Sault Ste. Marie news

• Buried hydrant fires up west-end resident

  27-02-2019 23:36 via saultstar.com
  A frustrated Terry Tweedle keeps waiting for PUC Services to clear the pile of snow that’s buried the fire hydrant on the front lawn of his west-end home.The retired Algoma Steel worker says he’s called the Sault Ste. Marie utility three times over three weeks to report the snow buildup, but nothing’s happened.“No response. Just excuses,” Tweedle told The Sault Star. “I can’t impress upon them how much snow is going to be there.”The Amherst Street
  
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• Mending Fences needs no fixin’

  27-02-2019 22:19 via saultstar.com
  Metaphorically speaking, everyone has a fence to mend.
  Everyone has a neglected relationship that needs tending, fixing, healing.
  Norm Foster reminds us of this brilliantly in his oh-so-poignant comedy, Mending Fences, currently being staged by the Sault Theatre Workshop.
  The production, handily directed by theatre veteran Harry Houston, features a three-member cast that presents a solid ensemble unit that is engaging, believable and cheerable.
  Through honest performances, we are drawn into thei
  
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• Public warned not to touch massive ice chunks that have piled up in Fort Erie

  27-02-2019 22:08
  FORT ERIE, Ont. — Officials are warning the public to stay away from massive chunks of ice that have piled up along a stretch of the Niagara Parkway in Fort Erie, Ont., after last weekend’s wind storm. The Niagara Parks Commission says there has been a “steady stream” of visitors to the area since Sunday’s storm, which caused ice […]
  
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• Norgoma remains homeless

  27-02-2019 21:53 via saultstar.com
  The M.S. Norgoma’s ship hasn’t sunk yet but the board’s president says all its apparent options to move the vessel have fallen overboard.
  Louis Muio, president of the St. Mary’s River Marine Centre board said he met with city officials Friday to discuss the fate of the Norgoma.
  “The letter I received from Tom Vair reaffirms clearly council’s direction to terminate the birthing rights of the Norgoma,” he said.
  The letter also says the city is willing to w
  
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• Up, Up, and Away with RC Planes – 55+ Rec Program

  27-02-2019 21:46
  February 27th marked the bi-annual meeting of hobby enthusiasts at the Northern Community Centre on Goulais Ave. While some find leisure in playing golf, heading to camp, the men here share a passion for designing and flying their own radio-controlled planes. The planes, which are capable of any acrobatic stunt a full sized version of […]
  
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• Liberals to introduce bill to provide no-cost pardons for simple pot crimes

  27-02-2019 21:43
  OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the government will soon bring in legislation to provide pardons for anyone convicted of pot possession before the drug’s legalization last year. Goodale said on Twitter he is going to put the House of Commons on notice that a bill will soon be introduced to provide “no-cost, expedited pardons […]
  
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• KOHLER, Janet (nee Webb)

  27-02-2019 21:30
  It is with deep sorrow, but with very special memories that we announce the passing of our mom, the rock of our family, on February 26, 2019. Loved dearly by her daughter Alison, her son Craig, her son in law Randy Bussineau and her “best grandson ever” Mitchell Bussineau. Predeceased by her dearly loved husband […]
  
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• Pakistan says 2 Indian warplanes downed, pilot captured - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 20:38
  Pakistan says 2 Indian warplanes downed, pilot captured  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWithin hours Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan went on television urging peace talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying both countries ...
  
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• UPDATE: Dave Selvers Pulls Out Of ONNtv Interview

  27-02-2019 19:40
  Perhaps the pressure is getting to Mr. Selvers, but just hours after announcing a live tv interview ONNtv Thursday, Dave Selvers has decided not to do the interview. Selvers originally agreed to the ONNtv request last week, making demands that the show be live as he didn’t trust “recorded” material and that Andy Martens was […]
  
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• CARDIFF, Edward Daniel (Ed)

  27-02-2019 19:19
  Passed away surrounded by family at Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 25th, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved son of the late William and Mary (Palumbo) Cardiff. Survived by his children Mary Schwantz (Shane) and Dan Cardiff (Rachel), and his grandchildren Rob Figures, Nathan Cardiff, and Miranda Cardiff. Ed will be missed by […]
  
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• Ready…Set…Science!

  27-02-2019 19:01
  Registration for Science North Summer Science Camps is now open in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as 34 different communities across Northern Ontario. For over 30 years, Science North has offered innovative and stimulating summer camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Science North’s highly trained staff have […]
  
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• Orkin releases rattiest city list

  27-02-2019 17:45 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie is off the rat list.
  But that doesn’t mean the little rodents are not here.
  Orkin Canada released its third annual Ontario’s Top 25 ‘Rattiest’ Cities and for the first time the city didn’t make the list. In 2016 the Sault placed 18th and a year later 16th.
  Rattiest cities are ranked by Orkin Canada by the number of rat and mice treatments the company performed between Jan. 1, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018 in both the commercial and residential sector.
  Othe
  
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• OPP lay charges in historical sexual assault

  27-02-2019 17:33
  (ESPANOLA, ON) – On January 3, 2019, members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit commenced an investigation into a historical sexual assault that occurred between 1971and 1976 in the Espanola, Ontario area. As a result of the investigation, 78- year-old Robert SECORD, from Espanola, Ontario, […]
  
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• Suspended driver found with revolver: OPP

  27-02-2019 16:54 via saultstar.com
  A man who wasn’t supposed to drive was allegedly behind the wheel, intoxicated and carrying a handgun believed to be stolen in Mississauga First Nation last Saturday.The male left a residence on Old Highway 17 in that community after a family dispute, Ontario Provincial Police say. Property was allegedly thrown by the male. Walls were damaged.His car was stopped on Park Road.Kamar Martin-Gillette, 18, of Mississauga First Nation, was charged with having a blood/alcohol level of more than 8
  
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• Aviation program opens doors for students

  27-02-2019 16:30 via saultstar.com
  A new aviation program offered by Algoma District School Board is helping Joey St. Jules “get my foot in the door” of the transportation sector.The Grade 12 student at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School didn’t know what he was going to do after earning his Ontario Secondary School Diploma.Being part of the first class of the aviation and aerospace specialist high skills major program last fall “gave me a direction to go with,” St. Jules told ADSB trustees during
  
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• Female Charged with Break and Enter

  27-02-2019 16:16
  On Feb. 25, officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 25-year-old Cassandra Gauthier of Third Avenue for break and enter. It is alleged on July 4, 2018, the accused entered a business in the 100 block of Poplar Avenue and stole a bag with contents valuing approximately […]
  
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• Lost in Suburbia: Moon over Manhattan - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 16:12
  Lost in Suburbia: Moon over Manhattan  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHey, look at that,” said my husband staring out the window. “There are people doing yoga on the roof of that building.” We were on the 20th floor of a building in ...
  
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• Property taken, woman charged

  27-02-2019 15:59 via saultstar.com
  Property valued at about $800 was taken from a business in the 100 block of Poplar Avenue last July.A suspect was arrested Monday, police say.Cassandra Gauthier, 25, of Third Avenue, was charged with break and enter.Her court date is March 25.
  
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• Dave Selvers To Appear Live ONNtv

  27-02-2019 15:53
  Last week a local Sault Ste. Marie businessman was put in the media spotlight surrounding blog posts and online comments that some would describe as “hate speech”  Dave Selvers, owner of Millennium Crane Rentals was singled out by the web site ANTI-HATE.CA in an article describing Selvers as a racists and white supremacist for his […]
  
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• Meat the Butcher – Prime Cuts to Host Job Fair

  27-02-2019 15:45
  The Sault Community Career Centre will be hosting a job fair on Monday, Mar. 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Meat the Butcher – Prime Cuts.  The job fair -which was rescheduled from Feb. 25 due to the weather – will be held at the Sault Community Career Centre, located at 503 Queen […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Wayne Robert Hewitt

  27-02-2019 15:30
  Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Robert Hewitt, 48, who is wanted for: CC 354(1)(A) POSSESSION STOLEN PROPERTY CC 368(1)(A) USE FORGED DOCUMENT CC 380(1)(B) FRAUD UNDER $5000 CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION If you know where we can find the Wanted […]
  
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• Celebrating Women's Success in Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  27-02-2019 15:11
  Celebrating Women's Success in Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.com(February 27, 2019) In celebration of International Women's Day 2019, StartUP Sault Ste. Marie, BDC and TD are joining forces to host a Women's Success ...
  
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• Celebrating Women’s Success in Sault Ste. Marie

  27-02-2019 15:11
  (February 27, 2019) In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, StartUP Sault Ste. Marie, BDC and TD are joining forces to host a Women’s Success Luncheon on March 6, 2019. The luncheon will feature inspiring guest speakers, networking and solidarity. Join local leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to connect and celebrate women in Sault Ste. Marie! […]
  
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• Kinloch heads Federal Bridge Corp. Ltd.

  27-02-2019 15:03 via saultstar.com
  Natalie Kinloch is the new chief executive officer of the Canadian owner of the International Bridge.She succeeds Micheline Dube as head of Federal Bridge Corp. Ltd.Her appointment was announced recently by Minister of Transport Marc Garneau.Kinloch has held several roles, including most recently chief financial and operating officer, since joining FBCL in 2009.Her background includes corporate planning, financial management and accountability, governmental liaison, operations and risk managemen
  
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• Lunch celebrates success of women

  27-02-2019 14:50 via saultstar.com
  Women’s success will be celebrated at an upcoming luncheon.The Machine Shop’s Banker’s Room hosts the event March 6 at noon, a release says.Guest speakers are Tammy Ovey, owner of Success U Life by Design Coaching, and Jeannette Orazietti, owner of Jeannette’s Custom Cakes. Emcee is Marnie Stone.Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan will share details of the federal government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.Photos, quotes and other items can be added to an inspiratio
  
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• Lower gas prices help Canada’s inflation rate slow to 1.4% in January

  27-02-2019 14:50
  OTTAWA — The country’s annual inflation rate decelerated last month to 1.4 per cent in January in large part because of lower prices at the pump, Statistics Canada said Wednesday said in a new report. Year-over-year growth in consumer prices slowed following the two per cent reading for December, the agency said in its latest consumer price index report. Economists on […]
  
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• ADSB starts 2019-2020 budget planning

  27-02-2019 14:42 via saultstar.com
  Budget preparation for 2019-2020 is underway by Algoma District School Board.Planning started with the senior administration team and departments, superintendent of business Joe Santa Maria told trustees during a meeting on Tuesday night. Preparations typically begin “well in advance” of receiving funding information from the provincial government.“As we go through the process we’re ready to respond once the funding is announced,” said Santa Maria.ADSB is waiting to
  
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• Water Main Break Forces School To Close

  27-02-2019 14:36
  Greenwood Public School will be closed today due to a water main break on Fourth Line West.  School bus transportation to Greenwood will also be cancelled. At approximately 4:15PM on February 26, 2019, 29 customers in Sault Ste. Marie had their water services interrupted, as a result of a broken water main. PUC repair crews have […]
  
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• Thunderbirds hit the 40-win plateau

  27-02-2019 14:34
  Following the cancellation of Sunday night’s game due to severe weather conditions, the Soo Thunderbirds were back in action on Tuesday night as they took on the Blind River Beavers at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds, who entered Tuesday night’s game with 39 wins, picked up their 40th victory of the season, as […]
  
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• Media company Torstar reports $3.1-million Q4 loss, revenue down from year ago

  27-02-2019 13:25
  TORONTO — Torstar Corp. reported a loss in its latest quarter compared with a profit a year earlier as its revenue fell. The publisher of the Toronto Star newspaper reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $3.1 million or four cents per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31. That compared with a profit attributable […]
  
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• Tidying up - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 13:22
  Tidying up  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCity crews are taking advantage of the short break in falling snow to remove the snowbanks along Ashmun Street in downtown Sault Ste. Marie this morning.
  
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• Greenwood Public School closed Wednesday

  27-02-2019 13:13 via saultstar.com
  Press release:
  Greenwood Public School will be closed today due to a water main break on Fourth Line West. School bus transportation to Greenwood will also be cancelled.
  
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• State View: Whitmer dress gets too much attention - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 10:31
  State View: Whitmer dress gets too much attention  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFrom The Mining Journal (Marquette) By now, many readers are aware of the media dust up that took place about the clothing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wore to ...
  
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• Letter: Debunking rumors about Girl Scouts - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 10:31
  Letter: Debunking rumors about Girl Scouts - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAt Girl Scouts, we are proud to be For Girls. By Girls. All Girls.You may wonder why, after over 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence and character ...
  
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• Sault Highs Cryderman signs with St. Norbert College - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 09:00
  Sault Highs Cryderman signs with St. Norbert College  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Sault High's Brendin Cryderman will continue his football career at St. Norbert College. Cryderman, who was Sault High's Defensive ...
  
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• Blue Devils advance past Chiefs on buzzer-beater - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2019 09:00
  Blue Devils advance past Chiefs on buzzer-beater  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBOYNE CITY — Sault sophomore Jimmy Benoit didn't lead his team in scoring in a Division 2 district tournament opener against the Cheboygan Chiefs, but he ...
  
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• Alpena shuts out Sault Ste. Marie to advance to regional semi-finals - WBKB-TV

  27-02-2019 06:17
  Alpena shuts out Sault Ste. Marie to advance to regional semi-finals  WBKB-TVGaylord, Mich — Hockey's post-season is officially underway. Alpena's first playoff game was delayed one day due to weather, but the Wildcats showed no signs ...
  
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• Always demand for ‘good’ home care: Official

  27-02-2019 02:07 via saultstar.com
  Direction from province to quell hallway health care is music to the ears of  Home Care Ontario’s head.
  Sue VanderBent, CEO of the member-based organization representing Ontario’s home-care services, said she believes the province is sincere and is prepared to significantly beef up home care.
  VanderBent said Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott was well schooled on health-care woes, including the issue of swelling numbers of alternate-level-of-care patients housed
  
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• SAH to put overhaul under microscope

  27-02-2019 02:02 via saultstar.com
  Sault Area Hospital is reserving detailed comment as to how it believes Tuesday’s health-care overhaul announcement will affect the facility’s operation, not to mention its bid for a Level 3 withdrawal management facility.
  Ontario is consolidating its local and provincial health networks to create a central agency as part of a system overhaul, the health minister announced.
  Health Minister Christine Elliott said that legislation introduced Tuesday would to create a new agency, called
  
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• Canada’s telecom minister sets out government’s priorities for regulatory policy

  27-02-2019 00:17
  OTTAWA — The Canadian government signalled a shift in telecommunications policy on Tuesday, saying the industry’s regulator will be required to consider affordability as a high priority when it makes future regulatory decisions. “Our government is focused on improving the quality, coverage, and most importantly, the price of telecommunications services for Canadians — no matter where they live,” […]
  
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• Labour board rules Unifor labour actions against GM were unlawful

  27-02-2019 00:00
  TORONTO — The Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that members of Unifor engaged in unlawful strikes in their efforts to protest the planned closure of the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont. The ruling orders the union and its members including president Jerry Dias to cease and desist from engaging in, authorizing or counselling unlawful strikes. […]
  
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