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• Cops search for armed suspects in St. Catharines, Ont., several wounded

  06-09-2018 23:58
  ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Police are searching for armed suspects following a shooting that sent several people to hospital in St. Catharines, Ont., on Thursday afternoon. Niagara regional police said they were focusing their search on a downtown area of the city west of Toronto, adding that they were dealing with multiple shooting scenes. “We […]
  
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• Seattle group moves closer to arena deal for potential NHL expansion team

  06-09-2018 23:22
  The group looking to bring an NHL expansion team to Seattle announced Wednesday it has taken steps to secure an arena deal with the city. “Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the Oak View Group today announced critical steps forward to renovate Seattle’s new Seattle Center Arena (formerly known as KeyArena),” Seattle Hockey Partners said in […]
  
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• MCKAY, Donald Clifford

  06-09-2018 23:05
  McKay, Donald Clifford – Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer with his family by his side on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the age of 68. Beloved son of the late Donald and Audrey McKay. Loving father of Wendall and Dan McKay. Proud and precious Papa of Gracie, Julia […]
  
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• Chaka Khan to perform at Toronto film festival’s ‘Quincy’ premiere

  06-09-2018 23:01
  TORONTO — A performance by Chaka Khan, Mark Ronson and singer Yebba Smith has been added to the world premiere of a new Quincy Jones documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film’s publicist says the trio will perform one original song from the film immediately after Sunday’s afternoon screening at the Princess of Wales […]
  
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• MILLS-MANIACCO, Donna Lynne

  06-09-2018 22:41
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Wednesday September 5, 2018 in her 80th year.  Loving wife of the late Barry Mills (1992), and Palmer Maniacco.  Loving and devoted mother of James Mills (Melinda), Trevor Mills (Lori), Marney Mills (Dino Stefanizzi) and Jennifer Naccarato (Gino).  Stepmother of Carl Maniacco (Terry Lynn), Ted Maniacco (Diane), Palmer Maniacco […]
  
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• A golden route north

  06-09-2018 22:13 via saultstar.com
  In the early days of the 20th century, a local railway had big dreams for its economic role in Northern Ontario.
  THE BRUCE MINES & ALGOMA RAILWAY
  The early 20th century, Northern Ontario was one of expansion and exploration. Industries expanded with the technology-at-hand and exploration sought tradeable resources and new transportation routes. The Bruce Mines & Algoma Railway (BM & A) represented those parallel drives and within its history is the chapter of one man’s work to
  
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• Construction designation dispute surfaces at Civic Centre

  06-09-2018 22:03 via saultstar.com
  The Labourer’s International Union of North America has set up a picket line at the Civic Centre to protest who is doing what type of work on the cladding project.
  LIUNA Local 1036 has filed a grievance with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. They allege that labourers are not being used for work LIUNA deems labour versus carpentry work.
  Wayne Scott, LIUNA’s staff rep, said that under the collective agreements, work tendered out to companies must ensure that contractors are signatory to t
  
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• David Campbell getting set for a season in Powassan

  06-09-2018 21:48
  The NOJHL officially kicks off its 2018-2019 regular season tomorrow, and today I had the chance to speak with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario product David Campbell, who is getting set to play it this season with the Powassan Voodoos. Campbell was also drafted in the 4th round by the North Bay Battalion in this year’s […]
  
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• The following temporary event street closures are in effect for the month of September: saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Septe… https://t.co/ARl7H78zPN

  06-09-2018 21:45 via twitter.com
  
  The following temporary event street closures are in effect for the month of September: saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Septe… https://t.co/ARl7H78zPN
  
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• Labour Union 1036 Set Up Information Picket Line at City Hall

  06-09-2018 21:26
  The Labourer’s International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 1036 set up a picket line at the Civic Centre Thursday morning, concerning a grievance they have filed related to the Civic Centre cladding project. “We were told that the contractor that has the job was going to hire union labours, and they are not hiring […]
  
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• SAH secures new board, committee members

  06-09-2018 21:06 via saultstar.com
  Sault Area Hospital will welcome three new board members and four fresh committee appointees.
  Identities are slated to be released Monday at the hospital’s regular board of directors meeting, said board chair Reg St-Amour.
  “We had a very successful recruitment drive,” St-Amour told The Sault Star Thursday.
  Twenty-six applications were received, 14 for the board and 12 for committees.
  Officials put more weight this time around on what St-Amour billed as “board su
  
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• NA recycling markets crash, city revenue down substantially

  06-09-2018 21:04 via saultstar.com
  The collapse of the North American recycling market as a result of new policies in China is impacting the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s revenue stream.
  And a three-prong attack on the recycling industry in Northern Ontario is making it even more difficult for recycling companies, said John Martella, district manager of Green For Life Environmental Services (GFL).
  “We had forecast that this would happen about 10 years ago,” Martella told The Sault Star. “There has never been
  
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• Will YOU Catch the Ace Tonight?

  06-09-2018 21:03
  Another Thursday, another week of Catch the Ace at the Esquire Club. The elusive Ace is still in play. With only five cards left, the stakes are high and the odds of catching the ace are truly great. And SaultOnline has learned that there have been people lined up since quater after nine this morning. […]
  
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• August was a Busy Month at the Airport

  06-09-2018 20:56
  August was a record setting month at the Sault Ste Marie Airport.  A record 20,914 passengers flew to and from the Airport during the month of August, an increase of 4.28% over August 2017. This also breaks the previous record of passengers in a month set in October 2017 of 20,667. The increase in passenger […]
  
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• NIRO, Vincenzo Pasquale “Pat”

  06-09-2018 20:21
  (October 15, 1942-August 31, 2018) Suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday August 31, 2018 at the age of 75. Father of Patty Niro-McCoy and Rose Mary Niro-VanBuskirk. Grandfather of Anthony and Angelo Niro-McCoy and Ricky and Kaden Niro-VanBuskirk. Predeceased by his parents Giuseppe and Maria Niro. Dear brother of Carmela Spina (Santo). Uncle […]
  
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• MARTINEAU, Susan Marjorie (Nee Mills)

  06-09-2018 20:03
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved wife and best friend of Garry for 44 years. Cherished mother of Amy (Al Pine), Keith (Stacey), Jenny and Jason (Kristen Hoffman).  Special Gramma Susie of Bracen and Allison Pine, Grace and […]
  
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• St Vincent Place Needs Volunteers

  06-09-2018 20:00
  St. Vincent Place is currently planning for its annual Big Blue Box Food Drive, and we’re looking for volunteers. The drive takes place on Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 am until roughly 3:00 pm. We are in need of volunteer drivers with vehicles to drive the specified routes collecting donations, as well as runners to […]
  
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• Team Jacobs “Threw” Rocks with OFRHA Residents

  06-09-2018 19:33
  The residents at the Ontario Finnish Resthome had some excitement on Wednesday when Team Jacobs came to curl with them. This came after the residents challenged the team to a game via Facebook video last year. “We have a lot of curling fans here, a lot of Jacobs fans, so they love it. They absolutely […]
  
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• North American stock markets edge lower, loonie slips against U.S. dollar

  06-09-2018 17:14
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged lower in late-morning trading as losses in the energy sector were partly offset by strength in the industrial and materials sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.19 points at 16,131.38. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.30 points at 25,935.69. The S&P 500 […]
  
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• The broad strokes of adding variety to an investment portfolio through art

  06-09-2018 16:00
  TORONTO — David Heffel says he likes art as part of an investment portfolio because it provides daily dividends. “They’re assets that you can live with and enjoy on a day to day basis, but more importantly you can share them with family and friends.” Heffel, president of the Heffel Fine Art Auction House, has […]
  
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• Adventurers Wanted

  06-09-2018 15:40
  Do you have a high school student in your life that would benefit from a year abroad learning about and experiencing a new culture? The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience for young leaders looking interested in advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace. This year’s information session for parents and candidates will be […]
  
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• Highway 17 is reopened

  06-09-2018 15:16 via saultstar.com
  Highway 17 is reopened between Harmony Beach and Wawa.The Trans-Canada Highway was completely closed to traffic for several hours on Wednesday due to a washout before being reopened that day.
  
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• The Comedics get in tune with Tracy's Dream

  06-09-2018 14:49 via saultstar.com
  The Comedics are helping keep Tracy’s Dream alive.The singing physicians play a benefit on Sept. 15 at Moose Lodge to help the charitable cause that covers parking fees for cancer patients at Sault Area Hospital.Dr. Gene Turgeon calls Tracy’s Dream, named for the late Tracy Dinelle, an “extremely worthwhile cause.“I watched a lot of people go through that process,” he told The Sault Star in an interview earlier this week. That roster of patients includes people Turg
  
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• Cops & Rodders Car Show is this Saturday at Bellvue Park, next Saturday is Torch Ride. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  06-09-2018 14:05 via twitter.com
  Cops & Rodders Car Show is this Saturday at Bellvue Park, next Saturday is Torch Ride. facebook.com/story.php?stor…
  
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• Greater Toronto home sales and prices in August up from year ago

  06-09-2018 13:48
  TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area in August improved compared with a year ago thanks to an increase in prices and the number of homes sold. The Toronto Real Estate Board says the number of homes sold in the region through the MLS system totalled 6,839 for August, up 8.5 per cent […]
  
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• Netflix hopes to spark buzz at TIFF with big stars, major awards hype

  06-09-2018 13:30
  TORONTO — While Netflix has successfully reshaped how we watch TV series, its foray into film hasn’t achieved anywhere near the same level of water-cooler chatter. But that may change this week as the streaming giant heads to the Toronto International Film Festival with a heavy slate of movies that could bolster its reputation with cinephiles, appeal to mainstream audiences and grab some […]
  
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• Walmart Canada orders 30 more Tesla semi-trucks as it aims to shed diesel

  06-09-2018 10:03
  TORONTO — Walmart Canada is buying more Tesla semi trucks as it aims to reduce its carbon footprint by having its entire fleet powered by alternative energy by 2028. The Canadian subsidiary of the U.S.-based retail giant says it will acquire 30 of the 18-wheeler semi-trucks on top of the 10 ordered last November. The additional rigs, which […]
  
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• Provenzano officially launches campaign for 2nd term in Mayor’s seat.

  06-09-2018 05:05
  Incumbent, Christian Provenzano officially launched his campaign to continue as The Sault’s Mayor Wednesday evening. His campaign launch, held at Outspoken Brewing, saw a fairly substantial crowd gather as he shared highlights from his first term in the mayor’s seat, thanked his growing family, and looked to the future of Sault Ste. Marie as a […]
  
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• Continental Gold Reports Security Incident in the Town of Buriticá

  06-09-2018 03:33
  Toronto, Ontario, September 5, 2018 – Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL; OTCQX:CGOOF) (“Continental” or the “Company”) is extremely saddened to announce a security incident in the Town of Buriticá. Early this morning, two Continental Gold mining engineers, who work for the Formalization and Mining Control area, were attacked by two armed individuals in the town of […]
  
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• Florida or Bust. Mary won the Rotary North trip to Tampa.

  06-09-2018 03:15
  The 9th of 12 draws for the 2018 Sault North Rotary Club, was held Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. On the 1st Wednesday of each month, there is a draw for a trip for two as well as 2 secondary prizes of $150.00 each After each prize is won, the name […]
  
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• SSMEDC releases 2018 mid-year results

  06-09-2018 02:48
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (September 5, 2018) – The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (SSMEDC) released its 2018 mid-year results report this week. From January 1 to June 30, staff helped 120 businesses in their startup and expansion. This activity is expected to create 336 jobs. Meanwhile, the organization’s Tourism Sault Ste. Marie division […]
  
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• Ottawa hopes Ontario will make ‘informed decision’ on overdose prevention sites

  06-09-2018 02:23
  TORONTO — Canada’s health minister is offering to share the federal government’s research on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites with Ontario as the province weighs whether to allow such facilities to continue operating. Ginette Petitpas Taylor said Wednesday she hopes Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will make an “informed decision” when it comes to the […]
  
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• Hounds sign a handful of players

  06-09-2018 02:14
  It was a busy day for the Soo Greyhounds on Wednesday, September 5th, as the club signed a total of five players for the upcoming season. The Hounds have signed forwards Dominic Mufarreh, Alex Johnston, Cullen McLean, Tye Kartye and goaltender Ethan Taylor. LUCKY SEVEN Sixteen year old forward Dominic Mufarreh, who is from Livonia, […]
  
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• Rain could cause flooding in the Sault Ste. Marie region - CTVNews.ca

  06-09-2018 01:48 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Rain could cause flooding in the Sault Ste. Marie region
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  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The weather forecast indicates local rainfall amounts of 50 mm or more are possible today ...and more »
  
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• Ontario Cannabis Store increases number of licensed suppliers to 32

  06-09-2018 00:42
  TORONTO — Ontario has signed supply agreements with six more licensed cannabis producers, bringing the total to 32, along with 12 accessories suppliers. The deals were announced Wednesday by the Ontario Cannabis Store, which will be selling pot online starting on Oct. 17 when recreational marijuana use is legalized. It is also establishing a wholesale distribution network […]
  
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• Sass Halen ? Van Jordan ?

  06-09-2018 00:02
  Well, it very well could have happened. According to Sass Jordan, she was on Van Halen’s radar many moons ago. Local guitar legend Tym Morrison tipped me off on this topic when I mentioned that I had an upcoming phone interview with Canada’s Favourite Daughter. It didn’t take long to google this truth and thus […]
  
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