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• Senate drops amendments, passes budget bill

  23-06-2017 15:30
  
  OTTAWA – The Trudeau government’s budget bill passed the Senate without amendments Thursday, but the broader dispute over which parliamentary chamber has the right to decide budgetary matters was left unresolved as Parliament shut down for the summer. Senators voted 50-33 to drop their insistence on amendments to the budget implementation bill, which would have […]
  
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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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• Man steals truck, tells police

  03-07-2026 18:02 via saultstar.com
  
  A man who stole a pickup truck copped to the four-wheeled theft to police hours later. The vehicle was taken from a mine site in Copper Cliff on June 7. That same day, Karl Binder stopped at the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Blind River, asked to speak with an officer and admitted he was responsible for the theft, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson on Friday. Binder was arrested and released. The next day, he damaged a door at a TD branch in Elliot Lake and stole several ite
  
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• Sault Area Hospital reports outbreak on 2C unit

  03-07-2026 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital and Algoma Public Health have declared a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak on the hospital’s 2C unit. Visitors and essential caregivers are to wear PPE when in a patient’s room, where additional precautions have been added.Signage will indicate such precautions are in place. Visitors are to adhere to hand hygiene practices, SAH advises. “Please reach out to your loved one’s care team if you have questions,” SAH wrote in
  
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• Sault Area Hospital reports MRSA infection outbreak on 2C unit

  03-07-2026 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital and Algoma Public Health have declared a Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak on the hospital’s 2C unit. Visitors and essential caregivers are to wear PPE when in a patient’s room, where additional precautions have been added.Signage will indicate such precautions are in place. Visitors are to adhere to hand hygiene practices, SAH advises. “Please reach out to your loved one’s care team if you have questions,” SAH wrote in
  
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• City council seeks united voice for Highway 17 improvements

  03-07-2026 16:12 via saultstar.com
  
  City council has passed a resolution to develop committee and a unified message to urge the Ontario government to improve Highway 17.Ward 1 Coun. Sandra Hollingsworth said councillors and the community at large often hear too often that Highway 17 continues to be a safety problem, has prevented people from travelling to work or medical appointments and more. It’s been closed as a result of winter storms, washouts and major accidents.“We need to be one strong voice in Algoma,”
  
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• New singer for My Son the Hurricane starts 'with a bang'

  03-07-2026 14:08 via saultstar.com
  
  My Son the Hurricane’s new singer blew Dan O’Shea away.The Sault Ste. Marie native auditioned 42 hopefuls to succeed Sylvie Kindree. She left the band due to lingering effects of being struck by a car in September 2022. Sarah Faz “stuck out” from the competition, said O’Shea. “ She’s such a strong singer,” he told The Sault Star. Plus, she’s a flautist. “ She was a clear winner,” said O’Shea. Faz didn’t boast previous
  
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• Book sale runs in Sault's downtown during Rotaryfest

  02-07-2026 21:17 via saultstar.com
  
  A flea market and book sale is planned downtown during Rotaryfest. Friends of the Library hosts the three-day sale July 16-18 at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, a release says.Books, comics, DVDs, compact discs and other items will be for sale.Proceeds benefit the library.
  
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• Sault council reviews development incentives to stay competitive

  02-07-2026 20:34 via saultstar.com
  
  City council is taking steps to ensure that it is competitive with other Ontario municipalities to spur economic development.Council has recently asked the city’s economic development department to review the city’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and compare it with incentives currently offered by other municipalities. Ward 2 Coun. Luke Dufour and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi note that Sault Ste. Marie’s competitiveness recognizes that the city doesn’t have development cha
  
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• Weapon pointed at people in Sault's downtown

  02-07-2026 19:55 via saultstar.com
  
  A replica firearm was pointed at people in the 0 to 100 block of Dennis Street early Thursday, police say.A female suspect was allegedly found with small quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine.Renee Cyr, 40, was charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon and two counts each possession of a controlled substance and breach of recognizance. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Man sets off fireworks near Elliot Lake gathering: OPP

  02-07-2026 18:46 via saultstar.com
  
  An intoxicated man allegedly set off fireworks near persons gathered to watch another display in Elliot Lake.Ontario Provincial Police went to Spruce Beach at about 10:30 p.m., a release says.A suspect is accused of having three bottles of vodka mix drinks and suspected methamphetamine pills in his possession. Kenneth (Ken) Neely, 47, of Elliot Lake, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, being intoxicated in a public place, fail to comply with probation order and fail to comply
  
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• Sault man charged following single-vehicle crash

  02-07-2026 18:24 via saultstar.com
  A man was charged following a single-vehicle collision near a central-area intersection.The crash happened close to Cameron Avenue and McNabb Street at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, police say.Alan Harkness, 62, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.His court date is Aug. 24.
  
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• Man with drugs, cash found in Sault's downtown

  02-07-2026 17:22 via saultstar.com
  
  A wanted man had suspected fentanyl and cocaine in his possession, police say.He was found on Queen Street East on Monday afternoon. The narcotics had a street value of $3,300. The male also allegedly had $400 in cash.Shawn Blais, 49, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with appearance notice.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• 5 Car Draw winners step on gas for cash

  02-07-2026 17:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Cash is king for four of the five winners of Sault Are Hospital Foundation’s 5 Car Draw. Three of the annual draw winners are from Sault Ste. Marie, a release says.Yolanda McKeachnie won $25,000 with ticket CR-48391684. She could have driven away with a Hyundai Venue.Clarence Abbott left a Mazda 3 Sport GS in park. He received $27,000. Abbott won with ticket CR-50678659.Angelo and Lisa Foggia took home $80,000 rather than a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The couple won with ticket CR-8770923
  
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• Knife thrust at person: POLICE

  02-07-2026 16:59 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly thrust a knife towards a person who asked him to leave their property.The incident happened May 11, police say.A suspect was found Monday.Jerry Leveille, 55, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts fail to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Art Gallery of Algoma opens temporary location in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS

  02-07-2026 15:00 via saultstar.com
  
  July 2, 2001A reunion of former Holy Angels students drew 180 to the Marconi Hall. The school opened in 1906 and is closing due to low enrolment. The school will be renamed Holy Angels Learning and Media Resource Centre. “I’m sorry to see that school close,” said former Sault Ste. Marie Roman Catholic Separate School Board trustee Sam Colizza. “It’s served a lot of children.”July 2, 1976The Art Gallery of Algoma was officially opened in its temporary quarters
  
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• Special constables sworn in by Sault police

  02-07-2026 14:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Seven new special constables have joined Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. Jamie Njari, Todd Hicks, Madison Pelletier, Breanne Derochie, Jacob Marano, Matthew Mitchell, and Aiden Pelletier were sworn in on Monday at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, a release says.
  
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• Brushing up on Canada Day - PHOTO GALLERY

  01-07-2026 21:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Kaya Zelonko puts the finishing touches on Grayson, 7, Wednesday afternoon during Sault Ste. Marie Canada Day celebrations at Roberta Bondar Tent Pavilion. Face-painting appeared to be one of the more popular attractions there, as lineups were long. There was a mix of performances and entertainment downtown throughout the day, slated to be followed by a fireworks display at dusk.
  
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• ‘Very inspiring’: Dennis Dinelle wants to get Tracy’s message out even more

  01-07-2026 18:46 via saultstar.com
  
  It was a bittersweet time to hear Tracy Dinelle’s voice.Dennis Dinelle was set to be interviewed on local radio during a mid-June fundraiser for Tracy’s Dream, the project his late was instrumental in launching more than a decade ago to ease the financial burden of cancer by providing free parking passes for patients attending treatments at the Sault Area Hospital’s Algoma District Cancer Program. Dinelle continues to play a prime role these days in the fund’s administra
  
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• Thessalon emergency department shutters this week

  01-07-2026 17:48 via saultstar.com
  
  North Shore Health Network will shutter its Thessalon Site from 8 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday, blaming doctor shortages. To “ensure continued access to care,” a nurse practitioner will remain available on-site throughout the closure, the network said in a Wednesday morning release.Physician shortages have hit emergency departments within the North Shore Health Network jurisdiction hard, with Thessalon often taking the brunt.The community, east of Sault Ste. Marie, did secure mor
  
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• Teen killer jailed for Poplar Avenue slaying

  30-06-2026 22:27 via saultstar.com
  
  A teen who fatally stabbed an unarmed man during an unprovoked attack last fall is “truly” sorry for his actions that devastated his victim’s family. “ I know what I did was very wrong,” the youth, wearing handcuffs, told Adam Fadel’s mother, sister and other relatives on Tuesday afternoon. The killer, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, said their pain – expressed through numerous victim impact statements – caused him t
  
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• Teen jailed for Poplar Avenue slaying

  30-06-2026 22:27 via saultstar.com
  
  A teen who fatally stabbed an unarmed man during an unprovoked attack last fall is “truly” sorry for his actions that devastated his victim’s family. “ I know what I did was very wrong,” the youth, wearing handcuffs, told Adam Fadel’s mother, sister and other relatives on Tuesday afternoon. The killer, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, said their pain – expressed through numerous victim impact statements – caused him t
  
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• Woman tries to bite worker at Sault business

  30-06-2026 19:38 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman tried to bite a worker who confronted her about stealing from a store on Second Line West, police say. The female suspect is also accused of damaging property and stealing bank cards from the business in the 200 block of Second Line West last Saturday.Ashley Ingram, 40, was charged with robbery, mischief under $5,000, theft of credit card and two counts fail to comply with probation order. Her court date is Sept. 21.
  
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• Sault driver faces impaired charges

  30-06-2026 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was charged after a single-vehicle collision in the east end on June 25.A vehicle was in a ditch near Queen Street East and Amber Street in the mid-afternoon, police say.Joel McCauley, 33, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol and operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration.His court date is Aug. 17.
  
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• Man found with gun at downtown Sault call

  30-06-2026 19:04 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was found with a loaded weapon when police responded to a broken window at a downtown home last fall. Daryl Sayers pleaded guilty to four offences including mischief under $5,000, carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a firearm without a licence on Tuesday.Sault Ste. Marie Police Service went to a disturbance call at a McDouglad Street residence on Nov. 28. A broken window was seen, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. Sayers was found with a weapon. Pre-sentence and G
  
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• Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains more momentum

  30-06-2026 17:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. “W
  
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• Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains momentum

  30-06-2026 17:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. “W
  
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• Candelori honoured by Rotary Club in 1976

  30-06-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  June 30, 2001Mary Yukich and her sister-in-law Reta Murphy have stepped up for every International Bridge Walk since 1986. “It builds friendship,” said Yukich of the trek between the Twin Saults. June 30, 1976Ontario liquor stores have been instructed to accept only official age-of-majority cards as proof of age by young purchasers. Norm Candelori was chosen by Rotarian-of-the-Year at the Rotary Club luncheon. Gary Vipond gave the valedictory address at Bawating Collegiate and Vocat
  
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• Sherri Smith tapped as Sault College president

  29-06-2026 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Sherri Smith will now lead Sault College on a more concrete basis. Smith, with nearly 20 years logged at the Sault Ste. Marie post-secondary institution, most recently served as interim president, as well as vice-president, academics, innovation, and student success. In a release Monday, the college said the selection was made following a “comprehensive” search in partnership with a third-party recruitment firm.“This process included comprehensive consultation of the college a
  
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• Brace for a blast Canada Day

  29-06-2026 18:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Three “distinct, loud” booms will be heard during Sault Ste. Marie Canada Day celebrations. Canadian Army Reserve soldiers from 49th (Sault Ste Marie) Field Regiment, RCA will conduct a gun salute with C3 105 mm Howitzers as part celebrations Wednesday. The public may see military vehicles and personnel transporting equipment to and from the Sault Ste Marie Armoury on Garrison Way and the waterfront area in preparation for the event, the Department of National Defence says. The gun
  
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