9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (487+ words) Applications are open for a scholarship that recognizes a long-time member of Sault Ste. Marie's arts community, The Maria Burgess Music Memorial Theatre Award supports a post-secondary student with a one-time financial contribution of $1, 000. The former St. Mary's College teacher,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (282+ words) Northern Ontario shouldn't get "caught up in the euphoria" of this week's announcement that a regional medical school is on the government's front burner " especially when a score of outstanding problems still plague the province's health-care system, says Sault Ste....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (876+ words) Unfortunately, as we look across the river, geo-politics have challenged the status quo that we had for generations. It's presented a level of trade instability not seen in decades," said Vic Fedeli, Ontario's minister of economic development, job creation and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (116+ words) Exceptional Journalism Powered by Media Innovation. Our Mission: Keeping Canadians in the know with ambitious, trusted and high-quality journalism. Delivering high-value and data-driven marketing solutions to businesses and advertisers. Our Vision: To be the most innovative media company in Canada…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (355+ words) Ceremony led by Algoma Sikh Association highlights Sikh values of service and justice, alongside local fundraising effort supporting three community organizations Sault Ste. Marie marked Sikh Heritage Month on Wednesday with a Nishan Sahib flag-raising at city hall, an event…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (280+ words) I have been a multimedia journalist at The Sault Star since August 2000. I cover everything from education and police, to entertainment and business. I was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. I attended the former St. Bernadette Elementary School…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (157+ words) Sexual assault victims can now get help in East Algoma. North Shore Health Network's Blind River site offers victim services programming. Trained staff are available at all times, all year, a release says. Services offered include medications that may help…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (207+ words) The United Steelworkers of America, representing 4, 100 hourly, salaried and clerical workers at Algoma Steel Inc. , has pledged to work with management and other stakeholders to restructure the debt-ridden steelmaker's finances. Ontario Premier Mike Harris has announced that the province will…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (642+ words) A religious dive experience As we swam into the arch structure the Bermudians call the cathedral, a lone sunbeam pierced the darkness from the dome above, illuminating the cavern like a spotlight from the heavens. Bubbles from our divemaster's breathing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (987+ words) Algoma Steel's electric arc furnace (EAF) has been operational for several months now and the company is continuing its ramp-up process." More importantly, the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker is focusing on developing and increasing its operations that will see it…...