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• Local Historical Author Releases Second Book

  22-08-2018 23:47
  Local author Sandra Rousseau recently released her second book, entitled Sault Ste. Marie and Beyond: A History of It’s People 17th-21st Centuries, including Mackinac Island and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This book explores the culture of the Anishinaabe homeland, French fur trade commerce, entrepreneur’s shipbuilding and copper mining, war declared by the Amercans, Canada’s rescue by […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie trail littered with cigarette butts - CTVNews.ca

  22-08-2018 23:21
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  Sault Ste. Marie trail littered with cigarette butts
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  A popular nature trail in Sault Ste. Marie is becoming what some are describing as an outdoor ashtray. Provincial policy prohibits smoking on hospital grounds, so smokers at Sault Area Hospital are apparently using the nearby John Rowswell Hub Trail ...
  
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• ROWLINSON, Steven Allan

  22-08-2018 23:11
  Peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in his 58th year.  Loving father of Adrian (Jen), Matthew (Jamie) and Brendan (Kristy).  Proud grandpa of Ethan and Maze.  Son of the late Clifford and Thelma Rowlinson.  Dear brother of Skip (Mary Anne), Sharon Willis (late Gary), Olga-Ann Rowlinson, Wayne (Sarena) and predeceased by Grace Rowlinson, […]
  
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• Judas Priest Interview At Last !

  22-08-2018 23:04
  Christina: Hi is this Ernest? Moi:         It is. Christina: Hi this is Christina from Epic (Records), How are you doing today?  Me:          I’m doing great thanks. Christina: I’ve got Richie from Judas Priest on the other line; are you ready for me to connect you?   …..and that’s […]
  
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• Two children among Wawa crash fatalities

  22-08-2018 23:00 via saultstar.com
  Four people from western Canada, including two children, are identified as the victims of a two-vehicle collision south of Wawa on Sunday night.A SUV, southbound on Highway 17 in Lendrum Township, hit a moose at about 10:20 p.m. The vehicle then crossed the centre line and collided with a northbound SUV, Ontario Provincial Police say.Two people in the northbound vehicle, Cynthia Caraoa, 51, and Anika Caraoa, 9, of Winnipeg, were brought to Lady Dunn Hospital where they died of their injuries.A p
  
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• Victims Identified-Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Highway 17 Collision

  22-08-2018 22:54
  (WAWA, ON) – On Sunday August 19, 2018 at approximately 10:19 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Superior East (Wawa) Detachment, responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 15 kilometres south of Wawa in Lendrum Township, Ontario. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a southbound vehicle struck a moose then […]
  
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• Nerdcon prepares Sault launch

  22-08-2018 22:09 via saultstar.com
  A big turnout for a quickly promoted event earlier this summer convinced organizers of the first Steel City Nerdcon to launch an even bigger gathering this fall.Beth Davison and Michael Turcotte, owners of Vintage Games ‘N Junque drew an estimated 500 shoppers when they hosted three out-of-town vendors in mid-July. The couple drew the crowd on just six days notice.“It was a pretty good turnout,” Davison told The Sault Star on Wednesday. “Definitely we were not expecting t
  
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• Letter: Tax Loss Exposed and Explained

  22-08-2018 20:46
  RORY RING, Candidate For Mayor RE: ESSAR-ALGOMA TAX LOSS EXPOSED AND EXPLAINED I am writing in response to the media coverage of the August 20th release from my campaign office, “The Mayor Cooks the Books on Failed Essar-Algoma Tax Deal: Time for Mayor to Come Clean on Real Numbers” The subject of the story is […]
  
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• A Letter to the Editor

  22-08-2018 20:46
  LETTER TO THE EDITOR August 8, 2018 RORY RING, Candidate For Mayor RE: ESSAR-ALGOMA TAX LOSS EXPOSED AND EXPLAINED I am writing in response to the media coverage of the August 20th release from my campaign office, “The Mayor Cooks the Books on Failed Essar-Algoma Tax Deal: Time for Mayor to Come Clean on Real […]
  
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• Ford recalls electric vehicle power cables due to fire risk

  22-08-2018 20:44
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford is recalling the charging cords for more than 50,000 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in North America, including 1,327 in Canada, because they could cause fires in electrical outlets. The company says the 120-volt cords came with certain 2012 through 2015 Focus electrics and some 2013 through 2015 Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi […]
  
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• 'The house was gone', Sault woman lives near Kitchener explosion

  22-08-2018 20:18 via saultstar.com
  A house explosion that killed a woman in Kitchener on Wednesday morning happened in a “lovely” neighbourhood where a Sault Ste. Marie woman has lived for more than two decades.Paula Stanghetta was working at her computer at about 8 a.m. when she heard “a big pop.” Thinking something fell on their home, she and her husband Terry McAndrew, went outside, checked for damage, but found nothing. She soon heard the sirens of emergency vehicles.When Stanghetta began driving to wo
  
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• BREAKING: Judge gives positive endorsement, sale not finalized

  22-08-2018 20:09 via saultstar.com
  A Toronto judge has given a positive endorsement to work completed to broker the sale of Sault Ste. Marie’s steelmaker but the deal has not yet been finalized.
  The court heard that the Port of Algoma’s financeer GIP and Algoma’s purchaser have come to an agreement, resolving the final non-governmental outstanding matter for the sale to take place.
  Superior Court Justice Glenn Hainey is providing time to the parties to finalize that agreement and return it to the court.
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• Nevin Buconjic Talks New Book, StartUP Sault, and More!

  22-08-2018 20:02
  Nevin Buconjic, award-winning entrepreneur, author, strategic advisor and startup community leader joined Superior Media today in the ONNtv studio to share some insight about his book and his over 20 years of experience in business, finance, marketing, and business development. Buconjic is the founder of StartUP Sault Ste. Marie, part of the Startup Canada network, […]
  
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• CLARK, Bonnie Marlene

  22-08-2018 19:58
  It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bonnie (BonBon) Clark on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 69. Much loved daughter of the late Onetta and R.S. Clark. Predeceased by her brother John and her sister Patricia. Bonnie will be missed by her aunts Doris Chouinor and Bernice […]
  
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• ‘Not a politician:’ Ex-chief planner sets sights on Toronto mayoralty

  22-08-2018 19:17
  TORONTO — A professional urban planner considered a credible, if long-shot challenger to Toronto’s incumbent mayor in October’s municipal vote is set to hold her first campaign rally Thursday against a backdrop of unprecedented intervention in the city’s election politics by Ontario’s rookie premier. In fact, says Jennifer Keesmaat, it was Premier Doug Ford’s unilateral decision […]
  
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• OSPCA Wants you to Know how to Report Animal Cruelty and Abuse

  22-08-2018 18:40
  The Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) has reached out to SaultOnline to share with members of our community how to properly report animal abuse and cruelty. In response to a previous SaultOnline article, ‘Has Social Media Skewed Animal Care in the Sault?’ the OSPCA hopes to help clarify to Saultites how they […]
  
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• Ontario SPCA Wants you to Know how to Report Animal Cruelty and Abuse

  22-08-2018 18:40
  The Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) has reached out to SaultOnline to share with members of our community how to properly report animal abuse and cruelty. In response to a previous SaultOnline article, ‘Has Social Media Skewed Animal Care in the Sault?’ the Ontario SPCA hopes to help clarify to Saultites how […]
  
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• One dead, one injured in Kitchener, Ont., house explosion: police

  22-08-2018 18:39
  KITCHENER, Ont. — A woman was killed and a man was airlifted to hospital after an explosion destroyed a home and started a fire in Kitchener, Ont., early Wednesday, police said. The blast took place at a home on a residential street a little after 8 a.m., police spokeswoman Cherri Greeno said. “It’s fair to say the house has […]
  
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• Canada encouraged by signs of progress on US-Mexican NAFTA talks: Freeland

  22-08-2018 18:37
  OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister says she’s encouraged by signals out of Washington that the United States and Mexico are close to resolving their bilateral issues within the three-country North American Free Trade Agreement. Speaking to reporters today in Nanaimo, B.C., Chrystia Freeland says she’s been in close contact — including this week — with her U.S. and Mexican counterparts throughout […]
  
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• Bernier should decide if he wants Trudeau to win next election, Rempel says

  22-08-2018 18:18
  OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel wants maverick caucus colleague Maxime Bernier to make up his mind about whether he wants his own party or Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to win the next federal election. Rempel was responding to a fresh batch of tweets from the Quebec MP calling on Canada to admit fewer immigrants and blasting his fellow […]
  
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• Infrastructure agency hands $1.28 billion loan to Montreal rail project

  22-08-2018 18:01
  OTTAWA — A nascent federal agency designed to find new ways to finance construction of transit systems is making its first investment in a multibillion-dollar electric rail system in Montreal. The Canada Infrastructure Bank says it will provide a $1.28-billion loan to help build the system, best known by its French acronym REM. The loan includes an […]
  
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• Cities face tight timelines for ‘opting out’ of hosting legal cannabis shops

  22-08-2018 16:48
  OTTAWA — Ontario cities likely won’t know until after this fall’s municipal elections how much time they have to decide against allowing brick-and-mortar cannabis shops in their communities. The provincial government announced last week that municipalities would be given a one-time opportunity to opt out of hosting retail pot outlets. But at a meeting in Ottawa, […]
  
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• Aho, Allan

  22-08-2018 16:17
  Passed away unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital in his 74th year. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Louise. Lovingly remembered by his children, Amy and Adam (Bev). Special grandfather to Ella. Brother of the late Elvi (late Bob), late Henry (late Shirley), late Alfred (Jean) and late Jim (Ila). Predeceased by his parents, Arvi […]
  
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• Michigan honours bridge workers

  22-08-2018 16:12 via saultstar.com
  International Bridge maintenance workers are being recognized by the state of Michigan for doing major projects on the span joining the Twin Saults that saved Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority more than US $1 million.They recently received the State of Michigan’s Symbol of Excellence coin.When SSMBA couldn’t agree to terms with contractors on several major ventures, the 10 full-time maintenance staff told bridge brass “we can do some of these other items as well,” general
  
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• Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $50.7 billion in June

  22-08-2018 16:01
  OTTAWA — Lower sales at gas stations and in the auto sector pulled down Canadian retail sales in June after they surged higher in May. Statistics Canada said Wednesday retail sales fell 0.2 per cent in June to $50.7 billion. The move lower came as the result for May was revised to show an increase […]
  
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• Female cannabis users come out of the shadows as legalization looms

  22-08-2018 15:56
  TORONTO — Carol Francey waxes nostalgic when she thinks back to the first time she tried pot. The year was 1966, the place was Toronto’s hippie-packed Yorkville neighbourhood, and she was 17-and-a-half-years-old. The Victoria resident has been using pot ever since, she says — some 52 years. And for most of that time, she did it […]
  
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• LONERGAN, Robert Murray “Bob”

  22-08-2018 15:12
  With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Bob. He died peacefully after a lengthy illness, with his loving wife at his side at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 77. Devoted husband and best friend of Marie for 41 years. Predeceased by his parents Richard and […]
  
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• It's almost that time.... Get your routine down before school starts... start by testing all alarms in your home.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  22-08-2018 14:40 via twitter.com
  It's almost that time.... Get your routine down before school starts... start by testing all alarms in your home.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Free Christmas Tree Mulch

  22-08-2018 14:13
  Clean North invites all gardeners and landscapers in the Sault Ste Marie area to come out this Saturday, August 25th, between 9 AM and 12 Noon, at Lemieux Composting, 764 Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Mulch made from the Christmas trees collected and chipped up last January, will be available to the public, […]
  
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• Royal Bank reports third-quarter profit up from year ago, raises dividend

  22-08-2018 13:47
  TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada set the tone for the latest round of big bank earnings with a dividend hike as it reported a record $3.1 billion in net income for its third quarter, up 11 per cent from a year ago. The bank’s results, which beat analyst expectations, were driven by earnings growth in its wealth […]
  
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• aprender a hablar español (Learn to speak Spanish)

  22-08-2018 13:32 via saultstar.com
  Spanish language classes are offered at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library this fall.Sessions for youngsters from seven to 11 run Saturdays from mid-September to early December from 10 a.m. to noon.Call 705-759-5241 or email [email protected] beginner class for adults runs Tuesdays from mid-September to late November.An intermediate class goes Thursdays from Sept. 13 to Nov. 29, a release says.These sessions are also offered at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library’s main branch.Call 7
  
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• Ride for free?👍👍 twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…

  22-08-2018 12:36 via twitter.com
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• Ride for free?👍👍 facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  22-08-2018 12:35 via twitter.com
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• Heckle heard around the country offers sneak peek at 2019 campaign narrative

  22-08-2018 10:30
  OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office is refusing to say precisely when — or even if — Justin Trudeau knew he was dealing with an alt-right activist when he denounced her questions about the cost of “illegal immigrants” in Quebec as intolerant and racist. Nor were members of Conservative rival Andrew Scheer’s staff willing to discuss […]
  
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• Microsoft Uncovers New Russian Hacking Efforts

  22-08-2018 04:38
  Microsoft has uncovered new Russian hacking efforts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections. The company said Tuesday that a group tied to the Russian government created fake websites that appeared to spoof two American conservative organizations: the Hudson Institute and the International Republican Institute. Three other fake sites were designed to look […]
  
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• A Reason to Smile: With Arch and The Twinkie Foundation

  22-08-2018 04:14
  On Friday, August 17th, the ONNtv studios welcomed Julie Premo from ARCH and Christine Smith from the Twinkie Foundation (And Karen Lefave behind the camera). We were delighted to have them come and sit with ONNtv’s Alex Parr.  As you will learn in the video above, there are wonderful things happening with ARCH, the Twinkie […]
  
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• Back Packs and Pencil Crayons. The Staples Back-To-School Supply Drive is On.

  22-08-2018 03:32
  Staples Canada’s annual School Supply Drive is one of the many ways that Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore supports our community’s children. The Staples Canada Back to School Supplies Drive  is an annual event that works to support local students struggling to fill their back-packs with the school supplies required by schools. To help students in […]
  
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• Peluso signs with Flames

  22-08-2018 03:00
  The National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames have announced on Tuesday that they have signed former Soo Greyhounds forward Anthony Peluso to a one-year, two-way contract. The 29 year old spent last season with the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, scoring 7 times and setting up 4 others in 38 regular season games. During the 2017-2018 […]
  
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• Homicide in Elliot Lake. OPP Make An Arrest.

  22-08-2018 01:21
  (Elliot Lake, Ont.) On February 14, 2018, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located human remains in a wooded area within the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. The human remains were that of missing person, Joseph TOPPING, 31 years-old from Elliot Lake, Ontario. On February 26, 2018, a post […]
  
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• Police make arrest in Homicide

  22-08-2018 00:18 via saultstar.com
  (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 14, 2018, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located human remains in a wooded area within the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. The human remains were that of missing person, Joseph TOPPING, 31 years-old from Elliot Lake, Ontario.
  On February 26, 2018, a post mortem examination was concluded by the Office of the Chief Coroner-Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.  A
  
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• Boom. Paul Manafort Found Guilty of 8 Charges

  22-08-2018 00:12
  Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort stared intently at the jury as the clerk read off the counts finding him guilty of eight financial crime charges. Manafort was found guilty Tuesday in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller’s team. The judge declared a mistrial on 10 other counts after jurors failed to […]
  
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