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• Dont Post yet: Why Should You Wear Orange on Sunday?

  28-09-2018 23:23
  Elizabeth Webkamigad, Director of Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC), came by the ONNtv studio to share a little bit of the background, history and significance of Orange Shirt Day – which is Sunday September 30th. SRSC and partners are hosting an event at 2pm on Sunday, which will embrace Indigenous customs and culture on traditional […]
  
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• Tom Vair Shares Details on City’s New Branding Contract

  28-09-2018 23:18
  Deputy CAO of Community Development and Enterprise Services shared more detail on the city’s new visual identity and branding contract, which was approved in a 9-3 vote in council this past Monday. Vair clarified some of the key elements of the contract, as well as the metrics that were used to choose one of twelve […]
  
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• Weapons, drugs seized from Sault women: OPP

  28-09-2018 22:48 via saultstar.com
  Two Sault Ste. Marie women were arrested when their vehicle was stopped in Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers early Friday.Long guns and a small amount of methamphetamines were allegedly found, Ontario Provincial Police say.Cheristy Syrette, 38, was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and four counts unauthorized possession of a firearm.Nicole Breton, 43, was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a controlled substance and four counts unaut
  
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• Whoa. Firearms and Drugs found in a traffic stop earlier today.

  28-09-2018 22:45
  (SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TWP, ON) – On Friday, September 28, 2018 an officer from the Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducing traffic patrols on Main Street in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario. At approximately 3:25 a.m., the officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. The officer located firearms […]
  
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• Tourism Sault Ste. Marie adds new award to annual ceremony ... - SooToday.com

  28-09-2018 22:35 via sootoday.com
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  The deadline to nominate an individual or organization for Event of the Year or other awards is Friday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m..
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• Canadian Army Reserve opens Armoury doors for public open house Saturday.

  28-09-2018 22:33
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON– National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The public is invited to participate in the Canadian Army Reserve Open house and Job Fair on Saturday, September 29. The Sault Ste. Marie Armoury will open its doors to showcase the many employment opportunities available in the Army Reserve. Visitors can also view interactive […]
  
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• HARTRANFT, Rachel

  28-09-2018 21:44
  It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we regret to announce the recent passing of our dearest Rachel (nee Schryer) on September 11,2018 in her 78th year. Wife and best friend of Ernest (BUZZ) Hartranft, loving mother of Kevin and the late Corey (Debbie) Hartranft. Grandmother to Kyle and Lucas and special to […]
  
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• Latest U.S. NAFTA deadline not firm but Canada’s window closing, say insiders

  28-09-2018 21:18
  OTTAWA — With the release of the text of the U.S.-Mexico trade agreement expected Friday, the political pressure is mounting on Canada to join a new North American Free Trade Agreement. Analysts and insiders say the latest American-imposed deadline for Canada to join by Monday is not set in stone, and that there is still time […]
  
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• Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system

  28-09-2018 21:14
  OTTAWA — Canada’s military justice system is in danger of being blown up following a bombshell court ruling that found the current process of trying service members for serious crimes — including sexual assault and murder — violates their charter rights. The ruling was quietly rendered last week by the military’s appeals court, and prosecutors are […]
  
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• Canteen Attendant - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/onfLrPAZZ9

  28-09-2018 21:14 via twitter.com
  
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• Sault police budget jumps 2.4 per cent

  28-09-2018 21:06 via saultstar.com
  Anticipated training of new hires and higher pump prices for gasoline are fueling a 2.4 per cent increase in Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s 2019 budget.Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board approved a budget of $25,701,849 for the coming year at a meeting on Thursday afternoon. That compares to $27,643,934 for 2018.“I think the community expects us to have a properly funded police service,” said Mayor Christian Provenzano. He is a police board member. Provenzano lauded poli
  
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• Emergency Research and Planning Assistant - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/BTNJx1WdYW

  28-09-2018 21:00 via twitter.com
  
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• Tourism Award nominations now open

  28-09-2018 20:52 via saultstar.com
  Nominations are now open for the 16th annual Sault Ste. Marie Tourism Awards.
  Five categories will showcase the best of the best in the Sault Ste. Marie tourism sector.
  Awards will be handed out at a ceremony on Thur. Nov. 22 at Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre.
  Individuals or organization nominations can be made in the categories of Tourism Award of Excellence, Business of the Year Award, Event of the Year Award (new category), Tourism Customer Service Award, Tourism Ambassador Award.
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• The Doctor's Case wins another festival award

  28-09-2018 20:41 via saultstar.com
  A short film based on a Stephen King short story with Sault Ste. Marie talent in the cast and crew is the winner of another film festival award.The Doctor’s Case reveived best screenwriting award from Open World Toronto Film Festival.Director James Douglas also wrote the script. He is the son of Tom Douglas, a former Sault Star reporter and editor of Shopper News. Douglas has penned several books about military history including Canadian Spies: Tales of Espionage in Nazi-Occupied Europe Du
  
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• Labour market rapidly evolving, Chamber of Commerce told

  28-09-2018 20:34 via saultstar.com
  Employers need to change their hiring practices in order to attract the long-term skilled worker in the future.
  Jonathan Coulman, executive director of the Algoma Workforce Investment Committee (AWIC) told a group of Chamber of Commerce members earlier this week that the a fourth industrial revolution is taking place and employers need to adapt their practices in order to get the talent they need in the workforce.
  Technology, communication, automation and interconnectivity is changing how busine
  
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• Student money mismanagement essays wanted

  28-09-2018 20:19 via saultstar.com
  Grade 12 students can win up to $5,000 writing about their money messes.Credit Counselling Services of Sault Ste. Marie and Credit Canada are teaming up for the competition that boasts 20 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 as part of Credit Education Week.The contest wants “funny, original and well-thought out” essays running 1,000 words that detail the dumbest things students have ever done with their money.Entry deadline is Oct. 14. Contest information is posted online at https:/
  
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• Police board backs Special Olympics

  28-09-2018 19:57 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board is joining 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games.The board is contributing $5,000 to the four-day event that begins Jan. 31.Games manager Shaun Beaulieu is a city police constable.The budget for the event is $600,000.During a police board meeting on Thursday afternoon, Beaulieu said about $300,000 has been raised to date. Most of those contributions are in-kind.“We are looking for some financial donations so that we can start to pay the bills,&rd
  
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• HUIBERS, Dick

  28-09-2018 19:19
  Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Dick passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Dick was married to Catharina Huibers (nee Nan) for 57 years. Together they had four children: Theresa Glover, late Richard Huibers (late Karen), Brenda Huibers and Betty Germanili (Carlo). They have four grandchildren: Amy and Dana Germanili and Laura […]
  
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• Canada’s housing affordability has reached the worst level in 28 years: RBC

  28-09-2018 19:00
  TORONTO — Canada’s housing affordability has reached its worst level in 28 years and is bound to deteriorate even further, say Royal Bank of Canada economists. The share of income a household would need to cover ownership costs hit 53.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2018, the economists said in a report released Friday. Based on […]
  
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• Sault College Comes Together in Support of Orange Shirt Day

  28-09-2018 18:41
  Today, as part of Orange Shirt Day, Sault College staff and students along with community supporters joined together in the spirit of reconciliation to honour residential school survivors and remember those who did not make it back home to their family. Taking place in Enji Maawnjiding, the “Where We Gather” Indigenous Centre, guests heard powerful […]
  
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• King, Marvyn Allen

  28-09-2018 18:24
  Today, Wednesday September 26th, we lost our husband, father, grandfather, brother and our friend. His family was by his side. Loving husband of Penny. Proud father of Craig (Michelle), Lorrie (Trevor) Sawchyn and Brad (Ashley). Loving, devoted Grandpa and best friend of Ashton, Lilliana, Aidyn, Mackenzie, Taylor, Mak and Jacob. Son of the late Jean […]
  
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• Ontario Cancelling Drive Clean Program

  28-09-2018 18:17
  Today, Ontario’s Government for the People announced the cancellation of the outdated Drive Clean program, saving money for Ontario taxpayers and reducing the regulatory burden on Ontario families while enhancing regulations for the biggest polluters on Ontario’s roads. Effective April 1, 2019, drivers will no longer be required to get Drive Clean emissions tests for […]
  
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• BMO digital investing head says interest rising among young people, retirees

  28-09-2018 17:47
  TORONTO — The Bank of Montreal’s head of digital investing sees two bright spots for the sector: young people and retirees. BMO InvestorLine president Silvio Stroescu says its self-directed investing platforms are seeing a growing number of clients at opposite ends of the spectrum, those under the age of 30 and those in their golden years. He says Canada’s fourth-largest bank […]
  
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• Nominations Open for 2018 Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Awards - SaultOnline.com

  28-09-2018 17:36 via saultonline.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie is a warm community that welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year. To recognize the local people and groups that help drive this economic sector, Tourism Sault Ste. Marie is calling for nominations for its ...
  
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• Nominations Open for 2018 Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Awards

  28-09-2018 17:33
  Sault Ste. Marie is a warm community that welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year. To recognize the local people and groups that help drive this economic sector, Tourism Sault Ste. Marie is calling for nominations for its 16th annual awards ceremony. The nomination forms for the 2018 Tourism Sault […]
  
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• Gordie Howe bridge to cost $5.7 billion; set to open by end of 2024

  28-09-2018 17:30
  OTTAWA — A new bridge that will span Canada’s busiest border crossing with the United States is expected to cost $5.7 billion. The Crown corporation overseeing the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge says the price tag includes the costs of designing, building, operating and maintaining the bridge and its ports of entry on both sides of the border for 30 years. The bridge […]
  
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• Fill Your Blue Box for a Great Cause!

  28-09-2018 17:27
  Fundraising Coordinator for St.Vincent’s Place Sara McCleary joined us on the ONNtv news desk to talk about the Big Blue Box Drive happening this Saturday the 29th. Fill your blue box – or any other box or grocery bag – with non-perishable food items and simply put it at the end of your driveway. Volunteers […]
  
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• Bank Card Stolen From An Elderly Lady At Wal-Mart

  28-09-2018 17:23
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying two suspects in a theft and fraud. On the 6th of September, while returning an item to the Station Mall Wal-Mart an elderly woman was watched by the suspects entering the pin number of her bank card. The suspects […]
  
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• Young adults not immune to colon cancer, shouldn’t ignore signs based on age: experts

  28-09-2018 17:22
  TORONTO — Ryan Halladay was 39 when he began noticing blood in his stool. Doctors he visited over the next few months weren’t too concerned, dismissing the bleeding as likely being caused by hemorrhoids. A trip to the ER for pain caused by severe constipation was also brushed off. He was given a laxative and sent home. Had he been a decade or more […]
  
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• Dickie, Ralph

  28-09-2018 15:35
  Ralph Maxwell Dickie passed away peacefully September 26, 2018 at 98 years of age. Beloved and best friend to the late Doreen Dickie for 67 years. Loving father to Dale (Barb), Sandra (Bob), Cheryl and Heather. Grandfather to the (late) Rod, Johnny (Chelsea), Shelley and Tim (Dana) Morrow, Ralph (Jen), Alex (Rachel) and Robin Dickie. […]
  
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• Do you know someone who has contributed to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of a heritage property or… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-09-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
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• Ward 2 election candidates discuss their views on building a healthy downtown

  28-09-2018 14:35 via saultstar.com
  A large part of Ward 2 encompasses the downtown area, stretching from the far west end of the city to Church Street. 
  Community experts often say a city’s downtown is vital to its success. In Sault Ste. Marie numerous studies and recommendations have been provided and various actions have been taken to make the downtown a good place to live, work and play. 
  Seven Ward 2 candidates – Sam Cistaro, Luke Dufour, Ted Hallin, Denis-Jody (DJ) Thyne, Lou Turco, Lisa Vezeau-Allen an
  
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• Mayoral candidates say engaging youth key to city's future

  28-09-2018 14:31 via saultstar.com
  FutureSSM has been developed as a blueprint to chart a course that will see the city build a stronger, more vibrant community. The project is designed to ensure youth have a place they can proudly call home and live, work and play. 
  Mayoral candidates in the upcoming municipal election agree the community adjustment committee report, and its recommendations, lays the foundations for a bright future for Sault Ste. Marie.
  Incumbent Christian Provenzano and challengers Rory Ring, Ted Johnston
  
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• BlackBerry reports Q2 profit up from year ago, tops analysts’ expectations

  28-09-2018 13:38
  WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year ago. The software company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it earned US$43 million or eight cents per basic share in its latest quarter, up from a profit of $19 million or four cents per basic share […]
  
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• Disruptive technologies create new challenges for interest rate decisions: Poloz

  28-09-2018 05:11
  OTTAWA — Disruptive technologies are making it harder to determine whether, and how quickly, to raise interest rates, the governor of the Bank of Canada said in a speech Thursday. But Stephen Poloz said Canadians need not fear the new digital age and, in fact, he adds they are already benefiting from it, and embracing […]
  
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• Power restored to Sunnyside Beach area after unplanned outage late this evening.

  28-09-2018 05:05
  Crews have restored power to 643 customers as a result of an unplanned power outage late this evening. At approximately 9:35 pm, the PUC reported that power was out in the  area of Second line west of airport road, Sunnyside Beach and Walls Road. If power has not been restored to your address please call […]
  
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• Yowza. Laurie is one Lucky Lady – but she didn’t find the Ace of Spades.

  28-09-2018 04:34
  Okay folks. Plan now for one more chance to catch the Ace of Spades. Laurie Eby was the lucky ticket holder tonight for Catch the Ace. When she approached the locked cabinet inside the George Wellington Esquire Club, she chose envelope #49. Well – it did not hold the Ace of Spades. It held the […]
  
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• New Billboard Celebrates Forests and Environmental Stewardship

  28-09-2018 03:44
  Growing Awareness, One Forestry Fact at a Time. Sudbury, September 27, 2018 – To mark National Forest Week, representatives of Domtar Inc., EACOM Timber Corporation and Forests Ontario gathered in Northeastern Ontario to unveil a new billboard as the most recent development in the province-wide It Takes A Forest initiative. The billboard promotes Ontario’s world-class […]
  
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• Election for School Trustees in Unorganized Areas (Algoma)

  28-09-2018 02:46
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2018 09 27) – The City of Sault Ste. Marie is administering the 2018 election of school trustees for the Algoma District School Board, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, le Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario and le Conseil Scolaire de District Du Grand Nord de L’Ontario in the […]
  
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• Canada Post, union to hold weekend meeting aimed at breaking up contract dispute

  28-09-2018 02:39
  OTTAWA — Staring at a potential strike or lockout as early as next week, top officials at Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 of the Crown agency’s employees are to meet over the weekend. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its national president, Mike Palecek, and Canada Post interim president Jessica Mcdonald, along with members […]
  
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• ‘A work and opportunity agenda for Canada’: Macdonald-Laurier Institute for Public Policy

  28-09-2018 02:23
  Ottawa, ON, Sept. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fears surrounding economic, social, and political disruption loom large in the minds of policy-makers throughout the West. In response, many governments – including governments in Canada – have renewed their focus on income redistribution, hoping that tackling income disparities will help restore political tranquility. One such policy […]
  
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• Trump’s Canadian envoy Kelly Craft says U.S. respects Chrystia Freeland

  28-09-2018 02:01
  OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s Canadian envoy is coming to the defence of Canada’s “smart” and “articulate” foreign affairs minister — one day after the U.S. president suggested he didn’t like Chrystia Freeland’s NAFTA negotiating style. Trump told a freewheeling press conference Wednesday that the Americans don’t like Canada’s trade representative “very much,” a comment that […]
  
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• Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council unveils organization review process for Indigenous Institutes

  28-09-2018 01:30
  Milestone event coincides with lead up to National Orange Shirt Day TORONTO ‑ An important milestone in Indigenous post-secondary education was celebrated Wednesday in Toronto in the lead up to National Orange Shirt Day Sept. 30, which recognizes the legacy of Residential Schools with the slogan ‘Every Child Matters.’ “It is exciting to be part […]
  
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• Catch the Ace winner gets advice from late father

  28-09-2018 01:09 via saultstar.com
  Kellie McQueen wasn’t going to get caught in the cold trying to Catch the Ace.Her arsenal to stay warm on a cool fall day included a toque, two scarves, two sweaters, a winter jacket, winter boots and three blankets.“I’m good,” said McQueen eight hours after taking her place in line at 6 a.m. for week 51 of the Esquire Club draw. “Without it, I’d be cold. The wind’s cold.”New friendships help McQueen pass the hours waiting for a chance to buy a tic
  
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• Catch the Ace players are 'in it for the big ones'

  28-09-2018 01:09 via saultstar.com
  Kellie McQueen wasn’t going to get caught in the cold trying to Catch the Ace.Her arsenal to stay warm on a cool fall day included a toque, two scarves, two sweaters, a winter jacket, winter boots and three blankets.“I’m good,” said McQueen eight hours after taking her place in line at 6 a.m. for week 51 of the Esquire Club draw. “Without it, I’d be cold. The wind’s cold.”New friendships help McQueen pass the hours waiting for a chance to buy a tic
  
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