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• Briggs, Shirley (nee Sigety)

  20-07-2018 23:23
  With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Briggs at the age of 74 at Sault Area Hospital peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Monty for 51 years. Loving mother of Todd, Melissa and Jennifer. Grandma of Bryan, Mitchell, Dylan, Tiffany, Cassidy, Aaron and Brandon. Great grandma to Coltan. Predeceased by her […]
  
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• What are you up to this weekend? #Rotaryfest https://t.co/iiXSUfqx3U

  20-07-2018 22:47 via twitter.com
  
  What are you up to this weekend? #Rotaryfest https://t.co/iiXSUfqx3U
  
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• Be Vigilant. Rash of Thefts Reported to Sault Police

  20-07-2018 22:34
  In the last 24 hours officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have responded to 6 calls for service regarding thefts from individuals in the central and west end of the city. In each of the cases 2 unknown females approached elderly people while an unknown male stayed in a vehicle that they were […]
  
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• Trio targets seniors

  20-07-2018 22:28 via saultstar.com
  
  A trio is taking jewelry and wallets from Sault Ste. Marie seniors, police warn.
  
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• Event Street Closures - Saturday, July 21 1) 9:30 am to 12 pm - Queen St E (Churchill Blvd to Church St) and Lower… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-07-2018 22:17 via twitter.com
  Event Street Closures - Saturday, July 21 1) 9:30 am to 12 pm - Queen St E (Churchill Blvd to Church St) and Lower… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Butts pose fire risk

  20-07-2018 22:10 via saultstar.com
  
  Improperly discarded cigarettes pose an even greater danger during the current dry conditions with a fire ban in place, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services warns.
  
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• Series of Thefts Reported #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  20-07-2018 21:47 via twitter.com
  Series of Thefts Reported #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• In the last 24 hours officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have responded to 6 calls for service regard… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-07-2018 21:47 via twitter.com
  In the last 24 hours officers with The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have responded to 6 calls for service regard… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Summer Fun: Team Jacobs Century 21 Charity Golf Classic

  20-07-2018 21:39
  Team Brad Jacobs, with title sponsor Century 21, are hosting their 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic this afternoon. All proceeds raised will be split between the Sault Area Hospital’s Maternal Child Fund and the Team Brad Jacobs ‘Follow Your Dreams’ Bursary for Algoma University. Saultites get the opportunity to golf with celebrities including Curtis Joseph, […]
  
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• MPP Michael Mantha’s News from the Park

  20-07-2018 21:25
  If I were a betting man, I would bet dollars to donuts that when Doug Ford was growing up, one of his favourite TV shows was Happy Days. Remember Richie Cunningham, his family, teenage friends and, of course, The Fonz? For those too young to remember, Happy Days was a weekly sitcom throwback to the […]
  
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• Remains of all Eight Bruce McArthur Victims now Identified: Toronto police

  20-07-2018 21:13
  Toronto police are hopeful they have found all the victims allegedly murdered by Bruce McArthur now that an eighth set of human remains has been recovered and identified in the case, a senior detective said Friday. The recent excavation around a central Toronto home where the 66-year-old McArthur worked as a landscaper yielded the final […]
  
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• Woman allegedly abandoned infant in hot car while test driving new vehicle

  20-07-2018 21:09
  PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Police say a 38-year-old woman is charged after allegedly leaving a child in her sweltering car while taking a new vehicle for a test drive. Investigators say the woman went to a Peterborough, Ont., dealership last Saturday to take a new car for a test drive. It’s alleged an employee at the […]
  
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• Ottawa says Japan has resumed Canadian wheat imports after temporary suspension

  20-07-2018 20:44
  Ottawa says Japan has ended its temporary suspension of Canadian wheat imports. Japan had halted shipments after some unauthorized genetically modified wheat was found in southern Alberta. Ottawa says the decision marks an end to all international trade actions arising from the discovery on June 14. South Korea resumed shipments late last month. Modified wheat […]
  
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• Catenacci leaving North America

  20-07-2018 20:40
  After playing in the American Hockey League from 2012-2018, former Soo Greyhounds forward Daniel Catenacci is leaving North America to take his show to Italy. It was announced on Thursday that the 25 year old has signed with the EBEL’s HC Bolzano for the upcoming season. Catenacci, who played last season with the American Hockey […]
  
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• Theft From LIDS In The Station Mall (video)

  20-07-2018 20:20
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 29th of June 2018 at 3:50 pm an unidentified male attended at LIDS located in the Station Mall. While in the store the unidentified male tried on a hat valued at $40.00. […]
  
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• Discussions continue with Noront Resources

  20-07-2018 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
  All hands on deck.
  
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• Romano Meets with Noront Resources To Discuss Ferrochrome Processing Facility

  20-07-2018 19:48
  SAULT STE MARIE: The MPP for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines (Northern Development and Mines) as well as to the Minister of Indigenous Affairs met with Noront Resources yesterday with an aim to addressing any issues or questions related to the Sault’s bid to host […]
  
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• Bud J Mangotich (Buddy)

  20-07-2018 19:42
  Sadly we announce that Buddy Mangotich, a life long fighter has gone down for the count. After 96 years the bell rang for his last round. The fight was stopped as he peacefully passed on July 17, 2018. Bud was born in 1922 in Croatia and immigrated to Canada as a child with his family. […]
  
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• Improperly Disposed Butts Cause Fires

  20-07-2018 19:30
  During the course of the week, Sault Ste. Marie fire crews responded to numerous calls of small and smoldering outdoor fires. The cause of the fires relates to improper discarding of smoking materials. By throwing smoking materials on the ground, in flower planters or in flower gardens, the chance of having a fire significantly increases. […]
  
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• The Countdown is On for North Channel Race Week 2018.

  20-07-2018 19:23
  The 2018 North Channel Race Week, commonly referred to by sailors as the NCRW, will begin this coming Monday, July 23rd, 2018.  This is the fourth year for this event.  This is a week long yacht race series featuring a variety of boats from not only the Sault Ste. Marie area, but a variety of […]
  
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• Pridefest returns to Sault

  20-07-2018 19:23 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Pride Committee, along with members, volunteers and allies of the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, and questioning (LGBTQ+) and people are proud to announce the fifth annual Sault Ste. Marie Pridefest.
  
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• Update – Hwy 17 Re-Opened Between White River and Wawa

  20-07-2018 18:30
  Update – The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that at 1:48 p.m. Highway 17 re-opened in both directions. ****************************************************************** (DAHL TOWNSHIP, ON) – On July 20, 2018, at 10:33 a.m., members from the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a sink hole on Highway 17 near Obatanga Provincial Park in Dahl […]
  
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• 'Sault Ste. Marie is open for business,' Romano tells Noront execs ... - SooToday.com

  20-07-2018 18:30 via sootoday.com
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  'Sault Ste. Marie is open for business,' Romano tells Noront execs ...
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  The final site selection process is now underway for Noront's Ferrochrome Processing Facility.
  Time Capsule from 50 Years Ago Opened At Sault Ste. Marie's 350th Birthday Celebration9&10 News
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• Hwy 17 Closed Between White River and Wawa – No Detours

  20-07-2018 18:30
  (DAHL TOWNSHIP, ON) – On July 20, 2018, at 10:33 a.m., members from the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a sink hole on Highway 17 near Obatanga Provincial Park in Dahl Township in between White River and Wawa. Highway 17 is closed and there is no time estimate on when Highway 17 […]
  
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• Loonie moves up as inflation ticks higher, TSX moves lower at late-morning

  20-07-2018 17:19
  TORONTO — The loonie surged higher after Statistics Canada reported the annual inflation rate in June hit its highest mark in more than six years, while Canada’s main stock index lost ground. The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.16 cents US, up from an average value of 75.44 cents US on Thursday. The increase followed […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie police release video of armed robbery - CBC.ca

  20-07-2018 16:39 via cbc.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie police release video of armed robbery
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  Sault Ste. Marie are asking for help identifying the man who pointed a gun at a convenience store clerk early Thursday morning. Police said the robber entered a Mac's Milk on the corner of Wellington Street East and Pine Street, where he took a firearm ...
  Noront CEO Discusses Sault Ste. MarieSaultOnline.com
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• Facility Operator - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/mGe4TR2dX4

  20-07-2018 15:21 via twitter.com
  
  Facility Operator - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/mGe4TR2dX4
  
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• .@SaultFire: Fires start from not disposing of cigarettes properly saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/July-…

  20-07-2018 15:18 via twitter.com
  .@SaultFire: Fires start from not disposing of cigarettes properly saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/July-…
  
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• Summer Fun at the Downtown Association Street Party

  20-07-2018 15:00
  The Downtown Association hosted their first Street Party on Thursday night. The event consisted of fun for the whole family, from vendors, to games, to music, from Brock St. to Pim St. If you missed out on the fun, have no fear. The next street party is Thursday August 9th, starting at 6pm. They will […]
  
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• Canada’s annual inflation rises 2.5% thanks to boost from higher energy prices

  20-07-2018 14:47
  OTTAWA — The country’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.5 per cent in June as consumer prices grew at their fastest pace in more than six years, Statistics Canada said in a report Friday. The federal agency’s latest inflation number received a boost from higher energy prices, especially gasoline, fuel oil and other fuels. It […]
  
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• Police to provide update on case against alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur

  20-07-2018 14:39
  Toronto police say they will be providing an update today in the case against alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur. The 10 a.m. news conference at Toronto police headquarters comes a week after investigators completed an exploration of a site where the 66-year-old is accused of burying the bodies of numerous men. The dig took place at a central Toronto […]
  
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• What an awesome event last night at the @SSM_DTA street party! We had everybody on-board for last night!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  20-07-2018 14:26 via twitter.com
  What an awesome event last night at the @SSM_DTA street party! We had everybody on-board for last night!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Premiers to wrap up two days of meetings at New Brunswick seaside resort

  20-07-2018 13:38
  ST. ANDREWS, N.B. — Canada’s premiers are set to wrap up their two-day meeting in New Brunswick later today. It’s expected the final communique may delve into breaking down some internal trade barriers including the amount of alcohol that can be transported across provincial borders. Meetings held in the scenic seaside town of St. Andrews […]
  
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• From hot to not? The Baloney Meter weighs in on Scheer’s economy claims

  20-07-2018 13:30
  OTTAWA — “Justin Trudeau inherited a booming economy, but he’s squandering it. His uncontrolled spending and tax hikes is making life harder for Canadians. It’s time for a Prime Minister who puts taxpayers’ interests first.” — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, Twitter, July 15, 2018 ——— In a tweet this week, Scheer took aim at Just Trudeau’s […]
  
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• Scathing suicide inquiry finds gaps, shortcomings at Royal Military College

  20-07-2018 06:02
  OTTAWA — Members of a board of inquiry into three suicides at the Royal Military College of Canada have reported facing troubling delays and obstacles in obtaining key information and evidence during their nearly year-long internal investigation. A censored copy of the board of inquiry’s final report was provided to reporters this week and confirmed […]
  
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• Unique Learning Hub slated to open in early 2019 at former Alexander Henry HS site.

  20-07-2018 05:42
  The Algoma District School Board (ADSB), the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and the City of Sault Ste. Marie are pleased to confirm that they have signed a lease agreement that officially creates a unique learning hub at the Algoma District School Board’s newly renovated Boréal French Immersion Public School site, located at 232 Northern […]
  
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• Dance With Me: GALLERY

  20-07-2018 05:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Brian Read and Ruth Galins dance to the musicof Polisi Bassoon at Rotaryfest's Stage 1 onThursday night.
  
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• From faith worker to cabinet minister, Tassi is ready to be voice for seniors

  20-07-2018 00:43
  OTTAWA — For years Filomena Tassi, a chaplain before entering politics, made time to listen to older members of the community. Now, as the new federal minister for seniors, she will not only be hearing what they have to say but serving as their voice on the national stage. The Hamilton MP said she decided to leave her six-year career as […]
  
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• Four Superior Media ONNtv Crew Lucky to be Alive Tonight.

  20-07-2018 00:38
  Earlier today, Superior Media’s ONNtv Crew went from reporting the news to becoming part of the news. A serious collision took place along Queen Street E. near Pilgrim St. in the Sault’s downtown. Queen Street was closed at the time for the Downtown Street Party.  A white mid-sized vehicle plowed along Queen St, hitting two […]
  
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• Scott Moir on managing relationships, retirement plans and upcoming tour

  20-07-2018 00:10 via saultstar.com
  
  In a bright maroon Essar Centre meeting room, Scott Moir, half of the most decorated figure skating duo in Olympic history, made a rare public appearance without skating partner Tessa Virtue.
  
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