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• Women’s and Men’s Thunderbirds get blanked by Mustangs

  01-10-2018 23:19
  The Algoma University Thunderbirds women’s and men’s soccer teams have both concluded their two-game road series against the Western Mustangs yesterday afternoon in London, but they have both returned home without a goal and without a win. In the 12:00 p.m. game at Mustang Field, the women’s Thunderbirds got blanked against Western by a score […]
  
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• Controversial spyware used to track Canadian-based activist: report

  01-10-2018 23:16
  OTTAWA — A new report suggests a controversial commercial spyware was used to infect the cellphone of a prominent Saudi political refugee and activist in Quebec shortly before Saudi authorities arrested the man’s brothers and friends back home. The explosive allegation follows an investigation by internet watchdog Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto’s Munk School […]
  
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• Nordgren, Maire/Marie (nee Seabloom)

  01-10-2018 23:05
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview on Saturday September 22, 2018 at the age of 98. Predeceased by her loving husband, Leonard. Lovingly remembered by her children, Chaz, Paul and Lori-Ann Rix (Allen). Grandmother of Michelle, late Shawna, Anitra, Mark and Kaija. Great grandmother of Tegan and Caelen. Sister of Margaret, Helen (Don) and predeceased […]
  
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• USMCA may be boon for online shoppers, trouble for some retailers: experts

  01-10-2018 23:02
  TORONTO — Canadian shoppers who like to buy products from the U.S. online have reason to rejoice about the revised NAFTA deal, but some homegrown retailers could be in for a struggle, say experts. Under the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada may increase its de minimis level — the value of product consumers can buy online without being forced to pay […]
  
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• Overland, Gordon

  01-10-2018 22:58
  Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the age of 87. Father of the late Susan Witty, late Marilyn, Scott, Gay, Nancy, late Michael and Danny (Diane). Grandfather to many. Brother of the late Ray (Valeda), late Sylvia (late Joe), late Albert (late Edna), late Barbara (late Jack), Cordelia […]
  
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• Local Man Arrested for Impaired Driving

  01-10-2018 22:40
  On September 29th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 40 year old Jeremiah Frech of Walnut Street for impaired driving. It is alleged that just before 7:00 p.m. the accused was operating a motor vehicle in the area of Great Northern Road and Fifth Line while […]
  
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• Maple Leafs kick off online gaming tournament, with finale at Scotiabank Arena

  01-10-2018 22:18
  TORONTO — Having already brought the Raptors and Toronto FC into the esports world, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is now looking for the best hockey video gamers. The Toronto Maple Leafs and WorldGaming Network have announced Leafs Gaming League, a one-versus-one online ladder for “EA Sports NHL 19” gamers. “We want to find the […]
  
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• City Men's Basketball is Back in Sault Ste. Marie! Interested? Register Today! - SaultOnline.com

  01-10-2018 21:49 via saultonline.com
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  City Men's Basketball is Back in Sault Ste. Marie! Interested? Register Today!
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  The Steel City Slam Basketball club is looking to resurrect the city men's basketball league in order to provide a fun evening of competitive and recreational basketball while staying 'Active For Life'. Dust off those kicks and sign up as an individual ...
  
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• Sweet! A second Superior Home Bakery location opening soon in city’s west end.

  01-10-2018 21:41
  For over thirty-five years, Superior Home Bakery has been serving the community of Sault Ste. Marie quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that are home made, hand rolled, and baked fresh daily. In an effort to better serve the community, the partners are anticipating the Grand Opening of a second location at 459 Second Line […]
  
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• Soo City Junior United U-11 Girls Win Gold Again

  01-10-2018 21:26
  The Soo City Junior United Girls Under 11 team scored three straight second half goals to come from behind to win the Traverse City Autumn Classic Tournament Championship on September 23rd, 2018. The team went a perfect 4-0 to claim gold for the second straight tournament of the season. In the championship game, the Soo […]
  
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• Dairy industry concerned with new trade agreement

  01-10-2018 21:19 via saultstar.com
  A new trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico has raised concern among dairy farmers about the impact any additional access given to other countries will have on their industries.
  Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture said there is always concern from dairy farmers – or any other industry – when supply management commodities are changed or impacted.
  “Certainly there is disappointment with any additional access given up in the agre
  
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• Steel City Slam Basketball is back!

  01-10-2018 20:53
  City Men’s Basketball is Back in Sault Ste. Marie The Steel City Slam Basketball club is looking to resurrect the city men’s basketball league in order to provide a fun evening of competitive and recreational basketball while staying ‘Active For Life’. Dust off those kicks and sign up as an individual or as a team. […]
  
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• Facebook hit with class-action lawsuit after massive security breach

  01-10-2018 20:53
  TORONTO — A class-action lawsuit has been proposed in Canada against Facebook following a security breach that put the accounts of tens of millions of users at risk. The social media company announced last week that about 50 million user accounts worldwide had been accessed by hackers, with another 40 million left vulnerable during the attack. Using a video […]
  
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• 14 Karat Solitaire Ring Stolen From BST Pawnbrokers

  01-10-2018 19:59
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 21st of September 2018 at approximately 5:20 pm an unknown male attended at the BST Pawnbrokers located on Second Line West . The suspect proceeded to the jewellery counter where he stood […]
  
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• Rings Wants Mayor to Come Clean on Severance Costs to Taxpayers

  01-10-2018 19:04
  In an effort to ensure accountability and transparency for taxpayer resources a Freedom of information (FOI) request has been recently filed with the Clerk’s Office at the Civic Centre. At issue is significant expense incurred to remove the Police Chief, Fire Chief and numerous senior management employees from the Corporation. The request also includes the […]
  
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• ONNtv – Sault Ratepayers Kick Off Debate Week!

  01-10-2018 18:46
  It’s municipal election season and the first televised Mayoral debate is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2 at 7pm The 90 minute debate to be held at Superior Heights High School on Second Line is open to the public – 150 seats available.  ONNtv will broadcast the debate live at 7pm and repeat the entire program […]
  
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• Former Tangerine CEO to head medical marijuana company CannTrust

  01-10-2018 18:15
  TORONTO — The former chief executive of Scotiabank’s online bank Tangerine is now CEO of marijuana company CannTrust. The Ontario-based licensed medical cannabis producer says Peter Aceto has been appointed to the top job, effective immediately. CannTrust says co-founder and CEO Eric Paul has stepped down from his role at the helm and has been […]
  
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• Special Olympics volunteers needed for Winter Games

  01-10-2018 17:57 via saultstar.com
  Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to help for the 2019 winter games in Sault Ste. Marie.
  The games, to be held Jan. 31 to Feb. 3m will bring about 500 athletes and coaches, along with their friends, families and supporters, to the city.
  About 400 volunteers are needed to assist Special Olympics staff.
  Volunteers could assist with equipment setup for events and ceremonies, help with the distribution of medals, monitor medal counts, marshal athletes or assist with food services, among oth
  
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• Look, Listen. Learn. with Simon to discover more about fire safety. youtu.be/l-UsyL18kZw via @YouTube

  01-10-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
  Look, Listen. Learn. with Simon to discover more about fire safety. youtu.be/l-UsyL18kZw via @YouTube
  
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• Hot Docs Showcase Returns

  01-10-2018 17:28
  The Sault Community Theatre is bringing the Hot Docs Showcase back this November following a successful event last year. The Showcase features eight of the best documentaries from the over 200 that are make up the Toronto HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Topics this year range from the horrors of the prison camp Aushwitz and […]
  
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• Trump approves of new continental trade deal as winners and losers are assessed

  01-10-2018 16:31
  OTTAWA — In the new dawn of North American free trade, the stock-taking of winners and losers has begun, but the catalyst of the marathon 14-month negotiation — U.S. President Donald Trump — is calling it a great deal for all three countries. It was a magnanimous early morning Twitter appearance from an American president who was blasting […]
  
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• Special Olympics Needs Volunteers

  01-10-2018 15:50
  Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Provincial Winter Games from January 31st– February 3rd 2019. The games will be bringing approximately 500 athletes and coaches, along with their friends, families, and supporters to our city. To make this huge event successful, we will need approximately 400 volunteers to assist our […]
  
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• Impaired Driver Hits Vehicle

  01-10-2018 14:36
  On September 29, 2018 at 6:35 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a motor vehicle collision at an apartment building parking lot on Mississauga Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. The complainant reported seeing a male driver hit a parked truck in the parking lot.    When police arrived on […]
  
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• MOONEY, David Lorne

  01-10-2018 14:11
    September 14, 1954 – September 27, 2018 – Peacefully passed away at the age of 64 after a short battle with cancer. Soulmate and best friend of the late Janet Mooney (nee Delayer). Devoted and proud father of Melissa (Chris Roelofsen), David Jr. (Melissa Gutierrez) and Megan (Cory Fife).  Proudest Papa of Cole, Courtney, Cameron, […]
  
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• Loonie soars in the wake of the new trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico

  01-10-2018 13:54
  TORONTO — The loonie soared higher in the wake of news that Canada has reached a deal to join the United States and Mexico in a new North American trade agreement. The loonie traded higher at 78.13 cents US compared with an average of 77.25 cents US on Friday. While most economists have been expecting […]
  
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• Garrison Gym showcased as part of Open House at Sault Armouries.

  01-10-2018 09:52
  The public was invited to participate in the Canadian Army Reserve Open house and Job Fair at the Sault Armouries on Saturday, September 29th. An extensive tour of the Armouries, located at 1 Garrison Way was offered, and Superior Media was there to peak inside the large military facility. LCol V.L. Knox, who led much […]
  
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