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• Lungs for Lindsay Chapter 2. Community Rallies for Wonnacott Family.

  14-05-2018 23:31
  While Lindsay Wonnacott awaits a second lung transplant in Toronto General Hospital, family and friends of the Wonnacott family came out on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 to lend their support to the Echo Bay, Ontario young woman. At 23 years old, Lindsay has been through a whole lot, including a lung transplant in 2016. As […]
  
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• EDER, Joe

  14-05-2018 23:30
  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Eder at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Saturday, May 12, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer with his family by his side just shy of his 60th birthday. Born on May 26th, 1958 in Sioux Lookout Ontario. Beloved best friend, husband […]
  
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• ARMSTRONG, Joyce Mary

  14-05-2018 23:23
  With family at her side at the FJ Davey Home on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late Bob Armstrong. Beloved mother of David, Anne Shaw (Colin), Brian (Susan), Keith (late Valerie), Neil and Doug (Bonnie). Proud grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 22 and great great grandmother […]
  
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• DIXON, Ann

  14-05-2018 23:14
  (December 24, 1924-May 12, 2018) At the F. J. Davey Home on Saturday May 12, at the age of 93. Wife of the late Ray Dixon. Mother of Kris Aleksander (Jeanine). Grandmother of David Clare and Marc Aleksander. Great great grandmother of Brittany, Destiny and Faith Clare. Predeceased by her parents Aleksander and Katarzna Terpilowski. […]
  
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• MACFARLANE, Joyce

  14-05-2018 23:04
  June 5, 1930 – May 10, 2018  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Maple View nursing home in Sault Ste. Marie on May 10, 2018 at the age of 87. She was born on June 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Hazel (Boyce) Jefferies. On October 7, 1950 she married Earl MacFarlane in Desbarats.  […]
  
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• PATERSON, Andrea

  14-05-2018 22:56
  On May 13th, 2018, one week after her 74th birthday, Andrea Sadie Paterson slipped peacefully into eternity with her two children, Rob and Alison, holding her hands. She loved nothing more than being a grandma, so these memories are from her three grandsons… Christopher (12)… “When I think of you, Grandma, I remember Christmas in […]
  
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• Young B.C. fan of Pink gets chance to sing at her idol’s Vancouver concert

  14-05-2018 22:23
  VANCOUVER — A 12-year-old girl admits she’s still in shock after getting the chance to sing for Pink at the performer’s concert Saturday night in Vancouver. Victoria Anthony says she had been dreaming of the opportunity since winning praise for a recent appearance at her elementary school’s talent show, when she performed the Pink song What About Us. Anthony says her […]
  
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• New Democrat MP says family hit hard by allegations of impropriety

  14-05-2018 22:23
  OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Christine Moore says she and her family have been left reeling after a former soldier accused her of sexual impropriety last week. A visibly worn Moore made the comments during a news conference today in her Quebec riding, where she responded directly to retired corporal Glen Kirkland’s allegations that she […]
  
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• Humboldt Broncos face off against league in trademark fight for #HumboldtStrong

  14-05-2018 22:21
  HUMBOLDT, Sask. — The Humboldt Broncos hockey team is facing off with its own league over the #HumboldtStrong slogan. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has applied to trademark the phrase, but the team says those who have suffered most from the tragedy should benefit from the phrase associated with it. Humboldt Broncos president Kevin Garinger […]
  
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• Winter losses of bee colonies in Ontario could be worst on record

  14-05-2018 21:52
  MONTREAL — Beekeepers across the country are expressing concern about the effects of poor weather on their colonies. In Ontario, which has the largest number of beekeepers in Canada, the situation is being described as serious. A survey of almost 900 Ontario beekeepers indicated that 70 per cent suffered unsustainable losses. That’s bad news not only for beekeepers, but for […]
  
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• Explosive devices disposed of

  14-05-2018 21:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Police retrieved and disposed of two homemade explosive devices discovered Monday morning at a vacant residence.At 9 a.m., Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s explosive disposal unit responded to a call for service at a vacant house in the 300 block of Fifth Line East. A crew that had been demolishing the structure discovered what they believed to be
  
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• OEB to take about 6 months to decide on bid to increase distribution rate

  14-05-2018 21:33 via saultstar.com
  
  The sun is apparently shining on PUC customers.The utility says solar farms housed in Sault Ste. Marie should have a favourable impact on customers, and will ease overall bill impacts once the current bid for a distribution rate increase is ironed out.PUC Distribution filed a Cost of Service application with the Ontario Energy Board March 29, a pro
  
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• TekSavvy is bringing cable internet to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - MobileSyrup

  14-05-2018 21:14
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  TekSavvy is bringing cable internet to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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  Residents in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario will soon have another internet option as TekSavvy prepares to bring its cable internet plans to the city. The internet reselling company has brought four cable high-speed plans to the city, ranging in price from ...
  
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• World of Choices Event Creates Future Career Interest for Youth

  14-05-2018 20:54
  May 14, 2018: As part of an educational opportunity to inform students in grades 10, 11, and 12 of future career paths and opportunities in the community, YouLaunch, a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) in partnership with Junior Achievement – Peterborough, Lakeland, and Muskoka (JA-PLM), is hosting the first ever World of […]
  
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• Thorburn, Lori (nee Gioia)

  14-05-2018 20:45
  Surrounded by her family after a courageous battle, our angel on earth has been taken away far too early. Beloved wife of 39 years, Frank. Loving mother of Jason, Trevor and Jennifer Parr (Scott). Treasured Gaga of Cole, Ethan, Chase, Luke, Eli and Nora. Cherished daughter of Elsie and the late Richard Gioia. Daughter in […]
  
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• Russell Betty (Mary Elizabeth)

  14-05-2018 20:36
  On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Heaven received a very special lady in her 98th year. Betty quietly and peacefully slipped away at her home, Pathways Retirement Residence.  She was surrounded by the love and caring of her family and her Pathway “angels”. Betty moved on to her next journey the same way she lived this […]
  
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• Police dispose of 2 homemade explosives found in Sault Ste. Marie - CBC.ca

  14-05-2018 20:29
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  Police dispose of 2 homemade explosives found in Sault Ste. Marie
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  Demolition crews had to put their job on hold on Monday in Sault Ste. Marie after finding two homemade explosive devices. CBC News · Posted: May 14, 2018 2:29 PM ET | Last Updated: May 14. (CBC). Demolition crews had to put their job on hold on ...and more »
  
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• Liberals Introduce Childcare Plan

  14-05-2018 20:24
  The Ontario Liberals are making a three-year investment of $2.2 billion to make full-day licensed childcare publicly funded for children aged two-and-a-half until they are eligible to start full-day kindergarten, starting in 2020. Accessible to all children born in 2017 and later, this investment will save families an average of $17,000 per child. Publicly funded […]
  
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• Above Normal Fire Risk says Natural Resources Canada

  14-05-2018 20:09
  The 2018 fire season in Canada has begun, and Natural Resources Canada’s wildland fire researchers are forecasting much of Canada having above normal fire risk. Multiple climate models suggest most of the nation will have above normal temperatures, with some regions also experiencing drier than normal conditions. They stress, however, that while conditions in these […]
  
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• Here’s What You Need to Know About PUC’s Cost of Service Application

  14-05-2018 19:21
  As announced in early January, PUC Distribution is in the process of filing its Cost of Service application with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). The Cost of Service application occurs every five years and determines what each electric utility can charge for its distribution rate. PUC officially filed its application with the OEB on March […]
  
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• Today at approximately 9:00 a.m. officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Explosive Disposal Unit respon… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 19:18 via twitter.com
  Today at approximately 9:00 a.m. officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Explosive Disposal Unit respon… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Officers Dispose of Explosive Devices #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  14-05-2018 19:18 via twitter.com
  Officers Dispose of Explosive Devices #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Officers Dispose of Explosive Devices

  14-05-2018 19:00
  Today at approximately 9:00 a.m. officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Explosive Disposal Unit responded to a call for service at a vacant house in the 300 block of Fifth Line East. A crew that had been working on demolishing the vacant residence discovered what they believed to be 2 explosive devices inside […]
  
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• JAASKELAINEN, Vieno Hilja (Leminen)

  14-05-2018 18:41
  Peacefully at the Finnish Rest Home MKK on Monday April 15, 2018 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Lauri and survived by sons Henry, Harry and Hannu. Survived also by brothers Matti and Lauri Leminen of Finland. Predeceased by sisters, Aino (Ikonen), Lyyli (Sammalkangas) and brother, Eero Leminen. Cremation has taken place and […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Back Pack Stolen

  14-05-2018 18:32
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 21st of April 2018 at approximately 6:18 pm a person left there back pack by the photo booth in the Station Mall. An unknown male picked up the back pack and placed […]
  
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• Celebrity Poker Tournament Added to WTF Festival Lineup

  14-05-2018 18:19
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (May 14, 2018) – You’ll raise. You’ll fold. You’ll laugh. Want a chance to go all-in against some of Canada’s best comedians? The WTF Comedy Festival added a Celebrity Jokers’ Poker Tournament to the event lineup. The challenge is taking place at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, June 7 […]
  
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• Today @emilyssmps and I helped out St. Mary’s #highschool with the #bigbike ride for #thesoo @heartandstroke1 great… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 18:14 via twitter.com
  Today @emilyssmps and I helped out St. Mary’s #highschool with the #bigbike ride for #thesoo @heartandstroke1 great… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Today @emilyssmps and I helped out St. Mary’s #highschool with the… instagram.com/p/Biw548ZA6MD/…

  14-05-2018 18:13 via twitter.com
  Today @emilyssmps and I helped out St. Mary’s #highschool with the… instagram.com/p/Biw548ZA6MD/…
  
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• Beginning June 3, 2018, new local transit routes and summer schedules will be implemented. #SaultTransit News Relea… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 16:46 via twitter.com
  Beginning June 3, 2018, new local transit routes and summer schedules will be implemented. #SaultTransit News Relea… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Hamel Applauds Algoma Agreement

  14-05-2018 16:44
  SAULT STE. MARIE – Today, Jaclynne Hamel, Ontario Liberal candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, released a statement on news that Algoma’s secured creditors, USW Local 2251, and USW Local 2724 have reached a tentative agreement. “I am so pleased to see that a tentative agreement has been reached between Algoma’s secured creditors and the unions. […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services to implement new bus routes and schedules - SooToday.com

  14-05-2018 16:35
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  Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services to implement new bus routes and schedules
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  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has completed its Transit Optimization Study and is ready to begin the process of implementing its findings. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the services provided by Sault Ste. Marie Transit and identify ...
  
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• Bus Routes to Change

  14-05-2018 16:30
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2018 05 14) – The City of Sault Ste. Marie has completed its Transit Optimization Study and is ready to begin the process of implementing its findings. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the services provided by Sault Ste. Marie Transit and identify opportunities to optimize service, improve service […]
  
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• Aurora Cannabis to buy rival MedReleaf in $3.2 billion all-stock friendly deal

  14-05-2018 15:42
  TORONTO — Aurora Cannabis Inc. has inked a friendly deal to acquire MedReleaf Corp. in an all-stock transaction valued at $3.2 billion, marking the biggest acquisition to date in Canada’s cannabis industry. The transaction will create a cannabis behemoth capable of producing more than 570,000 kilograms of marijuana per year, the companies said Monday, as the country […]
  
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• Costly and exhausting cleanup starts in flooded areas of New Brunswick

  14-05-2018 14:04
  MAUGERVILLE, N.B. — For many residents of the riverside communities of New Brunswick, the long and stressful process of cleaning up damaged properties is underway in the wake of a record-breaking flood. Water levels have been dropping steadily in the in flood-stricken province, revealing structural damage. In the community of Maugerville on the east side of the Saint […]
  
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• Hilarious clips and untold memories bring audience to its feet at ‘SCTV’ reunion

  14-05-2018 02:33
  TORONTO — Fans of “SCTV” were served a heaping dish of nostalgia on Sunday as cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy series gathered to share memories for an upcoming Netflix special. Seemingly every popular character from the influential show — including Johnny LaRue, Alex Trebel and Edith Prickley — had a moment to shine during the three-hour live taping at Toronto’s […]
  
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• Speed limit on Great Northern Road may change

  14-05-2018 02:22
  What started back in 2009 with a city council resolution has come to a head with a petition to reduce the speed limit on Great Northern Road from Third Line to Fifth Line. Great Northern Road between Third Line and the Fifth Line is part of the Trans-Canada Highway 17 and classified as a primary […]
  
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• More traffic signals may be removed

  14-05-2018 02:19
  More traffic signals may be removed if city council agrees this Monday, concerning Wellington Street West. The reconstruction of the Fort Creek Aqueduct along Wellington Street West from St. Andrew’s Terrace to Carmen’s Way is proceeding this summer. Public Works and Engineering Services have reviewed the intersection of Huron Street and Wellington Street to verify […]
  
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• From India to Sault College

  14-05-2018 00:23
  This life is full of challenges, opportunities and new experiences for an international student. There is a lot to know and an inner curiosity when you pack your bags to move to another country and to a new university/college. I am Pooja Sharma from India, “the multicultural country,” I am a student studying at Sault […]
  
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