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• Steel workers in the Sault used to bad news, anxious about tariff threats

  13-03-2018 22:46
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — David Beauregard shrugs as he walks out of the Algoma Steel plant during an afternoon shift change. “It’s scary,” he said, describing the mixture of resignation and worry he and his colleagues have felt since President Donald Trump began talking about restricting Canadian steel imports. A steel tariff would have devastating consequences […]
  
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• Chamber partners with Hamilton and Windsor to pen letter to Trudeau, will meet with him this week in the Sault

  13-03-2018 22:33
  Sault Ste. Marie, Windsor-Essex Regional, and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce Offer Recommendations to Prime Minister Trudeau to Help Save Steel Jobs The Sault Ste. Marie, Windsor-Essex Regional and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce have provided a number of recommendations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intended to aid Canada’s steel industry and save jobs. The recommendations are […]
  
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• Woman arrested at pharmacy for alleged forged prescription

  13-03-2018 21:58
  Female Arrested for Uttering Forged Prescription On March 11th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 24 year old Reta Wanamker of Sixth Line East for uttering a forged document. It is alleged that on March 11th, the accused attended a local pharmacy where she attempted to […]
  
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• Woman arrested for attempting to cash stolen cheque worth $2,700

  13-03-2018 21:50
  Female Arrested for Uttering Forged Document On March 11th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 29 year old Brianna Howard of Taskar Drive for uttering a forged document. It is alleged that on January 3rd, 2018 the accused attempted to cash a fraudulent cheque for over […]
  
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• FULLER, James Raymond (Jimmy)

  13-03-2018 21:19
  At the Sault Area Hospital on Monday March 12, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Dearest husband of Laurie Barbeau and loving father and best “Bud” of Mere Barbeau. Son of the late Bob & Pearl Fuller and son-in-law of Donna & Leo Niemi. Brother of Rob (Jill) and Jack. Brother-in-law of Fred Barbeau, […]
  
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• OPP track and arrest 2 who fled into bush after ditching a stolen vehicle

  13-03-2018 21:12
  STOLEN VEHICLE FROM BLIND RIVER-MALE AND FEMALE ARRESTED (BLIND RIVER, ON)- On March 12, 2018, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of vehicle in downtown core of the Town of Blind River. The vehicle was observed travelling eastbound on Highway 17 […]
  
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• Amber Alert issued for missing 10-year-old Montreal boy

  13-03-2018 19:53
  Montreal police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing boy. Investigators are seeking the public’s help in finding 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou, who was last seen on Monday at about noon. It is believed he was headed to a friend’s house. The boy’s parents live in the north-end borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Police say the boy, who is black, […]
  
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• Teens cause $20,000 damage at ‘uncontrolled’ house party in B.C.: police

  13-03-2018 19:48
  VANCOUVER — What police are describing as an “uncontrolled” house party in West Vancouver has caused about $20,000 in damage after a teenaged girl rented the home online. West Vancouver police say the owners of the house do not want to pursue criminal charges and the family of the girl who rented it have agreed […]
  
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• Paramedics still seeking contract with city

  13-03-2018 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Paramedics is Sault Ste. Marie will have to wait a little longer before a labour relations board determines whether they are in a legal strike position.
  
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• On March 11th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/3V6wUGA2G

  13-03-2018 19:34 via twitter.com
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• On March 11th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 24... fb.me/HNTPxL2W

  13-03-2018 19:34 via twitter.com
  On March 11th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 24... fb.me/HNTPxL2W
  
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• Female Arrested Uttering Forged Document #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  13-03-2018 19:34 via twitter.com
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• Female Arrested for Uttering Forged Prescription #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  13-03-2018 19:34 via twitter.com
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• One charged in two-vehicle accident

  13-03-2018 19:32 via saultstar.com
  
  An 87-year-old woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with life threatening injuries early Tuesday morning after a two vehicle crash occurred at Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue.
  
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• Life Threatening Injuries in Great Northern Road Collision

  13-03-2018 19:26
  Today at approximately 9:30 officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue. A Green Hyundai Santa Fe carrying a driver and one passenger was travelling Northbound on Great Northern Road and attempted to turn […]
  
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• Anti-Indigenous racism normalized in northeastern Ontario city: rights commissioner

  13-03-2018 19:23
  TORONTO — Racism against Indigenous people in the northeastern Ontario city of Timmins appears to be both pervasive and normalized, the province’s chief human rights commissioner said this week. Speaking after a fact-finding mission to the region, Renu Mandhane said everyday incidents experienced by First Nations people include being unduly scrutinized in stores or at […]
  
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• Today at approximately 9:30 officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/5KiVN1ej8

  13-03-2018 19:19 via twitter.com
  Today at approximately 9:30 officers with the Traffic Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service... fb.me/5KiVN1ej8
  
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• Collision at Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  13-03-2018 19:19 via twitter.com
  Collision at Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Do you know someone who should be nominated for a Walk of Fame award? Deadline to submit is March 31.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  13-03-2018 18:55 via twitter.com
  Do you know someone who should be nominated for a Walk of Fame award? Deadline to submit is March 31.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Primary Care Paramedic - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/Tv6qgdaYpz

  13-03-2018 18:54 via twitter.com
  
  Primary Care Paramedic - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/Tv6qgdaYpz
  
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• Homegrown family business distinguished with one of Canada’s Best Managed highest honours

  13-03-2018 18:30
  McDougall Energy Inc., an Esso-branded reseller headquartered out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently received the honour of being named a Platinum Club Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This nationally-recognized award distinguishes those businesses who have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. The award recognizes the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and […]
  
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• CRAWFORD, Douglas Norman

  13-03-2018 18:17
  With deep sadness his family announces Doug’s death at Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 2018, in his 72nd year. Left to mourn him are his wife, Joanne (Bergeron) and his daughter, Kenna (fiancé Jamie). Predeceased by his father, William, mother, May (Nee Ray) and stepfather, John Moore.  His is survived by his sister, […]
  
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• Students abused by other students at residential schools to be compensated: Bennett

  13-03-2018 18:00
  OTTAWA — More than 200 former residential school students who suffered abuse at the hands of other students will receive compensation from the federal government. Crown-Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government is embarking on a negotiated settlement with 240 students who she says may not have received fair compensation under the previous process. Under the Indian […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie kids heading to World Robotics Championship - CBC.ca

  13-03-2018 17:11 via cbc.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie kids heading to World Robotics Championship
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  If robots are the future, then a team of kids from Sault Ste. Marie is already meeting the future head-on. Team iSMAK from F.H. Clergue School in Sault Ste. Marie recently beat out dozens of other teams at the VEX provincial championship. Women ...and more »
  
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• Vehicle Hits The Golden Arches

  13-03-2018 16:35
  A medical emergency caused the driver of a minivan to lose control of the vehicle and smashing into the McDonald’s sign on Great Northern Road Tuesday morning. The vehicle climbed a steep snowbank before hitting the pole holding up the huge sign. EMS on scene tell SaultOnline.com that the two senior passengers in the vehicle, […]
  
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• Looking for something fun to do this March Break? The @JRCCPool is offering some public free swims! Visit… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  13-03-2018 16:16 via twitter.com
  Looking for something fun to do this March Break? The @JRCCPool is offering some public free swims! Visit… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Two Vehicle Crash Great Northern and Northern Ave.

  13-03-2018 15:13
  At least one person, possibly another was sent by ambulance to Hospital following a two vehicle crash at Great Northern Road and Northern Ave Tuesday morning at around 9:30am. Sault Ste. Marie Police Services, Fire Services and EMS attended to the scene. SaultOnline.com can confirm at least one person was sent by ambulance. Damage to […]
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March…

  13-03-2018 14:35 via twitter.com
  Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March…
  
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• Could This Happen in Ontario Too?

  13-03-2018 14:32
  Quebec to ban high-sugar, high-alcohol drinks from grocery, convenience stores QUEBEC — The Quebec government will move to ban sales of sugary, high-alcohol beverages in convenience and grocery stores. Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux will introduce an amendment to his bill seeking to modernize the province’s alcohol and gaming legislation. The new rules would apply […]
  
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• Trump stresses desire for quick NAFTA deal in phone chat with Trudeau

  13-03-2018 14:31
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged the quick completion of the NAFTA negotiations in a phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, amid indications the U.S. wants a deal wrapped up this spring. Trudeau called his American counterpart during a tour of aluminum facilities in Quebec, on a day the prime minister did […]
  
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• We want to hear from you! The #Stormwater Financing Study is underway and we need your input. Fill out the survey a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  13-03-2018 14:20 via twitter.com
  We want to hear from you! The #Stormwater Financing Study is underway and we need your input. Fill out the survey a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Outdoor rinks closed for season

  13-03-2018 14:17 via saultstar.com
  
  The city has closed its outdoor rinks for the season.
  
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• Pass the bucket -for Special Olympics

  13-03-2018 14:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Members of local law enforcementagencies will be passing around thebucket at Wednesday’s Soo Greyhoundgame.
  
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• Ice Breaking Begins !

  13-03-2018 11:58
  The Coast Guard started breaking ice in the lower St Marys River in preparation for the 2018 shipping season. To date, icebreaking activity was focused in the lower river, south of Munuscong (Mud) Lake.  This Friday, the Coast Guard will extend their icebreaking activity into the southern half of the West Neebish Channel, working from […]
  
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• Province unveils name and branding for marijuana shops, some find the effort too ‘blunt’

  13-03-2018 06:02
  The LCBO has updated it’s public information website with the name, logo, Board of Directors and online strategy for legal pot in Ontario. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment for the lack of creativity and the underwhelming branding rolled out for the new government regulated ‘Ontario Cannabis Store’. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ From www.lcbocannabisupdates.com […]
  
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• Province unveils name and branding for marijuana shops, some find the effort too blunt

  13-03-2018 06:02
  The LCBO has updated it’s public information website with the name, logo, Board of Directors and online strategy for legal pot in Ontario. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment for the lack of creativity and the underwhelming branding rolled out for the new government regulated ‘Ontario Cannabis Store’. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ From www.lcbocannabisupdates.com […]
  
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• Outdoor rinks closed for the season

  13-03-2018 06:00
  Public Service Announcement- City outdoor rinks closed for the season Outdoor ice rinks operated by the City of Sault Ste. Marie are now closed for the season due to weather conditions. These rinks include: Esposito Rink – Queen Street West Merrifield Rink – Henrietta Street Anna McCrea Rink – Mark Street Art Jennings Speed Skating […]
  
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• Spruce Haven owner defends zoo

  13-03-2018 04:59 via saultthisweek.com
  Helen Marshall is watching her dream turn into a nightmare.
  
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• Individual action said crucial to water health

  13-03-2018 04:53 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition encourages Algoma residents to learn about and do their part to preserve local bodies of water, particularly from nutrient pollution.
  
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• Women's Day focuses on gender parity

  13-03-2018 04:46 via saultthisweek.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce held its seventeenth annual Women in Business Breakfast on March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.
  
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• High school athletics 'life altering'

  13-03-2018 04:41 via saultthisweek.com
  
  High school athletics can change a student's life.
  
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• Let's Code Bootcamp registration soon closed

  13-03-2018 04:26 via saultthisweek.com
  Registration for Sault Ste. Marie’s first ever “Let’s Code Algoma” iOS bootcamp closes Monday, March 19.
  
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• Former Sault Police Chief Barry King remains upbeat despite serious health issues

  13-03-2018 03:57
  Former Sault Ste. Marie Police Chief Barry King, is fighting serious health issues according to a post on his Facebook. King was appointed Chief of Sault Police Services in 1987 and retired in 1995. It states, “Barry has undergone extensive testing and been seeing specialists. He has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, along with […]
  
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• UNIFOR issues update on labour dispute with city

  13-03-2018 02:19
  After an all-day hearing at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) there is still no decision on whether paramedics employed in the EMS division of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are in a legal strike position. “Unifor has proposed a solution that we hope will foster discussions as a means to avoid any disruption in […]
  
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• Part of effort to ensure lineage of Michipicoten Island herd does not disappear

  13-03-2018 02:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Thanks to luck, skill, funding from private organizations and the persistence of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN), one more bull caribou now calls the most remote freshwater island in the world, Lake Superior’s Caribou Island, his home. That particular caribou had been living on Michipicoten Island with another bull and two females. Late last year,
  
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• Unifor proposes solution to avoid paramedic strike in Sault Ste. Marie - Canada NewsWire (press release)

  13-03-2018 00:55 via newswire.ca
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  Unifor proposes solution to avoid paramedic strike in Sault Ste. Marie
  Canada NewsWire (press release)
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, March 12, 2018 /CNW/ - After an all-day hearing at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) there is still no decision on whether paramedics employed in the EMS division of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are in a legal strike ...
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• Unifor proposes solution to avoid paramedic strike in Sault Ste. Marie - Markets Insider

  13-03-2018 00:47 via markets.businessinsider.com
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  Unifor proposes solution to avoid paramedic strike in Sault Ste. Marie
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  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, March 12, 2018 /CNW/ - After an all-day hearing at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) there is still no decision on whether paramedics employed in the EMS division of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are in a legal strike ...
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