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• Holiday Pic of the Day: Debbie Charron

  23-11-2020 17:22
  
  Today’s Holiday Pic of the Day comes from Debbie Charron. A beautiful picture of her Christmas Tree and fireplace. 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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• Councillors wants staff find gaps in public washroom access

  28-08-2026 19:01 via saultstar.com
  
  City staff will be asked Monday to complete an inventory of publicly accessible toilets and make recommendations to help the unhoused have access to them. Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau Allen and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi have penned the motion in response to USW Local 2251 President Mike DaPrat’s recent letter asking the city to do something about the growing need of the unhoused to access washroom facilities. He said businesses and property owners are finding human waste on their properties an
  
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• City council wants staff find gaps in public washroom access

  28-08-2026 19:01 via saultstar.com
  
  City staff will be asked Monday to complete an inventory of publicly accessible toilets and make recommendations to help the unhoused have access to them. Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau Allen and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi have penned the motion in response to USW Local 2251 President Mike DaPrat’s recent letter asking the city to do something about the growing need of the unhoused to access washroom facilities. He said businesses and property owners are finding human waste on their properties an
  
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• Finishing widening of Highway 69 'a priority,' minister says

  28-08-2026 15:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Finishing the widening of Highway 69 ‘a priority,’ minister says – Take our pollFord government breaking down the four-laning project into six sections; when the work will all be done is unclearBy Mary Katherine KeownAfter years of public outcry, the Doug Ford government has promised to restart four-laning the last stretch of Highway 69 that remains undivided. But the Conservatives remain vague on when the highway will actually be ready for traffic.On too many occasions, that
  
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• Revamped municipal park hit with youngsters

  27-08-2026 21:49 via saultstar.com
  
  A spruced-up Wilcox Park is now a second home for Sophia Shillington. The youngster who lives around the corner from the central-area municipal park has become a regular visitor this summer thanks to a handful of new play equipment for her to explore on Wilcox Avenue between Spruce and Maple streets. “ It’s hard to get her out of here,” said her mother, Erica, following the park’s official opening on Wednesday. “This has been a phenomenal upgrade for her.” So
  
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• Grassroots anti-data centre movement takes shape in Sault Ste. Marie

  27-08-2026 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
  A grassroots anti-data centre movement has been launched in Sault Ste. Marie. The group includes about 12 individuals, most of whom attended the Aug. 10 council meeting in the hopes that city council would pass a motion that would put a moratorium on large-scale data centres while it developed a framework to deal with future requests.“It all started with a group who went to the council meeting and we started a conversation on Facebook because we had concerns,” said Christine Starzom
  
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• Sault events planned for International Overdose Awareness Day

  27-08-2026 16:37 via saultstar.com
  
  International Overdose Awareness Day will be marked Monday in Sault Ste. Marie. A ceremony will be held at the memorial wall on the front lawn of Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre at 5 p.m., a release says. A free barbecue, guest speakers and displays by agencies follow at Roberta Bondar Pavilion from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  
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• Ramsay joins The Tommy Hunter Show in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS

  27-08-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Aug. 27, 2001Randy Smith captured first place in the Sault Ste. Marie Can-Am salmon derby. He won nearly $3,400 plus an extra $500 from the Sault & District Anglers Association for being the member to catch the largest fish. Aug. 27, 1976Jennifer Loyer recently returned from a one-year stay in Rhodesia where she was a Rotary club exchange student. She is a student at Sault Collegiate Institute. Donna Ramsay and her husband, Leroy Anderson, have been signed as regulars on the popular CBC tel
  
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• Data centre town hall draws strong opposition from Sault residents - updated

  27-08-2026 04:05 via saultstar.com
  
  About 70 people gathered Wednesday at a town hall meeting to share their thoughts about large-scale data centres.Organized by Ward 3 Coun. Angela Caputo and Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau Allen, the purpose of the gathering was to ask questions and share information about data centres and what impacts they may have on the community.No one spoke in favour of data centres.Reoccurring themes of the need to consult with Indigenous communities, concerns about the environment, water and energy use, noise a
  
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• Data centre town hall draws strong opposition from Sault residents

  27-08-2026 04:05 via saultstar.com
  
  About 70 people gathered Wednesday at a town hall meeting to share their thoughts about large-scale data centres.Organized by Ward 3 Coun. Angela Caputo and Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau Allen, the purpose of the gathering was to ask questions and share information about data centres and what impacts they may have on the community.No one spoke in favour of data centres.Reoccurring themes of the need to consult with Indigenous communities, concerns about the environment, water and energy use, noise a
  
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• Algoma Steel confirms partnership to explore 400 MW data centre

  26-08-2026 21:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Steel has confirmed it is partnering with Red Jar Energy Partners to evaluate the potential of establishing a 400 MW data centre in Sault Ste. Marie.Laura Devoni, Algoma Steel’s vice president of human resources and corporate affairs said “We recognize the community interest in data centre development and the important questions regarding electricity requirements, infrastructure, environmental impacts and the potential benefits to Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding region.&
  
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• Driver in Serpent River was prohibited: OPP

  26-08-2026 21:11 via saultstar.com
  
  The driver of a side-by-side wasn’t supposed to be behind the wheel, Ontario Provincial Police say.He was stopped at a RIDE check at Village Road and Walkhouse Bay Road in Serpent River First Nation last Saturday.Peter Squiers, 34, of Serpent River, was charged with operation while prohibited. His court date is Nov. 8 in Elliot Lake.
  
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• Board job cuts hobble student supports: UNION

  26-08-2026 19:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board’s elimination of more than 20 support positions will boost workloads of remaining staff and leave schools “with even fewer supports,” a union leader argues.Most of the positions, 16.5, are educational assistants. Their loss, the union says, will be “devastating” for students. An early childhood educator, clerical position and 2.25 custodial workers are also being axed, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4148 said.
  
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• Downtown Sault intersection closes to traffic Monday

  26-08-2026 17:49 via saultstar.com
  
  The intersection at Queen and East streets closes to traffic for about eight weeks on Monday. The closure is prompted by the reconstruction of East Street, a release says.Queen Street East, between Pilgrim and East streets, will temporarily operate as a two-way roadway. Traffic barrels will create a turnaound area near East Street for small vehicles. Queen Street East will also temporarily operate as a two-way street between Brock and East streets. There will be a turnaround near East Street. D
  
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• Singer Dobson featured at Sault festival

  26-08-2026 17:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Juno nominee Fefe Dobson headlines VIVID Art Fest. She performs Sept. 18 at Roberta Bondar Pavilion. Opening acts, Goodnight Sunrise and Silent Nin9, start at 7 p.m. at the free show, a release said.Dobson’s hits include Stuttering and Bye Bye Boyfriend. VIVID Art Fest runs Sept. 17-20. Other activities include a cultural market and live music at Downtown Plaza on Sept. 19 and film screening at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Sept. 20.
  
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• Barbershoppers need tenors for new season

  26-08-2026 15:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Finding tenors is tough for Northland Barbershop Chorus. The long-time Sault Ste. Marie group recently lost two of its six members who can deliver the highest harmony part. Even worse, they were “our two youngest and strongest” tenors,” said music director Bob Shami in an email to The Sault Star. “ Most barbershop choruses are particularly challenged to find tenors,” he said. “ It seems that as one ages, it gets harder to sing the high notes.” Shami is
  
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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 - UPDATED

  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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• 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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