Sault Ste. Marie news

• Police probe downtown stabbing: GALLERY

  24-04-2020 23:38 via saultstar.com
  
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• Municipalities plead for emergency help to keep vital services going

  24-04-2020 22:34
  
  OTTAWA — The voice of Canadian municipalities says communities across the country are facing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 that puts people at further risk. Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Bill Karsten told the House of Commons finance committee today that plummeting revenues are endangering essential services, from policing to garbage collection. Karsten says about […]
  
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• North Bay police issue first COVID-19 fine

  24-04-2020 22:24 via saultstar.com
  
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• Quebec COVID-19 reopening plan ready next week, to include strict health guidelines

  24-04-2020 22:22
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec will present its plan to reopen the province next week, but Premier Francois Legault says older, at-risk people will still need to be kept at a safe distance from others, even from loved ones. Legault has spent the past few days priming Quebecers for the gradual reopening of the economy, but said Friday […]
  
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• Schools wait for pandemic's impact on international enrolment

  24-04-2020 21:38 via saultstar.com
  
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• Messages of Encouragement

  24-04-2020 21:25
  
  As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Mayor Christian Provenzano wanted to encourage our community through this challenge with positive messages from notable community members who many of us follow and look up to. The City and Mayor Provenzano wish to express gratitude all of the […]
  
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• ‘It’s been pretty demanding …’

  24-04-2020 21:25 via saultstar.com
  
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• Man stabbed downtown

  24-04-2020 21:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was stabbed near Canada Post on Queen Street East early Friday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Male Charged with Pointing a Firearm

  24-04-2020 21:14
  
  On April 23, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 31-year-old Josh Vanatta for pointing a firearm. At 7:00 p.m. police responded to two calls regarding the accused standing at the corner of Second Line West and Walters Street pointing a handgun at people and vehicles driving by. Upon arrival officers located the accused. He was […]
  
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• City calculating revenue loss as a result of COVID-19

  24-04-2020 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A preliminary projection suggests that the City of Sault Ste. Marie will lose about $664,387 in revenue by the end of May as a result of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Male in Custody Following Incident

  24-04-2020 20:37
  
  At 1:31 p.m. officers responded to an incident in the 400 block of Queen Street East. One male suspect is in custody and one male victim has been transported to hospital. Officers remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available.
  
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• Heavy police presence in downtown Sault Ste. Marie after incident - CTV News

  24-04-2020 20:33
  
  Heavy police presence in downtown Sault Ste. Marie after incident  CTV News
  
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• Local Robotics Team to be Recognized at Virtual Robotics World Championships

  24-04-2020 20:31
  
  With major events and gathering cancelled worldwide, the VEX Robotics World Championship has been converted to the VEX Robotics Virtual World Celebration. Broadcasting via the VEX Robotics YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/vexroboticstv/), the event “will celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of all teams from the VEX IQ Challenge Squared Away and VEX Robotics Competition Tower Takeover season, […]
  
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• MÖLLER-POLLARI, Hélène

  24-04-2020 20:24
  
  Peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23, 2020 with her daughters at her side just after her 78th birthday. Predeceased by her husbands Robert Möller and Lyle Pollari. Beloved mother of Ronald Möller (Hiroko Bekki-Möller), Katharina Möller (Roderick Fisher) and Annalise Möller. Proud grandma of Sabine Möller, Eiji Möller, Aedan Fisher and Griffin Möller. Great […]
  
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• A ‘Storey’d’ career to continue at Albion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 20:21
  A ‘Storey’d’ career to continue at Albion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• In Honour of Constable Heidi Stevenson and All the Lives Lost in Nova Scotia

  24-04-2020 20:20
  
  Local law enforcement gathered at the Sault Police Services building today to take a moment to honour Constable Heidi Stevenson of the RCMP and all those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia.
  
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• Homeowner of West-End Residence Extinguishes Fire with Minimal Damage

  24-04-2020 20:13
  
  A west-end resident was alerted to a fire in their home by a working smoke detector and quickly worked to extinguish it before any major damage occurred. The fire broke out as the result of drapery coming in contact with an electric baseboard heater on the upper floor of the dwelling. Sault Fire Services responded […]
  
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• COVID-19 delivers sour note

  24-04-2020 19:52 via saultstar.com
  
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• Fallen workers remembered

  24-04-2020 19:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Employees who died due to workplace hazards and injuries will be remembered Tuesday.Read More
  
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• Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

  24-04-2020 18:49
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can’t afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operations are seriously curtailed or shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal help, expected to lower rent by 75 per cent for affected small businesses, will be provided in partnership with the provinces and territories, which have jurisdiction […]
  
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• Food assistance available for local students - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 18:18
  Food assistance available for local students  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Central Savings Bank scholarship available - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 18:18
  Central Savings Bank scholarship available  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Quality issues with internationally sourced protective goods no surprise: Anand

  24-04-2020 18:05
  
  OTTAWA — Procurement Minister Anita Anand says quality problems with medical and protective equipment procured from other countries should not be a surprise given the global surge in demand for these supplies. Canadian authorities have found one million protective face masks imported from China to be inadequate for health-care workers. The Public Health Agency of Canada said this […]
  
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• Convicted drug dealer freed; police violated man’s rights, court rules

  24-04-2020 17:20
  
  TORONTO — A man convicted of drug trafficking has been set free because of what Ontario’s top court called a troubling pattern of police playing fast and loose with charter rights. In ordering O’Neil Thompson acquitted, the Court of Appeal rapped officers in Peel region for their continuing disregard for constitutional rules. “Police must appreciate […]
  
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• Ontario reports 640 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths

  24-04-2020 16:57
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 640 new COVID-19 cases today, and 50 more deaths. That’s the largest single-day increase in new cases so far, though the growth rate in total cases remains relatively low, at five per cent. Hospitalizations, and the numbers of people in intensive care and on ventilators all increased in the previous […]
  
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• Working Together! Thanks to our direct support professionals!

  24-04-2020 16:53
  
  Community Living Algoma takes this opportunity to express their appreciation to over three hundred direct support professionals we employ who demonstrate their commitment, dedication, compassion and care for others.  They work tirelessly during these challenging times to ensure the well-being and safety of the individuals they support and their co-workers, while leaving their families each […]
  
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• Number of applicants for federal emergency benefit tops seven million

  24-04-2020 16:45
  
  OTTAWA — Newly released data show there have been more than seven million unique applicants for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit as spending on the emergency aid program creeps higher. Numbers posted this morning by the federal government reveal $22.4 billion has been paid out through the $2,000-a-month benefit. Since it opened for applications at the start […]
  
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• Sentinel announces Amazing Teachers honorees - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:27
  Sentinel announces Amazing Teachers honorees  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe County residents reach out during pandemic - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:27
  Monroe County residents reach out during pandemic  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Use common sense when protesting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:27
  Letter: Use common sense when protesting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Lawn conversion therapy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:17
  Lawn conversion therapy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Win one of these, practice safe social distancing and enjoy the warmer weather ahead!

  24-04-2020 16:15
  
  With the warmer weather finally here, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services would like to help everyone enjoy an outdoor fire while practicing safe social and physical distancing. Despite there being a province-wide open air burning ban in place, approved fire appliances that use either propane or natural gas are still allowed. Propane Plus has […]
  
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• Bozelko column: The pandemic's acceptable statistics - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:13
  Bozelko column: The pandemic's acceptable statistics - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Landgren cartoon: Right to be selfish - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 16:12
  Landgren cartoon: Right to be selfish  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition April 24th

  24-04-2020 15:28
  
  This morning Dani Dupuis interviewed Marnie Stone who is a member of the 100+ Women Who Care SSM. We discuss COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-term Care Homes, Prince Township providing a service of essential needs to people stuck at home, and Downtown Association cancelling all their events. Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn on […]
  
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• Destination Northern Ontario welcomes industry to take part in new webinar series

  24-04-2020 15:11
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: As the Novel Coronavirus continues to change the way all Canadians do business, Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) is preparing for recovery efforts for the Northern tourism industry. A series of webinars will begin the week of April 27th, 2020 and continue throughout the month of May. ADAPT 2020 – A Webinar Series […]
  
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• Sailing competition scrubbed

  24-04-2020 13:35 via saultstar.com
  
  A regional sailing competition is cancelled due to COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Scotiabank Arena turns into giant kitchen as MLSE looks to make 10,000 meals daily

  24-04-2020 12:00
  
  TORONTO — Scotiabank Arena, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, has been turned into a giant kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The same arena floor that saw Kawhi Leonard sink his buzzer-beater to propel the Raptors past the Philadelphia 76ers last May now houses one big food production line. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, in […]
  
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• Opinion: Everyone’s new address? Cellblock H - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 11:56
  Opinion: Everyone’s new address? Cellblock H  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie and Hamilton-Halton construction associations form alliances with ConstructConnect - Daily Commercial News

  24-04-2020 11:04
  
  Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie and Hamilton-Halton construction associations form alliances with ConstructConnect  Daily Commercial News
  
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• Farmers markets looking for ways to stay afloat during the pandemic

  24-04-2020 10:29
  
  Canada’s farmers markets, traditionally reliant on bustling crowds paying cash for locally produced food, seem particularly ill-suited to the age of physical distancing. But those in the industry say business is surprisingly robust as they find ways to stay afloat in the present while hopefully modernizing the field for the future. Farmer Dave Kranenburg said he’s never […]
  
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• No parades, no concerts, no fun? COVID-19 will ensure a summer like no other

  24-04-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — From music festivals to carnivals to big screen blockbusters, COVID-19 has already put the kibosh on several summer highlights that define the season for many Canadians. But while it’s likely that even more hot-weather past-times will be cancelled or curtailed, experts say that doesn’t mean summer 2020 has to be a dud. Undoubtedly, we’re in for […]
  
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• Adrian boys golf misses on state run - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 08:58
  Adrian boys golf misses on state run  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Some omitted facts - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 06:36
  Letter: Some omitted facts - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Finding the humor in it all - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 06:36
  Letter: Finding the humor in it all - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Home Help: How to spring clean houseplants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-04-2020 06:30
  Home Help: How to spring clean houseplants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Heather Laurence of Sault Ste. Marie winner of worldwide art contest published in bestselling anthology | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Mining Gazette

  24-04-2020 05:32
  Heather Laurence of Sault Ste. Marie winner of worldwide art contest published in bestselling anthology | News, Sports, Jobs  Daily Mining Gazette
  
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• Come Together Sault Ste. Marie: A COVID-19 benefit concert right here on SooToday - SooToday

  24-04-2020 00:31
  
  Come Together Sault Ste. Marie: A COVID-19 benefit concert right here on SooToday  SooToday
  
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• Hospital staff cheer recovery of ventilated COVID patient

  24-04-2020 00:03 via saultstar.com
  
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