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• Highlights from federal budget tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau

  27-02-2018 23:37
  OTTAWA — Highlights from the federal Liberal budget tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau: — “Proactive” pay equity legislation, as well as $3 million over five years for a “pay transparency” measure, to close the wage gap among federal workers and in federally regulated sectors, impacting some 1.2 million people. — The “Advisory Council […]
  
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• Missing person In Elliot Lake determined to be homicide

  27-02-2018 22:48
  FOUND HUMAN REMAINS Missing Person Now a Homicide Investigation (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 14, 2018, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located human remains in a wooded area within the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. The human remains were that of missing person, Joseph TOPPING, 31 years […]
  
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• One of the finest productions to grace Sault stage: Review

  27-02-2018 22:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Iris is a wide-eyed, precocious youngster who preoccupies herself with hollyhocks, squished beetles and jam.But at the age of 10, her innocence will be lost.“These are the last few days of my childhood,” Iris announces at the beginning of Morris Panych’s emotionally waterlogged Girl in the Goldfish Bowl, being staged this week by In Your Eyes Proje
  
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• ST. LOUIS, Stephen James

  27-02-2018 22:31
  Passed quietly at Sault Area Hospital at the age of 81 on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Stephen now joins his beloved wife Jackie. Father of Leona and Kelly, Ken and Tyler. Stephen will lovingly be remembered as a Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Brother of Joan of Arnprior, Ontario. Stephen is predeceased by his parents Joseph […]
  
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• Budget speech from Finance Minister Bill Morneau

  27-02-2018 22:16
  OTTAWA — Text of the budget speech delivered Tuesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau: Mr. Speaker, last week I spent some time with a couple of grade five and six classes from Rose Avenue Junior Public School in downtown Toronto. It’s an extraordinary school. More than 85 per cent of the students have English as […]
  
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• Sault bowlers shine at regional tourney

  27-02-2018 21:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Northcrest Youth Bowlers brought home four gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the YBC Northern Ontario Provincial Tournament in Thunder Bay over the weekend.Finishing in first place with gold medals and heading to Calgary to represent Northern Ontario in April are:— Bantam Girls: Olivia Solomon, who has a 130 league average and shot 140.6
  
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• Romano 'almost' ready to announce support for leadership candidate

  27-02-2018 21:45 via saultstar.com
  
  The on-again, off-again leadership bid by former Ontario Tory leader Patrick Brown leaves Sault MPP Ross Romano back to where he started.
  
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• JACKSON, Paula Mary (Boyette)

  27-02-2018 21:40
  (November 5, 1945 – February 25, 2018) It is with a sad heart that Garfield and Jeremy Jackson announce the passing of Paula Jackson at Sault Area Hospital ICU on Sunday, February 25, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Paula was beloved wife of Garfield (Gus) and mother to Jeremy (Andrea Karg) and the late […]
  
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• DELAYER, Donald William

  27-02-2018 21:23
  ∼December 3, 1926 – February 21, 2018∼ We regret to announce the passing of our father in Cobourg, Ontario at the Golden Plough Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Colleen (1989). Father of Debbie Campbell (John), Cindy Fergus (Richard) and Stephen (Jodi). He loved to do wood working and was Captain of the tug “Boomalong”. […]
  
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• Paramedics prepare to strike at midnight

  27-02-2018 21:16 via saultstar.com
  
  The city’s final offer to paramedics was “insulting” and unacceptable, forcing the unionized workers to launch a strike a midnight.
  
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• Legal Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/9MWlyXZRpn

  27-02-2018 21:16 via twitter.com
  
  Legal Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/9MWlyXZRpn
  
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• PM says official’s theory that Indian factions sabotaged trip is ‘true’

  27-02-2018 21:09
  OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is standing by a senior government official who suggested factions within the Indian government were involved in sabotaging the prime minister’s visit to India last week. During his first question period since arriving back in Canada, opposition MPs are grilling Trudeau about invitations issued to Jaspal Atwal — a B.C. Sikh convicted of attempting to assassinate an Indian cabinet minister in 1986 [&h
  
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• Strike action possible for Sault Ste. Marie paramedics - CBC.ca

  27-02-2018 19:45 via cbc.ca
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  Strike action possible for Sault Ste. Marie paramedics
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  Paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie may strike as of Wednesday morning at midnight, if a deal can't be reached between the union that represents them and the city. Laurie Lessard-Brown, Unifor Local 1359 president, says the city is proposing a half a ...and more »
  
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• Paramedics Ready For Work Stoppage

  27-02-2018 18:35
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie advises residents that Unifor  Local 1359 (Paramedics) has indicated that they may initiate a labour disruption effective February 28, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. We want to assure the public that any paramedic work  stoppage is subject to the conditions of an Essential Services Agreement – all critical and  emergency […]
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Febru…

  27-02-2018 18:21 via twitter.com
  Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Febru…
  
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• WARDELL, Harry “Chummy”

  27-02-2018 18:13
  Passed away on February 7th, 2018 in Sault Ste. Marie. Survived by his son, Darren and his daughter Kimye. Remembered by his children’s mother, Sandy. Brother of Wayne (Katherine) Wardell, Sharon Dubois and predeceased by many other siblings. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Delsie Wardell. Family and friends may call at O’Sullivan Funeral Home […]
  
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• ROACH, Esther

  27-02-2018 18:04
  Passed away peacefully with her nieces Arnellda, Daphne, and Toni at her side on Friday, February 16, 2018 at FJ Davey Home. At the age of 78, she joins her beloved husband, Joseph Roach, and reunites with him in heaven. She is survived by her extended family Daphne and Nathan, their children Aiden & Evan, […]
  
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• Strike unavoidable: union

  27-02-2018 17:47 via saultstar.com
  
  The union representing 54 Sault Ste. Marie paramedics says it appears a strike is unavoidable.
  
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• Big space needed to unveil new millionaires after record-setting N.L. lotto win

  27-02-2018 17:40
  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Atlantic Lottery Corp. normally presents its ceremonial cheques to winners in the company’s offices. But, with dozens of Newfoundlanders made millionaires by a shared $60-million Lotto Max jackpot, the corporation has had to find a larger space to accommodate the group and their family members. Corporation spokeswoman Molly Cormier says they had […]
  
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• Sault Theatre Workshop Enters Quonta Drama Festival

  27-02-2018 16:58
  Sault Theatre Workshop (STW) kicks off their 2018 theatre productions with Hilda’s Yard a nostalgic family comedy written by Norm Foster, one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights. A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy that lovingly harkens back to a simpler time with touching insight to show the unbreakable ties that bind a family together. Hilda and hubby Sam, […]
  
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• Do you know someone who should be nominated for the Walk of Fame Award? The deadline for nominations is March 31. M… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-02-2018 15:15 via twitter.com
  Do you know someone who should be nominated for the Walk of Fame Award? The deadline for nominations is March 31. M… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Calling all bands for the 2018 Summer Concert Series! Applications are accepted until April 13. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  27-02-2018 15:11 via twitter.com
  Calling all bands for the 2018 Summer Concert Series! Applications are accepted until April 13. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Broken Water Main Stalls Traffic on Great Northern Road

  27-02-2018 13:40
    At approximately 12:03AM on February 27, 2018, a number of customers in Sault Ste. Marie had their water services interrupted, as a result of a broken water main. PUC repair crews have been dispatched and have started repairs. During the repair process traffic flow may be restricted in the affected areas listed below. This […]
  
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• Paramedic strike appears unavoidable starting at midnight Wednesday

  27-02-2018 08:04
  A strike beginning midnight on Wednesday now appears inevitable after city officials made an insulting final offer to Unifor paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie, before walking away from talks. “The employer is proposing a mere half a percentage yearly wage increase, which is like the City saying these paramedics are worth less than other paramedics […]
  
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• Sault now 16th rattiest in Ontario

  27-02-2018 04:38 via saultthisweek.com
  
  The Sault has moved up two places on Orkin’s list of Ontario’s “Rattiest Cities,” from 18th to 16th place.
  
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• It’s time to get angry, says speaker at enviro-session

  27-02-2018 04:32 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Crane Institute for Sustainability hosted about 30 attendees at the second in its series of three events on climate change.
  
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• Tampon Tuesday

  27-02-2018 04:05 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Ste. Marie District Labour Council and Affiliates are collecting Feminine Hygiene products to be distributed to local shelters.
  
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• Help for seniors and supporters

  27-02-2018 03:53 via saultthisweek.com
  Senior citizens and their supporters can find the key to the health care puzzle at a one-day conference scheduled this month by the Seniors Health Advisory Committee of Algoma.
  
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• Family says “stalking” neighbour responsible for triple murder

  27-02-2018 02:35
  Grandmother, mother and son killed in triple murder-suicide, family says A man whose mother, brother and grandmother died in what Ontario provincial police are calling a triple murder-suicide said Monday that his loved ones were killed by a neighbour who had been “stalking” his parent. Thomas Theoret said his mother Ulla Theoret, 55, brother Paul […]
  
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• East coast music phenom ‘Partner’ performs @ The Speakeasy this week

  27-02-2018 01:31
  Algoma University is pleased to announce that Canadian east coast music phenomenon Partner will be playing a free concert in The Speakeasy on Thursday, March 1 at 8:00pm. Partner has been named “best new band in Canada” by the Globe and Mail. In 2017, their debut album, In Search of Lost Time, was one of […]
  
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• Liberals begin road to 2019 with budget focused on their strengths

  27-02-2018 00:34
  OTTAWA — The Liberals are paving the road to the next election with a mid-mandate budget focused on fulfilling some on-brand promises, while potentially saving room for flashier, big-ticket items that will come closer to voting day in 2019. “The hints thus far seem to be around that they are going to play to their strengths, which is smart […]
  
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• Exhibition celebrates 70 years of art

  27-02-2018 00:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Art Society celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exhibition at Sault Ste. Marie Museum.
  
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