Sault Ste. Marie news

• Verbatim: PM Justin Trudeau says Iranian missile likely downed plane

  09-01-2020 22:56
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that intelligence from multiple sources indicates an Iranian surface-to-air missile downed the Ukraine International Airlines flight that crashed outside Tehran, killing all on board including 138 people who were headed to Canada. Here is his opening statement: What happened yesterday was a tragedy — a tragedy that […]
  
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• Mayor wants council to back plan to fund post-secondary institution, community initiatives

  09-01-2020 22:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Mayor Christian Provenzano wants to tuck away a few dollars for Sault Ste. Marie’s post-secondary institutions. Read More
  
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• Jazzy 'kept on coming back' to join Mini Pop Kids

  09-01-2020 21:53 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ramp up push for Level 3 facility: Gardi

  09-01-2020 20:58 via saultstar.com
  
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• Rootenberg loses bid to stay conviction

  09-01-2020 20:47 via saultstar.com
  
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• You’re Invited to a Party!

  09-01-2020 19:55
  
  Be sure to join us at St. Vincent Place this Monday at 6:30pm to help us launch the event that makes it FUN to be cold – the Coldest Night of the Year! At this year’s CNOY Launch Party, you’ll be able to hear Dave Mornix share his story about how St. Vincent Place helped […]
  
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• Elementary teachers in Ontario plan rotating strikes amid contract talks

  09-01-2020 19:50
  
  TORONTO — Elementary teachers in Ontario say they will start rotating strikes on Jan. 20 unless there is significant progress in contract talks. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says “if the government refuses to address critical issues” by Jan. 17, they will start a full withdrawal of services on a rotating basis. Union president […]
  
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• Ontario ombudsman launches probe of Landlord and Tenant Board delays

  09-01-2020 19:44
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s ombudsman is launching an investigation into delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Paul Dube says case backlogs at the board are getting worse and complaints to the ombudsman’s office about long waits for hearings and decisions are increasing. He says the office received more than 200 complaints about the board in […]
  
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• A timeline of the relationship between Iran and Canada

  09-01-2020 19:35
  
  OTTAWA — It has been 65 years since Canada and Iran first established diplomatic ties. Those have frayed and been mended many times before the deadly crash of a Ukraine International Airlines flight near Tehran killed all on board, including 63 Canadians and dozens more passengers bound for Canada. Here is a brief timeline of […]
  
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• Minister of Education on EQAO Testing

  09-01-2020 19:25
  
  Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding the upcoming province-wide EQAO Grade 9 math assessment yesterday: “The EQAO Grade 9 math test provides valuable information to students, families, and the province about how students are performing in critical math skills and concepts. It also supports improved teaching and learning. It should not […]
  
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• CAUSLEY, Raymond John

  09-01-2020 19:22
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the age of 52. Dear brother of Paul Causley, Winston Causley, Jennifer Causley and Jeannette Rose. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Joseph Pearce, Anne Marie, Alex Causley and Alexis Rose. Following Raymond’s wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial donations […]
  
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• Two teens charged in assault that leaves victim with life-threatening injuries

  09-01-2020 19:13
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say two teenagers are in custody after a break-in and assault that left one person with life-threatening injuries. Officers were en route to a break and enter call at a home on the city’s south side early Thursday when they spotted footprints in the snow. The force says […]
  
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• UPDATED: Power Outage in the West End of City

  09-01-2020 19:12
  
  UPDATE: 1;18pm PUC report that all customers have now been restored Previous Report PUC is advising of an unplanned electrical service interruption affecting 536 customers in the west end of the city. Areas affected are: Third Line north to City limits and east of Maki Road north to Lakeshore Drive south of Second Line west […]
  
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• Power Outage in the West End of City

  09-01-2020 19:12
  
  PUC is advising of an unplanned electrical service interruption affecting 536 customers in the west end of the city. Areas affected are: Third Line north to City limits and east of Maki Road north to Lakeshore Drive south of Second Line west of Allen’s Side Road to Airport Road and Point Des Chene Line crews […]
  
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• A little hotter, please

  09-01-2020 18:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Sarah Jones, a second-year music student, samples vegetarian chili from Dana Hospitality at Algoma University on Thursday morning. “It’s very good, a good nine (out of 10),” she said. Jones would give a perfect score “if you burn my mouth.” About 40 per cent of the dishes served by Dana Hospitality at the campus cafeteria are vegeterian. Selections include curried chick peas and potato burgers, said chef/manager John Holland. Dana Hospitality offers a free cooking c
  
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• Auditor general to audit costs of cancelling eastern Ontario wind farm project

  09-01-2020 18:15
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s auditor general says she will examine the costs associated with a government decision to cancel an eastern Ontario wind farm. Environment Minister Jeff Yurek revoked the Nation Rise Wind Farm project’s approval late last year, citing concerns about the bat population. Nation Rise has launched a legal challenge of the government decision, and is asking […]
  
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• Postmedia reports Q1 loss as drop in print-related revenue offsets digital gain

  09-01-2020 17:56
  
  TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. had a $3-million loss in its first quarter as overall revenue declined 8.5 per cent from a year earlier due to lower print advertising and circulation revenue. The owner of Canada’s largest newspaper group, including the National Post, says overall revenue was $156.7 million for the three months ended […]
  
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• Gold production expected to jump at White River mine

  09-01-2020 16:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A White River gold mine is expected to boost production by more than 50 per cent in 2020.Read More
  
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• Gold production expected at White River mine

  09-01-2020 16:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A White River gold mine is expected to boost production by more than 50 per cent in 2020.Read More
  
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• Impaired arrests jump during Festive RIDE

  09-01-2020 16:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Impaired drivers charged during Festive RIDE shot up during the last Christmas season after a downward trend in recent years.Read More
  
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• Festive RIDE makes more impaired arrests

  09-01-2020 16:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Impaired drivers stopped at Festive RIDE checks in Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township jumped this past Christmas season.Read More
  
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• RIDE Check During The Holidays, 2018 vs 2019

  09-01-2020 16:11
  
  The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign launched November 28, 2019 and ran through January 1, 2020. We want to thank our law enforcement partners for their cooperation throughout the initiative. Our partners play a big role in helping us operate spot checks during the holiday season. Please find below the results of […]
  
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• Worker dies near Searchmont

  09-01-2020 15:28 via saultstar.com
  
  A workplace death north of Sault Ste. Marie is being investigated by Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.Read More
  
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• Giant Tiger To Open Sault Store

  09-01-2020 15:06
  
  Back in June 2019 ,SaultOnline.com was first to tell you of some major changes coming to an east end mall and now we can confirm one of those changes. Discount grocery and retail out, Giant Tiger is moving into a space as the western anchor of the Wellington Square Mall mall in July of this […]
  
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• Dryer burns, four occupants get out OK

  09-01-2020 15:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Four occupants escaped injury when a dryer caught fire at a north-end residence on Wednesday.Read More
  
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• Thunderbirds fall to Express, Zachary records first career point

  09-01-2020 14:24
  
  After defeating the Timmins Rock by a score of 2-1 back on Sunday afternoon in the Soo, the Soo Thunderbirds were back in action for their second straight home game on Wednesday night as they took on the Espanola Express at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Wednesday night’s game also marked the debut of newly […]
  
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• Ontario sets official end date of July 1 for red-and-white health cards

  09-01-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of Ontarians will soon have to say goodbye for good to their old, red-and-white health cards. The Canadian Press has learned the government has set July 1 as the date the cards will no longer be accepted. It comes more than 25 years after the province first announced those cards […]
  
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• Michigan survives Purdue in 2OT - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-01-2020 09:00
  Michigan survives Purdue in 2OT  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Kenneth E. Westray notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-01-2020 09:00
  Kenneth E. Westray notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• First baby of 2020 arrives in Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-01-2020 09:00
  First baby of 2020 arrives in Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bulldogs hold off Eagles comeback - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-01-2020 09:00
  Bulldogs hold off Eagles comeback  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Blue Devils down Petoskey again - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-01-2020 09:00
  Blue Devils down Petoskey again  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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