Sault Ste. Marie news

• APH reporting two new cases of COVID-19

  16-01-2021 00:05
  The Algoma Public Health reported two new cases today, one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and the other from central and east Algoma. Case #137 is reported to be self-isolating after having been tested on Jan. 12, 2021 with the cause of exposure unknown. Case #138 is also reported to be self-isolating after having […]
  
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• Sault city council appoints new CFO

  11-08-2026 03:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie has appointed a new chief financial officer.Stephen Facey will replace the retiring Shelley Schell.Schell thanked her colleagues, city staff and council for their professionalism over the years.She noted that the city will continue to have financial affordability issues in the years to come and that will continue to be a focus.Facey has more than 15 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including 11 years in the municipal sector. He’s served
  
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• Sault city council supports data centre framework, rejects moratorium

  11-08-2026 03:26 via saultstar.com
  
  City council may be able to agree that the city needs to develop a framework policy for future data centre development in Sault Ste. Marie.That framework needs to include community consultation and establish policy that balances economic development and job creation with energy and water usage, noise and environmental concerns, among other things.But the majority of council doesn’t believe that economic development should be put on hold with an interim control bylaw that prohibits the dev
  
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• Prince acts to protect farming artifacts

  10-08-2026 22:03 via saultstar.com
  
  The Prince Township Museum has a priceless collection of antique farm equipment, but the shed behind the community centre that has housed the collection since 1997 must be demolished by winter.Council held a special meeting on Aug. 4 to decide how best to preserve the exhibits.After a brief discussion, councillors voted unanimously to purchase a secure sea can to store small items that cannot be exposed to the elements.They decided that large items, such as tractors and balers, will be covered
  
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• Shipping steel rebate program launches

  10-08-2026 21:34 via saultstar.com
  
  A new federal program will rebate 50 per cent of eligible rail or marine transportation costs for Canadian steel moving between provinces and territories for up to a year.The Commodities Sectoral Support Program launched Monday.“ Global trade is changing quickly, and Canada must adapt,” said Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon said in a release. “Canadians are looking for more opportunities to buy Canadian products, including Canadian steel. Through this rebate, we’re
  
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• Talks for seniors' housing backed in Prince Township

  10-08-2026 20:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Prince Township council is backing talks that could bring an affordable seniors’ housing project to the community.District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is interested in township-owned property on Marshall Drive as a possible site.Mayor Melanie Mageran, speaking at a special council meeting on Aug. 4, told council that the DSSMSSAB had also held preliminary discussions with township staff and agreed to cover the costs of all the environmental assessments and feas
  
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• 2 badly hurt in North Shore crash

  10-08-2026 19:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Two people suffered serious injuries in a collision on Highway 17 in Township of the North Shore on Sunday morning.An eastbound pickup truck, turning left on to Highway 108, collided with a car travelling westbound at about 9:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police say.Two passengers were brought to hospital in Elliot Lake before being airlifted to hospital in Sudbury. The truck driver, a 66-year-old resident of Blind River, was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm, left turn, fail to a
  
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• Business owner accused of hitting worker in Huron Shores

  10-08-2026 18:07 via saultstar.com
  
  A business owner is accused of striking a worker twice in separate incidents in Municipality of Huron Shores. The alleged incidents happened on Highway 17 in July and last Friday.The employee was hit in the lower back after arriving late for work in the second incident, Ontario Provincial Police say. It’s not know where the employee was hit in July, said Const. Bev Gauthier in an email. Huimin Zhang, 44, of Municipality of Huron Shores, was charged with two counts assault. Court date for
  
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• Suspended driver had drug: OPP

  10-08-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  A suspended driver was allegedly found behind the wheel with about 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine in Thessalon last Friday.A RIDE check was set up on Lakeside Drive, Ontario Provincial Police say.The male motorist’s SUV was not insured and had unauthorized licence plates, police allege. Christopher Garvey, 46, of Thessalon, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, drive while under suspension, owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance, use plate not authorized f
  
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• Sault singers 'really owning' Brown's songs

  10-08-2026 17:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Sixteen songs from three shows by an acclaimed American talent are part of one of the first concerts presented by Great Lakes Artist Series. Stars and the Moon: A Jason Robert Brown Musical Revue runs Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Algoma University’s Speakeasy.Brown, 56, is a three-time Tony Award winning composer. Danielle Cuthbert, David Dellaire, Melinda Delorme, Carli Disano, Kerri Findlay, Leith Harris, Jenna Konieczny, Ryan Mauro, Leo Moore, Chris Moore, Madii Schomogyi, Sarah
  
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• Camp burns near Harmony Beach

  10-08-2026 16:15 via saultstar.com
  
  No one was in a seasonal residence that caught fire on Highway 17 two kilometres south of Harmony Beach, last Friday evening. Goulais Fire and Rescue went to the property in Havilland Township. Ontario Provincial Police went to help at about 10:40 p.m., said Const. Ashley Nickle in an email to The Sault Star. Ontario Fire Marshal was contacted. The fire is considered non-suspicious. A damage estimate and fire cause were not available, said Nickle.
  
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• Sault youth invited to Water Olympics on Wednesday

  09-08-2026 05:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Water-related fun is on tap for youth Wednesday at Bellevue Park.Algoma Youth Wellness Hub, Algoma Family Services and community partners are teaming up to host Water Olympics at the picnic shelter. The free event, open to participants 12 to 25, runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., a release says. Events include team challenges and obstacle courses. Register at algomayouthhub.com/theyouthhubevents
  
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• Plaza owner mulls options following unsolicited bid

  08-08-2026 21:14 via saultstar.com
  
  The owner of one of Sault Ste. Marie’s largest shopping plazas is considering its options after an unsolicited purchase offer. Axia Real Assets is offering $5.28 per unit of Plaza Retail REIT. Its nearly 200 assets in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada includes Northern Avenue Plaza and KFC on Trunk Road. A special committee of Plaza Retail’s board of trustees “has received inbound interest across a range of potential transactions from other parties following the announcement
  
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• Metro Plaza owner mulls options following unsolicited bid

  08-08-2026 21:14 via saultstar.com
  
  The owner of one of Sault Ste. Marie’s largest shopping plazas is considering its options after an unsolicited purchase offer. Axia Real Assets is offering $5.28 per unit of Plaza Retail REIT. Its nearly 200 assets in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada includes Metro Plaza on Norhtern Avenue East. A special committee of Plaza Retail’s board of trustees “has received inbound interest across a range of potential transactions from other parties following the announcement of the
  
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• Master Mechanic rolls into Sault Ste. Marie

  08-08-2026 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A new automotive service garage has opened its doors to serve Sault Ste. Marie drivers. Master Mechanic is based at 605 Third Line E. The approximately 6,500-square-foot five-bay garage employs six. Owner Inder Sandhu is a Georgian College graduate. Services include suspension and steering, healing, cooling and electrical repairs and brake inspections and repairs, a press release says. Master Mechanic is open weekdays from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Master Mechanic launched in 1982 and has more than 50 Onta
  
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• Impaired woman drives stolen SUV: OPP

  08-08-2026 19:06 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman was allegedly impaired when driving a stolen vehicle in Mississauga First Nation last Thursday.The SUV was found on Village Road, Ontario Provincial Police say.A female driver showed signs of drug impairment. She’s accused of having suspected psilocybin and crack cocaine in her possession.Samantha Pellerin, 31, of Mississauga First Nation, was charged with operation while impaired, drug, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and dangerous operation. ‘Her court
  
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• Woman steals goods, pushes security guard at Sault business: POLICE

  08-08-2026 19:01 via saultstar.com
  
  A security guard was pushed when trying to retrieve goods taken by a woman at a north-end business in late July.Some items were retrieved before the woman drove off from the store in the 400 block of Great Northern Road on July 28, police say.A female suspect turned herself in to police last Thursday.Lylie-Joe Liscumb, 55, was charged with robbery and theft under $5,000.Her court date is Oct. 26.
  
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• Tidying up time at Sault church

  08-08-2026 17:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Rev. Michael Omojola helps during a gardening bee at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church on Saturday. The church pastor was one of about a dozen volunteers helping tidy up the parish grounds on MacDonald Avenue. BRIAN KELLY
  
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• Sault council considers ban on data centres amid opposition to Missanabie Cree project

  07-08-2026 19:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Missanabie Cree First Nation’s proposed data centre is receiving opposition from both members of the public and city council. An interim control bylaw prohibiting the data centre will be presented to city council at its Aug. 31 meeting, if a motion directing staff to create the bylaw is passed Monday. Missanabie Cree First Nation is planning to create a training centre and cyber security centre in the city’s west end on Yates Avenue.The 8.39 acre site could become the home of a data
  
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• Sault man barricades self in Railroad Avenue garage

  07-08-2026 18:56 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly held a knife and threatened someone he knew before barricading himself in the garage of a downtown-area home late Thursday.Police went to the 100 block of Railroad Avenue at about 10 p.m. A male suspect was arrested at about 5 a.m. Friday, a release says.James Hache, 44, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and two counts fail to comply with probation order. He was held in custody pendi
  
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• Sault man spits at special constable

  07-08-2026 17:32 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly spat on a special constable at Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. He was in custody on Thursday morning when the incident happened, police say.Darren Lambert, 32, was charged with assaulting a peace officer.He remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Toilet water tossed at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre staff

  07-08-2026 17:10 via saultstar.com
  
  Toilet water containing urine was allegedly thrown by an inmate at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre staff twice on Tuesday.The incidents happened in the morning and afternoon, police say.Parker Poisson, 29, was charged with assault a peace officer, assault with a weapon, two counts assault and three counts fail to comply with probation order. He continues to be held at ATRC.
  
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• Sault theatre students showcase Disney songs

  07-08-2026 15:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Theatre camp students will present an hour-long Disney revue at Sault Community Theatre Centre on Aug. 14.Curtain is 3 p.m. Nineteen students will be featured Dare to Dream, JR. The show features songs from more than 20 Disney films including The Lion King, Toy Story and Encanto, a release says.Admission is free, bur advance registration is required. Donations to help SCTC are appreciated. Garrett Abrams, Gabrielle Baril, Riley Korschin, Maisie Nelson, Naomy Swartz and Jared Vecchio are instruc
  
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• Art show happens Sunday in Hilton Beach

  07-08-2026 14:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Village of Hilton Beach hosts a multimedia show on Sunday.Arts at the Dock runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a release says.Painting, photography, pottery, stained glass, textiles will be featured. Artists will be at the Hilton Beach Community Hall on Hilton Road and along the waterfront. The event will be held rain or shine.
  
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• International Bridge sees more crossings in July

  07-08-2026 14:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Traffic crossing the International Bridge climbed in July.The span between the Twin Saults saw 95,975 one-way crossings last month. That’s up 4.4 per cent compared to July 2025 when 91,967 crossings were recorded, Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority says.Full-fare passenger cars jumped 6.1 per cent to 51,023 crossings.Commuter fares increased 5.3 per cent, compared to July 2025, to 35,193 crossings. Car pulling trailers nudged up 2.9 per cent to 5,304.Commercial trucks fell 15.9 per cent to
  
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• Iranians' pain endures amid rapidly changing headlines

  06-08-2026 21:57 via saultstar.com
  
  ‘U.S. embassies warn Americans as Iran threatens more choke points,’ screamed one headline Thursday.‘Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal close, but U.S. must agree,’ read another, as the U.S. war with Iran continues.Hajar Shavandi reads these stories through a different lens than most here; Iran is her homeland and it’s not necessarily U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest utterings that catch her interest most. It’s the inhabitants of Iran, including family
  
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• Hospital prize worth drive to Sault Ste. Marie

  06-08-2026 21:43 via saultstar.com
  
  A Thunder Bay man drove to Sault Ste. Marie to pick up his cheque after winning Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 draw in July.Henry Osmulski and his brother made the trip to get the $64,140 prize first-hand, a release says. His ticket was J-37094797. Omulski plans to retire later this year.“ This win will make that transition into retirement this fall just a little bit smoother,” he said. Laurie Laitinen, of Sault Ste. Marie, won the early-bird prize of $8,000 with ticke
  
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• Time running out for winning lottery ticket sold in Algoma District

  06-08-2026 21:31 via saultstar.com
  
  The holder of a WINTRIO50 ticket bought in Algoma District that won a $50,000 prize nearly a year ago has less than a week to claim their prize. The winning numbers from the Aug. 14, 2025 draw were 0-8-7-9-4-0-5-1, Ontario Lottery and Gaming says. Players have one year from the draw date to claim their prize. Options to check lottery tickets include using self-serve ticket checkers at lottery retail locations or by calling 866-891-8946. Ticket holders are encouraged to sign their tickets immedi
  
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• Winter travel possible for Take Your Pick winner

  06-08-2026 20:39 via saultstar.com
  
  What a weekend for Don Smith.The Sault Ste. Marie man’s daughter was married July 17. Smith won Rotaryfest’s Take Your Pick Draw on July 18. Smith’s wedding anniversary followed on July 19. He chose Take Your Pick’s $100,000 cash prize instead of opting for one of two vehicle packages. Smith will “probably do a little travelling this winter” with the six-figure prize.
  
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• Sewer work closes part of St. George's Avenue East next week

  06-08-2026 20:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Part of St. George’s Avenue East will be closed for part of next week. The road will be not available to motorists between Maple and Spruce streets for three days starting Tuesday, a release says.Sewer repair work will be done.
  
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