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• Canada’s capital region picking up the pieces following destructive tornados

  24-09-2018 23:43
  GATINEAU, Que. — Residents from across Canada’s national capital region who were hit hardest by Friday’s devastating tornados have started the difficult task of rebuilding their homes — and their lives. Festus John worried about his future Monday in a Gatineau, Que., community centre that had been transformed into an emergency shelter for hundreds of people […]
  
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• Canadian sex-assault survivors share #WhyIDidntReport stories amid U.S. scandal

  24-09-2018 23:41
  TORONTO — Fresh debate surrounding a sexual assault allegation involving a U.S. lawmaker has spurred hundreds of Canadians to offer support to silent survivors by adding their names to trending online hashtags including #WhyIDidntReport and #BelieveSurvivors. The wave of social media warriors included Ontario NDP member of provincial parliament Jill Andrew and former Ontario MPP Cheri DiNovo, […]
  
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• Malpass leads Thunderbirds past Wildcats

  24-09-2018 23:34
  After defeating the Espanola Express 7-3 back on Friday at Espanola Regional Recreation Complex and improving their record to 4-0, the Soo Thunderbirds were looking to remain unbeaten on Sunday night as they were back on John Rhodes ice to take on the 2-4 Elliot Lake Wildcats. It was one week ago when the Thunderbirds […]
  
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• Men’s and women’s Thunderbirds get blanked by Golden Hawks

  24-09-2018 23:26
  Sunday marked the halfway point of the season for both the Algoma University Thunderbirds men’s and women’s soccer teams as they were in action against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks at Superior Heights. The women’s Thunderbirds, who were in action at 1:00 p.m. at Superior Heights, dropped a 3-0 decision to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden […]
  
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• Police officer rescues little pig found hoofing down Toronto-area highway

  24-09-2018 22:24
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — Police say the photo was “too cute not to share.” York regional police tweeted a photo Monday of an officer holding a young pig found wandering along a major highway north of Toronto late last Friday morning. They say the little piggy was spotted hoofing it down Highway 400 in Vaughan, Ont. Another […]
  
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• Tree planting program takes root

  24-09-2018 21:48 via saultstar.com
  Planning for tree planting starts in the fall, said Peter Gagnon, Northern Ontario representative with Forests Ontario.
  “We are collecting the seed right now,” he told The Sault Star.
  As part of the United Nations one billion trees program, a commitment to plant a billion trees each year, Forests Ontario is administering the Ontario government’s pledge to plant 50 million trees by 2025. With that commitment comes significant cost saving for landowners who want to forest their l
  
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• Discover the Meaning and Mystery of Poetry

  24-09-2018 21:42
  You are invited to join us for Poetry Circle North at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street. As Canadian poet Molly Peacock said, poetry circles are “divinely slow in a hurtling world.” Are you new to poetry?  Or have you appreciated the genre throughout the years?  Bring one or two of your […]
  
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• RAJNOVICH, Doris Elaine

  24-09-2018 21:26
  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elaine on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Pre-deceased by her husband John and cherished friend Bill McCaig, siblings Ross, Howard (Jo), Dawn Goike (late Joe), Jack (Mary) and Robert ‘Pop’; and grandson Paul Thibault. Elaine was the proud mother of […]
  
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• Revitalizing Jamestown in Sault Ste. Marie - CTVNews.ca

  24-09-2018 21:07 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  For years, public gatherings were uncommon in the James Street neighbourhood of Sault Ste. Marie. Well, it appears things are changing, as residents, along with the city, are making an effort to alter the reputation of the west end community. The steel ...
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• Revitalizing Jamestown in Sault Ste. Marie | CTV Northern Ontario ... - CTVNews.ca

  24-09-2018 21:07 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  For years, public gatherings were uncommon in the James Street neighbourhood of Sault Ste. Marie. Well, it appears things are changing, as residents, along ...
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• SOROKOPUD, Hildegard Mary

  24-09-2018 21:03
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Melo. Loving mother of Randy and Debby Sorokopud. Daughter of the late Fernando and the late Augusta Stanschus or Jagerhoh, Germany. Predeceased by her siblings Hanni (late Albert) and Max (late Paula). Aunt of Roswitha […]
  
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• Meawasige, John Edward (Jack)

  24-09-2018 20:17
  Jack left through the western door into the spirit world on Sunday, September 23, 2018 while at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, ON at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arnelda and Michael Jacobs Sr. and brother Robert Jacobs. Survived by his beloved wife Caroline, his beautiful children Marty Meawasige, Rosalind Johnston (John) […]
  
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• Service Rentals and Sales Helps Lift Breast Cancer Awareness

  24-09-2018 19:19
  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year Service Rentals & Sales is set to raise awareness to new heights, about 60 feet to be exact. The local construction equipment rental and service shop located on Sackville Road is unveiling a custom painted telescopic boom man lift that will be used to promote breast cancer awareness […]
  
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• Canada has removed six out of 900 asylum seekers already facing U.S. deportation

  24-09-2018 18:33
  OTTAWA — Newly released figures show Canadian officials have removed only a handful of the hundreds of irregular migrants who arrived in Canada while they were already facing deportation orders from the United States. Numbers tabled recently in the House of Commons show nearly 900 irregular migrants intercepted by the Mounties in Canada since April 2017 were already under removal orders […]
  
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• Judge finds Dellen Millard guilty of first-degree murder in death of father

  24-09-2018 18:17
  TORONTO — A Toronto man accused of killing his father, whose death was originally deemed a suicide, has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Dellen Millard, 33, had pleaded not guilty in the death of 71-year-old Wayne Millard, who was found in his bed with a bullet to the head on Nov. 29, 2012. Justice Maureen Forestell, […]
  
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• Provenzano Highlights Record on Affordability

  24-09-2018 17:35
  Today, incumbent Mayoral candidate Christian Provenzano highlighted his and City Council’s positive record on improving affordability for city residents. The Mayor also called attention to the many cost-savings initiatives that have moved forward during the term. “Responsible spending was a central theme in my 2014 campaign,” said Christian Provenzano. “Over the past term, with the […]
  
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• BERLINGUETTE, Ronald “Ron”

  24-09-2018 17:14
  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday September 21, 2018 at the age of 73. Born in North Bay, Ontario on July 30, 1944. Survived by his loving wife, best friend and his soulmate Vickie Boissineau Berlinguette. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Stacey King (Bill […]
  
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• Ford plans to form special committee to probe province’s fiscal situation

  24-09-2018 16:56
  TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says his government plans to strike a special committee to further investigate Ontario’s fiscal situation in light of a newly reviewed multibillion-dollar deficit. Ford says the select committee will have the power to call witnesses, compel documents and gather evidence. His announcement comes days after the finance minister said an […]
  
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• Celebration of Life for Constable Donald Clifford McKay

  24-09-2018 16:49
  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 and Mikayla. Special friend […]
  
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• LACASSE, Paul

  24-09-2018 16:44
  It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of John Paul Lacasse on September 22, 2018. Loving husband of Carol. Father of Paul (Yoland), Gloria Spence (Rick), Brian, Annette, John and the late Adelore. Stepfather of Bill Pascall (Shelly) and Tim Pascall (Stephanie). Grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul will also […]
  
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• ‘This Is Us’ younger cast members admit they also get weepy when watching

  24-09-2018 16:37
  TORONTO — When “This Is Us” debuts its third season on Tuesday, it won’t be just fans tuning in with tissue boxes, ready for an inevitable tear-jerker moment to arise in the series that’s known to make viewers bawl. The three cast members who play the younger versions of the main siblings in the multiple-timelined family drama say […]
  
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• Harper, Chester

  24-09-2018 16:07
  Peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 76, while at Golden Birches Terrace in Blind River, ON. Chester was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth. Beloved father of Ginny Irvine (Jeff). Forever missed by his cherished grandson Alex.   Lovingly remembered by siblings Enid Degagne (the late Russel), Harvey (Diane), […]
  
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• Soo Sings for Kids returns

  24-09-2018 16:00 via saultstar.com
  Team registrations start Oct. 1 for Soo Songs for Kids.The seventh annual performance event that raises cash for charities that help children runs May 8.Team size can range from 10 to 25.Email [email protected] information is available from [email protected] sales start this fall.
  
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• Ring Committed to Tax Freeze

  24-09-2018 15:57
  You may be surprised to know that residents in Sault Ste. Marie unfairly pay more property tax than in other cities. These are the facts the Mayor doesn’t want you to know. If you compare the exact same MPAC assessed value of a home in Sudbury, North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie you will pay […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says wholesale sales climbed 1.5 per cent in July

  24-09-2018 14:47
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 1.5 per cent to $63.9 billion in July, more than offsetting a 0.9 per cent drop in June. Economists had expected a increase of 0.5 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. Statistics Canada says sales were up in four of the seven subsectors tracked. The personal and household goods […]
  
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• Survivors 'so honoured' with Shingwauk exhibit

  24-09-2018 14:25 via saultstar.com
  Algoma University’s chancellor is impressed with a new exhibit documenting the student experience at Shingwauk Residential School.The university is based at the former school site on Queen Street East.Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall officially opened in early August.Chancellor Shirly Horn and two of her siblings attended Shingwauk.“That (residential school survivors) could pull something together of our lives, bring something forward in our lives that was going to be beneficial to our futu
  
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• Empire Co. Ltd. to acquire Ontario-based grocery retailer Farm Boy

  24-09-2018 13:59
  STELLARTON, N.S. — The parent company of grocery chain Sobeys Inc. says it has reached a deal to acquire food retailer Farm Boy in a bid to expand its reach in Ontario. Empire Co. Ltd. says the acquisition, which values the Ontario-based chain of grocery stores at $800 million, includes 26 Farm Boy locations in the province. Empire says the deal […]
  
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• Barrick buys Randgold in all-stock deal to create world’s largest gold miner

  24-09-2018 13:54
  Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp. has agreed to buy Randgold Resources for $7.9 billion in stock to create the world’s largest gold miner. Investors will receive 6.128 new Barrick shares for each Randgold share they hold. Shareholders in Barrick will own about 66.6 per cent of the merged company, which will combine Randgold’s African mines with […]
  
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• LEGACY, Gwendelyn Anne (Nee Ross)

  24-09-2018 12:11
  Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the age  of 65. Loving wife of Jerry for 40 years. Cherished mother of Frank (Sherry), George (Christina) and Loralee Massicotte (Paul). Proud Oma of Austin, Brandon, Danielle, Cheney, Taylor, Porter, Silas and Malachi. Predeceased by her parents George and Estelle Ross. […]
  
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• KUCYK, Stefan

  24-09-2018 12:08
  Passed away September 21, 2018 peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, in his 98th year, with family at his side. Cherished husband of the late Mary Kucyk (1988) and Helen Kucyk (2014).  Loving Father of Tamara Kucyk and the late Zeno Kucyk (Penny). Step-father of Mary (Robert), Anne (Jim), Ron ( Jackie) and the late […]
  
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• Missing Male Found Deceased

  24-09-2018 11:57
  Officers with the Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are continuing the investigation regarding the 51 year old male that was reported missing earlier today. At approximately 6:30 p.m. officers located the body of the missing male in the South East area of the golf course. The male was pronounced dead […]
  
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• MISSING PERSON UPDATE Officers with the Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service ar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  24-09-2018 04:05 via twitter.com
  MISSING PERSON UPDATE Officers with the Investigation Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service ar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Software testing firm grows lottery and gaming cluster in Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  24-09-2018 00:02 via sootoday.com
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  Software testing firm grows lottery and gaming cluster in Sault Ste. Marie
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  NEWS RELEASE SAULT STE MARIE INNOVATION CENTRE ************************* Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has announced today that PLATO Testing will establish a software testing lab in Sault Ste. Marie, creating as many as 60 IT ...and more »
  
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