
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• Canadian Kovrig detained in China has no access to lawyer, his employer says

  21-12-2018 22:50
  OTTAWA — The employer of Michael Kovrig, who was recently detained in China, says the Canadian has not been given access to a lawyer while in custody. Karim Lebhour, a Washington-based spokesman for the International Crisis Group, says Kovrig’s arrest — for allegedly endangering Chinese security — is unjustified and he should be released immediately. At the very least, […]
  
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• Iron Bridge eyes outdoor rink

  21-12-2018 22:23 via saultstar.com
  IRON BRIDGE — It could be “back to the future” this winter if the Municipality of Huron Shores builds an outdoor rink adjacent to the Iron Bridge Recreation Centre, informally known as “the arena.”
  The Recreation Centre committee will not make ice inside the centre this season.
  At its December meeting in Iron Bridge, Huron Shores council discussed a potential rink with the approximate size of 50 by 25 feet, located at the south-east side of the centre. It was recomm
  
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• Home sweet home

  21-12-2018 22:14 via saultstar.com
  Some may think of Liz Bouchard as the gingerbread queen. Or perhaps she’s Mrs. Claus in disguise. One thing’s for sure: Those who call her “Auntie” consider her house to be “the gingerbread house.”
  That’s because this Thessalon woman has been making gingerbread houses with her great-nieces and nephews since 2013. We’re not talking one house. Not even just one house per family. It’s one house per child with this year’s count expected to
  
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• B.E.A.R. Unit ~ Where break, entry and robbery intersects with law enforcement.

  21-12-2018 22:14
  Since January of this year, 4 officers with the Break Enter and Robbery Unit (B.E.A.R Unit), of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have been dedicated to the investigation of break and enters in our area. To date, these officers have been responsible for the arrest of 275 individuals.  Officers have laid a total of […]
  
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• Break and Enter Unit (B.E.A.R.) 2018 Results #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  21-12-2018 21:52 via twitter.com
  Break and Enter Unit (B.E.A.R.) 2018 Results #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• ROVINELLI, Adua (nee Orazietti)

  21-12-2018 21:51
  It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Adua Rovinelli on December 20, 2018 at the F. J. Davey Home. Devoted wife of the late Tarcisio. Daughter of the late Aldagisia (Ugacionni) and Arturo Orazietti of Fano Italy. Beloved sister to Oscar (Sharon) Orazietti, Edera Speransini (Luciano) and Graziano Orazietti (Marisa) of Fano […]
  
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• Shadows screens Giant Little Ones

  21-12-2018 21:24 via saultstar.com
  Giant Little Ones, a coming-of-age drama shot in Sault Ste. Marie, is the 20th anniversary gala screening for Shadows of the Mind.The film will be shown at Sault Community Theatre Centre on Feb. 23.Admission is $20 and includes snacks and a cash bar.Gala tickets are $45 and include a catered after party, a release says.Giant Little Ones features Maria Bello and Kyle MacLachlan.The film was named one of the Top 10 Canadian features of 2018 by Toronto International Film Festival.Vouchers to attend
  
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• City honours bright lights

  21-12-2018 21:20 via saultstar.com
  Ten Sault Ste. Marie homes and a business were recognized by City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Christmas lighting awards.Ward 1: 95 Indiana Dr., 286 Lake St.;Ward 2: 161 Trelawne Ave., 1240 Queen St. E.,Ward 3: 300 Millcreek Dr., 382 Old Garden River Rd.,Ward 4: 299 Doncaster Rd., 27 White Oak Dr.,Ward 5: 1 St. Michael’s Square, 55 Foothill Rd.,Business: Paint and Decor Concepts, 826 Queen St. E.Nominated properties can be viewed at www.saultstemarie.ca/christmaslighting
  
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• Sault Area Hospital gets surge bed dollars

  21-12-2018 20:55 via saultstar.com
  Sault Area Hospital will add 10 more surge beds to tap when patient numbers exceed capacity with provincial funding of $605,000.The financial support, announced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano on Friday, follows an earlier pledge of $1.72 million for 16 surge beds made by the city’s provincial representative in mid-October. All the cash is good for the current fiscal year ending March 31.There’s “very few days in the year” Sault Area Hospital operates under 100 per ca
  
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• 20 Years On. Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is definitely Buzz-Worthy

  21-12-2018 20:47
  Shadows of the Mind Film Festival Prepares to Celebrate 20th Year (Sault Ste. Marie) – The 20th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is set to run February 23 to March 3, 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie and an extra special gala is planned to kick off the occasion.  Shadows of the Mind Film […]
  
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• Local Firefighters Get New SCBA Gear

  21-12-2018 19:40
  The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services unveiled its new, updated Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, or SCBA, gear on Thursday afternoon. In 2015, the fire department decided that the SCBA units currently being used were becoming outdated and needed to be replaced. A SCBA committee was then formed, and consisted of members from the Fire Association […]
  
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• NOWAK, Helene Charlotte

  21-12-2018 19:21
  Peacefully at Pathways Retirement Home on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the age of 99 years. Devoted wife of the late George Nowak. Loving mother of the late Barbara Friedrichsmeier (late Fred). Proud grandmother of Christine Friedrichsmeier (Steve Payne) and Mike Friedrichsmeier (Annabel Bingham). Cherished great grandmother of Lily, Dylan and Evan.  Helene will also […]
  
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• Shotgun, fentanyl powder seized

  21-12-2018 19:12 via saultstar.com
  A .12-gauge shotgun, fentanyl powder, bear spray and a knife were allegedly found in a vehicle stopped by police downtown on Thursday night.A male driver fought with officers, police say. They were assisted by an off-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer.Eighteen grams of fentanyl powder, with a street value of about $10,800, was seized.Steven Savard, 35, of Sudbury, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, posse
  
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• Male Arrested for Trafficking

  21-12-2018 18:22
  On December 20th, 2018 officers with the Crime Suppression Unit and Drug Unit of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 35 year old Steven Savard of Sudbury Ontario for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Just before 6:30 p.m. officers observed the accused operating a motor vehicle in the area […]
  
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• Finance Department predicts federal budget will be balanced by 2040

  21-12-2018 18:21
  OTTAWA — A balanced federal budget won’t land until at least 2040 — five years earlier than the government predicted last year — if there aren’t any major economic shocks or new government spending the federal Finance Department says in a new report. Long-term budgetary projections released Friday morning estimate that by the end of fiscal […]
  
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• Male Arrested for Trafficking #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  21-12-2018 18:02 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Trafficking #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Cannabis store sales total $43M in first two weeks after legalization

  21-12-2018 18:02
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says sales at cannabis stores in the two weeks after legalization totalled $43 million. The agency started collecting data for in-store and online sales from cannabis retailers as of Oct. 17, when fresh or dried bud, oil, plants and seeds became legal for recreational use in the country. The first set […]
  
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• And The Awards Go To…

  21-12-2018 17:49
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Christmas Lighting Awards Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Christmas Lighting Awards Program. Co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc., this program promotes and encourages community involvement and recognizes the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season. Award […]
  
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• College is cautious about China trip

  21-12-2018 17:46 via saultstar.com
  Diplomatic tensions between China and Canada could spike a planned trip by a Sault College delegation to a partner post-secondary institution in that country.President Ron Common planned to lead a roughly week-long visit to Beijing Information Technology College in February. Quality assurance manager Jill Pateman and one or two faculty would also be part of the group.The two schools signed a partnership agreement in 2016.But relations between Canada and China cooled when Meng Wanzhou, chief fina
  
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• Sheehan Talks Precarious Work

  21-12-2018 17:37
  M.P. Terry Sheehan sat down with Lou Anne Young to talk about the Private Members Motion he brought forward to investigate the nature of precarious work and the effects it has on workers and the economy. Precarious work are permanent positions that are filled by contract, temporary or part time employees. More positions are being […]
  
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• Toronto stocks edge lower as financials and health care fall, U.S. stocks mixed

  21-12-2018 17:32
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell in late-morning trading amid losses in the health-care sector, which includes the big marijuana companies, and the financial sector. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 19.13 points at 14,122.64. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 62.46 points at 22,922.06. The S&P 500 index was up […]
  
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• Wishing you well

  21-12-2018 17:23 via saultstar.com
  Const. Sonny Spina, of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, visits with Leia Raginskis, 7,, at Sault Area Hospital on Friday morning. Spina was joined by Santa Claus, Elmer the Safety Elephant, Chief Hugh Stevenson of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, and several officers to visit with youngsters at the health care facility shortly before Christmas. Gifts children received included stuffed bears and Cineplex gift certificates.
  
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• Today @chiefstevenson1 joined #santaclaus to visit a few kids sah_iccare #christmas #christmasvisit #santaiscoming… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  21-12-2018 17:15 via twitter.com
  Today @chiefstevenson1 joined #santaclaus to visit a few kids sah_iccare #christmas #christmasvisit #santaiscoming… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Transport minister orders new fatigue rules amidst oil-by-rail ramp-up

  21-12-2018 17:08
  OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau is ordering railway companies to update rules to address employee fatigue. The minister says requirements on work-rest periods for rail employees, introduced in 2002 with mainly minor changes since then, should reflect the latest science and fatigue management practices. Calling for “changes now,” Garneau says the new rules should […]
  
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• BoC survey finds business sentiment down slightly, but remains positive

  21-12-2018 16:33
  OTTAWA — A new survey by the Bank of Canada suggests overall business sentiment has weakened slightly, but continues to be positive. The central bank’s business outlook survey indicator decreased slightly, but remains elevated as responses to almost all the survey questions were holding above their historical averages. The survey results come ahead of the central […]
  
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• Romano Announces Funding for Surge Beds

  21-12-2018 15:22
  Today, MPP Ross Romano announced that the Ontario Government is delivering on its promise to end hallway healthcare and reduce the strain on the healthcare system in Sault Ste. Marie. At a press conference early Friday morning, MPP Romano announced that Sault Area Hospital is being provided an additional $605,000 to support 10 new surge […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says country’s economy grew 0.3 per cent in October

  21-12-2018 14:58
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, led by growth in manufacturing, finance and insurance, and wholesale trade. Economists had expected growth of 0.2 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. The improvement followed a contraction of 0.1 per cent in September. Goods-producing industries increased 0.3 per cent after […]
  
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• Yule see this house - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-12-2018 14:33
  Yule see this house - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNo, that's not the Clark Griswold's house at the bottom of Marquette hill in Sault Ste. Marie. Matt Gordon, taking advantage of his high traffic area, made the ...
  
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• Pope tells abusive priests: Turn yourselves in - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-12-2018 12:37
  Pope tells abusive priests: Turn yourselves in  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFrancis dedicates his annual Christmas speech to Vatican bureaucrats to abuse.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Flurries early in the morning with temperatures steadily falling throughout the - SooToday

  21-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Flurries early in the morning with temperatures steadily falling throughout the  SooTodayFlurries early in the morning with temperatures steadily falling throughout the day.
  
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• Local Activists Hope to Hold Romano Accountable with “Gift of Knowledge” Rally

  21-12-2018 11:58
  Local activists gave MPP Ross Romano an early Christmas gift on Thursday afternoon when they gathered outside his local constituency office downtown, in hopes of giving him the “gift of knowledge.” “We don’t feel he’s representing the people of the Sault fully and as we would like to be represented,” rally organizer Sara McCleary told […]
  
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• Owl Makes Landing on Blake Ave

  21-12-2018 10:59
  A Saultonline viewer found a visitor in her backyard and sent along these photos. This beautiful owl landed in my yard the other day on Blake ave I have never seen a white owl before thought others may like to see it. The photos where taken by my neighbors daughter in law Violet Aubertine photography.
  
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• The Old Nativity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-12-2018 09:00
  The Old Nativity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMany years ago near South Bend, IN my wife and I visited a live Nativity that a church had set up. Make shift store fronts, horses, cows and lambs, along with real ...
  
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• Mackinac County keeps Dodson as deputy examiner - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-12-2018 09:00
  Mackinac County keeps Dodson as deputy examiner - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMackinac County has seemingly resolved its deputy medical examiner issue. The County Board of Commissioners recently voted to rescind its acceptance of ...
  
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• More Sault Star Santa Fund donors saluted

  21-12-2018 00:20 via saultstar.com
  Merry Christmas from Marie and Mort Purvis $100.00
  In memory of Doris Ewing from the Greenwood Breakfast Bunch $50.00
  Season’s Greetings from Sandra Giddings $100.00
  Merry Christmas from Bonnie and Charlie Johnson $100.00
  The best of the season from Marg and Wayne Waite $30.00
  Merry Christmas from the Happy Gals in Red Hats $25.00
  Anonymous $100.00
  Anonymous $1000.00
  Community of Goulais River $460.00
  Season’s Greetings! Pat and George Buerkle $50.00
  Season’s Greetings to all f
  
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