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• Sault College Celebrates Top Achievers at President’s Academic Excellence Scholarship Ceremony

  07-03-2018 23:47
  Last night, Sault College proudly celebrated the outstanding commitment and dedication of a number of its high achieving first year students at the annual President’s Academic Excellence Scholarship Ceremony. Surrounded by the Sault College community, qualifying top first-year students achieving an overall grade point average of 4.0 were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. “One […]
  
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• Ontario will not have balanced budget on March 28, finance minister says

  07-03-2018 23:11
  TORONTO — Ontario’s Liberal government is breaking its promise to maintain a balanced budget this year, saying its upcoming fiscal plan will run a deficit in order to fund programs for seniors, women and students ahead of a spring election. Finance Minister Charles Sousa said Wednesday that the budget will be delivered on March 28. “I firmly believe […]
  
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• MCBRIDE, Justin Michael

  07-03-2018 23:03
  Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018,  just shy of his 26th birthday. Much loved son of Gillian McBride (Don Parkington). Father to his cherished daughter, Grace Lillian Bonefant. Will be lovingly remembered by his grandparents Gary and Jean McBride, his great grandparents the late Harry and Kathleen Prescott, late Cecil (Lois) McBride, his […]
  
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• Letter: “grandfathering” Spruce Haven

  07-03-2018 22:53
  I grew up in Sault Ste Marie, and like most Sault-ites, I’m a Bellevue Park Kid. Great memories and happy times, and yes, those happy memories include our Zoo. It never occurred to me there was anything wrong with it, or that the animals may have been unhappy. Looking back, how could I not see […]
  
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• SteelTown down, but not out: Gimme Shelter

  07-03-2018 22:36
  In the spirit of lifting one another up, SaultOnline has devoted this week’s outreach to housing services. You can find our first edition that focused on the Neighbourhood Resource Centre and the Need Food? listing by clicking HERE. Listed here are the programs and organizations available in Sault Ste. Marie to assist people in accessing […]
  
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• Delegation attends annual mining conference

  07-03-2018 22:27 via saultstar.com
  
  A delegation from Sault Ste. Marie is attending the annual conference that hosts more than 24,000 mining industrial officials and supplies in Toronto.
  
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• LSSU's nursing simulation centre moves

  07-03-2018 22:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Lake Superior State University is moving its nursing simulation centre back to campus in a partnership with War Memorial Hospital that could lead to training opportunities for medical professionals from the Twin Saults.
  
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• Local politicians reaching out on steel tariffs

  07-03-2018 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Terry Sheehan has been explaining the importance of the supply chain to counterparts in the United States for more than a year.
  
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• N. Ont. gets one-third of what is spent province wide

  07-03-2018 21:42 via saultstar.com
  
  There is a steady flow of millions of dollars of work being done on Northern Ontario’s highway infrastructure, but it doesn’t come anywhere near the value of the work being done in southern Ontario.That was one of the hard facts spelled out at the annual spring meeting of the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA) held in Iroquois Falls
  
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• Give-Away! Win tickets to a RETRO PARTY like no other!

  07-03-2018 21:42
  Do you love good food, dancing cash prizes and everything retro? Are you suffering from cabin fever?  Well the Grand Gardens is throwing a Retro Video Dance Party on Saturday, March 31st at their downtown location! Three lucky SaultOnline.com viewers have a chance to win a pair of tickets to a RETRO PARTY like no […]
  
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• LYONS, Winfield (Wince)

  07-03-2018 21:33
  Passed unexpectedly at home on Wednesday March 7, 2018 due to a short illness. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Avery). Caring father of Courtney and Adam (Katie).  Dear son of the late Winfield and Lee Lyons. Brother of Jim (Marilyn), Jane Bennett (Rick), and Karen Kelly (Randy).  Brother-in-law of Danny Avery (Evie), Glynnice Cappellani (Danny), […]
  
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• Thank you to @MYACSSM for their generous donation to support Sault Ste. Marie's first splash pad at Bellevue Park!… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-03-2018 21:29 via twitter.com
  Thank you to @MYACSSM for their generous donation to support Sault Ste. Marie's first splash pad at Bellevue Park!… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• BURMASTER, Alvin Clifford

  07-03-2018 21:20
  Peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in his 93rd year. Devoted husband of Marjorie “Molly” Burmaster and the late Ruth Burmaster. Cherished father of Suzanne Bittner (Steve). Loving brother of late Alfred (late Mildred), late Orville (Ardith), late Adeline Witty (late Grant), late Gerry Fleming (late Larry) […]
  
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• GONNEVILLE, Kenneth

  07-03-2018 21:05
  The family of Ken regrets to announce his peaceful passing at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 68. Loved husband and soul mate to Debbie for 43 years. Proud and loving father of Kerry Nathrop, Jason (Rachel Wardell) and LeeAnn (Guy Beauchesne). Beloved Papa of David, Bobby, Millan, […]
  
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• PHILION, Claude

  07-03-2018 20:52
  Passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on Monday March 5, 2018 at the age of 57. Survived by his loving wife Christine Pierce. Lovingly remembered by his sons, Paul and Donnie. Predeceased by his parents Rene and Laurette Philion. Brother of Jeanette Tremblay, late Cyril, late Leo, Diane Deschene, Dan (Betty), Claudette (Ray) Raymond, […]
  
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• RICE, William Patrick

  07-03-2018 20:42
  Passed away on March 6, 2018 at the age of 57. Beloved son of the late Sam and Paulette Rice. Will be missed and loved by his children Kyle and Kelsey Rice (Mother Claudette), his sister Janet (Shane) McCormick, nieces Shanna and Krista (Ricky) and great-nieces Hailey and Kalan Beckerton. Bill enjoyed playing baseball and […]
  
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• Snowman burns at Lake State

  07-03-2018 20:39 via saultstar.com
  
  A snowman is toast at Lake Superior State University later this month.
  
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• VOGEL, Karl-Heinz

  07-03-2018 20:37
  Passed away February 8, 2018 at the age of 76. Karl passed away while vacationing in Oaxaca, Mexico as the result of a tragic car accident. A celebration of Karl’s life is being held on Sunday March 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites Bay Front, 108 Bay Street, Sault Ste. […]
  
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• BISCEGLIA, Teresa

  07-03-2018 20:29
  Died peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Born in Alife, Italy on March 31, 1926 to Bernardino and Anna Capriata. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfredo Bisceglia. In June of 1954 she immigrated to Canada to join Alfredo. Teresa was a loving and caring person whose home was open to all who […]
  
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• Elliot Tackles Questions In The Sault

  07-03-2018 19:17
  Ontario PC Leadership candidate Christine Elliot made campaign stop in Sault Ste. Marie Tuesday night to field questions from the audience and to spell out why she’s the best person to lead the party into the June 7th Provincial election. Elliot, is a front runner in the leadership race  that takes place March 10th. Elliot […]
  
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• College recognizes academic success

  07-03-2018 19:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Nearly 100 first-year students at Sault College enjoyed a strong fall semester with their studies.
  
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• OPP confirm Sault trio died

  07-03-2018 19:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontario Provincial Police confirm three Sault Ste. Marie residents died in a collision on Highway 69 in early February.
  
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• Syringe used in robberies

  07-03-2018 17:09 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly held a syringe to threaten workers when he took goods from two businesses.
  
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• Court Administration Enforcement Clerk/Court Reporter (Bilingual) - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-03-2018 16:11 via twitter.com
  Court Administration Enforcement Clerk/Court Reporter (Bilingual) - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 25... fb.me/9mcUoUp08

  07-03-2018 15:51 via twitter.com
  On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 25... fb.me/9mcUoUp08
  
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• First ‘Tampon Tuesday’ in the Sault unites women against poverty

  07-03-2018 15:48
  Tampon Tuesday, an event that was started by CTV in London, Ontario in 2009 to support the annual Spring Food Drive, has spread like wildfire across the province and even in other parts of Canada as well. The United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District held the first local Tampon Tuesday event at […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Levi Francis Shawana

  07-03-2018 15:41
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Levi Francis Shawana, 23, who is wanted for: CC 267(A) ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON CC 267(B) ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual […]
  
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• Two Arrested For Armed Robbery With a Syringe

  07-03-2018 15:36
  On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 34 year old William McDonald of Wallace Terrace for robbery and 34 year old Rosemary Pheasant of Hughes Street for possession of stolen property. It is alleged that on February 21st, 2018 Mr. McDonald attended a business in […]
  
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• Sault Ice Hawks Captures a Bronze Medal

  07-03-2018 15:32
  This past weekend the U12 Provincial Petite Sault Ice Hawks attended the 2018 Provincial Ringette Championships Tournament in Waterloo and skated home with the Bronze medal! The team was made-up of 12 dedicated and talented Sault girls (10 and 11 year olds). Competing in a division of 6 tough teams, the Ice Hawks were seeded […]
  
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• On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 34 year old... fb.me/GCP7tDJi

  07-03-2018 15:31 via twitter.com
  On March 5th, 2018 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 34 year old... fb.me/GCP7tDJi
  
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• Latest Data Shows Opioid-Related Deaths Continue to Increase

  07-03-2018 15:02
  Ontario Moving Quickly to Expand Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Programs Ontario is expanding access to addiction and harm reduction services across the province, as the latest data shows that opioid-related deaths continue to rise. There were 1,053 opioid-related deaths in Ontario from January to October 2017, compared with 694 during the same time period in 2016 […]
  
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• Most Canadians can’t name achievements of famous women: poll

  07-03-2018 14:31
  TORONTO — A new poll suggests Canadians have a lot to learn about the accomplishments of some of the country’s most famous women. The survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Historica Canada found the majority of Canadians couldn’t name the achievements of such famous women as Emily Carr and Lucy Maud Montgomery. Only 37 […]
  
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• Thunderbirds get second place in the West

  07-03-2018 13:54
  The final week of the regular season officially kicked off for the Soo Thunderbirds on Tuesday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre as they took on the Rayside Balfour Canadians in a battle for first place in the NOJHL’s West Division. The Thunderbirds, who had two games remaining on their regular season schedule, needed […]
  
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• Reports indicate Toronto police interviewed McArthur years before arrest

  07-03-2018 11:25
  TORONTO — Multiple media outlets report that Toronto police had interviewed and released an alleged serial killer years before he was arrested. The Toronto Star reports that Bruce McArthur was brought in for questioning in 2014, while The Globe and Mail reports that it happened in 2013. Both newspapers cite anonymous sources and report that McArthur was […]
  
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• Watermain Breaks At Queen and Shannon

  07-03-2018 02:41
  At approximately 7:30PM on March 06, 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 traffic […]
  
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• Canadian Federation of Agriculture president, Bruce Mines beef farmer Ron Bonnett fears Trump’s tactics will spark trade war

  07-03-2018 00:20 via saultstar.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump’s boast that “trade wars are good” are fighting words for Ron Bonnett.The Canadian Federation of Agriculture president and Bruce Mines beef farmer, who as an adviser to Canadian NAFTA negotiators has been virtually on the front lines of what have often been frosty talks, said he indeed fears the “beginning of sort of a t
  
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