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• Sault Ste. Marie represented at PDAC international mining expo - SaultOnline.com

  06-03-2018 23:18
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  Sault Ste. Marie represented at PDAC international mining expo
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  At the 2018 PDAC International Convention are (L to R) Dave Rector from Rector Machine Works, John Febbraro from the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, Brad Gregorini from Norpro Company, Fern Delarosbil from Horsburgh & Scott Co ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie represented at PDAC international mining expo

  06-03-2018 23:10
  More than 24,000 mining industry officials and suppliers are gathered in Toronto this week for the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2018 International Convention. To help generate leads and business for local companies, a Sault Ste. Marie delegation is representing the community at the expo. The group includes Mayor Christian Provenzano, MP Terry […]
  
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• Rainone returns with new comedy

  06-03-2018 22:49 via saultstar.com
  
  The mantra of write what you know helped Trish Rainone and Katie Uhlmann create a new web series.
  
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• Bugs in the grocery aisle; Loblaw adds cricket powder to its PC line

  06-03-2018 22:29
  TORONTO — One of the country’s biggest retailers is betting bugs are the next big thing in Canadian cuisine. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is adding cricket powder to its lineup of President’s Choice products. In a statement Monday, Loblaw says the flour is high in protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. It also has a “neutral flavour,” […]
  
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• Shoemaker wants more green space in Jamestown

  06-03-2018 22:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Matthew Shoemaker wants city council to do what it can in order to help the James Street neighbourhood lead a healthier life.
  
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• BAILLIE, Timothy Alan

  06-03-2018 22:01
  Peacefully at the F. J. Davey Home on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 63. Loving father of Sheree Baillie and predeceased by Donna Lynn Baillie and Roger Baillie.  Son of the late John and Gladys Baillie. Dear brother of Paulette Hagen (Odvar). Timothy will be sadly missed by his nephew Derek Hagen. […]
  
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• Metal producers stay firm in positions on U.S. tariffs and NAFTA negotiations

  06-03-2018 21:42
  CALGARY — Canada’s aluminum and steel producers urged the federal government to stand firm on trade issues with the United States Tuesday, even after President Donald Trump dangled the possibility of lifting tariffs on those metals in exchange for a NAFTA agreement that is more favourable to his country. Aluminium Association of Canada CEO Jean Simard said he’s made clear to the government that the industry […]
  
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• Interim leader says he cleaned up Ontario Tory ranks ahead of election

  06-03-2018 21:36
  TORONTO — As he prepares to hand over the reins of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives this weekend, the party’s interim leader says he’s managed to clean up the mess left by his predecessor Patrick Brown. Vic Fedeli had previously vowed to root out the rot from within the Tory ranks and in his last speech to […]
  
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• LEZIERT, David

  06-03-2018 21:01
  ∼November 18, 1940 – March 5, 2018∼ Passed away suddenly with family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday March 5, 2018 in his 78th year. Husband, best friend and soul mate to the late Jacqueline. Father of Bill (Allison), Mike (Pam), Roxanne, Melodie (Keith) and Rachel (Pierre). Predeceased by his sisters […]
  
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• DUFRESNE, Ivan (Updated)

  06-03-2018 20:53
  Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Extendicare Mapleview on Thursday February 8, 2018, Ivan Dufresne at the age of 89. Loving soulmate for 68 years to Thérèse (nee Foisy). Caring father of Marcel Dufresne (Darlene), Gisèle Celetti (Bill Long), Lise O’Brien and Denis Dufresne (Caroline). Pé of Cara Marie, Solange (Ben), Céleste […]
  
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• BRAIDO, Enzo

  06-03-2018 20:47
  Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday March 5, 2018, Enzo Braido at the age of 83. Loving husband of Brenda. Enzo will be remembered by his children Chris (Stephanie), Angelo (Domenica) and Allyson Paulente (John). Papa of Maggie, Madison, Olivia, Martina, Brooke and Nicole. Son of the late Angelo and […]
  
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• Canada well-positioned to handle turmoil over NAFTA talks: finance minister

  06-03-2018 20:29
  VANCOUVER — A strong economy is allowing Canadian officials to push for a better deal in negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said Tuesday. Talks on the deal are “critically important” but Canada will remain firm in getting the best possible agreement, he told the Business Council of British Columbia. “Are there […]
  
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• Special Olympics SSM – Provincial Qualifying Tournaments for Curling and Snowshoeing

  06-03-2018 20:16
  Special Olympics Sault Ste. Marie Hosting Provincial Qualifying Tournaments for Curling and Snowshoeing March 10th and 11th Community First Curling Center The Special Olympics – Sault Ste. Marie coaches and volunteers are very busy preparing for the Provincial Qualifiers for Curling and Snowshoeing in Sault Ste. Marie and our athletes are working hard in practice […]
  
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• Former Sault man wins Oscar

  06-03-2018 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
  A former Sault Ste. Marie resident is an Oscar winner.
  
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• Sault Native Publishes Gothic Horror Novel, The Symbol

  06-03-2018 20:12
  The Symbol is a dramatic blend of Gothic horror, dark humor, and deep psychology that keeps readers guessing until the story’s shocking conclusion Sault native and former psychologist Peter Fratesi is adding published author to his repertoire, with the recent release of his Gothic horror novel, The Symbol. “Sometimes, extraordinary ideas begin in the most […]
  
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• PC leadership hopeful Christine Elliott swings through Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie - CBC.ca

  06-03-2018 20:08
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  PC leadership hopeful Christine Elliott swings through Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie
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  Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Christine Elliott chats with party members in Sudbury during a lunchtime stop at the Apollo restaurant. (Erik White/CBC). 0 comments. With party members already voting, the woman seen by some as the front ...and more »
  
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• Two charged when stolen car crashes

  06-03-2018 19:51 via saultstar.com
  
  A car stolen in Manitoba was in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in White River on Monday, police say.
  
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• Liberal decision to eliminate provincial funding to EatRight Ontario will hurt northern Ontario Families: NDP Health critic

  06-03-2018 19:40
  QUEEN’S PARK— Nickel Belt MPP and NDP Health critic France Gélinas said that Kathleen Wynne’s decision to eliminate provincial funding to EatRight Ontario will hurt families in northern Ontario, where there is less access to registered dietitians than other parts of the province. “On March 31, this Liberal government is cutting all funding to EatRight […]
  
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• Scientist Bill Nye prods Trudeau to explain rationale behind Kinder Morgan

  06-03-2018 19:02
  OTTAWA — A popular TV science personality put Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the spot today to explain Canada’s approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which if built will increase the flow of oil from Alberta to the Pacific coast. American scientist Bill Nye asked Trudeau to explain the Kinder Morgan decision in front of […]
  
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• Missanabie Cree First Nation and Lafarge Sign Community Development Service Agreement

  06-03-2018 18:51
  Missanabie Cree First Nation and Lafarge Sign Community Development Service Agreement (MCFN) and Lafarge Canada Inc. announced today the signing of an important agreement. The signing ceremony took place in Mississauga in the presence of MCFN Chief Jason Gauthier, MCFN Deputy Chief Cory McLeod, and Lafarge Eastern Canada Vice-President John McCabe. “Lafarge has a history […]
  
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• Female Arrested for Domestic Violence

  06-03-2018 18:48
  On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 31 year old female as a result of a domestic violence incident. It is alleged that the accused engaged in a verbal argument with her boyfriend.  The argument escalated and the accused assaulted the victim by […]
  
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• LENDRUM, Richard Andrew

  06-03-2018 17:48
  Peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of 18 years to Denise Lendrum. Father of Atasha Waboose (Jr), Ashley (Jody), Gray and Matthew Daoust. Proud papa of Gary Gage, Aiden, Lyssa, Abel Maclean, Owen Gray, and Samuel, MJ, Quinton and Roxy. […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie to look at adding more green space to help battle opioid abuse - CBC.ca

  06-03-2018 17:43
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  Sault Ste. Marie to look at adding more green space to help battle opioid abuse
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  City councillors in Sault Ste. Marie are supporting a motion to expand parks and green spaces in an effort to help address opioid abuse. Recently, the city was featured in CTV's W5 program looking at opioid addiction. Sault police respond to 8 ...and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie to look at adding more green space to help battle ... - CBC.ca

  06-03-2018 17:43
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  Sault Ste. Marie to look at adding more green space to help battle ...
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  City councillors in Sault Ste. Marie are supporting a motion to expand parks and green spaces in an effort to help address opioid abuse.and more »
  
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• On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a... fb.me/3J5F4cKGx

  06-03-2018 17:01 via twitter.com
  On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a... fb.me/3J5F4cKGx
  
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• How About Freez’in For a Reason

  06-03-2018 16:28
  Are You Brrr-ave Enough? Polar Plunge season is upon us and this is your chance to show us how “cool” you really are. Register, fundraise and take the plunge in support of Special Olympics! All proceeds raised locally will stay local to support the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Provincial Winter Games being held in Sault Ste. […]
  
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• Labour council elects officers

  06-03-2018 16:21 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council recently elected a new slate of officers.
  
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• Today is the day! Attend our Public Info Centre on the #Stormwater Financing Study between 4 pm and 7 pm at the Civ… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  06-03-2018 15:55 via twitter.com
  Today is the day! Attend our Public Info Centre on the #Stormwater Financing Study between 4 pm and 7 pm at the Civ… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Missing Male Located and Arrested

  06-03-2018 15:42
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise that missing person William “Billy” McDonald has been safely located and is no longer considered missing, however, On March 4th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 34 year old William Macdonald of Wallace Terrace for theft. […]
  
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• Missing Male Located

  06-03-2018 15:42
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise that missing person William “Billy” McDonald has been safely located and is no longer considered missing.
  
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• OLG continues its investment in the City of Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  06-03-2018 15:33
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  OLG continues its investment in the City of Sault Ste. Marie
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  The City of Sault Ste. Marie along with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) recognized the economic impact and benefits of being a host gaming site at tonight's Council meeting. 0. about 14 hours ago by: City of Sault Ste. Marie. Updated ...and more »
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise that missing person William “Billy” McDonald has been... fb.me/96bSKGMHu

  06-03-2018 15:16 via twitter.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise that missing person William “Billy” McDonald has been... fb.me/96bSKGMHu
  
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• McCarthy thanks friend for CSA nomination

  06-03-2018 15:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Christina Foster was the first person who learned about Steven McCarthy's Canadian Screen Awards nomination.
  
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• Sault team wins with Bondar video

  06-03-2018 13:42 via saultstar.com
  
  A video profiling Roberta Bondar has won a Sault Ste. Marie robotics team an international award.
  
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• OLG continues its investment in the City of Sault Ste. Marie

  06-03-2018 13:21
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie along with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) recognized the economic impact and benefits of being a host gaming site at tonight’s Council meeting. Jake Pastore, OLG’s Director of Municipal and Community Relations presented a cheque to the City in the amount of $1,413,642 representing proceeds for the […]
  
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• Stolen Vehicle Involved In Crash

  06-03-2018 12:34
  (WAWA, ON) – On Monday March 5, 2018 at approximately 2:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of White River. At the scene investigation revealed that the motor vehicle involved was stolen from […]
  
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• Social enterprise ‘well-suited’ to North

  06-03-2018 06:22 via saultthisweek.com
  
  A two-day round table event brought social entrepreneurs from across Northern Ontario to Sault Ste. Marie to network and develop new ideas to bring to their ventures.
  
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• Toastmasters clubs in Sault build confidence

  06-03-2018 06:20 via saultthisweek.com
  The local Toastmasters clubs held its annual International and Evaluation Speech Contest at Sault College on Saturday, March 3.
  
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• OMB rules in favor of Social Innovation at former Blessed Sacrament

  06-03-2018 02:52 via saultstar.com
  
  A social innovation hub at the former Blessed Sacrament Church on Cathcart Street will now be able to move forward after an Ontario Municipal Board ruling.
  
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• Council must find ways to aid in snow removal

  06-03-2018 02:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Susan Myers wants to make sure thatthere is a program in place for nextwinter that will provide seniors andthose with disabilities assistance withsnow removal.
  
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• MNRF’s first UAS finds new home at Bushplane Museum! (14 photos)

  06-03-2018 01:48
  The Bushplane Heritage Centre Museum officially welcomed the very first UAS (Unmanned Arial System) to it’s collection this afternoon. They celebrated with their partners on this project, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (AFFES – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services branch). Director of AFFES Rick Dunning could not contain his excitement to retire […]
  
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• City council dealt with corpses tonight

  06-03-2018 00:49
  The former Sault and area jail site on McNabb Street came under scrutiny tonight at city council over apparent bodies that were buried there in the 40s and 50s. Apparently two prisoners were hung there and buried on the property and a Holding Provision was asked to be placed on the property. The applicant is […]
  
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• Stormwater fees may come by next year

  06-03-2018 00:36
  City council tonight passed a resolution to receive a report from the Land Development and Environmental Engineer from AECOM concerning stormwater studying for the Sault. And if the findings are passed in the fall, by next year all taxpayers that own property will have to fork over some more cash every month. The City is responsible […]
  
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