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• APH, city, must now decide where to locate 4 new needle drop containers; needle numbers, access to service key factors

  04-04-2018 23:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Four new needle drop bins are on their way — now it’s a matter of pinpointing where to put them.Algoma Public Health and the City of Sault Ste. Marie have been crunching figures, gauging the numbers of needles collected at two existing bins as well as where stray sharps are spotted throughout Sault Ste. Marie and its surrounding area.The new bins m
  
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• PAQUETTE, John

  04-04-2018 23:04
  (November 29, 1943 – April 3, 2018) Peacefully passed into the arms of his Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, in his 75th year. He leaves behind the love of his life, Carol, his wife of 52 years. Cherished and much loved father of Michael (Cheryl Anne), Marc (Kathryn), Paul (Debbie), and Daniel (Carrie). Loving grandpa […]
  
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• Privacy commissioner calls for more legal remedies to harmful personal information

  04-04-2018 22:48
  TORONTO — Canada’s privacy commissioner says he believes Parliament should put in place new legislated remedies to deal with potential harms from having personal information widely and easily available on the internet. Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien says Canada doesn’t explicitly recognize a “right to be forgotten,” as in the European Union. But Therrien thinks Canada’s privacy laws could be used […]
  
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• Acosta commits to Northland College

  04-04-2018 22:18
  The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that forward Alex Acosta has committed to play for the Northland College Lumberjacks hockey club for the 2018-2019 season. Acosta, who is one of two 1997 birth year players on this year’s Thunderbirds roster, finished third in team goals (16) and fourth in team points (37) during the 2017-2018 […]
  
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• Sault North Rotary’s Trip of the Month Winner!

  04-04-2018 22:05
    The 4th of 12 draws for the 2018 Sault North Rotary Club, was held Wednesday April 4th,2018, at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. On the 1st Wednesday of each month, there is a draw for a trip for two as well as 2 secondary prizes of $150.00 each After each prize is won, the name […]
  
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• City launches second RFP for naming rights

  04-04-2018 21:37 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is hopingthat issuing a second round request forproposal for the city’s premier sportsand entertainment centre.
  
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• LEBLANC, John Alexander

  04-04-2018 21:26
  It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his wife Betty in 1965. Dear father of Kathy (Steve), Karen (Steve), Lori and Kim (Ian). Proud grandpa to Melissa (Rob) and Jason. Great grandfather to Hannah. In honouring our father’s […]
  
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• Data of 620,000 Canadians improperly shared with consulting firm: Facebook

  04-04-2018 21:20
  OTTAWA — Facebook says the data of more than 620,000 Canadians was likely shared improperly with a political consulting company that is at the centre of an international uproar over the use of social-media information for political purposes. In a statement today, the social-media giant estimated 622,161 Facebook users in Canada had their data improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica […]
  
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• SEWARDS, Dr. Harry

  04-04-2018 21:18
  Peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018, in his 86th year. Harry was born on June 23, 1932 in Bridport, England to Frederick and Peggy Sewards. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Frances, his children Richard (Faith), Michael (Angie), and Patricia (Alan), and his grandchildren Sarah […]
  
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• World trading order facing biggest threats since Second World War: Freeland

  04-04-2018 21:13
  OTTAWA — With the winds of a potential China-U.S. trade war gaining strength, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the global trading order that Canada helped create faces its greatest threat since the Second World War. Freeland is offering the dire assessment during a panel discussion in Winnipeg today. Freeland says she will be in […]
  
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• Lower Island Lake residents, Algoma Power meet

  04-04-2018 20:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Power officials meet with Lower Island Lake residents on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Sheehan announces Canada’s increased Investment in Sea Lamprey Control program

  04-04-2018 20:35
  SAULT STE MARIE, ONTARIO (April 4, 2018) – The Government of Canada is committed to preserving our freshwater resources and protecting the Great Lakes from invasive species.  On behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced today the […]
  
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• Driver flees west-end crash

  04-04-2018 20:31 via saultstar.com
  
  A collision at Farwell Terrace and Douglas Street on Wednesday morning is investigated by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.
  
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• Local Special Olympics fundraisers passed and coming up!

  04-04-2018 20:00
  Here are some of the details for our recent and upcoming fundraisers. 50/50 Draw held March 17, 2018 at 9pm in the Lobby of the Essar Centre And the winner was Anne Pagnotta! She took home $1,104! Thanks to everyone that supported this fundraiser – those of you that purchased tickets, and the many athletes […]
  
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• College students help ARCH

  04-04-2018 19:52 via saultstar.com
  
  An upcoming fundraising dinner to help Algoma Residential Community Hospice's pediatric unit is being organized by Sault College students.
  
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• Sault's Bouliane wins architecture award

  04-04-2018 19:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie native's work is being recognized by Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
  
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• Feds provide more money for sea lamprey control

  04-04-2018 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  The war against sea lamprey in the Great Lakes is getting an additional shot of money from the federal government.
  
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• Truck collision closes Hwy 69 at Key River

  04-04-2018 19:07 via saultstar.com
  
  A serious crash involving transports has closed Highway 69 south of Sudbury.The OPP said at its Twitter account that two commercial motor vehicles collided near Key River.Investigators are at the scene, the OPP said, and the highway will remain closed for the time being.Police shared a photo of the crash and warned travellers to think twice about d
  
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• No Blackboards in Sight at the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of RTO/ERO, District 3

  04-04-2018 18:58
  It was a full house at the Royal Canadian Legion on Great Northern Rd Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 for the 50th Anniversary celebration and General Meeting of RTO/ERO – Retired Teachers Ontario. Members of RTO/ERO – District 3, which encompasses the Algoma District, were out in full force to mark their 46th year as an […]
  
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• Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans will cause global disruption, says Soy Canada

  04-04-2018 18:24
  MONTREAL — Canada’s soybean producers say China’s expanded list of tariffs to be applied on U.S. products will cause global disruptions and uncertainty. China retaliated Wednesday against U.S. plans to apply tariffs on 106 imports by issuing a US$50-billion list of U.S. goods including soybeans, whisky, beef, industrial chemicals and small aircraft for possible tariff hikes […]
  
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• 2018 Special Olympics – Local athletes qualify for bowling championships

  04-04-2018 18:23
  Special Olympics Ontario – Sault Ste Marie is very proud and excited to announce that our community has athletes who have qualified to participate in the National Bowling Championships in PEI (May 13-17).  Congratulations to Andrew Evans, Brody Hill and Terry Colizza!   The athletes are so deserving of this great opportunity and a trip of […]
  
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• City commission mulls no-wake zone - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2018 17:29 via sooeveningnews.com
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  City commission mulls no-wake zone
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  This map, courtesy of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, shows an aerial view of the St. Marys River area, including the shipping channel and Voyageur Island Park. By Scott Brand. Wednesday. Posted at 10:45 AM. Share. Armed with petitions, dozens of ...
  
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• Bright spot in a gloomy day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2018 17:22 via sooeveningnews.com
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  Bright spot in a gloomy day
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  One of the Canadian Steamship Lines' more colorful vessels made its way through the Soo Locks into Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon. The CSL St-Laurent dons a mural entitled the Sea Keaper on its boat house. The 740 freighter was decorated in 2017 to ...
  
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• West-end crash probed

  04-04-2018 17:15 via saultstar.com
  
  A collision at Farwell Terrace and Douglas Street on Wednesday morning is investigated by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.
  
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• Algoma Fall Festival wants more visitors

  04-04-2018 17:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Arts Festival Association is starting work on a new strategic plan to help drive more tourists to visit Sault Ste. Marie to attend cultural events presented by the arts group.
  
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• OPP / City Police Join Forces With Local Gun Amnesty

  04-04-2018 15:52
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with participating municipal police services are holding a Gun Amnesty during the month of April. The gun amnesty is for any Ontario resident who wishes to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition. The amnesty is a way to provide citizens with a safe way to […]
  
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• Thefts from Vehicles #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  04-04-2018 15:49 via twitter.com
  Thefts from Vehicles #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has seen an increase in calls for service regarding thefts from vehicles. The… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  04-04-2018 15:49 via twitter.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has seen an increase in calls for service regarding thefts from vehicles.The… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Volunteer success - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-04-2018 14:06 via sooeveningnews.com
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  Volunteer success
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Mayor Anthony Bosbous signed a proclamation during Monday night's City Commission Meeting pledging Sault Ste. Marie's dedication to the National Service Recognition Day. United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula's Brandi MacArthur posed with the ...and more »
  
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• Video game addiction a disease? WHO prepares to codify ‘gaming disorder’

  04-04-2018 14:00
  TORONTO — Lisa Pont has heard plenty of skepticism about video game addiction and whether it’s truly a medical condition that should be classified as a disease, as the World Health Organization plans to officially do in a couple of months. “Some people think it trivializes other diseases. People think, ‘Oh my God, how can […]
  
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• School Boards to Proceed with Construction of New Catholic Schools in Espanola

  04-04-2018 13:49
  The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) trustees have approved the construction of a joint facility that will enhance French and English Catholic education in Espanola. The $25.2 million provided by the Ministry of Education will allow the construction of two distinct schools on the current Sacred […]
  
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• Sault College Celebrates Student Athletes at Annual Awards Night

  04-04-2018 13:39
  Tuesday evening, Sault College held its annual athletic awards night at Grand Gardens North. The evening saw a crowd of student athletes, coaches and distinguished guests gather together to celebrate the achievements of the student athletes both in their sport and the classroom. The 2017-2018 year saw the Cougars field teams in Golf, Cross Country, […]
  
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• Dinner In Support of ARCH Paediatric Unit

  04-04-2018 13:02
  Third year students from Sault College’s Child and Youth Care program are giving back to the community by hosting a fundraising dinner in support of the ARCH Paediatric Unit. Taking place Saturday, April 14, beginning at 5:30 PM at Grand Gardens (Dennis Street location). The event will help to raise the necessary funds to allow […]
  
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• Theft From Vehicles On The Increase

  04-04-2018 12:53
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has seen an increase in calls for service regarding thefts from vehicles.  The thefts have been reported in all areas of the community however, there has been a higher concentration in the East End of town and the McNabb and Pim Street area. In a number of cases, vehicle […]
  
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• Coolant leaks in Straits of Mackinac

  04-04-2018 00:53 via saultstar.com
  
  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Submerged cables that carried electricity between Michigan’s two peninsulas were shut down after leaking about 550 gallons (2080 litres)
  
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• Auditor again flags pension fund for military reservists as ‘problematic’

  04-04-2018 00:37
  OTTAWA — A pension fund for Canadian military reservists is once again being flagged by Canada’s auditor general as being “problematic.” In a recent commentary on the federal government’s 2016-17 financial audits, the auditor’s office says it is unable to provide assurances the reserve force pension plan’s financial statements are free of significant error. It’s a problem that […]
  
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• Festival of Beer organizer Steve Alexander basks in showcasing burgeoning breweries

  04-04-2018 00:12 via saultstar.com
  
  It could be dubbed a licence to swill.Festival of Beer — Part 007 GoldenEye PA is slated for April 21, noon to 7 p.m., and held again this year at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.Organizer Steve Alexander is keeping with the tried and true practice of bringing fledgling breweries into the fold. “We’re really trying to get to some of them that ar
  
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