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• Prominent Calgary chef charged with sexual assaulting employee

  03-05-2018 23:39
  CALGARY — Police in Calgary say a prominent local chef and restaurant owner has been charged with sexual assault. Police allege a man followed a 21-year-old employee into a bathroom during a social gathering in January in downtown Calgary. It’s alleged the man cornered the woman in a stall and sexually assaulted her. Police say the woman pushed the man away and […]
  
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• Six-pack of scandal: A half-dozen highlights from a zany day in Trump’s D.C.

  03-05-2018 23:38
  WASHINGTON — Even by the standards of Donald Trump’s Washington, Thursday was a zany day. Little bomblets of news related to the investigations into the president’s inner circle kept dropping so quickly it was hard to keep track. Here’s a summary. — Trump lawyer said to be wiretapped, then not. NBC reported that federal investigators […]
  
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• Alberta delegation in Ottawa secures caribou protection money

  03-05-2018 23:16
  EDMONTON — The federal government says it will provide extra cash to help Alberta live up to Ottawa’s demands on restoring threatened caribou herds. “We’re willing to partner with Alberta in terms of money and we want to work with them,” Jonathan Wilkinson, parliamentary secretary to federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, said Thursday. Wilkinson did […]
  
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• Portable device can detect fentanyl in street drugs within seconds: researchers

  03-05-2018 23:15
  TORONTO — Ontario researchers have teamed up to test a portable device that can detect the presence of potentially deadly fentanyl in street drugs and deliver the results in mere seconds. The scientists at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University have set up the mass spectrometer instrument at the supervised injection site within the Sandy Hill  […]
  
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• Quebec robot named Nao helping students with learning difficulties

  03-05-2018 22:38
  MONTREAL — This isn’t your average teacher assistant. Nao is a little robot which held its own news conference in Montreal on Thursday to outline its own accomplishments, particularly in dealing with students with autism spectrum disorder or those with learning difficulties. The humanoid robot, which has visited elementary and secondary schools in Quebec this year, is composed of cameras, sensors and […]
  
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• Intense exercised linked to hundreds of deaths of racehorses in Ontario, study says

  03-05-2018 22:36
  Intense exercise is a hazard to racehorses in Ontario and has been linked to hundreds of deaths within the industry, according to a new study from the University of Guelph. Peter Physick-Sheard, an emeritus professor of population medicine, examined 1,709 deaths in Ontario’s horse racing industry between 2003 and 2015. “Training and racing at top speed […]
  
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• Fire rips through Third Line East home

  03-05-2018 22:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Fire destroyed a home at 1080 Third Line E., on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Ontario Partners with First Nations to share forestry and mining revenues

  03-05-2018 22:17
  May 3, 2018 – Ontario and First Nations partners have signed historic resource revenue sharing agreements in mining and forestry – the first of their kind in the province. This announcement comes from the Ministry of Northern Developments and Mines. These agreements with First Nations, represented by Grand Council Treaty #3, Wabun Tribal Council and Mushkegowuk […]
  
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• Officials ask public to avoid area

  03-05-2018 22:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Personnel with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are currently at the scene of a major house fire in the 1000 block of Third Line East. At this time, no injuries have been reported and no further information about the fire is available. Officials ask the public avoid this area while crews work
  
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• Humboldt Broncos tribute concert raises $428,000 for families affected by crash

  03-05-2018 21:51
  TORONTO — Organizers behind the Humboldt Broncos tribute concert say they’ve raised nearly half a million dollars for families affected by the tragic bus crash. The Country Thunder Music Festival says the event in Saskatoon last week brought in $588,120.30 from tickets, raffles and other fundraising efforts. About $428,325.70 will be divided between the 29 families affected by the […]
  
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• House Fire on Third Line East #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  03-05-2018 21:48 via twitter.com
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• House Fire Closes Third Line East (Updated)

  03-05-2018 21:41
  Updated with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service release on the fire. Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services are currently at the scene of a major house fire in the 1000 block of Third Line East. At this time no injuries have been reported and […]
  
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• Kiiwetinoong: Vast new northern Ontario riding fledges wings as vote looms

  03-05-2018 21:29
  SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. — From the shadows of the hill in the south on which the Ojibwa once watched for the invading Sioux, to the frozen mouth of the almost 1,000-kilometre-long majestic Severn River in the north, the noisy partisan tussle that is the looming Ontario election seems largely irrelevant. Welcome to Kiiwetinoong, home to about 32,000 […]
  
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• Renewing the Promise

  03-05-2018 21:27
  Sault Ste. Marie: The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be celebrating Catholic Education Week 2018 which runs from Sunday, May 6 to Friday May 11. The theme for the week is ‘Renewing the Promise’. Activities will occur from Monday to Friday at HSCDSB schools in Blind River, Chapleau, Elliot Lake, Espanola, Hornepayne, Massey, […]
  
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• Lindsay Wonnacott now settled in southern Ontario awaiting word lungs are available

  03-05-2018 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ts are crossed, the Is dotted.Now, all Lindsay Wonnacott needs is a phonecall telling her to hightail it to hospital to receive new lungs.The young Echo Bay woman and her mother, Melonie, arrived in southern Ontario Saturday, where they are staying with an aunt near Peterborough, some 2.5 hours from where surgery will take place, at Toronto Gen
  
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• Local credit union earns 6 national marketing awards

  03-05-2018 21:08
  Community First, a Division of Your Neighbourhood Credit Union was recognized with 6 national marketing awards during the annual CCUA Conference – Marketing Association for Credit Unions’ (MACU) Strategic Marketing Conference in Toronto on Monday, April, 30th. The Community First Marketing Team received awards for the Annual Report, Financial Education, Public & Community Relations, and […]
  
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• Soo Sings for Kids takes the Stage

  03-05-2018 21:00
  Get ready for a night of high energy, positive vibes and pure entertainment – The Soo Sings for Kids 6th annual event takes the stage Wednesday May 9th at 7pm at the Sault Community Theatre Centre. Tim Murphy will host this friendly competition featuring vocal and dance performances by six local workplaces who have each […]
  
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• Extendicare named in lawsuit

  03-05-2018 21:00 via saultstar.com
  
  TORONTO — Proposed class-action lawsuits have been filed against a pair of Ontario-based long-term care providers
  
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• EDC Invest Sault digital strategy takes shape

  03-05-2018 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A new manufacturing sector promo video produced for the Economic Development Corp. will be used as part of a larger digital strategy to pique the interest of perspective new business clients.
  
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• SSMIC hires new top gun

  03-05-2018 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centrehas a new executive director.
  
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• Trudeau says pot will be legal this summer, despite calls for delay

  03-05-2018 20:18
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t backing down from his government’s much-maligned timeline for legalizing marijuana, despite a growing chorus of calls from senators, Indigenous leaders and others to delay the plan for up to a year. Trudeau says the plan to make recreational pot legal by this summer will go ahead without delay. That declaration follows […]
  
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• Lindsay Wonnacott now settled is southern Ontario awaiting word lungs are available

  03-05-2018 20:09 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ts are crossed, the Is dotted.Now, all Lindsay Wonnacott needs is a phonecall telling her to hightail it to hospital to receive new lungs.The young Echo Bay woman and her mother, Melonie, arrived in southern Ontario Saturday, where they are staying with an aunt near Peterborough, some 2.5 hours from where surgery will take place, at Toronto Gen
  
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• Canada Post Group reports 2017 profit up as parcel business swells

  03-05-2018 19:52
  OTTAWA — The Canada Post Group of Companies reported a profit of $144 million for 2017, up from $81 million in 2016, as its parcel business grew with the popularity of online shopping. The improved profit at the company which includes Canada Post, Purolator and SCI Group came as revenue from operations totalled nearly $8.23 […]
  
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• Loblaw shareholders reject living wage, independent board chair proposals

  03-05-2018 19:18
  Shareholders of Canada’s largest grocer rejected a proposal that Loblaw Companies Ltd. determine the feasibility of paying its employees a living wage — one that varies by location and is calculated by its cost of living. “Socially responsible companies contribute to the economic well-being of communities by providing direct and indirect employment preferably at rates […]
  
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• Colts toss ducks for charity

  03-05-2018 18:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Students at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School react during a chuck a duck fundraiser for Pedals for Possibilities on Thursday.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre welcomes new Executive ... - SaultOnline.com

  03-05-2018 17:58 via saultonline.com
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  May 3, 2018: The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) welcomes Peter Bruijns as its new Executive Director effective May 29th, 2018. As the Executive Director at SSMIC, Peter is responsible for the leadership and management of the organization in ...and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre welcomes new Executive Director - SaultOnline.com

  03-05-2018 17:58 via saultonline.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre welcomes new Executive Director
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  May 3, 2018: The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) welcomes Peter Bruijns as its new Executive Director effective May 29th, 2018. As the Executive Director at SSMIC, Peter is responsible for the leadership and management of the organization in ...and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre welcomes new Executive Director

  03-05-2018 17:58
  May 3, 2018: The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) welcomes Peter Bruijns as its new Executive Director effective May 29th, 2018. As the Executive Director at SSMIC, Peter is responsible for the leadership and management of the organization in accordance with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. “Peter’s experience, combined with […]
  
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• Stocks of licensed pot producers MedReleaf, Aurora halted, pending news

  03-05-2018 17:10
  MedReleaf Corp. and Aurora Cannabis Inc. shares have been halted, pending news. The trading halts of the licensed medical marijuana producers’ stocks comes after The Globe and Mail reported that MedReleaf was seeking a buyer, according to sources. The Globe also cited a source saying the Edmonton-based Aurora had submitted a friendly offer to acquire the Markham, Ont.-based cannabis firm. Consolidation […]
  
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• Concerns of Business Cannot Be Ignored this Election Campaign: Chambers of Commerce

  03-05-2018 17:03
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC), in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and its network of chambers of commerce and boards of trade, will be mobilizing during the upcoming election campaign to bring the recommendations outlined in their Vote Prosperity platform to political leaders and […]
  
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• Cadets participate in review

  03-05-2018 16:55 via saultstar.com
  The 70th annual review of 2310 Army Cadet Corps is on Monday.
  
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• PICHE, Janet

  03-05-2018 16:52
  Peacefully, with her family, at the F.J. Davey Home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Dear daughter of the late Rosalie (nee Caron) and Aldage Piche. Loving sister of Edward (Susan) of Richmond Hill, Andrew (Linda), Paulette (Avo) Bedrossian of Ottawa, Alberta (Gary) Dinkel of Kitchener, Annette (Rodney) Buzdygan, Allan […]
  
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• Leader Jagmeet Singh expels MP Weir from NDP caucus over harassment allegations

  03-05-2018 16:52
  OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has expelled Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir from the caucus over sexual harassment claims and what he says is Weir’s refusal to take responsibility for his actions. Weir, however, said the move is in retaliation for his own claim that the harassment complaint levelled against him in January was not only unfounded, […]
  
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• Need a Laugh Check this Out

  03-05-2018 16:46
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (May 1, 2018) – Need a laugh? Come and have some fun with “Mama’s Italian Boys Gone Bad” as three comedians tell their hilarious stories of growing up Italian. Treat your mama for Mother’s Day and join us on Friday, May 11 at the Marconi Club for an evening of classic […]
  
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• OPP Request help in Animal Cruelty Case

  03-05-2018 16:22
  (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for assistance in regards to an animal cruelty case that occurred on Stanrock Road, just north of the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario on May 1, 2018. A citizen found numerous cats and kittens inside a plastic tote bin left beside the […]
  
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• Cats found in bin in Elliot Lake

  03-05-2018 16:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Eleven cats were found in a sealed bin in Elliot Lake's north end on Monday.
  
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• Queen Street East (Ron Francis Way/Bruce Street to Dennis Street) will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. due to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  03-05-2018 15:28 via twitter.com
  Queen Street East (Ron Francis Way/Bruce Street to Dennis Street) will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. due to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Win two tickets to Legends Show

  03-05-2018 15:21 via saultstar.com
  
  You have a chance at winning a pair oftickets to The Legends Show - ATribute to Roy Orbison, Connie Francisand Motown. We have two paris oftickets to the show on May 10. All youhave to do is [email protected]
  
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• Congratulations to #firefighter Vince Caputo. Welcome to the Sault Fire team. #firesafe https://t.co/VC1n2pWz1a

  03-05-2018 14:28 via twitter.com
  
  Congratulations to #firefighter Vince Caputo. Welcome to the Sault Fire team. #firesafe https://t.co/VC1n2pWz1a
  
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• Baloney Meter: Can Conservatives claim they cut emissions while cutting taxes?

  03-05-2018 13:39
  OTTAWA — “We actually saw greenhouse gases go down at the same time as taxes went down under the previous Conservative government. We saved people money while protecting the economy.” — Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre, May 1 A battle over the merits of a carbon tax has been playing out between Liberals and Conservatives for more […]
  
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• OHL final preview: Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - Globalnews.ca

  03-05-2018 11:05 via globalnews.ca
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  OHL final preview: Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
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  It's the best in the East versus the best in the West. The Hamilton Bulldogs and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds meet Thursday night in the Soo for Game 1 of the OHL final. The series marks the first time since 2012 that the conference's top two teams will ...and more »
  
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• OHL final preview: Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - Global News

  03-05-2018 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  OHL final preview: Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds  Global NewsThe Hamilton Bulldogs and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds meet Thursday night in Game 1 of the Ontario Hockey League final.
  
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• Defibrillators/Blood Thinners & Dog Eats Dog

  03-05-2018 00:00
  During an emergency council meeting post the Hounds thrilling double OT win over Kitchener Monday night, the city has decided to acquire 6 more D Fibs and have blood thinners readily available for sale at all arena canteens. In case you think I’m joking….well I am, but for the love of God, we could have […]
  
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