Sault Ste. Marie news

• The battle for 2019 has already begun: Conservatives gearing up for election

  25-01-2019 23:49
  OTTAWA — Canada’s Conservatives are unapologetically in election campaign mode as they gather in Ottawa for a three-day caucus retreat this weekend. The MPs and Senators have gathered in part to prepare for the reopening of Parliament next week after the lengthy Christmas break, but it is Oct. 21 — election day — that is getting […]
  
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• Apple News coming to Canada next week after developer debut this week

  25-01-2019 23:25
  TORONTO — Apple Inc. will debut its Apple News app in Canada early next week, after years of operating in the U.S. and a handful of other countries. The U.S.-based tech giant’s iOS and macOS app, which curates news based on a user’s interests, will launch with English and French content from publications including CBC, Radio Canada, La […]
  
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• Hounds assist poppy campaign

  25-01-2019 23:10 via saultstar.com
  Kyle Raftis, general manager of Soo Greyhounds, speaks with Lt.-Col. Lance Knox, commanding officer of 49th Field Regiment, at GFL Memorial Gardens on Friday afternoon. The Ontario Hockey League team donated $10,760 to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25’s poppy fund. The cash was raised by auctioning game-worn Remembrance Day-themed jerseys that included the names of more than 100 Sault Ste. Marie residents who served in the military. Sniper Morgan Frost’s No. 16 jersey drew the highest
  
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• Still time to get shot

  25-01-2019 22:52 via saultstar.com
  Flu season may be “downtrending,” but it’s not too late to roll up a sleeve and take a shot, Algoma Public Health says.
  APH provided some 44,000 doses of flu vaccine to Algoma District hospitals, long-term-care facilities, physicians’ offices and pharmacies so far this season flu season, an amount essentially similar or slightly higher than that of the previous season.
  “We’re pleased with the number of doses we’ve distributed so far this year,” APH
  
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• Blazing a new trail

  25-01-2019 22:45 via saultstar.com
  Boreal French Immersion students Jonah Hargin, Nevan Young, Josh Gilmo and Chay Mun Line help break in the Northern Avenue school’s snowshoeing trail on Friday morning. Vice principal Davey Taylor calls the space a “big, beautiful loop” at the rear of the former Alexander Henry High School. Students raised more than $6,000 since last spring to buy 100 pairs of snowshoes with sizes for primary, junior and intermediate students. Students were joined by Special Olympians Miguel Be
  
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• Expert predicts population growth of almost 10K by 2036

  25-01-2019 20:29 via saultstar.com
  An expert with more than four decades of experience assessing economic and demographic potential across Canada and the United States says Sault Ste. Marie will grow in the years to come.
  Tom McCormick, a senior forecasting specialist, will tell city council Monday that by 2036 the city’s population will increase by about 9,900 people and that will require 4,000 new dwelling units.
  Based on the study, more than 262 acres of land will be needed to accommodate more residential structures, 848
  
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• Hutchinson is Going Federal

  25-01-2019 20:25
  Winona Hutchinson stopped by the ONNtv studios on Friday, one day after her recent announcement, to talk to Lou-Anne Young about her decision to run in the next Federal election. Hutchinson said her beliefs and her drive to help Sault Ste. Marie helped spark this decision. Watch the full interview above.  
  
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• Gore Street Crash Caught On Camera

  25-01-2019 20:24
  Yet another collision at the Gore street and Albert street intersection, this one captured on surveillance video yesterday afternoon and posted to Facebook. in the video you can see both vehicles approaching the intersection almost at the same time .  However the east bound vehicle slamming into the north bound vehicle – both vehicles appear […]
  
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• What is the Population Projection for The Sault?

  25-01-2019 20:11
  Shape the Sault is set to present its Population and Employment projections – completed by Dillon Consulting, in association with Metro Economics – to Council during Monday evening’s meeting. Launched in February of 2018, Shape the Sault – New Official Plan Project is now moving into Phase Two of the work plan. These population projections […]
  
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• Brace for phragmites: CAFC

  25-01-2019 19:38 via saultstar.com
  Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition wants to increase awareness of a threat to Algoma’s water quality, phragmites.
  “We want to work with other not-for-profits such as the Invasive Species Centre, municipalities and the provincial government to develop a well-planned co-ordinated response to invasive phragmites in Algoma,” said CAFC president Chuck Miller.
  Phragmites, European Common Reed is a pretty weed that was used as a garden feature or accent plant. Although it is classifi
  
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• Liberals’ infrastructure program problems detailed in internal documents

  25-01-2019 19:32
  OTTAWA — Newly released documents show a focus on small projects bogged down the first phase of the Liberal governments new infrastructure program. An internal analysis obtained by The Canadian Press under the access-to-information law, shows 32 departments handed out $14.4 billion in the first phase of the program. Almost one-third of the projects needed […]
  
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• BURTON, Fay

  25-01-2019 17:35
  Peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice with her family by her side on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Ken Burton. Dear mother of Oriole Burton (Lisa), Cheryll Beauchamp-Peach (Mike) and Byron Burton (Lucinda) and the late Kenneth and Cuyler (infants). Loving grandma of the late […]
  
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• CAMERON, Donna

  25-01-2019 17:07
  It is with comfort, that the family of Donna Cameron announces her peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 88. Loving wife and friend of Russell for 65 years. Devoted and Proud mother of Rod (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Heather. Donna will forever be remembered for her teaching career […]
  
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• Karate Daigaku Re-Open After Fire Damages

  25-01-2019 16:25
  As you may remember, the Sault International Karate Daigaku (SIKD) was destroyed by smoke and water damage due to a fire back in June. After community support helped the GoFundMe page surpass its original goal of $5,000, and some re-design thanks to WINMAR, SIKD has now re-opened its doors six-and-a-half months later, and Sensei Chris […]
  
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• Police board needs charity policy: MAYOR

  25-01-2019 15:38 via saultstar.com
  A charitable donation policy is planned by Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board to guide what future contributions will be approved.The board that oversees city police occasionally agrees to support charitable requests at its monthly meetings. The groups seeking support sometimes have a connection with the police service such as Constable Don Doucet Memorial Golf Tournament and The Push for Change. Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District was helped when facing a cash crunch in 2
  
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• Two Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic On Second Line East

  25-01-2019 15:24
  Traffic was slow moving following a two vehicle collision on Second Line and Pine Street at the entrance way to St. Mary’s College Friday Morning. Sault Police Service and EMS attended to the scene at around 8:30am Friday. The collision involved a truck and van. The van sustained major damage to the front end. At […]
  
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• Welcome to Canada’s New Food Guide

  25-01-2019 13:58
  Registered Dietician Lisa O’Brien came in to the ONNtv studios this week to talk to Lou-Anne Young about the changes to Canada’s Food Guide, which was released earlier this week. Click here to see the full Food Guide.
  
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• Kitchener Rangers rebound with win over Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - TheRecord.com

  25-01-2019 09:00
  Kitchener Rangers rebound with win over Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds  TheRecord.comComing off a loss to the OHL-worst Flint Firebirds, the Rangers defeated the red hot Greyhounds 4-3 in overtime.
  
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• The Times They Are a-Changin

  25-01-2019 03:26 via saultstar.com
  There is no question that my three years at the Ottawa Civic Hospital were some of the best years of my life because I learned about independence and how hard work is always rewarding on so many levels.
  I grew up fast especially after being sent home that first Christmas to think and reconsider my options. When I decided to go for it, smarten up and take my education seriously, all the lights came on and the path I was destined to take was the only one I could see.
  I made it to third year and th
  
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• Police say no danger to the public after arrests in Kingston, Ont.

  25-01-2019 02:04
  KINGSTON, Ont. — The RCMP has arrested two people in what media outlets say is part of a national security investigation in Kingston, Ont. RCMP confirmed the arrests on Twitter, adding that more information will be released on Friday. Kingston police also took part in the operation and tweeted that there are no concerns for public safety. Neither police department could be reached for […]
  
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