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• Mayors look to feds for help on legal weed

  02-06-2017 22:51
  
  OTTAWA – The mayors of Canada’s biggest cities say they need a slice of the tax windfall from legal marijuana to cover what they describe as significant costs associated with enforcing a signature initiative from the federal Liberals. They raised their concerns with cabinet ministers this week, pressing the case that some tax revenues from […]
  
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• On Camera: Break and Enter – 41 Old Garden River Road

  02-06-2017 22:47
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a Break and Enter at 41 Old Garden River Road. Sometime between May 19th and May 20th suspects damaged the rear door gaining entry to the building. The rear door had pry marks on the […]
  
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• New Superintendent Named for the HSCDSB

  02-06-2017 22:43
  
  It is with great pleasure that the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) announces Joe Chilelli as the new Superintendent of Education, effective August 1, 2017. “I am very excited to serve the board in this new capacity of Superintendent, and look forward to working with school communities to support them in their very important […]
  
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• Climbing ancient fire tower one highlight of exploring Obakamiga wilderness

  02-06-2017 22:42
  
  Twisting the throttle of an outboard motor with one hand and gripping a laminated map of Obakamiga Lake in the other, my wife, Francine, and I head up the east shore.
  
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• STOROZUK, Vivian Donalda (nee Muncaster)

  02-06-2017 22:15
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the age of 83, lovingly surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving Mom of Leslie Policicchio (Pat), Patti Storozuk (Alberto Equizi) and Pamela Brown (James). Treasured Grams of Peter Duguay (Rikki Wallace), Leah Policicchio and Mackenzie Brown (Chris Mariotti). Dear sister of […]
  
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• Brown says Romano will have a role

  02-06-2017 21:53
  
  Progressive Conservative leader PatrickBrown says he sees MPP-elect Ross Romanobeing assigned a critic position withinthe party at Queen's Park.
  
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• Helping to end youth homelessness in #TheSoo with our partners at Winmar @pushforchange #sault… instagram.com/p/BU2IsKqghN6/

  02-06-2017 19:39 via twitter.com
  Helping to end youth homelessness in #TheSoo with our partners at Winmar @pushforchange #sault… instagram.com/p/BU2IsKqghN6/
  
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• Helping to end youth homelessness in #TheSoo with our partners at Winmar @pushforchange #sault #golf fb.me/1aMzfPrtG

  02-06-2017 19:39 via twitter.com
  Helping to end youth homelessness in #TheSoo with our partners at Winmar @pushforchange #sault #golf fb.me/1aMzfPrtG
  
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• Brown says Romano will have a roll

  02-06-2017 19:34
  
  Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown says he sees MPP-elect Ross Romano being assigned a critic position within the party at Queen's Park.
  
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• SESQUI is Coming – Volunteers Needed

  02-06-2017 18:36
  
  With a vision to celebrate Canadians from coast to coast, SESQUI, an immersive mobile dome, will travel across the country in the Summer of 2017 celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. In preparation for its visit to Sault Ste. Marie, SESQUI is seeking volunteers from July 16 – 20, 2017 to lead groups through its […]
  
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• PCs win Sault Ste. Marie byelection - The Flamborough Review

  02-06-2017 18:29 via flamboroughreview.com
  
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  PCs win Sault Ste. Marie byelection
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  TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., taking the seat away from the governing Liberals. Ross Romano beat out NDP candidate Joe Krmpotich, and Liberal Debbie Amaroso placed third, ...
  
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• City to ponder options to fill vacant council seat in Ward 6

  02-06-2017 18:24
  
  Sault Ste. Marie gained an MPP Thursday night, but now the City must decide what to do with the vacancy left from Ward 6 councillor Ross Romano. Romano, was first elected as councillor for ward 6 in the last municipal election. Romano won a deciding victory in the June 1st by-election, to fill the seat […]
  
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• SESQUI is Coming - Volunteers Needed! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-… https://t.co/KLehjYodf0

  02-06-2017 18:23 via twitter.com
  
  SESQUI is Coming - Volunteers Needed! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-… https://t.co/KLehjYodf0
  
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• Happy to partner with the folks from #Winmar #Sault to raise some funds to help end youth… instagram.com/p/BU1-95agk0b/

  02-06-2017 18:14 via twitter.com
  Happy to partner with the folks from #Winmar #Sault to raise some funds to help end youth… instagram.com/p/BU1-95agk0b/
  
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• Happy to partner with the folks from #Winmar #Sault to raise some funds to help end youth homelessness in... fb.me/1lzSTrCDH

  02-06-2017 18:14 via twitter.com
  Happy to partner with the folks from #Winmar #Sault to raise some funds to help end youth homelessness in... fb.me/1lzSTrCDH
  
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• Mayor Provenzano issues statement on provincial by-election result - City of Sault Ste. Marie saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-…

  02-06-2017 17:43 via twitter.com
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• Brad Jacobs to Appear on TSN Series Fins & Skins

  02-06-2017 17:25
  
  Brad Jacobs put down his curling broom and rock last week to show off his fishing and golfing skills for the television series Fins & Skins Classic Adventures. Set to air in the fall, the episode pits the local curling skip against show host and former CFL all‐star Henry Waszczuk. The pair went steelhead fishing […]
  
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• Council will determine how to fill seat at June 12 meeting

  02-06-2017 16:41
  
  From one byelection to the next.
  
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• Unofficial results of the Sault Ste. Marie provincial by‑election - Canada NewsWire (press release)

  02-06-2017 16:26 via newswire.ca
  
  Unofficial results of the Sault Ste. Marie provincial by‑election
  Canada NewsWire (press release)
  TORONTO, June 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Unofficial results currently indicate that 43.93% of eligible voters in the electoral district of Sault Ste. Marie cast their ballot. By comparison, 50.80% of eligible voters cast their ballot in the electoral district of ...
  
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• Paris accord: Canada ‘deeply disappointed’

  02-06-2017 16:01
  
  OTTAWA – President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate-change agreement is disappointing, but the world is marching inexorably towards a greener future with or without the United States, says Canada’s environment minister. Catherine McKenna was responding to news that the U.S. is pulling out of the landmark 190-country agreement to reduce […]
  
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• Voter turnout standards beat provincial average

  02-06-2017 15:59
  
  A dismal voter turnout saw just under 44 per cent of eligible voters cast their ballot in the byelection.
  
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• Doug Ford Celebrates PC Win in the Sault

  02-06-2017 15:48
  
  Famed Conservative supporter, Toronto councillor and brother of the late Rob Ford was in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday night to join in the celebration of the PC win for the riding. The first time since 1985 that the Sault will be represented by a tory at Queen’s Park. Ford was only in town for the […]
  
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• Fireman Dan says...Install new alarms, test them monthly, and replace them at least every 10 years.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  02-06-2017 15:39 via twitter.com
  Fireman Dan says...Install new alarms, test them monthly, and replace them at least every 10 years.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Mayor Provenzano issues statement on provincial by-election result

  02-06-2017 15:31
  
  Today, Mayor Christian Provenzano offered the following remarks on the provincial by-election that was held on June 1st, 2017: “I’d like to congratulate Ross Romano and his campaign team for their victory in this hard-fought race. I have enjoyed serving with Ross on City Council and I know he will be working hard at Queen’s […]
  
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• KELLY, Gordon Edward

  02-06-2017 15:15
  
  Surrounded by his girls at the F. J. Davey Home on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Dorothy Smith (Robert), Evelyn Guzzo (Vince) and Nancy Solomon (Warren). Cherished Grandpa of Curt Solomon, Kevin Smith, Kelly Mandic and Steven Guzzo. Great Grandpa of Layne, […]
  
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• Welcome to Ford Nation, Sault Ste. Marie! - SooToday

  02-06-2017 14:54 via sootoday.com
  
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  Welcome to Ford Nation, Sault Ste. Marie!
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  'I love Sault Ste. Marie. They're down to earth. They are Ford Nation.' - Doug Ford Jr. Thirty-six years since Sault Ste. Marie last sent a Conservative to Queens Park, Doug Ford Jr. was in town last night to celebrate the byelection victory of Ross ...
  Tories win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelectionCP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  Tories' Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. MarieThe Globe and Mail
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• Witness the thrilling spectacle !

  02-06-2017 14:50
  
  Chimney Swifts are small, swallow-like birds that migrate here from South America. Thousands roost in our city chimneys for the night and spend the day feeding on insects. Most will move to outlying areas to breed and nest. As a result of habitat loss and other factors Chimney Swifts are now an endangered spe-cies. The […]
  
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• Draft Profile: Conor Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - Blueshirt Banter

  02-06-2017 14:06 via blueshirtbanter.com
  
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  Draft Profile: Conor Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
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  Potential first-round pick Conor Timmins is a teammate of Rangers' prospect Tim Gettinger in the OHL. Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images. It is time for another year of preparing for the NHL Draft, and as usual I will take a bunch of shots in the ...
  
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• Sault Votes. Victory speech – MPP Ross Romano puts Liberals on notice

  02-06-2017 14:04
  
  PC Ross Romano was joined by his family along with PC Leader Patrick Brown Thursday night.
  
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• Ride for Autism supports Project Lifesaver

  02-06-2017 13:36
  
  The Algoma Autism Foundation is proud to continue their support of Sault Search and Rescue’s Project Lifesaver program. Today, Jamie Boston Director of the Algoma Autism Foundation presented Kristen Breckenridge, Sault Search and Rescue Project Lifesaver Coordinator a cheque to purchase 6 new bracelets. To date The Algoma Autism Foundation has donated 19 radio transmitter […]
  
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• Joe Krmpotich & NDP leader Andrea Horwath – Moving forward post By-Election

  02-06-2017 13:09
  
  NDP by-election candidate Joe Krmpotich and NDP leader Andrea Horwath speak with reporters at the post-election campaign party.
  
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• Tories win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  02-06-2017 11:59 via cp24.com
  
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  Tories win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection
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  TORONTO -- The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., taking the seat away from the governing Liberals. Ross Romano beat out NDP candidate Joe Krmpotich, and Liberal Debbie Amaroso placed third, ...
  Tories win byelection, take Sault Ste. Marie for first time since 1981Toronto Star
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• Sault Ste. Marie to examine open construction tendering - Daily Commercial News

  02-06-2017 06:28 via dailycommercialnews.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie to examine open construction tendering
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  The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. has unanimously passed a motion to look into the impact of construction labour monopolies on the municipality and its taxpayers and open tendering advocates say it's an important first step in the right direction ...
  
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• First time a PC has been elected since Russ Ramsay's loss in 1985

  02-06-2017 05:36
  
  Sault Ste. Marie has its firstProgressive Conservative MPP since RussRamsay lost his seat in 1985.
  
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• Horwath says Sault byelection has NDP looking to 2018

  02-06-2017 05:32
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE – Thursday’s byelection result shows the NDP overtaking the incumbent Liberals. Speaking to community members and volunteers in the Sault Thurdsay night, Horwath was looking ahead to 2018. “The much bigger fight lies ahead,” she said. “Just a year from now, the people of Sault Ste. Marie – and all Ontarians – […]
  
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• Tories win byelection, take Sault Ste. Marie for first time since 1981 - Toronto Star

  02-06-2017 05:20 via thestar.com
  
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  Tories win byelection, take Sault Ste. Marie for first time since 1981
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  It was the fifth byelection victory over the Liberals for Progressive Conservatives Leader Patrick Brown. “Voters have made it clear that it's only the Ontario PC party that will fight to make life more affordable. The PCs will be a strong voice for ...
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• Romano wins - Story to come

  02-06-2017 05:11
  
  Progressive Conservative candidate Ross Romano win in Sault Ste. Marie. Story to come.
  
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• PCs win Sault Ste. Marie byelection - Caledon Enterprise

  02-06-2017 05:07 via caledonenterprise.com
  
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  PCs win Sault Ste. Marie byelection
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  TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., taking the seat away from the governing Liberals. Ross Romano beat out NDP candidate Joe Krmpotich, and Liberal Debbie Amaroso placed third, ...
  
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• Progressive Conservatives win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection - MetroNews Canada

  02-06-2017 04:27 via metronews.ca
  
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  Progressive Conservatives win Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection
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  In a victory speech in Sault Ste. Marie, Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown said the Liberals can't take voters for granted. Share on Facebook. Tweet · Reddit this! A. A. Report an Error. Share via Email. Print. In a victory speech in Sault ...
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• Tories' Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie ... - The Globe and Mail

  02-06-2017 04:24 via theglobeandmail.com
  
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  Tories' Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie ...
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  The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, securing the party's first victory in the Northern Ontario riding since 1981.
  Progressive Conservatives win Sault Ste. Marie byelection, taking Liberal seatCTV News
  Tories win byelection, take Sault Ste. Marie for first time since 1981Toronto Star
  PC Party wins Sault Ste. Marie provincial byelection, seat
  
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• Tories' Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie - The Globe and Mail

  02-06-2017 04:24 via theglobeandmail.com
  
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  Tories' Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie
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  The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, securing the party's first victory in the Northern Ontario riding since 1981. Ross Romano beat out NDP candidate Joe Krmpotich, and Liberal Debbie Amaroso placed third, ...
  Progressive Conservatives win Sault Ste. Marie byelection, taking Liberal seatCTV News
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• The Sault Votes – Romano wins

  02-06-2017 04:00
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE 174 polls reporting out of 174 polls Candidate (Last Name, First Name) Political Party Number of Votes Percentage of Votes Margin ROMANO, ROSS PC Party of Ontario 10,391 40.30 % 1,856 KRMPOTICH, JOE Ontario NDP/NPD 8,535 33.10 % AMAROSO, DEBBIE Ontario Liberal Party 5,919 22.96 % FLANNIGAN, KARA Green Party of Ontario […]
  
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• Romano wins

  02-06-2017 04:00
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE 174 polls reporting out of 174 polls Candidate (Last Name, First Name) Political Party Number of Votes Percentage of Votes Margin ROMANO, ROSS PC Party of Ontario 10,391 40.30 % 1,856 KRMPOTICH, JOE Ontario NDP/NPD 8,535 33.10 % AMAROSO, DEBBIE Ontario Liberal Party 5,919 22.96 % FLANNIGAN, KARA Green Party of Ontario […]
  
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• The Sault Votes (RESULTS)

  02-06-2017 03:05
  
  18 of 174 polls REFRESH PAGE FOR LATEST RESULTS Candidate (Last Name, First Name) Political Party Number of Votes Percentage of Votes Margin KRMPOTICH, JOE Ontario NDP/NPD 419 37.24 % 81 ROMANO, ROSS PC Party of Ontario 338 30.04 % AMAROSO, DEBBIE Ontario Liberal Party 319 28.36 % FLANNIGAN, KARA Green Party of Ontario 20 […]
  
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• Beauty and the Beast

  02-06-2017 01:43
  
  Bambang Sadewo Special To The Sault Star
  
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• Judge says former engineer must accept ‘moral responsibility’ for deadly Elliot Lake mall collapse

  02-06-2017 00:44
  
  Robert Wood, the engineer facing criminal charges stemming from the 2012 Algo Centre Mall collapse in Elliot Lake, has been found not guilty Thursday of two counts of criminal negligence causing death and one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
  
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• A Week Without… Challenge

  02-06-2017 00:06
  
  Crime Stoppers asks supporters to give up an everyday luxury for one week and donate the money they would normally spend on it to their campaign and to challenge a friend to do the same! This can mean different things for different people; popular options include coffee, pop, take-out, the cost of gas to get […]
  
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