Sault Ste. Marie news

• Strip Club to Bus Terminal: Who knew?

  25-11-2020 23:55
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The property at 89 Hudson Street ended up on an environmental assessment for the city. Support for the purchase of the strip club property was given publicly on September 14, 2020. During the same meeting support for an Environmental Assessment using Tulloch Engineering Inc. to investigate moving the Bus Station […]
  
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• Virtual public meeting scheduled Dec. 7 to discuss 2021 I-75 BL lane reconfiguration in St. Ignace

  25-11-2020 23:03
  
  WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a Zoom virtual public meeting to discuss a 2021 resurfacing project on the I-75 Business Loop (BL) in St. Ignace, Mackinac County. This meeting immediately precedes a regular St. Ignace City Council meeting. WHO: MDOT Newberry Transportation Service Center (TSC) and Superior Region staff City of […]
  
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• Murder charge laid in 40-year-old Northern Ontario homicide

  25-11-2020 21:35 via saultstar.com
  
  A North Bay man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 1980 stabbing death of Micheline St. Amour in East Ferris. Read More
  
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• International travellers must take care to prevent COVID-19 spread: APH

  25-11-2020 21:30 via saultstar.com
  
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• International travellers must take care to prevent COVID-19 spread

  25-11-2020 21:30 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie’s most recent COVID-19 cases are as a result of international travel, which means people are still leaving Canada and returning to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Read More
  
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• Bike trail explained

  25-11-2020 21:23 via saultstar.com
  
  An online information session about a Finn Hill mountain bike trail project runs Thursday at 7 p.m.Read More
  
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• Chippewa County COVID-19 Testing Sites

  25-11-2020 21:22
  
  Chippewa County Health Department wants everyone to know where the public can receive a COVID-19 test. If you feel any COVID-19 symptoms or been exposed to someone possibly infected with COVID-19. Please get tested at War Memorial Hospital, Sault Tribe Health Center, Lake Superior State University Health Care Center, Bay Mills Health Center, or Walgreens.
  
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• Ontarians Encouraged To Celebrate The Holidays Safely

  25-11-2020 20:38
  
  The Ontario Government is out with its Holiday Season COVID-19 guidelines. “I know there are many people looking forward to their traditional family celebrations at this time of year, but to keep your loved ones safe, traditions will have to be adjusted,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We’re asking everyone to please stick to your own […]
  
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• Canada Post Unveils Plan to Improve Service to Indigenous Communities

  25-11-2020 20:19
  
  Canada Post unveiled its Indigenous and northern reconciliation plan Monday, in which it committed to meet with every community in the North to discuss their needs. The plan unveiled is to improve service to Indigenous communities, specifically in the North. Canada Post’s Director of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Dale Leclair, says the crown corporation will […]
  
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• TRUSSLER, Andrew James

  25-11-2020 20:10
  
  ~ April 25, 1944 – November 23, 2020 ~ Andrew James Trussler, 76, passed on November 23, 2020 following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Andy was born in Brownsburg, Quebec to Helen and William Trussler (predeceased). He grew up in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. As a teen he loved playing hockey, downhill skiing and visiting […]
  
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• Two Charged with Assault with a Weapon

  25-11-2020 19:42
  
  On November 24, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 24-year-old Christina Landriault and 26-year-old Dallas Solomon for assault with a weapon. It’s alleged the two accused entered a residence in the 0-100 block of Manila Terrace, poured what is believed to be gasoline inside the residence and attempted to ignite it. At this time, residents […]
  
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• Solar panels swiped

  25-11-2020 19:32 via saultstar.com
  
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• Pair pour gas in west-end home

  25-11-2020 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  A pair poured gasoline in a west-end residence and tried to light the fuel on Tuesday, police say. Read More
  
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• JOCKO-SAYERS, Marguerite Isabelle Jane

  25-11-2020 18:55
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Janet Jocko, Kathryn Jocko and the late Patrick Jocko Jr. Proud grandma of many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Thomas Agawa and Lucille Agawa (Nee Sayers). She will be missed […]
  
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• Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at Aged 60

  25-11-2020 18:51
  
  Maradona Diego died from a heart attack less than a month after turning 60. The Argentinian football legend died at home, his lawyer said, just three weeks after having surgery on a blood clot in his brain. Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986, having knocked England out of the tournament in a […]
  
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• Garden River Issues Travel Advisory

  25-11-2020 18:46
  
  Garden River First Nation has issued a travel advisory for the Greater Toronto Area and Peel Region. Band administration is urging those who are planning to or have travelled to these areas to self-isolate for 14 days. Garden River is recommending that its members avoid travel outside of Algoma District, especially to areas where COVID-19 […]
  
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• Percentage of Quebec seniors over 70 with COVID-19 far below rate during first wave

  25-11-2020 18:44
  
  MONTREAL – The percentage of total COVID-19 cases in Quebec among people over the age of 70 is increasing, but the number is significantly below what was reported during the peak of the pandemic’s first wave. Data from Quebec’s national public health institute indicates 18.4 per cent of Quebecers with active COVID-19 cases since Nov. […]
  
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• Bruce Petush: Thanksgiving 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 18:37
  Bruce Petush: Thanksgiving 2020  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Liberals to present bill on single-game sports betting

  25-11-2020 18:29
  
  OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will bring in a bill on one-game sports betting, five years after a previous attempt died in the Senate. The legislation on the House of Commons notice paper would amend Criminal Code provisions around gambling on single games of football, hockey and other sports, an activity that is […]
  
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• Holiday Pic of the Day: Shari Moss

  25-11-2020 17:55
  
  Today’s Holiday Pic of the Day comes from Shari Moss. A beautiful picture of her home decorated for Christmas out on Sunnyside Beach Road. Send us your holiday pics @ [email protected] You can win tickets for Habitat for Humanity’s  Big Ticket Draw or 5th Annual Builder’s Bash Ready, set, decorate!
  
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• Longing for the days of kitchen gatherings - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 17:39
  Longing for the days of kitchen gatherings  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police lay first-degree murder charge in homicide case dating back four decades

  25-11-2020 17:30
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid criminal charges in connection with the murder of a young North Bay area mother 40 years ago. On July 10, 1980, 20-year-old Micheline St. AMOUR was found in a bedroom of her East Ferris Township home. She died as a result of injuries caused by stab wounds. In […]
  
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• Board moves 7/8 students to high school

  25-11-2020 17:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board is moving Grade 7 and 8 students from two public schools in Elliot Lake to the community’s high school in September.Read More
  
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• SCOBIE, Alice Jone (nee King)

  25-11-2020 17:20
  
  With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Alice with family by her side on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the age of 83. Wife of Neil for 65 years. Beloved mother of Cheryl (Dr. Mark Edwards) of Sault Ste. Marie and Daniel, of Pays Plat. Grandmother of Suzanne Scobie-Robinson of Marathon, and Simone […]
  
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• Find New England’s winter wonderland in Jackson, N.H. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 17:17
  Find New England’s winter wonderland in Jackson, N.H.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Standring column: Thanksgiving: Bless our healthcare heroes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 16:34
  Standring column: Thanksgiving: Bless our healthcare heroes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• OPP To Provide New Details into a 20 Year Old Murder Case from North Bay

  25-11-2020 16:13
  
  In 1980, a historic homicide took place in East Ferris that has North Bay OPP updating us with new details. Regional Commander of the OPP’s North East Region, Chief Superintendent Carson Pardy, will be joined by Detective-Inspector Kurtis Fredericks from the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch to provide details of a resolution to the murder of […]
  
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• MEDC encourages Michiganders to “Support Local” this holiday season, and beyond

  25-11-2020 16:08
  
  New campaign intended to inspire Michiganders to safely support small businesses in all corners of the state LANSING, Mich. – Thanksgiving and the holiday season are fast approaching, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is urging Michiganders to shop, eat, and travel safely in their own neighborhoods and downtowns through a new “Support Local ” […]
  
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• West, Noble Edwin (Ed)

  25-11-2020 15:15
  
  Ed passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 95. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 71 years, Dorothy. Cherished father of Craig (Beth) and Karen Madigan (Brad). Proud grandpa to Keely Madigan, Cameron Madigan, Connor Madigan, and Amelia West. […]
  
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• COVID-19 cases top 700 in Chippewa County

  25-11-2020 15:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Total confirmed, and probable, cases of COVID-19 now top 700 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and area. Read More
  
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• Opinion: A Wealth Tax

  25-11-2020 15:00
  
  By Peter Chow Let’s say you were alive when Jesus Christ lived, and were bestowed not only immortality, but $100,000 a day, every day, every year, indefinitely.   After the past 2,020 years, you would still have less money than Bill Gates has now.  $200,000 a day?  You would still have less money than Jeff […]
  
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• An active campaign of misinformation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 14:45
  An active campaign of misinformation  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Enbridge wants Line 5 action ended

  25-11-2020 14:41 via saultstar.com
  
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• Chippewa County adds 164 COVID-19 cases

  25-11-2020 13:28
  
  Bi-weekly COVID Stats from 11/21/2020 thru 11/24/2020 62 new confirmed 102 new probable 33 new recovered 9 Hospitalized 209 cases being actively monitored CCHD reminds the community to practice social distancing, wash their hands frequently and to wear your masks.
  
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• Be Careful: Thanksgiving is Top Day for Home Cooking Fires

  25-11-2020 12:04
  
  LANSING, Mich. – LARA Director Orlene Hawks and State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urge fire safety on Thanksgiving Day, which is the leading day for home cooking fires. Consumers who use portable deep fryers to cook turkeys should know the dangers involved and consider an oil-less fryer, which is a safer alternative to cook their […]
  
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• Know the signs of CO poisoning - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 06:31
  Know the signs of CO poisoning  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Locals thankful for family health and safety - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 06:24
  Locals thankful for family health and safety  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Thanksgiving favorites - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 06:24
  Letter: Thanksgiving favorites - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Thank you to gov't, poll workers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-11-2020 06:24
  Letter: Thank you to gov't, poll workers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• National Emergency Alert Test Happens Wednesday

  25-11-2020 03:38
  
  The test is scheduled to happen in Ontario at 12:55 p.m. EST, you will receive the alert on your phone, radio, TV & mobile devices.   On November 25, 2020, all provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will conduct public alerting tests in Canada, except for Nunavut. As such, test alerts will be distributed on […]
  
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• ONNtv Local Evening News – Nov 24

  25-11-2020 03:26
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report. You can tune into ONNtv for all your local news, weather and sports throughout the day. Make sure to visit the Sault Online/ONNtv website by clicking here. Like Sault Online on Facebook and click on the live video alerts to stay on top of all live shows and videos including First […]
  
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• First Local PM – Nov 24

  25-11-2020 03:24
  
  Here is today’s First Local 1PM Edition, where you can watch on demand! Join Christopher Oldcorn, Colette Linden and Daniel Laprade weekdays on First Local. Make sure to interact live during the show on the Sault Online Facebook page, where you can send in a birthday or anniversary shout out and join the discussion! Follow Chris […]
  
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• Algoma Public Health reports two new positive cases in the region

  25-11-2020 02:03
  
  The Algoma Public Health is reporting two new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Algoma District. Cases #59 and #60 were the result of testing conducted on November 20, 2020 with exposure having been determined due to international travel. Both residents are reported to be currently self-isolating. Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all […]
  
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• VALIQUETTE, John

  25-11-2020 01:38
  
  November 22, 1934 to November 23, 2020 ~ John passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, age 86. Beloved wife and best friend for 63 years of Gail (nee Patterson). Loving, kind, and patient father of Terry, Scott (Tracy), Jay (Kim), Nevin (Trudy) and Ginette (Brian). Proud Grandpa and Papa of the […]
  
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• SYRETTE, Eugene Allan “Yin” Manitou Ana Quat “Spirit within a Cloud” Loon/Catfish Clan of Batchewana and Garden River Ojibwe Territory

  25-11-2020 01:07
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the age of 61. Cherished father of Tyler, Jasmine (Benjamin), Cody (Constance), Amanda (Daniel) and Justice. Proud grandfather of Saphira, Lia, Dominick and Darius. Brother of Sharon “Dolly” Syrette (Raymond), Elizabeth Jones (late Gordie) and Wayne Syrette (Linda). Predeceased by his parents Victoria […]
  
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• COVID cases related to international travel: APH

  25-11-2020 00:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health is reporting two more confirmed COVID-19 cases, both related to international travel. Read More
  
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