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• Wilderness Environmental Services employees getting glimpses of Irma aftermath

  12-09-2017 23:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Consider it the Olympics of post-hurricane cleanups - with the Sault Ste. Marie area represented.Wilderness Environmental Services has sent 21 workers — 10, two-person crews plus a general foreman — to assist efforts to mend Irma-ravaged Florida.Wilderness Environmental Services president Rob Brewer said Tuesday crews departed Friday and eventually
  
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• MUCCIN, Giovanna

  12-09-2017 22:57
  Passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Cherished mother of Paul (Karen Parrington) and Julie Favaro (Vic).  Proud Nonna of Alyssa Elder (Glen), Jordan Favaro (Danielle), Kira Berry (Kyle) and Aaron Favaro (Jaclyn). Sister of the late Frank Battocchio (Silvana) and […]
  
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• SSMEDC marketing campaign wins national award

  12-09-2017 22:46
  To highlight the community’s competitive advantages, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation created a promotional brochure last year titled Why Sault Ste. Marie? The campaign won a 2017 Marketing Canada Award today from the Economic Developers Association of Canada in the Single Publication category. “It’s great to have our community recognized on the national […]
  
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• Government Proposing to Create New Ridings in Northern Ontario

  12-09-2017 22:42
  Ontario is taking steps to create additional ridings in Northern Ontario to improve representation and ensure that people across the North have a stronger voice in the provincial legislature. Today the government introduced legislation that would, if passed, create the ridings of Kiiwetinoong, Mushkegowuk, Timmins, and Kenora-Rainy River. If passed, these reforms would result in […]
  
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• Fire Prevention Week is fast approaching. Look for us in the community and follow us for events, contests, and priz… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  12-09-2017 22:02 via twitter.com
  Fire Prevention Week is fast approaching. Look for us in the community and follow us for events, contests, and priz… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Red Pine Road gets road upgraded

  12-09-2017 21:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Red Pine Drive will be getting an upgrade this fall.
  
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• Return of the Rapids: Restoration Success on the St. Marys River

  12-09-2017 21:32
  A portion of the St. Marys River has been restored as fish spawning habitat and recreational space, with a new bridge that provides access to Sugar Island. The work has removed one more obstacle toward delisting the river as an Area of Concern (AOC) by Canada and the United States. The St. Marys River is […]
  
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• EDC wins national marketing award

  12-09-2017 21:30 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. has won a national marketing campaign.
  
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• Get involved in the budget process! #saultbudget https://t.co/FbBEfbHw8O

  12-09-2017 21:24 via twitter.com
  
  Get involved in the budget process! #saultbudget https://t.co/FbBEfbHw8O
  
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• A sunny September day on the waterfront! #stmarysriver #saultstemarie https://t.co/MeZK9PO8vq

  12-09-2017 21:20 via twitter.com
  
  A sunny September day on the waterfront! #stmarysriver #saultstemarie https://t.co/MeZK9PO8vq
  
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• EDC releases mid-year small business results

  12-09-2017 21:18 via saultstar.com
  
  More than 500 consultations resulting in 45 small business startups and expansions occurred in the first six months of this year.
  
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• Staying Abreast of Innovation

  12-09-2017 20:53
  by FedNor There’s a unique device under development in Thunder Bay that could radically change the way in which breast cancer is detected. Currently, mammography is used to highlight changes in the breast, including abnormal density of tissue that can be associated with cancer. However, dense tissue can also be a cyst, benign tumour, fibroid […]
  
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• International Bridge lane closure extended

  12-09-2017 19:35
  Due to circumstances beyond their control, Avery Construction would like to advise the public that the expected duration of the lane closure on the International Bridge has been extended until Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. The contracting company apologizes for any inconvenience.   Original Notice on Monday, September 11, 2017 Lane Closure on International […]
  
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• CLOSE, Viva Lillian

  12-09-2017 19:30
  ∼October 17, 1916 – September 7, 2017∼ The family of Viva Lillian Close (Doupe) is sad to announce her passing on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in North Bay, Ontario at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late George E. Close (1997) for 58 years. Loving mother of Dorothy Motluk (Henry) and Brian Close […]
  
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• Building dept still using reserves in operations

  12-09-2017 19:26 via saultstar.com
  
  The cost of delivering services in the city’s building department still significantly outweighs its revenues despite a significant increase in building permit fees implemented almost two years ago.
  
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• Thirty-seven years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope

  12-09-2017 19:20
  Thirty-seven years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope we not only continue to raise money for cancer research in his name, but as Canadians we carry on his legacy. 2017 marks the 37th anniversary of the annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research. Terry started his run on April 12, 1980 out of […]
  
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• Join in the 2017 Algoma University Homecoming Celebration

  12-09-2017 19:03
  Relive your Algoma U experience! Come home for Homecoming 2017 and show us your school pride. This year’s celebration kicks-off on Thursday, September 28th and runs until Saturday, September 30th, and will include activities such as the Alumni Hockey Game, an Acoustic Open Mic Night with great cash prizes, the fifth annual Algoma U Colour […]
  
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• WONG, Clark

  12-09-2017 18:40
  Clark Wong was born on March 23, 1930 in Hoy Sun, Hen Boli, China and died on September 11, 2017 in Blind River, Ontario. Survived by his wife Mabel of Blind River and his sons William of Mississauga, Darrell (Vicki) of Mississauga, Russell (Poinciana) of Calgary, AB and Randall of Kingston. Clark is also survived […]
  
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• HNATOW, Dwayne Andrew

  12-09-2017 18:02
  It is with a very large hole in our hearts, we sadly announce the unexpected passing of Dwayne Andrew Hnatow in Thunder Bay Ontario, on Saturday September 8, 2017 at the age of 55. Son of the late Carl Hnaton and survived by his mother Rosemary Koski. Father of Ryan Hnatow (Stephanie Guindon). Brother of […]
  
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• FILLION, David (DJ)

  12-09-2017 16:48
  Peacefully at home on Monday September 11, 2017, Dave Fillion at the age of 78. Husband and best friend of Helen. Loving father of Shawn (Shanti) and Mary (Scott). Papa of Shannon (Gaetan) Ducharme, David and Melissa Fillion and Dylan Ducharme. Predeceased by his parents Gilbert and Irene Fillion. Brother of Dorothy (late Lloyd) Beaton, […]
  
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• COLLINS, Captain Jack “Coot”

  12-09-2017 16:20
  The family of Captain Jack “Coot” Collins is saddened to announce his sudden death, Saturday, September 9, 2017 on the Mississagi River while on a fishing outing with family.  He was the son of the late William and Dorothy Collins of Erieau. He is survived by wife Marcella Kenty.  Also survived by brothers and sister, […]
  
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• Brookfield Renewable donates $35000.00 to CMHA Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma - SaultOnline.com

  12-09-2017 15:26
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  Brookfield Renewable donates $35000.00 to CMHA Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma
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  On September 11, 2017, a check presentation has been made to donate proceeds from Brookfield Renewable's charity golf tournament. “We are thrilled that Brookfield Renewable made the decision to select CMHA Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma among this year's ...and more »
  
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• Brookfield Renewable donates $35000.00 to CMHA Sault Ste. Marie ... - SaultOnline.com

  12-09-2017 15:26
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  Brookfield Renewable donates $35000.00 to CMHA Sault Ste. Marie ...
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  On September 11, 2017, a check presentation has been made to donate proceeds from Brookfield Renewable's charity golf tournament. “We are thrilled that ...and more »
  
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• Brookfield Renewable donates $35000.00 to CMHA Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma

  12-09-2017 15:13
  On September 11, 2017, a check presentation has been made to donate proceeds from Brookfield Renewable’s charity golf tournament. “We are thrilled that Brookfield Renewable made the decision to select CMHA Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma among this year’s recipient organizations of their fundraising golf tournament.  These funds will certainly help with providing services and education to […]
  
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• McDonalds Job Fair

  12-09-2017 15:02
  Employment Solutions in partnership with McDonalds will be hosting a Job Fair on September 13th, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The Job Fair will be held at Employment Solutions located at 421 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Station Tower. Through this Job Fair McDonalds is hiring for full-time opportunities at the Great Northern Road location. All attendees […]
  
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• Shred it, don’t regret it!

  12-09-2017 14:56
  Don’t let your trash become an identity thief’s treasure. Crime Stoppers in partnership with GFL Environmental, RIOCAN and TRIPLE M METAL are welcoming residents of Sault Ste. Marie & the District of Algoma to safely and securely dispose of their household documents at our Community Shredding Event on Saturday, September 16, 2017. This year’s event […]
  
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• CUPE Local 79 endorses Singh for NDP Leader

  12-09-2017 14:48
  TORONTO – Toronto’s CUPE Local 79 is proud to endorse Jagmeet Singh for leader of the federal New Democratic Party. “The next leader of the NDP will be charged with refreshing and growing our party’s base to offer Canada a better choice in the next election. We need a strong advocate who puts forward an […]
  
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• Two deaths from West Nile in Ontario

  12-09-2017 14:37
  WINDSOR, Ont. – Health officials in southwestern Ontario say two people have died from West Nile virus in the last week, the first deaths linked to the infection in the area since 2012. The public health unit in Windsor, Ont., says the two cases are unrelated but gave no other details about them. It says […]
  
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• Trudeau, cabinet plot course for fall session

  12-09-2017 14:33
  OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are gathering in St. John’s, N.L., where they will look to the past before preparing for the months ahead and the second half of their mandate. The visit to Newfoundland began with Trudeau marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by joining a discussion […]
  
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• Lack of airstrips slowed Irma response: Feds

  12-09-2017 14:22
  OTTAWA – Federal ministers expressed sympathy Monday for the hundreds of Canadians affected by Hurricane Irma as well as their worried families back home, even as they sought to explain why more wasn’t done earlier to help them. The government expected most Canadians needing assistance in the Caribbean to have been evacuated by commercial flights […]
  
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• Airlines scurry to evacuate stranded tourists

  12-09-2017 14:11
  MONTREAL – Evacuating customers from areas in the path of the deadly Hurricane Irma has frustrated some passengers but Air Canada says it was perhaps the most complex manoeuvre since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The country’s largest airline has had to respond to natural disasters like the Japanese tsunami, Haiti earthquake, Iceland volcano and […]
  
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• Five stories in the news for today, Tuesday September 12th

  12-09-2017 13:53
  PM TRUDEAU AND HIS CABINET PLOT COURSE FOR FALL SESSION Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have gathered in St. John’s, N.L., to spend today and Wednesday preparing for the second half of their mandate. Canada’s relationship with the Trump administration figures to be high on the agenda, especially as Ottawa prepare to host […]
  
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• Feeling OK?

  12-09-2017 03:59 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association expects to see more people seeking help with emotional challenges as the school year begins.
  
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• New street drug dangerous, city police warn

  12-09-2017 03:53 via saultthisweek.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Algoma Public Health would like to advise the public that a drug exhibit submitted to Health Canada from a recent large drug seizure in Sault Ste. Marie was found to contain CYCLOPROPYL FENTANYL.
  
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• Council wants more info for project ideas, costs

  12-09-2017 03:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A blueprint of various projects that need to be – or could be – incorporated into the city's 2018 capital budget
  
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• City develops policy to deal with surplus

  12-09-2017 02:39 via saultstar.com
  
  City council has passed a new policy designed to target any surplus budget towards three specific areas.
  
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• Man charged with sex assault at daycare

  12-09-2017 00:17
  HALIFAX – A Halifax daycare provider says it is trying to reassure parents after one of its employees was charged with sexually assaulting a young child on the job. Police say they were told on the evening of Aug. 22 that a man working at the Kids and Company daycare on Barrington Street touched one […]
  
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