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• Let’s Hear It For The Loverboys !

  26-09-2018 23:59
  They are one of Canada’s most revered bands; if you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s you no doubt would have loved the anthem song Working For The Weekend or the roller skating (wanna dance?) ballad called This Could Be the Night. Other notable songs that went up the charts around the world were […]
  
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• Ontario won’t cap pot shops once private cannabis marketplace is in place

  26-09-2018 23:45
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will not put a cap on pot shops when it starts licensing and regulating the province’s private cannabis retail marketplace. The Progressive Conservative government says a bill set to be introduced Thursday will appoint the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as regulator for the marketplace, giving it […]
  
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• Forest fires, pests pose threat to forestry sector growth, federal report says

  26-09-2018 23:28
  OTTAWA — A new government report on the state of Canadian forests shows that the area burned last year by fires jumped nearly three-fold compared to the year before. In 2017, almost 3.4 million hectares of forest burned, up from the 1.4 million in 2016, said the latest analysis from Natural Resources Canada. The numbers may be even higher in […]
  
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• Ontario lays out details for private cannabis retail marketplace

  26-09-2018 23:01
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says a Crown corporation will tightly regulate the province’s private cannabis retail marketplace. It says a bill set to be introduced tomorrow will appoint the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as regulator for the marketplace, giving it the power to grant — and potentially revoke — licences as well […]
  
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• Pen Theft and Tardiness gets O’Sullivan Funeral Home Employees “Locked Up”

  26-09-2018 22:48
  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie held their fourth annual BIG Bail Out Fundraiser at O’Sullivan Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon. Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters looks for volunteers in the Sault and surrounding area to be prisoners for an hour. The objective is to raise $1,000 for their release. On the […]
  
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• John Gibbons won’t return as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 2019

  26-09-2018 22:44
  TORONTO — John Gibbons got a chance to say goodbye Wednesday at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays made the long-expected announcement that the longtime Toronto manager would not return for the 2019 season. General manager Ross Atkins made it official at an afternoon news conference before the team’s home finale against the Houston Astros. […]
  
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• GARDINER, Joy

  26-09-2018 22:36
  April 26, 1928-September 26, 2018 ~ Passed away at the Algoma Manor in her 91st year on September 26, 2018. She leaves her beloved husband of 71 years, Jim. She also leaves her daughters Connie Gardiner (Royce Cooke) and Penny Fullerton (Keith MacLeod). Joy was the grandmother of Stacia Snow (Brian), Melanie Fullerton (Dan Vachon) […]
  
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• Who would leave their vehicle unlocked with valuables inside? You’d be surprised.

  26-09-2018 22:26
  Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like raise public awareness of the dangers of leaving vehicles unlocked and or valuables in sight. Leaving your vehicle unlocked and/or with valuables in plain view offers would-be criminals an easy opportunity to victimize vehicle owners. Thefts are considered crimes of opportunity and criminals will frequent several […]
  
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• NHL news. Seth Jones out for several weeks with injury

  26-09-2018 22:12
  Seth Jones is out 4-6 weeks after an MRI revealed a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament. The 23-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman was injured during the second period of a 4-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres in the Kraft Hockeyville USA game at Clinton Arena in Clinton, New York, on Tuesday. “It’s going […]
  
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• City issues RFP for bike share pilot program

  26-09-2018 21:48 via saultstar.com
  Bicycles may become more readily available to borrow in Sault Ste. Marie in the future.
  City council passed a resolution giving the nod to city staff to issue a request for proposal process to determine if it is feasible to establish a bike sharing program in the city.
  The pilot program is expected to run for six months.
  Bike share programs are being more popular in municipalities across Ontario. They allow individuals to ‘share’ or use bikes for a short term basis through a rental s
  
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• Coordinator Local Immigration Partnership - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/0r9reJjXET

  26-09-2018 21:25 via twitter.com
  
  Coordinator Local Immigration Partnership - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/0r9reJjXET
  
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• Home voting applications available

  26-09-2018 21:15 via saultstar.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has voting at home applications forms available for those who want to cast their ballot in the upcoming municipal election but face barriers to get to the polls.
  The home voting option will allow an election team member visit your home to provide a ballot. The ballot is marked in the same way as if it were at a regular poll. An envelope system is in place to protect the secrecy of the vote. The ballot will be placed in a sealed ballot box to be counted after the poll
  
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• We are pleased to provide a Voting from Home option for the 2018 Municipal Election. If there are barriers preventi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  26-09-2018 21:09 via twitter.com
  We are pleased to provide a Voting from Home option for the 2018 Municipal Election. If there are barriers preventi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Administrative Clerk - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/VTRn0kEKdF

  26-09-2018 21:01 via twitter.com
  
  Administrative Clerk - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/VTRn0kEKdF
  
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• You Can Now Vote From Home

  26-09-2018 20:57
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is committed to making the election process more accessible for all voters and is pleased to provide a Voting from Home option for the 2018 Municipal Election. If there are barriers preventing you from voting at an Advance Vote day or on Voting Day (Monday, October 22, 2018), you […]
  
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• Testing the water

  26-09-2018 20:52 via saultstar.com
  With construction soon to begin on the new Richard and Theresa Barch Center for Freshwater Research and Education, the centre’s leadership team is operating in its temporary residence, Hillside Hall, on Lake Superior State University’s main campus.
  “We are excited about the novel and high impact learning opportunities that the CFRE will provide to our undergraduate students in programs across campus,” says provost Lynn Gillette. “The CFRE is going to be a key leader
  
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• Violations relating to restricted fire zone yield fines

  26-09-2018 20:47 via saultstar.com
  A resident of Norway was fined $3,750 for violations relating to a restricted fire zone.
  Michael Dibley, of Nøtterøy, pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for lighting a fire in a restricted fire zone and $750 for depositing material into a lake.
  Court heard that on Aug. 3, a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officer responded to a complaint about someone lighting a fire at a cottage on Little Chiblow Lake, north of Iron Bridge. A restricted fire zone proh
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Allan Michael Smythe-Lance

  26-09-2018 20:27
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Allan Smythe-Lance, 30, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 SHOPLIFTING CC 733.1 BREACH OF PROBATION If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at […]
  
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• Festival of Races Close Bridge Saturday Morning

  26-09-2018 20:12
  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. Customers should adjust planned crossings accordingly to avoid waiting in […]
  
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• CBS to open film and television production hub in Mississauga, Ont. by mid-2019

  26-09-2018 19:13
  TORONTO — U.S. entertainment company CBS Television Studios will open a television and film production hub just outside Toronto next year. The company says the hub will include six sound stages, production offices and other support facilities. CBS says the 260,000 square-foot facility will be located in Mississauga and is due to open in mid-2019. The company is promising the […]
  
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• Ontario communities voice concerns about potential postal disruption

  26-09-2018 19:11
  OTTAWA — Rural communities and a member of Parliament are raising concerns about the impact a potential work stoppage at Canada Post could have on Ontario’s municipal elections. The Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have extended contract negotiations beyond today’s deadline for a strike or lockout, providing some hope that new deals […]
  
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• Canada’s ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ parental leave coming three months early, in March

  26-09-2018 18:32
  OTTAWA — Soon-to-be-parents will be able to access extra weeks of leave three months earlier than expected. This year’s federal budget announced additional weeks of “use-it-or-lose-it” leave for non-birthing parents. The federal government initially set June 2019 as the start date — but now the Liberals say parents can become eligible for the extra weeks in mid-March. Only parents whose children are born […]
  
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• A look at Andrea Constand, the Toronto woman who brought down Bill Cosby

  26-09-2018 18:29
  TORONTO — Among the dozens of women who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, it was the steely resolve of a Toronto woman that finally brought justice. Andrea Constand has remained intensely private throughout a high-profile trial that culminated this week with “America’s Dad” being imprisoned for drugging and violating her in 2004. Before the assault, Constand says […]
  
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• Local Police Helping Kids Play Hockey

  26-09-2018 18:14
  Cst. Troy Miller was joined by staff at the Neighbourhood Resource Centre on Tuesday afternoon, where people came to give their children the opportunity to play Canada’s game – hockey. The Sault Ste. Marie Police started handing out used hockey equipment that was donated at the Stick Up event they, in conjunction with the OPP, […]
  
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• Colts Closet Open for Students

  26-09-2018 18:00
  Korah Collegiate & Vocational School will feature Colts Closet once again this year, supplying in-need students with free clothing, hygiene items, and other essentials that are pertinent to a healthy school experience. Korah is proud to support all of their students to ensure that they have a positive experience during their high school years. Colts […]
  
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• Ring Talks Taxes and Job Development

  26-09-2018 17:12
  Mayoralty candidate Rory Ring insists that the residents of Sault Ste Marie pay too much property tax and he wants to do something about it. Ring spoke to Riley Smith about his plans should he become the next Mayor of Sault Ste Marie.
  
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• HODGE, Sandra Dianne (Sandy, Sam)

  26-09-2018 16:53
  Passed away in peace and comfort on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at home surrounded by family, after a long encounter with cancer.   Sandra was a dynamic woman with a positive outlook of creative energy, but her most cherished role was that of mother to Cameron Mihell, Cydney Mihell, Caitlin Mihell (Ramin) and Conor Mihell […]
  
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• Likelihood of NAFTA deal by weekend on scale of 1 to 10? Canada’s envoy: ‘5’

  26-09-2018 16:19
  OTTAWA — Canada’s envoy to the United States was asked for his opinion today — on a scale of one to 10 — whether Ottawa and Washington are likely to strike a new trade deal by a Sunday deadline. David MacNaughton, who has been involved in the high-level trade talks, estimates the likelihood is a “five.” The ambassador made the comment at a Toronto event hosted by […]
  
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• Check if you're on the Voters List and make sure your information is correct. Visit saultstemarie.ca/election for det… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  26-09-2018 16:13 via twitter.com
  Check if you're on the Voters List and make sure your information is correct. Visit saultstemarie.ca/election for det… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Letter: Looking at Ourselves To Seek Changes

  26-09-2018 15:56
  By David Poluck, SSM Association of Ratepayers A friend once told me that the ONLY promise you should make as a candidate is that you will do your level best to represent your constituents and follow the Municipal Act to the best of your ability. That friend was Frank Manzo.   In all the years since, […]
  
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• Panabaker (nee MacIver), Joanne Marie

  26-09-2018 15:44
  Passed away peacefully on August 3,2018 in the wonderful care of Sakura House in Woodstock, Ont. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Recently predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Panabaker, Joanne is survived by a large and loving extended family. Joanne was born in Blind River, Ontario in 1937. Youngest of six children to […]
  
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• Shoemaker Commits to Continue Pursuing Paid Parking for City Staff

  26-09-2018 14:23
  Today, Ward Three city council candidate Matthew Shoemaker promised to continue working to have the City of Sault Ste. Marie adopt  paid parking for City staff during the 2018-2022 Council Term. In 2015, Shoemaker brought a motion to review downtown parking operations. The review was done by a committee that he chaired. The proposed changes, […]
  
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• Victim of Single Vehicle Collision Dies

  26-09-2018 14:17
  A 23 year old male has succumbed to the injuries sustained in a single vehicle motor collision. The collision occurred Fournier Road at Trunk road on September 22nd, has succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital. Officers with the Traffic Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are continuing this investigation, and […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie transit to experiment with ride and bicycle sharing - CBC.ca

  26-09-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca
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  Sault Ste. Marie transit to experiment with ride and bicycle sharing
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  One northern Ontario city is looking at changing how people get around town. Sault Ste. Marie is considering adding a ride sharing service, like Uber, plus a bicycle sharing program, to its transit options. But as they start down this road, some city ...
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• The carbon tax breakdown: Understanding the issues around the policy tool

  26-09-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Canadians could come out ahead financially with a federally-imposed carbon tax, or so concludes the latest study on the policy as understanding of emission reduction options continue to evolve. The study by Mark Cameron, executive director of the pro-carbon tax group Clean Prosperity, found individuals in almost all income brackets would take in more money than they pay in carbon […]
  
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• Rosedale is declared surplus

  26-09-2018 04:53 via saultstar.com
  Algoma District School Board is bidding au revoir to Rosedale Public School with the opening of a new French immersion school.Trustees agreed to declare the property at 90 Chapple Ave., surplus at a meeting on Tuesday.“We outgrew the Rosedale site,” superintendent of business Joe Santa Maria told trustees.Boreal French Immersion Public School, on Northern Avenue, replaces Rosedale. More than 450 students attend classes at the former site of Alexander Henry High School.Rosedale was bu
  
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• Ernst + Young “Line by Line” Review Biased and Unhelpful: Ontario Health Coalition

  26-09-2018 04:32
  Ernst + Young “Line by Line” Review Biased and Unhelpful: Health Coalition Warns it is Just Repackaging of Same Old Ideas that Have Led to Cuts, Restructuring and Privatization and Widespread Public Anger. (Toronto) It is long on propaganda but short on new ideas, and despite all rhetoric, would lead to more of the same […]
  
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• ADSB enrolment is higher than expected

  26-09-2018 04:04 via saultstar.com
  Algoma District School Board welcomed nearly 260 more students than projected to its classrooms this fall.Elementary enrolment climbed 223 compared to numbers projected in March.Eight classes were added the second week of September to handle the larger student numbers totaling 6,381 compared to 6,158 anticipated, superintendent of human resources Frank Palumbo told trustees during a meeting on Tuesday night.Kindergarten numbers “increased quite significantly,” said Palumbo in an inte
  
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• (Updated) 10:20 pm. Tornado Warning lifted for Sarnia – Remains in effect for Wallaceburg – Leamington – Essex County

  26-09-2018 02:56
  (Updated) 10:20 pm EDT:  Tornado warning has been lifted for Sarnia. Areas of Windsor- Leamington – Essex County remain in tornado warning. ********************************************************************(Updated) 9:06 pm EDT: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Sarnia – Petrolia – Western Lambton County Watford – Pinery Park – Eastern Lambton County At 9:06 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a […]
  
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• 8:45 pm. Tornado Warning Issued for Sarnia – Wallaceburg – Walpole Island – Lambton

  26-09-2018 02:56
  At 8:47 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located 10 km southwest of Walpole Island, moving northeast at 40 km/h. This dangerous thunderstorm will be near: Wallaceburg around 9:20 PM […]
  
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• “Bienvenue!”; Boreal French Immersion Public School Opens it’s Doors

  26-09-2018 00:18
  The auditorium was packed with excited school board members and Saultities on Tuesday at Boreal French Immersion Public School’s open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. This $16.5 million remodel of the former Alexander Henry High School was opened as a result of over-enrollment at F.H. Clergue French Immersion, and took approximately five years to come […]
  
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