Sault Ste. Marie news

• The Complete Guide to Fringe, Preview Night August 8th!

  06-08-2019 23:59
  The 2019 rendition of an annual Sault favourite, Fringe festival is just around the corner. Starting on August 9th and running through until the 18th, Fringe is loaded with talented acts and multiple performances. SaultOnline has you covered, with all of the events and performers listed in one place. The first day of fringe features […]
  
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• Canadian police find items belonging to murder suspects

  06-08-2019 23:12
  TORONTO — Canadian police found several items on a riverbank that are linked to the teenagers suspected of killing a North Carolina woman and her Australian boyfriend as well as another man, officials said Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement the items were found along the Nelson River in Manitoba approximately […]
  
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• Ottawa keeping tabs as doctors sound alarm about cancer drug supply

  06-08-2019 23:04
  OTTAWA — The federal health minister’s office says it is keeping a close watch on the supply of three generic cancer drugs as doctors raise serious concerns about the risk of critical shortages across Canada. The intravenous drugs in question are etoposide, vinorelbine and leucovorin. Petitpas Taylor’s spokesperson Alexander Cohen says the government has facilitated the importation of an international supply of etoposide in the
  
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• One dead, six rescued after float plane crash in central Ontario

  06-08-2019 22:44
  MUSKOKA, Ont. — The Royal Canadian Air Force says one person has died and six others had to be rescued after a float plane crashed in central Ontario over the long weekend. It says crews were called to an area near Upper Raft Lake around 10 a.m. Monday for an air rescue of the survivors. The air force says it […]
  
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• Sault Surge Aquatic Team makes out of province waves

  06-08-2019 22:31 via saultstar.com
  Despite competing in individual events, it is teamwork that motivates the swimmers of Sault Surge Aquatic Team. Read More
  
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• Day 3 – Beliefs (Podcast) with Julie Hryniewicz

  06-08-2019 22:18
  Ever wonder if there is a key to achieving goals?  In today’s 3 1/2 minute podcast about beliefs, I share something that I find fascinating about our brain.  In Day 3 of “Try Something New for 30 Days“, I am on my way to forming a new habit and enjoying the process along the way. […]
  
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• Committee ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of coerced, forced sterilization

  06-08-2019 22:13
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons health committee says it is “deeply disturbed” by ongoing reports of coerced or forced sterilization of women in Canada and is calling for an arms-length advisory panel to investigate the scope of the problem. The committee has sent a letter to Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and […]
  
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• ADSAB wants to reduce paramedic services in two Northern communities

  06-08-2019 21:56 via saultstar.com
  The Algoma District Services Administration Board is embarking upon a restructuring plan that could see ambulance services reduced in Hornepayne and Dubreuilville. Read More
  
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• Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program

  06-08-2019 21:51
  OTTAWA — Transport Canada data shows more than 14,000 electric vehicles were purchased nationwide during the first three months of the federal government’s new rebate program. On May 1, Ottawa began offering rebates of up to $5,000 on the purchase of some electric vehicles. The rebate is intended to bring the price of zero-emission vehicles closer to their gas-powered cousins. […]
  
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• You can take the boy out of the farm …

  06-08-2019 21:42 via saultstar.com
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• Manson prosecutor: Keep them all locked up forever - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 21:41
  Manson prosecutor: Keep them all locked up forever  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt was 50 years ago this week that Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a two-night killing rampage that terrorized Los Angeles.
  
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• "I can’t think of a more beguiling place to lace up my boots." A look at hiking in the Algoma District in the latest addition of the @porterairlines re:porter magazine.http://bit.ly/2ZETYbQ 

  06-08-2019 20:58 via twitter.com
  "I can’t think of a more beguiling place to lace up my boots." A look at hiking in the Algoma District in the latest addition of the @porterairlines re:porter magazine.http://bit.ly/2ZETYbQ 
  
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• Iron Mountain VA to host Mental Health Summit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 19:58
  Iron Mountain VA to host Mental Health Summit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain is seeking community mental health agencies, local human services agencies, ...
  
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• Ontario's forests are heating up

  06-08-2019 19:36 via saultstar.com
  Forest fire conditions in the central and southern portion of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Northeast fire region remain high to extreme. Read More
  
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• Carla Suarez Navarro knocks out Venus Williams at Rogers Cup

  06-08-2019 19:08
  TORONTO — Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has made an early exit at the Rogers Cup. The 39-year-old American lost 6-4, 6-2 to Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro in the first match on centre court at the Aviva Centre on Tuesday. Suarez Navarro, ranked 26th in the world, snapped a five-match losing streak against the 56th-ranked Williams. Williams […]
  
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• Goodale unveils details of $22 million to combat child abuse online

  06-08-2019 19:05
  OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says provincial and municipal police forces will receive $15 million to combat the exploitation of children online. The Liberal government committed about $22 million over three years to the cause in this year’s federal budget, and are detailing how the majority of the spending will go to local police internet […]
  
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• Weekend of gun violence in Toronto results in 17 victims over 14 incidents, police

  06-08-2019 18:22
  TORONTO — Police say the number of shootings in Toronto continued to climb in the hours after the force’s chief issued a plea for public co-operation in halting a surge in gun violence. They say 17 people were injured during 14 separate shooting incidents that took place over the long weekend. There were no fatalities, though several of the victims remain in […]
  
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• Fatal Collision On Highway 17 North Near Wawa

  06-08-2019 18:06
  On Monday, August 6, 2019, at 12:44 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Algoma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Wawa Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 30 kilometres south of Wawa. The investigation […]
  
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• Man, 27, charged with luring after messaging 14-year-old online

  06-08-2019 17:59
  LONDON, Ont. — A man from London, Ont., is facing child luring charges after Facebook reached out to police to flag messages he was allegedly sending to a 14-year-old girl. London police say the man allegedly communicated with the girl on Facebook between May 25 and June 11. They say Facebook discovered the messages, which […]
  
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• Learn more about our new CAO, Malcolm White, through this article from the @SaultStar: http://bit.ly/33gcN7c pic.twitter.com/vTgdhWOFCw

  06-08-2019 17:53 via twitter.com
  Learn more about our new CAO, Malcolm White, through this article from the @SaultStar: http://bit.ly/33gcN7c pic.twitter.com/vTgdhWOFCw
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Insurance above and beyond? - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 17:42
  Dave Ramsey: Insurance above and beyond? - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,When it comes to buying life insurance, should the coverage amount be based solely on current earnings? I have good reason to believe my income ...
  
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• Cloverland makes it a great day in Paradise… - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 17:42
  Cloverland makes it a great day in Paradise…  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHide caption. Cloverland Electric Cooperative employees selected theÊGreat Lakes Shipwreck Historical SocietyÊas the July 2019 recipient of their Casual for a ...
  
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• Air versus product - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 17:42
  Air versus product  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf I leave a carton of ice cream on my counter for longer than the time it takes to put it in the refrigerator, I'll notice something. The ice cream will start to deflate ...
  
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• REHEL, Clarence

  06-08-2019 17:40
  Passed away suddenly Sault Area Hospital on Saturday July 27, 2019 at the age of 67. Survived by his dear friend, Frances Dupuis. Son of the late Hector & Amelia Rehel. Brother of Mervyn (Alice), Geraldine (Ray), Vic (Kathy), late Georgina (late CJ) and late Lawrence. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and […]
  
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• Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 17:31
  Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNobel laureate Toni Morrison, a pioneer and reigning giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in "Beloved," ''Song of Solomon" and other works ...
  
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• Pickford Pirates win Minor Division - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 16:47
  Pickford Pirates win Minor Division  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHide caption. The Pickford Pirates captured the Minors Division Championship and were also undefeated this Little League season. Pictured, from left to right, ...
  
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• EUPTA to address fare restructuring - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 16:47
  EUPTA to address fare restructuring  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) will be holding several forums as it considers restructuring fares.
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Money talks - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 16:47
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Money talks  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMy high school age granddaughter received her first paycheck for her summer job. This led, with great pride, to opening her own bank account. Apparently ...
  
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• Sudden Death When Canoe Capsizes

  06-08-2019 16:37
  (WATERS OF LAKE HURON, ON) – On the 4th day of August, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members with the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and the Algoma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a capsized canoe on the waters […]
  
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• Toronto Blue Jays extending protective netting at home stadiums

  06-08-2019 16:19
  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say they will extend the protective netting at the Rogers Centre and Dunedin Stadium — their home for spring training in Florida — next season. The Blue Jays are joining other Major League Baseball teams in making the move after several injuries to fans on foul balls in recent […]
  
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• Region 2 meeting canceled - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:41
  Region 2 meeting canceled - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — The Region 2 Planning Commission executive committee meeting set for Thursday, Aug. 8, at Hillsdale City Hall in Hillsdale has been canceled ...
  
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• Township to get lighting rebate - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:40
  Township to get lighting rebate - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsChanging its outdoor lighting to LED last month, Sturgis Township will get the benefit of energy efficiency and receive money back based on reduction in ...
  
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• PT clinic hosts game to benefit HOPE Center - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:40
  PT clinic hosts game to benefit HOPE Center  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — On Thursday, Aug. 15, employees from two Lenawee County physical therapy clinics will oppose each other in a fundraising basketball game to ...
  
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• Parade kicks off county fair - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:40
  Parade kicks off county fair  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAlthough the whole community was invited, the Branch County Fair parade through downtown Coldwater Saturday afternoon, had a “just-us” feel to it — just ...
  
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• FORECAST: Cloudy, becoming sunny - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:40
  FORECAST: Cloudy, becoming sunny  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for the Holland area for today, Aug. 6, calls for warm and muggy conditions with skies becoming mostly sunny. A round ...
  
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• GateHouse, Gannett announce merger - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 13:23
  GateHouse, Gannett announce merger - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNew Media Investment Group Inc. — a company which publishes The Sault News and numerous other print and media offerings via its GateHouse Media ...
  
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• Old town, new hosts: CCMA Awards return to Calgary with Billy Ray Cyrus and Dallas Smith

  06-08-2019 12:03
  TORONTO — Billy Ray Cyrus is taking the reins as co-host at Canada’s biggest night in country music. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer will join homegrown country artist Dallas Smith to lead the ceremonies at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Cyrus is in the midst of a stunning career resurgence after his guest appearance on […]
  
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• Guest Editorial: Clear petty marijuana crime records - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 10:53
  Guest Editorial: Clear petty marijuana crime records - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRecreational marijuana use has been legal in Michigan since December of last year, and medical use has been legal since 2017. The past should be reconciled ...
  
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• Letter: Criticized for speaking truth - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 10:52
  Letter: Criticized for speaking truth - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPicking up the Wednesday edition of The Holland Sentinel this past week — yes I am a subscriber — I was amazed to see an attack on me for merely telling the ...
  
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• Washington hits Venezuela with full economic embargo - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-08-2019 06:22
  Washington hits Venezuela with full economic embargo  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPresident Donald Trump late Monday signed an executive order imposing a harsh, Cuba-style economic embargo on Venezuela as part of Washington's broad ...
  
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• OWHA likes four girls from Sault Ste. Marie - Sault This Week

  06-08-2019 05:21
  OWHA likes four girls from Sault Ste. Marie  Sault This WeekRepresenting Northern Ontario, four players from Sault Ste. Marie recently took part in an Ontario Women's Hockey Association identification camp. The four ...
  
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• Lyme disease risk low in Northern Ontario

  06-08-2019 05:15 via saultthisweek.com
  Most Northern Ontario districts, including Algoma and Sudbury, show little incidence of blacklegged, Lyme-disease carrying ticks, say public health officials.
  Brandon Hazelton at Algoma Public Health says in an e-mailed reply to a query, “Lyme disease is rare in Algoma, more specifically blacklegged ticks carrying Lyme-causing bacteria are not common, but are still present.”
  Hazelton advised, “Residents should continue to be aware and take precautions.”
  The situation is s
  
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• Habitat for Humanity ‘like no other’

  06-08-2019 05:12 via saultthisweek.com
  Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area, with the help of more than 80 active volunteers, has helped nine families become homeowners since the local branch was founded in 2002.
  Katie Blunt, Habitat’s executive director, told Sault This Week the organization is building its 10th and 11th homes. The process requires a lot of planning, but thanks to a team of volunteers it tends to go fairly smoothly.
  “We have a great build committee made up of volunteers with experience in engin
  
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• Shooting in Toronto’s Lawrence Heights area marks third of the day

  06-08-2019 00:14
  Toronto police say one man is in hospital with serious injuries after a shooting late Monday afternoon, marking the city’s third shooting of the day. Police say officers were called to the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. They say two suspects were last seen running. Buses in the area have been re-routed. Earlier […]
  
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