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• Canada invests another $54M into F-35 as Boeing hedges on fighter competition

  30-05-2018 23:50
  OTTAWA — Canada has quietly paid another $54 million toward development of the F-35 stealth fighter, bringing its total investment in the controversial project to roughly a half a billion dollars over the last 20 years. The government is consulting fighter-jet makers, including U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, before launching a formal competition early next year to decide […]
  
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• If you’re buying Trans Mountain, where’s your backing for Energy East: Raitt

  30-05-2018 22:07
  OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say if the Liberals are willing to put up billions of dollars to save the Trans Mountain pipeline to the West Coast, they should be willing to provide the same level of certainty to revive the Energy East line to the East Coast. Opposition parties are sharpening their attacks on the […]
  
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• Prince residents will be able to heat homes with natural gas this winter

  30-05-2018 22:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Smiles were wide at the Boots ‘n Saddles field Wednesday as council and Union Gas officials greeted the arrival of multiple spools of plastic piping – 22 kilometres in all – which will go into the ground along township roads this summer. “It’s about time,” said Don Van Daele, the recently retired Union Gas service manager for Sault Ste. Marie, who
  
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• All Candidates Debate LIVE ONNtv

  30-05-2018 21:46
  The first televised all candidates debate takes place exclusively ONNtv Live at 4pm . The 90 minute debate will also be re-broadcast tonight at 8pm The debate invited all candidates to participate. Moderated by Lou-Anne Young along with ONNtv’s Tim Murphy and from the Chamber of Commerce Rory Ring. To view the debate LIVE at […]
  
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• Convicted killer Dellen Millard to stand trial in death of father

  30-05-2018 21:23
  TORONTO — Wayne Millard was found dead in his bed in November 2012 — a bullet lodged in his brain. The death of the 71-year-old wealthy businessman was initially ruled a suicide. Two years later, police charged his son, Dellen Millard, with first-degree murder. The 32-year-old, who is serving two consecutive life sentences for two separate murders, has pleaded not […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie remembers medal of merit recipient Ella Jean ... - SooToday

  30-05-2018 21:01 via sootoday.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie remembers medal of merit recipient Ella Jean ...
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  Described as a selfless local leader with a driving spirit, people in Sault Ste. Marie are bidding farewell to Ella Jean Richter, who passed away May 27.and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie remembers medal of merit recipient Ella Jean Richter - SooToday

  30-05-2018 21:01 via sootoday.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie remembers medal of merit recipient Ella Jean Richter
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  Described as a selfless local leader with a driving spirit, people in Sault Ste. Marie are bidding farewell to Ella Jean Richter, who passed away May 27. Richter worked for Bell Canada locally for a number of years as an operator, engineer and also ...and more »
  
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• Canada adds to list of Venezuelans being sanctioned for undermining democracy

  30-05-2018 20:35
  OTTAWA — Global Affairs says Canada is adding more Venezuelans to its sanctions list. Another 14 individuals have been added to the list of people who Canada says are among those responsible for the deterioration of democracy in that country under the regime of Nicolas Maduro. The sanctions essentially prohibit Canadians from doing business with […]
  
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• Huron Central Wants Money

  30-05-2018 20:13
  Reminiscent of 2009, the Huron Central is once again threatening to discontinue service by the end of this year. Back in 2010, the two levels of government ponied up $33 million to assist this railway with track improvements. Its parent company, Genessee and Wyoming (GWRR) says it needs a combined 46.2 million from government over […]
  
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• Ella Jean Richter was 'a force'

  30-05-2018 19:53 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit recipient Ella Jean Richter served with numerous community groups including Group Health Centre and Sault College.
  
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• Keefe and the Marlies off to the Calder Cup Final

  30-05-2018 19:34
  The Calder Cup Final is set to get underway this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. between the Toronto Marlies and the Texas Stars. The Marlies, who are the affiliate team of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, finished first in the American Hockey League standings during the 2017-2018 regular season, with a record of 54 wins, 18 […]
  
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• Justice minister orders outside review of Hassan Diab extradition case

  30-05-2018 19:11
  OTTAWA — Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has asked for an independent review of an extradition that resulted in Ottawa professor Hassan Diab spending three years in a French jail, only to be suddenly released. The external review — which has not started — is in addition to an internal “lessons learned” examination already underway, a spokesman for Wilson-Raybould said Wednesday. French […]
  
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• Amid U.S. tariff threat, Ontario’s Wynne positions herself as seasoned leader

  30-05-2018 19:06
  HAMILTON — Ontario’s Liberal premier travelled to the heart of her NDP rival’s riding on Wednesday to portray herself as the only seasoned stateswoman in the province’s election campaign capable of rising above the ideological fray. At a stop in Hamilton outside a Stelco steel plant, Kathleen Wynne attacked both New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath […]
  
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• CULINA, John Joseph

  30-05-2018 19:05
  May 31, 1929 – May 29, 2018 John Joseph Culina passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Tuesday May 29, 2018, in his 89th year. John was born in the west end of Sault Ste. Marie on May 31, 1929, in a boarding house owned by the Culina and […]
  
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• ***VIDEO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKERS*** Do you have Questions about Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers? Watc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-05-2018 18:26 via twitter.com
  ***VIDEO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKERS***Do you have Questions about Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers?Watc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 Will Not Strike

  30-05-2018 17:42
  On April 5, 2018, Unifor local 1359 went to Toronto to meet with the Ontario Labour Regulations Board to determine the acceptable levels of ambulance services that would be required in the Sault in the event of a strike that would lead to reduction of services. ‘ The goal of the OLRB was to minimize […]
  
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• Community Garden Beds Available

  30-05-2018 17:02
  If you or someone you know is interested in growing their own vegetables, the Emmaus Community Garden has several garden beds available for new gardeners. Each garden bed is rented for the season by a group or individual who then grows vegetables for their own use. The cost is $20 for the year. Included with […]
  
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• Fun and Learning in Desbarats

  30-05-2018 16:47
  The 2018 Sustain Algoma Expo is taking place this Saturday, June 2nd, at the Johnson Township Community Centre in Desbarats from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Admission to this event is free, but donations will be accepted. This family fun event promotes living sustainably in Algoma.  The event will feature unique initiatives and products that include food […]
  
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• OPP Seize Drugs and Cash

  30-05-2018 16:32
  (WAWA, ON) – On Tuesday May 29, 2018 at approximately 12:45 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Mission road Wawa, Ontario. During the investigation police located and seized a quantity of suspected heroin, a quantity of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, a […]
  
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• OPP Seize and Cash

  30-05-2018 16:32
  (WAWA, ON) – On Tuesday May 29, 2018 at approximately 12:45 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Mission road Wawa, Ontario. During the investigation police located and seized a quantity of suspected heroin, a quantity of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, a […]
  
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• Drugs, cash seized, two from Sault charged

  30-05-2018 16:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone were allegedly found when police stopped a vehicle on Mission Road in Wawa on Tuesday.
  
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• Richter served many groups

  30-05-2018 15:52 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit recipient Ella Jean Richter served with numerous community groups including Group Health Centre and Sault College.
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Taniya Maree Bomberry

  30-05-2018 15:10
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Taniya Maree Bomberry, 43, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 X 4 CC 145(5)(B) FAIL TO APPEAR COURT X 4 CC 145(2)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT CC 266 ASSAULT CC 334(B) & 463 ATTEMPT […]
  
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• Bank of Montreal reports $1.25B Q2 profit, raises quarterly dividend

  30-05-2018 13:15
  TORONTO — Bank of Montreal raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a second-quarter profit of $1.25 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 96 cents per share, up three cents from 93 cents in its previous quarter. BMO reported its second-quarter profit amounted to $1.86 per share compared with a […]
  
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• Tim Hortons to pilot all-day breakfast amid tensions with franchisees

  30-05-2018 12:11
  TORONTO — Tim Hortons will pilot all-day breakfast in a dozen Ontario locations and look to introduce a kids menu, delivery and loyalty program, in a bid to regain the trust of franchisees and customers. The fast-food giant’s president Alex Macedo told The Canadian Press that the all-day breakfast experiment will begin at a handful of Hamilton and Brampton locations later […]
  
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• A look at childcare plans proposed this election by Ontario’s three main parties

  30-05-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Childcare is one of the major issues in Ontario’s election, with all three main parties proposing vastly different visions of how best to help families at a time when daycare can cost parents as much as $20,000 a year. Here is a look at each of the plans. LIBERALS Who does it cover? The cost of childcare would […]
  
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• Ontario election 2018: Sault Ste. Marie riding - Globalnews.ca

  30-05-2018 06:35 via globalnews.ca
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  Ontario election 2018: Sault Ste. Marie riding
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  Voters in Sault Ste. Marie head to the polls in the 2018 Ontario election on June 7. Learn more about the candidates and political history of the riding. Candidates. Liberals: Jaclynne Hamel PC: Ross Romano (incumbent) NDP: Michele McCleave-Kennedyand more »
  
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• Kurelek painting sells in auction for $442,000, more than doubling estimate

  30-05-2018 04:17
  TORONTO — A painting by Canadian artist William Kurelek sold in a Toronto auction for $472,000 — the second highest on record for the artist and more than double its estimated value of $150,000 and $200,000. Consignor Canadian Fine Art says the 1972 paining, titled “Hot Day in Kensington Market,” is one of 21 works in Kurelek’s “Toronto” […]
  
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• Wynne Responded to the Mayor

  30-05-2018 02:56
  During the most recent city council meeting on Monday May 28th, a portion of the meeting was reserved for responses to the open letter Mayor Provenzano sent to all candidates and party leaders in regards to the Algoma’s Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act proceedings (CCAA). In the agenda,  Kathleen Wynne is the only leader of any […]
  
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• McCleave-Kennedy on Health Care

  30-05-2018 02:44
  Ontario NDP Candidate Michele McCleave – Kennedy believes that there isn’t enough for families to receive proper health care in the Soo, and believes she can fix it. McCleave-Kennedy believes that health care in Ontario has been suffering ever since the Conservatives fired 6,000 nurses and disposed of 7,000 hospital beds, stating that Conservatives have […]
  
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• HOLTZ, Elise Hildegard

  30-05-2018 00:57
  Unexpectedly passed at Extendicare Van Daele, Friday, May 25, 2018. Dear mother of Reinhard Holtz (Marlene), Hans Hinding (Nellie). Loving Oma of Joanna Holtz, Dana and Sara Hinding. Also survived by many relatives in Canada and Germany, special friend and caregiver Les Drigan.  Graveside service to be held at Aberdeen Cemetery on Wednesday May 30, […]
  
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