Sault Ste. Marie news

• A timeline of the SNC-Lavalin affair

  04-03-2019 23:58
  OTTAWA — A chronology of events in the SNC-Lavalin controversy: Feb. 19, 2015 – The RCMP lays corruption and fraud charges against Montreal-based engineering and construction firm SNC-Lavalin, over allegations it used bribery to get government business in Libya. SNC-Lavalin says the charges are without merit and stem from “alleged reprehensible deeds by former employees […]
  
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• COUSINEAU, Verna Mary

  04-03-2019 23:53
  Peacefully at the FJ Davey Home on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in her 105th year. Loving and devoted wife of the late George. Caring mother of Shirley Ellis (Jim), Doug Cousineau (Dorothy), Brenda Kozak Mitchell (late Kenny Kozak). Proud grandmother of Luke Ellis (Patti), Krista Ellis (Sean McFarling) and Jamie Kozak. Cherished great grandmother of […]
  
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• BLAIS, Rhea “Claudette”

  04-03-2019 22:42
  ~October 21, 1959 – February 28, 2019~ Heaven gained an angel on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, Rhea, in her 59th year, passed into the spirit world from the Sault Area Hospital of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Waiting for her with open arms, is her beloved father Etienne Blais and […]
  
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• Police Matters

  04-03-2019 22:35 via saultstar.com
  Possession of controlled substance charge
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was charged Monday with possession of a controlled substance.
  Police say the accused was observed Monday by officers swerving back and forth into oncoming traffic on his bicycle. When approached by officers, he fled. Police took the man into custody a short time later and charged him with three counts of breach of recognizance and one count of breach of probation.
  Police say they later found what is believed to be small amounts of
  
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• DAVIDSON, Gail Patricia (nee Morton)

  04-03-2019 22:00
  Mom passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born in Richards Landing on July 20, 1939 to William (Bud) and Olive. Waiting already was a sister (late Colleen Piccolo) and brother (late Gary Morton). She came into this world with a zest for living that carried right through her life. Climbing out […]
  
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• ‘I have lost confidence’: Jane Philpott’s cabinet resignation letter

  04-03-2019 21:38
  OTTAWA — Jane Philpott suddenly resigned from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet Monday, linking her decision to the fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair. Below is the full text of her letter to Trudeau, as she posted it online: Dear Prime Minister, It is an enormous privilege to be the Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville and to have served as […]
  
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• GAGNON, Tina

  04-03-2019 21:10
  Born November 7th 1979, Tina (Bum) Gagnon (nee McDonough) passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on February 27th 2019. Survived and lovingly remembered by her soulmate John Gagnon, and her furbabies, Nikita, Jake, and Bella. Loving brother Ryan Stasiuk. Daughter of Pat Edwards (Dorothy) and Darlene McDonough. Tina’s optimism, bravery, positivity, and truly loving nature was witnessed […]
  
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• PHILLIPS, Leslie Jayne “Lee”

  04-03-2019 21:00
  Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the age of 68. Much loved mother of Jacqueline Lock, Jeffery Lock (Julie), Jessica Avati (Mario) and April Solomon (Dave). Extremely proud Gramma of Meghan Villeneuve (Mikey), Makayla Braganca, Madison Lloyd (Adam), […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Attack Get Hounded by the Soo News Centre - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

  04-03-2019 20:56
  Sault Ste. Marie Attack Get Hounded by the Soo News Centre  Bayshore Broadcasting News CentreMcLean's controversial goal was the difference, Howdeshell with two for the Greyhounds.
  
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• Small business to get rebates for some of the cost of energy efficiency projects

  04-03-2019 20:42
  OTTAWA — The federal government’s plan to ease the carbon price burden on small business will include rebate payments to cover some of the cost of making energy efficient upgrades. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna — who kicked off a month-long carbon price tour at a Canadian Tire store in her Ottawa Centre riding Monday morning — said the […]
  
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• Fire Claims Life

  04-03-2019 20:33
  (ESPANOLA, ON) – On Sunday, March 3, 2019, at approximately 3:52 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department, and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a residential fire on Cutler Lake Road in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Ontario. On Monday, March […]
  
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• HERTZ, Duane John

  04-03-2019 18:53
  We regret to announce the passing of our father Duane John on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving husband of the late June (nee Martin). Mother of Dennis (Nancy), Daniel (Christine), and Jill-Ann Vermaire (Joe). Cherished grandpa of Bryan (Emily), Alexandra (Fabio), Brittany, Brandon, Alanah (Stephane), and Heather. Great grandpa of […]
  
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• Market Mall Remains Closed

  04-03-2019 18:49
  The Market Mall on Second Line remains closed after being shut down by City Inspectors late Saturday Afternoon. City Inspectors shut down the mall due to an unsafe snow load on the roof of the mall. The Metro grocery store is open and is not part of the mall portion. Snow loads have become a […]
  
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• Collision Leads To Impaired Charge

  04-03-2019 18:40
  On March 3rd, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 53 year old Paul Davis of Morin Street for impaired driving. Just after midnight on Sunday morning the accused was involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of McDonald Avenue and Pine Street. It’s alleged […]
  
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• Male Charged With Possession of Controlled Substance

  04-03-2019 18:37
  On March 4th 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service charged 26 year old Muhammet Kamacihan of Beverley Street with possession of a controlled substance. It’s alleged on March 4th, 2019 the accused was observed by officers swerving back and forth into oncoming traffic on his bicycle. When […]
  
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• Police Make Arrest in Downtown Bomb Threat

  04-03-2019 18:34
  A bomb threat made in the downtown area Friday has led to an arrest and charges . On Friday afternoon around 4pm, Sault Ste Marie Police Services were notified concerning a bomb threat surrounding a building in the 400 block of Queen Street East. Police closed a portion of Queen Street in front of the […]
  
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• Former Greyhound Turns Self in For 1st Degree Murder, Kidnapping

  04-03-2019 18:33
  First reported by tbnewswatch.com, a former Soo Greyhound has turned himself into Sudbury police after authorities released the information he was wanted in connection to a murder and kidnapping. 27 year old Marshall Hardy-Fox, known as Marshall Fox during his tenure with the Hounds between 2008-2010, was wanted as a suspected in the homicide of […]
  
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• Theft Caught On Camera

  04-03-2019 16:33
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft On February 14, 2019 an unknown male entered Station Mall located at 293 Bay Street. The unknown male walked by the food court and observed an unattended backpack and proceeded to sit […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Ladies Night ~ PLAYBOYZ - SaultOnline.com

  04-03-2019 16:32
  Sault Ste. Marie Ladies Night ~ PLAYBOYZ  SaultOnline.comSimilar themed action like the movie – Magic Mike A perfect Ladies Night Out! We are the only cross country touring Revue. We perform in every province and ...
  
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• I-75 back open at Exit 15 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 16:24
  I-75 back open at Exit 15  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA car-truck crash occurred just before 9 a.m., all lanes of traffic were shut down as a result.
  
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• I-75 back open at Exit 15 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 16:24
  I-75 back open at Exit 15 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA car-truck crash occurred just before 9 a.m., all lanes of traffic were shut down as a result.
  
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• Local Youth Showcase Their Artistic Talents

  04-03-2019 15:48
  The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council held it’s fourth annual Youth Art Gala at the Civic Centre on Saturday night. This event, held every March, gives local youth the opportunity to showcase their talent, whether it be visual arts, musical or culinary art, while also collecting money for charity. Watch the video above for the full […]
  
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• OSPCA tells Ontario government it will no longer enforce animal cruelty laws

  04-03-2019 15:45
  Ontario’s animal welfare agency has notified the provincial government that it will no longer investigate and enforce animal cruelty laws. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals told the province today it will not sign a new contract after the current one expires at the end of March. The group’s CEO Kate MacDonald tells The Canadian Press that the […]
  
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• Curtain Rises on New Dinner Theatre Company In The Sault

  04-03-2019 15:41
  An ambitious new theatre company is starting up in Sault Ste. Marie. Algoma Repertory Theatre (ART) is the brainchild of local theatre veterans Marc Beaudette and Sandra Forsell, who saw the opportunity to give a platform to more voices in the arts community, produce interesting and modern pieces, and to bring back the well-loved format […]
  
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• Hall of Famer (Terrible) Ted Lindsay remembered as a force on and off the ice

  04-03-2019 15:23
  TORONTO — (Terrible) Ted Lindsay, a hard-nosed star winger who formed Detroit’s famed Production Line with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel, has died. He was 93. The NHL Alumni Association confirmed his death on Monday. Lindsay’s impact on hockey was felt on and off the ice. A nine-time all-star who was inducted into the Hall of […]
  
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• Difficulties - Blogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 15:17
  Difficulties - Blogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDifficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty, remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this ...
  
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• Newmont Mining board rejects Barrick takeover offer, proposes joint venture

  04-03-2019 14:20
  TORONTO — The board of directors of Newmont Mining Corp. has unanimously rejected a hostile takeover offer from Barrick Gold Corp. and countered with a proposal of its own. The board says the unsolicited, all-stock proposal is not in the best interests of Newmont’s shareholders. Instead, Newmont, which is in the midst of acquiring Vancouver-based gold miner […]
  
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• Sault Teams Head To World Championship!

  04-03-2019 13:39
  Brampton, ON – March 3, 2019 – On Saturday, 12 elementary teams from across Algoma travelled to Brampton to compete in a field of 66 teams at the Ontario VEX IQ Provincial Championship. Teams participated in a 2-on-0 teamwork tournament with random partners, a solo programming and driver skills challenge, both of which had their […]
  
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• Liberals seek to change channel from SNC-Lavalin, focus on climate plan

  04-03-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to shift the focus from the SNC-Lavalin affair to his preferred campaign battleground — climate change — with the release this week of the Liberal party’s first election-year ads. Radio ads will air in the four provinces where the federal government is imposing a carbon tax after their conservative provincial […]
  
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• Feds to again underspend on new military kit, threatening NATO target

  04-03-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — The federal government will invest billions of dollars less in new military equipment than promised this year, raising concerns about the readiness of the Canadian Forces and the prospect that Canada will fall short on another NATO spending target. The Trudeau government in 2017 released a defence policy that included dramatic increases in the […]
  
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• Your view: Monday newspaper missed - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 09:00
  Your view: Monday newspaper missed - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI am disappointed there no longer will be a Monday newspaper.
  
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• Sault girls finish regular season on winning note - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 09:00
  Sault girls finish regular season on winning note  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Sault High closed out the regular season with a pair of girls basketball wins this past week. The Sault won its final home game, 52-35, ...
  
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• Ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enters presidential race - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-03-2019 09:00
  Ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enters presidential race  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHe becomes the second governor to enter the sprawling field, after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced last week, and is trying to cast himself as a ...
  
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• NFB’s interactive game for mobile devices aims to close ‘orgasm gap’

  04-03-2019 06:02
  TORONTO — Pretty well everyone knows what a penis looks like, whether in the flesh, in the form of sex toys or from depictions scrawled on the walls of public washrooms. But a woman’s clitoris? Not so much. Enter the National Film Board of Canada, which on Monday launched an interactive game for mobile devices that takes a playful, informative approach to female sexual […]
  
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