Sault Ste. Marie news

• Impaired driver had to be woken up, police say

  06-07-2026 21:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Police laid charges Sunday of operation while impaired, dangerous operation, and possession of schedule I substances after receiving a call at about 7:50 p.m. of someone asleep in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle in the 0-100 block of Great Northern Road.Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they located and woke the driver – later identified as the accused. Upon speaking with the accused and observing drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle, officers say they developed g
  
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• Teens push, punch and kick victim, police say

  06-07-2026 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Police charged a 13-year-old and two 14-year-olds Friday with assault causing bodily harm. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a disturbance involving youth in the 100 block of Denwood Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene. Police say the three accused assaulted a victim by pushing, punching, and kicking them. The victim, also a youth, sustained minor physical injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim and three accused are known to one another.The
  
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• Boardwalk brawl sees teens charged

  06-07-2026 21:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Police charged two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old Saturday with two counts of assault.Around 8:30 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a disturbance involving youth on the boardwalk on St. Mary’s River Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene. Police say the three accused assaulted a youth victim by punching them and punched an adult victim who attempted to intervene. The accused and the youth victim are known to one another. No physical injuries were reported.Shortly before a
  
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• Bruce Mines Museum celebrates past, welcomes future

  06-07-2026 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
  The Bruce Mines Museum has received a facelift of sorts The Bruce Mines and District Historical Society recently met with Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg on June 22 to announce the completion of upgrades to the museum, known as the Church on the Rock, including the replacement of the crumbling stairs with a new walkway from street level to the entrance. The completed project increases accessibility to the structure and provides an outdoor viewing area. “The impact of this Ontario gov
  
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• GENE MONIN: Unforgiveness is killing relationships everywhere

  06-07-2026 17:42 via saultstar.com
  
  It is behind marriage breakups, broken families, and family feuds.It can cause cancer, depression, skin allergies, and unknown illnesses. It only takes one brave person to shelve pride and ask for forgiveness. Nobody may remember how it began: a marriage that parents banned, a child who won’t follow in the family business, over a will. Money is usually the underlying cause that nobody admits. One key point to keep in mind is forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation. People err
  
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• Every Breakfast Counts back on the menu

  06-07-2026 17:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Every Breakfast Counts returns this year to replace school breakfast programs during the summer months.The program, which began nine years ago, helps fill the gap during July and August and serves more than 9,400 meals locally. Each year, the program has grown to serve more meals.The program is spearheaded through the Sault Ste. Marie mayor’s office and began in 2018 due to need. It serves as a way to address a service gap in the community.Healthy eating habits significantly impact the ac
  
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• 'Deep' cuts concern Algoma U union

  06-07-2026 05:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University students will have to wait longer to see trash picked up and tech issues fixed after the post-secondary institution slashed about 60 support jobs this spring, a labour leader says.The cuts, announced in late May, will be roughly split between Algoma’s campuses in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. The university is also active in Timmins. Michelle Dayboll, president of OSSTF/FEESO Algoma University Support Staff, said nearly 90 of her members have lost their jobs since last
  
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• Algoma U job cuts are 'deep'

  06-07-2026 05:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University students will have to wait longer to see trash picked up and tech issues fixed after the post-secondary institution slashed about 60 support jobs this spring, a labour leader says.The cuts, announced in late May, will be roughly split between Algoma’s campuses in Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton. The university is also active in Timmins. Michelle Dayboll, president of OSSTF/FEESO Algoma University Support Staff, said nearly 90 of her members have lost their jobs since last
  
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