Sault Ste. Marie news

• Police arrest London, Ont., man after woman defrauded of $1.25 million

  09-12-2019 23:47
  
  LONDON, Ont. — A 33-year-old man from London, Ont., is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than a million dollars from an elderly woman. The London Police Service offered few details about the alleged fraud, which they allege took place between 2013 and 2018 and resulted in the woman losing $1.25 million. They say the suspect […]
  
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• CHAPLIN, Florence

  09-12-2019 21:38
  
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of the late Carol Butler (Stephen), Robert (Margaret) and Stewart (Susan). Cherished grandma of Dale, Derek, Barbara, Krista, Shannon and Richard. Proud great grandmother of 5. Predeceased by her parents Thomas […]
  
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• FIORAMANTI, Tony (Antonio)

  09-12-2019 21:37
  
  Passed away peacefully with his son by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, December 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Pat for 60 years. Dear father of Butch and Doug (Bea), and grandfather of Sara. Son of the late Maria and Frank, and son-in-law of Ken and Gladys Graham. Dear brother of Joyce […]
  
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• BEATON, Victor Angus

  09-12-2019 21:34
  
  September 26, 1931 to December 8, 2019 ~ Peacefully at Algoma Manor at the age of 88. Son of the late Norman and Sarah Beaton (nee Bird). Brother of Loreen Knight, the late Chester (June) and the late Floyd (Elaine). Remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at […]
  
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• LATO, Evelyn

  09-12-2019 21:31
  
  With heavy hearts, the family of Evelyn announces her peaceful passing on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the age of 83. We take great comfort knowing she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Victor and her loving son Terry. Loving and devoted mother of Victor Jr. (Wahnita), Raymond and Lori Mills (Trevor). Evelyn will […]
  
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• Help the OPP stuff a cruiser!

  09-12-2019 21:29
  
  The Sault OPP are requesting public’s assistance in this year’s Stuff a Cruiser On Saturday December 14, 2019, officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment will be collecting food and other items in support of the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen. A local Soo Pee Wee league team will also be […]
  
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• Ontario cancels planned future cuts to legal aid; this year’s cut remains

  09-12-2019 19:27
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s attorney general is partly backing down on planned cuts to legal aid funding. Doug Downey says there won’t be further reductions to Legal Aid Ontario’s budget after this year. However this year’s cut of $133 million — or 30 per cent of its funding — remains. The Progressive Conservative government’s spring budget had planned successive […]
  
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• Weekend Recap and Athlete of the week

  09-12-2019 19:25
  
  MEN’S HOCKEY GAME 1: SAULT COUGARS vs MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES MILWAUKEE, WI – Coming off an almost 3-week layoff, in game 1 vs Marquette University the Cougars came out sharp and ready to play.  The Cougars would pressure Marquette early and Tanner Mayne would open the scoring for Sault College 5 minutes into the opening […]
  
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• Deal on new Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement close

  09-12-2019 19:23
  
  OTTAWA — A deal on amending the new North American free trade agreement appears close following a busy weekend, with hopes Canada, Mexico and the United States will approve a rewritten deal in the next 24 hours. The deal was signed by the three countries last year, but U.S. ratification has been stalled for months as […]
  
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• Feds charge Volkswagen with violating environment law for faking emissions tests

  09-12-2019 19:15
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is charging Volkswagen for allegedly importing cars into Canada that company executives knew violated emissions standards. The German automaker faces 58 charges for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for bringing 128,000 cars into Canada with illegal emissions between 2008 and 2015. The company faces another two charges for providing misleading information. Canada’s case […]
  
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• BENOIT, Ed

  09-12-2019 19:12
  
  You can never say he was a quitter, he fought ’til the bitter end. He was brave and selfless but the cancer just grew too strong. Ed was an amazing father, loving his children with all he had. As a husband Amanda could not have dreamt up a more perfect match. He was a kind […]
  
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• Wawa Festive Ride Check Yields Drug Seizure

  09-12-2019 19:08
  
  (WAWA, ON) – On December 7, 2019, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Festive RIDE checkpoint on Highway 17 in Bailloquet Township, Ontario. A northbound motor vehicle pulled up to the checkpoint and the rear passenger was observed not wearing a seat […]
  
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• 12 Days of Christmas Vacation Draw#9

  09-12-2019 19:05
  
  On the eighth day of Christmas, Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District gave away a trip to Chicago, Illinois valued at $2,200. DECEMBER 9 TRIP WINNER:  Sandra Wallenius Ticket #266 The next draw will take place Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The tenth draw of the 12 Days of Christmas […]
  
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• MARSHALL, Wallace (Wally)

  09-12-2019 19:00
  
  Passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the age of 59. Father of Melanie and the late Shannon. Grandfather of Anna and Issac. Wally is predeceased by his parents Leona and Loren Marshall. Wally is lovingly remembered by his brothers Larry (Joan), George (Pam), Ronnie (Debbie) and sisters Judy (late Maurice) and Lorna. Wally […]
  
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• Unfinished hides, residential schools in major Ottawa Indigenous art exhibition

  09-12-2019 18:55
  
  OTTAWA — When you walk through the doors of the National Gallery of Canada and spy children playing on a massive new art installation now gracing the main entrance, it’s clear the gallery’s new Indigenous art exhibition is re-writing the rules. The installation, created by internationally renowned Sami artist and architect Joar Nango from Norway, is a two-storey structure that […]
  
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• Nordik Institute To Co-Host C2UEXPO 2020

  09-12-2019 18:22
  
  NORDIK Institute, Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig are proud to host the 8th C2UExpo (Community-College-University Exposition) May 12th-14th, 2020. The conference theme is Culture Place, and Resilience. C2UExpo is a Canadian-led international conference designed to showcase best practices in community-campus partnerships worldwide, create a space for collaboration around key issues, and foster ideas for […]
  
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• IP-based phone service providers to use technology to tackle caller ID spoofing

  09-12-2019 17:58
  
  OTTAWA — Canadian providers of Internet-based phone systems should be able to adopt new technology next year that goes after fake phone calls. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says telecom companies should be able to implement systems by Sept. 30, 2020 that will help consumers using IP-based phone systems verify whether incoming calls are from legitimate people, businesses […]
  
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• Erica wins $50,000 heading into the holidays!

  09-12-2019 16:11
  
  On December 4th at 11am, Erica Seyler of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won $50,000 in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) inaugural electronic and online 50/50 draw. One of her numbers, A-6898206, was drawn electronically. SAHF have confirmed her purchase and validated the winning ticket. “It’s been a very emotional week” says Erica, “I bought […]
  
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• Suspicious Fires in Wawa

  09-12-2019 16:01
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in solving two suspicious fires. On the morning of November 29,2019 the Wawa Fire Department responded to a structure fire in an abandoned motel on Pinewood Drive. Several hours later, firefighters responded to another fire in an abandoned home on Third Avenue, […]
  
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• Join local author for a mindful journey with whisky as your guide

  09-12-2019 15:43
  
  This coming Tuesday December 10th, 2019, there will be a book launch party and whisky tasting at Odeno’s Pub at Sault College (formerly known as the Outback).  Join John Clement, the Wandering Whisky Whisperer, for a book reading, and book signing for the launch of his second book, titled: Exceptional Experiences of the Wandering Whisky […]
  
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• Thunderbirds score eleven vs Wildcats once again

  09-12-2019 14:36
  
  After defeating the Soo Eagles 4-1 on Saturday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre and moving into sole possession of third place in the West Division, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action just twenty four hours later on Sunday night for a home game against the last place Elliot Lake Wildcats. The […]
  
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• SIKLOSI, Peter Zoltan

  09-12-2019 13:59
  
  It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our father at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved husband, reunited once again for eternity with the love of his life Mary. Father of Peter S. Siklosi (Anne), Susan Madigan (Steve) and Michael Siklosi (Linda). […]
  
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• KAY, Margaret

  09-12-2019 13:56
  
  March 13,1932 to December 7, 2019 ~ Peacefully at Algoma Manor at age 87 with her husband Alex of 66 years by her side. Beloved wife of Alex Kay. Loving mother of Rick (Janet) and Merv (Patti). Grandma Kay will be dearly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Margaret will be fondly […]
  
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• DAGENAIS, Armand

  09-12-2019 13:52
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, December 8, 2019 with loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Leonie of 47 years. Loving father of Steven, Darryl and Cindy. Proud grandfather of Sabrina, Emma, SkyeLyn, Madison, Adam, Omar and great grandfather of Roman. Armand will also be missed by his siblings and many […]
  
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• PARSONS, Raymond Wilfred

  09-12-2019 13:49
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 64. Caring husband of Aldene Magill. Father to Casper the parrot and Riley the Great Pyrenees. Dear brother of Linda Shaughnessy (late Larry) and Bryan Parsons of New Zealand. Brother-in-law of Vaughn (Barb Potocnik), Barry (Anne), the […]
  
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• Toronto-shot series ‘The Expanse’ returns this week, thanks to fan base

  09-12-2019 13:00
  
  TORONTO — They call themselves the Screaming Firehawks. They’re passionate fans of the Toronto-shot series “The Expanse” who quickly formed an online army of sorts when the show wasn’t renewed by Syfy channel after its third season last year. They culled about 150,000 petition signatures, amassed a campaign team to resurrect the show, and raised about $5,000 to fly […]
  
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• Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled

  09-12-2019 10:00
  
  TORONTO — The official portrait of Ontario’s first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today. TVO reports that Kathleen Wynne’s picture was done by artist Linda Kooluris-Dobbs, who also painted the official portraits of former premier David Peterson and former lieutenant-governor Hal Jackman. Wynne became premier in 2013 after winning […]
  
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• Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

  09-12-2019 06:09
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians who identify as visible minorities do not have the same access to investments and other sources of wealth as non-racialized people, suggests a new report on income inequality that looks at the financial impact of racism beyond jobs and wages. “Employment income is the sole or main source of income for most Canadians, and […]
  
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• Weather Statement: Freezing Rain Likely Monday

  09-12-2019 04:05
  
  Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Freezing rain likely Monday. Precipitation associated with an approaching Colorado Low will move into portions of northeastern Ontario Monday morning or early afternoon. Several hours of freezing rain are possible in some areas from Monday afternoon into the evening. At this point, […]
  
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