Sault Ste. Marie news

• Habs have hope down the middle with post-season play of Suzuki, Kotkaniemi

  22-08-2020 21:59
  
  TORONTO — Marc Bergevin’s Montreal Canadiens entered the NHL’s restart amid questions over whether they deserved to be given a playoff lifeline. They leave Toronto with heads held high as worthy participants — and with a potential remedy for one of the team’s shortcomings. The Canadiens were eliminated from the playoffs after a tough first-round series […]
  
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• Ketamine thats injected during arrests draws new scrutiny - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 20:36
  Ketamine thats injected during arrests draws new scrutiny  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Talks needed on decriminalizing hard drugs to address opioid crisis, Tam says

  22-08-2020 19:58
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s chief health officer says Canadians should be “seized” with the crisis of rising deaths from opioid use, and she suggests decriminalizing hard drugs should be part of the discussion to find solutions. Dr. Theresa Tam says several provinces — including British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta — are seeing concerning spikes in overdose deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began. […]
  
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• Online learning draws 1,200 students

  22-08-2020 19:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Twelve hundred Algoma District School Board students will study online when the 2020-2021 academic year starts in early September.Read More
  
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• Ontario Retail Sales Jump 33.8%

  22-08-2020 19:40
  
  June retail sales topped pre-pandemic levels. Retail sales soared 23.7 percent in June according to the latest figures from Stats Canada. The retail sector brought in $53 billion across the country, climbing above pre-pandemic levels for the first time as more parts of the country moved ahead with plans to reopen their economies. Among the […]
  
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• Quebec reports 104 new cases of COVID-19, six deaths linked to virus

  22-08-2020 18:03
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 104 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths linked to the virus. It’s the first time authorities have confirmed more than 100 new infections since Aug. 12, when they reported the same number of cases as today. The province has now reported 61,599 COVID-19 infections and 5,739 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. […]
  
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• Book welcomes back younger students

  22-08-2020 17:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A storybook will help welcome back younger students attending Algoma Disrict School Board schools.Read More
  
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• Ontario reports 108 new cases of COVID-19, one new death related to coronavirus

  22-08-2020 17:02
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 108 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death related to the coronavirus. The total number of cases now stands at 41,287, which includes 2,797 deaths and 37,487 cases marked as resolved. There were 90 cases newly marked as resolved in today’s report. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 27 of Ontario’s […]
  
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• Board checks air quality at schools

  22-08-2020 16:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board is assessing the air quality of its schools before students return to class in September.Read More
  
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• LEES, Melville Francis

  22-08-2020 16:17
  
  November 20, 1922 to August 18, 2020 ~ Celebrating a life well-lived, we regret to announce the passing of our father, Mel Lees, from natural causes on August 18, 2020 with his family by his side. Dad was 3 months short of celebrating his 98th birthday. Born in Blind River to the late Arthur (d.1986) […]
  
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• BOYER, Gregory Douglas Joseph

  22-08-2020 16:11
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved partner of Arlene Eddy. Loving father of Shauna Lyons, Jonah Boyer, Gabriel Boyer (Cesilee), Kate Boyer (Andrew), James Boyer (Sandy) and Cassie Boyer. Gregory will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great […]
  
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• PEARSON, Earl

  22-08-2020 16:05
  
  With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Earl, at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 84. Partner of Cathy for 45 years. Father of Wayne of Oshawa, ON, William, and Tracey Pluviati (Guido) of Ottawa, ON. Predeceased by his two sons, Craig and Kaarle as well as his […]
  
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• No firm ties to Missanabie, Thessalon thefts: OPP

  22-08-2020 15:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Police aren’t drawing a connection between a series of break-ins in the Thessalon area and several thefts from remote outpost camps near Missanabie.Read More
  
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• Garden River temporarily closes landfill

  22-08-2020 15:40 via saultstar.com
  
  The landfill at Garden River First Nation is temporarily closed.Read More
  
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• Jim Moses: The gift of knowledge - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 15:30
  Jim Moses: The gift of knowledge  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• French board staggers start dates at schools

  22-08-2020 15:18 via saultstar.com
  
  French Catholic students will start the new school year at different times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• 200 New OPP Officers

  22-08-2020 13:53
  
  In response to concerns about understaffing, burnout, and mental health. Premier Doug Ford announced the hiring of 200 additional officers for the Ontario Provincial Police. Premier Ford said as the province recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, officers must have the tools they need to do their job and stay healthy while doing it. “That’s […]
  
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• Ford tramples on treaty rights with rushed changes to legislation: NDP

  22-08-2020 13:23
  
  QUEEN’S PARK – All eight Northern NDP MPPs released a letter to Doug Ford calling on him to respond to the concerns of First Nations who have contacted him after he failed to respect treaty rights and rushed changes in Bill 197 that impacts treaty territories without consulting them. “The government has a legal duty […]
  
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• Students with disabilities face more obstacles returning to class: advocates

  22-08-2020 13:00
  
  TORONTO — Advocacy groups in Ontario say students with disabilities will face additional obstacles returning to class following the pandemic, leaving parents unsure if their children will be fully and safely included in school reopening plans. The Ontario Autism Coalition and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance held an online town hall meeting Friday […]
  
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• Ontario Expanding Indoor Capacity for Meeting and Event Facilities

  22-08-2020 12:45
  
  The Ontario government is safely reopening more of the economy by easing restrictions for facilities that rent out professional meeting and event spaces. Beginning August 21, 2020, facilities can have up to 50 guests for each indoor meeting room or event space within the facility. The facility would have to adhere to a plan approved […]
  
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• Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Chippewa County Animal Shelter

  22-08-2020 12:38
  
  The Chippewa County Animal Shelter has closed until August 31, 2020. According to a post on their Facebook page, their was a potential COVID-19 exposure on August 15 & 17th, 2020. The full post from the Facebook page is below: ATTENTION The Animal Shelter has had a potential Covid-19 exposure on Saturday, August 15 and […]
  
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• UPDATE: (Advisory Ended) Fog Advisory In Effect

  22-08-2020 12:16
  
  5:33 AM EDT Saturday 22 August 2020 Fog advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Dense fog across a widespread area this morning. Travel is expected to be hazardous […]
  
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• Who are they? What do they want to do? A primer on the Conservative contenders

  22-08-2020 12:00
  
  OTTAWA — On Sunday, the federal Conservative party will elect a new leader. There are four candidates vying to lead the party, which currently holds 121 seats in the House of Commons and serves as the Official Opposition. There are some similarities between them. All have promised to repeal the carbon tax and two pieces of federal legislation […]
  
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• No winning ticket for Friday night’s $31.4 million Lotto Max jackpot

  22-08-2020 11:13
  
  TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $31.4 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 25 will be approximately $40 million.
  
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• SHU names Syljebeck, Oliver as AD, assistant AD - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 09:46
  SHU names Syljebeck, Oliver as AD, assistant AD  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Village of Estral Beach Revised Ordinances - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Village of Estral Beach Revised Ordinances - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• The different sides of pride and humility - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  The different sides of pride and humility  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Samuel C. Ambrosini & Mary L. Ambrosini Trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Samuel C. Ambrosini & Mary L. Ambrosini Trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Vote remote and stay safe - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Letter: Vote remote and stay safe - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Think about actually keeping America great - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Letter: Think about actually keeping America great - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Joe for the people - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Letter: Joe for the people - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Huizenga's comments disappointing - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Letter: Huizenga's comments disappointing - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Huizenga needs to check his facts - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 07:31
  Letter: Huizenga needs to check his facts - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rooneys body recovered in Monroe County waters - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:56
  Rooneys body recovered in Monroe County waters  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• My Take: Reaping winning policies - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:56
  My Take: Reaping winning policies  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mangino column: Border Wall brings down Trump insider - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:56
  Mangino column: Border Wall brings down Trump insider  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• High school sports still in holding pattern - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:56
  High school sports still in holding pattern  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Easy caprese: The perfect dish for tomato season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:56
  Easy caprese: The perfect dish for tomato season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Flyers down Canadiens 3-2, move onto second round

  22-08-2020 04:15
  
  TORONTO — Kevin Hayes had a goal and an assist, Carter Hart made 31 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Friday to win their first-round playoff series 4-2. Ivan Provorov and Michael Raffl also scored for Philadelphia, which advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Nick Suzuki had […]
  
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• Summer feeding program concludes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:04
  Summer feeding program concludes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Holland OKs incentives for GDK development, finance director - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:04
  Holland OKs incentives for GDK development, finance director  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bringing our A game – with brandy butter pecan - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 04:04
  Bringing our A game – with brandy butter pecan  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Analysts back GFL Environmental

  22-08-2020 01:21 via saultstar.com
  
  A number of analysts are reiterating their confidence in GFL Environmental Inc. after the stock lost as much as 10 per cent of its value last Tuesday following the release of a negative report from an activist short seller. Read More
  
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• Landgren cartoon: Bannon is the latest orange - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  22-08-2020 00:52
  Landgren cartoon: Bannon is the latest orange  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Out With Nicole – Montana’s

  22-08-2020 00:25
  
  Out With Nicole is a new short weekly ONNtv feature. Each Friday, Nicole Quesnel will visit interesting stops and shops in the Sault and Area. If you know of a store, place or person that should be featured. Send an email to [email protected]
  
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• Plan A Algoma fills the gaps

  22-08-2020 00:15 via saultstar.com
  
  The virtual information session will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on Google Hangouts. To register for the session, contact Employment Solutions by email at [email protected] or phone 705-945-0705. Read More
  
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