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• Fall 2018: Early winter or strong summer comeback?

  17-09-2018 23:51
  After a hot summer, most Canadians have already experienced an early taste of autumnal weather. Does this mean an early winter is in the cards, or will summer weather make a strong comeback like it did last year? Visit the Weather Network’s Complete Guide to Fall 2018  for an in depth look at the Fall […]
  
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• Foreign minister to return to NAFTA talks in Washington this week

  17-09-2018 23:22
  OTTAWA — High-level meetings are set to resume this week in Washington in an effort to bring Canada into a revised North American Free Trade Agreement. The renewed effort comes as the Opposition Conservatives criticize Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the tactics his government has been using to get a NAFTA deal done. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland […]
  
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• Local TV Veteran was Everyone’s “Uncle Albert”

  17-09-2018 22:53
  Albert Dudley Jones died September 11, 2018. Two days before, he celebrated his 80th birthday. Albert Jones was a local pioneer in broadcasting when television came to Sault Ste. Marie. Freshly married to Shirley, Jones started his career in the “telecine” department of the new CBC private Affiliate, CJIC-TV. Telecine dealt with loading films on […]
  
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• Theriault’s four point night leads Thunderbirds past Wildcats

  17-09-2018 22:38
  After defeating the Rayside Balfour Canadians 3-2 at Chelmsford Arena last Sunday and improving their record to 2-0, the Soo Thunderbirds returned home to the John Rhodes Community Centre on Sunday night as they took on the 1-2 Elliot Lake Wildcats. Forward Lucas Theriault had another big game on home ice Sunday night as he […]
  
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• HAMACHER, Patti Ann (nee Feindel)

  17-09-2018 22:16
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH Hospice on Friday September 14, 2018 at the age of 59. Predeceased by her husband, Frank. Lovingly remembered by her children, Shana Thomas (Caleb Zinck) and Stephanie Hamacher (Matthew Madonna). Adoring grandmother to Jaxon. Predeceased by her parents, Bruce and Irene Feindel. She will be missed by her brother in […]
  
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• TULL, Barbara

  17-09-2018 21:59
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 58. Beloved mother of Shae Tull. She is now reunited with her parents William and Earlette Tull and two siblings. Barbara will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her friend […]
  
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• WHITE, Paul Alexander. Celebration of Life

  17-09-2018 21:39
  A celebration of the life of Paul will be held in Toronto at Jerrett Funeral Home  Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 3 pm. North York Location – 6191 Yonge Street  
  
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• ONCHULENKO, Nan

  17-09-2018 21:33
  (September 20, 1935 – September 16, 2018) – It is with sadden hearts that Peter G. Onchulenko and Lisa Jane Onchulenko share with friends the passing of their Mom, Nan Onchulenko (McGeagh). Nan will be remembered with many treasured memories by her grandchildren Adrian Cesinaro (Laura), Branden Cesinaro (Kelsey), Brian Onchulenko, Chris Onchulenko and many […]
  
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• Fall foliage will be ‘excellent’ … albeit a little late

  17-09-2018 21:27 via saultstar.com
  The old adage, “Anything worth having is worth waiting for,” applies perfectly to Sault Ste. Marie and area’s peak fall colour forecast.
  Prime colours will be delayed somewhat, but fall foliage should be “excellent” overall, reports The Weather Network’s 2018 Fall Forecast & Winter Preview.
  Save for areas that were highly impacted by mid-summer drought conditions — principally the Sudbury region hit heavily by forest fires — fall colours should
  
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• Algoma U Homecoming Kicks-Off September 20th

  17-09-2018 21:24
  Algoma University’s annual Homecoming celebration kicks-off this Thursday, September 20th. For three days, the University will be hosting a variety of events on campus and within Sault Ste. Marie for alumni, students, and community members. “We’re really excited for the Homecoming 2018 celebration,” said Patrick Murray, Chair of the Algoma University Alumni Council. “Each year, […]
  
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• Spotlight: Rotary Club Of Sault Ste. Marie Gives To White Pines Special Olympics Team - SooToday.com

  17-09-2018 21:14 via sootoday.com
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  Spotlight: Rotary Club Of Sault Ste. Marie Gives To White Pines Special Olympics Team
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• Sault Ste. Marie's Terry Fox Run hits milestone - CTVNews.ca

  17-09-2018 20:25 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie's Terry Fox Run hits milestone
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  The annual Terry Fox Run was held in many communities across the country on Sunday. It is an event that has been a major part of Canadian culture for close to 40 years, with people raising money to help continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer.and more »
  
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• Buy A Smile Help Two Charities

  17-09-2018 20:24
  You can spread smiles this week and help two local charities all at your daily Timmie’s stop. Beginning today September 17th if you purchase a smile cookie for $1.00 at any local Tim Horton’s locations, proceeds from that purchase go to ARCH and the Twinkie Foundation, each organization receives fifty cents so 100 percent of […]
  
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• Household cleaners may alter kids’ gut flora, contribute to being overweight: study

  17-09-2018 19:54
  TORONTO — Commonly used household disinfectants could increase the risk of young children becoming overweight by altering the makeup of their gut bacteria during the first few months of life, a study suggests. The study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, analyzed the gut flora of 757 infants at age three to four months and their body […]
  
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• Nominations Being Accepted for Heritage Awards

  17-09-2018 18:21
  Nominations for the 2018 Heritage Award are now being accepted by the Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Heritage Committee. This award recognizes individuals, groups or community organizations for their outstanding contributions to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the City’s heritage resources as defined in the City’s Cultural Policy. Awards may be given for the following […]
  
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• Algoma University still rolling out pot policy

  17-09-2018 18:20 via saultstar.com
  Algoma University is placing legalized recreational marijuana “closely” under the microscope to peg what the federal policy change will mean for both students and staff, says the post-secondary school’s director of communications and institutional development.
  Brian Leahy says as the clock ticks toward Oct. 17 legalization in Canada , a “proactive approach” is being forged to address the matter from both the “student experience” and human resources persp
  
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• Bridge to Close for Festival of Races

  17-09-2018 18:06
  The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the Sault International Festival of Races on Saturday, Sept. 29. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 6:45 a.m. and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. or as soon as the last runner clears the bridge, whichever is earlier. A half marathon and bridge run both cross the bridge as […]
  
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• Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge

  17-09-2018 17:57
  On September 16, 2018 at approximately 11:05 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17, Aweres Township. Officers located the vehicle and as a result of further investigation, Darren Blais 35 years-old of Aweres Township, Ontario was charged with the following: Possession of […]
  
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• HEERAN, Deanna Mae

  17-09-2018 17:27
  With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our beloved Deanna, who passed away at the Cedarwood Lodge on Friday, September 14, 2018, with her family by her side at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Tom Heeran. Loved mother of Sean (Anne Marie), Gary (Mary) and the late Brendan. Deanna loved […]
  
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• RIP Ben

  17-09-2018 17:21
  Saultonline has learned that officials at Spruce Haven Nature Park had to euthanize the bear that caused them so much controversy with animal rights organizations. Ben the Bear lived at the zoo for over 25 years before he was euthanized last Thursday. Individuals close to the situation said the bear’s health was in decline for […]
  
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• Reminder - Wallace Terrace (Pittsburgh Avenue to Letcher Street) and Goulais Avenue (Douglas Street To McKenzie Ave… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-09-2018 15:56 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Wallace Terrace (Pittsburgh Avenue to Letcher Street) and Goulais Avenue (Douglas Street To McKenzie Ave… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Canadian home sales rise by 0.9 per cent between July and August: CREA

  17-09-2018 15:40
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose by 0.9 per cent between July and August, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase. The growth came as roughly half of all local markets saw a month-over-month increase, led by the Greater Toronto Area, along with gains in Montreal and Edmonton. Compared with a year […]
  
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• Folkard, Bernice Ann

  17-09-2018 14:56
  Step mom of 2. Step grandmother of 3. Aunt of many. Friend of thousands. I wish to announce the loss of my beloved wife Bernice who lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2018. She went peacefully and without pain. I hope she’s patient as she waits for me. Family and friends will be […]
  
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• DONNELLY, Kathleen Theresa

  17-09-2018 14:08
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday September 14, 2018 at the age of 71 with family at her side. Loving mother of Charlotte July, Julie Thompson (Jasen) and James Leamen (Jody). Proud grandmother of Paul, Nicholas, Kyle, Tyler, Emily and Erica. Dear sister of Maverick Donnelly (Gail), Bill Donnelly (Sandy) and Colleen Donnelly […]
  
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• Protesters rally outside Ont. legislature during rare midnight sitting

  17-09-2018 13:35
  TORONTO — Protesters lingered overnight outside the Ontario legislature after they were barred from observing a rare midnight sitting meant to speed up the passage of a controversial bill to cut Toronto’s city council nearly in half. Some voiced their opposition to the bill inside Queen’s Park as the proceedings got underway, heckling Progressive Conservative legislators with cries […]
  
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• NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate for next federal election

  17-09-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Federal political parties are gearing up for the final parliamentary session before the next election, but while the Conservatives and the Liberals tout having many candidates nominated and money in the bank, the NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate. NDP president Mathieu Vick says the party revamped its nomination process over […]
  
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• Hounds finish perfect in preseason

  17-09-2018 06:31
  After defeating the Sudbury Wolves 4-3 in a shootout in their opening game of the preseason last Thursday at the Sudbury Community Centre, the Soo Greyhounds played their second and final game of the preseason on Sunday afternoon in a rematch against their Highway 17 rivals at GFL Memorial Gardens. The Hounds ended their preseason […]
  
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• Friends of Fox

  17-09-2018 02:27 via saultstar.com
  Some walked, some ran and some found other means of transportation, at Sunday’s annual Terry Fox Run at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion. Event official Chanel Fall said later Sunday the run generated just over $18,000, with just more than $10,000 registered online, yielding about $28,500. Fall said she expects more online donations to roll in, possibly enough to break $30,000. Some 700 participated in the annual fundraiser for cancer research. “We had a beautiful day,” she sai
  
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• Some members of legal community oppose Ontario’s use of notwithstanding clause

  17-09-2018 02:20
  TORONTO — As Ontario’s legislature prepared to hold a rare midnight sitting to debate a bill that would cut the size of Toronto city council, members of Canada’s legal community called on the government not to overrule a court decision striking down an earlier version of the legislation. On Sunday afternoon, an open letter signed by about 400 Ontario legal professionals was sent to Attorney General Caroline Mulron
  
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