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• Federal, B.C. privacy czars team up to investigate Facebook and AggregateIQ

  05-04-2018 23:58
  OTTAWA — The federal and British Columbia privacy commissioners are joining forces to investigate Facebook and Canadian political consultancy AggregateIQ — two firms at the centre of an international uproar over the unauthorized use of social-media data. The controversy involves allegations of the improper use of private Facebook information to help support major political wins, including Donald Trump’s 2016 U.S. presidential ca
  
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• Senators fear legal pot will hike number of Canadians barred entry to U.S.

  05-04-2018 23:35
  OTTAWA — Meetings with American officials have done nothing to calm the fears of Conservative senators that legalization of marijuana could exponentially increase the number of Canadians barred for life from entering the United States. Indeed, Sen. Claude Carignan says the meetings have confirmed their suspicion that the Trudeau government has been playing down the potential impact of […]
  
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• General orders new review of troubled flight that led to sexual assault charges

  05-04-2018 23:23
  OTTAWA — Gen. Jonathan Vance has ordered a second investigation into the events surrounding a military flight in December that resulted in sexual assault charges against former NHL player Tiger Williams. The new investigation is expected to be broader than the first conducted by the Royal Canadian Air Force soon after the flight, which was […]
  
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• PISTOR, Rosalia (nee SIMON)

  05-04-2018 22:42
  As she wished, Rose passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in her 88th year. Beloved wife and soulmate of Lino for 67 years. Cherished mother of Frank (Margaret), John, Lino (Wendy), Eugene (Pat), Vincent (Terri), Kevin (Kimberley), Stasia (David Jaffray) and Giacomo. Devoted Momka of Andrea […]
  
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• Dr. Alan McLean and Dr. Sarah White serve a weekly drop-in clinic at the Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) on Gore Street

  05-04-2018 22:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Two Sault Ste. Marie physicians are being recognized by the North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) as Healthy Change Champions. Dr. Alan McLean and Dr. Sarah White provide physician coverage at a weekly drop-in clinic that operates each Thursday at the Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) on Gore Street.“Thanks to McLean and White, pa
  
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• Commons committee recommends better settlement services for vulnerable refugees

  05-04-2018 22:08
  OTTAWA — A commons committee says Canada needs to increase its refugee resettlement targets and offer more robust services to vulnerable groups like the Yazidis. The federal Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration delivered its report last week on a study it conducted looking at resettlement issues faced by Yazidi women and children in Canada. […]
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update

  05-04-2018 21:52
  The City of Sault Ste Marie released the following statement in regards to Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) labour Disruption. Representatives from the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) met in Toronto yesterday before the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to discuss and present the terms and conditions of the Essential Service […]
  
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• Canada not on board plan to ban “dirty fuel” use on Arctic shipping routes

  05-04-2018 21:43
  OTTAWA — The Canadian government wants more study on the impact of eliminating heavy fuel oil in the Arctic before it signs onto an international agreement to ban its use. It has been 16 months since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and then-U.S. President Barack Obama jointly committed to phase down the use of heavy fuel oils […]
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/April…

  05-04-2018 21:18 via twitter.com
  Unifor Local 1359 (Paramedics) Labour Disruption Update saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/April…
  
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• Mackinac Spill Still Under Investigation

  05-04-2018 20:42
  The Coast Guard, in coordination with local, state and federal partners, is working with the American Transmission Company to respond to a leak from a utility line in the Straits of Mackinac, approximately two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. The Coast Guard received notification that an electrical line cased with mineral oil might be […]
  
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• Northland salutes military song with reprise

  05-04-2018 20:20 via saultstar.com
  
  Bob Shami made sure to make room for a special song when Northland Barbershop Chorus presents its annual show on Saturday.
  
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• Trudeau says G7 summit chance to show citizens they can have confidence in future

  05-04-2018 19:59
  QUEBEC — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the usefulness of the annual G7 summit, which is being held this year in Charlevoix, Que. Trudeau said today the G7 meeting is a chance for leaders of the world’s most-developed economies to discuss issues such as inclusive growth, jobs, the environment and the successful integration of women in the […]
  
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• Random police checks should be banned: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

  05-04-2018 19:58
  HALIFAX — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is renewing his call for a ban on all random police checks, saying the practice — sometimes known as carding — is a form of systemic racism. Singh made the announcement today in a predominantly black neighbourhood in Halifax’s north end, where he was joined by local activists and Nova […]
  
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• Trudeau hopes for good NAFTA news as U.S. plays down potential deal in Peru

  05-04-2018 19:57
  QUEBEC — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a cautiously optimistic assessment of free trade talks between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico on Thursday, even as White House officials appeared to dampen expectations for a breakthrough in Peru next week. Trudeau said negotiations toward a new North American Free Trade Agreement appeared to be making good […]
  
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• Sudbury man dead in Hwy 69 collision

  05-04-2018 19:56 via saultstar.com
  
  A 53-year-old man from Sudbury has been identified as the driver who died in a collision on Highway 69 South on Wednesday.Eugene Coon, the driver of a northbound transport, was killed in the crash. The driver of the second transport was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Members of the West Parry Sound detachment of the Ontario P
  
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• United Way Pedals for Possibilities

  05-04-2018 19:22
  United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is excited to have the support of RAM Fitness and Cycling Studio for the Pedals for Possibilities event this spring. Pedals for Possibilities is a cycling event where our Campaign Chair Sonny Spina will be riding 283 kilometres over 2 days to raise both funds and awareness […]
  
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• Rescind Small Business Tax Increases : Ontario’s Chambers

  05-04-2018 19:01
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the province’s Chamber Network in 135 communities is calling on the Ontario Government to remove two proposed tax reforms that will cost employers nearly half a billion dollars in new taxes from the […]
  
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• Man dies, students hurt in crash

  05-04-2018 17:55 via saultstar.com
  
  High school students from Blind River were hurt when their school bus was rear-ended by a SUV just east of Spragge on Thursday morning.
  
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• Poetry Month reception - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2018 17:38
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  Poetry Month reception
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  A reception featuring the work of Lake Superior State University creative writing students opened National Poetry Month at LSSU on April 3. The exhibit Lost & Found features visual erasure poems by ENGL 223 students Leah Bartz, Ky Dubeau, Elizabeth ...and more »
  
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• City Re-issues Naming Rights RFP for Sault Ste. Marie Event Centre - SooToday.com

  05-04-2018 17:31
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  City Re-issues Naming Rights RFP for Sault Ste. Marie Event Centre
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  The City is pleased to announce that it has re-issued the RFP and is extending the opportunity to accept applications until May 4, 2018 to secure a corporate sponsor for naming rights. 0. a day ago by: City of Sault Ste. Marie. Updated about 16 hours ...
  
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• Chamber Wants You To “know your power”

  05-04-2018 17:19
  Businesses are invited to join the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce for a ‘KNOW YOUR POWER’ event on April 12th, 2018 to learn about practical energy cost-saving programs that are available for businesses in Ontario. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has partnered with the Ministry of Energy to lead an education campaign to improve awareness of energy conservation and cost saving […]
  
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• GRANGER, Fern (nee Dukes)

  05-04-2018 17:15
  ∼March 27, 1947 – April 2, 2018∼ With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Fern Granger unexpectedly at home on Monday April 2, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved wife and best friend of Grant Granger, loving mother to Andy Taylor (Rebecca), Patti Willick (Kevin), Denise Staricha (Todd), beloved grandmother (gramma) to 15, […]
  
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• SHACC donates to hospice house - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2018 16:30
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  SHACC donates to hospice house
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  The Student Advisory Committee represents their student-based health center, the Sault Health Adolescent Care Center (SHACC). These students volunteer hours of their time to participate in several activities and influence their peers to make healthy ...
  
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• A BIG #thankyou to @saultcollege! Today they donated $2,500 to support @lynnmiller001… instagram.com/p/BhMRM1NB91r/

  05-04-2018 16:13 via twitter.com
  A BIG #thankyou to @saultcollege! Today they donated $2,500 to support @lynnmiller001… instagram.com/p/BhMRM1NB91r/
  
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• Students hurt in bus collision

  05-04-2018 16:12 via saultstar.com
  
  High school students from Blind River were hurt when their school bus was rear-ended by a SUV just east of Spragge on Thursday morning.
  
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• Highway 17 East Closed Near Spragge-Updated

  05-04-2018 15:35
  Update:  At 12:51 p.m., Highway 17 re-opened to two lanes. (TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 17 near the village of Spragge within the […]
  
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• Highway 17 East Closed Near Spragge

  05-04-2018 15:35
  (TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Highway 17 near the village of Spragge within the Township of the North Shore. Both vehicles were travelling eastbound […]
  
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• Calling all singers! Auditions for AFS concert in May!

  05-04-2018 15:25
  Algoma Family Services is excited to be hosting Children’s Mental Health Week in our community from May 7th until May 13th! There will be a number of exciting events to be announced in the coming weeks, one of which will be a concert, featuring a slew of talented local artists and bands. AFS is inviting […]
  
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• A giant feat: Marathoner with dwarfism conquers Boston

  05-04-2018 14:59
  SALEM, Mass. — Most marathoners take 35,000 steps to reach the finish line. John Young needs 80,000. The high school math teacher from Canada is part of a rare and spirited breed of athlete: those who’ve overcome the daunting challenges of dwarfism to conquer the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometre) distance. Many endure not just the usual rigours […]
  
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• Power outages, major collision in southern Ontario due to windstorm

  05-04-2018 14:29
  TORONTO — A powerful windstorm sweeping through southern Ontario and eastern Quebec on Wednesday knocked out power to tens of thousands of people and disrupted travel in the air and on the roads. Environment Canada issued a wind warning for the region, saying residents should brace for hazardous road conditions. The warning was lifted at […]
  
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• Update: Fatal Collision on Highway 69

  05-04-2018 13:33
  On April 4, 2018, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a head-on motor vehicle collision near Key River, on Highway 69 in Henvey Township, Ontario. At this time, Highway 69 in the area of Key River has re-opened to one lane only […]
  
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• Fatal Collision on Highway 69

  05-04-2018 13:33
  On April 4, 2018, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a head-on motor vehicle collision near Key River, on Highway 69 in Henvey Township, Ontario. At this time, Highway 69 in the area of Key River has re-opened to one lane only […]
  
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• Owen Sound & Sault Ste Marie Attack-Greyhounds Open Tonight ... - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

  05-04-2018 12:48
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  Owen Sound & Sault Ste Marie Attack-Greyhounds Open Tonight ...
  Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
  For the 2nd time in as many seasons, the Owen Sound Attack and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds will square off with a berth in the Western Conference Championship Series on the line. After sweeping the London Knights in four straight, the Attack will head ...and more »
  
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• Attack-Greyhounds Open Tonight - Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

  05-04-2018 12:48
  Attack-Greyhounds Open Tonight
  Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
  For the 2nd time in as many seasons, the Owen Sound Attack and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds will square off with a berth in the Western Conference Championship Series on the line. After sweeping the London Knights in four straight, the Attack will head ...
  
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• Cicchello records hat trick in game 3 loss to Canadians

  05-04-2018 12:34
  After losing 3-2 in overtime to the Rayside Balfour Canadians at Chelmsford Arena last Saturday in Game 2 of the NOJHL’s West Division Final series, the Soo Thunderbirds returned to the John Rhodes Community Centre on Wednesday night with the series tied 1-1. Despite battling back from being down 3-1 after the second period, the […]
  
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• Ford scrapping media bus for campaign suggests Tories want him out of the hot seat: experts

  05-04-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s newly minted Progressive Conservative leader will not bring journalists with him on the campaign trail this spring, a rare move experts say suggests the Tories are keen to keep the unpredictable populist politician out of the hot seat as he takes on two more seasoned rivals. Doug Ford’s team said Wednesday the former Toronto city […]
  
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• Trudeau’s environment and economy balancing act to play out on western tour

  05-04-2018 00:37
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking his government’s balancing act between the economy and the environment on a western Canadian road show this week. However, the precariousness of his position between environmental groups, who want no more fossil fuel development, and the oil industry, which is a big driver of the Canadian economy, will be highlighted on the trip. […]
  
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• SteelTown Pride: Affordable legal assistance and guidance

  05-04-2018 00:08
  Navigating the legal system can be tricky, and legal bills, terminology, logistics, and processes can be extremely difficult to understand. That is why this week’s SaultOnline outreach article is devoted to sharing with you the resources available in our community that provide free or reduced fee services to give you fair and equal representation and […]
  
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