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• Wilson gets 85 more days in jail

  08-06-2018 23:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A fellow Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre inmate needed surgery in Toronto to repair damage to his jaw after he was punched by Joshua Wilson in December 2017.
  
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• Wynne hopes Ford changes rules to give Ontario Liberals official party status

  08-06-2018 23:32
  TORONTO — Ontario’s outgoing Liberals made a pitch to hold on to official party status Friday as they entered a period of extreme uncertainty in the wake of an election that took them from a majority government to a mere seven seats. Kathleen Wynne, who stepped down as Liberal leader after the party’s dramatic downfall, said she hopes […]
  
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• Doug Ford to transition to power in Ontario over next three weeks

  08-06-2018 23:32
  TORONTO — Doug Ford said Friday he’s working with Ontario’s outgoing Liberals to ensure a smooth transition to power — a process he said would take three weeks, involve the help of those who’ve worked at the federal level and see the formation of a strong Progressive Conservative cabinet. The premier-designate, who secured a majority a […]
  
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• Look What’s Happening on Saturday

  08-06-2018 23:08
  It looks like Mother Nature is going to be kind to us this weekend. Saturday is expected to be mainly sunny with a high of 25. It will be perfect for a family fun day and there are a number of events schedule on Saturday that will make it easy. Love to Move, a free […]
  
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• Missed court, MacIntyre gets probation

  08-06-2018 22:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Jaclyn MacIntyre didn't willfully disobey the court when she missed an appearance last summer, her lawyer said Friday.
  
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• Murphy's court date pushed back

  08-06-2018 22:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A health concern is pushing back a trial for a woman facing several charges, including assault and theft.
  
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• RBC fires head of U.S. capital markets over workplace relationship

  08-06-2018 22:45
  TORONTO — The Royal Bank of Canada has fired the head of its U.S. capital markets division for violating its policies about relationships with fellow employees. “Blair Fleming did not comply with our disclosure and conflict of interest policies relating to workplace relationships,” spokeswoman Gillian McArdle wrote in an email. “When the matter was brought […]
  
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• Top of the class

  08-06-2018 22:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Chancellor Shirley Horn adjusts the regalia of Algoma University president Asima Vezina following her investiture ceremony at Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel on Friday.
  
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• Trump Wants Russia Invited Back To G7, Ramps Up Twitter Criticism Of Canada

  08-06-2018 22:16
  A MALBAIE, QUE. — Donald Trump is provoking his fellow G7 leaders by calling for Russia’s reinstatement in the group, after it was kicked out for invading Ukraine four years ago. “Why are we having a meeting without Russia in the meeting?” Trump said at the White House before departing for the Charlevoix region of […]
  
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• Senators Approve Cannabis Legalization.

  08-06-2018 21:40
  OTTAWA — The Senate has approved the Trudeau government’s landmark legislation to lift Canada’s 95-year-old prohibition on recreational cannabis — but with nearly four dozen amendments that the government may not entirely accept. Bill C-45 passed in the upper house late in the day June 7 by a vote of 56 to 30 with one […]
  
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• Singer Michelle Williams to appear in ‘Grease: The Musical’ in Toronto

  08-06-2018 21:10
  TORONTO — Singer-songwriter Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child fame will appear in a Toronto production of “Grease: The Musical.” Producers say she’ll make a cameo as Teen Angel in the show from June 19-23. The production runs until July 8 at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre. Williams is among several celebrities making a […]
  
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• Former snow dump could become senior housing

  08-06-2018 20:56 via saultstar.com
  
  If a deal is inked between the City of Sault Ste. Marie and an Ontario numbered company, a former snow dump on MacDonald Avenue will be developed into a senior housing complex.
  
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• Business groups look forward to Ford’s industry-friendly policies, seek details

  08-06-2018 20:56
  Incoming Ontario premier Doug Ford promised a business-friendly government during the provincial election campaign, but now industry groups want the details about what that is going to look like. “Now what we want is definition of the mandate,” said Rocco Rossi, president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “Because it’s not enough to say, ‘We’re […]
  
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• Wonder Gadot, Telekinesis look to punch their tickets to the Queen’s Plate

  08-06-2018 20:41
  TORONTO — Mark Casse will look to triple his Queen’s Plate pleasure Saturday. Casse will send two solid entries postward at Woodbine Racetrack. Filly Wonder Gadot headlines the five-horse field in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks while Telekinesis makes his Toronto oval debut in the $125,000 Plate Trial Stakes. Both aim to punch their tickets to the $1-million Queen’s Plate, the opening jewel […]
  
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• Tight race will have Romano working hard

  08-06-2018 20:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontarians voted. They voted for change.
  
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• Labour/Operator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/GFbtNcwzNP

  08-06-2018 20:11 via twitter.com
  
  Labour/Operator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/GFbtNcwzNP
  
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• Civic Centre Windows and Cladding Project to begin next week saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-…

  08-06-2018 20:05 via twitter.com
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• Sarah Huckson has the coffee on at new Sault Ste. Marie business called Scott Coffee Co.

  08-06-2018 19:50 via saultstar.com
  
  Cozy coffee pop-up shop, Scott CoffeeCo., quietly inserted itself into theLowe’s plaza just over two weeks ago.Since then, owner Sarah Huckson hasbeen carefully tailoring her menu tomatch eclectic Sault tastes inpreparation for the grand opening ofthe full-sized coffee house sometimethis fall -- “just in time for pumpkinspice season,” as s
  
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• Romano Discusses the Tough Campaign, Provenzano Congratulates PCs

  08-06-2018 19:40
  Progressive Conservative incumbent Ross Romano was elected Sault Ste. Marie’s MPP following the 2018 provincial elections, with Doug Ford as Ontario’s new premier in a PC-majority government. This marks the end of 15 years of Liberal government in Ontario. PC supporters gathered anxiously at the Marconi Club as the results rolled in on Thursday night. […]
  
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• Mayor Asking For City’s Help to Feed Hungry Children During the Summer Months

  08-06-2018 19:22
  Children across Sault Ste. Marie depend on programs provided throughout the school year to access a healthy breakfast consistently. But, what happens during the summer months when these students aren’t in school? The Mayor’s Office is partnering with Algoma Family Services, Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services and the United Way of Sault Ste. Marie […]
  
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• Driver Charged in Collision

  08-06-2018 19:16
  On the June 7, 2018 at approximately 9:25 p.m. members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Mission Road, Goulais Township, Ontario. Upon arrival officers were advised the lone male occupant was transported to hospital with minor injuries. As a result […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie reaction to election results - CTVNews.ca

  08-06-2018 19:12 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  In Sault Ste. Marie, local lawyer Ross Romano held onto his seat for the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, but just barely. He won a narrow victory over the New Democratic Party candidate, Michele McCleave-Kennedy, by about 400 votes, in a battle that ...and more »
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie reaction to election results | CTV Northern Ontario ... - CTVNews.ca

  08-06-2018 19:12 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Review and reaction on the election results for the Sault Ste. Marie riding. Jairus Patterson reports.and more »
  
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• Chamber Congratulates Romano

  08-06-2018 18:56
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce would like congratulate Ross Romano and the newly elected Ontario PC Government, led by Premier-designate Doug Ford. “The Chamber of Commerce also wants to thank each and every one of the candidates that ran, their teams, family members and volunteers for their dedication to democracy. You should all […]
  
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• Look What the PUC are Up To

  08-06-2018 18:46
  PUC wishes to advise the public of the following activities for the week of June 11th, 2018. This notice is organized into four sections; Electrical Line Clearing (Tree Trimming), Infrastructure Renewal, Water Operations Activities, and Unidirectional Flushing Program (UDF). ELECTRICAL LINE CLEARING PROGRAM (TREE TRIMMING) Each year, PUC Forestry Technicians inspect Sault Ste. Marie’s electrical […]
  
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• Civic Centre Windows and Cladding Project to begin next week

  08-06-2018 18:25
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie advises residents that beginning next week, contractors will be on site to start the Civic Centre windows and cladding project. The construction is scheduled to last approximately one year during which time, there will be disruptions upon entering and exiting the building. Visitors are urged to follow designated signage […]
  
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• SCOTT, Gilbert

  08-06-2018 18:01
  Peacefully passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the age of 72. Soul mate and loving husband of Phyllis for 35 years. Devoted father of Rick, Randy and Larry (Nicole). Proud Pappa of four. He will be missed by his siblings and their families as well as Phyllis’ […]
  
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• Garneau calls out airline Qatar Airways CEO for saying women can’t do his job

  08-06-2018 17:52
  OTTAWA — Canada’s transport minister is calling out the newly installed chairman of a global airline association for saying that his job as head of Qatar Airways would be too difficult for a woman to perform. Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker made the controversial comments earlier this week after being selected as chairman of the board […]
  
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• .@therealrussellp is here in the #Sault tonight at the @Essar_Centre! Visit essarcentre.ca for ticket deta… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-06-2018 17:51 via twitter.com
  .@therealrussellp is here in the #Sault tonight at the @Essar_Centre! Visit essarcentre.ca for ticket deta… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• “I would do it again,” says McCleave-Kennedy After Loss

  08-06-2018 17:43
  Emotions filled the NDP’s room at the Delta as the poll numbers came in during Thursday night’s Provincial Election. As the final numbers were coming in, showing the PC taking the lead 13,498 to13,084, a teary-eyed Michele McCleave-Kennedy stood up to address the crowd, thanking everyone for their unwavering support. “As all the volunteers are […]
  
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• Lobsterfest on the Island

  08-06-2018 17:39
  Are you ready for an unforgettable evening with an East Coast atmosphere dining on a succulent lobster or one of the finest steaks? If so, you might want to consider attending the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 374, St. Joseph Island’s Lobsterfest. On Friday, June 29th, the Legion is hosting their 20th annual Lobsterfest. Friends and […]
  
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• Ford victory sets Trudeau Liberals on ‘collision course’ with Ontario; McKay

  08-06-2018 17:21
  OTTAWA — A longtime Liberal member of Parliament says Doug Ford’s Conservative election victory in Ontario puts the Trudeau government on a “collision course” with the province in the battle over climate change. But Toronto-area MP John McKay says, ultimately, Ottawa will exercise its jurisdiction and impose a carbon tax on Ontario, regardless of any […]
  
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• Community Living Algoma Hosts Job Fair

  08-06-2018 16:31
  After a successful first job fair in March of 2018, Community Living Algoma was looking to stick to the same recipe in recruiting support workers at its May Job Fair held at The Water Tower West Courtyard on Thursday, May, 31. The agency was looking to seek out workers who possessed a vision and values […]
  
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• Bannister and Hayton take home hardware

  08-06-2018 15:29
  The Ontario Hockey League held their 2017-2018 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Out of the fourteen league awards presented on Wednesday, two of them were won by members of the Soo Greyhounds. Head coach Drew Bannister, who is now the Soo Greyhounds former head coach, was the recipient […]
  
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• Sault College, LSSU ink business pact

  08-06-2018 15:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College business students can now put their diploma towards a degree at Lake Superior State University.
  
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• Pedals for Possibilities distributes grants

  08-06-2018 15:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Ten Sault Ste. Marie schools are getting grants of $283 for a new, or existing, project related to United Way of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District.
  
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• On Camera: Black Mountain Bike Stolen From A Metro Shopper

  08-06-2018 14:51
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 16th of May a shopper parked their black mountain bike outside the Churchill Plaza Metro. In unknown female had been shopping in the store and when she left she took the bicycle […]
  
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• Fire at Fibrestick Manufacturing

  08-06-2018 14:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters respond to a fire at Fibrestick Manufacturing at 45 Industrial Park Court B on Friday morning.
  
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• Veteran MPP scores decisive win in Algoma-Manitoulin

  08-06-2018 06:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Holding Ontario’s Progressive Conservative majority government “to account” will be the “major task” of the province’s NDP, says returning Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha.Mantha, who decisively defeated his closest rival, Progressive Conservative contender Jib Turner, in Thursday’s provincial election, said his party, particularly Northern cau
  
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• Green leader wins his party’s first-ever seat in Ontario legislature

  08-06-2018 06:12
  TORONTO — A speck of green appeared on a map otherwise dominated by orange and blue Thursday night as Mike Schreiner made history by winning his Green party’s first-ever seat in the Ontario legislature. The American-born politician handily won in his Guelph riding with 45 per cent of the vote, ushering in what he hopes is a […]
  
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• So close but so far: Premier prize eludes NDP’s Andrea Horwath in Ontario

  08-06-2018 05:59
  HAMILTON — For a few short weeks, Andrea Horwath appeared tantalizingly close to the Ontario premier’s office — a prize that proved elusive once again on Thursday for the veteran politician who has led the provincial New Democrats for almost a decade. Despite failing to win government, Horwath’s position is likely safe, experts said. She handily […]
  
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• Romano promises 'to fight for this city'

  08-06-2018 05:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Ross Romano says he’s going to Queen’sPark to fight for Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Ontario Elections. Incumbent Ross Romano Elected In Sault Ste ... - SaultOnline.com

  08-06-2018 04:58 via saultonline.com
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  At this hour, with all 62 polls reporting, Ross Romano PC, has been re-elected tonight in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie. Follow along with ONNTV's coverage here ...and more »
  
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• Ontario Elections. Incumbent Ross Romano Elected In Sault Ste. Marie. - SaultOnline.com

  08-06-2018 04:58 via saultonline.com
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  Ontario Elections. Incumbent Ross Romano Elected In Sault Ste. Marie.
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  At this hour, with all 62 polls reporting, Ross Romano PC, has been re-elected tonight in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie. Follow along with ONNTV's coverage here. http://onntv.saultonline.com/election-results/. These are the stats as of 10:45 pm. 32 ...and more »
  
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• Ontario Elections. Incumbent Ross Romano Elected In Sault Ste. Marie.

  08-06-2018 04:55
  At this hour, with all 62  polls reporting, Ross Romano PC, has been re-elected tonight in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie. Follow along with ONNTV’s coverage here. http://onntv.saultonline.com/election-results/ These are the stats as of 10:45 pm. 32,117 total votes 13,498 – Ross Romano PC 13,084 – 084 Michele McCleave-Kennedy – NDP 3,199 – Jaclynne […]
  
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• Ontario Votes – Michael Mantha Re-Elected in Algoma – Manitoulin.

  08-06-2018 04:25
  Michael Mantha (NDP) is projected to be re-elected in Algoma Manitoulin. At 10:16 pm , he had a comfortable lead over the  closest candidate, Jib Turner PC. At this hour, Mantha has secured 58.09% of the vote in the large geographic region called, Algoma-Manitoulin. With 89 of 111 polls reporting at 10:16 pm – The […]
  
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• Senators Make Last Pitches For And Against Legalizing Pot As Vote Draws Near.

  08-06-2018 04:18
  Thursday, June 07, 2018, 7:57 PM OTTAWA — Senators are giving their final pitches for and against legalizing marijuana as they prepare to vote tonight on the Trudeau government’s landmark legislation to lift Canada’s 95-year-old prohibition on recreational cannabis. Bill C-45 appears likely to pass, despite the resolute opposition of the 32 Conservative senators and […]
  
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• Relay For Life Weekly Giveaway (Round #6), 4 Chances to WIN 2 Times a Week!!

  08-06-2018 02:00
  RELAY FOR LIFE is just around the corner on June 15th at the John Rhodes Community Centre from 7:00pm-1:00am, but there is still time to register as a participant, survivor, or team! This year, the theme is Stars of Hope and there will be food, activity stations, bouncy houses, and much more on-site! The Survivor […]
  
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• Dollarama May Be Raising Prices Due To Trade Tariffs.

  08-06-2018 01:35
  MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. may be forced to raise prices on food and other goods imported from the U.S. because of Canada’s plans to impose tariffs in retaliation for American duties on aluminum and steel, the company’s CEO said Thursday. Neil Rossy said he’s not worried about the discount retailer losing its competitive edge because […]
  
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• DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A YARD SALE?????

  08-06-2018 00:33
  DO  YOU  WANT  TO  HAVE  A  YARD  SALE????? DON’T  WANT  THE  MESS??? Rent  a  space  in  the  Legion  Parking  Lot  for $20 table rental is also available if required, or bring your own NEXT  YARD  SALE: Saturday  July 28, 2018    8am – 1pm Call the Office  705-945-8721
  
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