Sault Ste. Marie news

• City of Sault Ste. Marie moves to support local businesses - CTV News

  19-03-2020 23:45
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie moves to support local businesses  CTV News
  
  Read more

• Country Market to offer senior hours - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 22:28
  Country Market to offer senior hours  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Algoma U adjusts to COVID-19 concerns

  19-03-2020 22:28 via saultstar.com
  
  With face-to-face instruction scrubbed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Algoma University students are completing different types of assignments to complete their winter term.Read More
  
  Read more

• Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 21:59
  Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Police, fire follow different COVID-19 directives

  19-03-2020 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
  While Canadians returning from abroad are asked to self-isolate for 14 days, a different standard may be applied to emergency or essential workers.Read More
  
  Read more

• City of Sault Ste. Marie supports residents through COVID-19 community hotline

  19-03-2020 21:06
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is committed to protecting the health and safety of the community and has set up a community hotline for residents to find programs and services aimed at helping those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The number to call is 705-574-1220 or email [email protected]. The mandate of the hotline is […]
  
  Read more

• Sault Community Theatre Centre Box Office Services Update

  19-03-2020 20:55
  
  The Corvid-19 outbreak has had a huge impact on our society and our industry over the last few weeks. Your health is foremost in our minds as we navigate the ever-changing situation locally as well as globally. As result, for the safety of our employees and patrons we have made the difficult decision to close […]
  
  Read more

• More closures in Sault Ste. Marie due to COVID-19 concerns - CTV News

  19-03-2020 20:53
  
  More closures in Sault Ste. Marie due to COVID-19 concerns  CTV News
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mill Market Open this Saturday – Responds to COVID-19 Concerns

  19-03-2020 20:51
  
  As a farmers’ market, the Mill Market Sault Ste. Marie is a vital link to the well-being of our community.  Our vendors who grow and produce food/beverage products are from the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma area.  By supporting our local farmers, we will all be less dependent on other Countries’ food needing to cross […]
  
  Read more

• Supports in place to help businesses; economic outlook uncertain

  19-03-2020 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
  No one knows how badly Sault Ste. Marie’s economy will be hit with COVID-19, but stakeholders are doing their part to reduce the impact and keep local businesses operational. Read More
  
  Read more

• Ontario Extending Validation Periods for Driver, Vehicle and Carrier Products, Services and Health Cards

  19-03-2020 20:23
  
  New Measures and Regulations Will Reduce In-person Visits to Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 Ontario continues to take decisive action to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families. As part of the province’s enhanced measures, the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Government and Consumer […]
  
  Read more

• Granlund cartoon: COVID-19 response - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 19:51
  Granlund cartoon: COVID-19 response  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• City closes all facilities to public; phone, online services available

  19-03-2020 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is now closing all city facilities to the public, including the Civic Centre. Read More
  
  Read more

• Closures prompted by COVID-19

  19-03-2020 19:17 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontario Works: Recipients should call 705-759-5266 or email [email protected] if service is needed. All cheques will be sent by mail. No cheques will be held at office for pickup, a release says. Cheques will be sent to most recent address given by recipients. Updated addresses should be reported by March 25 at 705-759-5266.Read More
  
  Read more

• Notice to All Social Assistance Recipients

  19-03-2020 18:51
  
  The health and well-being of both our employees and Social Assistance/Ontario Works recipients is our top priority. We recognize these are challenging times and we remain committed to providing services in a manner that support the well-being of all. At this time, the Social Service offices has taken precautionary measures to manage the spread of […]
  
  Read more

• City Takes Additional Action To Continue Delivery of Critical Services

  19-03-2020 18:23
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is taking additional action to ensure the continued delivery of critical services while protecting the health and safety of City staff and the community. Effective Friday, March 20 until at least April 6, 2020 the following services will be impacted:   ·       All City facilities will be closed to […]
  
  Read more

• Innovation Centre Closes Office

  19-03-2020 17:51
  
  As part of our effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to heed the advice of the Ministry of Health and Algoma Public Health regarding the need for social distancing, the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) is no longer accepting visitors as our staff are now working remotely. SSMIC employs over 50 staff […]
  
  Read more

• Royal Canadian Legion Changes Activities Due To Virus Threat

  19-03-2020 17:39
  
  At a special Executive meeting on March 17, 2020, and in response to guidelines from Ontario Public Health, the Provincial and Federal Governments, as well as from RCL Dominion Command, the following action was taken: Effective immediately the Branch is CLOSED to ALL ACTIVITIES, except Meals on Wheels, which will continue to provide meals from […]
  
  Read more

• Large Retailers Shortening Hours and Encouraging Social Distancing

  19-03-2020 17:26
  
  Many of the larger retailers both here in the Sault and across Canada have announced they will remain open to minimize the impact of supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure everyone is able to continue to purchase products and services. Stores like Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Staples and Best Buy have announced […]
  
  Read more

• Major League Soccer extends suspension of play for next 8 weeks due to COVID-19

  19-03-2020 17:10
  
  TORONTO — Major League Soccer has extended its season hiatus for the next eight weeks, with a target return date of May 10. Like many leagues, the North American soccer circuit announced a 30-day suspension of play on March 12 — two weeks into the regular season — due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The league also […]
  
  Read more

• War Memorial no longer accepting visitors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 17:04
  War Memorial no longer accepting visitors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Algoma citizen tested positive for coronavirus - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 17:02
  Algoma citizen tested positive for coronavirus - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Sault businesses assisting locals during coronavirus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 16:38
  Sault businesses assisting locals during coronavirus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Tory leadership candidate says he’s out of the race if deadlines don’t move

  19-03-2020 16:37
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Rudy Husny is calling off his campaign, saying it is just not right to be asking people for money during a public health emergency. His announcement comes as a third candidate has been added to the ballot for the contest, Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis. The deadline for candidates to get on […]
  
  Read more

• Provinces urged to end newcomer waits for public health insurance amid pandemic

  19-03-2020 16:19
  
  TORONTO — Hundreds of doctors, nurses and activists are calling on provincial governments to ensure immediate access to free health care for new arrivals in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott this week, the group OHIP For All says urgent action is […]
  
  Read more

• Michigan lawmakers approve $125M for virus outbreak - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 16:09
  Michigan lawmakers approve $125M for virus outbreak  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• School board decides on goals for superintendent - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 15:37
  School board decides on goals for superintendent  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Hillsdale County cancellations 3/19 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 15:37
  Hillsdale County cancellations 3/19 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Closures and cancellations - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 15:37
  Closures and cancellations - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• National Arts Centre and Facebook partner to support online performances

  19-03-2020 15:23
  
  OTTAWA — The National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada have partnered to support online performances by Canadian artists, including Jim Cuddy and Serena Ryder, during the COVID-19 crisis. The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide a total of $100,000 toward online performance between now and March 31. The fund will contribute $1,000 to each […]
  
  Read more

• A list of known scams related to COVID-19, from Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

  19-03-2020 15:09
  
  TORONTO — The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has updated its list of known COVID-19-related scams. The CAFC, which works with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Competition Bureau and Ontario Provincial Police, is urging Canadians to be vigilant as fraudsters look to exploit the crisis. Here is the CAFC’s latest list of tricks that have been detected, […]
  
  Read more

• Author’s farmhouse a step back in Florida time - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 14:59
  Author’s farmhouse a step back in Florida time  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Ask Pastor Adrienne column: Run at this giant! - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 14:59
  Ask Pastor Adrienne column: Run at this giant!  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Getting creative with social distancing

  19-03-2020 14:58
  Share your creative stories of how you are keeping busy while keeping your distance. SaultOnline would love to hear any positive stories you have on how you’re spending your social distancing? Now is the perfect time than ever to get back into the things you didn’t have time to do before, such as painting, journaling, […]
  
  Read more

• PUC Extends Suspension on Hydro Disconnections

  19-03-2020 14:34
  
  PUC Services is joining Local Distribution Companies across Ontario in providing some security to electricity customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. PUC Services has committed to a three-month extension on the disconnection moratorium for its customers effective March 18, 2020. The moratorium that is in place over the winter months until April 30th will be extended […]
  
  Read more

• It’s times like this when community partners and members pull together.

  19-03-2020 14:27
  
  New York Fries donated potatoes to Community Living Algoma and we have been delivering to the various community places.   St. Vincent’s, Pauline’s Place, Woman in Crisis and others. Freshly Squeezed, donated bananas. Thank you to the Community Participation Supports Team for literally rolling up their sleeves to prepare and deliver food.   If restaurants […]
  
  Read more

• We need a president to lead with integrity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 14:10
  We need a president to lead with integrity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus cancellations - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 14:10
  Coronavirus cancellations  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Did Coronavirus Originate In China?

  19-03-2020 13:59
  
  Submitted by Peter Chow SARS-CoV-2 – the Chinese virus? When Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, voiced in an incandescent tweet the possibility that “it might be US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan” – the first blast to this effect to come from a top official – Beijing was sending […]
  
  Read more

• Uride offers discounted rides for community

  19-03-2020 13:43
  
  As of Wednesday, March 17 Uride will now be offering discounted rides for its customers. A message from Nikki Bourdage, Uride Manager.   To our valued customers, As the situation with COVID-19 continues, we want you to know that we are taking all necessary precautions to keep our drivers and passengers safe. Uride understands that […]
  
  Read more

• Stimulus check: What we know (and dont) - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 13:33
  Stimulus check: What we know (and dont)  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Heavy Rain Followed By Snow

  19-03-2020 12:30
  
  Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Heavy rain this evening followed by snow Friday. Rain, heavy at times, will begin this evening. Rainfall amounts in the 15 to 25 mm range are possible by the time the rain changes to snow on Friday. Snowfall amounts are not expected […]
  
  Read more

• Shiels earns coaching win No. 100 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 11:14
  Shiels earns coaching win No. 100  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Canada, U.S. working out details of cross-border non-essential travel ban

  19-03-2020 09:00
  
  OTTAWA — Closure of the world’s longest undefended border will begin in earnest today as Canada and the United States work out the details of banning non-essential travel between the two countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump announced the ban Wednesday, intended to help curtail the rapid spread of COVID-19 without disrupting the […]
  
  Read more

• Liberals don't understand the complexity of coronavirus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 08:00
  Liberals don't understand the complexity of coronavirus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• City of Sault Ste. Marie discusses supporting local businesses - CTV News

  19-03-2020 08:00
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie discusses supporting local businesses  CTV News
  
  Read more

• Monroe Township 4/6/2020 Planning Commission hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 05:15
  Monroe Township 4/6/2020 Planning Commission hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Joseph B. Congioloso trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 05:15
  Joseph B. Congioloso trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• James C. Etts notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 05:15
  James C. Etts notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

• Glittery hair trends - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-03-2020 05:00
  Glittery hair trends  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
  Read more

Follow @_SaultSteMarie_ on Twitter!