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• A brief look at provincial approaches to recreational marijuana sales

  20-03-2018 23:20
  Manitoba on Tuesday tabled legislation outlining its plans for the sale of cannabis once the federal government legalizes recreational marijuana later this year. Here’s a look at provincial and territorial plans to date: — British Columbia has set the age of consumption at 19. Retail sales to be allowed through public and private stores, but retail licences […]
  
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• Progress in NAFTA talks: Canadian ambassador cites movement, reason for optimism

  20-03-2018 23:00
  WASHINGTON — Substantial progress has been made in the NAFTA discussions over the last few days, Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Tuesday as he admitted feeling more hopeful than he has in some time. “I’m optimistic. I am confident that we are going to move forward,” David MacNaughton told a gathering of the American […]
  
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• Dine in the Dark, to Shine a Light at Algoma University

  20-03-2018 22:14
  Algoma U Hosts Shine the Light Fundraiser (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – March 20, 2018): The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Local Committee of Algoma University will be shining a light on women’s education in the developing world on March 24th in a Shine a Light dinner fundraiser, from 6:30pm – 10:00pm in the […]
  
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• Sports and musical collectibles exchanged for drugs: Calgary Police

  20-03-2018 21:28
  Calgary Police have recovered a number of collectibles including a framed jersey signed by former hockey legend Gordie Howe as part of a drug investigation. Investigators arrested a man late last month and say they believe stolen property was exchanged for drugs over a period of nine days. Police recovered cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and cannabis, as well as counterfeit […]
  
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• Google launches news initiative to support media, combat fake news

  20-03-2018 21:00
  TORONTO — Google is rolling out a news initiative aimed at supporting quality journalism by stopping the spread of fake news and helping publishers pick up more subscribers. The technology company says the $300-million initiative will adjust algorithms and use new services to make users see links from publications they pay for higher up in […]
  
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• Office Assistant - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/L8CcvyvLbJ

  20-03-2018 20:45 via twitter.com
  
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• Mechanic Apprentice - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/PzJPZHprOa

  20-03-2018 20:44 via twitter.com
  
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• Brrr! Councillors say -30C is cold enough to launch warming shelter plan

  20-03-2018 20:44 via saultstar.com
  
  While Environment Canada issues extreme cold warnings when temperatures plummet to -40C, city councillors are urging the city’s emergency management coordinator to do it sooner.
  
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• JONES, Lois

  20-03-2018 20:17
  Unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Ownie. Loving mother of Jennifer (John Wishart), Dennis (Donna), Susan Chanda (Bob), Terry, John (Giselle) and Brian. Daughter of the late Gordon and Alma Pickard. Daughter-in-law of the late John and Rose Jones. Grandma […]
  
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• FERGUSON, Alexandra (Alexis) Elizabeth

  20-03-2018 20:13
  Suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital, with her family by her side on Monday, March 19, 2018, in her 74th years. Beloved wife and best friend for over 51 years to Bill Ferguson. Proud mother of Liz Ferguson (Marcel Rouleau) and Jon Ferguson (Teresa). Proud Gramma of Josilyn, Madeleine, Gavin, Mya and the late Jenna. […]
  
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• Ontario Health Coalition applauds Ontario’s NDP policy initiative for Public Dental Care

  20-03-2018 19:53
  “Public dental care to cover everyone is welcome news from NDP Leader Andrea Horwath,” says Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition. “We stand in full support of public dental care. Expanding the principles of Medicare to include dental care makes sense, it’s long overdue. A public dental plan, like public health care, […]
  
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• Sault College wants arena on campus

  20-03-2018 19:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College wants the city to consider building a new ice pad on their campus.
  
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• McLEOD, George Angus

  20-03-2018 19:21
  With heavy hearts, our family wishes to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday March 18, 2018 in his 88th year. George was the loving husband of the late Ethel (nee Connor), dearest friend of the late Jeannette Maccarone and dear friend of Mary Fiset. […]
  
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• REDMOND, Barbara

  20-03-2018 19:01
  It is with great sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Barbara, who was in the arms of her daughter on Saturday March 17, 2018 in her 85th year, at home. Reunited with the love of her life, the late Garry Redmond. Predeceased by her mother Isabelle Pyykonen (Dida). Loving mother of Michael Redmond (Laurie) […]
  
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• ELATE wins 5 of 13 awards, STW cops 2 prizes

  20-03-2018 18:52 via saultstar.com
  
  Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble (ELATE) will compete in the Theatre Ontario Drama Festival in London, Ont., in May after winning the top spot at the 2018 QUONTA Drama Festival.ELATE left QUONTA with five of the 13 awards, including outstanding production, outstanding director and outstanding actress in a leading role. It also won the outstandi
  
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• Gobble up for good cause

  20-03-2018 18:32 via saultstar.com
  
  The Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie hosts an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the next four weekends at the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority sugar shack, 1100 Fifth Line East. Proceeds go to children’s charities in Sault Ste. Marie. Opening day is Saturday, and the event runs every Saturday and Sunday until April 15. The sugar s
  
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• PINE, Karen Jennifer

  20-03-2018 18:27
  ∼1971 – 2018∼  It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Jennifer Pine, resident of Garden River First Nation. The creator quietly and peacefully called her home on Wednesday, March 15, 2018. Karen had a calling to venture many places and meet many people across Canada but, settled […]
  
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• Public forum on opioid addiction held in Sault Ste. Marie - Sudbury ... - CBC.ca

  20-03-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
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  Opioid addiction was front and centre at a public forum called Healing Our Community in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday night.
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• Public forum on opioid addiction held in Sault Ste. Marie - CBC.ca

  20-03-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
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  Public forum on opioid addiction held in Sault Ste. Marie
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  Opioid addiction was front and centre at a public forum called Healing Our Community in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday night. The city has been smarting for the last month since a documentary called Steel Town Down, which focused on opioid addiction in the ...
  Sault Ste. Marie Seeks Mobile Payment Solution for Parking MachinesiPhone in Canada (press release) (blog)
  Smoke Pigs Not Cigs To Stop Smoking In Sault Ste. Marie9&10
  
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• Crossing guard not warranted

  20-03-2018 18:11 via saultstar.com
  
  No crossing guard is warranted near St. Basil Catholic Elementary School, a report to council states.
  
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• MOLLAME, Giovanni

  20-03-2018 18:10
  Peacefully at the FJ Davey Home, on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of Salvatore (Sam) Mollame (Connie), Rosa and Clara Spadafora (Luigi). Adoring grandfather of John, Anna and Sara. Son of the late Salvatore and Rosa Mollame. Son-in-law of the late Francesco and […]
  
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• More pay and display downtown

  20-03-2018 18:08 via saultstar.com
  
  City council has approved the purchase of 20 additional pay and display parking units for downtown.
  
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• Coast Guard announces break out of Whitefish Bay

  20-03-2018 14:49
  Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.-  U.S. and Canadian icebreaking vessels will begin the break out of the upper St Marys River and Whitefish Bay on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley, Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, and Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay will pass through the Poe Lock.  The three icebreakers will depart the […]
  
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• Thunderbirds fall to Eagles in game 2

  20-03-2018 14:29
  After taking game 1 of the NOJHL’s West Division semifinal series by a score of 4-3 in overtime against the Soo Eagles last Saturday, the Soo Thunderbirds were hoping to take a 2-0 series lead in game 2 on Monday night. On Monday night, the Soo Thunderbirds dropped a 3-2 decision to the Soo Eagles […]
  
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• Take the #Stormwater survey and let us know what you think! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March…

  20-03-2018 14:22 via twitter.com
  Take the #Stormwater survey and let us know what you think! saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March…
  
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• Concerned citizens holding public information session about grandfathering clause of animal control by-law

  20-03-2018 12:48
  Sault Ste Marie – City Council has voted to grandfather Spruce Haven Zoo into the new animal control by-law, which will otherwise prohibit zoos from operating within Sault Ste. Marie. They believe that in making this decision, City Council did not act in the city’s best interests, as there are a number of legal, safety, […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! A high of 0°C is ... - SooToday.com - SooToday.com

  20-03-2018 11:56 via sootoday.com
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  A high of 0°C is expected today in the city for the start of Spring.and more »
  
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• Warm hearts on cold days bring in the bucks for Pauline’s Place

  20-03-2018 06:10
  Searchmont Resort had no shortage of kind-hearted skiers and staff St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and Pauline’s Place, a local non-profit shelter here in Sault Ste. Marie, was on the receiving end of this generosity. Prior to the weekend, a man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, from our local community requested that Pauline’s Place staff […]
  
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• Man who flew in lawn chair over Calgary plans legal, record-breaking flight

  20-03-2018 04:35
  CALGARY — An Alberta man who was nicknamed “balloonatic” for soaring over the Calgary Stampede grounds in a lawn chair held aloft with helium balloons says he’s planning a legal flight that would break a skydiving record. Dan Boria says he plans to apply for permits from Transport Canada to launch a high-altitude flight and is midway through getting a hot-air balloonist licence. […]
  
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• Costs up, funds down, 2,400 animals in need

  20-03-2018 04:22 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society’s charitable works and its mandate of local animal control don’t come without cost.
  
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• Shine a Light dinner brings global issues to the Sault

  20-03-2018 04:19 via saultthisweek.com
  WUSC Algoma will host a lantern-lit dinner on Saturday, March 24 to raise awareness of educational issues faced by refugee girls worldwide.
  
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• Council adapts recommendations in CRA report

  20-03-2018 03:20 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie will move towards staffing a minimum of 15 firefighters a shift and eventually examine moving towards a three-station operational model.
  
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• Council establishes new tax ratio policy

  20-03-2018 03:03 via saultstar.com
  
  For the first time since 2009, city council has changed the tax policy for Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Doug Ford tells supporters he can ‘take back’ province from the Liberals

  20-03-2018 02:49
  TORONTO — Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to “take back this province” at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month. Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto on Monday night, Ford said he believes he can build a majority government […]
  
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• City adopts Fire Master Plan and Risk Assessment Plan

  20-03-2018 02:44
  City council spent most of tonight talking about the fire comprehensive risk assessment and the fire master plan. It’s a comprehensive evaluation of a fire department’s current operations, staffing and service delivery, an assessment of current services in relation to legislated standards and municipal best practices and the creation of a strategic, multi-year plan to […]
  
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• To grow business means residential will have to pay more taxes

  20-03-2018 00:12
  Long term tax policy is a very tricky and hard to understand formula as was articulated tonight at city council. Fact is commercial and industrial tax rates are coming down and residential will have to pick up the slack. The one solution was that we as a city must grow our assessment base. Growth in […]
  
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