Sault Ste. Marie news

• Don’t fall victim to COVID-19 predators!

  18-03-2020 23:52
  
  Our newsroom receives our fair share of phishing and scam emails daily, but this one caught our eyes with its attempt to look somewhat credible despite the obvious poor punctuation, grammar and spelling. Good Day., I am Dr Grahams Charles, from “Moderna (MRNA)” a leading US Biotech Firm. I want to secretly notify you about […]
  
  Read more

• Blue Water Bridge and International Bridge remain open to commercial and essential traffic

  18-03-2020 22:42
  
  In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is following all federal guidelines intended to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Currently both the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in Port Huron and […]
  
  Read more

• OPP takes steps to limit risk of COVID-19 transmission

  18-03-2020 22:37
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice. The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain open during regular operating hours, with […]
  
  Read more

• Were you a passenger on flight 4212 into CIU Airport this past Sunday?

  18-03-2020 22:24
  
  If you were a passenger on flight 4212 into Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) on Sunday, March 15th @ 10:45 p.m. from MSP (Minneapolis, MN), it was determined by Algoma Public Health (APH) that a Canadian passenger aboard that flight tested positive for COVID-19.  APH is asking all Canadian passengers aboard that flight to contact […]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• City hosts conference call for local businesses to discuss support during COVID-19 Outbreak

  18-03-2020 22:12
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development and Tourism & Community Development departments have organized a conference call to facilitate discussions on available business support and needs during this period of business interruption due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose of the call is to: Relay information about any existing business supports that are […]
  
  Read more

• Two Vehicle Crash Closes Pine and Wellington

  18-03-2020 22:05
  
  One person was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries as a result of a two vehicle crash at Pine and Wellington Street Wednesday afternoon. Sault Ste. Marie Police along with Sault Fire Service and EMS were called to the accident at around 4:30pm  Police have closed the intersection to conduct the investigation. It is […]
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 20:57
  Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claims  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Sault Ste. Marie residents react to border closure - CTV News

  18-03-2020 20:55
  
  Sault Ste. Marie residents react to border closure  CTV News
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Sault Ste. Marie reacts to non-essential travel border ban - CTV News

  18-03-2020 20:55
  
  Sault Ste. Marie reacts to non-essential travel border ban  CTV News
  
  Read more

• Algoma Public Health Press Conference – COVID-19

  18-03-2020 20:51
  
  This morning, Algoma Public Health (APH) had a press conference. Members of the public could not attend. The chairs were spaced an eerie six feet apart for “social distancing” even though the media crammed together at the front of the room. Dr. Jennifer Loo, Associate Medical Officer of Health/Director of Health Protection, spoke first. She […]
  
  Read more

• Sault residents stuck in Peru after border shuts down

  18-03-2020 20:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Jo Anne Conway is working hard to keep a smile on her face.Read More
  
  Read more

• Prince suspends non-essential services

  18-03-2020 19:53 via saultstar.com
  
  PRINCE TOWNSHIP – Council held a brief emergency meeting on Tuesday to shut down  non-essential municipal services in an effort to prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading to Prince residents. Read More
  
  Read more

• APH says social distancing important to prevent COVID-19 spread

  18-03-2020 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  It’s not unexpected for the the Algoma region to have a positive case of COVID-19, says the APH’s associate medical officer of health.Read More
  
  Read more

• Travellers returning from March break urged to self-isolate for 14 days

  18-03-2020 19:22 via saultstar.com
  
  With the end of the March break in site, many travellers will be returning to Canada – and Sault Ste. Marie – from abroad. Read More
  
  Read more

• Mighty Mac stops accepting cash for tolls

  18-03-2020 19:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Motorists can’t use cash to pay tolls crossing the Mackinac Bridge starting Saturday.Read More
  
  Read more

• FANTHAM, Gwen Marjorie

  18-03-2020 19:09
  
  Surrounded by love Gwen peacefully joined her husband Norm on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Rick (Pat), Leslie, Jamie (Terri), Lori (Richard) and the late Nancy Gail. Always remembered as an extra special Gramma to Nicole (Marty), Kristy, Lynne (Anthony), Trevor (Shawna), Rance (Sara), JR, Hailey (Quinton), Chad, Ryan […]
  
  Read more

• Porter halts service until June

  18-03-2020 18:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Two more Canadian airlines are suspending service and laying off staff, with Porter Airline’s top executives vowing to forego their salaries while the crisis sidelines their operations. Read More
  
  Read more

• Heavy Rain Thursday Gives Concern For Rivers and Streams

  18-03-2020 18:20
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a water safety statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions in area rivers and streams. The weather forecast for Thursday indicates a warming temperature of +4°C with a chance of 15-20 mm of rainfall. The snowpack measurements across the watershed are averaging a snow […]
  
  Read more

• Police Services Building Closed to the Public

  18-03-2020 17:48
  
  Effective immediately, the Police Services Building will be closed to the public due to the state of emergency declared by the provincial government regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are in need of police assistance and it is an emergency please dial 911. If you need police assistance of any other kind please call our […]
  
  Read more

• Prime Minister Announces Support for Workers and Businesses

  18-03-2020 17:37
  
  MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 18 2020 The Government of Canada is taking strong and quick action to protect our economy, and the health, safety, and jobs of all Canadians during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy and help Canadians affected […]
  
  Read more

• Anishinabek Police Service Response to COVID-19

  18-03-2020 17:22
  
  The Anishinabek Police Service continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation in collaboration with national, provincial and local community health partners. The APS is working to ensure the safety & well being of all employees. The Anishinabek Police Service will be following the recommendations and guidelines of public health officials to prevent the spread of […]
  
  Read more

• Weatherford cartoon: Stock market beating - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 17:18
  Weatherford cartoon: Stock market beating  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• United Way temporarily suspends programming - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 17:10
  United Way temporarily suspends programming  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• HEMBRUFF, Mildred Ellen (nee Nyman)

  18-03-2020 16:37
  
  ~October 16, 1927 – March 17, 2020~ We regret to announce the sudden passing of our mother at Golden Birches Terrace surrounded by her family in her 93rd year. She joins her loving husband John Hembruff, her infant daughter Gloria Gene, her grand children Angela Jo Childs and A.J. Childs and her great grand daughter […]
  
  Read more

• LIVE VIDEO: White House coronavirus task force presser - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 16:22
  LIVE VIDEO: White House coronavirus task force presser  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• US governors expand shut downs amid coronavirus concerns - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 16:05
  US governors expand shut downs amid coronavirus concerns  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Ontario high school teachers’ union suspends strikes indefinitely

  18-03-2020 15:34
  
  TORONTO — The union representing the province’s public high school teachers says it is suspending all of its strike sanctions indefinitely. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation says today it will halt all rotating walk-outs and work-to-rule job action because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The union says it’s making the move out of an abundance of caution […]
  
  Read more

• U.S. Canada Border Closed

  18-03-2020 14:59
  
  The U.S./Canada border is closed to all non-essential travel. Both Canadian and U.S. officials announced this morning. For the first time ever, both countries have reached a deal to close the shared border to try to restrict the spread of the novel coronavirus. U.S. President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, “We will be, by mutual consent, […]
  
  Read more

• North American stocks fall at the open, loonie dives below 70 cents US

  18-03-2020 14:47
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index took another hit in early trading today, while the loonie dropped below the 70 cents US mark as COVID-19 fears continued to dominate markets. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 516.86 points at 12,168.35. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1,255.92 points at 19,981.46. The […]
  
  Read more

• Biden notches 3 more victories; Sanders reassessing campaign - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 14:04
  Biden notches 3 more victories; Sanders reassessing campaign  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Bay Mills affected by coronavirus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 14:04
  Bay Mills affected by coronavirus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Three Ionia County officials file for election - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 13:28
  Three Ionia County officials file for election  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• CLAVET, Charles “Bud”

  18-03-2020 13:21
  
  After a courageous battle with Parkinson’s, Dad passed away in his 89th year while at the Algoma Manor. He joins his beloved wife Ruth (2018). Fondly remembered by his children Keenan (Darlene), Anne Louise Beck, Anthony (Tammy) and Michael (Brandy). He will be missed by his 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. […]
  
  Read more

• First positive COVID-19 case ID in Algoma

  18-03-2020 13:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma has its first positive case of COVID-19, Algoma Public Health reports.Read More
  
  Read more

• Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments

  18-03-2020 12:55
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s big banks are moving to provide financial breathing room to customers hurt by disruptions from the steps taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 The big six banks say they will allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months among other changes. The banks urged Canadians or business owners facing […]
  
  Read more

• Thanks for making us feel welcome - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 08:46
  Thanks for making us feel welcome - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Michigan cannabis industry stronger when we work together - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 08:46
  Michigan cannabis industry stronger when we work together  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Letter: Airlines can crash and burn - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 08:46
  Letter: Airlines can crash and burn - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Dorow, Parsons dealing with MLBs suspended season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 08:46
  Dorow, Parsons dealing with MLBs suspended season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Beckerman column: Feeling the pressure - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 08:00
  Beckerman column: Feeling the pressure  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Why Portuguese cabbage is gaining popularity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-03-2020 05:18
  Why Portuguese cabbage is gaining popularity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Enhanced COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Sault Ste. Marie

  18-03-2020 04:45
  
  As of March 18, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) in partnership with Algoma Public Health (APH) and the Group Health Centre (GHC) is operating a COVID-19 Assessment Centre in the former Kal Tire location at 165 Drive In Road, located within close proximity of Sault Area Hospital. The clinic’s purpose is to assess and, only where […]
  
  Read more

• Statement from Mayor Provenzano on Algoma’s First Confirmed COVID-19 Case

  18-03-2020 04:22
  
  Mayor Christian Provenzano offers the following statement on the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Algoma: “This is understandably a period of uncertainty and concern for members of our community.  I remain in close communication with public health professionals and community partners regarding the local situation. Our local leadership is working diligently […]
  
  Read more

• First returning Algoma traveller tests positive for COVID-19

  18-03-2020 04:02
  
  This evening Algoma Public Health confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the Algoma region. A woman in her 50s returned to Algoma on March 15, 2020 from the United States.  She developed respiratory symptoms and notified Algoma Public Health (APH) on March 16, 2020. APH facilitated EMS transportation to Sault Area Hospital for testing the […]
  
  Read more

• COVID-19 assessment centre in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  18-03-2020 03:52
  
  COVID-19 assessment centre in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV News
  
  Read more

• SAH opens off-site COVID-19 assessment centre Wednesday

  18-03-2020 00:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital will be opening a COVID -19 off-site assessment centre Wednesday morning. Read More
  
  Read more

Follow @_SaultSteMarie_ on Twitter!