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• Man gets life sentence for John Street slaying, attempted murder

  25-08-2026 22:10 via saultstar.com
  
  The man who savagely stabbed a woman more than 100 times with a screwdriver in her John Street apartment nearly three years ago was sentenced Tuesday to life imprisonment for the fatal random attack. Taylor Marshall, 22, was slain by Steven Jones after she returned to her main-floor unit from a job interview at a fitness club in September 2023. “ She died an awful death,” said Superior Court Justice Michael Varpio.Jones,who appeared via video from Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre,
  
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• 400MW data centre application filed with IESO

  25-08-2026 21:47 via saultstar.com
  
  The Independent Electricity System Operation (IESO) has received an application that would see a 400 MW data centre established in Algoma.The Red Jar Algoma Data Center application is proposing a 400 MW data centre to be operational on October 1, 2029.To be called the Algoma Data Center, the application is now “active” which means assessment work is in progress but a report has not yet been finalized. Any additional project information is considered confidential by the IESO. Attempt
  
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• Federal Job minister Patty Hajdu says Sault won’t be left behind in new tariff supports

  25-08-2026 21:12 via saultstar.com
  
  The federal government has unveiled a package of counter-tariffs and economic support measures for Canadian workers and businesses.And Sault Ste. Marie won’t be left behind, said Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu.Hajdu’s ministry is rolling out a $3.5 billion Rapid Response Supports program designed to protect workers, their families and employers from the financial strain caused by the latest round of tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.Support includes expanded employme
  
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• Parked vehicle hit on Lake Street

  25-08-2026 19:10 via saultstar.com
  
  An unoccupied vehicle parked in a driveway was struck by another automobile early Monday.The collision happened in the 800 block of Lake Street, police say.Rohtash Singh, 28, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation. The accused’s court date is Sept. 21.
  
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• Sault senior was driving impaired: POLICE

  25-08-2026 17:20 via saultstar.com
  
  An elderly man is accused of driving impaired. An erratic motorist on Queen Street East was reported late Sunday afternoon, police say.The vehicle was found parked near Drake Street. The driver was sleeping. He allegedly refused to give a breath sample. Austin Duquette, 83, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, failure or refusal to comply with demand and dangerous operation.His court date is Oct. 5.
  
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• Woman accused of using stolen bank card for purchase

  25-08-2026 17:11 via saultstar.com
  A woman used a stolen bank card to buy something at a store in the 600 block of Wellington Street West, police say.A wallet was reported stolen on Aug. 7. A suspect was arrested Sunday.Trina McPherson, 49, was charged with fraud under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000Her court date is Nov. 9.
  
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• Registration nears for Baby Time program

  25-08-2026 16:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Registration for Baby Time at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library starts Sept. 3. The weekly 30-minute program for infants aged up to 12 months and their caregivers runs four weeks starting Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.. Each child or caregiver must have a library card. Call 705-759-5241 for more information.
  
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• Main Sault library branch hosts Back to Hogwarts Week

  25-08-2026 16:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Back to Hogwarts Week returns to James L. McIntyre Centennial Library on Monday. Youngsters can get sorted into their Hogwarts House for the year, a release says. Sign up until Sept. 5. Call 705-759-5241 for more information. Registration for the library’s Baby Time program starts Sept. 3. The weekly 30-minute program for infants aged up to 12 months and their caregivers runs four weeks starting Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.. Each child or caregiver must have a library card. Call 705-759-5241 for m
  
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• Environmental action featured in new Sault museum exhibition

  25-08-2026 16:26 via saultstar.com
  
  An upcoming exhibit at Sault Ste. Marie Museum highlights community groups dedicated to environmental action. The exhibit, featuring organizations such as Clean North and Algoma Highlands Conservancy, runs Sept. 10-12, a release said. A grand opening will be held Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is by donation.
  
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• Victim struck with hatchet on Wellington Street East

  25-08-2026 16:04 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly struck someone he knew with a hatchet and used the tool to damage property. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police went to a multi-unit residence in the 1200 block of Wellington Street East last Friday morning. A suspect was found in the area.Edward Dungey, 63, was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief under $5,000.He was held in custody pending bail hearing.
  
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• Man fires BB gun at pair in Sault's west end

  25-08-2026 15:23 via saultstar.com
  
  A BB gun was allegedly fired at two people when a man demanded they hand over their bags in a west-end neighbourhood.One person was struck and hurt, police say. The incident happened in the area of Parliament and Charles streets early on Aug. 11. A suspect was arrested Aug. 17. Christian Breathat, 31, was charged with assault with a weapon, fail to comply with probation order, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and attempt robbery.He was being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre
  
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• Sault woman's no-shows land her in jail

  25-08-2026 15:11 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman got jail time for not seeing her probation officer or going to John Howard Society. Megan Laird, 31, pleaded guilty to three offences last Friday, including failing to attend court in June, not reporting to her probation officer between last November and June and not going to John Howard Society in June 2025. Ontario Court Justice Heather Mendes noted Laird has “a very lengthy record” that is “replete with related offences.” Laird was sentenced to 15 days in jail
  
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• Sault woman's no-shows get her jail time

  25-08-2026 15:11 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman landed in jail for not seeing her probation officer or going to John Howard Society. Megan Laird, 31, pleaded guilty to three offences last Friday, including failing to attend court in June, not reporting to her probation officer between last November and June and not going to John Howard Society in June 2025. Ontario Court Justice Heather Mendes noted Laird has “a very lengthy record” that is “replete with related offences.” Laird was sentenced to 15 days in jai
  
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• Sault residents seek work at EDS Canada in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS

  25-08-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Aug. 25, 2001Derek Bone, Lily DeMiglio, Nadia Kucherepa, Linda Pagnotta and Diana Spadafora are invited to a reunion of First Connection participants. Funded by the Hiliary M. Weston Foundation, First Connection offered internships to Grade 12 students who demonstrated outstanding leadership as community volunteers. People lined up to submit their resumes to EDS Canada. The company is opening a customer interaction centre at the corner of McNabb and Pim streets later this year. Aug. 25, 1976Dan
  
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