Sault Ste. Marie news

• Legal spat over passenger train chugs along

  06-03-2019 23:13 via saultstar.com
  A complex web of lawsuits and countersuits still continues around the failed attempt four years ago to get passenger train service from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst running.
  Railmark Canada Ltd. is claiming $33 million in damages against the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp., the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Thomas Dobbs and Transport Canada.
  The statement of claim, originally filed in a London, Ont., court has been transferred to the Sault Ste. Marie courthouse.
  The statement of claim alle
  
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• Much less music: Popular music videos shrink on Much’s daily TV schedule

  06-03-2019 22:57
  TORONTO — Music videos have struck another sour note at cable channel Much amid fading interest from viewers. The channel’s owner Bell Media says it’s chopped the weekday block of mainstream videos by six hours. Bell spokesman Scott Henderson says Much will broadcast a single hour of retro music videos from the ’80s, ’90s and aughts during the “teen-popular” lunchtime window. […]
  
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• Mayor 'confident' steel tariffs will be lifted soon

  06-03-2019 21:56 via saultstar.com
  Mayor Christian Provenzano is confident that the US tariffs imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum will be lifted shortly.
  Provenzano was part of a delegation led by Algoma Steel Inc., who travelled to Ottawa to meet government officials and make a presentation on the issue.
  Provenzano said the group met with representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of Finance and Minister of International Trade.
  “I do have a lot of confidence that everybody is on the same page and
  
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• CHRISTILAW, Ruth Elsie (nee Gooding)

  06-03-2019 21:50
  ~December 3, 1925 – March 5, 2019~ On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Ruth passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Ruth is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas and their eldest daughter Heather.  “Ruth E” is survived by her children Jan (Warren Bourgeois), Jill (Kevin Conrad), Scott (Shelagh), Tim and Allison (Doug Emerson), and […]
  
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• Police lay B&E charge

  06-03-2019 21:12 via saultstar.com
  City police have charged a 28-year-old male with several charges in connection with a break and enter.
  Police alleged that a male took a number of items from a Summit Avenue shed on Feb. 28.
  When the accused was taken into custody on March 5 he was found in possession of numerous items believed to be taken from the shed, break in tools and a small amount of purple powder believed to be fentanyl.
  Cody Bjornaa, of Pim Street faces charges of break and enter, possession of stolen property, possessi
  
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• Aware of Alzheimers: Public Information Session

  06-03-2019 21:07
  With 500,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer’s, the Soo’s Alzheimer’s society is doing their part to keep the public informed on all facets of ADRD. Today, an information session was held at the library, where ONNtv caught up with Janice Seppala, the public information coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society.
  
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• MAYCOCK, Joan (formerly Joan Stadnyk, nee Cressati)

  06-03-2019 20:30
  It is with great sadness that Joan’s family announces her peaceful passing in her 90th year on Friday, March 1, 2019. Joan was a dedicated mother first and foremost; she treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana, or as she referred to herself, Nana Banana. Her […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Nicole Anneli Breton

  06-03-2019 20:19
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Nicole Anneli Breton, 43, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 X 4 CC 354(1)(A) POSSESSION STOLEN PROPERTY CC 342(1)(C) USE STOLEN CREDIT CARD CC 430(4) MISCHIEF UNDER $5000 CC 145(5)(B) FAIL TO APPEAR COURT […]
  
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• GIONETTE, Shirley (nee Dickinson)

  06-03-2019 20:12
  It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Shirley Gionette on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Jimmy and Lynn. Daughter of the late Perry “Red” and Willamay Dickinson. Sister of Perry. Predeceased by siblings Sharon, Donald, Darion, Joy and May. Fondly […]
  
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• BRUNI, Frank

  06-03-2019 20:08
  Peacefully passed away with family by his side at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Nina for 53 years. Cherished father of Dan (Tina) and David (Kristy). Proud grandfather of Kurtis, Courtney (Jason) and Mitchell. Son of the late Orlando and Assunta Bruni. Frank […]
  
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• BRUNI, Egidio Joseph “Ed” or “Gig”

  06-03-2019 19:40
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the age of 95. Survived by his beloved spouse of 69 years, Elsie (nee Contini). Loving father of Michael (Janice), Pat (Jean-Paul) and Terry (Colleen). Grandpa to Jesse Bruni (Stephanie), Amanda Bruni (Johnny), Gino Bruni (Tekla), Cassidy Bruni (Carly), Teryn Bruni […]
  
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• The Easter Seals Telethon is looking for volunteers to work phones

  06-03-2019 18:58
  The Sault Ste. Marie Easter Seals Telethon, airing on Sunday, March 31 from noon to 6 p.m., is in need of phone panellists. We are searching for community members with a heart for kids. Just a little donated time can make a BIG difference! Panelists are trained for 30 minutes and then work a phone […]
  
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• The Latest: Butts, Wernick testify at justice committee on SNC-Lavalin affair

  06-03-2019 17:56
  OTTAWA — The latest developments at the House of Commons justice committee, holding hearings Wednesday on the SNC-Lavalin affair (all times local): 11:50 a.m. Butts and NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus sparred over his meeting on Dec. 18 with Jessica Prince, who was then chief of staff to Jody Wilson-Raybould. Angus pointed to Butts’s earlier testimony about […]
  
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• Fringe Festival Set For Third Fun Year

  06-03-2019 16:34
  The third annual Fringe North International Theatre Festival returns to Sault Ste. Marie August 8-18, 2019. Theatre artists and performers wanting to register can do so now by using the Arts Council of Algoma website.ssmarts.org/fringe  (the 2019 Fringe website will open soon). Early submissions are encouraged since selection is based on a first come- first […]
  
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• Central bank holds rate, notes ‘increased uncertainty’ on timing of future hikes

  06-03-2019 16:09
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is leaving its key interest rate unchanged and is pointing to increased uncertainty about the timing of future rate hikes following the economy’s abrupt deceleration in late 2018. The central bank’s trend-setting interest rate is staying at 1.75 per cent for a third-straight policy announcement — a stretch that comes after governor Stephen Poloz introduced five rate hikes between […]
  
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• United Way Supporting Feminine Hygiene

  06-03-2019 15:54
  Saultites gathered together in support of women in poverty on Tuesday evening for the United Way’s second annual Tampon Tuesday event, held at The Grand Theatre, where they received a tasty treat and a chance to socialize in exchange for either one unopened box of a feminine hygiene product or a cash donation, which will […]
  
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• Travel-related measles case confirmed in Toronto, others may have been exposed

  06-03-2019 15:52
  Toronto Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles and warning that some people may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. Associate medical officer of health Dr. Vinita Dubey says the case involves an unvaccinated infant who recently returned to Canada with its family from a trip abroad. The parents sought medical care for the baby at two doctor’s offices and a Toronto hospital’s emergency [&
  
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• Expert panel says country needs new agency to oversee pharmacare program

  06-03-2019 15:25
  OTTAWA — A federally struck expert panel says the government should create a new agency to oversee rolling out a national pharmacare program. The panel is making two other interim recommendations this morning, including developing a national list of drugs so coverage is the same across the country and spending to gather better data on prescription medications. […]
  
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• Sault Theatre Workshop is proud to Host The Quonta Drama Festival 2019

  06-03-2019 15:11
  If you have never attended a Drama Festival before , you have a great opportunity coming up. Sault Theatre Workshop is hosting the QUONTA Festival 2019 right here in the Sault Community Theatre Centre. See a different play each night. Hear a top professional adjudicator give a critique of each play. Attend Green Room parties […]
  
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• Getting Ready For Shipping Season

  06-03-2019 14:48
  Saturday March 9 2019, the Coast Guard starts breaking ice in the lower St Marys River in preparation for the 2019 shipping season. To date, icebreaking activity was limited to the lower St Marys River, south of Munuscong (Mud) Lake and the Middle Neebish Channel north and east of Neebish Island.  This Saturday, the Coast […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says trade deficit hit record $4.6 billion in December

  06-03-2019 14:45
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit grew to a record $4.6 billion in December as lower crude oil prices prompted a drop in exports. The result followed a trade deficit of $2.0 billion in November. Exports were down 3.8 per cent to $46.3 billion in December. Exports of energy products fell […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Good Morning Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday

  06-03-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Good Morning Sault Ste. Marie  SooTodayMix of sun and cloud with the cold hanging on and a risk of frostbite.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 8 - SooToday

  06-03-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 8  SooTodayMix of sun and cloud with the cold hanging on and a risk of frostbite.
  
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• Scheer makes election promise to remove GST from home-heating bills

  06-03-2019 11:00
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising to remove federal sales tax from Canadians’ home-heating bills as part of an early election campaign commitment. If elected in the October federal election, Scheer says he would offer rebates to Canadians for the five per cent tax charged on all residential home energy, including heating oil, electricity, […]
  
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• Gerald Butts to give PMO version of events in SNC-Lavalin affair

  06-03-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — Liberals are hoping they’ll get some ammunition today to fight back against accusations of political interference in the justice system when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former principal secretary tells his side of the SNC-Lavalin saga. Gerald Butts will be testifying this morning on the affair — which has cost Trudeau two cabinet ministers […]
  
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• Innovative sensor testbed expansion slated for Mighty Mac - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-03-2019 09:00
  Innovative sensor testbed expansion slated for Mighty Mac  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe first 20 prototype infrastructure sensors installed beginning in 2016 on the Mackinac Bridge, powered solely by vibrations from traffic, have proven their ...
  
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• EUP Reads returns Monday evening - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-03-2019 09:00
  EUP Reads returns Monday evening  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEUP Reads will write its next page on Monday when Lake Superior State University once again hosts the annual event. This will be the sixth EUP Reads, ...
  
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• Alberta House Arts Center announces March happenings - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-03-2019 09:00
  Alberta House Arts Center announces March happenings  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAlberta House Arts Center will host the Area School Students' Art Exhibition through March 30, with an open reception on Sunday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. ...
  
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• A special guest and a story - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-03-2019 09:00
  A special guest and a story  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMarch is Reading Month and Lincoln Elementary School in Sault Ste. Marie kicked off the week with the Soo Eagles reading to students in classrooms.
  
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• Reports: NKorea rebuilding structures at rocket site - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-03-2019 05:55
  Reports: NKorea rebuilding structures at rocket site  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is reportedly restoring facilities at its long-range rocket launch site that it had dismantled as part of disarmament steps last ...
  
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• Foreigner Shows the Sault What Love Is (Gallery)

  06-03-2019 05:14
  The Sault may be “Cold as Ice,” but people at the GFL Memorial Gardens were “Hot Blooded” on Tuesday night as they jammed out to the “Jukebox Heroes” – Foreigner. This was the ninth stop on their Cold As Ice tour, which kicked off in Vancouver on Feb. 22. The next stop on this tour […]
  
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• COURCHESNE, Shirley Nancy

  06-03-2019 00:09
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the age of 58. Nancy Shirley Morrison, was born of Objibwe and French descent, on Tuesday, June 21, 1960, in Emo, Ontario. She was adopted at the age of six by Raymond Felix Courchesne and the late Rose Marie (nee Turgeon). […]
  
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