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• Pot-eating Toronto cop a ‘complete idiot,’ judge says after guilty plea

  09-11-2018 21:53
  TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who stole and ate a marijuana-laced chocolate bar seized during a pot-shop raid was a “complete idiot” for tampering with evidence, a judge said Friday as the man pleaded guilty in the case. Vittorio Dominelli, a 36-year-old constable who resigned from the force this week, pleaded guilty to attempting […]
  
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• Push to complete Algoma sale transaction continuing

  09-11-2018 20:52 via saultstar.com
  The push for Algoma to emerge from bankruptcy protection and launch a fresh start by the end of the month under its original name Algoma Steel Inc. continues.Algoma is set to emerge from Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings by Nov. 30.Earlier this week in Toronto, Superior Court Justice Glenn Hainey put his stamp of approval on an interim pension arrangement agreement which will allow the pension plan to remain in place until the Ontario government can make changes to the Ontar
  
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• HARRIMAN, Lynn Dale

  09-11-2018 20:49
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with her family by her side on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of over 49 years to Jack. Loving mother of Scott (Jodi), Kathy Manary (Jeff) and Kevin (Jessica). Proud and loving Grandma of Andrew and Brittany Chiarello, Alanna and Dylan Manary and […]
  
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• Huron Central Railway to Run Another Year Thanks to Provincial Government

  09-11-2018 20:38
  Members of the Huron Central Railway joined local MPP Ross Romano Thursday afternoon as he announced the Provincial government’s plans to fund the rail line, giving them $980,000 to help them stay in operation. Huron Central Railway operates 288 kilometres of rail between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. The railway moves freight shipments for companies […]
  
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• Can You Help Solve This Theft

  09-11-2018 19:59
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a theft. In the early morning on the 21st of October 2018, an unknown male attended a residence located at 44 Birch Street in Echo Bay Ontario. The male can be seen walking toward a […]
  
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• Sault hosts tourism conference

  09-11-2018 19:36 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie will be the host community of a Northern Ontario Tourism Summit.The conference, running from Nov. 13-15, will include tourist operators, organizations and suppliers as well as all levels of government.The conference centres on finding solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry. It includes training workshops, information sessions and keynote speakers about the tourism industry.The fifth annual summit has been described as becoming a pivotal platform for the advancement
  
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• Two New Free Psychotherapy Services Now Available

  09-11-2018 19:07
  The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sault Ste. Marie Branch and the North East Local Health Integration Network (North East LHIN) spoke to students at Sault College on Thursday about two new, free psychotherapy services that students can use for help to deal with low mood, stress, and worry. Both skill-building programs, funded by the […]
  
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• Trudeau’s trade talk to be tested on 10-day, three country trip

  09-11-2018 17:54
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s efforts to find new markets for Canadian goods and services will be on display during a 10-day voyage across Europe and Asia he’s about to start. Trudeau travels first to France, then Singapore and Papua New Guinea, where he’ll push his government’s oft-stated goal of diversifying trade beyond the United States. Observers say […]
  
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• Sidewalk Labs to weigh suggestions from panel for Toronto smart city project

  09-11-2018 17:41
  TORONTO — Sidewalks Labs says it is keen on reviewing and perhaps even implementing recommendations made by a panel of millennials for the Alphabet Inc.-backed company’s proposed high-tech community in Toronto. Recommendations from the panel touch on the project’s data and privacy measures, housing strategy, transit policies and design techniques. When it comes to data, the panel wants […]
  
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• CRTC seeks public comments on creation of internet code of conduct

  09-11-2018 17:41
  OTTAWA — Canada’s telecommunications regulator is inviting public comments on the creation of an internet code of conduct for service providers to address increasing complaints about service. The Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission says the effort is distinct from the ongoing inquiry on misleading or aggressive sales practices, that will culminate in a report to […]
  
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• Toronto stock market lower as energy sinks, oil trades lower; U.S. markets down

  09-11-2018 17:29
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower as the energy sector sank into the red as the price of oil slid lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 91.91 points at 15,265.56. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 192.2 points at 25,999.02. The S&P 500 index was down 25.57 points […]
  
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• Peccia acquired from Generals

  09-11-2018 17:02
  Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis announced this morning that the club has acquired goaltender Mario Peccia from the Oshawa Generals. In exchange the Greyhounds send a 12th Round selection in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. “Mario has worked extremely hard to get back to the OHL after a great start with the Lakeshore Patriots. […]
  
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• Here’s some of What’s Closed or Open on Monday

  09-11-2018 16:47
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie would like to advise residents of schedule changes for Remembrance Day operations. The following facilities and services will be closed Monday, November 12: Cemetery office Public Libraries – James L. McIntyre Centennial and the Korah Branch Library will be closed Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12 The Ermatinger•Clergue […]
  
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• Plan to create a national securities regulator is constitutional: Supreme Court

  09-11-2018 16:24
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says the Constitution allows Ottawa and the provinces to set up a national securities regulator. In its unanimous ruling today, the high court also finds federal draft legislation for countrywide oversight of stocks, bonds and other investments falls within Parliament’s powers on trade and commerce. The decision could help advance plans […]
  
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• Algoma U, SET and SKG Reaffirm Covenant

  09-11-2018 15:56
  Algoma University, the Shingwauk Education Trust (SET), and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) reaffirmed their partnership and mutual understanding by signing an addendum to their 2006 Covenant agreement in a special ceremony held Thursday afternoon on the University’s campus. “This addendum solidifies the University’s partnership with the Shingwauk Education Trust and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig and re-affirms […]
  
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• Saultites told to brace for snow

  09-11-2018 15:50 via saultstar.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is on alert for a possible lake effect snowfall today.
  The potential for accumulations up to 20 cm of snow is expected to fall over the next 24 hours.
  The city’s public works and engineering services will have snow clearing equ8ipment deployed.
  Motorists are reminded to drive according to conditions and give snow plow operators room to clear routes safety and efficiently.
  Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for Sault Ste. Marie. Meteorologists say sno
  
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• A Winter Weather Notice

  09-11-2018 15:47
  Sault Ste. Marie is currently on alert for a possible lake effect snowfall this morning and later tonight. There is the potential for accumulations up to 20 cm of snow to fall over the next 24 hours. Public Works and Engineering Services will have snow clearing equipment deployed. Motorists are reminded to drive according to […]
  
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• Winter Weather Notice saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Novem… https://t.co/v1cWtS6cyD

  09-11-2018 15:26 via twitter.com
  
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• Significant Snowfall – Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East – Wawa ... - Wawa-news.com

  09-11-2018 13:53
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  Significant Snowfall – Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East – Wawa ...
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  Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island. Significant snowfall is possible today and tonight. Snow is expected to begin this ...and more »
  
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• Significant Snowfall – Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East - Wawa-news.com

  09-11-2018 13:53
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  Significant Snowfall – Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East
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  Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island. Significant snowfall is possible today and tonight. Snow is expected to begin this morning and continue tonight. Total snowfall accumulations up to 20 centimetres are ...and more »
  
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• Stakeholder Talks Economic Impacts due to Lack of Rail Service

  09-11-2018 13:41
  It’s been three long years now since there was passenger train service on the Algoma Central Railway (CN) between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst. Businesses – hotels, motels, restaurants, lodges and the retail sector – in the region have suffered losses. BDO Canada reported in an economic impact statement in 2014 that the total impact […]
  
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• SSMEDC Gives Update on Economic Development

  09-11-2018 12:41
  Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Daniel Hollingsworth came into the ONNtv studios to give an update on what the EDC has been up to and what is in store in terms of economic development and tourism opportunities for the Sault within the coming months. With the sale of Searchmont to Wisconsin Resorts […]
  
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• It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me

  09-11-2018 11:58
  Gotcha !, You thought this was going to be an article about Billy Joel didn’t you? I bet you did ; but anyway let’s get down to business. Originally this column was going to be hard rock and more hard rock but as life is not always guaranteed to go a certain way…well neither is […]
  
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• MSP searching for Citizens’ Academy applicants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-11-2018 09:00
  MSP searching for Citizens’ Academy applicants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan State Police Sault Post will be bringing their Citizens' Academy back this winter, but are asking interested parties to apply by Nov. 28 in order to ...
  
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• Fire science legacy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-11-2018 09:00
  Fire science legacy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLake Superior State University fire science students stand with new equipment donated by John and Joan Kelly in memory of their son, Justin. The Kelly family ...
  
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• City makes key purchases - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  09-11-2018 09:00
  City makes key purchases  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFollowing presentations from Fire Chief Scott LaBonte and Department of Public Works Director Jim Moreau, the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission authorized a ...
  
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• Covenant addendum 'really unites us'

  09-11-2018 04:13 via saultstar.com
  Closer ties and new academic programming are goals of an addendum to a pact first signed by Algoma University and Shingwauk Education Trust in 2006. The original covenant set out how Algoma and SET could work together to help each institution grow and meet the vision of Chief Shingwauk’s teaching wigwam. Over the last 12 years, Algoma became an independent university and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig was created in 2007. SKG, in partnership with Algoma, offers degree programs in Ojibwa and An
  
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• 'Beautiful music' and more when Ensemble Caprice plays

  09-11-2018 00:03 via saultstar.com
  Creating a solid program is an extensive venture for Matthias Maute.The artistic director of Ensemble Caprice, performing at Algoma’s Tower Inn on Nov. 17 as part of Algoma Conservatory Concerts, wants to check a lot of boxes before an audience hears his baroque group play.“Programs should be interesting to listen to,” Maute told The Sault Star in a recent telephone interview from Montreal. “There should be variation. There should be drama. There should be back and forth
  
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