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• Penokean Hills Farm is tops for innovation

  15-11-2017 22:53 via saultstar.com
  
  The co-founder of an anonymous social networking platform is happy to go on the record with his reaction to his SSMARt Innovation Award nomination.
  
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• BEAUCHAMP, Reta Rajka (Yukich)

  15-11-2017 22:41
  “A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.” Rajka is a derivative of Radmil.  (Rad) meaning well disposed, happy, joyful, glad and (mil) meaning kind, dear, nice, gracious, gentle and mild. It is with great sorrow that we her children announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mom on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 […]
  
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• Young Leaders get to work at SMC

  15-11-2017 22:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Abi St. Pierre wants to get involved in student life at St. Mary's College.
  
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• You're invited to the opening of our Northern Community Centre Hub https://t.co/ft7p6Ww51d

  15-11-2017 22:05 via twitter.com
  
  You're invited to the opening of our Northern Community Centre Hub https://t.co/ft7p6Ww51d
  
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• Penokean Hill Farm is tops for innovation

  15-11-2017 21:33 via saultstar.com
  
  The co-founder of an anonymous social networking platform is happy to go on the record with his reaction to his SSMARt Innovation Award nomination.
  
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• Male Charged with Sexual Assault

  15-11-2017 21:30
  On November 13th, 2017 officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 48 year old male from Sault Ste. Marie for sexual assault. It is alleged that in October of 2017 the accused sexually assaulted an adult female that was known to him.  Police were contacted and the […]
  
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• Talking Skills Training and Employment

  15-11-2017 21:27
  This morning Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, hosted an informal meeting for youth, Indigenous leaders, Labour leaders and Municipal leaders to talk about employment opportunities and skills development with the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the Honourable Patty Hajdu. Meeting at the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA café, Skills Training […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Donald Leslie Laroue

  15-11-2017 21:23
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Donald Leslie Laroue, 50, who is wanted for: CC 91(1) UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION CC 811 BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE CDSA 4(1) POSSESS PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE X 2 CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT If you know where we can find […]
  
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• Getting back in the job groove

  15-11-2017 21:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Kristen Jobst is ready to put her life in drive.
  
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• HOLMES, William John North “Bill”

  15-11-2017 20:39
  Peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 with family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital in his 80th year. Best friend and loving husband of Theresa (nee Beaudet). Proud father of Andrea Derby (Hugo Senechal), Jacqueline Holmes and Cherie Holmes.  Cherished Papa of Devin Derby, Erin and Ryan Chiasson and Jessica Ackland. Brother-in-law of […]
  
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• On November 13th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/2sXIOVMHb

  15-11-2017 20:32 via twitter.com
  On November 13th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/2sXIOVMHb
  
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• Female Charged with Theft #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  15-11-2017 20:32 via twitter.com
  Female Charged with Theft #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• TATASCIORE, Camillo

  15-11-2017 20:31
  Arrivederci Camillo!  Born on August 4, 1922 in Bucchianico, Chieti, Italia.  Passed away on November 13, 2017 at Extendicare Maple View Nursing Home, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to join his devoted wife of 56 years. We sadly must announce our final farewell to our “iconic” Dad, Nonno and Biz Nonno who left us suddenly after […]
  
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• On November 13th, 2017 officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/1JKOf26lu

  15-11-2017 20:17 via twitter.com
  On November 13th, 2017 officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/1JKOf26lu
  
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• Male Charged with Sexual Assault #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  15-11-2017 20:17 via twitter.com
  Male Charged with Sexual Assault #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• ADAIR, Veronica (Vera)

  15-11-2017 20:15
  Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to William and Mary Gourlay Price. Resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario since 1966. Long-time member of Precious Blood Cathedral. Survived by her sister Mae and brother-in-law Don McCarthy of Ishpeming, Michigan, niece Lesley Currie (Mark) of Delta, BC, nephew Stephen Price (Ciorsdan) of Ayr, Scotland and great nephews Jack & Alex Currie […]
  
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• ‘I Love to Move’ receives $20,000 in Funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart!

  15-11-2017 18:05
  The Centre for Social Justice and Good Works (The ‘Centre’) is excited to announce the Grand Launch of its permanent free Recreation Programs on November 18th, 2017 called ‘I Love To Move’ for children between the ages of 6-13 years old. This program is in partnership with Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart organization, Sault Ste. Marie Police […]
  
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• Toronto constable who shot teen arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions

  15-11-2017 16:51
  TORONTO — A Toronto police officer convicted of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a teen on a streetcar has been arrested for allegedly breaching his bail conditions. Ontario’s police watchdog says Const. James Forcillo is accused of breaching the conditions related to his house arrest, but gave no other details about the case. Toronto police, who […]
  
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• Temporary Street Closure - Queen Street East from Pim Street to Dennis Street will be closed on Thursday, November… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  15-11-2017 16:04 via twitter.com
  Temporary Street Closure - Queen Street East from Pim Street to Dennis Street will be closed on Thursday, November… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Let's all celebrate downtown tomorrow! The 2nd annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration and Moonlight Magic offic… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  15-11-2017 16:00 via twitter.com
  Let's all celebrate downtown tomorrow! The 2nd annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration and Moonlight Magic offic… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Sault has highest illegal tobacco use in Ontario

  15-11-2017 15:56 via saultstar.com
  
  TORONTO, ON – Wednesday, November 15, 2017 – A new study measuring contraband tobacco levels in Ontario shows that nearly 40% of all tobacco products consumed in Ontario is illegal. Sault Ste. Marie had the highest contraband level in all of Ontario, more than double the provincial average at 86.4%, according to results of the study.
  
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• A sneak peak at our Tree for the Festival of Trees this weekend! @CitySSM #festivaloftrees https://t.co/rtTETueycY

  15-11-2017 15:50 via twitter.com
  
  A sneak peak at our Tree for theFestival of Trees this weekend! @CitySSM #festivaloftrees https://t.co/rtTETueycY
  
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• Learn all about Social Enterprise at the Social Enterprise Bootcamp

  15-11-2017 15:49
  Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (SEE) Northern Region Partnership and StartUP Sault announced today that they have partnered to host an interactive Social Enterprise Bootcamp on November 16th. The session will help attendees understand how to utilize social enterprise as a tool for community change. Topics such as funding opportunities for social enterprise, community engagement, revenue […]
  
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• Conservation Authority Issues Statement on Rainfall Amounts

  15-11-2017 15:45
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The Sault Ste. Marie area already received 20 mm of rain. Rain and snow melt will continue over the remainder of the day and into overnight. Rainfall amounts of 10 – 15 […]
  
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• Opinion: Ferrochrome plant needs public awareness

  15-11-2017 15:43
  So you may have seen our story on November 6 that the community is entering the next phase to secure a ferrochrome processing plant. I know your first thought is probably jobs. And rightfully so. Industry drives jobs. Jobs drive the economy. And so on. I am not against more jobs in the Sault. I […]
  
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• You never know when or where an emergency will strike be prepared by having an emergency kit in your vehicle, find… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  15-11-2017 15:18 via twitter.com
  You never know when or where an emergency will strike be prepared by having an emergency kit in your vehicle, find… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Snow Could Return In a Big Way

  15-11-2017 14:48
  We managed to wash away all the snow from our first major blast of winter last week, but the white stuff could return in a big way this weekend. That’s because a deepening low pressure system that will produce a lot of rain to begin with could turn to a big snow storm come Saturday, […]
  
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• CRTC weighs impact on revised wireless code following Rogers request for delay

  15-11-2017 10:00
  TORONTO — It’s all but certain that the Canadian telecom industry’s revised wireless code of conduct won’t be fully implemented before Christmas, including a change in the way customers are billed when data usage goes over their contract’s limit. While the CRTC hasn’t ruled yet on a delay requested by Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) due to the complexity of adjusting […]
  
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• Doctors encourage inoculation against painful shingles, laud new vaccine

  15-11-2017 03:30
  TORONTO — Like many Canadians, Anne Van Burek had chickenpox as a child. But she never expected the virus that causes the itchy rash to come back to haunt her decades later. In February, Van Burek developed shingles, a highly painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus that can become reactivated as people age and the strength of their immune systems begin to […]
  
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• Man charged after social media photo of dog tied to flatbed truck

  15-11-2017 02:05
  CALGARY — A Calgary-area man is facing charges after a photo of dog tethered to a flatbed trailer began circulating on social media. Calgary police, the Calgary Humane Society and Rocky View County began an investigation shortly after the photo surfaced on Oct. 28. Brad Nichols of the humane society says transporting dogs in the bed of trucks is […]
  
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• Northern Ontario Tourism Summit returns to Thunder Bay

  15-11-2017 01:51
  After a successful three year tour around the North, Tourism Northern Ontario (TNO) is pleased to invite operators, tourism organizations and professionals, municipalities and all levels of government to the fourth annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit as it returns to Thunder Bay, ON, November 15 – 17, 2017. This week, the industry will come together […]
  
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• Anonymous corporate donation of canine body armour pondered

  15-11-2017 01:30
  TORONTO — An anonymous corporate donor is offering to equip some canine members of Toronto’s police force with armoured vests designed to protect them from sharp weapons. The Toronto Police Services Board is to consider the offer of 18 vests at its meeting on Thursday. Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders says in a brief to the board that […]
  
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• Tuesday, November 14

  15-11-2017 01:01
  TRUDEAU CONFRONTS AND ANGERS PHILIPPINE LEADER DUTERTE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly raised human-rights concerns with Rodrigo Duterte — including extrajudicial killings carried out by security forces in his country — in a confrontation Tuesday that the Philippine president later derided as a “personal and official insult.” Speaking to reporters in Manila after a summit […]
  
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• Halifax’s official food now live streaming 24 hours a day

  15-11-2017 00:15
  HALIFAX — Homesick Haligonians can now tune into around-the-clock footage of Halifax’s official food: the donair. The “Donair Cam” is a 24-hour live stream of a seasoned log of meat spinning on a rotating spit. Ralf Pickart, owner of the website Nova Scotia Webcams, said he hopes the Donair Cam will help Maritimers who live away reconnect with […]
  
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• Memorial marks 20 years since Reena Virk’s death, steps from tragic scene

  15-11-2017 00:02
  SAANICH, B.C. — About 200 people gathered today outside a historic schoolhouse along the Gorge Waterway, just steps away from the beach where Victoria teenager Reena Virk was murdered 20 years ago. Virk was 14 when she was swarmed by a group of teenagers and later drowned by two people who followed her after she limped away from a beating. […]
  
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• Ontario offering small businesses relief to ease transition to higher min wage

  15-11-2017 00:00
  TORONTO — With an eye to next spring’s election, Ontario’s Liberal government will slash small business taxes as part of $500 million in new investments aimed at easing the transition to the province’s increasing minimum wage. Finance Minister Charles Sousa unveiled the government plan in the province’s fall economic statement Tuesday afternoon. The corporate tax rate for small businesses will […]
  
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