Sault Ste. Marie news

• Keefe hits the ice with Leafs in Toronto for 1st time: ‘He’s really passionate’

  25-11-2019 22:53
  
  TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe finally got an opportunity to take a breath. In the whirlwind 96 hours since taking over for the fired Mike Babcock on Wednesday, the newly-minted head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs barely had time to process anything other than what was right in front of him. Keefe rushed to join the scuffling team […]
  
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• Elementary, high school teachers to start work-to-rule campaigns Tuesday

  25-11-2019 22:31
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s public elementary and high school teachers start work-to-rule campaigns Tuesday, as they say months of contract talks have produced little progress. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation say their members will start withdrawing some administrative services, such as putting comments on report cards, attending certain […]
  
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• Person found dead in fire at commercial building in Niagara Falls, Ont.

  25-11-2019 22:05
  
  NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — One person has been found dead after a fire at a commercial building in Niagara Falls, Ont. Niagara Regional Police say the blaze broke out at the unused building Sunday morning. Crews were on the scene most of the day fighting the fire, which made the building unsafe to enter. Police […]
  
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• OSSTF to launch work to rule job action

  25-11-2019 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  More than 400 Ontario Secondary School Teachers in the Sault and Algoma will begin their first provincial level job action Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Local Unions Picket for CN Worker Safety

  25-11-2019 21:03
  
  The Sault Ste Marie and District Labour Council and Affiliates stood shoulder to shoulder with local striking Teamster Rail workers on Monday afternoon at the rail gate on Carmen’s Way to hold employers accountable for the safety of their workers and send a message to local MP Terry Sheehan to tell him to stand up […]
  
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• Weekend Recap & Athletes of the Week

  25-11-2019 19:54
  
  WOMEN’S HOCKEY GAME 1: SAULT COUGARS vs CHICAGO LOYOLA RAMBLERS CHICAGO, Ill – The Sault College Women’s ACHA Division II hockey team rolled into Chicago this weekend looking to improve on their 2-3 record in the Central Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association league play. The Cougars dominated Loyola University in game one with a 9-1 win […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: Theft from Hilltribe

  25-11-2019 19:02
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft under $5000. On October 23, 2019, an unknown female attended Hilltribe in the Station Mall and proceeded to select 3 pairs of wool mittens. The suspect left the store without paying for […]
  
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• ROSS, Jessie Elizabeth

  25-11-2019 18:17
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, November 23, 2019 with family at her side at the age of 85. Loving mother of Allan (Ann), Oliver (Grace), Linda Shrigley, Brenda, Arnold (Sylvia) and Greg (Debbie). Proud grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 16 and great great grandmother of three. Dear sister of the late […]
  
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• VIDEO: 2019 Rotary Santa Claus Parade

  25-11-2019 18:15
  
  If you missed the LIVE ONNtv broadcast of the 2019 Santa Claus Parade, never fear! You can view the entire parade with hosts Tami Rydall and Alex Parr right here!
  
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• JOLIN, Mary-Jane (nee Labbee)

  25-11-2019 18:15
  
  Unexpectedly at Health Sciences North in Sudbury on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Norman. Loving mother of Norm and Tammy-Lynn Stefanizzi (Mike). Mary-Jane will be remembered by her 3 beautiful granddaughters Myah, Keira and Araya. Predeceased by her parents Lucien and Beatrice (nee Laforge). Sister of the late Sonny (Diane), Lillian King (late Stanley), Beatrice King (late Lloyd), […]
  
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• KAHTAVA, Mary Jane Margaret (nee Yule)

  25-11-2019 17:52
  
  Passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Jouko. Loving mother of the late George (Fay), Grant (Maria) and Gregory. Caring grandmother of Allen Evans (Crystal & ggson Logan), Luke (Jessie & ggsons Trysten, Zackary, Sylas & ggdaughter Jayne), Mathew (Andrea & ggdaughter Charlott ), Peter […]
  
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• Open Letter to Mayor Provenzano

  25-11-2019 15:56
  
  Dear Mayor Provenzano: My name is Jim Coyle and I was born and raised in our beloved City of Sault Ste. Marie.  I am a retired secondary school teacher of English and Philosophy, and I have returned to the Sault recently to enjoy my retirement in my hometown.  However, my pleasure at being back in […]
  
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• Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 1.0 per cent in August

  25-11-2019 14:51
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale trade rose 1.0 per cent to $65.1 billion in September, boosted by gains in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector. The move higher reversed a drop of 1.2 per cent in August. Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.3 per cent, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv. […]
  
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• Tour of interim House of Commons blends architecture with civic literacy

  25-11-2019 14:00
  
  OTTAWA — The sunlit glass and aluminum ceiling soaring above the temporary home of the House of Commons inside a restored building on Parliament Hill has been getting a lot of attention. It is the more traditional, reconstructed copper roof lining the interior facade around it, however, that gives a better idea of what a […]
  
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• Kirkland Lake Gold to acquire Detour Gold in stock deal worth $4.9 billion

  25-11-2019 13:37
  
  TORONTO — Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Detour Gold Corp. in a deal that values the company at about $4.9 billion. Under the agreement, Detour Gold shareholders will receive 0.4343 of a Kirkland Lake share for each Detour Gold share they hold. The exchange ratio implies a value of $27.50 per […]
  
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• Deadline to enter Ontario Liberal leadership race today

  25-11-2019 10:00
  
  TORONTO — It’s the last day for Liberals hoping to lead Ontario’s provincial party to throw their hats in the ring. The deadline for candidates to enter the leadership race is set for 5 p.m. Former cabinet ministers Steven Del Duca, Michael Coteau and Mitzie Hunter are in the leadership contest, as are former party candidates […]
  
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• OHL Roundup: Wright scores winner, Frontenacs edge Steelheads 3-2

  25-11-2019 01:38
  
  KINGSTON, Ont. — Shane Wright broke a tie in the third period with his second goal of the game, leading the Kingston Frontenacs to a 3-2 victory over the Mississauga Steelheads on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Jake Murray also scored and added an assist for Kingston (5-14-4). James Hardie tied the game on […]
  
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