Sault Ste. Marie news

• Not ruffled by cat food

  20-03-2020 23:04 via saultstar.com
  
  John Reid feeds birds cat food at Station Mall on Friday morning. He brings damaged bags from Salvation Army to share with the birds about twice a week. Sometimes Reid brings grain. “They know the difference between cat food and grain,” he said. BRIAN KELLYRead More
  
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• GHC doctors push back non-urgent appointments

  20-03-2020 22:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Non-essential appointments with doctors at Group Health Centre are being deferred.Read More
  
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• COVID-19 and Sewers – To avoid a Sewage Back-up don’t treat your toilet like a trash can

  20-03-2020 22:34
  
  Canadian municipalities urge their residents to think about what they flush There is never a good time for a toilet to back-up in your home, or the sewer line for your apartment building, or your whole street. “But now, at a time when we are being quarantined or self-isolated at home due to COVID-19, nobody […]
  
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• The Salvation Army Food Bank continues to be open

  20-03-2020 22:23
  
  We would just like to remind the public that The Salvation Army Food Bank continues to be open for food appointments.  Our hours are  10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.  Please check our Facebook Page for any updates “The Salvation Army Sault Ste. Marie”. We realize that […]
  
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• Station Mall hard hit by temporary closures

  20-03-2020 21:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Temporary store closures are left, right and centre at The Centre of It All. Read More
  
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• College profs adjust instruction during pandemic

  20-03-2020 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College faculty are adapting their instruction so students can complete the winter term during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
  
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• College profs adapt teaching during pandemic

  20-03-2020 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College faculty are taking several different approaches so students can complete the winter term.Read More
  
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• ST. GERMAIN, Norman

  20-03-2020 21:15
  
  Passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Judy for 60 years. Dear father of Norman Jr. (Heather), Donnie (Karen) and Bard (Marnie). Proud papa of Dustin, Alyssa, Elysha and Rhianna. Very proud great grandpa of Lilly. Son of the late Raoul and […]
  
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• Young Driver's Sault Ste Marie and Elliot Lake Suspend In Car and In Class Lessons - SaultOnline.com

  20-03-2020 21:09
  
  Young Driver's Sault Ste Marie and Elliot Lake Suspend In Car and In Class Lessons  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Young Driver’s Sault Ste Marie and Elliot Lake Suspend In Car and In Class Lessons

  20-03-2020 21:09
  
  To Our Young Driver’s Community: We are all going through an unchartered time. As leaders in the Driving School Community, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to our fabulous and dedicated instructors, to our amazing students and to the families that we all go home to. As we had already cancelled our March break […]
  
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• Ontario launches online learning portal

  20-03-2020 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Students in Ontario will be able to launch a Learn at home online portal to continue their education while schools in the province remain closed as a result of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Busy signals, dropped calls, but no major outage as Canadians strain telecom system

  20-03-2020 20:52
  
  TORONTO — Despite the sudden, recent shift in how millions of Canadians are doing their work because of the COVID-19 crisis, it seems most parts of the communications system were up to the challenge in the first week of widespread social distancing. There have been many cellphone calls that don’t get through on the first try and some high-traffic toll-free numbers […]
  
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• Church life for Catholics in Sudbury, northeast shut down due to pandemic - The Sudbury Star

  20-03-2020 20:23
  
  Church life for Catholics in Sudbury, northeast shut down due to pandemic  The Sudbury Star
  
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• Netflix relief fund to benefit Canadian groups providing aid to arts community

  20-03-2020 20:16
  
  TORONTO — Netflix has announced a US$100 million global relief fund to support workers in the creative community, including Canada’s, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ted Sarandos, the streaming giant’s chief content officer, says in a blog post that most of the fund will go toward support for the hardest hit workers on Netflix’s own productions around the world. He says the […]
  
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• TREBERG, Eva

  20-03-2020 19:40
  
  Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 100. Daughter of the late Rudolph and Maria Koch. Loving mother of Toni Treberg (JoAnne). Cherished Grandma of Mike Treberg (Elyn Humphreys) and Jason Treberg (Joy Stacey). Great Grandma of Clare and Evie Treberg. Predeceased by her sister […]
  
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• A statement from Algoma District School Board Director of Education, Lucia Reece:

  20-03-2020 19:07
  
  “The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) appreciated hearing the news shared today by Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. Like the Ministry of Education, keeping students and staff healthy at this critical time is ADSB’s first priority.  Equally important is supporting our students and staff in their teaching and learning […]
  
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• Criminal, family trials on hold as Ontario court takes new steps on COVID-19

  20-03-2020 18:48
  
  All family and criminal trials before the Ontario Court of Justice are being suspended in light of growing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The court, which handles the bulk of Ontario’s criminal cases but does not have jury trials, announced today it is further reducing its operations during the public health crisis. As a result, […]
  
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• Province Launches First Phase of the Learn at Home Portal

  20-03-2020 18:25
  
  Today, Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education to launch the first phase of Learn at Home and Apprendre à la maison, a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. “As a father myself, I know parents always […]
  
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• City offers support services for local businesses impacted by COVID-19 outbreak

  20-03-2020 18:17
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie recognizes the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses and is committed to facilitating resources to assist those affected. To provide support, the City has created a business hotline. The number to call is 705-574-1230 or email [email protected] The City has also compiled a list of resources […]
  
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• FRANI, Dora

  20-03-2020 17:40
  
  Born January 5, 1923 in Fara F. Petri, Italy and passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her children at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 97.  We are comforted to know that Dora is reunited with her beloved husband (of 65 years), Livio. Loving and cherished […]
  
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• BITONTI, Joe

  20-03-2020 17:15
  
  After a long courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Bitonti at Darmouth, Halifax.  He passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on March 19th, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Joe is survived by his loving sons Pat (Heidi) and Anthony (April) and adored […]
  
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• Walmart Canada to hire 10,000 workers and introduce other measures amid COVID-19

  20-03-2020 16:50
  
  TORONTO — Walmart Canada says it will hire 10,000 more employees to work in its stores and distribution centres as it deals with issues related to COVID-19. The company announced the jobs in a letter sent to customers from Walmart Canada CEO Horacio Barbeito, but did not provide details on where the jobs would be or whether […]
  
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• Asylum seekers to be turned back at U.S. border, prime minister says

  20-03-2020 16:35
  
  OTTAWA — Asylum seekers crossing into Canada on foot from the U.S. will be turned back as part of the border shutdown between the two countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement hours before the closure to all but essential travel is to go into effect. The Liberal government had previously been planning to […]
  
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• Ontario reports 50 new COVID-19 cases; provincial total at 308, including 2 dead

  20-03-2020 16:15
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total in the province to 308. That’s the largest single-day increase in new cases. The total includes five resolved cases and two deaths. No information is listed for about half of the new cases, but two people are listed as being hospitalized and […]
  
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• Cannabis stores warn of delivery delays, no same-day shipping and store closure

  20-03-2020 15:49
  
  TORONTO — Provincial cannabis distributors across the country are making changes to protect consumers and employees and help deal with a spike in demand amid COVID-19. The Ontario Cannabis Store says it has suspended same-day and next-day deliveries because of a “higher-than-normal” volume of orders. The OCS, the Quebec pot distributor Societe quebecoise du cannabis […]
  
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• SAH health worker tests negative for COVID-19

  20-03-2020 15:30 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Area Hospital health care worker has tested negative for COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Chippewa County taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-03-2020 15:05
  Chippewa County taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CAPUTO, Page Mary Helen (nee Infanti)

  20-03-2020 15:00
  
  ~March 25, 1933 – March 18, 2020~ Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Cedarwood Lodge at the age of 86. Page is much loved by her family and will be missed by her children: Patty of Sault Ste. Marie, Debbie of Toronto and Danny of Sault Ste Marie. Devoted Nanna of Marissa Korab (John) […]
  
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• City offers hotline help to provide referrals, information during COVID-19

  20-03-2020 14:55 via saultstar.com
  
  A special hotline is up and running to help Sault Ste. Marie residents get access to the programs and services they may need as a result of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• The SSMRCA Administration Office Closed

  20-03-2020 14:45
  
  As of Friday, March 20, 2020 the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) Administrative Office will be closed, however we will be operating in modified ways. We are taking precautions to continue to offer our services in a way that is safe for everyone. The Government and public health officials are urging all Canadians to stay […]
  
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• Futures market suggests positive open for U.S. markets, oil trades higher

  20-03-2020 12:22
  
  TORONTO — The futures market suggested U.S. stock markets will open higher today, a day after North American stock markets posted gains. Canada’s main stock index gained more than 400 points on Thursday as the energy sector rallied on the back of a surge in crude oil prices. The increase came on hope that Saudi […]
  
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• Worries lie ahead for Canadians faced with financial uncertainty in COVID-19 pandemic

  20-03-2020 09:00
  
  TORONTO — When it comes to her family’s financial future, Kim Petrie says the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has erased any certainty about what lies ahead. Over just a few days, the Hamilton resident watched significant changes ripple through her household of five. Her three children — ages 17, 20 and 22 — live at home, but each lost their […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie stepping up to help local businesses - CBC.ca

  20-03-2020 08:00
  
  Sault Ste. Marie stepping up to help local businesses  CBC.ca
  
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• International Bridge now restricted - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-03-2020 08:00
  International Bridge now restricted  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Handwashing: Are you doing it wrong? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-03-2020 05:35
  Handwashing: Are you doing it wrong?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• National Supply Centre Ltd. Response to COVID-19

  20-03-2020 00:34
  
  National Supply Centre would like to advise their valued customers and the public of the following: “The Health and Safety of our teammates and customers is of the utmost importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. National Supply Centre Ltd will be implementing modified pickups to be in effect beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Our doors will […]
  
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• SAH Health Care Worker Tests Negative for COVID-19

  20-03-2020 00:28
  
  On March 19, 2020, Algoma Public Health notified Sault Area Hospital that the health care worker (HCW) at Sault Area Hospital is no longer under investigation for possible exposure to COVID -19. The test results are negative.  All individuals who were in contact with this HCW have been informed. To reduce the spread of germs, […]
  
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• OLG Prize Centre Temporarily Closed

  20-03-2020 00:14
  
  Lottery sales continue at retail and PlayOLG.ca The health and safety of customers and employees is a priority for OLG. Given the growing concern over the coronavirus (COVID-19) and based on guidance from public health authorities, the OLG Prize Centre at Yonge and Dundas streets in Toronto is temporarily closed as of 6 p.m., Tuesday March 17, […]
  
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