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• Sault College Cougars to Participate in the MCHC

  23-02-2018 23:56
  With the end of the academic year quickly approaching and another exciting hockey season ended, the Sault College Cougars are honoured to announce that its men’s hockey team is  now an affiliate member of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC). The MCHC is an American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 3 conference made up of […]
  
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• AUBIN, June

  23-02-2018 23:56
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH Hospice on February 22, 2018 in her 81st year. Born December 21, 1937. Sister of the late Peter (late Zepherine), Ken (late Emma), Harold (Dolly), Joe (Jeannie), late Ivor (late Shirley), late Walter and late Edward. Predeceased by her parents, Abraham and Ellen Aubin. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. The family […]
  
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• RICARD, Shirley

  23-02-2018 23:52
  It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Shirley on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Gerry (1991) and cherished companion of Edward Houston for the past 25 years. Beloved mother of Larry (Sheila), Lori Seguin (Gilles), Randy (Joan), Rob (Carrie) and Andrew […]
  
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• College considers second residence

  23-02-2018 23:12 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College is revisiting plans to build a second student residence.
  
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• Board sits on taxi fee hike

  23-02-2018 22:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A request to hike taxi fees is stuck in park for now.
  
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• Trudeau’s fashion missteps highlight what not to wear on vacation

  23-02-2018 22:08
  TORONTO — The traditional garb that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family have adopted in India has raised eyebrows around the world, but travel experts say that shouldn’t dissuade Westerners from trying to honour local norms when they head overseas. Canada’s first family appeared in relatively demure attire as Trudeau donned a suit to […]
  
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• Mike’s podcast series creates platform for local musicians

  23-02-2018 22:07
  Local musician Mike McCleary is tired of Northern Ontario musicians not getting the exposure that they deserve. And he’s doing something about it. Two weeks ago, he launched a platform for Northern Ontario musicians to share their music on www.northernindies.com, which is linked to popular music apps like iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, and Google Play, allowing […]
  
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• Highway 129 closed

  23-02-2018 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  OPP press release:
  
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• Falling ice closes Mighty Mac

  23-02-2018 21:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Mackinac Bridge is closed due to falling ice.
  
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• And Now This Word From Brett Kissel

  23-02-2018 20:49
  Brett Kissel sends along this video greeting to Sault Ste. Marie fans and exclusive to SaultOnline.com. In addition to his second straight Male Artist of the Year win, Brett was also awarded Music Video of the Year and Interactive Artist of the Year, bringing his career tally to 10 CCMA Award wins so far. Kissel […]
  
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• An Now This Word From Brett Kissel

  23-02-2018 20:49
  Brett Kissel sends along this video greeting to Sault Ste. Marie fans and exclusive to SaultOnline.com. In addition to his second straight Male Artist of the Year win, Brett was also awarded Music Video of the Year and Interactive Artist of the Year, bringing his career tally to 10 CCMA Award wins so far. Kissel […]
  
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• Romano Calls For Increased Hospital Funding To Combat Opioid Crisis

  23-02-2018 20:40
  QUEEN’S PARK – Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano questioned the Minister of Health and Long-term Care about whether or not he will allocate the necessary funding to Sault Area Hospital in the 2018 Budget to address the on-going opioid crisis. In a two part question, Romano stressed the devastating impact the crisis has had […]
  
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• Despite some surprising misses, Canada assured of highest Winter Olympic medal count

  23-02-2018 20:32
  Canada is assured of its highest medal count at a Winter Olympics with two days of competition to go, and that’s without expected contributions in sports it normally dominates. A three-medal day, led by Kelsey Serwa’s gold and Brittany Phelan’s silver in women’s skicross and Kaetlyn Osmond’s figure-skating bronze, gave Canada 27 overall medals at […]
  
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• ‘No justice for Tina Fontaine’: says Grand Council Chief Madahbee

  23-02-2018 20:28
  Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that yesterday’s verdict that found Raymond Cormier not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Tina Fontaine goes along with the many other injustices that First Nations people face. “Support is needed for Tina Fontaine’s family at this very stressful time,” says Madahbee. “The child welfare […]
  
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• Spike belts stop stolen truck

  23-02-2018 20:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Police used spike belts to stop a stolen vehicle in Municipality of Huron Shores on Wednesday.A pickup truck was reported stolen in Kenora on Tuesday, Ontario Provincial Police say.
  
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• Check out this great event happening tomorrow at the Civic Centre! #YouthArtGala @MYACSSM https://t.co/SOwVpcKdWx

  23-02-2018 19:56 via twitter.com
  
  Check out this great event happening tomorrow at the Civic Centre! #YouthArtGala @MYACSSM https://t.co/SOwVpcKdWx
  
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• Sheehan says FedNor creates jobs, partnerships

  23-02-2018 19:43 via saultstar.com
  
  There’s nothing like buying local.
  
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• LEE, William “Billy”

  23-02-2018 18:19
  ∼November 10, 1948 – February 18, 2018∼ Son of the late Sam and Betty Lee. Step son of the late Leslie Shelhorn. Beloved father of Bill Jr. and Leah (Donald Wilson). Grandfather of Alysha and Will. Great grandfather of  Alexis. Brother of Lawrence Lee, Bobby Lee (Linda). Step brother of the Shelhorns: Jimmy, Lorna (Gabe), […]
  
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• Bruce McArthur now charged with murders of six men: Toronto police

  23-02-2018 17:47
  Toronto police have laid a new murder charge against an alleged serial killer who is believed to have preyed upon men from the city’s gay community for years, bringing the total number of people he’s accused of killing to six. Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga said Friday that Bruce McArthur has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old […]
  
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• Check out the latest episode of Benny's Beat where Ben interviews our Deputy CAO of Public Works and Engineering Se… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  23-02-2018 17:27 via twitter.com
  Check out the latest episode of Benny's Beat where Ben interviews our Deputy CAO of Public Works and Engineering Se… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• $356,000 to help grow green economy locally

  23-02-2018 17:20
  Fostering the development of Northern Ontario’s agricultural and agri-food sectors Government of Canada invests in clean-tech to support innovation and business growth across Northern Ontario   Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario   Families, communities and businesses will benefit from a clean growth economy thanks to an investment of $356,455 by the Government of […]
  
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• Romano pushes for funding to combat opioid crisis

  23-02-2018 17:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault MPP Ross Romano says he wants the Ontario government to allocate proper funding in its 2018 budget to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
  
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• Ontario Ban on Door-to-Door Sales in Effect as of March 1st

  23-02-2018 16:44
  New Law will Protect Consumers at Home Starting March 1, 2018, Ontario will ban unsolicited, door-to-door sales of certain household appliances to better protect consumers from aggressive and misleading contracting at home. Businesses will only be able to enter into a contract in the consumer’s home if the consumer has contacted the business ahead of […]
  
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• OLAR, Paul

  23-02-2018 16:36
  On Thursday, February 22, 2018, Paul was called home to be with his Lord at the age of 85. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Patricia. Cherished father of Stephen (Brenda), late Paul Jr. and Susan Boileau (John). Loving Papa of Kimberly Coghill (Kalvin) and Christopher (Victoria). Great grandfather of Odin Troy Olar […]
  
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• Ontario restaurant price hikes boost food inflation after minimum wage increase

  23-02-2018 16:32
  Restaurant price hikes led food inflation 3.7 per cent higher year-over-year in January, with analysts saying the bump likely comes from Ontario eateries attempting to offset the province’s recent minimum wage increase. Statistics Canada says food prices were 2.3 per cent higher last month compared to January 2017. That follows a 2.9 per cent year-over-year […]
  
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• Student Short Story to be Published

  23-02-2018 15:58
  Sault Ste. Marie: Entering a short story contest for students has paid off for a Grade 12 student at St. Mary’s College. Kelsey Rankin’s entry into a nationwide contest by Polar Expressions Publishing has been selected to be part of a compilation of short stories by students across the country. Rankin’s entry titled ‘The Dining […]
  
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• Ontario and Canada Must Pursue Bilateral Cooperation with our American Neighbours: Chamber

  23-02-2018 15:00
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) has been monitoring recent news that Canadian steel was not excluded in last week’s U.S. Commerce Department announcement that it intends to suggest a wide range of tariffs and quotas on imported steel and aluminum from an undisclosed number of countries. The […]
  
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• Heavy snow expected north of the city

  23-02-2018 14:14
  Special weather statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on tap today. Sault Ste. Marie will see a mix of ice and snow. Snow is spreading across Northern Ontario as expected as a low pressure system tracks northeast across […]
  
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• Girl Power: Women athletes lead Canada to best showing at Winter Games

  23-02-2018 07:49
  Canadian women stepped up at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Friday, securing the country its best showing at a Winter Games. Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna, B.C., and Brittany Phelan of Mont-Tremblant, Que., started the day with gold and silver, respectively, in the women’s skicross final. Less than three hours later, Kaetlyn Osmond of Marystown, N.L., took […]
  
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• Sault man caught speeding in Blind River, gives OPP false name

  23-02-2018 03:50
  SPEEDER GIVES FALSE NAME (BLIND RIVER, ON)- On February 14, 2018, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and a traffic stop was […]
  
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• City police to review actions of officers

  23-02-2018 02:55 via saultstar.com
  
  City police will review the actions of several of its officers for possible misconduct in the arrest of Timothy Mitchell.
  
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