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• More attention to ‘nuance of family interaction’ needed: Review

  28-02-2018 23:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Hilda and Sam Fluck are flummoxed.Just when they thought their flock of Flucks had flown the nest to fly on their own, they have come back to flop, creating quite the flak. What are flabbergasted and flustered parental Flucks to do?The Sault Theatre Workshop invites you to find out this week when it presents Norm Foster’s funny-touching comedy, Hil
  
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• SAH ‘hopes’ Hoskins's resignation won’t delay facility

  28-02-2018 23:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital “hopes” a swap at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s top spot will not slow down efforts to land a new facility to allow for the co-location of mental health and addiction services.Former Ontario health minister Eric Hoskins, who announced Monday he was stepping down as minister and MPP, will chair a federal government
  
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• SAH ‘hopes’ Hoskins resignation won’t delay facility

  28-02-2018 22:58 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital “hopes” a swap at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s top spot will not slow down efforts to land a new facility to allow for the co-location of mental health and addiction services.Former Ontario health minister Eric Hoskins, who announced Monday he was stepping down as minister and MPP, will chair a federal government
  
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• Jackie and Alfred Johns face dementia diagnosis with positivity and plenty of help

  28-02-2018 22:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Jackie Johns insists there’s little chance she’ll become addicted to being inked.Unlike some folks, who following their first tattoo feel compelled to cover as much skin as possible with body art, Jackie, 74, is content with the little string design that adorns an index finger. Significance, not size, is what matters here.Jackie was diagnosed with
  
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• NOVITSKI, Susan

  28-02-2018 22:18
  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the age of 66. Daughter of the late John and Mary Novitski. Loving sister of Phyllis Morton (Bill), Judy Miron (Ray) and the late Oryst (Pat). Dear Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Susan was […]
  
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• Sault Chamber concerned fed. budget ill-prepared for economic challenges

  28-02-2018 22:03
  Budget: Big on Spending, Short on Growth, Ill-prepared for any economic challenges: Chamber Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Tuesday’s federal budget offers a handful of incentives for Canadian businesses, but does little to prepare or protect Canada’s economy, its businesses or Canadian jobs as we start to witness real external challenges and influencers on the […]
  
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• Federal budget reaction mixed

  28-02-2018 21:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan calls it a greatnews budget.
  
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• APH nurses head to conciliation

  28-02-2018 21:20 via saultstar.com
  
  Public health nurses and nurse practitioners at Algoma Public Health are entering into conciliation talks to seek a new contract.
  
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• Public Information Centre - Stormwater Financing Study Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - Civic Centre (Level 3) Learn about… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 21:19 via twitter.com
  Public Information Centre - Stormwater Financing Study Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - Civic Centre (Level 3) Learn about… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• CECCARELLI, Alberto

  28-02-2018 21:10
  Peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday February 27, 2018, Alberto Ceccarelli at the age of 82. Loving husband of Liliana for 59 years. Alberto will be remembered by his sons Alfredo and Luigi (Nicky). Proud Nonno of Charlie. Nephew Luca (Claudia) Adanti. Special cousin of the late […]
  
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• MANNELLO, Caterina (nee Iezzi)

  28-02-2018 21:07
  With broken hearts we said goodbye to our adoring mother and grandmother on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born September 28, 1924 in Chiaravalle Centrale, Italy. She is now reunited with the love of her life Giovanni who predeceased her last October. They immigrated to Canada in 1953 and became parents to Mario (Wendy), […]
  
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• EDWARDS, Thomas Howard

  28-02-2018 21:01
  1936-2018 The family announces with great sorrow his passing at Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his beloved partner, Sara Forsyth (September 6, 2015). Loving father of Derek (Dawn) of Toronto, Susan (John Kosta) of Timmins and Janice (Guy Schultz) of London, and grandfather of Sam […]
  
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• Thirty-one instant millionaires: N.L. co-workers presented with $60M cheque

  28-02-2018 21:00
  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — More than 30 Newfoundland construction workers became instant millionaires today when the Atlantic Lottery Corp. handed them a cheque worth a whopping $60 million. The 31 winners and their jubilant family members gathered at a convention centre in St. John’s to receive the huge jackpot after the group of oil refinery co-workers bought the […]
  
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• MP Sheehan pleased with budget 2018’s focus

  28-02-2018 20:53
  Sheehan says Budget 2018 Strengthens Government’s People-Centred Approach. MP Sheehan pleased with Budget 2018’s focus on taking next steps towards building an equal, competitive, sustainable, and fair Canada. Budget 2018 continues to build on historic investments included in previous federal budgets and will retain an on-going emphasis on jobs, economic growth, health care, infrastructure, skills […]
  
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• DUGUAY, Guy Camille

  28-02-2018 20:39
  Passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret Letitia for 58 years. Loving father of Margaret Rose, Thelma Lou (John) and the late Denise.  Grandfather of Rachel (Jared), David, Jonathon, Andrew, Daniel and Jeffrey.  […]
  
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• UPDATE: Cancelled ‘Partner’ performance @ The Speakeasy

  28-02-2018 20:31
  Partner Performance Cancelled February 28, 2018) Please note that the March 1st, 8pm, Partner performance at Algoma University’s Speakeasy has been cancelled due to a personal emergency of the band. ******* 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 […]
  
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• City releases statement on EMS labour dispute

  28-02-2018 19:17
  City update on EMS Labour Disruption Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2018 02 28) – The City of Sault Ste. Marie advises residents that the labour disruption scheduled by Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) to take place effective February 28, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. has been delayed. There is no disruption to services at this time. The […]
  
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• CONROY, Rena (nee Mousseau)

  28-02-2018 19:04
  Passed away peacefully at Peterborough Extendicare on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Loving mother of Allen Galachiuk (Lynda), Darlene Tripp (Ron), Marc Galachiuk (Christel), Micheal Galachiuk (Susan), Gordon Conroy (Kim) and step-mother of Heather Miller (Hugh), Pam McLean, Mark Conroy and Jeff Conroy. Nana will be […]
  
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• City update on EMS Labour Disruption saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Febru…

  28-02-2018 18:33 via twitter.com
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• Made For More

  28-02-2018 17:10
  Catholic Students Gathering a Success Sault Ste. Marie: The Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) sponsored a Catholic Youth Conference this past weekend which saw students from across the Diocese attend. The Made for More conference was held at St. Mary’s College (SMC) and featured almost ninety secondary […]
  
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• HILL, Brenda Lee (nee Breckenridge)

  28-02-2018 17:05
  Suddenly at the Toronto General Hospital on Tuesday February 20, 2018, Brenda Hill passed away at the age of 47. Loving wife of Garry Hill. She will be remembered by her children Timothy (Danielle), Genny-Lou Ellen, and Summer Lee. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Mary Breckenridge. Sister of Jerry-Ann Monto (Donny), Patty Charrette (Leo), […]
  
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• Impaired charges laid

  28-02-2018 16:58 via saultstar.com
  
  A 37-year-old man is facing charges after police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 17 in Laird Township earlier this week.
  
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• CLAYTON, Hal Samuel Sr.

  28-02-2018 16:38
  Left us on February 26, 2018 at the age of 65. Hal was the loving father of Hal Jr. and grandfather of Riley. Son of the late Laverne and Ella (Maw). Son in law of Don and Rose. Brother of the late June Jarcoe (late Jim), Verna Wigmore (Gord), Sharon Spurr (late Jim), Brent Clayton […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie paramedic strike blocked - Sudbury - CBC News - CBC.ca

  28-02-2018 16:24 via cbc.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie paramedic strike blocked - Sudbury - CBC News
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  The union representing paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie says a last minute decision from the Ontario Labour Relations Board has delayed a strike that was set to being early Wednesday morning.
  TekSavvy Brings Faster Speeds to Sault Ste. Marie - CNWCanada NewsWire (press release)
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• Sault Ste. Marie paramedic strike blocked - CBC.ca

  28-02-2018 16:24 via cbc.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie paramedic strike blocked
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  The union representing paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie says a last minute decision from the Ontario Labour Relations Board has blocked a strike that was set to being early Wednesday morning. Strike action possible for Sault Ste. Marie paramedics. Unifor ...and more »
  
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• Male Arrested for Impaired

  28-02-2018 15:58
  (LAIRD TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 25, 2018 at approximately 12:20 a.m. the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 Laird Township, Ontario. As a result of further investigation, Adam Jesse MITCHELL, age 37, of Macdonald-Meredith-Aberdeen-Additional Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with: […]
  
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• Ontario PC leadership candidates race face off in second debate in Ottawa

  28-02-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — The four candidates competing to lead Ontario’s Opposition will face off once more today as the Progressive Conservatives try to turn the page following weeks of unrivalled upheaval. Former Tory legislator Christine Elliott, Toronto lawyer and businesswoman Caroline Mulroney, former Toronto city councillor Doug Ford and social conservative advocate Tanya Granic Allen are taking part in […]
  
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• TekSavvy Brings Faster Speeds to Sault Ste. Marie - Canada NewsWire

  28-02-2018 09:00 via newswire.ca
  TekSavvy Brings Faster Speeds to Sault Ste. Marie  Canada NewsWireCHATHAM, ON, Feb. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - TekSavvy, Canada's largest independent Internet *service* provider, is now able to offer customers in Sault Ste.
  
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• Superior Heights to share ‘a tale as old as time’ (12 Photos)

  28-02-2018 06:03
  Superior Heights OnStage and producer, Anthony Aceti, gave me the opportunity to hang out backstage at the Community Theatre Centre while they rehearsed for their opening show of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ premiering Wednesday at 7pm. I was so impressed with their hard work and dedication!  Even at 10pm, after hours of rehearsing, there was […]
  
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• Shadows of the Mind Gala sees largest turnout yet (17 Photos)

  28-02-2018 05:00
  Shadows of the Mind, a unique film festival dedicated to challenging you to step outside your comfort zone, rings in its 19th year of bringing mental health, addictions, and social issues to light. After drawing inspiration from the “Rendez-vous with Madness” film festival in Toronto, the first director, Mike O’Shea, started this film fest in […]
  
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• Shadows of the Mind Gala sees largest turnout yet

  28-02-2018 05:00
  Shadows of the Mind, a unique film festival dedicated to challenging you to step outside your comfort zone, rings in its 19th year of bringing mental health, addictions, and social issues to light. After drawing inspiration from the “Rendez-vous with Madness” film festival in Toronto, the first director, Mike O’Shea, started this film fest in […]
  
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• Strike delayed after last minute OLRB decision

  28-02-2018 04:27
  A last minute decision from Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has delayed a legal strike by paramedics that was to begin at midnight on February 28. “The city of Sault Ste. Marie would rather spend huge sums of tax-payers money on legal fees trying to delay this strike, rather than bargain with these hard-working paramedics,” […]
  
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• Paramedic Strike Stopped in Sault Ste. Marie - Net Newsledger

  28-02-2018 04:03 via netnewsledger.com
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  Paramedic Strike Stopped in Sault Ste. Marie
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  SAULT STE. MARIE – A last-minute decision from Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has delayed a legal strike by paramedics that was to begin at midnight on February 28. “The city of Sault Ste. Marie would rather spend huge sums of tax-payers money ...and more »
  
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• NetNewsLedger - Paramedic Strike Stopped in Sault Ste. Marie - Net Newsledger

  28-02-2018 04:03 via netnewsledger.com
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  NetNewsLedger - Paramedic Strike Stopped in Sault Ste. Marie
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  SAULT STE. MARIE – A last-minute decision from Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has delayed a legal strike by paramedics that was to begin at midnight on February 28. “The city of Sault Ste. Marie would rather spend huge sums of tax-payers money ...and more »
  
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• Hounds Should Have Taken Val’s Fan Bus

  28-02-2018 01:59
  I’ve always wanted to go on a Soo Greyhound Fan Bus road trip and I think that I am going to make it a reality this playoff run or next year. It’s been on my bucket list for years and is something I need to act on as I’m not getting any younger, just better looking […]
  
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• City-requested labour board ruling shelves strike; union brands move ‘delay tactic’

  28-02-2018 01:55 via saultstar.com
  
  A planned strike by the city's paramedics that was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday has been delayed as a result of a ruling requested -- and received -- by the city to the Ontario Labour Board."The city objected to the essential service agreement, filed their objection and we received the ruling, " Unifor Local 1359 president Laurie Lessard-Br
  
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• Previous moves ‘sound interim measures,’ ministry says

  28-02-2018 01:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is putting a caribou transfer operation on hold.MNRF partnered with Michipicoten First Nation last week to translocate five caribou, four females and a bull, from Lake Superior’s Michipicoten Island to Caribou Island. MNRF also moved nine caribou to the Slate Islands from Michipicoten Island in January. Th
  
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• Toronto police chief’s comments on 2012 missing men probe anger LGBTQ community

  28-02-2018 00:00
  TORONTO — A suggestion by Toronto’s chief of police that an alleged serial killer would have been arrested sooner if the public had co-operated more with investigators has angered members of the city’s LGBTQ community. Chief Mark Saunders said in an interview with the Globe and Mail that “nobody” came to officers with information in 2012 when […]
  
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