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• Great chat with Lou-Ann Young from Sault Online about #Motorcycle safety in #TheSoo saultonline.com/2018/06/ride-s… saultonline.com/2018/06/ride-s…

  13-06-2018 23:12 via twitter.com
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• HORNER, Evelyn Grace

  13-06-2018 23:08
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of 58 years to Gerald. Loving Mother of Shirley Knox (Troy), Keith (Dinah), Rebecca McCaig (Brad) and the late John. Cherished daughter of the late Keith and Mae Henderson. Proud Gramma of […]
  
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• Tourism Sault Ste. Marie's Executive Director – Ian McMillan – Announces Retirement. - SaultOnline.com

  13-06-2018 22:27 via saultonline.com
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  Tourism Sault Ste. Marie's Executive Director – Ian McMillan – Announces Retirement.
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  For Immediate Release. Sault Ste. Marie, ON (June 13, 2018) – Ian McMillan is retiring from the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation on July 31. The Executive Director of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie was hired by the SSMEDC in 2001 to head its ...
  
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• Tourism Sault Ste. Marie’s Executive Director – Ian McMillan – Announces Retirement.

  13-06-2018 22:27
  For Immediate Release Sault Ste. Marie, ON (June 13, 2018) –   Ian McMillan is retiring from the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation on July 31. The Executive Director of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie was hired by the SSMEDC in 2001 to head its newly-formed tourism division. Over the past 17 years, he has […]
  
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• The OPP Algoma East Detachment Reports On Two Separate Incidents.

  13-06-2018 21:52
  (BLIND RIVER ON) – Tractor Trailer Driver Charged. On June 13, 2018 shortly after 5:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a lone tractor trailer near the junction of Highway 17 and Oak Street in the Town of Blind River. […]
  
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• Toronto director first woman to helm Pixar short

  13-06-2018 21:51
  TORONTO — The latest Pixar short is packed with firsts: the first directed by a Chinese-Canadian, the first directed by a woman, the first helmed by an all-female writer-director-producer team and the first to be set in Toronto. Canadian animator Domee Shi, also believed to be among the youngest to helm a Pixar production, says […]
  
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• Success for all DELF Students

  13-06-2018 21:50
  This is an exciting time of year as students in the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) prepare for graduation. The ADSB Class of 2018 includes Grade 12 French Immersion students who are also celebrating their successful completion of the DELF examination. Twenty-seven ADSB students, many of them in the French Immersion program at Superior Heights […]
  
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• FONOM wants 1% tax increase for infrastructure

  13-06-2018 21:27 via saultstar.com
  
  They’re calling it ‘the local share.’
  
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• Two Arrested for Trafficking #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  13-06-2018 21:17 via twitter.com
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• On June 12th, 2018 officers with the Drug Unit and Crime Suppression Unit of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service ar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-06-2018 21:17 via twitter.com
  On June 12th, 2018 officers with the Drug Unit and Crime Suppression Unit of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service ar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ride Safely

  13-06-2018 20:43
  Lou-Anne Young visited the Sault Ste Marie Police Services building today and spoke to Sonny Spina about motorcycle safety. Watch the video for the whole story.
  
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• Jury hears 911 call made after the shooting death of Indigenous man

  13-06-2018 20:40
  HAMILTON — The wife of a white homeowner on trial for killing an Indigenous man says she hoped it was her partner who pulled the trigger when she heard two gunshots outside their house on the night of Feb. 4, 2016. Peter Khill, 30, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jon Styres — who was allegedly […]
  
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• Labour Force Development Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/Qui1W5zxw9

  13-06-2018 20:39 via twitter.com
  
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• Arts & Culture Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/c1ZsvkoY2I

  13-06-2018 20:38 via twitter.com
  
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• Spring Roadway Painting Underway saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-… https://t.co/mQOBeQXWp0

  13-06-2018 20:36 via twitter.com
  
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• Federal agriculture minister doesn’t close door on tweaking supply management

  13-06-2018 20:21
  OTTAWA — When it comes to defending Canada’s supply management system from the trade demands of the Trump White House, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is leaving the barn door open a crack. The U.S. administration has made it clear it wants Canada’s system for controlling the price and supplies of dairy, eggs and chicken abolished […]
  
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• New Police Chief to be sworn in June 25

  13-06-2018 20:15 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has a new chief.
  
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• GRUNT, Ted (Tadeusz)

  13-06-2018 19:23
  Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in the loving care of his daughters on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the age of 86 to join his beloved Anna. Admired father of his late son Eddy Grunt, daughters Lucy Hermiston (Brent) and Sonja Plastino (Gilles). Dad taught us love by his actions and […]
  
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• Fire on Albert Street East

  13-06-2018 19:22 via saultstar.com
  
  City firefighters extinguished a fire in the 0-100 block of Albert Street East early Wednesday morning just before 6 p.m.
  
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• Wayne Millard died immediately after being shot at close range: pathologist

  13-06-2018 19:00
  TORONTO — A forensic pathologist testifying at a Toronto murder trial says an aviation executive whose death was initially ruled a suicide died immediately after being shot in the face at close range. Dr. Jayantha Herath says a bullet went through Wayne Millard’s left eye, travelled at an angle and ended up lodged in the right side of the […]
  
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• Pedestrian Struck in Walmart Parking Lot

  13-06-2018 18:49
  Around approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the Walmart portion of the Station Mall parking lot. Police say the extent of the victims injuries are unknown at this time. An investigation is on-going. Stay tuned for updates on both SaultOnline and ONNTv.
  
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• Spring Roadway Painting Underway

  13-06-2018 18:48
  The Public Works and Engineering Department would like to inform residents that crews have begun its painting of city roadway intersections and line painting on city streets. During this time, residents may experience traffic delays. Motorists are advised that should they drive through recently painted lines, paint will permanently adhere to one’s vehicle. The public […]
  
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• Local Auto Dealers Support Motive Power Training at Sault College

  13-06-2018 18:40
  Today, Sault College along with Maitland Ford Lincoln and Northside Toyota announced an exciting and unique community partnership in support of student learning at Sault College. The two local dealerships have engaged in a reciprocal partnership with the College that gives Automotive Apprentices an opportunity to enhance practical, hands-on skills on a class leading fleet […]
  
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• Toronto mayor says chance to co-host World Cup a ‘good investment’

  13-06-2018 18:34
  TORONTO — The mayor of one of the Canadian cities expected to co-host the 2026 World Cup says the opportunity to take part in the event represents a good investment. Toronto Mayor John Tory says Canada had little chance of hosting the international soccer tournament on its own, but will reap the benefits now that a […]
  
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• Parade Theme Announced

  13-06-2018 18:00
  The 97th Rotary Community Day Parade presented by Brookfield will make its way down Queen Street East on Saturday, July 21, 2018. This year’s theme is “Celebration 100: Echoes Of The Century & Window Into The Future”. Local businesses, organizations, community groups, clubs, and special interest groups looking to get involved in one of Sault […]
  
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• Inaugural Event Amazing Success

  13-06-2018 17:50
  144 golfers participated in 18 holes of scramble golf this past Saturday at Silver Creek in Garden River, raising funds for the Micheal Doan Bursary fund to be awarded to two graduating student athletes at St Mary’s College. Michael Doan was an outstanding student athlete at St Mary’s College prior to accepting a hockey scholarship […]
  
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• Film/Digital Media Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/tnmsNT2Nq3

  13-06-2018 17:46 via twitter.com
  
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• Communications Coordinator - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/isWN1YfRoZ

  13-06-2018 17:46 via twitter.com
  
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• Shail Giroux Takes Gold

  13-06-2018 17:07
  The Canada-Wide Science Fair took place in Ottawa May 12-19, 2018. Held at Carleton University, it was a showcase of Canada’s top 500 young scientists who presented their science, technology, engineering and math projects and exhibits. Shail Giroux is a Grade 8 student at Korah Collegiate’s Intermediate program and he made a huge impression at […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board names new chief saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/June-…

  13-06-2018 16:33 via twitter.com
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• Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board names new chief - SooToday

  13-06-2018 16:29 via sootoday.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board names new chief
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  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board is pleased to announced the hiring of Hugh Stevenson as the next chief of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS). Chief Designate Stevenson is an experienced policing veteran with more than 31 years of ...and more »
  
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• Prison psychological tests must be fair to Indigenous inmates: high court

  13-06-2018 16:09
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says the federal prison service has failed to ensure its psychological assessment tools are fair to Indigenous inmates. In a decision today, the high court accepts Jeffrey Ewert’s challenge of assessment techniques to gauge the risk of reoffending and potential for violence. Ewert, who identifies as Metis, alleged the Correctional Service of Canada’s assessment tools were unreliable when [&he
  
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• New Police Chief Named

  13-06-2018 15:56
  Sault Ste. Marie has a new Police Chief. The Police Services board announced that Hugh Stevenson will take over from Police Chief Robert Keetch. Stevenson comes from the Peel Regional Police Services and the OPP.  Stevenson began his career in 1987 with the Peel Regional Police and in 1994 joined the OPP. More on this […]
  
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• Government rejects 13 Senate changes to pot bill, including ban on home growing

  13-06-2018 15:39
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals are rejecting more than a dozen Senate amendments to the government’s landmark law to legalized cannabis. In a motion put before the Commons, the Liberals say they can’t support an amendment that would have allowed provinces to ban home cultivation of marijuana because provinces and territories will have the ability to place […]
  
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• New police chief named for Sault,Hugh Stevenson comes from Peel

  13-06-2018 15:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2018 06 13) – TheSault Ste. Marie Police Services Board ispleased to announced the hiring of HughStevenson as the next chief of the SaultSte. Marie Police Service (SSMPS).
  
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• Just before 6:00 a.m. officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-06-2018 15:17 via twitter.com
  Just before 6:00 a.m. officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Fire on Albert Street East #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  13-06-2018 15:17 via twitter.com
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• Wanted Wednesday: Jesse James Thorne

  13-06-2018 14:31
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Jesse James Thorne, 23, who is wanted for: CC 259(4) DRIVING WHILE DISQUALIFIED HTA 53(1) DRIVING WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION CC 145(5)(B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please […]
  
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• Roots reports bigger Q1 loss as sales hampered by winter storm

  13-06-2018 14:05
  TORONTO — Roots Corp. reported a loss of $5.6 million in its fiscal first quarter, an increase from the prior year, but also reported an improvement in sales. The loss amounted to 13 cents per share, compared with last year’s loss of $5.1 million, or 12 cents per share. Its adjusted net loss was $4.5 million […]
  
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• Ontario premier-designate Ford to meet with industry reps on NAFTA

  13-06-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Premier-designate Doug Ford will meet with industry representatives today to discuss NAFTA negotiations as the trade talks appear increasingly troubled. The meeting comes just days after Ford said he stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who was the subject of a Twitter tirade from U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend. Trump called […]
  
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• Ford determined to scrap Ontario’s ‘disastrous’ cap-and-trade system: spokesman

  13-06-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — A spokesman for Doug Ford says Ontario’s incoming premier is determined to deliver on his campaign promise to scrap the “disastrous” cap-and-trade system and fight a federal carbon tax. Ford’s pledge is causing concern in Quebec, a province that introduced a cap-and-trade system in 2013 and shares a carbon market with Ontario and California. Ford, whose Progressive Conservatives won […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Council right in rejecting legalized pot store opposition - Sault Star

  13-06-2018 09:00 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Council right in rejecting legalized pot store opposition  Sault Star"We're not the fun police," said Councillor Shoemaker when speaking against the motion from Councillor Susan Myers that would resolve that the City of Sault ...
  
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• Budget passes, enrolment bump expected

  13-06-2018 07:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board's $159.1-million budget for 2018-2019 includes new provincial cash to help Grade 7 and 8 students successfully transition to high school.
  
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• Foods class is on summer school menu

  13-06-2018 05:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Something new is cooking at summer school classes offered by Algoma District School Board.
  
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• Garrison Way Will Become The New Name Of A Portion Of Ontario Avenue Soon.

  13-06-2018 05:07
  On Monday night, City Council unanimously voted in favour of renaming a portion of Ontario Avenue that runs alongside The Sault Armories. The portion of the roadway between Pine Street and Upton Rd. will be renamed Garrison Way. The name reflects the people inside the military establishment which was built in the 1950’s. Several local […]
  
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• Boreal school work nears end

  13-06-2018 04:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Work is nearing completion at Boreal French Immersion Public School.
  
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• Principals retiring

  13-06-2018 04:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Three retiring Algoma District School Board principals were recognized by trustees at a meeting on Tuesday.
  
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• Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer Removes Bernier As Innovation Critic Over Posting Book Chapter Online.

  13-06-2018 04:19
  OTTAWA — Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer has removed Quebec MP Maxime Bernier from his role as the party’s innovation critic. A senior Conservative source tells The Canadian Press Scheer made the decision after finding out Monday that Bernier had posted to his personal website a chapter on supply management that is part of his […]
  
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• Cream of the crop

  13-06-2018 04:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Shail Giroux, a Grade 8 student at Korah Intermediate, shares details about his GPS guided autonomous transport system
  
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• Despite Weather Worries, Farmers Share The Harvest For 15th Year.

  13-06-2018 03:22
  With all that is going on in the world presently, we don’t need to look far to remind ourselves of all the good that Canada does in the world. Canadian Farmers are one of the groups on the forefront of Canada’s fight to end global hunger. There’s no end to the challenges Canadian farmers – […]
  
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