Sault Ste. Marie news

• Bear and Dog Do Battle

  04-04-2019 23:50
  On April 4th, 2019 the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service was informed about an interaction between a bear and a dog in the area of Strathclair Park. The dog has been treated for its injuries. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is investigating the incident. However, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and the […]
  
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• One sour situation

  04-04-2019 23:49 via saultstar.com
  ST JOSEPH ISLAND — Jackie and David Emiry invested $1.4 million in quota.
  Plus they put an additional $600,000 in the farm purchase (land, livestock, existing buildings and tractors and equipment) as well as $1 million in a new barn.
  So, when eight percent of their expected payment for milk products was cut, the couple was no pleased.
  “We do the same amount of work. We ship the same amount and quality of milk but we make eight per cent less. We’ve been sold out. While market de
  
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• Bill pushes Algoma University towards greater programming power

  04-04-2019 23:45 via saultstar.com
  Sault MPP Ross Romano’s private member’s bill designed to allow Algoma University to launch its own development of undergraduate and graduate degrees has completed second reading.
  Algoma University Amendment Act, 2019, or Bill 79, if passed, would further Algoma University’s independence by allowing the post-secondary institution to develop its own degree programs, whether at an undergraduate or graduate level.
  Donna Roger, Algoma University’s academic dean, said that whe
  
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• Entrepreneurs must 'appreciate chaos': Goswami

  04-04-2019 23:02 via saultstar.com
  Swish (Manu) Goswami’s guide to entrepreneurship suitability is pretty simple.Be prepared to work a lot of hours and embrace the unpredictable.“You’re put into uncertainty,” the serial tech entrepreneur told The Sault Star. “I define entrepreneurship as jumping off a cliff and figuring out how to build a glider on the way down. It literally is like that. You have to appreciate chaos as an entrepreneur. You have to appreciate things being in scramble. If you’re
  
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• GAGNON, Virginia “Ginny”

  04-04-2019 23:00
  Peacefully passed away at Mapleview Extendicare on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at the age of 85, two weeks before her 86th birthday. Ginny went to be reunited with her loving husband and best friend, Joe. Loving mother of Don (Helen). Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Joe Luxton) and Michael. Great grandmother of Christian, Cole and Alexi […]
  
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• Planning Commission approves marijuana growing application - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 22:50
  Planning Commission approves marijuana growing application  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — The city planning commission approved an application for a marijuana growing facility on Beecher Street Tuesday night. The property, at 1751 W.
  
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• Ottawa County Parks eliminating commercial photo permit fees - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 22:50
  Ottawa County Parks eliminating commercial photo permit fees  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOTTAWA COUNTY — The Ottawa County Parks Department plans to nix a fee they approved a year ago as part of a permit process for commercial ...
  
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• FORECAST: Cloudy, chance of showers, & cool - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 22:50
  FORECAST: Cloudy, chance of showers, & cool  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for the Holland area for today, April 4, calls for cloudy skies, a chance of showers throughout the day, and cool ...
  
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• Man accused in Kirkland Lake homicide now charged with attack on 14-year-old boy

  04-04-2019 22:44
  KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. — A 33-year-old man accused of killing his mother in Kirkland Lake, Ont., is now charged in an unrelated attack on a teenage boy that allegedly took place hours before the woman died. Provincial police say the incident involving the teen occurred on March 23, almost two hours before Brenda Lautaoja’s (LaTOYah) body was found […]
  
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• Everybody knew Jack

  04-04-2019 22:41 via saultstar.com
  THESSALON — If you ask anyone about Jack Hill, they’re likely to tell you he was a storyteller. At the very least, they’ll tell you he liked to talk.
  The long-time OPP officer, who died in his sleep Dec. 14, was four days away from his 85th birthday.
  Hill had been living with his daughter, Cherelynne, in southern Ontario where he’d moved after a stream of health issues in the last few years. Not only did he have both hips replaced, he suffered from some hearing loss and g
  
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• Students Walk Out in Protest of Ford Government

  04-04-2019 21:49
  “We the students do not consent!” and “Who says no? The students say no!” were just some of the phrases chanted by high school students in the Sault during Thursday afternoon’s province-wide walkout. This walkout – which involved over 800 schools across Ontario – was in protest of the Provincial Government’s recent cuts and changes […]
  
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• Bank CEOs expecting muted economic growth, spring housing market

  04-04-2019 20:54
  TORONTO — The chief executives of Canada’s biggest banks say they are expecting muted economic growth, a slower spring housing market and have concerns about the country’s future prosperity, but also expressed confidence in their ability to navigate any rough patches ahead. Toronto-Dominion Bank CEO says that it foresees “constrained” growth in 2019, amid trade tensions and strains in the energy market, […]
  
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• Students send a message to Tories

  04-04-2019 20:48 via saultstar.com
  Korah Collegiate and Vocational School students protest provincial government changes to the education system as part of an Ontario-wide demonstration on Thursday afternoon. Concerns include increased class sizes, teacher cuts, no cellphones in classrooms and mandatory e-learning.
  
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• Students give Ford government F

  04-04-2019 20:48 via saultstar.com
  Korah Collegiate and Vocational School students are among the Sault Ste. Marie students protesting provincial government changes to the education system Thursday afternoon as part of an Ontario-wide demonstration. Concerns include increased class sizes, teacher cuts, no cellphones in classrooms and mandatory e-learning.
  
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• Baloney Meter: Liberal claim 8 in 10 better off with carbon tax partly accurate

  04-04-2019 20:11
  OTTAWA — “Climate change is real and it requires real solutions. It’s a fact that pricing pollution is the most cost-effective way to cut pollution. Our plan will also leave 8 out of 10 families better off, with an Ontario family of four receiving a #ClimateActionIncentive rebate of $307.” — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna on […]
  
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• Sixties Scoop Class Action Settlement

  04-04-2019 20:03
  Information session tour stops in Garden River First Nation Sault Ste‐Marie & Garden River First Nation – On April 6th, Collectiva and its First Nations’ partners will hold an information session for the Sixties Scoop Class Action Settlement to assist members in completing their claim forms. The Sixties Scoop Class Action concerns any registered Indian or […]
  
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• Syrup, Pasta and Hockey!

  04-04-2019 19:57
  It’s back, the Saults favorite time of year where you can mix 3 of the most desirable things in most Saultite’s lifestyles, SYRUP, PASTA and of course HOCKEY. The 14th Annual Firefighters Hockey Marathon is back welcoming a number of returning teams plus the addition of new challengers to up the ante. Firefighters take to […]
  
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• Council requests report to eliminate advance traffic signals during off-peak hours

  04-04-2019 19:48 via saultstar.com
  Matthew Shoemaker wants traffic in Sault Ste. Marie to flow a little easier, especially during late nights when traffic is slow.
  He wants city staff to report on the feasibility of disabling advanced traffic signals at intersections between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  The signals, during the quieter times, only delay vehicles for longer periods at intersections and those delays contribute to carbon emissions, he said.
  It’s the second time he’s put forth the resolution. The last council turned
  
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• CAPUTO, Michael

  04-04-2019 19:42
  With tremendous sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Coach Mike at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 with his family at his side at the age of 74. We take great comfort knowing he is now reunited with his cherished wife, Carolyn. Proud father of Abbie Caputo, Carolyn Caputo-McCauley (Gene) […]
  
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• Sault Ringette Club – 2019 North East Ontario Regional Ringette Championships!

  04-04-2019 19:39
  Starting the morning of Friday April 5th, more than 550 ringette players on 39 teams will kick-off the annual North East Region Ringette Championship Tournament. Games in divisions from under-7 to 18+ run throughout the weekend at both John Rhodes Community Centre ice pads, the McMeeken Centre and the Rankin Arena. The event is hosted […]
  
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• GIGUERE, David Hycinthe

  04-04-2019 19:10
  April 5, 1954 – April 2, 2019 ~ David passed away peacefully at home in his 65th year after living a full life. Predeceased by his loving parents Norman and Clara (nee Bisaillon) Giguere. Beloved partner to wife Nicole Corbiere. Cherished step father of Brett (Aimee), Gregory and Marlys (Eric). Adored Papa David to E-V […]
  
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• Male Charged with Impaired

  04-04-2019 19:02
  On April 4th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 22 year old Colton Cicchini of Sarnia for impaired driving. In the early morning hours of April 4th, 2019 officers responded to a complaint on Pim Street and observed the accused sitting in the driver seat of […]
  
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• Ontario considers capping public sector wage increases

  04-04-2019 18:51
  TORONTO — Ontario is taking aim at the wages of public sector workers as the Progressive Conservative government tries to balance the budget, including possibly imposing hard caps on pay increases. Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy delivered a pre-budget speech Thursday, framing the management of public finances as a “moral imperative.” In order to help […]
  
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• Inaugural Auto Service Technician Competition Debuts This Weekend

  04-04-2019 18:46
  This weekend, eight students from four Sault Ste. Marie and area high schools will come together to vie for a first place finish in the inaugural Auto Service Technician Competition taking place at Sault College. The competition, which is a joint initiative between Sault College and the Algoma District School Board (ADSB), will give participants […]
  
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• Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited powers MLB 50/50 raffle prize record for Jays Care Foundation

  04-04-2019 18:43
  According to JAYS CARE FOUNDATION, the charitable arm of the TORONTO BLUE JAYS with its digital raffle technology partner CANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY, LIMITED (CBN), the largest 50/50 raffle prize of $538,897 in MLB history occurred at the Toronto Blue Jays game vs. the Detroit Tigers on March 31st. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle went […]
  
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• Annual Rotary Science Fair Algoma Presented By Tenaris This Weekend

  04-04-2019 18:40
  Students from across the district with an enthusiasm for science will participate in the 32nd annual Rotary Science Fair Algoma presented by Tenaris April 4th to 6th in the George Leach Centre at Algoma University. The exhibits are open to the public tomorrow, April 5th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 6th […]
  
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• SIU Called In For Police and Snow Machine Collision

  04-04-2019 18:35
  At approximately 4:00 p.m., on April 3, 2019, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachment responded to a collision between a snowmobile and police vehicle on Highway 101 at Gladstone Avenue in the Town of Wawa, Ontario. The driver of the snowmobile suffered non-life threatening injuries and was brought to hospital. As […]
  
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• Networx: Dry stone walling - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 17:10
  Networx: Dry stone walling  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEver heard of dry stone walling? It's worth investigating if you're looking for a ruggedly beautiful, green type of fence that stands the test of time. Read our ...
  
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• In Good Faith: Coffee connections - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 17:10
  In Good Faith: Coffee connections  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhen it comes to coffee, I'm a late adopter. While my college fraternity brothers tossed back herculean quantities during late-night study sessions, I didn't touch ...
  
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• Cost of giving ill workers extra EI sickness benefits? $1.1 billion, PBO says

  04-04-2019 16:56
  OTTAWA — The parliamentary spending watchdog says covering benefits for people who are too sick to work for up to a year would cost the federal government $1 billion more than its current program. As is, the support provided available through Employment Insurance covers just over half of a worker’s earning for 15 weeks if they […]
  
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• Preliminary report: Ethiopia crew followed Boeing procedures - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 16:51
  Preliminary report: Ethiopia crew followed Boeing procedures  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe report, based on flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Boeing 737 Max 8, was not released in full. Boeing declined to comment pending its review of ...
  
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• Preliminary report: Ethiopia crew followed Boeing procedures - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 16:51
  Preliminary report: Ethiopia crew followed Boeing procedures - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe report, based on flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Boeing 737 Max 8, was not released in full. Boeing declined to comment pending its review of ...
  
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• Ethiopian report says faulty sensor data led to jet crash - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 16:51
  Ethiopian report says faulty sensor data led to jet crash  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe findings, including the faulty sensor data, drew the strongest link yet between the March 10 crash in Ethiopia and an October crash off the coast of Indonesia, ...
  
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• Cline is the real deal for tribute artist

  04-04-2019 16:50 via saultstar.com
  Katie Deal sings Patsy Cline’s music.The American artist doesn’t try to be the country icon.Deal joined Jason Petty for Country Royalty, a tribute to Cline and Hank Williams, in 2018.Lake Superior State University’s Arts Center hosts the show Monday at 7 p.m.Deal previously toured A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Always … Patsy Cline and Today, Tomorrow and Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline.“We really try to honour what came before,” she told The Sault Star in
  
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• U.S. no longer needs ‘improper’ metal tariffs as negotiating tactic: Freeland

  04-04-2019 16:12
  OTTAWA – The “improper” American imposition of metals tariffs as leverage in the contentious NAFTA talks is no longer required because all three North American countries now have a deal, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says. Freeland said Thursday the continued existence of the steel and aluminum duties makes ratifying the new continental trade pact unpalatable for many […]
  
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• Canada’s EV charging network growing up as numbers and power improve

  04-04-2019 16:00
  TORONTO — The electric vehicle road trip is becoming a practical reality as an increasing number of players work to close gaps in Canada’s fast-charger networks and ease fears of getting stranded along the way. New entrants like Petro-Canada and Electrify Canada are working to add dozens of fast-chargers across the country this year, building on […]
  
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• LSSU Exhibit Celebrates National Poetry Month

  04-04-2019 15:17
  RED TOQUE POETRY – Eric Endress slips out of the cold and into the warmth of LSSU’s Shouldice library gallery for an April 2 reception that kicked off National Poetry Month at Lake Superior State University. The exhibit is a collaborative effort between ENGL 223 (Creative Writing II) and ENGL 302 (Poetry Writing) that took […]
  
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• Harpdog Brown shares harp tips

  04-04-2019 14:56 via saultstar.com
  Blues artist Harpdog Brown leads a harmonica workshop at Thomas Walls School of Music on Tuesday. Fifteen participants, from age 14 and up, brought varying amounts of harp experience to the evening session. Brown learned to play by listening to cassettes and albums. He recommends listening to Jimmy Reed and Slim Harpo. “That’s where I started,” said Brown. He initially started playing guitar when he was a child. “I didn’t take well to lessons,” said Brown. &ld
  
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• Local Students To Walk Out To Protest Ford Government

  04-04-2019 14:44
  Local high school students are expected to join thousands of others in Ontario today to walk out of class and protest the Doug Ford government. The students are protesting changes made to the Ontario Education system introduced by the Ford government including class sizes, teacher job cuts, banning cell phones and cut backs to Autism […]
  
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• Hats off to Boman

  04-04-2019 14:19
  It’s been three years since a forward on the Soo Thunderbirds recorded a hat trick in a playoff game. But on Wednesday night in Sudbury, Noah Boman was the next one to do so! Forward Noah Boman recorded his first NOJHL hat trick on Wednesday night to help lead the Thunderbirds to a 6-1 win […]
  
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• Public hearing set regarding roundabout - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 13:22
  Public hearing set regarding roundabout - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSt. Joseph County Road Commission will hold a public hearing tonight regarding a roundabout they seek to install.
  
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• FORECAST: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers, & cool - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 13:22
  FORECAST: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers, & cool  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for Ionia County for today, April 4, calls for mostly cloudy skies, a slight chance of showers, and cool temperatures.
  
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• Crash injures 3 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 13:22
  Crash injures 3  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFour people were injured, one sustaining serious injury, in a two-car crash Wednesday.
  
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• Another View: Cutting Special Olympics funds is shameful - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 13:22
  Another View: Cutting Special Olympics funds is shameful  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFrom the Kansas City Star (Missouri) Roy Blunt, this is your conscience. We, your better angels, were perhaps irrationally buoyed — you know how angels are ...
  
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• ‘Coffee and Conversations’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 13:03
  ‘Coffee and Conversations’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsArmed with informational materials for dispersal and ready answers for the public, Fisheries Biologist Cory Kovacs of the Michigan Department of Natural ...
  
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• Legal battle continues between smokers, tobacco companies and provincial govts

  04-04-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Lawyers representing Quebec smokers and provincial governments are pushing back against an Ontario court ruling that suspended legal proceedings against three major tobacco companies. The companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. — were granted protection from their creditors last month after they lost an appeal in Quebec. That province’s highest […]
  
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• Today in History April 5 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 09:00
  Today in History April 5  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Friday, April 5, the 95th day of 2019. There are 270 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 5, 1986, two American servicemen and a ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Post receives three new troopers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 09:00
  Sault Ste. Marie Post receives three new troopers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan State Police (MSP) 135th Trooper Recruit School graduated 101 new troopers into its ranks of enforcement members on Wednesday.
  
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• Department of Public Works tackles potholes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 09:00
  Department of Public Works tackles potholes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt's that time of year again: The annual post-winter maintenance of local roads. The ravages of winter have done their worst by way of potholes and cracked ...
  
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• Warner, Norcross + Judd partner appointed to ACTEC committees - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2019 08:15
  Warner, Norcross + Judd partner appointed to ACTEC committees  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGRAND RAPIDS — On Wednesday, April 3, West Michigan law firm Warner, Norcross + Judd announced partner Mark Harder was appointed to two committees ...
  
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