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• Help needed to identify arts, culture and heritage assets

  26-04-2019 14:35 via saultstar.com
  FutureSSM is compiling a list of arts, culture and heritage assets in Sault Ste. Marie. Read More
  
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• Sault YMCA welcomes national president

  07-07-2026 22:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie YMCA welcomes the president and CEO of YMCA Canada on Monday.Peter Dinsdale participates in a community open house from noon until 1:30 p.m., a release says. Light refreshments will be served.
  
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• Sault revue features American composer's songs

  07-07-2026 22:01 via saultstar.com
  
  The songs of American composer Jason Robert Brown are celebrated with a pair of shows at Algoma University in August. Great Lakes Artist Series presents Stars and the Moon: A Jason Robert Brown Musical Revue on Aug. 13 and 14 at The Speakeasy. Start time is 7:30 p.m., a release says. More than a dozen performers, including Carli Disano, Jenna Konieczny, Ryan Mauro, Leo Moore Madii Schomogyi and Jes Tucci-Merlino, are featured. Tickets are $35 plus fees. Buy online at EventBrite. A cash bar is a
  
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• Suspended Sault driver was impaired: POLICE

  07-07-2026 20:10 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman who wasn’t supposed to drive is accused of getting behind the wheel impaired. Police checked a motorist in a parking lot in the 800 block of Second Line East last Saturday afternoon. Small amounts of suspected fentanyl and cocaine were found, police say.Crystal Hache, 42, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol, operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration, driving while under suspension and two counts possession of a controlled substance. Her court da
  
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• New Sault Area Hospital heads seek to ‘advance’ strategic plan, ‘strengthen’ care

  07-07-2026 18:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital has recruited a senior health-care executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience to serve as its next president and CEO.Murray Doucette has worked across provincial health systems, academic health centres, long‑term care organizations and public‑sector institutions.Doucette is recognized for his “people‑centred” leadership style, “strong” partnership‑building skills and “commitment” to transparency, accoun
  
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• New Sault Area Hospital CEO seeks to ‘advance’ strategic plan, ‘strengthen’ care

  07-07-2026 18:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital has recruited a senior health-care executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience to serve as its next president and CEO.Murray Doucette has worked across provincial health systems, academic health centres, long‑term care organizations and public‑sector institutions.Doucette is recognized for his “people‑centred” leadership style, “strong” partnership‑building skills and “commitment” to transparency, accoun
  
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• Drugs cause 'issues' for Sault man

  07-07-2026 18:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Drugs spell trouble for a Sault Ste. Marie man who wants to get treatment.A television and furniture were broken at a Steelton home on June 16.A woman Allan Smythe-Lance is in a relationship with returned from a coffee run to find the home in disarray, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Tuesday. The woman thought Allan Smythe-Lance was looking for drugs, Mucciarelli told Ontario Court Justice Heather Mendes. Smythe-Lance, 37, pleaded guilty to mischief under $5,000 and failin
  
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• Man steals SUV from Sault Area Hospital

  07-07-2026 17:24 via saultstar.com
  
  A man stole an SUV from Sault Area Hospital and ditched the vehicle near Sault College in early 2025. The vehicle, which was running, was taken when the owner was bringing his wife into the health-care facility on March 28, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Tuesday.The SUV was reported abandoned in the middle of the road on Kent Avenue. A man was seen exiting the automobile He was found at the nearby Satellite Motel on Great Northern Road. Connor Reed, 20, pleaded guilty to
  
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• Man accidentally fatally shot on Bay Street: CROWN

  07-07-2026 16:31 via saultstar.com
  
  A man who was on multiple firearm prohibitions accidentally fatally shot another male during a night of drug use above a former downtown bar in early 2025.Adam Charlebois, 25, died when he was shot in the chest at a close distance on March 27 in a room at the former New American Pub at 602 Bay St.Charlebois was using drugs with Christian Tucci and a woman, said assistant Crown attorney Heidi Mitchell on Monday. The mood was casual with talking and laughing. The trio knew each other. Tucci, who
  
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• Man accidentally fatally shot on Bay Street

  07-07-2026 16:31 via saultstar.com
  
  A man who was on multiple firearm prohibitions accidentally fatally shot another male during a night of drug use above a former downtown bar in early 2025.Adam Charlebois, 25, died when he was shot in the chest at a close distance on March 27 in a room at the former New American Pub at 602 Bay St.Charlebois was using drugs with Christian Tucci and a woman, said assistant Crown attorney Heidi Mitchell on Monday. The mood was casual with talking and laughing. The trio knew each other. Tucci, who
  
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• Carpin Beach Road assault hurts 1

  07-07-2026 15:15 via saultstar.com
  
  A man struck someone who told them to leave a property in the 1000 block of Carpin Beach Road on June 27, police say. Minor injuries resulted. The victim and their assailant did not know each other.Jayden Agawa-Corbiere, 19, was charged with assault, resist peace officer, being intoxicated in a public place and fail to leave premises when directed.Court date for the accused is Sept. 21.
  
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• Sault soldier Lucas dies in bombardment in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  07-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  July 7, 2001Sarah Wood, a Grade 12 student at White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School, is among 54 Canadian youth spending the month in Halifax, N.S, at Shad Valley Dalhousie. Senior high school students are exposed to innovation and entrepreneurship through an intense leadership and learning experience, focusing on science and technology.July 7, 1976The National Congress of Italian Canadians can expect a cheque for $50,000 from the Sault’s Italian Earthquake Relief Fund later this m
  
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• 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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• Tofu poutine is tops in Sault Ste. Marie

  05-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Justin Conway, of The Tragically Chip Wagon, serves a customer during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza on Saturday. The Calgary resident was surprised by the strong demand for General Tao Tofu Poutine in Sault Ste. Marie. BRIAN KELLY
  
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• Tofu is tops in Sault Ste. Marie

  05-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Justin Conway, of The Tragically Chip Wagon, serves a customer during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza on Saturday. The Calgary resident was surprised by the strong demand for General Tao Tofu Poutine in Sault Ste. Marie. BRIAN KELLY
  
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• Bogus emails pose as Sault service club

  04-07-2026 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A fraudster is trying to dupe businesses into thinking they’re dealing with Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie. A scam email is being sent from [email protected] with a subject line noting their vendor application form was approved. Businesses are asked to e-transfer cash to that email address, a release says.Emails of Rotary staff end in @rotarysault.com. Rotaryfest Take Your Pick ticket confirmations are sent automatically from an email address ending in @ascendfs.com. Instru
  
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• Soccer for Thessalon kids gets federal cash

  04-07-2026 20:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Soccer for kids in Thessalon is getting a boost from the federal government. The community is receiving $5,000 from Sport Canada. The cash will help equipment upgrades and youth programming, said Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan in a release.
  
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• Sault musicians travelled along with Tommy Hunter

  04-07-2026 18:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Landing a regular gig on The Tommy Hunter Show was a game-changer for a Bar River native. Duncan Fremlin’s Whiskey Jack got the nod to join the CBC-TV variety show in 1980. He didn’t know the band’s ties to Hunter, who died last Thursday at 89, would open so many doors thanks to three years of appearances. “ It just changed our lives overnight,” Fremlin told The Sault Star. “It certainly helped us get gigs.”Whiskey Jack had just started in 1977. Fremlin
  
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• Sault soldier Hynes 'quite well and safe' in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  04-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  July 4, 2001Long-time non-smoking advocate Marian Johnson has received the Ontario Tobacco Free Network Volunteer Recognition Award. July 4, 1951The Greyhounds Committee wants to enter a senior club in the Northern Ontario Hockey League.July 4, 1916Pte. A. Hynes is “quite well and safe” at the front. “Can you imagine a bunch of troops in the cold wet rainy weather all the time crouched knee deep in clay for forty-eight hours?” he wrote in a letter to his parents Mr. and
  
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• Canada's Country Gentleman dies at 89

  03-07-2026 22:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Londoner Tommy Hunter, known as “Canada’s Country Gentleman,” died Thursday at 89.Born in London on March 20, 1937, Hunter’s country music career spanned from the 1950s to the 2010s. He became known worldwide for The Tommy Hunter Show, which ran from 1965 to 1992.An obituary posted to his website says The Tommy Hunter Show aired on The Nashville Network, at times reaching as many as 75 million homes.Hunter welcomed country music legends including Johnny Cash, Garth Brook
  
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• Sault woman threatens to cut off relative's hands

  03-07-2026 22:01 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman threatened to cut off a family member’s hands and kill her in the spring, court heard Friday.Emily Lapham also slashed a chair belonging to her relative during the April 2 incident at a north-end address, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. Lapham, 24, pleaded guilty to nine charges including mischief under $5,000, threatening death and failing to comply with a release order in connection with that incident. She recently contacted the same family member when she wasn&rsq
  
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• Poundin’ back poutine - PHOTO GALLERY

  03-07-2026 20:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Myles Miskiw, 11, feasts on poutine Friday afternoon during Poutine Feast at Downtown Plaza. The event, which began Tuesday and wraps Sunday, boasts gourmet poutine from regional vendors, live music, trivia and children’s activities, among other attractions.
  
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• Suspended Sault driver gets house arrest

  03-07-2026 18:10 via saultstar.com
  
  A man with a long line of driving when impaired or suspended convictions dating back decades asked for house arrest instead of jail because of a health concern. Harold Vincent was stopped by Ontario Provincial Police on Highway 17, near Desbarats, on Sept. 30, 2025. The Thessalon First Nation member admitted he was a suspended driver and did not have a valid licence, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. “Anything short” of a jolt in jail “would be inappropriate,&rdquo
  
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