Sault Ste. Marie news

• Extendicare Maple View resumes admissions

  13-03-2019 22:47 via saultstar.com
  Extendicare Maple View is admitting new residents again after admissions were frozen by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in the fall due to concerns about the well-being of elderly persons already at the Northern Avenue nursing home.The admission suspension ended in mid-February, more than two months after the freeze began on Oct. 30.“Based on results of a recent inspection, admissions at Extendicare Maple View can now resume effective immediately,” said Stacey Colameco, dir
  
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• Police oversight changes offer 'little bit more support'

  13-03-2019 21:43 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie’s top cop applauded the provincial government’s planned changes to the Police Services Act, but didn’t dismiss the former Liberal regime’s efforts to update how police services are overseen during an appearance on TVO’s The Agenda on Tuesday.Hugh Stevenson, chief of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, was part of a four-person panel that discussed the Progressive Conservative’s planned Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act with host Steve Pai
  
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• GIBBS, Joan (Audrey) (nee Ferguson)

  13-03-2019 21:19
  ~June 18, 1938 – March 11, 2019~ After a life filled with the joy of being with family and friends, Joan passed away surrounded by those that she loved. The cherished wife of Irv Gibbs, and the “love of his life” for 65 years and beyond. Treasured mother, best friend and side-kick of Cathy Gibbs, […]
  
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• Test your trivia chops

  13-03-2019 21:18 via saultstar.com
  IRON BRIDGE — St. Patrick’s Day could be a lucky one for trivia players here Saturday.
  The Iron Bridge Agricultural Society hosts St. Patrick’s Trivia Night the Iron Bridge Lions Hall, 10 Clarissa St. This is the second year for the event.
  Trivia Night is a team contest featuring 10 categories with eight rounds and a half-time break. Questions will be majority multiple choice or true or false. There is also a poker round and bonus points up for grabs. A cash prize is awarded to
  
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• Fishbowl Festival gets Crafty

  13-03-2019 20:40
  The Fishbowl Festival rolls on with Melissa Frech’s Upcycled Stuffies. Using collected scrap materials, Melissa constructs her handmade stuffed animals, but this time she welcomed in the community to learn her secrets. ONNtv dropped by the event, and caught up with Melissa.  
  
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• Connecting link funding under review with other funding programs

  13-03-2019 20:39 via saultstar.com
  The extremely vital provincial Connecting Links Program is under review again.
  Ministry of Transportation director of communications Mike Winterburn said the funding program, like all other projects and spending committed to by the previous provincial government, is under review.
  “We are taking the necessary steps to make sure we are best positioned to provide quality and efficient transportation options to all Ontarians,” Winterburn said in a response to questions by The Sault Star.
  
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• Canada’s Big 5 bank CEOs pay rises 6.5% to earn $54M in 2018

  13-03-2019 20:25
  TORONTO — The chief executives of Canada’s five largest banks collectively earned roughly $63.2 million in total compensation during the 2018 financial year, up about 12 per cent from the previous year. Based on the banks’ latest proxy circulars, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s chief executive Bharat Masrani received the highest overall pay for the 12 months ended Oct. 31, […]
  
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• Roof collapse prompts brewery demolition

  13-03-2019 20:06 via saultstar.com
  Demolition of the former Northern Breweries is expected following a partial roof collapse at the Bay Street site late Wednesday morning. Property owner Riversedge Developments has contacted an engineer and contractor and plans to tear down the more than 100-year-old structure “as soon as possible,” said City of Sault Ste. Marie communications officer Tessa Vecchio. Spring Street, from Bay Street to Foster Drive, and a south sidewalk on Foster Drive are closed for safety reasons. A de
  
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• Female Charged with Theft

  13-03-2019 19:50
  On March 12th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police service arrested 25 year old Kaitland Laforge of no fixed address with theft under $5000.00. It’s alleged on March 5th, 2019 the accused entered a business in the 500 block of Korah Road and attempted to leave without paying […]
  
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• Heavy Rain Threat For Thursday

  13-03-2019 19:46
  When it rains, it pours, that’s the forecast for Thursday when our first real taste of Spring hits us with another Colorado Low. Unlike the last Colorado Low that produced near blizzard conditions and additional snow, we will sit on the east side of the storm and that means rain with thunderstorms and gusty southerly […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Brett Norman Ouimet

  13-03-2019 19:36
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Brett Norman Ouimet, 20, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION X 3 CC 354(1)(A) POSSESSION STOLEN PROPERTY CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT If you know where we can […]
  
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• Relay For Life at The Yard!

  13-03-2019 18:50
  The Canadian Cancer Society invites the community to attend the 19th annual Relay For Life on June 7, 2019 at a new location. After 18 years of holding the relay at Rocky Dipietro field  at the John Rhodes Centre, the local Canadian Cancer Society branch has decided to move the fundraiser to The Yard. The […]
  
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• Former Northern Breweries Building Collapses

  13-03-2019 17:58
  What is left of the former Northern Breweries building is no more.  A wall collapsed Wednesday morning on the vacant building best known for its smoke stack. The building and stack were left following the demolition of the Northern Breweries building following a fire that heavily destroyed the front part of the building in 2013. […]
  
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• Stolen items pawned

  13-03-2019 17:57 via saultstar.com
  Two items taken from a Pim Street business in late February were allegedly pawned the same dayThe incident Feb. 27, police say.Brian Gough, 34, of Wellington Street East, was charged with possession of stolen property and breach of probation.Darin Layden, 51, of Wellington Street East, was charged with possession of stolen property.
  
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• Stolen cheques cashed: POLICE

  13-03-2019 17:51 via saultstar.com
  A man stole a chequebook from a vehicle and cashed cheques totalling about $900, police say.The theft happened last August with cheques cashed in mid-November.A suspect was wanted on a warrant. He was arrested Tuesday.Wayne Hewitt, 48, of Boston Avenue, was charged with fraud under $5,000, possession of stolen property, uttering a forged document and breach of probation.
  His court date is April 15.
  
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• Music of Williams, Cline celebrated

  13-03-2019 17:46 via saultstar.com
  Country Royalty salutes the music of legends Hank Williams and Patsy Cline at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.Tribute artists Jason Petty and Katie Deal perform at LSSU’s Arts Center on April 8 at 7 p.m., a release says.Tickets, $23 adults, $23 seniors, $10 students 17 and under, are available at www.lssu.edu/arts-center or call 906-635-2787. Lake State students are admitted free.
  
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• Algoma Steel Appoints New CEO

  13-03-2019 17:17
  Algoma Steel Inc. is making some changes at the top. The Company appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to see the steel maker through its evolution. Algoma Steel Inc. made the  appointment Tuesday of Michael McQuade as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. mcQuade, who is currently a director of Algoma, has more than 35 […]
  
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• Gas Jumps 10 cents , Another Hike in Two Weeks

  13-03-2019 16:54
  It’s funny how gas can go down a penny at a time, but can jump up a lot quicker. That’s the case today in Sault Ste. Marie , where at least two gas stations jumped their prices by a full 10 cents a litre. McDougall Energy owned and operated stations , such as Esso and […]
  
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• Arrests: Possession of Stolen Property and Fraud

  13-03-2019 16:41
  Two Males Charged with Possession of Stolen Property On March 12th, 2019 officers with the Break and Enter unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 34 year old Brian Gough and 51 year old Darin Layden, both of Wellington Street East, for possession of stolen property. It’s alleged on February 27th, 2019 the […]
  
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• Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft doesn't fly to Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star

  13-03-2019 15:38
  Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft doesn't fly to Sault Ste. Marie  Sault StarSault Ste. Marie Airport's Terry Bos said the Boeing 737 MAX 8 doesn't fly into the Sault so it's business as usual for air carriers.
  
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• Regional fire services get much-needed grant for equipment

  13-03-2019 15:27 via saultstar.com
  A joint application by four area volunteer fire departments has netted them $15,000 to replace aging equipment.
  The Goulais Fire and Rescue Department, Awares Volunteer Fire Department, Batchawana Fire Department and Searchmont Community Volunteer Fire Department jointly submitted an application for funding to replace a 25-year-old radio repeater.
  The equipment is showing its age, has recently failed and parts are now difficult to find.
  The grant will be used to replace the radio repeater and it
  
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• Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft doesn't fly to Sault Ste. Marie

  13-03-2019 15:14 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie’s Airport does not see the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft fly in or out of Sault Ste. Marie.
  The aircraft has been grounded by more than 40 countries after Sunday’s deadly crash in Ethiopia that killed 157 people on board, including 18 Canadians.
  It was the second unexplained crash in the past several months involving the aircraft.
  Sunwing is one of the latest airlines – the first in Canada — to issue a statement that it too has taken the decision to terminate
  
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• Sault College Offers Developmental Services Support Certificate Program

  13-03-2019 15:11
  Qualifying Students Guaranteed an Interview with Community Living Algoma Are you passionate about a career in  Developmental Services, want to have a positive impact on the lives of those with developmental disabilities and are looking for personal and professional satisfaction? Let Sault College help you turn your passions into your profession by registering for the […]
  
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• Regina Is On Her Way

  13-03-2019 15:07
  Regina, (Kristina Walz) and the rest of the cast are set to arrive in Sault Ste Marie next Tuesday (19) to entertain the GFL faithfull with the musical performance of the Broadway hit musical Rock of Ages. I had the chance to chat with Kristina recently and ask her about her personal history and her experience […]
  
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• Rainone gets another festival nod

  13-03-2019 13:20 via saultstar.com
  Trish Rainone’s work in a Canadian short film is being recognized with another film festival nomination.The Sault Ste. Marie native, who appeared in One Night Stand, is up for best lead actress at South Europe International Film Festival.Awards will be presented in Valencia, Spain in May.Rainone is also nominated for best lead actress in a short film at International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema and received a jury award for her performance from Tenerlife International Film Festival
  
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• College hosts multiculturalism party

  13-03-2019 12:44 via saultstar.com
  Multiculturalism is celebrated with music, dance and food at Sault College at an upcoming event.The post-secondary institution’s chapter of World University Service of Canada hosts the multicultural party at Odeno on March 22 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.Indian and Chinese dance and Indigenous and Syrian music will be performed.Breaded ravioli, falafel balls, samosas and fried chicken dumplings can be sampled.Proceeds support student refugees who are attending Sault College.Ahmad Alkosani, a first
  
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• Garneau to update Canada’s position on Boeing 737 Max 8 as pressure mounts

  13-03-2019 12:15
  OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau is set to update Ottawa’s position on the Boeing 737 Max 8, the aircraft that crashed in Ethiopia, and whether Canada will fall in line with other nations that have grounded the planes. Garneau is scheduled to address Canada’s plan and safety concerns regarding the Max 8, but it’s not yet clear whether […]
  
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• SHU locking tuition rates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 11:57
  SHU locking tuition rates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRecognizing the national trend of rising tuition costs in higher education, Siena Heights University is taking a bold step to remain affordable for its students.
  
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• Local history: March 13 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 11:57
  Local history: March 13 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOn this date in 1969, workmen damaged the city water main feeding the Sturgis Memorial Hospital. The workers were rerouting the water main so it can connect ...
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Sweeten your words - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 08:00
  Letter to the Editor: Sweeten your words  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTo the Editor: I read with enjoyment each and every article written by Sharon Kennedy. Not only are her words common sense at 70, but should be common ...
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Sault Ste. Marie’s kindness is appreciated - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 08:00
  Letter to the Editor: Sault Ste. Marie’s kindness is appreciated  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTo the Editor: My family and I visited Sault Ste. Marie over the period of Feb. 24-27. The City of Sault Ste. Marie provided wonderful hospitality and comfort while ...
  
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• Facebook and Instagram are down for some worldwide - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 08:00
  Facebook and Instagram are down for some worldwide  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJust before lunchtime Wednesday, people across the U.S. and in other parts of the world started reporting that they couldn't access or post to both Instagram and ...
  
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• Blood donors needed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 08:00
  Blood donors needed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe UPHS Regional Blood Center is experiencing a need for O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, B-positive and B-negative blood donors. If you have not ...
  
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• Huffman and Loughlin charges shatter actresses clean images - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 04:12
  Huffman and Loughlin charges shatter actresses clean images  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBoth actresses had their reputations shattered as they were charged with fraud and conspiracy along with dozens of others in a scheme that saw wealthy ...
  
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• 2,200 quarantined over mumps outbreak at immigration centers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2019 01:32
  2,200 quarantined over mumps outbreak at immigration centers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPHOENIX — Over 2200 people exposed to the mumps virus in at least two immigration detention facilities have been quarantined, authorities said Tuesday.
  
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