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• MAZZOTTA, Francesco “Frank”

  27-11-2017 23:11
  After a courageous battle, Frank passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the age of 81. Adored and cherished uncle of the late Sal (Diane, Rick Guzzo), Carmen (Angela), Maria Hawdon (Ken), Nella Semczyszyn (Joe), Dino (Julie), Frank (Rhonda) and Joe (Carole).  […]
  
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• LECLAIR, Brian

  27-11-2017 23:06
  Peacefully with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday November 26, 2017 Brian LeClair at the age of 52. Best friend and soul mate of Nicole Braido. Loving father of Michael LeClair, Jeffrey LeClair, Josh Braido and Nicholas Wiggins. Papa of Hudson LeClair-Bob. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Doris […]
  
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• Algoma U hosts session for parents

  27-11-2017 23:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University hosts an information night for parents of prospective students on Wednesday.
  
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• BOYLE, Edith

  27-11-2017 23:00
  We regret to announce the death of our mother, Edith A. Boyle in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen Boyle and the late Sgt. R. Campbell (killed in action in World War II).  Dear mother of Carol Jones, Sandra Martson (late Bob), Wanda Hari (Don Smith), David Boyle (Joanne) and Gary Boyle […]
  
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• RADFORD, Douglas Bradt

  27-11-2017 22:56
  Surrounded by family on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Sault Area Hospital at the age of 71. Beloved husband of  Denise. Loving father of Andrew (Ashley), Erin Milkovich (Jamie), Joshua (Morgan) and the late Eric. Special Grandpa of Bradley, Lucas, Matthew, Abigail and Reid. Dear son of Audrey (late Russel). Son-in-law of Bill McLeod (Carol) […]
  
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• Tunnel pipeline studied for Straits of Mackinac

  27-11-2017 22:42 via saultstar.com
  
  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian oil transport company Enbridge Inc. announced an agreement Monday intended to boost the safety of twin oil pipelines
  
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• Credit cards welcome at each Sault Star Santa Fund kiosk

  27-11-2017 22:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Brunella Gagliardi continues to keep her eye on the prize.The Sault Star Santa Fund’s co-ordinator is, again, shooting for $100,000. The campaign kicks off Friday, and pledges can be made at the Station Mall kiosk until Dec. 23, and Dec. 31 at The Sault Star office.Last year, the annual fundraiser generated more than $85,000, boosted, in part, by a
  
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• Police decide how to act on letter: SIU

  27-11-2017 22:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Concerns Ontario's Special Investigations Unit director relayed to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service about how officers' notebooks are saved won't be followed up.
  
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• 'I'm ready to do this': Mearow

  27-11-2017 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Eric Mearow is not contesting conditions the Crown wants placed on his release from jail.
  
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• OLG seeking expansion of sports gaming options

  27-11-2017 21:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Lotteries in Ontario could reach out to a larger betting market sometime late next year.
  
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• Nine dead in London, Ont., area in streptococcus outbreak: health unit

  27-11-2017 19:32
  LONDON, Ont. — Health officials have issued an alert, saying nine people have died in an ongoing invasive group A streptococcus outbreak in the London, Ont., area. The outbreak was declared more than 18 months ago and the Middlesex-London Health Unit says more than 132 cases of infection have been reported since April 1, 2016. […]
  
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• ‘It was very hard on her:’ Woman assaulted, burned in 2014 alley attack dies

  27-11-2017 19:28
  PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A woman who lost both her legs and much of her eyesight after she was viciously attacked and set on fire in a back alley more than three years ago has died. Linda Lavallee, a friend of Marlene Bird, said the 50-year-old Indigenous woman died Monday at a hospital in Prince […]
  
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• Eric Mearow’s release for manslaughter of Wesley Hallam pushed back

  27-11-2017 19:14
  One of the three men convicted of manslaughter in the death of Wesley Hallam appeared via, video conference, then in person in the Sault Ste. Marie courthouse today to talk about his release, which was scheduled for November 28. Upon the understanding that he didn’t have an address to reside upon his release and the […]
  
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• You’re invited to a Fireside Chat with M.P.P. Ross Romano

  27-11-2017 19:07
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a breakfast, update and fireside discussion on the path forward with M.P.P. Ross Romano on Friday December 1st, 2017 at the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre. The registration deadline is today at 3:00 p.m. and seats can be reserved by emailing Brandi at [email protected] or […]
  
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• Your opinion is valued Second Line and Great Northern Road traffic study

  27-11-2017 18:52
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has initiated a traffic study to investigate alternatives to address traffic congestion in the area around Second Line and Great Northern Road intersection. A public information session is scheduled for November 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Russ Ramsay Board Room at the Civic Centre to […]
  
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• Federal marijuana legislation expected to clear House of Commons tonight

  27-11-2017 18:44
  OTTAWA — The federal government is expected later tonight to come a step closer to its plans to legalize marijuana as its proposed cannabis legislation makes its way out of the House of Commons and moves to the Senate. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says the Commons vote on Bill C-45 marks an “important milestone” in the government’s plans to […]
  
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• KING, Douglas

  27-11-2017 18:40
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH on Monday November 27, 2017 in his 73rd year. Survived by his mother, Muriel Cantin (late Armand Cantin) and his dad, the late Donald King. Lovingly remembered by his brother, Donald King (Eva). Remembered by his niece, Michelle Rosso (Robert). Great uncle to Derek and Joseph. Special cousin to Wayne […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Post Office to host Sunday hours in December - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2017 18:39 via sooeveningnews.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie Post Office to host Sunday hours in December
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  The U.S. Postal Service is committed to making sure the holiday season will be accommodating for our customers and this even includes Sundays. The Sault Ste. Marie Post Office will have Sunday retail hours for the four Sundays prior to Christmas, ...
  
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• On Camera: Identification Fraud

  27-11-2017 18:39
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a fraud. On the 22nd of November 2017 at approximately 10:23 am a female attended at the Wal-Mart in Station Mall. The unidentified female went to the wireless department and attempted to purchase a cellphone producing […]
  
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• Look who won $100,000 with Instant Crossword Tripler

  27-11-2017 18:39
  Congratulations to Deborah Hopkin of Sault Ste. Marie for winning $100,000 with INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER (Game #2023). INSTANT CROSSWORD TRIPLER is available for $5 a play and the top prize is $100,000. Odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.70. The winning ticket was purchased at Mac’s on Wellington Street in Sault Ste. Marie. […]
  
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• Mearow won't contest Crown conditions

  27-11-2017 18:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Eric Mearow is not contesting conditions the Crown wants placed on his release from jail.
  
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• Office Supervisor - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/5V23NquPB0

  27-11-2017 18:19 via twitter.com
  
  Office Supervisor - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/5V23NquPB0
  
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• Torstar and Postmedia swap newspapers, close many of the titles

  27-11-2017 17:07
  TORONTO — Torstar Corp. and Postmedia Network Inc. will close a number of community and daily newspapers including free dailies in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Ottawa as part of a deal to swap titles. Postmedia (TSX:PNC.A, TSX:PNC.B) announced it will cut 244 jobs as it plans to shutter 21 of the 22 community newspaper properties […]
  
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• A Festive Journey: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stops in Dubreuilville

  27-11-2017 17:00
  Photo credit from CP Rail. Join representatives from the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) and Missanabie Cree First Nation (MCFN) on November 30th at 6:30pm at Mile 77.98 Park Road, Dubreuilville CP rail stop for a festive holiday celebration organized by CP and the Municipality of Dubreuilville. The CP Holiday Train program spreads holiday […]
  
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• Brendan Syrette triggers ice-fishing evolution

  27-11-2017 16:52
  It was his “eureka” moment. Brendan Syrette was lugging ice fishing gear across a frozen lake. The equipment was bulky, the snow was deep and rods kept falling to the ground. After the outing, he started searching for a superior product. “I soon realized there was nothing better available for the avid angler,” said Brendan. […]
  
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• Some companies taking steps to curb inappropriate behaviour at office parties: expert

  27-11-2017 15:41
  TORONTO — Heightened awareness of workplace sexual harassment in the wake of recent allegations is leading some Canadian companies to take steps to limit potentially inappropriate behaviour as they plan office holiday parties, some human resources experts say. Though the days of lavish, no-spouses-allowed bacchanals are largely over, navigating after-hours social time with coworkers can […]
  
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• PLUSS, Donna

  27-11-2017 15:15
  Peacefully at home on Tuesday November 21, 2017, Donna Pluss in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Sr. Dear mother of Lynda Reid (Gary), Bob (Laurie), Arthur Jr. (Dale), Dana (Patty) and Kevin. Grandmother of Mark Trudel (Lisa Damignani), Donna Alton (Chris), Alissa, Amanda Winters (Corey), Bobby (Ashley), Elizabeth Bilton (Chris), Rebecca […]
  
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• Exhibition celebrates art group's 70th anniversary

  27-11-2017 15:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Art Society plans to celebrate its 70th anniversary with an exhibition at Art Gallery of Algoma in January.
  
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• 9 to 5 needs a cast

  27-11-2017 15:03 via saultstar.com
  
  It's time to find a cast for Musical Comedy Guild's production of 9 to 5: The Musical.
  
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• Hydraulic spill contained quickly

  27-11-2017 14:21 via saultstar.com
  
  A hydraulic fluid leak spill was contained by the city’s public works and engineering department Friday afternoon.
  
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• Travel/Michigan: Happily locked up in Sault Ste. Marie | News ... - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

  27-11-2017 14:16 via news-gazette.com
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  The American Integrity leaves the Poe Lock, with the MacArthur Lock in the foreground, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Image. Travel Michigan locks2.jpg. Image.
  As 2017 winds down, so does shipping season - News - Sault Ste ...Sault Ste. Marie Evening Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Travel/Michigan: Happily locked up in Sault Ste. Marie - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

  27-11-2017 14:16 via news-gazette.com
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  Travel/Michigan: Happily locked up in Sault Ste. Marie
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  The American Integrity leaves the Poe Lock, with the MacArthur Lock in the foreground, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Image. Travel Michigan locks2.jpg. Image. Travel Michigan locks3.jpg. By FRANK HOSEK. I am enjoying a basket of mouthwatering, ...
  
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• When decorating this holiday season, ensure all extension cords are working properly. Check for damaged or frayed c… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-11-2017 14:08 via twitter.com
  When decorating this holiday season, ensure all extension cords are working properly. Check for damaged or frayed c… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Hajrullahu’s field goal earns Argos stunning Grey Cup win over Stampeders

  27-11-2017 05:33
  OTTAWA — Lirim Hajrullahu dealt the Calgary Stampeders another stunning Grey Cup defeat. Hajrullahu’s 32-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining earned the Toronto Argonauts a stunning 27-24 win over Calgary on a snowy Sunday night. It marked the second straight year the Stampeders had posted a CFL-best record during the regular season, only to […]
  
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• Toronto fans say ‘let it snow’ as Argonauts defeat Stampeders to win CFL finale

  27-11-2017 05:26
  OTTAWA — Snow shovels, a dog sled and Mounties in red serge helped make the 105th Grey Cup a quintessential Canadian spectacle, and Toronto football fans couldn’t be happier. Blue and white-clad Argonaut devotees screamed their excitement from the stands at Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium — and later in the streets — as their Canadian […]
  
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• RALPH, Ronald James

  27-11-2017 04:19
  With all of his strength and determination through his battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Ron, age 66, passed away peacefully November 24, 2017 with his supportive wife Anita and daughter Robyn by his side at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home in Shelburne Ont. Beloved Husband of Anita Witkowski, and the late Marion Ralph, Father […]
  
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• 2017 Grey Cup Champions are the Toronto Argonauts

  27-11-2017 04:14
  Minutes ago the Toronto Argonauts won 27-24 over the Calgary Stampeders to take the cup. Earlier: Stampeders lead Argonauts 17-8 after slippery, snowy first half at 105th Grey Cup OTTAWA — The Calgary Stampeders battled the elements to take a 17-8 lead over the Toronto Argonauts after a messy, snow-covered first half at the 105th […]
  
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• Lawyer hails ‘fair and reasonable settlement’ in LGBTQ persecution case

  27-11-2017 01:49
  OTTAWA — A lawyer for members of the military and other federal agencies who were investigated and sanctioned because of their sexual orientation says a hellish week of hard-fought negotiations led to a legal settlement. In an interview today, Doug Elliott calls the agreement in principle a “fair and reasonable settlement.” Elliott says the Liberal government’s plan […]
  
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• Ontario Progressive Conservative leader defends platform spending

  27-11-2017 01:45
  TORONTO — A day after launching an election platform that promises billions in new spending, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown is defending his plan as an affordable alternative to the current Liberal government’s spending habits. Brown says his plan, launched Saturday at a policy convention in Toronto, is fully costed and will not see […]
  
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• ‘Somebody could actually die’: Cybercrime’s grave threat to automated resource firms

  27-11-2017 01:40
  CALGARY — Data theft from high-profile hacks against companies like Uber and Equifax can cost consumers thousands of dollars but resource companies worry about millions in damage, along with potential injuries and death, if their technology is compromised. The thought of a multi-tonne piece of equipment running amok or shutting down at a critical time in the resource […]
  
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• Family speaks out against bullying after teen’s death

  27-11-2017 01:00
  MONTREAL — The sister of a 15-year-old boy who committed suicide is urging people to take action against bullying in the hopes of saving lives. Karine Dufour’s message for anyone who experiences or witnesses bullying is simple: speak out and take action. “It has to stop,” she said. Dufour, 26, told The Canadian Press that […]
  
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• Smith leads Thunderbirds past Express

  27-11-2017 00:57
  On Sunday afternoon, the Soo Thunderbirds played their final game of November as they were in Espanola to take on the Express. The last time these two teams met was back on October 18th at the John Rhodes, when the Thunderbirds scored a season high 12 goals to go on to defeat the Express 12-1. […]
  
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• Minding our own business about impaired drivers is the wrong thing to do says OPP

  27-11-2017 00:47
  Plan Ahead, Don’t Drink and Drive Over the past 15 years (since 2003), 987 people have died in preventable alcohol/drug-related collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads. Tragically, 464 (47 per cent) of the 987 deceased were innocent victims in these crashes, while the other 523 (53 per cent) were the at-fault impaired driver. So […]
  
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• You’re invited to an Old Time Christmas Concert

  27-11-2017 00:00
  The Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore invites the public to attend the second Annual “Old Time Christmas Concert” on Saturday, December 2nd at the Central United Church, 160 Spring Street. All proceeds from this timely event will go to the Christmas Cheer and the Salvation Army. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore, DOI/Compass Imaging Group […]
  
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