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• Some 500 LSPP visitors lap up sun and sand one day last weekend

  25-09-2017 22:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Now, that’s one way to beat the heat — and this year’s higher Lake Superior Provincial Park visitation numbers prove it. Visitors are camping, taking in the beaches and cooler, but not freezing, water temperatures. Park employee Elizabeth Schouten, who works at the store at the Agawa Bay Visitor’s Centre, said that the campground at Agawa Bay has b
  
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• TOMAS, Jayne (nee Tucker)

  25-09-2017 22:21
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH Hospice surrounded by family and friends on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the age of 60. Survived by her loving husband Brian. Tenderly remembered by her children; Jacob (April), Darian (Kayla), Brenna and Stefan (Katherine). Adoring grandmother of Brooke and Ophelia. Cherished sister of Janice (David Rowlinson), Mary-Alice (Saverio Policicchio) […]
  
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• RANTA, Myrna Joyce

  25-09-2017 21:40
  We are saddened to announce the passing of Myrna Joyce Ranta peacefully at home on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the age of 79. Loving wife of Raimo Aarne Ranta.  Loving Daughter of the late George and Helen Fiacconi. Dear sister of the late Royce Fiacconi Sr. (late Barbara), and Henry Fiacconi (Elizabeth).  Dearest Aunty […]
  
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• Soup kitchen hungry for help

  25-09-2017 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  There's no pasta sauce.The peanut butter “is pretty much gone.”
  
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• Today we celebrated the Francophone Community in #SaultSteMarie with @SooShoe & @SusanMyers12 raising the flag for… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-09-2017 21:05 via twitter.com
  Today we celebrated the Francophone Community in #SaultSteMarie with @SooShoe & @SusanMyers12 raising the flag for… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• VISKARI, Yrjo (George)

  25-09-2017 20:30
  Passed away peacefully at Mauno Kaihla Koti on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the age of 92. Dear brother of Anni Grekula. Uncle of Larry and Eric Grekula (Barbara). Great Uncle of Matthew and Katya Grekula. A private family service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. […]
  
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• Thank you to @CROSH_CRSST for stopping by the Civic Centre today with Canada's 1st mobile lab for occupational… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-09-2017 20:25 via twitter.com
  Thank you to @CROSH_CRSST for stopping by the Civic Centre today with Canada's 1st mobile lab for occupational… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Young Person Arrested for Assault #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  25-09-2017 20:17 via twitter.com
  Young Person Arrested for Assault #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Cooking is the leading cause of residential fires. Be the change. #changethebehaviour @CitySSM https://t.co/PbXzVoPM1B

  25-09-2017 20:01 via twitter.com
  
  Cooking is the leading cause of residential fires. Be the change. #changethebehaviour @CitySSM https://t.co/PbXzVoPM1B
  
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• Your Views On Minimum Wage

  25-09-2017 18:56
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has arranged TWO Town Hall forums and is inviting businesses, associations, government agencies and representatives, unions, social justice groups and interested individuals to take part and share their feedback on the proposed legislation, their concerns or their support. The feedback and discussion generated through these town halls will help […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie goes after Amazon - Sudbury - CBC News - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

  25-09-2017 18:46
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  As one of the world's richest companies looks for a second North American home, a small city in northeastern Ontario is putting up its hand.
  Photos: Fun bubbles over at Oktoberfest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening ...Sault Ste. Marie Evening Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie goes after Amazon - Sudbury - CBC News - CBC.ca

  25-09-2017 18:46
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  Sault Ste. Marie goes after Amazon - Sudbury - CBC News
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  As one of the world's richest companies looks for a second North American home, a small city in northeastern Ontario is putting up its hand.
  Photos: Fun bubbles over at Oktoberfest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening ...Sault Ste. Marie Evening Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie goes after Amazon - CBC.ca

  25-09-2017 18:46
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  Sault Ste. Marie goes after Amazon
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  As one of the world's richest companies looks for a second North American home, a small city in northeastern Ontario is putting up its hand. Sault Ste. Marie city council voted unanimously Monday night to put in a bid for Amazon's second headquarters ...
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• World needs food from somewhere: MacAulay

  25-09-2017 17:51
  OTTAWA – Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is reassuring Canadian farmers the Liberal government knows the importance of securing market access as it renegotiates the New North American Free Trade Agreement. MacAulay is sitting down with representatives from the agricultural industry — including wine, dairy, pork and beef — today during the third round of talks […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie eyeing Amazon bid - Sudbury - CBC News - CBC.ca

  25-09-2017 17:49
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  Sault Ste. Marie eyeing Amazon bid - Sudbury - CBC News
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  As one of the world's richest companies looks for a second North American home, a small city in northeastern Ontario is considering putting a bid forward.
  Photos: Fun bubbles over at Oktoberfest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening ...Sault Ste. Marie Evening Newsall 5 news articles »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie eyeing Amazon bid - CBC.ca

  25-09-2017 17:49
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  As one of the world's richest companies looks for a second North American home, a city in northeastern Ontario is considering putting a bid forward. A motion is being introduced to Sault Ste. Marie city council tonight that states if "staff consider it ...
  
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• Bon Soo Announces New Manager

  25-09-2017 17:48
  Bon Soo is happy to announce that Jeany White will begin her new role as Event Manager, commencing on September 25th 2017. Jeany has been a member of the Bon Soo family for 32 years, and in this time has organized countless events with great success. The Bon Soo office officially opens today! Please call […]
  
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• Heuristext featured at Toronto showcase

  25-09-2017 17:06 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie entrepreneur is part of 2017 Accessibility Innovation Showcase in Toronto.
  
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• Life Chain protests abortion

  25-09-2017 16:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Life Chain, a pro-life demonstration, runs Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m.
  
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• “I do not represent No Man’s Land” – Romano

  25-09-2017 16:56
  The backlash over Liberal MPP Lou Rinaldi referring to Northern Ontario as “No Man’s Land” grew on Monday, with the Wynne Liberals flat-out refusing to heed calls by the PCs to apologize on his behalf. During the fiery exchange in Question Period, Rinaldi was called to order by Speaker Dave Levac, after he asked the […]
  
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• Woman scratched, man charged

  25-09-2017 16:52 via saultstar.com
  A woman was scratched and allegedly had her hair pulled during an argument on Sept. 17.A suspect was arrested Friday.
  
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• University info night coming up

  25-09-2017 16:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Representatives from Ontario's 21 universities will be at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School on Oct. 2.
  
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• More records broken but heat wave comes to an end Wednesday

  25-09-2017 16:39
  Those who like the blazing hot conditions of Summer are sure getting their wishes filled during the first week of Autumn, but alas, the hot summer weather is coming to an end. Sault Ste. Marie broke temperature records for the last three consecutive days, Friday the Sault reached 30c, on Saturday 31.5C then on Sunday […]
  
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• On Camera: Credit Card Fraud At Best Buy

  25-09-2017 16:26
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking your assistance in identifying a suspect in a fraud. On the 5th of September 2017 a male and female entered Best Buy located at 548 Great Northern Road at approximately 10:30 am. The male suspect purchased a Traxxas remote control car valued $282.00 using […]
  
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• Disqualified driver found driving

  25-09-2017 15:56
  On September 23rd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 42 year old Ronald Baron of Grace Street for driving while he was disqualified. It is alleged that just after 3:00 p.m. on September 23rd, the accused was operating a motor vehicle on Borron Avenue in Sault […]
  
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• Male arrested for Assault

  25-09-2017 15:53
  On September 22nd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 35 year old Christian Fox of no fixed address in relation to an assault. It is alleged that on September 17th, 2017 at 3:00 a.m. the accused attended the residence of a female known to him.  The […]
  
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• On September 22nd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/4jqPVkOeD

  25-09-2017 15:47 via twitter.com
  On September 22nd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/4jqPVkOeD
  
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• On September 23rd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/1ABsXmG7X

  25-09-2017 15:17 via twitter.com
  On September 23rd, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/1ABsXmG7X
  
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• Male Arrested for Disqualified Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  25-09-2017 15:17 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Disqualified Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Algoma U Wants. You.

  25-09-2017 14:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University is walking with a little more swagger with its new marketing campaign.
  
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• Spreading the Warmth – Coats for Kids Campaign Now Underway

  25-09-2017 13:19
  Spreading the warmth – that’s the goal of the 23rd  annual CTV Coats for Kids Campaign with the help of community supporters, volunteers and individuals from Community Living Algoma. An annual sponsored program for the past 22 years.  Coats for Kids provides infants, children, teens as well as adults with gently used winter jackets, snowsuits, […]
  
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• Young, Cockburn inducted in to Songwriters Hall of fame

  25-09-2017 01:55
  TORONTO – Legendary artists Neil Young and Bruce Cockburn were ushered into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday with a celebration that carried a few political undertones. While the concert and induction ceremony at Toronto’s Massey Hall generally steered away from overt social statements, it seemed almost impossible for two of protest music’s […]
  
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• U.S. targets Canadian dairy at NAFTA table

  25-09-2017 01:53
  OTTAWA – The first punches in what promises to be a bitter fight over Canada’s protected dairy industry are expected to be thrown during this week’s third round of North American Free Trade talks in Ottawa. The U.S. dairy lobby says it wants the elimination of Canada’s supply management system — which slaps imports with […]
  
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• Council to partner with Trans-Canada Trail Ontario to create Heritage 150 Time Capsule

  25-09-2017 01:26 via saultstar.com
  
  No one can say for sure what Prince Township will look like in 25 years, but judging from last month’s turnout at Gros Cap Marina Park to celebrate Canada 150 along The Great Trail, Joanie McGuffin expects it to be a magnet for visitors craving some ecotherapy.The long-time advocate for the Trans-Canada Trail told council that 60 sightseers at the
  
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• Family support buoyed Red Cross caseworker for B.C. mission

  25-09-2017 00:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Some may say Louisa van Lith likely saw it all serving as a Canadian Red Cross caseworker in Fort McMurray, Alta., where major 2016 wildfires sparked mass evacuations and destroyed about one-fifth of homes.Not so fast.“I knew what case work was, but I have to say every disaster is unique,” said the Sault Ste. Marie woman, who played a similar role
  
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