Sault Ste. Marie news

• New foreign minister presses for Canadian detainees with China counterpart

  24-11-2019 23:48
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s new foreign affairs minister hit the ground running this weekend, spending an hour in face-to-face talks with his Chinese counterpart over the fate of two Canadian men that the Trudeau government maintains are being arbitrarily detained. Francois-Philippe Champagne, who was shuffled into the new portfolio on Wednesday, spoke with China’s Wang Yi on […]
  
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• Video: Toystock Helps Christmas Cheer for 8th Year

  24-11-2019 22:35
  
  The 8th annual Toystock fundraiser kicked off at noon on Sunday at Northern Grand Gardens, once again taking donations of toys for Christmas Cheer. This event included 10 bands over 10 hours, as well as face painting, a retro gaming station, colouring area and a photo booth, and was in conjunction with the 104.3 FM […]
  
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• Video: Breakfast With Santa Sells Out; Raises Over $2,000 for Lung Association

  24-11-2019 22:28
  
  Around 500 people ate a pancake breakfast with Santa at the Station Mall on Sunday morning to support the local Lung Association. Children also had the opportunity to enjoy crafts, a magician and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Lung Association Manager of Community Engagement, Grace Briglio, said this 20+ year event almost always sells […]
  
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• Ottawa to argue appeal of tribunal order to compensate First Nations children

  24-11-2019 19:39
  
  OTTAWA — Federal lawyers will be in court on Monday to argue the government’s appeal of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that ordered Ottawa to pay billions of dollars in compensation to First Nations children and their families. The tribunal’s September ruling came shortly before the start of the federal election campaign. It ordered the federal government to pay $40,000 for every First Nations […]
  
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• Thunderbirds pick up a point in thriller vs Lumberjacks

  24-11-2019 15:11
  
  After dropping a 4-1 decision to the Powassan Voodoos on Friday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action just twenty four hours later on Saturday night as they took on the Hearst Lumberjacks. It was also the Lumberjacks first visit to the John Rhodes since they eliminated […]
  
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• “If We Don’t Take a Stance Now, It Will Be Too Late;” Saultites Protest Ferrochrome Smelter

  24-11-2019 15:06
  
  Saultites on both sides of the border gathered in unity on Saturday afternoon to protest the proposed ferrochrome smelter plant, set to be located on Algoma Steel property starting in 2025, and up and running by 2028. Locally, approximately 30 people were at the boardwalk by the Delta Hotel, whilst a large group gathered at […]
  
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• MCMILLAN, Linda (nee Dore)

  24-11-2019 14:55
  
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View with her family by her side on Thursday November 21, 2019 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Pat. Loving mother of Pat Jr. (Pam) and Brent (Laurie). Grandma of Madison, Megan, Caleb and Kayla. Predeceased by her parents Lily and Albert Dore. Sister of Patti Pratt […]
  
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• BURNS, Amelia Roga

  24-11-2019 14:52
  
  1926 to 2019 ~ With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Amelia Burns. Surrounded by her loving family, she went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 22 nd , 2019, in her 94th year. She was married 68 years to her cherished partner in life, the late James Burns […]
  
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• DIDANIELI, Mario

  24-11-2019 14:46
  
  Passed away peacefully at Van Daele Nursing Home on Friday, November 22, 2019. Mario was born September 24, 1927 Fiume Veneto Italy. He is survived by loving wife of 67 years Adriana (nee Santarossa), his children Marilyn Levesque (Philippe) and Joseph DiDanieli (Maria), and his grandchildren André Levesque, Julia and Emily DiDanieli. Son of the […]
  
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• KENT, Edward ‘Budd’

  24-11-2019 14:43
  
  Peacefully at ARCH on Thursday November 21, 2019 in his 78th year. Loving husband of Donna. Father of David Kent (Lori). Stepfather of Scott Eddy (Myra) and Laura Eddy. Proud Grandpa Budd of Rachel Kent, Amanda Kent (Travis Greer), Joshua Eddy (Sheena), Matthew Eddy (Danica Small), Rebecca Selin (Daniel Armstrong), Lydia Selin (Kailaan Walker) and […]
  
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• HURLEY, Lorna (nee McMillan)

  24-11-2019 14:41
  
  Unexpectedly after a long battle at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday November 22, 2019 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Leslie for 40 years. Loving mother of Will (Emily) and the late Steven. Grandmother of Payge, Isaac and Dylan. Predeceased by her parents Lorne and Janet McMillan. Sister of Kelly (Mel), Colleen […]
  
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• Canada’s U.S., NATO allies developing divergent views on weaponizing space

  24-11-2019 12:00
  
  OTTAWA — The NATO military alliance looked to space, the final frontier, earlier this week as members formally recognized the cosmos as integral to their mutual security, agreeing to bolster ways to defend their satellites and other space-based infrastructure from enemy attacks. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg insisted the measure was purely defensive and did […]
  
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• No winning ticket for Saturday night’s $11 million Lotto 649 jackpot

  24-11-2019 11:56
  
  TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $11 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Nov. 27 will be approximately $14 million.
  
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• Job Creation in Sault Ste. Marie - Lake Superior News

  24-11-2019 09:00
  
  Job Creation in Sault Ste. Marie  Lake Superior News
  
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• Pettenuzzo was star hurler

  24-11-2019 04:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Reno Pettenuzzo’s mastery on the mound propelled Sault Ste. Marie’s Northerners to three all-Ontario Senior B championships in 1960s.Read More
  
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• Santa parade is family fun

  24-11-2019 03:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Candice DiCorpo still enjoys a parade.Read More
  
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• Sault warms to Santa: GALLERY

  24-11-2019 03:01 via saultstar.com
  
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• Alessia Cara, Will Arnett among those honoured at Canada’s Walk of Fame

  24-11-2019 02:37
  
  TORONTO — Alessia Cara says getting recognition at this year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame gala event ranks among the most tremendous honours she’s received in her career. “I feel like getting acknowledged by your own country in this way is huge,” the 23-year-old performer said on the red carpet before she received the special 2019 Allan Slaight Music […]
  
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