Sault Ste. Marie news

• Investigating the Ukraine Airlines crash outside Tehran

  08-01-2020 23:07
  
  OTTAWA — The crash of an airplane, anywhere in the world, launches an investigative process with standards for what evidence needs to be collected and who can be involved. Here’s how it might work after the crash of a Ukrainian airliner flying from Tehran to Kyiv, with many Canadians aboard. Who is involved? Under rules […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Derek Joseph Roberts

  08-01-2020 22:41
  
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Derek Joseph Roberts, 40, who is wanted for: CC 145(5)(B) FAIL TO APPEAR COURT CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO APPEAR COURT CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER CC 348(1)(A) BREAK ENTER AND COMMIT CC 733.1(1) BREACH OF PROBATION X 2 […]
  
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• Want Your Work Featured in a Local Gallery?

  08-01-2020 22:34
  
  Are you a local artist? Would you like a space to exhibit your work? Would you like your work to be promoted to an online web and social media audience? Know someone who would? We want to support you! The Arts Council is currently enlisting artists to be featured for monthly exhibits in our Dawaa […]
  
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• Giant Tiger will open Sault store

  08-01-2020 22:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Canadian discount chain Giant Tiger will open a Sault Ste. Marie location this summer following an online petition and a Facebook group hailing the business to set up shop in the city.Read More
  
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• Giant Tiger plans Sault store

  08-01-2020 22:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Canadian discount chain Giant Tiger will open a Sault Ste. Marie location this summer following an online petition and a Facebook group hailing the business to set up shop in the city.Read More
  
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• Harry and Meghan’s ties to Canada amid plans to split time with North America

  08-01-2020 22:17
  
  TORONTO — Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s decision to “step back” from royal duties and make North America their part-time home has spurred much speculation about where the royals will settle. Not surprisingly, Canadian cities are high on the list of possibilities, especially given the couple’s decision to spend Christmas and New Year’s in the […]
  
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• Rural and Northern Immigration pilot launch delayed in some communities

  08-01-2020 22:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie is only one of three communities who have officially launched its Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. Read More
  
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• Sault one of three communities to launch Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

  08-01-2020 22:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie is only one of three communities who have officially launched its Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. Read More
  
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• Canada will consider more aid for Australia as bushfires burn across country

  08-01-2020 21:56
  
  OTTAWA — Nearly 100 Canadian fire experts have been sent to Australia to help battle one of the worst wildfire seasons the country has ever seen. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canada is willing to do more to help, but a spokesman from his office says all Australia has requested so far is more […]
  
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• BYE, Donald Joseph

  08-01-2020 21:52
  
  Passed away suddenly as a result of an accident, on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 66. Dear son of Joseph and the late Joy Bye. Loving father of Bradley “Boomer” Bye (Tammy Gray), Tyler Bye (Leila Jarrell) and Tyson Bye (Kearstin Bye). Proud grandfather of Courtney Beriault, Cheboe Bye (Destiny), Chelsee Bye, […]
  
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• HLADKI, Vince

  08-01-2020 21:50
  
  It is with heavy hearts and souls that we announce the passing of Vince with his family at his bedside at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the age of 69. Loving husband of 43 years to Linda. Predeceased by his parents Barbara and Vince Hladki. Son-in-law of the late Joyce […]
  
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• WATSON, Joyce Norine

  08-01-2020 21:48
  
  Joyce Norine Watson passed away in the morning of Friday, January 3, 2020 at Sault Area Hospital. Joyce was born October 27, 1923 in Kingston Ontario to Captain John and Elda Norine Watson (Ross). She is preceded in death by her parents, her dear friend Sister Marjory, her brother Ross Watson, and her sister Joan […]
  
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• CORY, Pamela Annette Faith

  08-01-2020 21:40
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the age of 44. Beloved partner and best friend of Kirk Kilbourne. Cherished mother of Tyler Ralph (Jessica), April Ralph, Allesha Schwemler (Jordan) and Dakota Schwemler. Loving daughter of the late Kathleen and the late Clarence Williamson. Proud grandma of Sienna, […]
  
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• Iran attack underscores need for new air defences: Canadian Army

  08-01-2020 21:25
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Army says the launching of Iranian missiles against military bases in Iraq highlights the need for a new system to defend Canadian troops against enemy air attacks from aircraft, missiles and drones. Iran fired missiles at two military bases in Iraq on Tuesday, including one that has housed Canadian troops for more […]
  
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• ADSB Takes Part in One-Day Strike

  08-01-2020 21:08
  
  High school teachers with the Algoma District School Board took part in a one-day strike on Wednesday, along with select boards across the province. “We’re hoping that the government will see that we are being serious, that we want to negotiate in good faith with them to fight for the rights of our students and […]
  
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• Darbishire played hits on CKCY

  08-01-2020 21:02 via saultstar.com
  
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• City services at "standard," KMPG report concludes

  08-01-2020 20:38 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is generally providing mandatory services “at standard” levels but doesn’t spend enough money on some of the extras. Read More
  
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• Air Canada adjusts route to Dubai following restrictions in Persian Gulf region

  08-01-2020 19:04
  
  TORONTO — Air Canada says it is rerouting its flights to Dubai amid uncertainty in the Middle East due to a military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. The airline says it hasn’t used Iranian airspace since the middle of last year and will now also avoid Iraq’s airspace — affecting its five-times per week service to Dubai, a major commercial hub in […]
  
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• 63 Canadians dead in Iran plane crash

  08-01-2020 18:33
  
  TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed his government will get answers after a Ukrainian passenger jet crashed, killing 63 Canadians, just minutes after taking off from Iran’s capital. The flight included many international students and a family of four. Trudeau said Wednesday his foreign minister is in touch with the government of Ukraine […]
  
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• Health groups take aim at flavoured vapes in new public awareness campaign

  08-01-2020 18:11
  
  TORONTO — Two Canadian health advocacy groups are launching a public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of flavoured vape products. The Canadian Lung Association and Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada have partnered to create the campaign which launches today. The groups say the vaping products, many of which have candy and dessert flavoured names, are designed to […]
  
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• Anti-Racism Action Program

  08-01-2020 17:22
  
  “lack of knowledge of the other, as well as current rumours, stereotypes and prejudices about the other unknown person” Cities Free of Rumours   Monday night, the Council approved the Anti-Racism Action Program (ARAP) application. The City applied for $33,000. The program funded by the Federal government with no financial cost to the City.   […]
  
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• Trudeau pledges Canadian support to investigation of Iran plane crash

  08-01-2020 16:46
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will work with its international partners to thoroughly investigate the cause of the plane crash in Iran that killed 63 Canadians. Trudeau says Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Transport Minister Marc Garneau are reaching out to their international counterparts. Garneau said on Twitter that Canada would offer technical assistance in […]
  
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• The Solo Family Says Thank You and Farewell

  08-01-2020 16:29
  
  Chef and Owner, Chris Lepore, has decided to make a career change this 2020. Chris has decided to close his restaurant on Queen Street known as “Solo Trattoria.” The popular Italian and Mediterranean restaurant has been in operation for over twelve years and offers favourite dishes like Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Seafood Risotto. Mr. Lepore wishes […]
  
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• No big Lotto Max wins in Sault

  08-01-2020 14:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Sudbury is the closest city where a ticket to win a major prize in Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw was sold.Read More
  
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• Three in serious condition after shooting in central Ottawa

  08-01-2020 14:26
  
  Ottawa paramedics say they’ve taken three people to hospital following a shooting incident in the central part of the city. Superintendent Hilton Radford says the three patients suffered gunshot wounds and were in serious condition. Radford says they responded at 7:30 a.m. in the area of Bank Street and Gilmour Street. Police say in a tweet that “many injuries” […]
  
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• Sault shut out of big Lotto Max wins

  08-01-2020 14:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Sudbury is the closest city where a ticket to win a major prize in Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw was sold.Read More
  
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• Talks continue for TV reporter's case

  08-01-2020 13:40 via saultstar.com
  
  The case of a well-known local journalist facing 10 child pornography-related and one cocaine possession charges did not get resolved Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Thunderbirds take on Express tonight

  08-01-2020 13:34
  
  Wednesday night hockey takes place tonight at the John Rhodes Community Centre as the Soo Thunderbirds will take on the Espanola Express at 7:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds enter tonight’s game with a record of 21 wins, 13 losses, 2 overtime losses and 3 shootout losses, good for 47 points and third place in the NOJHL’s […]
  
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• Single ticket holder in Brampton takes record $70 million Lotto Max Jackpot

  08-01-2020 13:34
  
  A single winning ticket for the whopping $70 million LOTTO MAX jackpot from last night’s, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, draw was sold in Brampton. Once the ticket holder(s) comes forward to claim their prize, this will be the biggest lottery prize ever awarded in Canadian history! Last night’s draw also produced some other big wins […]
  
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• New poll suggests Tories know what they want in a new leader but not whom to pick

  08-01-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — A new poll finds Conservative voters are far more sure about what they want in a new leader for their party than they are about who should fill that job. A Leger Marketing survey suggests 29 per cent of decided Conservative voters either don’t have an answer or don’t want to give one when asked […]
  
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• Streaming companies like Netflix will have to fund Canadian content: CRTC chair

  08-01-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s broadcast and telecom regulator says it’s inevitable that foreign media companies streaming content into Canada, including Netflix and Amazon, will have to make an “equitable” contribution to the production of Canadian content. But the chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says it’s not as simple as making those companies pay […]
  
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• One-day teacher strike to close schools in eight boards in Ontario

  08-01-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Schools in several boards across the province will be closed today, as the union representing high school teachers stages a one-day strike. It is the latest in the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation’s series of rotating strikes during a contentious round of bargaining with the province. President Harvey Bischof says he would call […]
  
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• Unanimous selections highlight 1st high school basketball polls - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Unanimous selections highlight 1st high school basketball polls  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rudyard Students of the Month/November - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Rudyard Students of the Month/November  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Giving white-nose the cold shoulder - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Giving white-nose the cold shoulder  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Giant Tiger in Sault Ste. Marie is no longer a tall "tail" - Canada NewsWire

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Giant Tiger in Sault Ste. Marie is no longer a tall "tail"  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Fugitive tycoon Ghosn: Japan arrest was a plot - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Fugitive tycoon Ghosn: Japan arrest was a plot  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Blue Devils compete at Heritage Muzz Relays - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-01-2020 09:00
  Blue Devils compete at Heritage Muzz Relays  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Algoma Power reschedules planned outage north of Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  08-01-2020 09:00
  
  Algoma Power reschedules planned outage north of Sault Ste. Marie  SooToday.com
  
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• Snow Squall Warning Issued For Overnight

  08-01-2020 02:47
  
  Snow squall warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Brief, intense snowfall is expected this evening from a frontal snow squall. A cold front moving southeastward across the region will give near zero visibilities in snow and blowing […]
  
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• UPDATED: Planned power outage for areas north of Sault

  08-01-2020 01:13
  
  Please be advised, there will be a delay in Algoma Power’s electrical service interruption today for all customers fed from the Goulais Substation including Heyden, Searchmont, Havilland Shores Drive, Four Seasons Drive, Bluewater and Goulais. Wednesday January 8, 2020 between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00 pm with no alternate date. This interruption is required […]
  
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• Planned power outage for areas north of Sault tomorrow

  08-01-2020 01:13
  
  Please be advised, Algoma Power requires an electrical service interruption for all customers fed from the Goulais Substation including Heyden, Searchmont, Havilland Shores Drive, Four Seasons Drive, Bluewater and Goulais. Wednesday January 8, 2020 between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00 pm with no alternate date. This interruption is required for necessary repairs inside the […]
  
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