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• Like I Said Last Week

  14-11-2018 23:40
  Confidence in sport is everything. During the Hounds last homestand, they entertained the Bad News Bears of the “O”; The Flint Fireflies (Firebirds)….and in my last  Dog Treats, I leaned on the fact that the Dogs better not take the 0-14 Firebirds too lightly as the mathematics were whispering that they were due to finally […]
  
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• Former army officer, Afghan veteran tapped as new ombudsman

  14-11-2018 23:34
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is tapping a former army officer, who served in Afghanistan and commanded Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in New Brunswick, as Canada’s new veterans’ ombudsman. Craig Dalton takes over from Guy Parent, who spent the past eight years in the arm’s-length position that was first created in 2007 as a watchdog […]
  
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• A reminder for citizens courtesy Public Works and Engineering Dept.

  14-11-2018 23:18
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Public Works and Engineering department provides the following reminders and information to residents: As a result of the Remembrance Day statutory holiday, there was no refuse or recycling pickup on Monday November 12. Citizens are reminded that refuse and recycling is one day late for the remainder of the […]
  
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• Could you use some ‘money mindfulness’?

  14-11-2018 23:01
  Credit Education Week is a nation-wide event.  It came about to provide people with opportunities to tap into the wealth of credit counselling resources that are available.  The goal is to empower individuals to be better able to navigate their personal finances; allowing them to make better decisions and achieve their personal goals. In recognition […]
  
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• WARNER-SMITH, David Elman

  14-11-2018 22:47
  Passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital surrounded by family on November 13, 2018 in his 75th year. Beloved husband for 46 years to Gail (Hilderley, Snider). Dear father to David (Shirley) and Trevor (Maggie). Grandfather of Tyler, Tyson, Bryce and Samantha. Son of the late David and Dorothea Warner-Smith. Brother of Brodie (Darlene) and James […]
  
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• Ford should focus on Ontario, not on replacing Scheer, LeBlanc says

  14-11-2018 22:25
  OTTAWA — Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the Ford government should be unveiling its plan to combat climate change in Ontario, rather than resorting to gimmicks to criticize the federal plan. The provincial government is reportedly planning to use Thursday’s economic update — the first since Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives swept to power in June — to announce […]
  
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• Judge won’t rule if brain dead means legally dead in case of Jewish man

  14-11-2018 22:21
  TORONTO — The demise of an Orthodox Jewish man has made it unnecessary to rule on the validity of the death certificate issued when he was declared brain dead, a judge has decided in a case that pitted medical practice against religious values and went to the heart of what constitutes being legally dead. The […]
  
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• AFN national chief urges action on ‘gross human rights violation’

  14-11-2018 21:45
  OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling the forced sterilization of Indigenous women a “gross human-rights violation” that must immediately end. Bellegarde says the scope of the problem must be examined across Canada, and the practice is reprehensible. He also points to a resolution passed by First Nations chiefs this summer at the AFN […]
  
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• Leaf and yard waste collection ends, crews working to clear snow

  14-11-2018 21:39 via saultstar.com
  This will be the last week for leaf and yard waste collection as a result of the arrival of winter.
  The city’s public works and engineering department says Sat. Nov. 17 will be the last collection date for yard and leaf waste. The final week for Route B pickup is cancelled.
  A reminder that as a result of the Remembrance Day holiday, there was no effuse or recycling pickup on Monday and collection dates are one day late for the remainder of the week.
  In the meantime, public works crews have
  
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• USKALI-CARRIERE, Barbara Anne

  14-11-2018 21:35
  ~ Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in her 76th year. She is now united with her husband Wayne, her parents Art and Yvonne Carriere, her brother Arthur and her sister Claire. Survived by her children Kim Buckle, Ronnie Lapossie (Tracey) (Cheryl) and Lori Robertson. Loving granny to Matthew, Randy, Sarah, Hailey, Shyanne […]
  
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• Social Justice students brush WE Day founder Craig Kielburger at Toronto airport

  14-11-2018 21:29 via saultstar.com
  They called it “motivating” and “inspiring.”
  And their teachers are hoping they will return to Sault Ste. Marie, charged up and ready to use that energy to inspire others.
  A group of senior students at St. Mary’s College took a quick trip to Ottawa Wednesday to participate in the province-wide WE day.
  The WE movement was designed to inspire and empower young people committed to making the world a better place through programs that nurture compassion in youth and giv
  
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• Community Tree Lighting Celebration this Thursday

  14-11-2018 21:18
  Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at the Downtown Association’s Moonlight Magic event and the lighting of the community tree. Join Mayor Provenzano and the Downtown Association on Thursday, November 15th at 7 p.m. in front of the courthouse. Moonlight Magic officially kicks off the festive season. Beginning at 6 p.m. enjoy live holiday […]
  
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• Community Tree Lighting Celebration kicks off Thursday

  14-11-2018 21:09 via saultstar.com
  The holiday season is beginning.
  Celebrate with friends and family with the annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration in front of the courthouse on Thur. Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
  Mayor Christian Provenzano will officially light the tree.
  Moonlight Magic officially begins an hour earlier at 6 p.m. Live holiday music, free hot chocolate and visits with Santa are included in the late night shopping madness.
  Downtown merchants will open until 11 p.m.
  Guests are also encouraged to bring donations for the S
  
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• HARVEY, John

  14-11-2018 20:05
  Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Daisy (2016). He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. John will be fondly remembered by his extended family, nieces and nephews.  In keeping with John’s wishes, […]
  
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• Supreme Court hears case on migrant detainees’ rights to challenge incarceration

  14-11-2018 20:04
  OTTAWA — A man from Pakistan wants Canadian law to give migrants being held in detention the ability to challenge their imprisonment in front of a judge. The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments today on a case asking for immigration detainees to be given access to “habeas corpus”— a legal provision allowing anyone being held in custody the right to challenge their detention […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Nelson Max Dannrath

  14-11-2018 19:59
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of  Nelson Max Dannrath, 51, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) THEFT UNDER $5000 X 3 If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at (705) 949-6300 […]
  
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• Canada ‘deeply concerned’ over possible return of Rohingya to Myanmar

  14-11-2018 19:19
  OTTAWA — Canada is raising concerns over reports that Rohingya refugees will soon return to Myanmar — the country in which they have been targets of what has been officially declared a genocide. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau say they are “deeply concerned” about a proposed repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar this month. United Nation
  
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• Nursing Students Week is Coming Up

  14-11-2018 19:15
  Cody Mount, BScN student at Sault College, visited the ONNtv studios to discuss National Nursing Students Week, which takes place from November 19th to 23rd. The event is meant to help build safer, more inclusive communities and learning environments for nursing students. Sault College’s chapter of the Canadian Nursing Students Association would love to see […]
  
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• Legislation altered to protect police who administer Naloxone

  14-11-2018 19:11 via saultstar.com
  Police officers in Ontario are now able to carry and administer Naloxone to save victims of opioid overdoses – without fear of being subject of a criminal investigation.
  Changes were made to The Police Services Act that allows police officers to administer Naloxone like other first responders who do not have to worry about routinely being the subject of a criminal investigation.
  Previously, police have been required to report to and be investigated by the Special Investigations Unit in an
  
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• Sault man charged with second-degree murder - CTVNews.ca

  14-11-2018 18:53 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  There was a violent crime in Sault Ste. Marie that left one person dead earlier this week. Officers were called out to the Chartwell Drive area Monday and as a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Sault man was arrested and charged with second ...
  
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• DOWHANIUK, Walter

  14-11-2018 18:53
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 58 years to Carmen. Loving father of Danielle Dowhaniuk (Jeff). Proud Grandpa of Thomas and Jasmine. Dear brother of Anne Cowles and the late Bill Dowhaniuk (late Terry). Friends may […]
  
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• Many child killers have been placed in Indigenous healing lodges, stats show

  14-11-2018 18:24
  OTTAWA — Newly released figures show the practice of placing child-killers in the federal prison service’s Indigenous healing lodges stretches back several years — well before the recent uproar over Terri-Lynne McClintic. The federal statistics indicate 17 male and female offenders serving time for killing minors were transferred to one of the Correctional Service of Canada’s healing lodges from 2012-13 through […]
  
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• Join @MayorProvenzano and the @SSM_DTA tomorrow (November 15) at 7 p.m. in front of the courthouse, for the annual… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 17:56 via twitter.com
  Join @MayorProvenzano and the @SSM_DTA tomorrow (November 15) at 7 p.m. in front of the courthouse, for the annual… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Mortgage risks fading thanks to higher rates, tougher rules: Bank of Canada

  14-11-2018 17:51
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is releasing data today that provides a closer look at just how much stricter mortgage rules and higher interest rates have helped slow the growth of new highly indebted households. The central bank is on a clear rate-hiking path and the pace of future increases hinges significantly on the ability of households — particularly those […]
  
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• Santa Claus Parade This Saturday, Here’s What You Need to Know!

  14-11-2018 17:40
  Snowflakes and flurries can only mean one thing –  Santa is on his way! Mr. Claus will make his annual appearance in the Rotary Santa Claus Parade this Saturday, November 17th. The event is sure to be fun for the whole family, so bundle up and come on downtown. But if you can’t make it […]
  
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• NASA wants Canadian boots on the moon as first step in deep space exploration

  14-11-2018 17:37
  OTTAWA — The head of the U.S. space agency says he wants to see Canadian astronauts walking on the moon before long, as part of a first step toward the farther reaches of space. Jim Bridenstine, the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, says he wants Canada’s decades-long space partnership with the U.S. to continue as […]
  
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• Canada Post strike having ‘critical’ impact on retailers, eBay tells PM

  14-11-2018 17:24
  OTTAWA — EBay is calling on the federal government to legislate an end to the Canada Post contract dispute, warning that quick action is needed to ensure retailers don’t lose out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. The manager of the online sales giant’s Canadian and Latin American divisions says continued rotating strikes at […]
  
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• Toronto and U.S. stock markets in the red at late-morning, loonie edges higher

  14-11-2018 17:19
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged lower amid losses in the key materials sector and the health-care sector, which includes many of the country’s big marijuana companies. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 15.32 points at 15,116.46. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 51.80 points at 25,234.69. The S&P 500 […]
  
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• Do you know someone who has achieved exceptional honours in athletics, cultural or academic fields? Maybe someone w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 17:18 via twitter.com
  Do you know someone who has achieved exceptional honours in athletics, cultural or academic fields? Maybe someone w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Northern Ontario Tourism Summit Kicks Off

  14-11-2018 17:15
  Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) in partnership with Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO) are hosting the fifth annual Northern Ontario Tourism Summit in Sault Ste. Marie. The series of events are taking place at Quattro from November 13th to 15th. It is providing the opportunity for operators, tourism organizations, municipalities, all levels of government and […]
  
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• Medal of Merit Nominations Now Being Accepted

  14-11-2018 16:22
  Do you know an individual or group who is deserving of a Medal of Merit? The City of Sault Ste Marie is now accepting nominations for the 2018 awards. The Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals or groups who have achieved exceptional meritorious honours in athletics, cultural or academic fields or who make extraordinary […]
  
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• ‘Christmas in Alberta House’ exhibition opens - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-11-2018 16:08 via sooeveningnews.com
  ‘Christmas in Alberta House’ exhibition opens  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEvery year the Olive Craig Gallery invites area artists and craftsmen to participate in the big “Christmas at Alberta House” Exhibition and sale. This year, as usual ...
  
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• No G20 member has climate plan strong enough to meet Paris targets: report

  14-11-2018 16:00
  OTTAWA — Canada’s push to be an international leader in the fight against climate change may be hampered by a distinction that it produces the most per-person greenhouse gas emissions among G20 economies. Climate Transparency, a coalition of international climate organizations, is releasing its latest report analyzing the climate polices of G20 members, just two weeks before the group’s leaders summit in Argentina. The […]
  
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• B.C. MLAs urge Trudeau to call byelection immediately in Burnaby-South

  14-11-2018 15:49
  OTTAWA — Four NDP provincial politicians from British Columbia are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately call a byelection in the federal riding of Burnaby South, where federal New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh wants to run for Parliament. The letter, signed by Anne Kang, Katrina Chen, Raj Chouhan and Janet Routledge, says the politicians are disappointed that Trudeau […]
  
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• Winter Reminder - To help out our plow operators, please remove all basketball and hockey nets from the road. Resid… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 15:28 via twitter.com
  Winter Reminder - To help out our plow operators, please remove all basketball and hockey nets from the road. Resid… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Kudos to our Public Works team who have been working around the clock to keep our roadways safe and clear. Snow is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 15:23 via twitter.com
  Kudos to our Public Works team who have been working around the clock to keep our roadways safe and clear. Snow is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Festival of Trees Celebrates 20 Years

  14-11-2018 15:08
  The Festival of Trees is an extraordinary charity fundraiser designed to capture the imaginations of thousands.  From across the region of Algoma, young and old alike will be drawn to this Christmas celebration. Throughout the festival there will be entertainment, children’s activities, silent auctions, and raffles.  Arauco is proud to be a major sponsor of […]
  
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• Police lay murder charge on 22 year old male

  14-11-2018 14:48 via saultstar.com
  A 22-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder in connecting with a death of another person.
  Police report that officers responded to a call for service in the 100 block of Chartwell Drive on Mon. Nov. 12.
  Investigation services took over the investigation and as a result officers arrested Mathew L’Heureux, of Chartwell Drive for second degree murder.
  The victim and the accused were both known to each other and the incident was not a random act, policy say.
  L’Heureux ap
  
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• Canada Goose reports second-quarter profit up, raises outlook for full year

  14-11-2018 14:19
  TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. beat expectations as it reported a second-quarter profit of $49.9 million and raised its outlook for growth for the year. The luxury parka maker says the profit amounted to 45 cents per diluted share for quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a profit of $37.1 million or 33 cents […]
  
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• Last week we visited the residents of Pathways Retirement Residence and they surprised us with this amazing cake!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 14:16 via twitter.com
  Last week we visited the residents of Pathways Retirement Residence and they surprised us with this amazing cake!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Cineplex reports third-quarter profit down from year ago, revenue up

  14-11-2018 14:01
  TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as revenue increased 4.4 per cent, boosted by gains at the box office and concession stands. The movie theatre company says it earned $10.2 million or 16 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with a profit […]
  
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• Canopy Growth reports Q2 loss on ramped up spending ahead of pot legalization

  14-11-2018 13:25
  SMITH FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a loss of $330.6 million in its most recent quarter as it ramped up spending ahead of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada. The company says the loss amounted to $1.52 per share compared with a loss of $1.6 million or a penny per share a […]
  
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• Loblaw Q3 profit down from a year ago as tax court ruling hits bottom line

  14-11-2018 12:59
  BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by a one-time charge related to a tax court ruling that it plans to appeal. The retailer says it earned a profit attributable to common shareholders of $106 million or 28 cents per share for […]
  
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• Harder urges senators to embrace independent oversight of their expenses

  14-11-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — The government’s representative in the Senate is urging senators to stop dragging their feet and create an independent body to oversee their expenses. Sen. Peter Harder is applying pressure six years after the Senate was engulfed by scandal over alleged improper expense claims and more than three years after the federal auditor general recommended […]
  
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• No issues found in Sault Schools audit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  No issues found in Sault Schools audit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSault Area Public Schools performed well in its most recent annual financial audit which covered the 2017-18 fiscal year. The district received an 'unmodified ...
  
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• New charge in Sault Ste. Marie murder - CTVNews.ca

  14-11-2018 09:00 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
  New charge in Sault Ste. Marie murder  CTVNews.caSault Ste. Marie police have upgraded the charge against a 22-year-old man after a violent incident that left one person dead.
  
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• Michigan measles cases reach 15 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Michigan measles cases reach 15  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHealth officials urge protection through vaccination.
  
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• Firearm deer season opens Thursday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Firearm deer season opens Thursday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDeer hunters throughout our region should be greeted with nearly ideal weather conditions when they take to their stands Thursday morning for the first day of ...
  
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• Auction benefits future home owners - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Auction benefits future home owners  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA Mackinac County nonprofit aimed at helping community members purchase homes is hosting their only fundraiser of the year Friday with a Christmas-themed ...
  
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• Male Arrested for Second Degree Murder #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  14-11-2018 05:15 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Second Degree Murder #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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