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• Province monitors long-term-care home as the facility is charged to mend areas of non-compliance

  30-05-2017 23:22 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care continues to keep a close eye on Cedarwood Lodge as the current suspension to admissions at the Sault Ste. Marie long-term-care home remains in place.
  
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• LaBelle (Delaney), Brenda Lee

  30-05-2017 22:48
  
  Passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, May 29, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 59. Brenda will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A private family service was held. Memorial donations to ARCH or SAH-Cancer Care Fund would be appreciated […]
  
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• Three face drinking and driving charges

  30-05-2017 22:38 via saultstar.com
  
  A man drove a vehicle that didn't belong to him a short distance and then broke a window at a residence on Sunday, police say.
  
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• Pair charged with sexual assault

  30-05-2017 22:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Two Wawa men are accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl.
  
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• Beer can tossing suspect pleads guilty

  30-05-2017 22:01
  
  TORONTO – A man who tossed a beer can onto the field during a dramatic Blue Jays playoff game last fall has pleaded guilty to mischief in connection with the incident. In an agreed statement of facts presented in court on Tuesday, Ken Pagan admitted tossing a can of beer on the field as a […]
  
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• Tourism season looks strong: McMillan

  30-05-2017 21:58 via saultstar.com
  
  Ian McMillan sees plenty of early signs that Sault Ste. Marie will enjoy a strong tourism season this year.
  
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• On May 28th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 39... fb.me/8Ci7ZtYY3

  30-05-2017 21:49 via twitter.com
  On May 28th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 39... fb.me/8Ci7ZtYY3
  
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• Male Charged Theft Over/Impaired Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 21:49 via twitter.com
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• Fast Action on the St. Mary’s River

  30-05-2017 21:36
  
  SasultOnline.com viewer “JB” sends in these photos of what appears to be a rescue on the St. Mary’s River. “The difference between men and boys are the price of their toys! Looks like a US Coast guard exercise going on in the St. Mary’s this afternoon.” writes JB. We’re always looking for viewer submitted photos […]
  
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• Two arrested for Impaired

  30-05-2017 21:31
  
  On May 28th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20 year old Levi Laundrie for impaired driving. Just after 1:00 a.m. on May 28th, officers responded to a call for service outside of a downtown establishment. Officers spoke with the accused at that time in relation […]
  
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• On May 28th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20... fb.me/3c1ugwK5V

  30-05-2017 21:19 via twitter.com
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• Male Arrested for #ImpairedDriving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 21:19 via twitter.com
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• On May 27th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, with the... fb.me/19zaYmp6j

  30-05-2017 21:04 via twitter.com
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• Male Arrested with BAC over the legal limit #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 21:04 via twitter.com
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• Sault Chamber Reacts to $15 minimum wage

  30-05-2017 20:47
  
  Workplace Review Recommendations Place Small Business, the Foundation of the Future of our Youth, Under Assault: Sault Chamber The expectation that small business can absorb a 23% increase in minimum wage in a six month period, followed by a further jump to $15 / hour just 12 months later, with no impact on job growth […]
  
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• Council asks province for incentive program

  30-05-2017 20:06 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ontario government should help Northern Ontario's declining population and economy by implementing tax incentive programs or relocation initiatives.
  
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• Highlights of Ontario’s planned labour laws

  30-05-2017 19:37
  
  TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced a host of changes to labour laws in the province, as the changing nature of work leaves people with less secure jobs, fewer benefits and fewer protections. A move to a $15-an-hour minimum wage is a key part of the plan. It would rise from $11.40 currently […]
  
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• Conservatives must put their plans on paper; Krmpotich

  30-05-2017 19:36
  
  Today, NDP by-election candidate Joe Krmpotich released the following statement calling on the Progressive Conservative Party to release their complete plans for Ontario families in advance of the televised debate in Sault Ste. Marie: The last time the Conservatives put their plans on paper they promised to privatize and sell off Hydro One and other […]
  
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• Romano Commits to Jobs and Meaningful Change

  30-05-2017 18:57
  
  Sault Ste. Marie is a community where youth and families struggle to find fulfilling jobs. Population and income statistics can be marched out to prove the point but according to Ross Romano, “We don’t need a list of statistics to prove what everyone here already knows. Children and families have been leaving this city for […]
  
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• NDP Leader: Liberal and Conservative cuts to blame for Sault Area Hospital overcrowding

  30-05-2017 18:57
  
  QUEEN’S PARK – Today during question period, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath pressed the Wynne Liberals to explain why they think Sault residents should the pay the price for years of Liberal and Conservative cuts to hospital budgets. “Health care should be there when people need it, but cuts and underfunding by both the Wynne […]
  
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• Female Arrested for Robbery

  30-05-2017 17:23
  
  On May 25th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 25 year old Destiny Levesque of Sault Ste Marie in relation to a robbery. It is alleged that on May 25th, the accused attended a department store in the 200 block of Bay Street and selected approximately […]
  
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• On May 25th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 25... fb.me/8FbogxCYk

  30-05-2017 17:19 via twitter.com
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• Female Arrested for Robbery #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 17:19 via twitter.com
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• Sudbury to Sault link in bike trail to open with a splash

  30-05-2017 17:17 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Two local sections of the newly developed Great Lakes Waterfront Trail will officially open on Friday, June 9.
  
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• Feds announce Lyme disease research framework

  30-05-2017 17:09
  
  OTTAWA – The federal government is hoping a new research framework will help doctors better diagnose and treat the ballooning number of Lyme disease cases across Canada. Health Minister Jane Philpott introduced the framework Tuesday in the House of Commons, and also announced a $4-million investment to get the research network up and running. “The […]
  
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• On the 27th, of May 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/9a1R1HXQt

  30-05-2017 17:04 via twitter.com
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• Male Arrested for Break and Enter #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 17:04 via twitter.com
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• Ontario to introduce $15 minimum wage

  30-05-2017 16:47
  
  TORONTO – Ontario is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019, ensuring equal pay for part-time workers and increasing the minimum vacation entitlement as part of a major labour overhaul. Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement today in response to a government-commissioned report released last week that included 173 recommendations addressing precarious […]
  
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• Every Stitch Helps, Unsung Heroine Carrie Jones

  30-05-2017 16:41
  
  It is extremely interesting to discover volunteers who are contributing quietly to the community. Carrie Jones is another Sault citizen who is volunteering her sewing skills and time to the benefit of others. I learned about Carrie’s volunteering efforts during a recent visit to have her repair some of my clothing. During a conversation with […]
  
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• Can you afford not to get prepared? Follow our #TuesdayTips to get prepared one step at a time in 20 weeks!… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  30-05-2017 16:34 via twitter.com
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• Just what the doctor ordered

  30-05-2017 16:30
  
  Ten years after the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) opened its doors, a clear picture is emerging of the tremendous impact the institution is having on the region. Today, with more than 1,300 faculty members teaching learners across the North, NOSM contributes up to $82 million of new economic activity per year in Northern […]
  
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• Missing Teen Found

  30-05-2017 16:24
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public that 19 Mathew Goodmurphy has been located and is no longer considered missing. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
  
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• Man charged following burglary

  30-05-2017 16:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Property, including fishing equipment and a chainsaw, were taken from a west-end residence on May 15.
  
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• Congratulations Alexander Webb, the 1st winner for our "Why do you LOVE Canada?" contest! To read his story visit:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  30-05-2017 16:24 via twitter.com
  Congratulations Alexander Webb, the 1st winner for our "Why do you LOVE Canada?" contest! To read his story visit:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• We would like to second that #ThankYou to all paramedics & especially our hardworking crews, we are grateful for al… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  30-05-2017 16:23 via twitter.com
  We would like to second that #ThankYou to all paramedics & especially our hardworking crews, we are grateful for al… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Male Charged with Break and Enter

  30-05-2017 16:04
  
  On the 26th of May 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 30 year old Ryan Harris of Northern Avenue in relation to a break and enter. It is alleged that on May 15th, 2017 the accused entered a residence in the West End of the city […]
  
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• Council wants Cycling Master Plan updated | Sault Star saultstar.com/2017/05/29/cou…

  30-05-2017 15:54 via twitter.com
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• Myers pushes to find splash pad money | Sault Star saultstar.com/2017/05/29/mye…

  30-05-2017 15:53 via twitter.com
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• Sault Youth Round Out Roster for Fringe North Fun and Fundraiser with The Comedics!

  30-05-2017 15:50
  
  There is still time to get your tickets for ‘The Comedics and Friends for Fringe’ fundraising event in the Delta Hotel’s Algoma Ballroom, this Friday June 2. Proceeds will go to support the brand-new Fringe North International Theatre Festival, coming to Sault Ste. Marie this August 2017. Proving time and again that laughter is the […]
  
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• Ferrochrome smelter opportunity gleams in eyes of Sault councillors sootoday.com/local-news/fer… via @SooToday

  30-05-2017 15:37 via twitter.com
  Ferrochrome smelter opportunity gleams in eyes of Sault councillors sootoday.com/local-news/fer… via @SooToday
  
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• Trolley revival proposed for downtown Sault sootoday.com/local-news/tro… via @SooToday

  30-05-2017 15:34 via twitter.com
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• Mattson, Reed win awards

  30-05-2017 15:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Two musicians, and a film, with ties to Sault Ste. Marie and area were winners at Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards.
  
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• Missing man found

  30-05-2017 15:07 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man missing for almost a week was found Tuesday.
  
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• Grade 11s Take Over Algoma U Campus

  30-05-2017 15:00
  
  Beginning today, Grade 11 students from across the Algoma District School Board and Huron Superior Catholic District School Board will take over Algoma University’s campus for two days in the annual Grade 11 Days event. Approximately 200 students from high schools in Sault Ste. Marie will attend Grade 11 Days for an opportunity to get […]
  
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• Shot in the Dark adjusts for new season

  30-05-2017 14:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Shot in the Dark is tweaking how its upcoming season will run one year after founder Susan Barber's death.
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public that 19 Mathew Goodmurphy has been located... fb.me/1brgRh2b5

  30-05-2017 14:49 via twitter.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public that 19 Mathew Goodmurphy has been located... fb.me/1brgRh2b5
  
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• Missing Person Located #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  30-05-2017 14:49 via twitter.com
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• Greens-NDP reach deal on B.C. minority government

  30-05-2017 13:43
  
  VICTORIA – British Columbia’s New Democrat and Green party leaders shook hands Monday in the legislature on a deal to pave the way for the formation of a new minority government, but Premier Christy Clark signalled she wasn’t ready to immediately release her grip on power. NDP Leader John Horgan and Andrew Weaver of the […]
  
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• City needs fast cash for Splash Park project

  30-05-2017 13:12
  
  The planned Splash park for Bellevue Park won’t go ahead as the City’s Canada 150 legacy project unless funds are found. That’s the news coming out of council chambers Monday night. Ward 2 councillor, Susan Myers said the City needs to find money and fast in order to make an application for Trillium Foundation funding. […]
  
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• Steel City Slam takes bronze at Ontario Championships

  30-05-2017 12:43
  
  This past weekend the U-17 boys Steel City Slam team competed in the 2017 Ontario Cup, held in Markham, Ontario.  The 8th seeded Slam team came out rolling pulling off an upset of the #4 Toronto Lords 74-61.  Jackson Makoi led all scorers with 36 points, while Jaden Grisdale added 4 three pointers and finished […]
  
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