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• A Sault Ste. Marie farm addresses food insecurity - CTVNews.ca

  13-08-2018 23:55 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  A Sault Ste. Marie farm addresses food insecurity
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  Food insecurity is an ongoing issue in northern Ontario, as many people struggle to make ends meet. In Sault Ste. Marie, a group of people are doing their part to help those in need with a not-for-profit called the Food Bank Farm. It is formerly known ...
  
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• Supply management, abortion among policies Tories to debate at convention

  13-08-2018 23:39
  OTTAWA — Getting rid of supply management and regulating abortion are just two of the more than six dozen policy resolutions that will be on the agenda at the federal Conservative party’s biennial convention in Halifax later this month. The gathering marks the first such policy convention since Andrew Scheer became leader, and will set the stage for […]
  
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• The Great PIG in the Sky is Set To Land In the Soo October 17th

  13-08-2018 23:21
  PIGS……Canada’s premier Pink Floyd tribute act will be hitting the stage here in the Soo on Wednesday, October 17 at the Soo Community Theatre. The band is highlighting the 45th anniversary of Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album which was released in 1973. The album is Pink Floyd’s most successful commercial album with record […]
  
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• Ontario to sell pot online in fall, in private retail stores next year

  13-08-2018 22:36
  TORONTO — Ontario says it will sell recreational cannabis through an online retail channel when it is legalized this fall, with plans to have pot in private retail stores early next year. The online sales will be operated by a government agency called the Ontario Cannabis Store. The province says a “tightly regulated” private retail model will […]
  
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• Laird Fair offers city slickers chance to get countrified

  13-08-2018 22:16 via saultstar.com
  The annual Laird Fair is gearing up to stage its three-day long event, which begins Friday at the Laird Fairgrounds on Lake George Road, about 25 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie.
  North Shore Agricultural Society (NSAS) organizers promote agriculture at the fair, and this event provides urban residents with opportunities to get a taste of country life in several ways, including through horse shows, animal exhibits and demonstrations.
  The Laird Fair kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., with Summer Thunder
  
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• Coach Mike Hall talks Cougar hockey with ONNtv’s Matt Stefano

  13-08-2018 22:08
  The Sault College men’s hockey team is getting set to enter their second season in the ACHA D3 league, and this past weekend I brought head coach Mike Hall into our studio to talk about the upcoming season. The Cougars, who finished last season with a record of 12 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime […]
  
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• CRTC asked to investigate dispute involving excessive and dropped calls

  13-08-2018 21:59
  OTTAWA — Canada’s telecom regulator has been asked to intervene in a battle between rival wireless carriers that is causing failed connections for hundreds of cellphone users, particularly in the North. Telus Communications filed an application last week with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, calling for a public review of what it considers excessive cellphone […]
  
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• Spraying geared ‘restore’ forest to pre-harvest condition: MNRF

  13-08-2018 21:55 via saultstar.com
  Selected stands of forest along the North Shore will be sprayed with an herbicide, beginning this week, to control competing vegetation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says.
  This is not a pilot project as herbicide applications are used for temporarily controlling reforested areas where competing vegetation, such as weeds or brush, may impact planted conifer seedlings, says ministry spokesperson Adriana Pacitto.
  Herbicides are used only when necessary to renew the forest, which amoun
  
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• Spraying geared ‘restore’ forest to pre-harvest condition

  13-08-2018 21:55 via saultstar.com
  Selected stands of forest along the North Shore will be sprayed with an herbicide, beginning this week, to control competing vegetation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says.
  This is not a pilot project as herbicide applications are used for temporarily controlling reforested areas where competing vegetation, such as weeds or brush, may impact planted conifer seedlings, says ministry spokesperson Adriana Pacitto.
  Herbicides are used only when necessary to renew the forest, which amoun
  
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• $22,000 In Damage Caused At Comfort Laundry

  13-08-2018 21:20
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft and mischief. On the 15th of July 2018 at approximately 3 p.m. an unknown male attended at Comfort Laundry located at the Wellington Square Mall. The suspect pried open several coin operated washing machines […]
  
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• Ashley MacIsaac, Mary Walsh highlight Algoma Fall Festival

  13-08-2018 20:05
  Celebrated fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, comedian Mary Walsh and children’s entertainers Sharon & Bram, are among featured 2018 Algoma Fall Festival acts.
  The annual festival released its events schedule Monday.
  Beginning Oct. 3 and running until the Oct. 28, Algoma Discovered: The Exhibition, will take place at the Art Gallery of Algoma. The event pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven in Algoma. The gallery will feature an exhibition of their permanent collection
  
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• Greg Bowman Wants to be ADSB Trustee

  13-08-2018 19:49
  There is an exciting opportunity out there, and I want the students, teachers, administration, and parents of Algoma District School Board to know about it! As a Senior Electrical Planner working out of Central Trades at Algoma Steel, I am witness every day to the increasing need for engineers and tradespeople. As our senior tradespeople […]
  
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• Sharon and Bram, Ashley MacIsaac and A 100th Anniversary Celebration Highlight October in the Sault!

  13-08-2018 19:31
  The Algoma Arts Festival Association is pleased to announce the 2018 Algoma Fall Festival!  In their 46th season they’ll be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the first trip box car trip to Algoma by several members of the Group of Seven with “Algoma Discovered” along with Canadian Icons including Sharon and Bram, Mary Walsh, author […]
  
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• Missing Man Located

  13-08-2018 19:04
  On August 12, 2018, shortly after 6:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Blind River Detachment and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a report of a missing male within the Territory of Serpent River First Nation. On August 13, 2018, shortly before noon, a member of Serpent River First […]
  
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• MARQUES, David

  13-08-2018 18:58
  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of David Marques. Husband of Prazeres, Father of Aida (Tom) and Debbie (Carlos), Grandfather of Krystle (Jamie), Roberto (Odette), Christopher and Brandon and Great-Grandfather of Cristiano and Lillian.  David is predeceased by his two Brothers Antonio (Otilia), Manuel (Helena) and his Sister Lisdalia and […]
  
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• The MNR imposed fire ban has been lifted for Sault Ste. Marie. saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Augus… https://t.co/NgtahX0kDR

  13-08-2018 17:58 via twitter.com
  
  The MNR imposed fire ban has been lifted for Sault Ste. Marie. saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Augus… https://t.co/NgtahX0kDR
  
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• Toronto stock market lower as energy and materials move down, loonie slips

  13-08-2018 17:48
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was in the red in late-morning trading as the influential energy and materials sectors lost ground. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 38.94 points at 16,287.57. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 42.72 points at 25,270.42. The S&P 500 index was down 0.51 of a […]
  
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• Cdn officials keeping diplomatic talks with Saudi going, but no resolution yet

  13-08-2018 17:12
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government wants to improve its relationship with Saudi Arabia, but will not sacrifice Canada’s position on human rights. It has been more than a week since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia suspended diplomatic relations with Canada and expelled the Canadian ambassador after a series of tweets from […]
  
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• Social Assistance Funding Cuts Disappointing Says CLA

  13-08-2018 16:30
  In light of the recent funding cuts to social assistance programs, which includes a 50 per cent cut to the planned increase to the Ontario Disability Support Program, Community Living Algoma Executive Director John Policicchio is disappointed by the decision. “It certainly was an unexpected decision and we hope this is not a sign of […]
  
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• OPP Seek Assistance Locating Missing Male

  13-08-2018 16:00
  On August 12, 2018, shortly after 6:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Blind River Detachment and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a report of a missing male within the Territory of Serpent River First Nation. OPP investigation has revealed that Tyler MCCOLEMAN, 23 years of age was last […]
  
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• Sharpe, Milton

  13-08-2018 15:53
  On August 9, 2018, with his family by his side, the gates of Heaven opened to welcome Milton Raymond Sharpe with a stamp of approval. Loving husband and soul mate of Dorothy (Trudeau) for 60 years. Father of George (Jane), Patti Sharpe-Hindermeier, (Neil), & Lee Ann Marcoux (Bill).  Loving Papa to Jennifer & Mike, Chris, […]
  
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• PUC to Bring New Energy Project to Council

  13-08-2018 15:38
  PUC will stand before council Monday night with a new energy-efficient proposal for the city of Sault Ste. Marie, the construction of a energy storage facility. The CEMa (Customer Energy Management) Program is an initiative by PUC in partnership with Fluence – A Siemens Company, and Ontario Storage LLC. Once complete, the CEMa Project will […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! about an hour ago - SooToday.com - SooToday

  13-08-2018 12:02 via sootoday.com
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  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! about an hour ago - SooToday.com
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  A high of 31°C, but will feel more like 35°C with the humidex.and more »
  
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• One trillion litres of sewage leaked into lakes and rivers over last five years

  13-08-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Last Wednesday, a team of people from the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper environmental group descended on the Toronto harbourfront looking for any signs the previous night’s massive, flash-flood rainfall had caused the city’s ancient combined sewer system to overflow into the lake. They didn’t need to dip a single test tube into the water to know […]
  
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• How much raw sewage finds its way into Canadian waterways, by the numbers

  13-08-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — Canadian cities and the federal and provincial governments are spending billions to keep raw sewage out of waterways, but as of now, enough untreated waste spills each year to fill 86,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Some more numbers: 215 billion litres: Reported amount of untreated sewage flowing into Canadian waterways in 2017. 1.02 trillion litres: […]
  
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• Officers may face stress injuries after deaths of colleagues, experts say

  13-08-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Four years after Justin Bourque’s Moncton shooting rampage that killed three RCMP constables, police officers in New Brunswick are facing a new traumatic event that may have long-lasting psychological consequences, experts warn. On Friday morning in the province’s capital, police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns were shot and killed while responding to […]
  
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• ​Sault Ste. Marie and GFL celebrate five successful years of split-body cart recycling - Recycling Product News (press release) (blog)

  13-08-2018 09:30 via recyclingproductnews.com
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  ​Sault Ste. Marie and GFL celebrate five successful years of split-body cart recycling
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  Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario along with its contractor, Green for Life Environmental (GFL) are celebrating five years of successful Blue Box recycling with a split-body recycling collection cart. According to a recent press release from Ontario's ...
  
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• That’s the spirit

  13-08-2018 01:10 via saultstar.com
  Every August, for more than 20 years, Parks Canada has staged its Ghost Walk event on the grounds of Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site where spirits, from the past, guide visitors by candlelight around the ruins of Fort St. Joseph. 
  Through the tales of ghostly re-enactors, visitors discover what life was like 200 years ago for British soldiers, fur traders, First Nations and Métis Peoples.
  This year’s Ghost Walk will take place Saturday with walks at 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.
  
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• Sault Association of Ratepayers call out Municipal Candidates to Come To The Norgoma

  13-08-2018 01:02
  The Sault Association of Ratepayers  are  inviting the public to a Ratepayers’ Social & Meeting this coming Wednesday. This event is designed to gather community input and create conversation Organizers say,   The association is also extending an invitation to ALL of the 2018 Municipal candidates to hear community concerns. Location: NORGOMA Museum Ship Date: Wednesday, […]
  
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