Sault Ste. Marie news

• PM to attend the Christchurch Call meeting on eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online

  08-05-2019 23:57
  Ottawa, Ontario – The recent attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, have highlighted the urgent need for governments, tech companies, and civil society to work together to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that he will travel to Paris, France, from May 15th to the 17th to meet with […]
  
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• Ferrochrome Plant Announcement – “a shock to us”

  08-05-2019 23:42
  It was announced yesterday that Noront Resources Ltd. chose Sault Ste. Marie as the future home of its ferrochrome processing facility. The announcement was held at City Hall with various speakers including Mayor Provenzano and City Council representatives. Absent from the event was leadership from Batchewana First Nation, the reason was lack of consultation. Chief […]
  
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• Splash Pad Set To Open In June

  08-05-2019 23:34
  It’s been a long time coming, but Sault Ste. Marie’s first splash pad is set to open in just a few weeks. Construction began on the $500,000 park late last summer the money raised mostly from local charities such as the Kiwanis club lakeshore and its foundation each raised $42,500 for the project; the rotary […]
  
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• Machine Shop Raises Over $13,000 for ARCH Hospice!

  08-05-2019 22:52
  On May 5th, 2019, The Machine Shop organized the Third Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for ARCH Hospice. Thanks to the unbelievable support from the community, the event was a huge success and raised over $13,000 for the Hospice. 100% of all proceeds including ticket sales and donations were donated directly to ARCH. With such a […]
  
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• Bicycle Network Public Information Meeting Update

  08-05-2019 22:47
  At its Bicycle Network public information meeting held on May 2, 2019, the City’s Engineering and Planning division were pleased to welcome close to 100 participants who discussed the City’s bicycle network routes. Staff presented Sault Ste. Marie’s Cycling Master Plan, with a specific focus on the routes that are expected to be implemented this […]
  
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• ARNOTT, Lester “Les”

  08-05-2019 22:45
  After a life filled with laughter, love and music, Les danced his way into heaven on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Les was the loving partner of Doreen Atkins for over 30 years and will forever have a special place in her children’s hearts; Terri Elliott (Rick) and Lori Atkins and her daughter Lindsay Virene. Les […]
  
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• North Bay council wants to stamp out smoking

  08-05-2019 22:36 via saultstar.com
  Dr. Jim Chirico can see the day North Bay will be considered smoke free. Read More
  
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• North Bay talks ridesharing

  08-05-2019 22:31 via saultstar.com
  NORTH BAY – The North Bay Police Service will host a taxi bylaw/rideshare town hall at 10 a.m. May 27 at the Elks Lodge, 325 Elks Lane. Read More
  
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• Canada’s Circus Spectacular coming to the GFL Memorial Gardens

  08-05-2019 22:27
  The Circus is coming! The Circus is coming! Canada’s Circus Spectacular is coming to the GFL Memorial Gardens on Saturday, June 1 for two shows! Created by famed circus producer Cindy Midgley, in conjunction with the Sarasota Producing Company, this 90-minute SUPER arena tour will entertain you from start to finish. Canada’s Circus Spectacular features […]
  
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• Garden River protests education cuts

  08-05-2019 22:00 via saultstar.com
  Garden River First Nation holds a demonstration on Thursday to protest cuts to Ontario’s education system.Read More
  
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• Momentum builds with Noront's ferrochrome facility; community introduction to be made shortly

  08-05-2019 21:59 via saultstar.com
  It won’t be long before Noront Resources returns to Sault Ste. Marie to meet the community and tell residents a little more about its plans for building a ferrochrome production facility on brownfield industrial land.Read More
  
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• Federal prisons taking aim at special (illicit) deliveries from the sky

  08-05-2019 21:38
  OTTAWA — Canada’s prison service has earmarked $6 million for electronic systems to prevent tiny drones from dropping illegal drugs, cellphones or other contraband into the yards of its institutions. The Correctional Service of Canada is alarmed by recent cases of small, easily purchased flying devices delivering forbidden items to prisoners from the air. The prison service also fears the camera-equipped copters […]
  
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• SSMRCA Flood Outlook Statement

  08-05-2019 21:33
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The weather forecast indicates local rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm or more are possible Wednesday night through Thursday. The ground in some locations is already near saturation or remains partially frozen and […]
  
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• Roberta Bondar honoured

  08-05-2019 21:10 via saultstar.com
  Roberta Bondar of Sault Ste. Marie, a scientist and environmental advocate who was Canada’s first female astronaut in space, is invested as Companion of the Order of Canada by Governor General Julie Payette during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Walking for Justice and helping school's neighbours

  08-05-2019 21:00 via saultstar.com
  Students from Our Lady of Lourdes participating in a Walk for Justice pick up a trash can lid that blew away from a home near the Prentice Avenue school on Wednesday afternoon. About 280 students from junior kindergarten to Grade 8 participated in the annual Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board event that’s part of Education Week. Students from several English Catholic board schools walked in support of refugees. “We’re all God’s creation,” said vice-princi
  
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• 300 Jobs Saved at Oshawa GM

  08-05-2019 19:40
  Today, Todd Smith, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement in response to the announcement from General Motors Canada and Unifor about transformation of the Oshawa assembly complex: “We welcome the agreement between GM Canada and Unifor, which will maintain 300 good jobs at General Motors Oshawa. This is good […]
  
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• Chamber elevates business concerns to provincial level

  08-05-2019 18:46
  Chamber elevates business concerns to provincial level, puts Tenaris and Algoma Steel front-and-centre at Ontario Chamber AGM Ontario Chamber network AGM coincides with tragic Muskoka flooding — OCC call to action raises over $10,000 for victim relief The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) was represented at this past weekend’s Ontario Chamber of Commerce […]
  
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• Exciting New Summer Fundraiser

  08-05-2019 18:44
  The Sault has been amazing every time we’ve put out a call for volunteers. You’ve gone above and beyond to help out St. Vincent Place so we thought we’d see if you can do that again! We’re in the process of organizing an exciting new two-part fundraiser to support our food bank, called the Fight […]
  
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• McClellan Pavilion receives $15,000 Seal contribution - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:17
  McClellan Pavilion receives $15,000 Seal contribution  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDelivering a preliminary design with part of their update, Co-Chairs Kevin Pomeroy and Linda Bouvet of Malcolm Park Pride convinced the Sault Ste. Marie City ...
  
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• McClellan Pavilion receives $15,000 Seal contribution - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:17
  McClellan Pavilion receives $15,000 Seal contribution - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDelivering a preliminary design with part of their update, Co-Chairs Kevin Pomeroy and Linda Bouvet of Malcolm Park Pride convinced the Sault Ste. Marie City ...
  
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• Clean up creativity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:17
  Clean up creativity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Sault Ste. Marie City Wide Clean Up is coming soon. Each year, local students can submit a T-shirt design for the annual event. This year's winner is ...
  
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• Clean up creativity - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:17
  Clean up creativity - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Sault Ste. Marie City Wide Clean Up is coming soon. Each year, local students can submit a T-shirt design for the annual event. This year's winner is ...
  
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• Volunteers sought for Hiawatha National Forest cleanup - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:14
  Volunteers sought for Hiawatha National Forest cleanup  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHiawatha National Forest officials are once again asking the public for help with keeping the site clean. The 28th annual Hiawatha National Forest - St. Ignace ...
  
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• Volunteers sought for Hiawatha National Forest cleanup - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 18:14
  Volunteers sought for Hiawatha National Forest cleanup - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHiawatha National Forest officials are once again asking the public for help with keeping the site clean. The 28th annual Hiawatha National Forest - St. Ignace ...
  
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• After leaning on Leonard, Raptors finally get team effort in rout of Sixers

  08-05-2019 17:55
  TORONTO — When Fred VanVleet threw up a three-point attempt late in the first quarter on Tuesday, it was as the nearly 20,000 fans at Scotiabank Arena were collectively willing the ball to fall through the hoop. The roar when it did? Deafening. After several sub-par post-season performances from the Raptors player known as “Steady […]
  
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• HHS senior sets sights on military band - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 17:32
  HHS senior sets sights on military band  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE – Putting passion into practice is what Hillsdale High School senior Chloe Deck has done throughout her high school career to insure her future ...
  
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• HHS senior sets sights on military band - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 17:32
  HHS senior sets sights on military band - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE – Putting passion into practice is what Hillsdale High School senior Chloe Deck has done throughout her high school career to insure her future ...
  
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• Energy sector helps lift Toronto stock market as price of oil climbs

  08-05-2019 17:29
  TORONTO — The energy sector helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while the price for oil climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 66.70 points at 16,424.45. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 95.60 points at 26,060.69. The S&P 500 index was up 7.57 points at 2,891.62, while […]
  
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• VIDEO: MacLeod Highland Dancers get Set for Show

  08-05-2019 17:20
  With their May 17th-18th show just around the corner, the MacLeod Highland Dancers welcomed a visit from ONNtv with open arms to discuss what to expect from the upcoming show. For all the information you may need, please refer to the event page.  
  
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• Deficit, debt, and false promises - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 17:14
  Deficit, debt, and false promises  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday's field of presidential candidates are backing costly agendas for new social programs. Although some may be of benefit to our society, such as medical ...
  
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• Deficit, debt, and false promises - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 17:14
  Deficit, debt, and false promises - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday's field of presidential candidates are backing costly agendas for new social programs. Although some may be of benefit to our society, such as medical ...
  
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• City rolling out new trash carts; collection launches July 2

  08-05-2019 17:07 via saultstar.com
  New bright green trash carts are rolling out to Sault Ste. Marie driveways. Read More
  
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• Two charged with starving hitting child - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:18
  Two charged with starving hitting child  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCOLDWATER — Allen Nagle, 33, and Cortni Pitts, 24, were arraigned by video Tuesday on charges of second-degree child abuse after a Michigan State Police ...
  
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• May 7 Monroe County election results - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:18
  May 7 Monroe County election results  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEstral Beach, the Frenchtown Township Resort District, Jefferson Schools and London Township were seeking millage requests and Huron Schools sought ...
  
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• May 7 Monroe County election results - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:18
  May 7 Monroe County election results - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEstral Beach, the Frenchtown Township Resort District, Jefferson Schools and London Township were seeking millage requests and Huron Schools sought ...
  
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• Holland street performer ordinance questioned at public meeting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:18
  Holland street performer ordinance questioned at public meeting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND — A Holland resident called ordinances enforced on Holland's street performers "out of line" during a May 1 city council meeting.The deadline to ...
  
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• Balser attains Eagle Scout rank - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:18
  Balser attains Eagle Scout rank  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — “You did it! You accomplished something a lot of people never will,” said former Scoutmaster Brad Marsh, of the Jonesville Troop. Surrounded by ...
  
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• Officials warn Michiganders about ‘Grandparents Scam’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:12
  Officials warn Michiganders about ‘Grandparents Scam’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and AARP Michigan President Paula Cunningham are urging Michigan grandparents to avoid a scam that bilked a ...
  
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• Lost in Suburbia: Attack of the frozen forehead - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 16:12
  Lost in Suburbia: Attack of the frozen forehead  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAbout five years ago I noticed that the shallow lines on my forehead had started to morph into wandering rivers. Since I wear my hair very short, there wasn't ...
  
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• Noront chooses Sault Ste. Marie - Timmins Press

  08-05-2019 15:57
  Noront chooses Sault Ste. Marie  Timmins PressThe Sault Star's coverage of the Noront announcement...
  
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• #ReadyToRoll Automated Waste Collection begins July 2, 2019 #RollWithItpic.twitter.com/3Xx62nQIDG

  08-05-2019 15:26 via twitter.com
  #ReadyToRoll Automated Waste Collection begins July 2, 2019 #RollWithItpic.twitter.com/3Xx62nQIDG
  
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• Search begins for new city manager - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 15:10
  Search begins for new city manager  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsReluctantly accepting the resignation of City Manager Oliver Turner, the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission has committed up to $19000 for an enhanced search ...
  
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• Search begins for new city manager - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 15:10
  Search begins for new city manager - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsReluctantly accepting the resignation of City Manager Oliver Turner, the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission has committed up to $19000 for an enhanced search ...
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Before you vote - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 15:10
  Letter to the Editor: Before you vote  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBefore you vote for Board Director, check Board minutes on line or as printed in the Cloverland Connections, then consider the following questions: Is ...
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Before you vote - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 15:10
  Letter to the Editor: Before you vote - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBefore you vote for Board Director, check Board minutes on line or as printed in the Cloverland Connections, then consider the following questions: Is ...
  
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• CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada picked up in April

  08-05-2019 14:48
  OTTAWA — The pace of housing starts in Canada beat expectations in April as they rose more than 20 per cent compared with March. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts increased to 235,460 units in April, up 22.6 per cent from 191,981 in March. Economists had expected an […]
  
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• Student Trustees Appointed

  08-05-2019 14:45
  The Algoma District School Board approved the appointment of three Student Trustees for the 2019 / 2020 school year:  Isabella DiBerardino from Korah Collegiate and Leah Moggy from Superior Heights as the Student Trustees and Marek McLeod from Superior Heights as Indigenous Student Trustee, for the Algoma District School Board, effective August 1, 2019.   […]
  
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• Drinking water affordability, upgrades concern communities - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 14:09
  Drinking water affordability, upgrades concern communities  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — Protecting drinking water sources and keeping the cost of providing safe drinking water affordable are key concerns for National Drinking Water ...
  
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• Drinking water affordability, upgrades concern communities - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2019 14:09
  Drinking water affordability, upgrades concern communities - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — Protecting drinking water sources and keeping the cost of providing safe drinking water affordable are key concerns for National Drinking Water ...
  
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• Barrick Gold reports first-quarter profit down from year ago, revenue up

  08-05-2019 13:31
  TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of US$111 million, down from a profit of $158 million in the same quarter last year. The gold miner, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to six cents per share for the quarter, down from 14 cents per share a year […]
  
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