Sault Ste. Marie news

• Feds finalize Canada Post stamp prices, with increases set for Jan. 14

  24-12-2018 22:33
  OTTAWA — Unless you really hurry, sending a letter to Santa for next Christmas will cost you a nickel more. Starting Jan. 14, Canada Post says the cost for an individual stamp on a letter sent within Canada will be $1.05, instead of a loonie. Other increases for mail within the country range between a […]
  
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• ROY, Dorothy

  24-12-2018 22:15
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, December 24th, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Yvon Roy. Predeceased by her daughters Jackie and Valerie. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Marion Wesley. Loving sister of Irene Wesley, and predeceased by her siblings Pearl, Margaret and Louis.  Fondly remembered by […]
  
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• BORELLI, Annette

  24-12-2018 22:11
  It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Annette Borrelli on Sundary, December 23, 2018 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice at the young age of 54. Loving mother of her beautiful boys, Antonio (Jessica) and Julian (Kaitlynn). Nana to Colton, “My beautiful angel, you are precious in every way, the sunshine in my […]
  
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• ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ soundtracks keep cassette-tape sales rising in Canada

  24-12-2018 21:04
  TORONTO — The comeback of cassette tapes was deemed a fad by many, but sales of the physical medium showed little sign of slowing in Canada this year. Nielsen Music Canada says overall sales of cassettes rose about 14 per cent in 2018, extending the increase of six per cent last year. Total sales of the pocket-sized […]
  
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• Canadian police presence on peacekeeping missions hits 13-year low

  24-12-2018 20:49
  OTTAWA — The number of Canadian police officers on UN missions has reached its lowest point in more than a decade despite a shortage of such personnel on many peacekeeping operations and a Liberal promise to address it. New figures from the United Nations show there were 15 Canadian police officers participating in peacekeeping missions […]
  
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• A month after last illness reported, health agency says romaine is OK again

  24-12-2018 20:46
  OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it’s probably safe to eat romaine lettuce again. The agency says no new cases of E. coli connected to romaine have been detected in Canada since mid-November. In the month before that, 29 people are known to have gotten sick from the bacteria in the lettuce, […]
  
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• A timeline of the cases of Meng Wanzhou and the Canadians detained in China

  24-12-2018 19:27
  OTTAWA — A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest of Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Dec. 1: Canadian authorities arrest Meng at Vancouver’s airport while she is en route from Hong Kong to Mexico, […]
  
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• Clergue Park’s skating trail is open!

  24-12-2018 18:59
  It was announced earlier  that the Soo’s skating rinks are open for public use, including Clergue Park’s skating trail, which is the newest to the Soo. ONNtv stopped by and spoke with Vice President of KC Security Nathan Pardy, to check in on how the sites been fairing in it’s infancy. Make sure to get […]
  
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• Arthur I. Cyr: War and peace at Christmas - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-12-2018 18:21
  Arthur I. Cyr: War and peace at Christmas  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThis Christmas season is also the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle in the history of the United States. On Dec. 16, 1944, Nazi ...
  
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• Chinese foreign ministry tells U.S., EU to take Canada to task for Meng arrest

  24-12-2018 18:15
  OTTAWA — China’s foreign ministry says the United States and Europe should be complaining about Canada’s arrest of a top Chinese business executive. Spokeswoman Hua Chunying says the detention of Huawei Technologies’ chief financial officer is a much bigger international offence than China’s own arrests of two Canadians, including a former diplomat. In the last […]
  
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• LIUT, Ronald Angelo

  24-12-2018 18:11
  January 18, 1946-December 23, 2018. After a courageous, yet, short battle with cancer at the Sault Area Hospital. Best friend and soulmate of Leona Stoker. Loving father of the late Joseph.  Son of the late Angelo and Dorothy Liut. Brother of Linda (Gerry Gervais), the late Dianne Guzzo, Larry (late Judy, Aurelia Baumgartner), Dorothy Fera […]
  
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• Canadians and retailers toy with risk and reward through mystery box trend

  24-12-2018 17:54
  TORONTO — When Toronto YouTubers Becky Wright and Kelsey MacDermaid picked up the mail last October, the sight of a bright blue box had them bubbling with excitement. The duo, who call themselves the Sorry Girls and make do-it-yourself videos on YouTube, had shelled out $67 for the box on eBay, but had no idea who it was from or what was […]
  
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• It’s Not How Hard You Fall, But How Fast You Get Back Up

  24-12-2018 17:36
  It’s been a challenging year but we got through it; Algoma Steel is out of bankruptcy protection, a fresh council is in place, Noront and Alan Coutts will in the near future be in a position to announce (fingers crossed) that Sault Ste. Marie will be the home of the Billion dollar ferrochrome plant which […]
  
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• Docs show panel wanted feds to make freedom from poverty ‘fundamental right’

  24-12-2018 17:20
  OTTAWA — Newly released documents show the federal Liberals’ anti-poverty plan isn’t quite as bold as the experts they asked for advice hoped it would be. A May 24 presentation from the panel noted the group of experts wanted the Liberals to recognize “freedom from poverty as a fundamental right” when the government finalized its poverty-reduction strategy. […]
  
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• Peter Neil Astles

  24-12-2018 17:09
  November 25, 1936 – December 22, 2018 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. At North Shore Heath Centre in Blind River.  {Peter Astles in his 83rd year,  beloved husband of Anne of 60 years. Loving  father  of Neil Astles (Sudbury), Chris /Suzanne Astles (Blind River) and Pennie /Brian Jackson (Tottenham). Special Poppa […]
  
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• Outdoor rinks are now open. Holiday hours will be 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. from December 24 - January 6 #skating https://t.co/oDA7T2Q9zt

  24-12-2018 17:09 via twitter.com
  
  Outdoor rinks are now open. Holiday hours will be 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. from December 24 - January 6 #skating https://t.co/oDA7T2Q9zt
  
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• It’s Time to Lace Up Your Skates

  24-12-2018 16:47
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie operated outdoor boarded skating rinks and ice pads – Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito rinks, Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval and the Clergue Park Skating Trail are open for the season. The outdoor ice surfaces will remain open weather permitting. Please refer to on-site signage at all locations. Holiday […]
  
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• Toronto stock index, loonie start week moderately lower as U.S. markets plunge

  24-12-2018 16:16
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index and the loonie were moderately lower early Monday, continuing a downward trend that began last week and took the Canadian dollar to a 19-month low against the American dollar. The Canadian dollar traded at 73.52 cents US, compared with average of 73.71 cents US on Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index […]
  
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• Giguere, Patricia Ann (nee Chiblow)

  24-12-2018 16:12
  Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 65. Dear husband of Norman ‘Junior’ Giguere of Thessalon First Nation. Dear daughter of the late Celina and Leo Chiblow. Loving mother of late Pauline Lisa Marie Vincent. Daughter-In-Law to late Norman and […]
  
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• FROST, Colleen

  24-12-2018 16:07
  On Friday December 14, 2018 Colleen Frost transitioned from her earthly life of 68 years into her eternal life with her Heavenly Father. Colleen is the daughter of the late Guy and Eva Frost. Mother to Anne and Kevin (He’s more than just my son in law), grandmother to Emma and Bugga to her Bug, […]
  
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• Lots of unresolved issues as Centre Block closes for at least a decade

  24-12-2018 16:00
  OTTAWA — Pomp and circumstance on Parliament Hill are about to get a little more complicated. The most formal rituals — speeches from the throne, twice-yearly royal assent ceremonies — involve a lot of stately to-ing and fro-ing between the House of Commons and the Senate. Easy enough when the two houses of Parliament are at opposite ends of the same […]
  
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• Where in the World is Santa

  24-12-2018 15:59
  Santa Claus had already begun his 2018 Christmas delivery route. He is currently in the Philippines delivering toys to all the good girls and boys. You can track Santa travels thanks to NORAD. Just click here.    
  
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• Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Fire Safe Holiday Season. #FireSafe4TheHolidays https://t.co/6BW0dwSRbI

  24-12-2018 14:26 via twitter.com
  
  Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Fire Safe Holiday Season. #FireSafe4TheHolidays https://t.co/6BW0dwSRbI
  
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• Christmas Message of the Premier

  24-12-2018 14:13
  Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the Christmas holiday: “Christmas is a special time to come together with friends and family. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, observing another holiday or using this time to spend with family, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Ontario’s […]
  
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• ‘Twas the night before Christmas ... - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-12-2018 14:12
  ‘Twas the night before Christmas ...  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDedicated as Memorial Park last month in an official ceremony, Superior Township has not forgone the old unofficial “Christmas Tree Park” designation, once ...
  
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• Gone Fishin': REMEMBER WHEN

  24-12-2018 14:01 via saultstar.com
  KEN DORSE/Sault Star File PhotoLucas Trudeau, 5, goes fishing on Little Carp River with his cousin, Marc Plastine, 2, and Suzanne Trudeau, 4, in 1984.
  
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• Barris honoured for air raid book

  24-12-2018 13:25 via saultstar.com
  The author of a recently released book detailing a Second World War air raid that included Sault Ste. Marie native David Rodger is the recipient of Royal Canadian Air Force Association’s NORAD Trophy.
  Ted Barris penned Dam Busters: Canadian Airmen and the Secret Raid Against Nazi Germany, released by HarperCollins, earlier this year.He was recognized at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, Ont., earlier this month, a release says.The trophy recognizes significant contributions to
  
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• Sault College VP helped write free speech policy

  24-12-2018 13:18 via saultstar.com
  A Sault College senior administrator helped write a free speech policy that will be adopted by all 24 Ontario colleges.The freedom of expression statement of commitment is largely based on University of Chicago’s Statement on Principles of Free Expression that’s “considered the model for free speech policy,” vice-president corporate and student services Janice Beatty told the college’s board of governors during a meeting on Dec. 20.Those principles are a definition
  
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• Stryders host Boxing Day run

  24-12-2018 13:00 via saultstar.com
  SAULT STRYDERS BOXING DAY FUN RUN/WALK: two-kilometre run/walk, five-kilometre run and 10-kilometre run starting at 9:30 a.m. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Algoma’s Water Tower Inn, 360 Great Northern Rd. Adults $16, children under 12, $12. Includes hot buffet breakfast at the inn and complimentary entry to Club Cabana Aqua Spa. Run only, $7. Breakfast only, $12. On Facebook:SaultStryder@werun705.
   
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Light snow then cloudy. Windy with a windchill of minus 15 - SooToday.com

  24-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Light snow then cloudy. Windy with a windchill of minus 15  SooToday.comLight snow then cloudy. Windy with a windchill of minus 15 in the morning and minus 8 in the afternoon.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Dec 24, 2018 6:00 AM - SooToday.com

  24-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Dec 24, 2018 6:00 AM  SooToday.comLight snow then cloudy. Windy with a windchill of minus 15 in the morning and minus 8 in the afternoon.
  
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• Shot of the season - sooeveningnews.com

  24-12-2018 09:00
  Shot of the season  sooeveningnews.comMicki Leppien, who has contributed many wonderful wildlife photographs to The Sault News over the years, captured this mallard duck as it stretched its wings ...
  
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• Shot of the season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-12-2018 09:00
  Shot of the season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMicki Leppien, who has contributed many wonderful wildlife photographs to The Sault News over the years, captured this mallard duck as it stretched its wings ...
  
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• Off-campus lunch program popular among SHS students - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-12-2018 09:00
  Off-campus lunch program popular among SHS students  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsStudents at Sault Area High School are being rewarded for good behavior with a little extra freedom at lunchtime. SAHS Principal Carl McCready recently ...
  
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• MSU program brings bees, vets together - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-12-2018 09:00
  MSU program brings bees, vets together  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — Michigan State University is initiating a sweet friendship between military veterans and honeybees. Heroes to Hives teaches veterans beekeeping ...
  
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