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• Some provincial plans to crack down on distracted driving go too far: lawyer

  19-03-2018 23:38
  WINNIPEG — A group that represents defence lawyers says some proposed laws aimed at cracking down on drivers distracted by hand-held electronic devices go too far. Manitoba and Ontario are two provinces planning to let police temporarily suspend the licences of drivers caught using hand-held cellphones and other equipment. The suspension would last three days for a first […]
  
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• PRUCE, Linda Phyllis

  19-03-2018 22:33
  Passed away peacefully and much too soon with family by her side on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 64. Linda is reunited with the love of her life Frank Dwyer. Proud and loving mother of Dean (Carla),  David (April) and caring step mother of Rhonda Salituri (Frank), Stacey Vaillancourt (Jim) and Justin […]
  
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• Theft from Metro caught on camera

  19-03-2018 22:13
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 9th of March 2018 at approximately 3:10 pm a male attended at the Metro food store located at 275 Second Line West. The unidentified male proceeded to take several grocery items that […]
  
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• GRAHAM, Andrew Steven

  19-03-2018 21:52
  We sadly regret to announce the passing of our dad, Andy. He left us on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Extendicare Mapleview.  He will be deeply missed by Kevin (Cally), Jeff (Jennifer), Bryan (Katie), Katie (B.J.) and our mother Joan Graham. Loved by grandchildren Amos, Liberty Rose and Cooper John, Reily and Zara. Andy was […]
  
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• THIBODEAU, Henry Joseph

  19-03-2018 21:47
  It is with sad hearts that we say good night with the passing of Henry Thibodeau on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Loving husband of the late Eva. Loving father of Henrietta McLurg (late Ian), Theresa Thibodeau (John Medina) and now joining his loving wife and their three Angels in Heaven; Anita, Angela, and Andrew. Loving […]
  
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• HENDRIKS, Ineke

  19-03-2018 21:40
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 77. Beloved wife and best friend of Theo for 58 years. Devoted mother of Yvonne Rosset (Richard) and Sylvia Hendriks. Very proud Omi of Nicholas Rosset (Terrilyn) and Eric Rosset. Great Omi of Kara. The loss of such […]
  
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• KURKINIEMI, Pekka Tapio

  19-03-2018 21:02
  Peacefully with his son by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Marketta for 41 years. Loving father of Timo (Leslie), Vesa, late John and Anne. Cherished Ukki of Matti and Michael. Predeceased by his parents Alma and Eemeli Kurkiniemi, brother Matti […]
  
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• LUCK, Robert L. “Bob”

  19-03-2018 20:38
  Peacefully at the FJ Davey Home, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Lillie Luck for 62 years. Cherished and respected father of Bob (Nancy), late Cathy (Keith), John (Patricia) and Tammy Martinsen (Poul). Adored Papa of Jamie (Deana), Robbie (Kait), Tammy, […]
  
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• Maker North Inc. announces new space for all things ‘maker’

  19-03-2018 20:21
  Maker North Inc. has been doing prototyping, design work, and 3D printing, creating innovative products for Science North and Algoma University for a time now. But they are ready to grow into an innovative maker space to respond directly to our local need – to diversify our local economy and start looking to the future, […]
  
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• Driver Doesn’t Stop For RIDE Check, Gets Charged

  19-03-2018 20:00
  (JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, ON)- On March 17, 2018, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) set up a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Lake Huron Drive in Johnson Township (Desbarats). Shortly after 1:30 a.m., police observed a vehicle approach the R.I.D.E. check area at a low rate of speed. The officer attempted to […]
  
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• Uber self-driving vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Arizona; Company stops tests

  19-03-2018 19:57
  TEMPE, Ariz. — Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving vehicle testing, including operations in Toronto, following a fatal pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Arizona. In addition to Toronto, self-driving vehicle testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe said Monday the […]
  
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• ‘For Monica:’ Alberta man opens up on why he helped police catch a killer

  19-03-2018 19:21
  RED DEER, Alta. — Brady Flett says he knew within days of the deaths of an Alberta couple and their daughter that the supposedly grief-stricken son was involved somehow. Flett, though, did not see Jason Klaus as a killer at first, despite details he kept dropping that pointed to Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus having been murdered. “What I wanted to […]
  
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• Ontario budget to include major investments in health care: throne speech

  19-03-2018 18:23
  TORONTO — The final budget before a looming provincial election will offer measures to cut hospital wait times, lower child-care costs and expand mental-health services while reducing the overall deficit, the Ontario government said Monday. The Liberal governments’ speech from the throne, read out by Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdswell, offered no specific numbers for the promised […]
  
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• ROSE, Allen

  19-03-2018 16:45
  ∼November 14, 1940 – March 18, 2018∼ Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday March 18, 2018. Survived by his wife, Dolores and his children, Sheri Calvert and Brad (Kelly). Proud papa of Sara & Rachel Calvert and Autumn & Sophie Rose. Son of the late Horace and Kathleen Rose. In keeping […]
  
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• Brand of lean ground beef recalled due to possible presence of E. coli

  19-03-2018 15:43
  OTTAWA — A brand of lean ground beef is being recalled because of possible E. coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Good Boucher brand beef was sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and P.E.I., but may have also been distributed in other provinces and territories. The agency says the recall […]
  
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• 5G wireless telecommunication corridor slated for Ontario, Quebec

  19-03-2018 15:25
  OTTAWA — The governments of Canada, Ontario and Quebec are partnering with some of the world’s digital heavyweights to usher in the next generation of wireless technology. A $400-million, public-private investment will create a 5G wireless corridor through Canada’s two largest provinces, which will support the growing network of physical devices, vehicles and other objects […]
  
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• Engineering Technician I - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/lrze0WKYzH

  19-03-2018 14:52 via twitter.com
  
  Engineering Technician I - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/lrze0WKYzH
  
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• On March 18th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a... fb.me/1JTFsM6Gw

  19-03-2018 14:49 via twitter.com
  On March 18th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a... fb.me/1JTFsM6Gw
  
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• Two Charged With Theft

  19-03-2018 14:31
  On March 16th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 32 year old Marc Major of Taskar Drive for theft. It is alleged that the accused attended a business in the 600 block of Trunk Road where he selected just under $170 worth of merchandise before leaving […]
  
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• On March 16th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/9ioOfGqHT

  19-03-2018 14:04 via twitter.com
  On March 16th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/9ioOfGqHT
  
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• In the wake of the Barrie tragedy this past weekend - know the signs of CO and ensure to have working CO alarms loc… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  19-03-2018 13:57 via twitter.com
  In the wake of the Barrie tragedy this past weekend - know the signs of CO and ensure to have working CO alarms loc… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• On March 16th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/1XkTEWz3s

  19-03-2018 13:49 via twitter.com
  On March 16th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/1XkTEWz3s
  
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• Police divers to enter river in search of missing Montreal boy

  19-03-2018 10:59
  Montreal police will use divers today to search the Riviere des Prairies to search for Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou a week after the 10-year-old boy left home and disappeared while walking to a friend’s house. Police say divers will enter the river at about 8 a.m. after performing a series of current and ice thickness tests […]
  
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• Experimental pot lab sprouting cannabis-infused drinks, new edibles

  19-03-2018 09:30
  SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Nestled inside Canopy Growth Corp.’s sprawling marijuana facility outside Ottawa is a laboratory where technicians in white lab coats and hair nets bustle about, pipetting fluids into glassware as machinery hums and coloured, three-dimensional graphs flash on nearby screens. The lab is unlike any other in the 15,600-square-metre facility, a so-called dealers licence […]
  
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• Leaning into the action

  19-03-2018 02:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Scott Hill and and his girlfriend’s son, Bradley Marshall, 6, keep keen eyes on the action as the Soo Greyhounds and London Knights gear up for third-period battle Sunday afternoon at Essar Centre. The Hounds clinched their final regular-season match 6-3. The Sault is now slated to open a best-of-seven, OHL Western Conference quarter-final against
  
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• Sault expected to OK city’s first splash pad

  19-03-2018 01:28 via saultstar.com
  
  City council is expected to give the nod Monday night that will officially put a shovel in the ground for the city’s first splash pad.An evaluation committee, which reviewed four proposals submitted during an RFP process to build the splash pad at the city’s premier Bellevue Park, recommends that CRCS Recreation, of Sudbury, be hired to do the job.
  
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• Denis Arthur DesJardins

  19-03-2018 01:18
  June 16, 1943 – March 14, 2018 The family of Denis announce his passing on March 14, 2018 at Algoma Manor. Leaving behind his wife Joan of 54 years and the children he was so proud of Rob (Jeannette), Janet, Bonnie, and Bill. Special grandpa to Ryan, Jade, Adrian and Alyssa. Also, leaving behind his […]
  
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• HODGSON, James Edward ” Huck”

  19-03-2018 01:11
  Peacefully at home on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 58 years to Donna (nee McLarty). Loving father of Susan Cayen (Russell), Ruth-Ann Shaule and Keith Hodgson. Proud grandfather of Lynn Hickey (Scott), Dr. Laura Cayen, Eric Shaule, Ian Shaule, Evan Shaule,    Neil . Shaule, and Adam Hodgson.  Great […]
  
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• BONE, Ron (Ronald) Ashton

  19-03-2018 01:05
  Peacefully on March 17th, 2018 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice, Ron passed on to glory. Much loved husband and best friend of Anne Bone (McAuley), and best father ever to Becky (Len) and Ray (Meredith). Grandchildren Abby, Micah, Hannah, and little Joe will miss their “grumpy” Grampa. Dear son-in-law of Ruth McAuley. Ron will […]
  
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• ROBERTSON, Anne

  19-03-2018 00:47
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview with family by her side on Saturday, March 17, 2018, just short of her 89th birthday. She is gone to be with her favorite golf partner and loving husband Sandy and will be missed by her children Janet Duggan (Dave) and Doug (Laura), her grandchildren Colleen Mogg (Jonathon), Kelly […]
  
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• Ice as far as the eye can see

  19-03-2018 00:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Lake Superior pressure-ridge ice continues to be a fixture Sunday on the shoreline at Montreal River Harbour, north of Sault Ste. Marie. The lake could remain frozen there for quite a while.
  
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