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• Ontario Introduces Legislation to End Cap and Trade Carbon Tax in Ontario

  25-07-2018 23:42
  Today Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Rod Phillips announced details of legislation that would, if passed, formally end the cap-and-trade carbon tax era in Ontario. “Ontario’s carbon tax era is over. Cancelling the cap-and-trade carbon tax is the right thing to do, a good thing to do and one more example of a […]
  
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• Toronto stock index ends up on strong industrials, Canada’s dollar climbs

  25-07-2018 23:30
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended higher as gains in industrials outweighed declines from auto parts companies, while U.S. markets gained on strength in the technology sector. The S&P/TSX Capped consumer discretionary index was down 0.65 per cent as auto parts companies including Magna International, Linamar Corp, and Martinrea International slid on tariff concerns, […]
  
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• Ontario government ends York University strike with back-to-work legislation

  25-07-2018 23:25
  TORONTO — Ontario’s government has passed legislation to bring the nearly five-month-long strike at York University to an end. An omnibus bill containing back-to-work legislation was introduced by the Progressive Conservatives last week and passed third reading late this afternoon. The labour dispute at the Toronto university started on March 5. It saw 3,000 contract […]
  
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• 'Hopeful and optimistic' rail line will continue

  25-07-2018 23:10 via saultstar.com
  
  Support is being sought from municipalities along the Huron Central Railway line from Sault Ste. Marie to Sudbury to help get provincial and federal dollars to maintain the rail corridor.
  
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• Feds insist emission standards need to strengthen, as U.S. moves to ease rules

  25-07-2018 22:39
  OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump’s administration moves towards easing fuel emission standards for vehicles, the Liberal government says Canada’s standards need to become “stronger” and it will conduct its own assessment after the United States review. New reports emerged this week indicating Trump is set to introduce new rules for auto emissions. The current rules were adopted […]
  
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• Before You Jump In the Lake. Beech Beach & Big Point Park ….

  25-07-2018 22:39
  Algoma Public Health (APH) has issued a swimming advisory for Beech Beach and Big Point Park located on St. Joseph Island, Ontario, east of Sault Ste. Marie. Water samples are taken from Beech Beach and Big Point Park every week.  Test results of samples taken on July 23, 2018 contained high levels of bacteria. It […]
  
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• Swimming Advisory for Beech Beach, Big Point Park

  25-07-2018 22:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for Beech Beach and Big Point Park, located on St. Joseph Island, east of Sault Ste. Marie. Water samples are taken from there weekly, with test results of samples taken on July 23 containing high levels of bacteria. It is unsafe to swim at beaches with increased levels of bacteria. When sample re
  
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• Why Isn’t Local Food Lining the Shelves?

  25-07-2018 22:26
  Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (July 25, 2018): The Rural-Agri Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), recognizes that Northern Ontario is home to well-established beef, grain, oilseed, potato, fruit and vegetable, and rainbow trout industries. But how do you get more of the rich harvest of northern Ontario’s farms, […]
  
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• Sault Ratepayers – Come Together Thursday Night.

  25-07-2018 22:09
  David Poluck, Sault Association of Ratepayers sent the following announcement to Superior Media. Come and meet organizers and fellow ratepayers of the Sault Association of Ratepayers Thursday evening. This event is to provide information on how taxpayers talking can make an impact in a municipal election. A great opportunity to network with, and converse with […]
  
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• Hoggard Charges Revive Questions Over When and Why Police Release Mug Shots

  25-07-2018 21:51
  TORONTO — The recent release of a stark mug shot featuring rock star Jacob Hoggard has raised questions about how Toronto police decide when and why to make public such images. Upon its release Monday, many observers took to social media to wonder why a photo of the Hedley frontman — charged with three sexual […]
  
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• Feds promise action to ensure healthy democracy in era of ‘false information’

  25-07-2018 21:34
  OTTAWA — The federal government says it will try to bolster Canadian democratic institutions in the digital age that are confronting growing public mistrust and concern about campaigns of false information and “fake news.” The promise, which has yet to be fleshed out with concrete ideas, comes in a newly published draft list of federal commitments to […]
  
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• Sault Area Hospital would enact Code Orange, Emergency Response Plan if faced with situation akin to deadly Danforth shooting

  25-07-2018 20:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Last Sunday evening, major Toronto heath-care centres, including St. Michael’s Hospital, Michael Garron Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital, had to quickly set into motion action plans to deal with the arrival of victims of the deadly Danforth shooting.Sault Area Hospital’s procedure in the event of an “external catastrophic situation or disaster,” in
  
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• Transparency and confidence waning in Canada’s mining exploration permit process: Fraser Institute:

  25-07-2018 20:18
  CALGARY, Alberta, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investors are losing confidence in the mineral exploration permit process in many Canadian provinces, with applications taking longer to be approved and a lack of transparency, according to a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank. “An increasingly opaque and […]
  
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• Angel investors invite business owners, entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas

  25-07-2018 19:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Are you an entrepreneur in need of seed capital to start, grow, scale-up or commercialize your business? Or an established business looking for extra capital to expand? The Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) at the Sault Ste. Marie PITCH Event invite you to pitch your ideas to its accredited investors Oct. 11.
  
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• BONIFERRO, Patrick Edwin

  25-07-2018 19:28
  It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Pat Boniferro at his home at the age of 65 on Friday, July 20th, 2018. Son of the late Donna and Robert Boniferro and brother of Mary (Ron), Jim (Dianne), Dino, Eileen (Guy) and Carlo (Susan). Cherished husband for 24 years and […]
  
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• TD bank celebrates local gay couple with event

  25-07-2018 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie TD branch at 44 Great Northern Road in the Cambrian Mall will be hosting a celebration of Harry Stewart and Chris Southin, a married gay couple living in Thessalon, 100 kilometres east of the Sault, Thursday at 1 p.m.
  
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• U.S. fast food brand Chick-fil-A announces plans to come to Canada

  25-07-2018 19:12
  TORONTO — Canadians craving Chick-fil-A, Inc.’s signature chicken sandwiches soon won’t have to head south of the border to indulge. The controversial American fast food company that is also known for its waffle fries and milkshakes said Wednesday that it will open its first Canadian restaurant in Toronto next year and has plans to bring about 15 of its locations to […]
  
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• Tidy up late spring and early summer bloomers

  25-07-2018 19:03 via saultthisweek.com
  I was talking to my neighbour about my walk around the yard looking for inspiration for this week’s article. I have covered a lot of the major topics already, so she suggested covering ‘tidy up’ tasks that can be done now. Thanks Tracey for the good suggestion!
  The hectic pace of spring and early summer has passed, so now is the perfect time to de-stress by puttering around in the garden.
  On my tour through the yard I was making a mental list of little chores that need doing. I
  
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• Finley, Joseph Elmer

  25-07-2018 18:23
  April 22, 1940 – July 24, 2018 Passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 24, 2018 in his 79th year at home with his loving partner at his side. Beloved partner and best friend of Leita St Germain for 42 years. Loving father of Kim, Joseph, Keith, Christine, Brian (Alana), Peggy (Randy), Michael, Clint, Kathy (Andrew) […]
  
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• #ProjectASAP Morning Show July 12th - SSMFS ASAP & APH Car Seats youtu.be/SLIaDeR4CoQ via @YouTube

  25-07-2018 18:02 via twitter.com
  #ProjectASAP Morning Show July 12th - SSMFS ASAP & APH Car Seats youtu.be/SLIaDeR4CoQ via @YouTube
  
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• Catch the Ace surges to six figures

  25-07-2018 17:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Last week, the Catch the Ace progressive pot draw at the Esquire Club hit $92,890.50 with the guaranteed jackpot of the night at $10,583. Based on previous weeks' inflation rates, Esquire Club staff estimate Thursday's pot to hit between $110,000 and $115,000.
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Jestin Ian Ryan (AKA. Baillie

  25-07-2018 17:55
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Jestin Ian Ryan (AKA. Baillie), 27, who is wanted for: CC 344(1)(A)  ROBBERY- USE OF FIREARM CC 87(1)  POINTING A FIREARM CC 88(1)  POSSESSION OF WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE CC 90(1)  CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON CC 91(1)  UNAUTHORIZED […]
  
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• HILL, Thora Anna

  25-07-2018 17:44
  Passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 quietly leaving us. Mom is now free of her bondage and pain. Walking with her Lord toward Heaven’s Gate soon to reunite with the love of her life G. Wilbur Hill. We walk through life together, dear and each step of the way I find I love you […]
  
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• Upcoming fashion gala hopes to donate to mental health programs

  25-07-2018 16:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Project Grab Hold is organizing a charity gala fashion show at the Machine Shop on Nov. 30.
  
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• Axe throwing tournament planned for Heart and Stroke Foundation

  25-07-2018 16:35 via saultstar.com
  
  The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Sudbury and area will be holding its first annual Axe Throwing Tournament in Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay and Sudbury on Aug. 18 in partnership with Northern Axperts, found locally at 410 Pim Street in the Sault.
  
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• How has Bill 148 impacted your business?

  25-07-2018 16:34
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber Network are seeking grassroots data on the impact of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, which amended the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. How has the increase to the minimum wage, new scheduling provisions, expanded personal emergency leave, equal […]
  
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• Wife of former hostage Joshua Boyle returns to U.S. with children: report

  25-07-2018 16:14
  OTTAWA — The American wife of former overseas hostage Joshua Boyle has reportedly returned to the U.S. with the couple’s three children while Boyle awaits trial on multiple assault charges. ABC News is reporting that an Ottawa judge gave Caitlan Coleman permission to leave Canada with the three children on Monday, nearly six years after […]
  
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• CAROTA, Elisa

  25-07-2018 15:54
  Peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family at her side. Elisa fought a courageous battle with great strength and determination. Beloved wife and best friend of Domenic for 45 years. Loving mother of Adriano (Blythe) and Giancarlo. Loving Nonna of Vanessa, Marisol, Aubrey and her furry companion Scratch. Predeceased by her […]
  
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• PIGS to Play Sault Community Theatre Centre

  25-07-2018 15:34
  Local Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat October 17th, as PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd brings their acclaimed live show to the Sault Community Theatre Centre, to perform some of the most amazing music ever created. Currently Canada’s only national touring Pink Floyd tribute, the Outside / In Canadian Tour 2018 will take PIGS […]
  
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• Stop by today at the Civic Centre between 3 and 7 pm for the Downtown Traffic Study info centre. We want to hear yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  25-07-2018 15:31 via twitter.com
  Stop by today at the Civic Centre between 3 and 7 pm for the Downtown Traffic Study info centre. We want to hear yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• St. Mary's College grad ready for next step

  25-07-2018 15:27 via saultthisweek.com
  BY Abi St. Pierre High School correspondent
  Grade 12 student, Angela Murtha, eagerly awaits the day of her graduation.
  After completing her exams the week prior, Murtha is ready to graduate from St. Mary’s College on Wednesday, June 27. “I am looking forward to graduating high school because it gives me a proper ending to this chapter of my life, and it celebrates my journey,” said Murtha.
  When interviewed, Murtha was excited to have the opportunity to reflect on the past four
  
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• Amazon to open Caledon fulfillment centre, creating 800 full-time jobs

  25-07-2018 15:27
  TORONTO — Amazon will open a new fulfillment centre in Caledon, Ont. to pick, pack and ship books, electronics and toys. The Seattle-based e-commerce company says the centre will create more than 800 full-time jobs. The one-million square foot centre will be Amazon’s sixth facility in Ontario and ninth in Canada. The centre is expected to be built […]
  
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• PUC heedful of LED lights concerns

  25-07-2018 15:20 via saultthisweek.com
  In an effort to save energy and reduce costs, the City of Sault Ste. Marie in 2015 had PUC convert all of the city’s 9,000 streetlights to LED fixtures.
  That conversion was completed in 2017, but a local nonprofit argues the change may not have been the best route to take.
  In a blog post published on its website, the Crane Institute for Sustainability points out the blue light emitted by the LED lights can impact health.
  “With repeated exposure to blue light at nighttime, our circadi
  
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• Loblaw profit falls to $50 million in second quarter after fair-value adjustments

  25-07-2018 14:54
  BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s second-quarter adjusted earnings were above analyst estimates, but the grocery and pharmacy retailer also recorded an 86.1 per cent decline in net profit due to a number of unfavourable items including an acquisition expense at its Choice Properties division. Net profit available to common shareholders dropped to $50 million […]
  
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• Police survey underway

  25-07-2018 13:25 via saultstar.com
  
  A Canadian polling and market research firm is calling city residents for a survey about Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
  
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• Toronto mayor, residents, to hold vigil tonight for Danforth shooting victims

  25-07-2018 13:15
  TORONTO — Residents of Toronto’s Greektown will attend another vigil tonight to mourn two people who were killed and 13 others left wounded in a horrific shooting on Sunday. They will be joined by Mayor John Tory at 7 p.m. at a local church before they walk along Danforth Avenue bearing lanterns and candles. On […]
  
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• Getting psychiatric care for loved one can be challenging for families

  25-07-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — The parents of Faisal Hussain, whose shooting spree Sunday in Toronto’s Greektown left two people dead and 13 injured, say their son had struggled all his life with psychosis and depression, but none of the medications or therapies he tried were able to overcome his mental illness. In a brief statement, Hussain’s parents said they had done their best to seek care for their […]
  
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• Truck Hits A House on Pim Street.

  25-07-2018 02:05
  The driver of the red truck (as seen in video) was taken to Sault Area Hospital with non life-threatening injuries around 7:20 pm tonight. Sault Police Service, Sault Fire Service, and Sault EMS paramedics responded to the scene.  
  
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• Letter to the Editor. Via Rail Bosses Not Up to the Job

  25-07-2018 01:34
  With Greyhound set to end bus service from Sudbury to the west coast of BC, there is now an opening for VIA Rail to deliver needed public transportation and expand passenger rail markets in Northern Ontario. However, the Montreal-based bosses at the Crown corporation are not up to that job. Greyhound runs will disappear by […]
  
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• Trade Tribunal finds subsidies and dumping of steel products causing harm

  25-07-2018 01:06
  OTTAWA — The Canadian International Trade Tribunal says it has found there is a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing of some steel products by several Asian countries have harmed or could harm Canadian steel producers. The tribunal says it found the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam all likely interfered […]
  
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• Merineau thinks big for EP release

  25-07-2018 01:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Bigger is better for Jesse Merineau – on the stage and in the recording studio.
  
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• Sault YMCA will need to Close for the day on Saturday.

  25-07-2018 00:37
  Erica Tucker, Supervisor of Adult Programs and Marketing with the local YMCA sent the following information to Superior Media. ‘The city is making improvements to the Storm Water Management for this area, requiring the water to be shut off for a one day period. The Sault YMCA is scheduled to be closed for Saturday, July […]
  
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• (Video) NDP demands Ford government immediately resume writing sessions for the Truth and Reconciliation curriculum

  25-07-2018 00:11
  QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPP for Toronto Centre Suze Morrison says that Doug Ford’s decision to pause curriculum writing sessions for the truth and reconciliation curriculum amounts to throwing sand into the gears of one the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). “Earlier this month, educators, elders and knowledge keepers, including survivors […]
  
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