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• Photos: Having a 'ball' on New Year's Eve - Sault Ste. Marie Evening ... - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-01-2018 23:57
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Photos: Having a 'ball' on New Year's Eve - Sault Ste. Marie Evening ...
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Spectators of all ages made their way to downtown Sault Ste. Marie and braved a wind chill that dipped well below zero to ring in 2018. For the first time a ball, in the vein of New York City's famed orb, was dropped to welcome in the New Year at ...and more »
  
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• Ex-hostage Joshua Boyle arrested, charged with sex assault, forcible confinement

  02-01-2018 23:55
  A Canadian man recently freed with his wife and young children after years of being held hostage in Afghanistan has been charged with at least a dozen offences, including sexual assault, his lawyer said Tuesday. Joshua Boyle, 34, was arrested in Ottawa, his lawyer, Eric Granger, told The Canadian Press. Ottawa police declined to provide any details on the case. […]
  
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• More than 34 hospice staffers included; move will not ‘impact operations in any way,’ ARCH says

  02-01-2018 23:25 via saultstar.com
  
  More than 34 Algoma Residential Community Hospice employees will unionize.This encompasses a host of positions, including registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers and a cook. A couple of job titles, such as RN co-ordinators, remain “in dispute,” Laurie Lessard-Brown, Unifor Local 1359 president, told The Sault Star T
  
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• TD’s online brokerage service faces outage as customers complain on social media

  02-01-2018 23:16
  TORONTO — Some Toronto-Dominion Bank customers are having problems using its WebBroker internet brokerage service and taking to social media with their complaints. Several Twitter and Facebook users are complaining about problems logging into or using C website since Friday, and complaints about the bank logged on canadianoutages.com on Tuesday began to climb at around 9:30 a.m. The bank posted a message […]
  
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• FARRELL, Lorraine

  02-01-2018 22:56
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 79, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Farrell. Loving mother of Richard (Susan), Karen Mayer (Mathias “Matt”), and the late Cathleen Bridge (Steve). Proud Grandma and Nana of Kayla Farrell (Lonnie L’Heureux), Colin Farrell, Haley […]
  
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• ERDMAN, Ralph

  02-01-2018 22:40
  Peacefully with his family by his side at ARCH on Thursday December 28, 2017, Ralph Erdman in his 78th year. Loving husband of Katherine. Father of Chris, Tina and Maggie. Grandfather of Amanda, Krista, Nicole, Megan and the late Paul. Great grandfather of Austin and Skyla. Brother of Len (late Arlene) and Cleole (William). Brother-in-law […]
  
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• PACIOCCO-BRISLAND, JoAnne

  02-01-2018 22:37
  Died peacefully, with family by her side at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Survived by her husband of 18 years, Derek Brisland, her children Stephen (Laurie) Paciocco, David (Pamela) Paciocco, Brian (Darlene) Paciocco, Cheryl Desjardins (Dan Iozzo) and Carole (Murray) Stephen as […]
  
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• SAYERS, Murray Joseph

  02-01-2018 22:22
  (Nebenaigoching) (Hereditary Chief Batchewana First Nation) P.D. Peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of 71 years to Betsy Sayers (nee Riel). Loving father to Ron Riel (Cherry), Audrey Rowan (Andrew), Gary Sayers, Dean Sayers, and the late Rudy Sayers. Proud grandfather of ten; Great Grandfather of 21; […]
  
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• Poetry on Ice

  02-01-2018 22:00
  As I stood gazing down at the melee on the ice, I could barely comprehend what Ryan Irvine had just told me, “There’s an article for ya eh man!” he said. The fog was still thick and as he made his way to the arctic air, I made my way back into consciousness. Along with […]
  
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• Hatch announces he will not seek re-election - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-01-2018 20:43
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Hatch announces he will not seek re-election
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  In this Nov. 27, 2017, file photo, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, speaks to reporters following a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington. Hatch says he is retiring after four decades in Senate. The ...
  Orrin Hatch, Utah Senator, to Retire, Opening Path for Mitt RomneyNew York Times
  Tribune Editorial: Why Orrin Hatch is Utahn of the YearSa
  
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• Still looking for that New Year's Resolution #ResolveToBeReady in 2018 #getprepared twitter.com/Readygov/statu…

  02-01-2018 19:59 via twitter.com
  Still looking for that New Year's Resolution #ResolveToBeReady in 2018 #getprepared twitter.com/Readygov/statu…
  
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• Local Soap Opera Heads Into Season 6

  02-01-2018 19:56
  The on-going saga of community life continues with the popular locally-made TV soap opera, Tami as the show starts its sixth season on January 16th. The web/TV soap opera has attracted a large local following since it first started airing on Shaw TV in 2012 with a great number of people seeking small parts on […]
  
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• HENDERSON, Kathleen Ann

  02-01-2018 19:45
  Unexpectedly at home on December 26 2017, Kathleen Henderson at the age of 56. Predeceased by her parents Bob and Barb Henderson of Port Dover. Sister to Barry (Carol) and aunt to Jennifer of Burlington. As per Kathleen’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or services. (Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan […]
  
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• SULLIVAN, Christopher Mark

  02-01-2018 19:38
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday December 31, 2017 at the age of 44. Loving son of Ed and Colleen Sullivan. Dear brother of Ed Sullivan. Loved grandson of Mae Sullivan. Loving father of Bretton Case, Tiffany and Justice Sullivan. Uncle of Matthew, Kaelan and Emiliana Sullivan. Remembered by Melinda Sullivan. Dear son-in-law […]
  
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• Closure of South Channel

  02-01-2018 19:28
  Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie will close the South Channel Friday January 5th at noon local time. The South Channel is located south of Bois Blanc Island near Cheboygan, Michigan. Further inquiries can be made by phone to Sault Vessel Traffic Service at (906) 635-3232 or via email at [email protected].
  
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• Hockey: Sault Ste. Marie beats Kingsford in Showcase - Iron Mountain Daily News

  02-01-2018 17:47
  Hockey: Sault Ste. Marie beats Kingsford in Showcase
  Iron Mountain Daily News
  MARQUETTE — Sault Ste. Marie scored four straight goals and defeated Kingsford 6-4 in the Marquette Showcase high school hockey event Saturday at Lakeview Arena. The Flivvers (6-3) built a 3-1 lead in the second period but the Blue Devils scored a ...
  
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• Volunteers rush to beach to help whale: ‘I had to ask people to slow down’

  02-01-2018 17:42
  HALIFAX — Dozens of volunteers — including surfers, police, fisheries officials and passersby — raced to a Nova Scotia beach on New Year’s Day to help return a stranded pilot whale back to sea. “The number of people that came out was great and everyone was willing to work together and give this animal its […]
  
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• MIRA action returns to EUP - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-01-2018 17:19
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  MIRA action returns to EUP
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  With more than a million gallons of water already on the track, the Chippewa County Fairgrounds are ready to host some of the industries' fastest snowmobiles with the Midwest International Racing Association (MIRA) featuring a full weekend of high ...
  
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• Increasing numbers of pets are being sickened by marijuana, veterinarians warn

  02-01-2018 17:09
  FREDERICTON — Veterinarians say they’re seeing an increasing number of dogs sickened after ingesting marijuana, and are warning pet owners to take care as Canada prepares for cannabis legalization this year. Dr. Jeff Goodall, a veterinarian who runs the Sunnyview Animal Centre in Bedford, N.S., says he’s seeing a growing number of dogs with marijuana […]
  
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• Snow Squall Warning Issued

  02-01-2018 15:30
  Sault Ste. Marie will see some blowing and drifting snow and perhaps a few centimeters of new snow, but the bulk of the snow squall activity  is expected to stay north of the city until late tonight. Snow squall warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Snow squalls are expected. […]
  
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• Local security company sees big growth in 2017

  02-01-2018 15:26
  2017 was a great year for KC Security Services in Sault Ste. Marie, as new clients ,  employees and  awards came on board. Three years ago on January 5th-2015, Daniel Laprade launched KC Security Services. Being involved in his family business of KC Roofing, Siding & Renovations, the decision was made to continue the branding and […]
  
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• Local security company saw big growth in 2017

  02-01-2018 15:26
  2017 was a great year for KC Security Services in Sault Ste. Marie, as new clients ,  employees and  awards came on board. Three years ago on January 5th-2015, Daniel Laprade launched KC Security Services. Being involved in his family business of KC Roofing, Siding & Renovations, the decision was made to continue the branding and […]
  
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• LEISHMAN, Elsie Anne

  02-01-2018 15:05
  It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Elsie Leishman mourn the loss of a great mother. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Leishman. Loving mother to: Ronald (Melanie), Linda Porter, (Lloyd), Charlie (Sherri) and the late James. Grandmother to: Michelle Barnard, Jennifer Porter, Kaila Leishman and Ashley Leishman. Great grandmother to Pearl […]
  
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• This year, let's improve our stats! Remember to properly discard all cigarettes and smoking materials.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-01-2018 14:34 via twitter.com
  This year, let's improve our stats! Remember to properly discard all cigarettes and smoking materials.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• MPs share stories of sexual misconduct on and off Parliament Hill in survey

  02-01-2018 14:07
  OTTAWA — There have long been obstacles in the path of women seeking to succeed in politics — and some female MPs are now coming forward to share their own experiences with sexually inappropriate behaviour, both on and off Parliament Hill. The Canadian Press surveyed current female MPs of every political stripe last month to […]
  
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• Australia, Colombia, China; all for the love of dog shows

  02-01-2018 04:00
  Stephen Dainard’s work as a dog show judge has taken him around the globe, but he was especially excited when he got the call to represent Canada at a competition early next year in New York. The 53-year-old mortgage agent from Niagara Falls, Ont., has been invited to be a panelist at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show. […]
  
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• A complete look back at the year that was. News Rewind of 2017

  02-01-2018 04:00
  Canada’s Top national and international stories of 2017: JANUARY 2017 1 – An Islamic State terrorist launched an early morning gun attack on a popular Istanbul nightclub hosting a New Year’s Eve party, killing 39 people, including Ontario resident Alaa Al-Muhandis, and wounding nearly 70 others.  The assailant escaped but was captured Jan. 16 in Instanbul after an extensive manhunt. 1 – […]
  
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• Should they have changed the name?

  02-01-2018 03:05
  A street in southern Ontario will retain the name “Swastika Trail” after Puslinch Township council voted 4-1 against changing the privately owned street name during a meeting on Wednesday evening. The matter arose last month when B’nai Brith Canada launched an online petition calling on the township about 75 kilometres west of Toronto to change […]
  
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• 19th annual film festival highlights ‘Filmed in the Sault, screened in the Sault’

  02-01-2018 02:59
  The 19th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is set to run February 26 to March 4, 2018 in Sault Ste. Marie, and while the full schedule has not yet been released, two movies filmed in the Sault, Pyewacket and Prodigals are confirmed for the lineup. Pyewacket, a psychological horror, premiered at the Toronto […]
  
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• Inuk woman ‘over hospitals’ after second discharge since transplant rejection

  02-01-2018 02:55
  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — An Inuk activist has been released from hospital for a second time since her health struggles raised awareness about an Ontario rule that requires alcoholics to be sober for six months before they can be eligible for a liver transplant. Delilah Saunders, 25, posted to Facebook on Sunday saying she feels better […]
  
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