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• Hudson’s Bay announces 2,000 layoffs

  08-06-2017 23:45
  
  TORONTO – Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) announced Thursday it is eliminating 2,000 jobs throughout North America to help offset various challenges it’s facing within the retail sector, which has been beset by store closures with the advent of online shopping. The retail giant said the layoffs are intended to save $350 million annually once the […]
  
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• BARONE, Gary Ralph

  08-06-2017 22:25
  
  Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Angela for 60 years. Loved father of Allison and the late Perry. Brother of Jim Barone (Dolores) of Barrie and the late Larry Barone. Brother-in-law of Sandra Miron (Rocky) and predeceased by Betty Wilson (late Jim), Gary Hope and […]
  
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• KING, George A.

  08-06-2017 22:15
  
  George has gone to join his beloved wife Ruth on the 20th anniversary of her passing on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in his 97th year. Dearly loved father of Janice Zimmer (Larry) and Steven King (Debbie).  Special Grandpa “Pa” of James King (Brittany), Rachel King (Tyler), Jeff King, Greg Zimmer (Amy), Martin Zimmer (Lory), Roxanne […]
  
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• Parkrun is coming to Sault Ste. Marie every Saturday - SaultOnline.com

  08-06-2017 22:07 via saultonline.com
  
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  Parkrun is coming to Sault Ste. Marie every Saturday
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  Looking for a fun way to meet people and enjoy the great outdoors? It's time to lace up and get active with parkrun. Every Saturday for the rest of 2017, a parkrun is taking place at Bellevue Park. The event kicks off this Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m ...
  
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• Parkrun is coming to Sault Ste. Marie every Saturday

  08-06-2017 22:03
  
  Looking for a fun way to meet people and enjoy the great outdoors? It’s time to lace up and get active with parkrun. Every Saturday for the rest of 2017, a parkrun is taking place at Bellevue Park. The event kicks off this Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. Persons of all ages and abilities […]
  
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• HSCDSB East Zone Track & Field Results

  08-06-2017 21:59
  
  Capturing the points titles in five of eight divisions powered the St. Mary’s French Immersion Sharks to the team title in the 2017 HSCDSB East Zone Elementary Track & Field meet at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Complex on Wednesday. St. Mary’s student athletes won the girls’ novice, atom and bantam divisions, the boys novice division […]
  
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• Expansion of St. Francis French Immersion Delayed

  08-06-2017 21:54
  
  The Huron-Superior Catholic District School (HSCDSB) is putting a hold on a project to expand St. Francis French Immersion. Work on the one million dollar project, which was scheduled to begin in July, has been delayed until further notice. “We realize the St. Francis school community was excited about this project and apologize for the […]
  
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• SMC grads launch school's new theatre

  08-06-2017 19:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Steven McCarthy had his own brush with American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. The Sault Ste. Marie native encountered Rothko’s work at galleries in Ottawa and New York.The St. Mary’s College graduate saw similarities to what he experienced and then read in John Logan’s play that won six Tony Awards. “I remembered exactly the feelings
  
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• Fireman Dan says...Not paying attention in the kitchen can change your life. Never leave cooking unattended.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  08-06-2017 19:45 via twitter.com
  Fireman Dan says...Not paying attention in the kitchen can change your life. Never leave cooking unattended.… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• SKAGEN, Bryan

  08-06-2017 19:12
  
  Unexpectedly at the Sault Area hospital on June 5, 2017 in his 74th year. Loving husband of the late Leona Skagen. Bryan will be remembered by his sons; Darryl (Pam), Steven (Julie) and Darren (Bobbi Lynn). Grandpa of Darryl Jr., Adam, Kandyce, Britteney and Selena-Lynn. Great grandfather of Kailey and Aria. Predeceased by his parents […]
  
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• More extraction demos as the #SweetLifeRoadShow continued today at Superior Heights. https://t.co/0chGbQ48u5

  08-06-2017 17:48 via twitter.com
  
  More extraction demos as the #SweetLifeRoadShow continued today at Superior Heights. https://t.co/0chGbQ48u5
  
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• New crepe restaurant opens in Sault Ste. Marie - Second Wave Media - Upper Peninsula Second Wave

  08-06-2017 17:44 via secondwavemedia.com
  
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  New crepe restaurant opens in Sault Ste. Marie - Second Wave Media
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  Looking for something a little different for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Then check out Oh Crepe in Sault Ste. Marie.and more »
  
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• Credit cards now accepted in toll lanes at Mackinac Bridge

  08-06-2017 17:09
  
  Cash or credit? It’s a choice customers of the Mackinac Bridge can make now, opting to use a credit card to pay their toll right at the booth. The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) began testing acceptance of credit cards in the lanes beginning on Tuesday, May 23. Though toll staff did encounter some brief outages […]
  
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• Learn how to become a digital creator!

  08-06-2017 16:20
  
  The Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) and the Sault Ste. Marie Centennial Library are proud to announce the launch of Digital Creator North (DCN), an exciting arts initiative that encourages youth (ages 14-19 years old) to explore the world of media arts through state-of-the-art technology and software. The project was designed to attract teens […]
  
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• Twin Saults Celebrate 150 saultonline.com/2017/06/twin-s… via @saultonline

  08-06-2017 16:12 via twitter.com
  Twin Saults Celebrate 150 saultonline.com/2017/06/twin-s… via @saultonline
  
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• Ontario Transforming Autism Services for Children and Their Families

  08-06-2017 16:09
  
  All Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Eligible for New Ontario Autism Program The province is transforming the way that children and youth with autism, and their families, receive services and supports through the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP), beginning later this month. Minister of Children and Youth Services Michael Coteau made the announcement […]
  
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• Major changes planned for paramedics, ambulance services sootoday.com/local-news/maj… via @SooToday

  08-06-2017 15:49 via twitter.com
  Major changes planned for paramedics, ambulance services sootoday.com/local-news/maj… via @SooToday
  
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• Making a difference one step at a time

  08-06-2017 15:45
  
  It’s not a big walk, it may take 15 minutes of your day, but for the Sault Ste. Marie couple who has organized Troy’s Trail for the last six years, you being there means the world to them. Troy Chandler and his wife Annette bring awareness to Spina Bifida and Hydrocehalus. The walk also raises […]
  
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• Just a stroll by the ice cream parlour

  08-06-2017 15:22
  
  Went to "The Big Moose" for ice cream this evening and met an unexpected guest! Posted by Bob Tulloch on Saturday, June 3, 2017 SaultOnline.com viewer, Bob Tulloch who was recently in the mood for some ice cream. “l Went to “The Big Moose” for ice cream this evening and met an unexpected guest!”
  
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• Twin Saults send a message to the White House ctv.news/qtYSN3k

  08-06-2017 15:13 via twitter.com
  Twin Saults send a message to the White House ctv.news/qtYSN3k
  
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• City of Sault Ste. Marie wants appeal hearing over judge’s decision on steelmaker’s taxes ctv.news/SVyYlYl

  08-06-2017 15:13 via twitter.com
  City of Sault Ste. Marie wants appeal hearing over judge’s decision on steelmaker’s taxes ctv.news/SVyYlYl
  
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• MPs dig on banking sales practice allegations

  08-06-2017 13:51
  
  OTTAWA – Parliamentarians listened Wednesday to allegations that workers at Canada’s big banks face pressure to hit unreachable sales goals, coax clients into raising their credit-card limits and offer mortgages beyond what customers can reasonably afford. A committee of federal MPs was hearing testimony from ex-bank workers as it examines accusations of questionable — and […]
  
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• You’re invited to this Garden Arts Festival!

  08-06-2017 13:20
  
  To help celebrate their 25th year in business, New North Greenhouses presents the 6th Annual Garden Arts Festival! Are you an art lover? Do you want to see many Sault and area talented artists all in one place? Then they have a celebration you won’t want to miss! On Saturday June 17th from 10 a.m. […]
  
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• Anishinabek Nation Statement on Canada 150

  08-06-2017 13:14
  
  This year, Canada will celebrate 150 years since the formation of the Canadian state. There is a long history prior to and since this time with First Nations across Turtle Island. This history cannot and should not be forgotten. However, it should not impede finding a new path forward. The Anishinabek Nation Government continues to […]
  
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• Some deferred more than 20 years, IBA head says

  08-06-2017 01:29 via saultstar.com
  
  The high cost of construction has changed the way the International Bridge Authority does business.
  
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• ‘I need loyalty,’ ‘Let this go’: 10 Comey moments

  08-06-2017 01:28
  
  WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump repeatedly pressured the head of the FBI over its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, according to the advance copy of testimony set to be delivered Thursday. Washington had been bracing for a bombshell. The prepared text of James Comey’s opening remarks arrived a day early. It laid […]
  
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• Colleagues’ tips pave way for Samuel Nzube’s visit home to Nigeria

  08-06-2017 00:51 via saultstar.com
  
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• MORIN, Karen (Rebbe)

  08-06-2017 00:27
  
  We are beyond saddened to announce the passing of Karen Morin after a short but very courageous fight with cancer, on June 5th, 2017 in her 56th year, at ARCH Hospice with her son, her pride and joy and best friend Jeff Rebbe by her side. Karen will be deeply missed by her mother Margaret […]
  
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• O’NEILL, Mary Alice

  08-06-2017 00:24
  
  It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my dear sister, Mary Alice on Thursday June 1, 2017 at the age of 81. Mary Alice was the daughter of the late George and Belle McEachern. Sister of Shirley Voorhees (late Arthur) of Scottsdale, Arizona. Predeceased by brothers Don McEachern (Betty) and Glen […]
  
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• “Come Home” to Main Street Canada for 150!

  08-06-2017 00:19
  
  Re-unite! Reminisce! Re- Discover! A full line up of events and activities are planned for friends and relatives and the opportunity to make new relationships Country Style. Like tractors? Get on the bus for the annual Tractor Trot in Richards Landing!  Cycling?  Take a guided tour along a portion of the new Great Lakes Waterfront […]
  
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• WILLIAMS, Brian T.

  08-06-2017 00:08
  
  Passed away suddenly on Monday, June 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Joan and children Brian (Linda), Alana and Amanda. Papa of Ava-Dawn, Elaine and Leyla. Son of the late Leonard and Wilma Williams and son-in-law of the late Clifford and Isobel Brason. Brother of Ron and Debbie Ladd […]
  
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• MOULTON, Phillip

  08-06-2017 00:04
  
  (March 31, 1980 – June 3, 2017) – With heavy hearts and cherished memories we regret to announce the unexpected passing of Phillip Moulton. Beloved son of Kevin & Kim Moulton. Loving father to Alina and Kenneth Moulton. Also survived by his love Stacey and step-children Shawn, Matayah and Meyah. He will be sadly missed […]
  
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