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• Trump Assails Canadian Tariffs, Accuses People Of Smuggling U.S. Goods Home

  19-06-2018 23:20
  OTTAWA — While Donald Trump launched his latest tirade against the familiar Canadian targets of tariffs and dairy, nervous opposition MPs demanded answers on how to defend against the president’s next expected attack — potentially crippling auto tariffs. The Trump administration has already imposed punishing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico […]
  
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• U.S., Canadian agricultural groups long to maintain ‘rewarding trading relationship based on mutual respect’

  19-06-2018 23:10 via saultstar.com
  
  The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and its U.S. counterpart appear to be singing from the same hymn book in recognizing the “strong, long-standing” trade relationship between the two countries, despite opposing sentiments voiced — and often Tweeted — by some top American officials.“I think we’re like everybody else, just hanging on to see where
  
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• Cyber Attack Hits One of Ontario’s Home Care Providers.

  19-06-2018 23:06
  CarePartners and Ontario’s LHINs issue statement regarding data breach. TORONTO (Monday, June 18, 2018) – CarePartners, a home care service provider to Ontario’s Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and an Ontario-based community health care agency, has become the victim of a cyber-attack by sophisticated actors. The cyber-attack breached CarePartners’ computer system and as a result […]
  
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• Check out this great event Thursday at the skatepark! #GoSkateDay2018 https://t.co/fK9VrHyeJx

  19-06-2018 23:05 via twitter.com
  
  Check out this great event Thursday at the skatepark! #GoSkateDay2018 https://t.co/fK9VrHyeJx
  
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• Canadian runner Melissa Bishop believes she’ll be stronger with baby

  19-06-2018 22:50
  TORONTO — Newly married and focused on her four-year plan into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Melissa Bishop had planned to put kids on hold. But Canada’s world silver medallist in the 800 metres is due to give birth any day now, and believes she could become a stronger athlete as a mom. “I think so. […]
  
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• SALVALAGGIO, Gino Leo

  19-06-2018 22:34
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his parents Arthuro and Marina Salvalaggio and by his siblings Gerald (Shirly), Adell Visintin (late Gino), Louis (late Mary), Dina (late Joseph) and Lino (late Marlyn). Dear brother of Lola Pellis. Special uncle of Peter, Joseph, Bonnie, Patrick, […]
  
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• Operation Corridor. Speeding, Defective Equipment Lead List of Charges.

  19-06-2018 22:26
  (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid a total 697 charges against transport truck drivers and took 63 trucks out of service during the OPP’s Operation Corridor enforcement initiative on June 13 – 14, 2018. In partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, the OPP stopped a total of 1,692 trucks during the 24-hour […]
  
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• INNOCENTE, Geraldine Mary

  19-06-2018 22:23
  Peacefully passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 87 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved Wife of the late Reno. Cherished Mother of Abbie Innocente (Debbie), Maureen Giardino (Eugene), Paul Innocente and Michael Innocente (Beverly). Proud Grandmother of Kristi Coletti (Keith), Christine Simonetti (Lou), Mark Giardino (Kelli), Samantha Innocente, Jamie Innocente […]
  
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• A by-the-numbers look at what 5G wireless could mean for Canada’s economy

  19-06-2018 22:15
  OTTAWA — A study commissioned by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association lays out the potential benefits from the deployment of powerful, ultra-fast 5G wireless networks. A look at the findings in the Accenture report, by the numbers: $40 billion: Estimated economic growth from the adoption of 5G technology by 2026. $26 billion: Amount estimated to be […]
  
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• DAWSON, John Michael

  19-06-2018 22:12
  At home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Prescott). Loving father of Heather and Shawna (Jon).  Proud Grandpa of Lucas, Hannah, Jacob, Grace and Connor. Predeceased by his parents Winston and Margaret. Brother of Edward (Jean), Phyllis, Tom, Pauline, Brian (Sheila) and Janet. Also survived by […]
  
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• 5 Car Draw This Saturday!

  19-06-2018 22:00
  SAULT STE. MARIE (June 19, 2018) – The Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s 29th 5 Car Draw is this Saturday. On June 23rd at 7 pm, 18 lucky tickets will be drawn winning prizes ranging from $500 Esso Gas Cards to $1,000 Cash Prizes to 5 Brand New Cars. Tickets are available across Sault Ste. Marie. […]
  
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• Singh disappointed by NDP collapse in Quebec byelection, vows more effort

  19-06-2018 21:52
  OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party’s collapse in Monday’s federal byelection in Quebec is very disappointing and shows he has a lot of work to do before the 2019 general election. The New Democrat candidate finished a distant third Monday in a byelection held in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, taking just 8.7 per cent of the vote in a riding where […]
  
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• Male Arrested for Domestic Violence On June 19th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of The Sault Ste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-06-2018 21:36 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Domestic ViolenceOn June 19th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of The Sault Ste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Sault College salutes staff

  19-06-2018 21:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Ten Sault College staff were lauded with Northern Lights Employee Excellence Awards.
  
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• City waits for PC's to take office to make HCR ask

  19-06-2018 21:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A city initiative geared towards saving Huron Central Railway and ensuring railway tracks between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury receive the money they need to remain safe is moving ahead well, its leaders say.
  
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• Two Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic on Second Line

  19-06-2018 20:45
  A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Second Line east and Old Garden River Road snarled traffic for about an hour Tuesday afternoon. It is not known if there were any injuries. Sault Fire Services and Ambulance tended to the scene.  At least one vehicle sustained substantial damage. Check out the ONNtv news later […]
  
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• Crash snarls traffic

  19-06-2018 20:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Firefighters respond to a two-vehicle crash at Great Northern Road and Second Line East on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Uhl Returns to Cougars

  19-06-2018 20:25
  The Sault College Cougars hockey team have announced on Tuesday that forward Jason Uhl will be returning to the club for the 2018-2019 season. The 21 year old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, scored 9 times and set up 13 others in 8 games played during the 2017-2018 season. He also led the team in […]
  
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• Generator burns, crew OK

  19-06-2018 20:07 via saultstar.com
  
  No one was hurt when a generator caught fire on bulk carrier Paul R. Tregurtha early Monday.
  
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• Mayor Talks Steel Trade on ONNTv

  19-06-2018 20:05
  Mayor Christian Provenzano joined Alex Parr and Andy Martens on the ONNTv program Civic Affairs Monday night. Provenzano talked about the steel trade. Watch the video above. Don’t miss the repeat broadcast of the Civic Affairs on ONNTv Saturday at 12 noon.    
  
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• When the Cougars Play

  19-06-2018 20:00
  On Tuesday, the Sault College Cougars men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their schedules for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The men and women Cougars will begin their 2018-2019 OCAA regular season in a road game on Saturday, October 27th against Sheridan, beginning with the women at 4:00 p.m., followed by the men at 6:00 p.m. […]
  
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• Sautl College salutes staff

  19-06-2018 19:44 via saultstar.com
  
  Ten Sault College staff were lauded with Northern Lights Employee Excellence Awards.
  
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• Check out this great event tomorrow at the skatepark! #GoSkateDay2018 https://t.co/oBCn6mJXEX

  19-06-2018 19:38 via twitter.com
  
  Check out this great event tomorrow at the skatepark! #GoSkateDay2018 https://t.co/oBCn6mJXEX
  
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• Knowing Me, Knowing You: Mamma Mia! cast named

  19-06-2018 19:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Jaime Miller and Steve Ancic headline Musical Comedy Guild's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!
  
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• ROONEY, Patrick

  19-06-2018 19:33
  Passed away at Centennial Manor in Iroquois Falls on the Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was 63. He always had a smile for everyone and a wide social network. Paddy, who had Down’s Syndrome, worked at SooGoma through Community Living Algoma and was very proud to be in the work force as a baker, printing […]
  
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• Canadian 12-year-old, who’s 6-10, catches the eyes of a couple of NBA players

  19-06-2018 19:28
  TORONTO — A grinning Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posed for a selfie at last weekend’s regional finals for the Jr. NBA world championship in St. Catharines, Ont., with a 12-year-old boy. Murray requested the selfie, not the other way around. Why? Because standing a sky-high six-foot-10, Olivier Rioux towers over the Canadian NBA player by seven inches. The pre-teen from Anjou, […]
  
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• Stolen vehicle found, trio charged

  19-06-2018 19:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Three Sault Ste. Marie men fled when police stopped a stolen pickup truck in Municipality of Huron Shores on Monday.
  
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• Special membership meeting set for Local 2724

  19-06-2018 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  United Steelworkers Union Local 2724 will hold a special membership meeting on Wed. June 20 to provide information on the recent tentative memorandum of agreement reached with Algoma and its secured creditors.
  
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• PATTERSON, Victoria Carol (Burch)

  19-06-2018 19:15
  Passed away encircled by family Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was 75. Beloved wife of the late Gary for 46 years. Proud mother of Kelle and Keith (Constance). Devoted grandmother of Karlee, Alex, Théa and Kira. Sister of Gerry, the late Gloria (Grossett), Sandra (Houston) and Brian. Lovingly remembered by her sisters- and brothers-in-law, cousins, […]
  
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• FERGUSON, James

  19-06-2018 19:05
  Peacefully at F.J. Davey Home with family by his side on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Margaret Ferguson (nee Elliott). Loving father of the late Helen Ferguson, Ewan Ferguson (Linda Evans), Margaret Ann Broman (Eric), Elliot Ferguson (Deirdre Chambers) and Andrew Ferguson. Proud Grandfather of Alexander, Jacob, Emily, […]
  
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• Turgeon is tops in Ontario

  19-06-2018 19:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Three cheers for Gabrielle Turgeon seems very fitting.
  
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• Arrested for Arson

  19-06-2018 18:59
  Lindsay Perrault 34, of East St. was arrested June 18th and charged with arson and breach of probation. It is alleged that just before 6:00 a.m. on June 13th the accused attended a multi-unit residence on  Albert Street East.  The accused started a fire in a ground floor unit and then left the area. No […]
  
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• National sports organizations have to report allegations of abuse immediately

  19-06-2018 18:56
  OTTAWA — Sports Minister Kirsty Duncan says national sporting organizations will lose their federal funding if they don’t immediately disclose to her office any allegations of abuse or harassment that occur within their ranks. Changes to funding agreements that are effective immediately also require sporting associations to establish an independent third party to investigate all allegations of […]
  
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• EDDY, Helen Marion (nee Chappell)

  19-06-2018 18:43
  Passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 at the age of 74. Survived by her loving husband, Gary. Lovingly remembered by her daughter, Francine Barsanti (Dan). Extremely proud Granny of Timothy (Danielle), Abby and Anthony. Sister of Margaret Walker. Special sister to Angie Wagner (Armando Barban) and Cathy Hurley (late Fred). Sister-in-law of the late […]
  
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• MARASCO, Maria

  19-06-2018 18:25
  Peacefully with family by her side in her 86th year, on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved wife of Giuseppe for 65 years. Loving mother of Vincent (Henriette), Vanda and Gina. Much loved Nonna of Samantha Marasco de Man and Jesse Armstrong (Rosie). Cherished Bisnonna of Vincent and Elizabeth Armstrong. Predeceased […]
  
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• Three Arrested for Vehicle Theft

  19-06-2018 18:24
  On June 18, 2018 shortly after 7:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was informed that a Motor Vehicle (pickup truck) and trailer had been stolen from Sault Ste. Marie earlier in the morning. The truck was equipped with a GPS tracking device which allowed the owner to ascertain its location. The East Algoma […]
  
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• Event Street Closure - On Wednesday, June 20, March Street (Bay Street to Queen Street) will be closed from 3 pm to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-06-2018 17:59 via twitter.com
  Event Street Closure - On Wednesday, June 20, March Street (Bay Street to Queen Street) will be closed from 3 pm to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Commons Speaker says no to Tory calls for emergency debate on Canada-U.S. trade

  19-06-2018 17:57
  OTTAWA — The official Opposition is calling for an emergency debate in the House of Commons over the future of the Canada-U.S. trade — but Speaker Geoff Regan is having none of it. Conservative foreign affairs critic Erin O’Toole says Canadians need to see their elected representatives addressing what is the biggest economic crisis in their lifetime. On July 1, Canada […]
  
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• Global refugee numbers reach record high, U.S. and Canada take in record numbers

  19-06-2018 17:47
  OTTAWA — A new report from the United Nations Refugee Agency shows 2017 broke global records for displaced persons, with Canada becoming the ninth-largest recipient of asylum seekers in the world. The annual Global Trends report from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees shows 68.5 million people fled their home countries due to wars, violence and persecution in […]
  
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• Officer charged in collision

  19-06-2018 17:45 via saultstar.com
  
  An Ontario Provincial Police officer was charged following a two-vehicle collsion north of Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• Fire deliberately set: POLICE

  19-06-2018 17:37 via saultstar.com
  
  A recent fire that extensively damaged a multi-unit residence downtown was deliberately set, police say.
  
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• We’re Number Nine

  19-06-2018 17:16
  Expedia has ranked Sault Ste Marie one of the friendliest cities in Canada. After analyzing more than 750 communities based on visitor reviews the city was ranked ninth in the country. In an article released last week by Expedia, titled Friendliest Communities (and Towns) in Canada , the city is described as “Located on the […]
  
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• This Week in Black Sox Baseball

  19-06-2018 17:05
  Elks Bantams Earn Double Header Sweep The Elks 341 14U Soo Black Sox travelled to Valley East this past weekend and walked away with a double header sweep. Game 1:  Soo Black Sox 12  Valley East Voyageurs 2 Winning Pitcher: Owen Allen. Owen Allen, Colton Fata and Malcolm McGugan combined on a 2-hitter with 9 […]
  
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• Water Main Break Closes Street

  19-06-2018 16:58
  A broken water main interrupted the water services of a number of PUC customers this morning. The break occurred around 8:30am this morning and cut water services to customers in the East St. area. PUC crews are now working to repair the problem.  During the repair process, East Street is closed to thru traffic from […]
  
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• College Celebrates its Bright Lights

  19-06-2018 16:52
  Last Friday, Sault College proudly recognized the outstanding commitment and dedication of a number of its high achieving employees at the College’s annual Service and Excellence Awards Ceremony. Surrounded by colleagues, qualifying employees who were nominated by peers and selected by an independent College committee, were lauded for outstanding work achievements. “It was an honour […]
  
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• Kelly cashes in with Lotto Max

  19-06-2018 16:51 via saultstar.com
  
  A second major recent Lotto Max winner calls Goulais River home.
  
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• Broken water main closes East Street

  19-06-2018 16:48 via saultstar.com
  
  WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION ADVISORY
  
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• Male Arrested for Break and Enter On June 18th, 2018 officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-06-2018 16:41 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Break and EnterOn June 18th, 2018 officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Million Dollar Winner in Goulais!

  19-06-2018 16:40
  Congratulations to Melissa Kelly of Goulais River after winning a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the June 1, 2018 LOTTO MAX draw. Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players have won over $4.2 billion in prizes, including 57 jackpot wins and 447 winning MAXMILLIONS tickets from all across the province. The winning […]
  
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• Female Arrested for Arson On June 18th, 2018 officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-06-2018 16:26 via twitter.com
  Female Arrested for ArsonOn June 18th, 2018 officers with the Investigation Services Division of the Sault Ste. M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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