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• Ring Committed to 4-Year Property Tax Freeze

  18-09-2018 23:57
  Citizens of The Sault Deserve Lower Taxes The mayor has been on a roll increasing your property taxes year after year, for the past four years, totaling 11 percent, and is showing no signs of letting up anytime soon. How is it that residents in the City of Windsor can experience a 7-year property tax […]
  
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• Elton John stops by Toronto record store, adds to his vinyl collection

  18-09-2018 23:47
  TORONTO — Elton John surprised employees at Toronto record shop Sonic Boom on Tuesday when he strolled into the store and bought a number of vinyl albums. Manager Christopher Dufton says he instantly recognized the legendary performer, who was dressed in black Adidas gear and black-rimmed shades. “I didn’t have to ask,” he said of spotting John’s famous face. “You would […]
  
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• DAYNARD, Scott “Muskrat”

  18-09-2018 23:28
  Unexpectedly at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday September 16, 2018 at the age of 52. Loving husband of Rhoda Beith. Loving father of John Daynard (Justyne), Jessica Daynard (Branden Rollin), Matt Daynard (Kallie) and stepfather of Michael Beith and Duncan Beith. Grandfather of Brayden, Blake, McKenna and Zoey. Son of Judy Jollie (late Gaston) […]
  
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• CASCIANI, Antonio

  18-09-2018 23:17
  Passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Dolce Vita Retirement Living in Windsor, Ontario at the age of 86. Predeceased by his parents Emidio and Nicola Casciani and brothers Amedeo, Natan and Domenico and sisters Norina Santarelli, Vincenzina Calderone (late Tony) and Margherita Alberico (late Giovanni). Survived by his sister Delia Spagnolo (Angelo) […]
  
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• Shoemaker Shares Insight on Ford’s Use of Notwithstanding Clause

  18-09-2018 23:16
  Ward three incumbent and local lawyer Matthew Shoemaker shared with ONNtv his insight into Premier Doug Ford’s use – and interpretation – of the notwithstanding clause. In the midst of a municipal election, Shoemaker believes the manner in which Ford is approaching the cut of Toronto’s City Council in half is wrong. While he doesn’t […]
  
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• Update – Erica found safe: OPP

  18-09-2018 22:50
  UPDATE 8:45 pm         Female Located in Good Health (SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – On September 18, 2018, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing female that was last seen at approximately 12:00 p.m. on September 17, 2018 from a residence on […]
  
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• Have you seen Erica? OPP requesting public’s help to locate her.

  18-09-2018 22:50
  (SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – On September 18, 2018, shortly before 9:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing female from the Territory of Serpent River First Nation. OPP investigation has revealed that Erica PINE-BOB, 29 years old was last seen on September 17, […]
  
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• Ontario seeking stay of council-cutting decision that threw plans into disarray

  18-09-2018 19:55
  TORONTO — The Ontario government will not pursue a new bill to cut Toronto city council nearly in half if the province’s highest court stays a ruling that quashed an earlier version of the legislation, lawyers said Tuesday. In a hearing before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, government lawyer Robin Basu said legislators would hold […]
  
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• CAIN, Richard Thomas “Dick”

  18-09-2018 19:47
  Entered glory on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice in Sault Ste. Marie surrounded by his family. Dick is survived by his wife Mazie and children Hilary (James), Richard (Kathleen) and Craig (Ana). Proud Gramps to Caleb, Austin and Wyatt. Loving brother of Doug (Bonnie), Larry (Pat), Joe (Jackie), John (Christine), Louise […]
  
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• Pucek joins the Hounds

  18-09-2018 19:06
  With the Soo Greyhounds getting set to kick off their 2018-2019 regular season tomorrow night in Saginaw, the club has announced that one of their prospects will be wearing the red and white this season. The Hounds have announced yesterday that 18 year old left winger Roman Pucek has committed to the club. Pucek, who […]
  
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• RUICCI, Nicholas

  18-09-2018 18:19
  With profound sadness, the family announces the passing of our dear Nicky at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of 63. Best friend and husband of Mary Ann (Bumbacco) of 40 years. Devoted father and friend of Travis (Brittany) and Luke. He will be forever remembered by Jordyn. Proud […]
  
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• Deloitte report warns of productivity hit from lingering ‘zombie firms’

  18-09-2018 17:26
  TORONTO — A new report raises concerns about the number of lingering low-productivity firms in Canada that are hindering overall economic growth. The report by consultancy Deloitte says at least 16 per cent of Canadian public companies fall into the category of so-called zombie firms — more than 10 years old but unable to cover interest payments […]
  
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• Used skates wanted

  18-09-2018 17:15 via saultstar.com
  Gently used skates are being collected to give to children.Community First collects donations in the Green for Life Memorial Gardens parking lot from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday.Skates can also be brought to Community First’s branches at 289 Bay St., and 535 Trunk Rd., during regular business hours.This is the second year for Community First’s Motivate 2 Skate.More than 100 pairs of skates were donated in 2017, a release says.Schools interested in a free Motivate 2 Skate day can learn
  
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• Liberal riding association president blindsided by MP’s defection

  18-09-2018 17:01
  OTTAWA — The president of an Ontario Liberal riding association says he had no prior knowledge of an MP’s decision to leave the government benches for the official Opposition. Clayton Haluza, who leads the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding association, says in a statement it was “with disappointment” he learned Leona Alleslev felt the need to switch […]
  
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• Cathedral starts drive for new organ

  18-09-2018 17:01 via saultstar.com
  A fundraising drive is underway to purchase a new pipe organ for St. Luke’s Cathedral.The Rodgers electric organ that’s served the Anglican church since 1970 stopped working in early February. The church decided not to pay for its repair since there was no guarantee the organ would work again, music director and choirmaster Stephen Mallinger told The Sault Star.Chosen as its replacement is a pipe organ made by Rudolf van Beckerath in Hamburg, Germany. That’s the same company th
  
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• Nominations are now being accepted for Municipal Heritage Award saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Septe… https://t.co/Hz2QvPjcMO

  18-09-2018 16:28 via twitter.com
  
  Nominations are now being accepted for Municipal Heritage Award saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Septe… https://t.co/Hz2QvPjcMO
  
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• Patton stars in Sault-shot film

  18-09-2018 16:16 via saultstar.com
  A crime drama is being filmed in Sault Ste. Marie.Hammer is directed, and written, by Christian Sparkes.The cast includes Will Patton (Armageddon, 24), Mark O’Brien (Arrival, Republic of Doyle) and Ben Cotton (Stargate: Atlantis, The Unseen).Sparkes, a Newfoundland native, won a best direction award at Atlantic Film Festival in 2014 for Cast No Shadow. The film was also nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards including best picture and original music.A River in the Woods, a shortt by Spa
  
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• A green beer that looks like algae? It’s all for clean water

  18-09-2018 16:08
  TOLEDO, Ohio — There are spicy beers and even peanut butter beers, made to stand out on crowded shelves. Then there’s a murky, green brew that looks a lot like algae. It’s making a statement on the one ingredient brewers can’t do without — clean water. The ghastly-looking “Alegae Bloom” beer made by Maumee Bay […]
  
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• A Night of Comedy and a Moose

  18-09-2018 15:43
  By Gaf, special to SaultOnline.com The night started off setting a precedent where first impressions aren’t always what they seem as I started off my journey. I was off to a shaky start mistaking the Great Moose lodge on Trunk for the Elk Lodge on Bay, I’ve never been good with cervinae. I can already […]
  
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• Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales rose 0.9 per cent in July

  18-09-2018 14:46
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales increased 0.9 per cent in July to $58.6 billion, boosted by the transportation equipment and chemical industries. Economists had expected an increase of 0.6 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. The growth came as sales in 11 of 21 industries climbed higher. The transportation equipment industry rose […]
  
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• Pumpkins feted at festival

  18-09-2018 13:56 via saultstar.com
  Pumpkins are celebrated at Roberta Bondar Pavilion later this month.The sixth annual pumpkin weigh-off festival, presented by Algoma Farmer’s Market and City of Sault Ste. Marie, runs Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Pumpkins to be entered in the weigh-off should be on site by 11 a.m., a release says. The weigh-off follows at noon. Top three pumpkins get prizes. A separate category, for youngsters, offers prizes for the top four gourds.Other activities include a scavenger hunt for youngsters,
  
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• Tilray to export cannabis formulation to U.S. for clinical trial

  18-09-2018 13:29
  TORONTO — Canadian licensed marijuana producer Tilray Inc. has received the green light from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agency to export a medical cannabis product south of the border for use in a clinical trial. The Nanaimo, B.C.-based company and a researcher at the University of California San Diego believe it is the first export of a cannabis study […]
  
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• Traffic Concerns Top of Mind For Ward 5 Voters

  18-09-2018 12:24
  While visiting neighbourhoods throughout Ward 5​,​ City Councilor candidate Corey Gardi has identified traffic concerns as ​a top priority​ amongst Ward 5 voters. “I have visited over 1​,​200 homes ​in​ the ​p​ast several weeks and one of the issues that is top of mind in the west end is traffic​,” ​said Gardi. Most concerns revolve […]
  
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• Rambles: Hockey season in full stride in Sault Ste. Marie area - Sault This Week

  18-09-2018 09:00 via saultthisweek.com
  Rambles: Hockey season in full stride in Sault Ste. Marie area  Sault This Week'Tis the season to play hockey and Sault Ste. Marie rinks are full of action. For example, regular season schedules got underway in both the Great North Midget ...
  
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• Bucket List: At 71 she hadn't been on a motorbike yet – mark that one off

  18-09-2018 07:13 via saultthisweek.com
  Grace Huang, from Taiwan, who’s 71, sits on a motorbike in preparation for her first ride.
  Riding a motorcycle was one of the many things on her bucket list, a project that helped her during a particularly stressful and heart-wrenching time.She had recently lost her husband of 39 years.
  The last year had become a struggle, physically, mentally and emotionally with her late husband in and out of hospital.
  To help cope with all the unknowns Huang wrote a bucket list inspired by her caregiver
  
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• Success of breakfast program a tribute to city’s generosity

  18-09-2018 07:06 via saultthisweek.com
  The City’s Every Breakfast Counts program began its life by exceeding fundraising expectations, and that success continued through its first summer of providing breakfasts to local children.
  Mayor Christian Provenzano, who spearheaded Every Breakfast Counts, said the program provided 1,779 meals over the seven weeks it ran, for an average of 254 meals each week.
  Though the mayor had been advised at the launch of the program that it would likely cost about $25,000 to fund, local generosity
  
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• SSMRCA wetland 'provincially significant'

  18-09-2018 06:57 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Ste Marie Region Conservation Authority is one of 36 conservation authorities across Ontario that focus on managing the province’s watersheds.
  Christine Ropeter, the SSMRCA’s assistant manager, told Sault This Week the Authority’s name is something of a misnomer because although conservation of natural environments is ultimately the driving force behind what it does, its primary mandate is flood prevention and development regulation in areas deemed “hazardous lands.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie and other Ontario communities melt through heat records Monday - SooToday.com

  18-09-2018 05:15 via sootoday.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie and other Ontario communities melt through heat records Monday
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  WEATHER SUMMARY ENVIRONMENT CANADA ************************** Weather summary for Ontario and the national capital region issued by Environment Canada at 9:57 p.m. EDT on Monday, 17 September, 2018. Discussion: A few new record ...
  Rambles: Hockey season in full stride in Sault Ste. Marie areaSault This Week
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• Men’s Thunderbirds drop sixth straight

  18-09-2018 04:53
  After dropping a 4-0 decision to the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday afternoon in Guelph, the Algoma University Thunderbirds men’s soccer team was back in action on Sunday afternoon for their second game of a two-game road series against the Gryphons. The Thunderbirds record fell to 0 wins and 6 losses on Sunday afternoon as they […]
  
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• It's the Great Pumpkin, Sault Ste. Marie - or a bunch of them - SooToday.com

  18-09-2018 04:37 via sootoday.com
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  It's the Great Pumpkin, Sault Ste. Marie - or a bunch of them
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  NEWS RELEASE SAULT STE MARIE PUBLIC LIBRARY ************************* How did your pumpkin grow? The Algoma Farmer's Market and the City of Sault Ste. Marie will host the 6th Annual Pumpkin Weigh-Off Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the ...
  Rambles: Hockey season in full stride in Sault Ste. Marie areaSault This Week
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• OREA wants province to intervene in registration spat with travel council

  18-09-2018 02:51
  TORONTO — The Ontario Real Estate Association is calling on the province to intervene in an alleged push from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario to force realtors to register as travel agents if they want to arrange short-term rentals for Ontario clients. In a letter to Minister of Government and Consumer Services Todd Smith, […]
  
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• Former Hounds Captain signs two-year deal with Oilers

  18-09-2018 02:47
  He was the their top scoring defenceman last season, and now he gets to remain with them for the next two seasons. The National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers have announced on Monday that they have signed former Soo Greyhounds defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year deal worth $6.4 million. Nurse, who is from Hamilton, Ontario, […]
  
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• LAJOIE, Daniel “Danny”

  18-09-2018 00:51
  With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Danny at ARCH on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of 57. He is now reunited with his loving father Albert Lajoie. Beloved son of Anne Lajoie. Dear brother of Cheryl Fryia Pine (Garry), Alan Lajoie, Debbie Smith (late Frank) and Janice McLean (Brian). Father […]
  
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• Male Driver Charged for Impaired

  18-09-2018 00:48
  (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – On September 17, 2018 at approximately 1:30 a.m. members of the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As a result of further investigation, Liam DINSMORE 19 years-old of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario was charged with the […]
  
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• Hinchliffe leads Gryphons past Thunderbirds

  18-09-2018 00:37
  After getting blanked 7-0 to the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday afternoon in Guelph, the Algoma University Thunderbirds women’s soccer team was back in action on Sunday afternoon for a rematch against the Gryphons at Gryphon Sports Complex. The Thunderbirds, who have yet to score their first goal this season, dropped by a score of 5-0 […]
  
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