Sault Ste. Marie news

• ‘Everyone loves a second-chance story’: Keefe supporters say Leafs made right choice

  21-11-2019 23:02
  
  TORONTO — What stands out to Kevin Abrams about Sheldon Keefe above everything else has been his ability to change — in hockey, and most importantly, in life. Named head coach of the scuffling Maple Leafs on Wednesday after Toronto fired Mike Babcock, the 39-year-old’s road to arguably the highest-profile and highest-pressure NHL job has been long […]
  
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• ‘The Crux’: Chapter 1, Second Installment

  21-11-2019 22:53
  
  In this second The Crux Chapter 1 installment, our story continues as Vyris enters her dark, mysterious underground world. I stepped out, smoothing down the unruly tangles in my hair. As efficient as the tubes were, the winds made a mess of just about everything. I adjusted the tight, armoured fabric of my shirt, which […]
  
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• Outside the box

  21-11-2019 21:10 via saultstar.com
  
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• Christmas Cheer depot 'in the dark' on day 2 of operations; power restored late afternoon

  21-11-2019 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Volunteer elves were sent home from the Christmas Cheer depot Wednesday as a result of a power outage in a portion of Station Mall. Read More
  
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• Christmas Cheer depot 'in the dark'; challenge affects day 2 of operations

  21-11-2019 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Volunteer elves were sent home from the Christmas Cheer depot Wednesday as a result of a power outage in a portion of Station Mall. Read More
  
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• FRANDSEN, Barbara

  21-11-2019 21:02
  
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View with her family by her side on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of; Kris (Marina), Ann Marie Wilton (Doug) and Andrew (Laurie). Loving grandma of; Tara (Luke), Kirsten (Mike), Brooklyn, Hannah, Adam and special Grandma Barb of; Jennifer, […]
  
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• OPP names first female to lead Sault detachment

  21-11-2019 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
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• Public Safety once again a sprawling portfolio of pressing concerns

  21-11-2019 19:58
  
  OTTAWA — Just over a year ago, Bill Blair took the reins of a new federal ministry — border security and organized crime reduction — hived off from veteran minister Ralph Goodale’s sprawling public safety and emergency preparedness portfolio. Following Goodale’s defeat in the recent election, Blair is now leading a reunified public safety department and juggling the many […]
  
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• Crown wants former pastor convicted in pregnant wife’s death in jail 13-15 years

  21-11-2019 19:47
  TORONTO — Prosecutors say a former pastor convicted in the death of his pregnant wife should spend 13 to 15 years behind bars. Crown attorneys are making their sentencing submissions in the case of Philip Grandine, who was found guilty of manslaughter in February in the death of his wife Anna Grandine. Anna Grandine was […]
  
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• Pentagon’s top watchdog paints gloomy picture of fight against ISIL

  21-11-2019 19:25
  
  OTTAWA — A new report to the U.S. Congress by the Pentagon’s top watchdog is painting a gloomy picture about the five-year-old fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Among the findings by the U.S. Defense Department’s inspector general was that there has been little progress over the past nine months in weaning […]
  
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• VIDEO: Teachers are the Students as Training Begins

  21-11-2019 19:16
  
  On Thursday November 21 and Friday November 22, twelve Algoma District School Board (ADSB) Technological Education teachers will participate in a hands-on welding training experience with the Canadian Welding Bureau at Superior Heights Collegiate & Vocational School (750 North Street). This two-day introduction session will prepare teachers to deliver welding training to students as part […]
  
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• New Commander Announced For Sault OPP

  21-11-2019 19:16
  
  Chief Superintendent Fern Labelle, Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region, is pleased to announce that Manuela Byrnes has been named the new Commander, Sault Ste. Marie Detachment. Staff Sergeant Byrnes had been the acting Detachment Commander since May of 2019 and was recently promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. She […]
  
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• Woman calls 911 to say she was late for train, asks police for ’emergency ride’

  21-11-2019 19:04
  
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A 911 call from a woman who was running for a train has prompted police in southern Ontario to remind people that the number is meant for emergencies only. In audio posted on Twitter by Peel Regional Police on Thursday, the caller says she’s in a taxi on her way to catch a train at […]
  
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• PETTENUZZO, Reno

  21-11-2019 18:26
  
  It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Reno on Wednesday November 20, 2019.  With his loving family by his side, Reno was welcomed into the arms of Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted husband and best friend of 53 years to the love of his life, Brenda, […]
  
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• Octagon shines light on new work

  21-11-2019 17:31 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario working toward goal of open market for cannabis, Ford says

  21-11-2019 17:15
  
  TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says his government is still working toward its commitment to an open cannabis retail system, and more stores will be opening in the new year. The Progressive Conservative government had initially said there would be no cap on the number of retail pot shops after cannabis was legalized. But a […]
  
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• Red Lock Launches Across The District

  21-11-2019 16:47
  
  Group Health Centre’s HARP (HIV/AIDS Resource Program) is excited to announce their Red Lock campaign, launching across Algoma today. Each year the last week of November is dedicated to HIV Awareness, to both educate the public about HIV and to raise awareness for people living with HIV and AIDS and bring communities together at the […]
  
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• Rain in the Sault, Lots of Snow North

  21-11-2019 16:35
  
  While Sault Ste. Marie is seeing rain and temperatures above freezing, just north of here is a winter wonderland.  Rain turns to snow around Pancake Bay north to Wawa and White River. Sault Ste. Marie will remain on the warm sector  allowing rain / drizzle for most of the day, however temperatures are expected to […]
  
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• Mini Pop Kids come to Sault

  21-11-2019 16:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Mini Pop Kids drop by Sault Ste. Marie to promote a new album.Read More
  
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• ‘Tis The Season

  21-11-2019 16:15
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) works all year to keep Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers, and is making it a particular focus during its Festive RIDE campaign that officially begins this weekend. Police services across the province take part in holiday RIDE programs aimed at taking alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers off our roads. Thanks […]
  
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• Garage burns on Trunk Road

  21-11-2019 15:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters battle a garage fire at 1239 Trunk Rd., on Thursday morning. The fire was reported at about 8:30 a.m. Traffic on Trunk, near Esso Travel Centre, was reduced to one lane in each direction. Read More
  
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• Letter: Open Letter to Fellow Residents of Sault Ste. Marie and Area - SaultOnline.com

  21-11-2019 09:00
  
  Letter: Open Letter to Fellow Residents of Sault Ste. Marie and Area  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Infants more vulnerable to measles than previously thought: study

  21-11-2019 06:15
  
  TORONTO — A new study suggests infants are more vulnerable to measles infection than previously thought. The findings debunk notions that most babies are protected for much of their first year by maternal antibodies passed on through pregnancy. In fact, Toronto researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children and Public Health Ontario say the vast […]
  
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• New “Boomer” to be unveiled Friday evening at the GLC

  21-11-2019 00:19
  
  Algoma Thunderbirds Basketball Teams Tip-Off against Windsor Lancers On Friday for Last Home Games Before Holiday Break After an exciting overtime victory last weekend against the nationally-ranked University of Ottawa Gee Gee’s, the Algoma U Women’s basketball team is eager to hit the home court again this weekend to take on the Windsor Lancers in OUA […]
  
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• #CRIMEWATCH Theft of a Youth ATV

  21-11-2019 00:14
  
  Crime Stoppers and the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying suspects involved in the theft of an ATV. On November 15, 2019, unknown suspects attended a residence on Indiana Avenue, Blind River, Ontario. The Suspects walked to the rear of the residence and gained entry to a shed in the […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Ginalisa Fusco

  21-11-2019 00:11
  
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Ginalisa Fusco, 26, who is wanted for: CC 344(1)(B) ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE X 2 CC 333.1 THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 X 2 CC 264.1(1)(A) UTTER THREATS CC 354(1)(A) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY […]
  
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• New Trudeau cabinet must prioritize Phoenix deal, ‘fair’ contract: PSAC

  21-11-2019 00:08
  
  OTTAWA — The country’s largest civil service union isn’t waiting for the prime minister to give marching orders to his new cabinet, offering up its own suggestions for government priorities in the coming months. The Public Service Alliance of Canada is set to release an open “mandate letter” of sorts to Justin Trudeau and his Treasury […]
  
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