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• “We feel their pain,” OPSEU Local 613 President says candidly

  16-11-2017 23:41
  Out of all the media reports that have been floating around about the OPSEU strike with Ontario community colleges, I found it clear in an interview this afternoon that ‘people’  and their integrity are what’s a stake in this strike, according to Frank Turco, president of OPSEU Local 613. “It has never been about money,” […]
  
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• TransCanada Keystone pipeline leaks 795,000 litres of crude oil in South Dakota

  16-11-2017 23:00
  TransCanada Corp. says its Keystone pipeline has leaked an estimated 795,000 litres of oil in Marshall County, S.D. The company (TSX:TRP) says its crews shut down the pipeline early this morning after detecting a drop in pressure and are assessing the situation. The leak comes only days before Nebraska’s Public Service Commission is set to […]
  
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• Update: Striking faculty return to the bargaining table

  16-11-2017 22:55
  Ontario’s colleges and striking faculty returned to the bargaining table Thursday, hours after workers voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract offer and continue their nearly five-week job action. The province’s 12,000 college professors, instructors, counsellors, and librarians have been off the job since Oct. 15, leaving some 500,000 students out of class. Bargaining talks broke […]
  
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• Getting ready for tonight! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Community Tree Lighting Celebration! https://t.co/ie2UKcqvSo

  16-11-2017 21:47 via twitter.com
  
  Getting ready for tonight! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Community Tree Lighting Celebration! https://t.co/ie2UKcqvSo
  
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• GRECO, Enrichetta

  16-11-2017 21:15
  It is with profound sadness that we, the loving and devoted children of Enrichetta, announce her sudden passing into the loving arms of our Blessed Lord, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  She is now reunited with her loving husband Francesco, after 45 years. Enrichetta was born in Marano Marchesato, Cosenza, Italy on January 8, 1929 […]
  
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• Chamber critical of Ontario's economic statement

  16-11-2017 21:12 via saultstar.com
  
  A one per cent cut in the corporate income tax rate for small businesses is ‘bread crumbs’ for the shock the economy will feel when minimum wage is increased to $15 per hour the following year, says the Chamber of Commerce.
  
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  16-11-2017 20:57 via twitter.com
  
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• Vehicles collide downtown

  16-11-2017 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Two vehicles collided at Bruce and Wellington streets shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday.
  
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• College faculty rejects contract offer

  16-11-2017 20:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Faculty members from colleges across the Ontario have voted to reject the latest contract offer, as recommended by their leadership at the Ontario Public Services Employees Union.
  
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• Hearings will take place in Toronto May 7-11 and June 18-22; additional allegations of professional misconduct

  16-11-2017 20:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Discipline hearing dates have been set for Sault Ste. Marie sports physician Dr. Brian Shamess, facing allegations of professional misconduct.Hearings will take place in Toronto May 7-11 and June 18-22.According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, it is is alleged that Shamess engaged in the sexual abuse of Patient A and/or in “di
  
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• Nova Scotia sailboat captain pleads guilty to two cocaine-related charges

  16-11-2017 19:30
  HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia sailboat captain has pleaded guilty to two drug charges after 250 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in his vessel after it pulled into a small marina two months ago. The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers boarded the vessel at East River Marine in Hubbards, N.S., late on Sept. 3. The […]
  
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• Al Simmons gives tin violin a spin

  16-11-2017 19:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Al Simmons is bringing a new homemade instrument on the road.
  
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• Road Closures For Santa Parade

  16-11-2017 19:20
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public of the following road closures that will take place on Saturday November 18th, 2017 in order to facilitate the annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade. Starting at 4:30 p.m. Queen Street East will be closed from Churchill Boulevard to Church Street.  This area will […]
  
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• Striking Ontario college faculty reject offer that would have ended job action

  16-11-2017 19:06
  Ontario’s striking college faculty voted Thursday to reject a contract offer and continue their nearly five-week job action. The 12,000 college professors, instructors, counsellors, and librarians have been off the job since Oct. 15, leaving some 500,000 students out of class. Talks between the colleges and the union broke down on Nov. 4, prompting the […]
  
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• Police initiate traffic stop, find over $5000 in stolen goods

  16-11-2017 19:00
  On November 14th, 2017 officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 28 year old James Bolan of John Street for possession of stolen property. On November 14th, officers observed the accused operating a motor vehicle on First Avenue.  Officers knew the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended and […]
  
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• More than $5,000 in stolen property seized

  16-11-2017 18:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Stolen property valued at more than $5,000 was seized after police stopped a truck on First Avenue on Tuesday.
  
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• Band Beats for the week of Nov. 16th – Nov 19th

  16-11-2017 18:00
  Band Beats is now archived under “Things to Do” for great entertainment at your fingertips! For even more things to do in and around the Sault, browse through the Community Events Calendar. Are you a Musician? Not seeing your gig on the list or would like to make sure your Sault Ste. Marie fans know […]
  
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• Parade closes downtown streets

  16-11-2017 17:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Traffic will be affected downtown by Saturday's Rotary Santa Claus Parade.
  
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• On November 14th, 2017 officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 28... fb.me/TQf7rvy4

  16-11-2017 17:42 via twitter.com
  On November 14th, 2017 officers with the Break and Enter Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 28... fb.me/TQf7rvy4
  
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• Male Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  16-11-2017 17:42 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Upcoming Road Closure #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  16-11-2017 17:32 via twitter.com
  Upcoming Road Closure #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public of the following road closures that will take... fb.me/HItkUOl3

  16-11-2017 17:32 via twitter.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise the public of the following road closures that will take... fb.me/HItkUOl3
  
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• On November 15th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/5LNSKgsz4

  16-11-2017 17:32 via twitter.com
  On November 15th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/5LNSKgsz4
  
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• Northern Ontario entrepreneurs to benefit from improved access to capital for growth

  16-11-2017 17:12
  Businesses looking to become investment-ready and attract private capital will find the support they need at the Northern Ontario Angels (NOA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating connections between Northern Ontario entrepreneurs and accredited angel investors. Assessments, seminars, coaching, networking and match-making are just a few of the services that will be offered by NOA […]
  
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• "Early CPR & continuous CPR is paramount for the heart to survive" Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at No… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-11-2017 16:51 via twitter.com
  "Early CPR & continuous CPR is paramount for the heart to survive"Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at No… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Elders, youth gather at Algoma U

  16-11-2017 16:49 via saultstar.com
  
  The 23rd annual Elders and Youth Gathering runs Friday and Saturday at Algoma University.
  
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• 23rd Annual Elders Gathering

  16-11-2017 16:41
  Anishinaabe Initiatives, Algoma University and Mamawweswen the North Shore Tribal Council are pleased to present the 23rd Annual Elders and Youth Gathering, occurring from Friday November 17th – Saturday, November 18th. Since 1995, the University has been welcoming Elders to campus to share their knowledge and wisdom at the Elders Gathering. The gathering provides an […]
  
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• On November 14th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/zWDG08y4

  16-11-2017 16:17 via twitter.com
  On November 14th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/zWDG08y4
  
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• Winter Tire Incentive Gives You A Break on Insurance

  16-11-2017 16:12
  With snow already falling in parts of Ontario, the province is making it easier for drivers to stay safe on the roads this winter. Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca was at a Canadian Tire in Toronto today, along with Arthur Potts, MPP for Beaches–East York, to remind drivers to plan ahead and to talk […]
  
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• Anne's fans help director Murphy

  16-11-2017 16:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Getting a second opinion is easy for Timothy Murphy.
  
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• Penokean Hills Farms Awarded SSMARt Innovation Company of the Year

  16-11-2017 15:30
  The 12th annual SSMARt Innovation Awards hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) were held at Grand Gardens, Downtown Sault Ste. Marie on November 15, 2017. Innovation Company of the Year – Penokean Hills Farms In 2005, a group of local family farmers from Algoma decided to collectively sell a high quality, healthy, […]
  
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• Firefighter Dan says... Don't get left out in the cold! Be Prepared this winter. Have your emergency kit stocked an… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-11-2017 15:20 via twitter.com
  Firefighter Dan says... Don't get left out in the cold! Be Prepared this winter. Have your emergency kit stocked an… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Along with having an emergency kit for your vehicle you can be prepared by checking the weather and road conditions… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-11-2017 15:15 via twitter.com
  Along with having an emergency kit for your vehicle you can be prepared by checking the weather and road conditions… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Aceti steps down from HSCDSB

  16-11-2017 14:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A long-time Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board trustee is stepping down.
  
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• Toss those Teddy Bears

  16-11-2017 13:50
  With the holiday season just around the corner, the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club is pleased to be hosting their Annual Teddy Bear Toss and Stuff-A-Bus event in just over a weeks time, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 when they play host to the Peterborough Petes. Game time is 7:07 p.m. at the Essar Centre. All fans attending the game are encouraged […]
  
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• News In Brief for Thursday November 16

  16-11-2017 10:59
  SIX NEW NAMES ENSHRINED IN CANADA’S WALK OF FAME Six more people have been inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame — sprinter Donovan Bailey, actress Anna Paquin, environmentalist David Suzuki, civil rights leader Viola Desmond, country singer Stompin’ Tom Connors, and businessman Ted Rogers. The Walk of Fame on Toronto’s King St., was launched in […]
  
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• After 24 years, HSCDSB trustee announces retirement

  16-11-2017 03:11
  A long serving trustee for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has announced her resignation. Laurie Aceti, who has served twenty-four years as a Catholic school board trustee announced her decision at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. “It has been an honour and privilege to have served the Catholic education system […]
  
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• Canadian woman (27) dies while on backpacking trek through Asia

  16-11-2017 02:29
  WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman who loved to travel and was just beginning a teaching career fell sick and died this week while on a year-long backpacking trek through Asia, a long-time friend said Wednesday. Samantha Gilkes says her 27-year-old friend, Abbey Gail Amisola, died in a hostel in Cambodia after getting medicine. “We haven’t […]
  
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• Zoo peacock bolts during roundup, only to become lion’s lunch

  16-11-2017 01:55
  CALGARY — One of the Calgary Zoo’s seven brightly plumed peacocks died after it flew into the lion enclosure and was eaten during a pre-winter roundup of the birds. The zoo says the peacock died last Thursday as the free-range birds — all males — were being taken to their cold-weather quarters. Spokeswoman Trish Exton-Parder says it unexpectedly took wing and flew higher […]
  
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• PayPal ordered to to hand over info about its Canadian business account holders

  16-11-2017 01:35
  Online payments company PayPal has been ordered to hand over information about its Canadian business account holders to the Canada Revenue Agency. PayPal says on its website it has been served with a Federal Court order to disclose information within 45 days to the Canadian tax-collecting agency identifying account holders and describing the amount and number of payments sent or […]
  
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• Former prime minister Chretien doesn’t think Trump will scrap NAFTA

  16-11-2017 01:30
  MONTREAL — Former prime minister Jean Chretien says he doesn’t believe U.S. President Donald Trump will scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement. “Canada has benefited from NAFTA, the United States has benefited from NAFTA and Mexico has benefited from NAFTA,” he said Wednesday. “To put all that in the garbage, I don’t think that will happen […]
  
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• Sex assault charge

  16-11-2017 00:22 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman was sexually assaulted by a male she knew in October, police say.
  
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• BRASON, John Lloyd

  16-11-2017 00:06
  ∼April 17, 1936 – November 15, 2017∼ At the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday November 15, 2017.  John Brason of Richards Landing in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Shirley Brason for 61 years. Loving father of Dale (Stan) of Echo Lake, Terry (Carol) of Richards Landing, Tracy (Pauline) of Ottawa and Lisa Quenneville (late […]
  
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• Jag Heter Rasmus

  16-11-2017 00:05
  My name is Rasmus and I have traveled around the world to play hockey in your fine city in order to accelerate my lifelong dream of one day playing in the National Hockey League. In case you were interested in learning a little bit about me, I will oblige with a few details……….just enough as […]
  
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• LAVALLEE, Lillian Emily (Miskimin)

  16-11-2017 00:03
  ∼October 9, 1932 – November 14, 2017∼ Peacefully, with her son by her side at the North Shore Health Network, Blind River on Tuesday November 14, 2017. Lillian Lavallee in her 86th year, wife of the late Leonard Lavallee for 66 years. Loving mother of Leona Turton (Morley) of Courtney BC, Linda Royer (Robert) of […]
  
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