Sault Ste. Marie news

• Police association supports Sally Ann food bank

  30-06-2020 23:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste Marie Police Association (SSMPA) is donating $3,000 to support the Sault Ste. Marie Salvation Army food bank. Read More
  
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• Smedley feature on ‘successful hunt’ bang on

  30-06-2020 23:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Long-time Sault Star district correspondent and outdoor writer James Smedley has landed more praise for his work. Read More
  
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• Smedley feature on ‘success hunt’ bang on

  30-06-2020 23:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Long-time Sault Star district correspondent and outdoor writer James Smedley has landed more praise for his work. Read More
  
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• Thunder Bay police charge 13 after probe into alleged cheque fraud

  30-06-2020 22:21
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they’ve arrested 13 people in connection with an alleged fraudulent cheque scheme in the city. City police say they began investigating in January after receiving reports about a series of allegedly forged cheques. They say the cheques were made to look like they came from […]
  
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• Travel between US, Canada complicating MLB Toronto approval

  30-06-2020 20:46
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says the necessity of frequent travel between the U.S. and Canada is the complicating factor holding up approval for Major League League Baseball to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Anne MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, said MLB’s plan is more difficult to approve because […]
  
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• Acknowledging Algoma District School Board’s Graduates of 2020

  30-06-2020 20:38
  
  The extended school closures announced in mid-May and the importance of following physical distancing and crowd limit guidelines meant that Algoma District School Board had to make difficult decisions on operational items, including elementary and secondary graduation activities. In consultation with the District Public Health Units and coterminous Boards, it was determined that face-to-face events, […]
  
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• Visit a Park, Go Fishing or Take In a Cultural Event Safely and Responsibly

  30-06-2020 20:27
  
  The Ontario government is celebrating Canada Day by offering free day use at all provincial parks, and beginning on July 4, 2020, the province is offering free fishing for two weeks, double the length of last year. In addition, numerous Ontario attractions have special virtual experiences and events planned for July 1, 2020 which will […]
  
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• Bicycle Unit Patrolling Downtown

  30-06-2020 20:13
  
  In recent weeks you may have seen Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officers patrolling areas of the downtown on bicycles. We want to let the community know our Bicycle Unit will be patrolling the downtown area during the day on a regular basis as long as the weather permits. “Bicycles are a highly effective method […]
  
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• Sault Transit terminal to be relocated to Huron Street

  30-06-2020 19:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Relocating city transit’s bus terminal to Huron Street will improve operations, provide greater safety for passengers and increase accessibility standards, city council was told. Read More
  
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• Wood Ducks compete against Bucs, Red Wave - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 19:40
  Wood Ducks compete against Bucs, Red Wave - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Junior Wood Ducks sweep weekend games - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 19:40
  Junior Wood Ducks sweep weekend games - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SSM Police Association Donates to Local Food Bank

  30-06-2020 19:30
  
  The Sault Ste Marie Police Association (SSMPA) representing 186 police services personnel is donating $3,000 to support the local Salvation Army that services approximately 19,000 people per year in the municipality. “Working with the provincial-based Police Association of Ontario (PAO) through a Community Fund Program, we wanted to help out with some of the most […]
  
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• Taking the proper precautions on Independence Day weekend - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 19:23
  Taking the proper precautions on Independence Day weekend  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Police Department: tip of the week - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 19:23
  Sault Police Department: tip of the week  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Walmart will stop selling All Lives Matter merchandise - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 19:19
  Walmart will stop selling All Lives Matter merchandise  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• YMCA summer camps launch Monday

  30-06-2020 19:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Summer camps at the YMCA will commence on July 6th, 2020 and run until August 28th, 2020. Read More
  
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• YMCA Partners with City of Sault Ste. Marie for Extended Summer Day Camp Opportunities - SaultOnline.com

  30-06-2020 19:03
  
  YMCA Partners with City of Sault Ste. Marie for Extended Summer Day Camp Opportunities  SaultOnline.com
  
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• YMCA Partners with City of Sault Ste. Marie for Extended Summer Day Camp Opportunities

  30-06-2020 19:03
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE – The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA is proud to be partnering with the City of Sault Ste. Marie to offer an extension of summer day camps! Summer camps at the Y will commence on July 6th, 2020 and run until August 28th, 2020. Extended day camps at the John Rhodes Community Centre […]
  
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• PUC Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

  30-06-2020 18:56
  
  PUC Services Inc. released its 2019 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s commitment to investing in sustainable growth, their people and the communities they serve. The theme for this year’s report, “Investing in Our Communities” demonstrates PUC’s commitment to having a long-term, positive impact in communities across Ontario. The report describes company initiatives that contributed to […]
  
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• Mayor issues warning to drug users: tainted drugs on the rise

  30-06-2020 18:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Mayor Christian Provenzano issued a plea Monday to drug users and their loved ones. Read More
  
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• Goulais Man Claims $1 Million Lotto Prize!

  30-06-2020 17:58
  
  Thomas Mitchell of Goulais River has that “6/49 feeling” after winning the Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the March 14, 2020 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The OLG Prize Centre in Toronto has resumed in-person prize claims for winning-ticket holders of $50,000 or more by-appointment only. To best protect customers and staff, OLG has put in place […]
  
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• Ramsey column: Evaluating insurance needs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 17:42
  Ramsey column: Evaluating insurance needs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cyr column: John Bolton’s revenge memoir - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 17:42
  Cyr column: John Bolton’s revenge memoir  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• What’s Up Doc column: LGBTQ health care - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 17:08
  What’s Up Doc column: LGBTQ health care  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 157 new cases, seven new deaths related to COVID 19

  30-06-2020 16:55
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 157 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new deaths related to the novel coronavirus. The total number of cases now stands at 35,068, which includes 30,344 marked as resolved and 2,672 deaths. The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 dropped to 213 on Tuesday from 232 the day before. […]
  
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• Toronto mayor asks council to make masks mandatory to slow spread of COVID-19

  30-06-2020 16:25
  
  TORONTO — Mayor John Tory is asking Toronto city council to make masks mandatory in public indoor settings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Tory said he would be voting in favour of the temporary by-law recommended by Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa at a city council meeting later Tuesday. […]
  
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• Special Report – June 30

  30-06-2020 16:25
  
  On today’s Special Report, Chris and Alex discuss the quarantine 15, airlines ending physical distancing, Toronto won’t defund the police, and more nooses found at construction sites. For more info on Colette, please see the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/colette-linden-home-burn-victim Join Colette Linden and Christopher Oldcorn on weekdays at 8AM and 1PM for Special Report.  Follow Chris […]
  
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• For 100 Days, Spencer has helped families cope with the new normal

  30-06-2020 15:49
  
    For more information on Spencer Stays Inside please check out the first interview with Adam Francis Proulx https://saultonline.com/2020/03/staying-positive-with-spencer-stays-inside/    
  
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• ADSB Balances Budget For 2020-21`

  30-06-2020 15:44
  
  At the Board Meeting held on Monday, June 29th the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) approved a total budget for expenditures and revenue brought forward by the Operations and Budget Committee of the Board, for the 2020-21 budget year in the amount of $164,827,245. The Committee consists of Board staff and the following Trustees: Chair […]
  
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• Police seek public assistance

  30-06-2020 14:48 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred just after midnight on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Read More
  
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• Beat The Heat and Stay Cool!

  30-06-2020 14:13
  
  Most of the Algoma district will be experiencing a heat event starting today and lasting until the end of the week.  Algoma Public Health would like to remind the public to follow our tips to help beat the heat and stay sun safe. “Exposure to extreme heat and humidity can lead to illnesses such as […]
  
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• Millroy: Funny How Things Go..

  30-06-2020 14:07
  
  Funny how things go. A few weeks back I was agreeing with major junior hockey players that they should be paid at least minimum wage for their services. Now I am about to suggest that many who went through the major junior ranks and probably some who are still there should be criminally charged with […]
  
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• Public Assistance Requested in Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation

  30-06-2020 13:51
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred just after midnight on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The collision took place in the 1000 block of People’s Road. The collision involved a motor vehicle and a bicycle. Anyone who may have witnessed the […]
  
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• Letter: It was just a mask - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 13:41
  Letter: It was just a mask  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Statistics Canada to release April GDP report today, record plunge expected

  30-06-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will release its reading for gross domestic product for April this morning. The report is expected to show a record plunge as the COVID-19 pandemic brought non-essential businesses to a halt. April is expected to be the bottom for the economy with non-essential businesses shut for the full month before they started […]
  
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• Letter: We need to heal racial divisions - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 07:27
  Letter: We need to heal racial divisions - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Trump rally rightly sparse, given COVID-19 - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 07:27
  Letter: Trump rally rightly sparse, given COVID-19 - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Trump messaging a smidge muddled - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 07:27
  Letter: Trump messaging a smidge muddled - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Blaming Black fathers negligent, at best - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-06-2020 07:27
  Letter: Blaming Black fathers negligent, at best - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City Beautification Awards to return in 2021

  30-06-2020 06:23 via saultthisweek.com
  
  The city beautification committee has cancelled this year’s City Beautification Awards because of COVID-19 restrictions and public health guidelines.
  Richard Walker, volunteer city beautification co-ordinator, says in a media release from City of Sault Ste. Marie, “We know the annual City Beautification Awards are something that many work hard for and look forward to. In discussions with the garden centre sponsors, this was an amazing year despite the challenges we’ve all been
  
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• July Seniors Programs

  30-06-2020 06:20 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Senior Centre offers the following programs in July:
  • Journal with Vicky and Rita –Not only can journaling be fun but the benefits of this self-reflection tool can boost memory and inspire creativity. Register for this on line Zoom program by calling the Senior Centre at 705-254-6474
  This course starts Monday, July 6 until Monday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. The class is free. Read More
  
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• City launches Every Breakfast Counts

  30-06-2020 06:08 via saultthisweek.com
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie’s every breakfast counts committee started this year’s program on Monday this week.
  It will run for eight weeks, with a target of 3,300 meals delivered weekly, says a media release.
  Algoma Family Services’ Student Nutrition Program will oversee distribution of food boxes containing items such as fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, cheese and bread. Program leads include as well Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services, community hubs and the Indigenous F
  
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• Civic Centre opens

  30-06-2020 06:05 via saultthisweek.com
  
  he Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre opened on Monday, June 29 but to provide limited services.
  To protect staff, visitors are not permitted to access individual offices unless appointments have been made in advance, says a media release.
  All interactions with city staff will take place in the lobby level or the Central Collections office. Plexiglas barriers and floor decals have been installed to assist with physical distancing and to protect visitors and employees.
  Those entering the building will
  
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• Hub Trail Festival becomes a scavenger hunt

  30-06-2020 06:00 via saultthisweek.com
  
  The Hub Trail Festival usually held on Canada Day will feature a month-long scavenger hunt this year in view of COVID-19 restrictions against public gatherings.
  Normally the event takes one day, inviting participants to walk, ride or roll all or part of the 22.5-kilometre Hub Trail, stopping at intervals for a “passport” stamp each of which qualified them for a prize draw later in the day.
  The event this year has turned into a hunt for images that highlight Canadian objects or activi
  
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• Be on the lookout for plant disease after that rain

  30-06-2020 05:50 via saultthisweek.com
  
  With the return of rain after such hot, humid weather, it is time to look for disease in the garden.
  It is much easier to prevent plant disease than cure it. If you keep plants healthy with regular fertilizing; plant and trim so that there is good air flow and clean up any damaged leaves as soon as you notice them, you will be well on your way to a healthy garden.
  Some common diseases that you need to watch out for:
  • Powdery Mildew is one of the most common leaf diseases. It shows up as a
  
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• CHL should blow the whistle on hazing and player abuse

  30-06-2020 05:48 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Funny how things go.
  A few weeks back I was agreeing with major junior hockey players that they should be paid at least minimum wage for their services.
  Now I am about to suggest that many who went through the major junior ranks and probably some who are still there should be criminally charged with abuse of their teammates.
  I have come to that conclusion after reading about the class-action lawsuit Daniel Carcillo, a 10-year veteran of the National Hockey League who played in the Ontario Hockey
  
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• Pandemic adds to pre-departure check-list

  30-06-2020 05:46 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Now that Ontario has moved on to Stage 2 of its reopening plan, some businesses are beginning to recover, but due to border closures and hesitation from many to travel out of their home city, the tourism industry still feels the impact of the pandemic.
  The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says the province is expected to lose an estimated $11.4 billion in spending from international tourists this year due to COVID-19. During a tour through eastern Ontario earlier in June, Lisa McLeod,
  
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• Team works diligently to create Rainbow Camp 2020

  30-06-2020 05:38 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Rainbow Camp will go virtual for 2020, as have most events and meetings for the last few months.
  To ensure that 2SLGBTQ+ youth are still able to access the supports offered by Rainbow Camp, the Welcome Friends Association, which hosts Rainbow Camp, developed Rainbow Online Connection. The online virtual camp is open to 2SLGBTQ+ youth along with allies, siblings, and children of queer families.
  Camp director Stephanie Voyer said it is important to Welcome Friends Association to ensure Rainbow Cam
  
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• Raptors Uprising GC sets NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win to open season

  30-06-2020 05:21
  
  TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC recorded its 11th straight victory Monday, sweeping Heat Check Gaming in their best-of-three esports series to set an NBA 2K League record for consecutive wins to start the season. The Raptors (11-0) had their way with the Heat (2-7) in Game 1, cruising to a 92-54 win before having to rally in […]
  
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• Poll suggests COVID-19 not changing Canada Day for many Canadians

  30-06-2020 03:24
  
  OTTAWA — COVID-19 means the true north is not entirely free this Canada Day, but a new survey suggests that’s not going to change how many people mark the holiday. Leger Marketing and the Association for Canadian Studies surveyed Canadians to see whether, given all that’s gone on around the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ll be more or […]
  
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