Sault Ste. Marie news

• BROWN, Virginia Elizabeth ( Bettie )

  09-10-2017 22:18
  ∼June 9, 1923 – October 8, 2017∼ With a sad heart, but a lifetime of many happy memories we announce the passing of “Bettie” Brown on Sunday, October 8th in the morning. She passed peacefully to be welcomed by her dear nephew Allan and several cherished relatives and friends, and loved pets; her favourite cat […]
  
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• Family of Attawapiskat teen who killed herself calls for coroner’s inquest

  09-10-2017 17:00
  TORONTO — The family of a teenager who killed herself in a remote Indigenous community on James Bay is calling for a coroner’s inquest into her death two years ago, which sparked a crisis that garnered international attention and political promises of change. In a letter to the regional coroner in northwestern Ontario, Stephanie Hookimaw said […]
  
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• The feds are being sued by moms denied EI benefits. Here’s some background.

  09-10-2017 16:10
  OTTAWA — Some facts to know about a class action lawsuit between the federal government and mothers denied sickness benefits: The rule: Parliament decided in 2002 to allow new mothers who were diagnosed with cancer, for instance, to access 15 extra weeks of employment insurance payments in addition to a year’s worth of parental leave […]
  
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• How retail giants seized on pop-ups to woo millennials, test expansion plans

  09-10-2017 16:00
  VANCOUVER — To drum up excitement around the launch of a credit card targeting the oft-pursued millennial demographic, American Express Canada tapped several star chefs last month to serve Instagram-worthy plates at a restaurant in Toronto that would launch and shutter within a week. Before Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo opened its first Vancouver location this month, it […]
  
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• Alberta horse that was rescued from sewage pit dies with owners petting his neck

  09-10-2017 15:00
  WASKATENAU, Alta. — An Alberta horse that was rescued from a sewage pit has died, but its owner says she’s thankful she was able to clean the animal off and be with him during his final moments. “I was so glad my horse did not die in that hole,” said Lynn Danyluk, in an interview Sunday from […]
  
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• Ross Romano on Thanksgiving

  09-10-2017 14:56
  Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to celebrate the abundance of nature’s bounty and to give thanks for the blessings we have in our lives.  As we gather with our friends and family to celebrate this day, we should reflect on the things that matter.  It’s important to pause our busy lives and enjoy our time […]
  
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• Smith records four points against Crunch

  09-10-2017 13:56
  After blanking the Elliot Lake Wildcats 3-0 on Saturday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre, the Soo Thunderbirds had their second straight home game on Sunday night as they took on the Cochrane Crunch. The last time these two clubs met was back on September 9th, 2017, when the Thunderbirds defeated the Crunch 3-2 […]
  
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• BLEVINS, Ivan

  09-10-2017 03:39
  It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ivan Wallace Brian Blevins on the 7th of October 2017 in his 75th year. Best friend and soulmate of Margret (nee Devoe) for 36 years. Kind and loving father of Carter, Shawn and Brian. Cherished father-in-law of Wendy and Krista and special friend of Sara. […]
  
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