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• Quebec premier asks Ford to reconsider decision on French uni, commissioner

  19-11-2018 23:54
  TORONTO — Quebec’s premier pressed his Ontario counterpart to reconsider controversial changes to French language services on Monday but couldn’t sway Doug Ford, who maintained francophones in his province would continue to be well served. Francois Legault said he expressed his disappointment with the Ontario government’s decision to cancel a planned French-language university and consolidate […]
  
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• Advocates to tell UN committee of women’s ‘non-state torture’ in Canada

  19-11-2018 23:52
  OTTAWA — Canada needs a special criminal charge to cover extended campaigns of physical and emotional abuse that amount to torture, say two Nova Scotia nurses who are in Geneva to try to shame the country before a United Nations body. Linda MacDonald and Jeanne Sarson, nurses and human rights advocates from Nova Scotia, are […]
  
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• Deportation averted for vocal Putin critic who feared return to Russia

  19-11-2018 23:43
  OTTAWA — Supporters of a scientist who fears political retribution if deported to Russia say she has been granted a temporary reprieve. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says Elena Musikhina, an outspoken opponent of the Putin government, has been granted a two-year permit to stay in Canada. May says it means Musikhina and her husband, […]
  
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• ‘Too drunk to curl'

  19-11-2018 23:38 via saultstar.com
  A team of elite Canadian curlers, including Team Jacobs member and 2014 Olympic champion Ryan Fry, was thrown out of a world curling tournament Saturday for “unsportsmanlike” behaviour after a drunken, belligerent and disruptive display, organizers said.
  “I guess they were here to party,” said Wade Thurber, manager of the Red Deer Curling Centre, host of the Alberta bonspiel. “And then they went out to curl and it went sideways.”
  There was boorish behaviour, s
  
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• Decision to switch to OPP reversed

  19-11-2018 23:21 via saultstar.com
  PRINCE TOWNSHIP — In a sudden about-face, council voted to accept a five-year contract with Sault Ste. Marie for policing services instead of going ahead with a planned switch to the OPP in 2019.
  The vote followed lengthy closed session discussions with the city’s police Chief Hugh Stevenson, and Graham Wight, a police services advisor with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
  Wight attended the session to outline the duties of a police services board, but not
  
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• Fairfax acquires 13.7 per cent stake in Stelco for $250 million

  19-11-2018 23:20
  TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says it has bought a 13.7 per cent stake in steel producer Stelco Holdings Inc. for roughly $250 million. The insurance-focused financial services company says it has acquired 12.2 million common shares of the Hamilton-based firm for $20.50 each. That price represents a 4.2 per cent premium to Stelco’s closing price of […]
  
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• Remembering Blackbeard the Pirate - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 23:07 via sooeveningnews.com
  Remembering Blackbeard the Pirate  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHe reined havoc from the Caribbean to Boston and was so feared that many gave up their goods and money to him without his firing a shot. Blackbeard was a ...
  
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• Northern Credit Union’s CEO Al Suraci has announced upcoming retirement

  19-11-2018 23:04
  (Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Nov. 19, 2018): On this date, marking the 61st anniversary of Northern Credit Union’s original Charter, Northern’s Board of Directors wish to announce to its members and communities the upcoming retirement of President & CEO, Al Suraci. After successfully leading Northern Credit Union for the past 24 years, Mr. Suraci has […]
  
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• Scheer lays out Tory plan for gun violence, rejects calls for handgun ban

  19-11-2018 23:02
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants to tackle a surge of gun violence in Canada by targeting criminals who use weapons illegally, rather than supporting an outright handgun ban. Scheer is to unveil the second part of his plan for improving public safety Tuesday in Delta, B.C.: a policy plank focused entirely on guns. It is […]
  
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• Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) 25 Years Strong

  19-11-2018 22:22
  Community Action Program for Children Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families Community based program focuses on giving children a great start to life. The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) is proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary of supporting children and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. Sponsored […]
  
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• 'Extremely drunk'

  19-11-2018 22:03 via saultstar.com
  A curling team skipped by Jamie Koe that featured Team Jacobs member and 2014 Olympic champion Ryan Fry was ejected from an Alberta bonspiel over the weekend for what organizers branded unsportsmanlike behaviour resulting from excessive drinking.
  The team was tossed from the Red Deer Curling Classic. The move was announced via Twitter on Sunday by the World Curling Tour, which oversees the $35,000 event.
  On Sunday afternoon, the curling foursome of Koe, Fry, Chris Schille, and DJ Kidby, got kick
  
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• Internationally acclaimed Penalosa to visit Sault

  19-11-2018 21:02 via saultstar.com
  Internationally acclaimed placemaking expert Gil Penalosa is returning to Sault Ste. Marie later this month.
  Penalosa, founder and executive director of the 8-80 Cities organization, will be in Sault Ste. Marie as part of Algoma Public Health’s 50 anniversary celebrations
  He’ll also be providing FutureSSM with ideas and suggestions on how Sault Ste. Marie can use all its assets to build a more dynamic citizen friendly place to live, said Tom Vair, the city’s deputy CAO of commu
  
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• Sophisticated phishing scams putting secrets at risk, Foreign Affairs says

  19-11-2018 20:36
  OTTAWA — Canada’s Foreign Affairs Department says too many of its employees are being deceived by digital scams — a “serious problem” that could see sensitive information end up in the wrong hands. The department says the increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns are targeting email, texting and social media accounts. Foreign Affairs plans to hire a company to test employees with phoney phishing messages to raise
  
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• Saying Goodbye to a Broadcasting Legend: George Jonescu

  19-11-2018 20:31
  The media industry lost a great this weekend. George Jonescu, almost 70-year broadcasting veteran between Montreal, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie and Toronto, passed away on Friday at the age of 84. His final show was pre-recorded on Thursday the 15th and ran yesterday, Sunday the 18th on AM 740. He was part of the original […]
  
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• Female Arrested for Disqualified Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  19-11-2018 20:09 via twitter.com
  Female Arrested for Disqualified Driving #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Higher court denies Stefanski's appeal, upholds convictions - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 20:03 via sooeveningnews.com
  Higher court denies Stefanski's appeal, upholds convictions - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFormer Sault Ste. Marie City Commissioner Jeff Stefanski's bid for an early release from prison has been rejected by the State of Michigan Court of Appeals as it ...
  
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• Gas Up and Drive Away

  19-11-2018 19:45
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft. On the 26th of October 2018 at 3:38 p.m. an unknown male attended at the Mac’s Convenience Store located at 628 Third Line East. The suspect pulled up to the gas pump in a […]
  
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• Female Arrested for Disqualified Driving

  19-11-2018 19:27
  On November 18th, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 34 year old Danielle Remmer of Copernicus Drive for driving while disqualified. The accused was observed by officers operating a motor vehicle on Gibbs Street in Sault Ste. Marie.  Officers conducted a traffic stop and soon after […]
  
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• Auditor general takes aim at Liberals’ fighter-jet plan with new probe

  19-11-2018 19:24
  OTTAWA — Six years after the Harper government blew up its own plans to buy F-35 stealth fighters without a competition, auditor general Michael Ferguson is about to release a new report on Canada’s tumultuous attempts to buy new fighter jets. This time, the focus is expected to be on the long-term implications of the […]
  
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• Police confirm six students arrested, charged in St. Michael’s probe

  19-11-2018 18:44
  TORONTO — Six teens have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault at an all-boys private school in Toronto, police said Monday as they warned additional charges could follow an investigation into other incidents. Police said five teens, accompanied by their parents or lawyers, turned themselves in to police Monday morning, while a sixth student was arrested […]
  
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• Examine ‘monstrous’ allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women: NDP

  19-11-2018 18:15
  OTTAWA — NDP reconciliation critic Romeo Saganash wants the federal government to get the provinces to examine “monstrous” allegations of forced sterilization of Indigenous women. Saganash, who is planning to raise the issue in the House of Commons, says coerced sterilization clearly breaches human-rights standards that Canada must fight to uphold. He also he doesn’t believe […]
  
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• Sault College #1 in Ontario for Employer Satisfaction

  19-11-2018 18:06
  Today, the results of the annual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey were released province-wide.  Sault College is very happy to announce that it has been ranked first in Ontario by employers for the overall quality of our graduates.  Our graduate satisfaction rate was also impressive with a second place ranking in Ontario. “We are very […]
  
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• MNRF seeks public help

  19-11-2018 17:10 via saultstar.com
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for shooting and abandoning four cow moose and a bull moose in an area north to northwest of White River.MNR reports that between Sept. 7 and Nov. 1, 2018, conservation officers have learned that five moose were shot and abandoned at several locations along the Road 50 loop.A bull moose was located off Road 50, about two kilometres from North Reagan Road.A cow moose was located near
  
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• Street to be renamed to honour Rotary Club

  19-11-2018 17:06 via saultstar.com
  The street that serves as the entrance to Bellevue Park will be renamed in an officially ceremony Tuesday.
  Shore Drive will be changed to Rotary Parkway at an 11:30 a.m. ceremony.
  The Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie is marking its 100 years of service in the community.
  Over the years the club has donated more than $300,000 to the city for playground equipment at Bellevue Park.
  
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• Hiawatha Highlands Opens Limited Trails

  19-11-2018 16:12
  Hiawatha Highlands (Winter), is pleased to announce that limited trails are now open for skiing. “With the early snowfall this season, our groomers have been able to lay down tracks on the some of the trail systems.” says Joanna MacDougall, President of the organization. “We have a busy season lined-up with special events and with our […]
  
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• Sisterhood and sightseeing: Tour companies creating trips just for women

  19-11-2018 16:00
  TORONTO — On a recent trip to Tulum, Mexico, sisters Huda and Sana Alvi bonded with a group of women who were virtual strangers. They developed a connection over several curated experiences, including a picnic lunch on the beach and a boat ride and swim by the Mayan ruins, and sat in a circle reflecting on their excursion and lives. The journey was […]
  
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• Another @OntarioLungON Festival of Trees in the books. What a great event at the Machine Shop. We were happy to be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-11-2018 15:51 via twitter.com
  Another @OntarioLungON Festival of Trees in the books. What a great event at the Machine Shop. We were happy to be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Join us on November 20 at 11:30 am for the street renaming ceremony of Shore Drive to "Rotary Parkway". Everyone fr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  19-11-2018 15:43 via twitter.com
  Join us on November 20 at 11:30 am for the street renaming ceremony of Shore Drive to "Rotary Parkway". Everyone fr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie to rename City street - SooToday

  19-11-2018 15:10 via sootoday.com
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  The City of Sault Ste. Marie will unveil the street renaming of Shore Drive to "Rotary Parkway" at a public ceremony on November 20, 2018. 0. less than a minute ago by: City of Sault Ste. Marie. Updated 7 minutes ago. saultstemariebanner. The City of ...and more »
  
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• Teddy Bear Toss Wednesday

  19-11-2018 14:09
  With the holiday season just around the corner, the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club is pleased to be hosting their Annual Teddy Bear Toss and Stuff-A-Bus event this WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST when they play host to the Sudbury Wolves. Game time is 7:07 p.m. at the GFL Memorial Gardens. All fans attending the game are encouraged to bring a […]
  
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• Canada Post workers continue strikes, await word on request for mediator

  19-11-2018 13:55
  OTTAWA — Canada Post workers took their rotating strikes to Alberta and British Columbia today after rejecting the Crown corporation’s latest offer and asking that a mediator be appointed to help end the ongoing labour dispute. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they have pickets set up in just two locations — Edmonton and […]
  
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• Clavet, Ruth A.

  19-11-2018 13:10
  February 11, 1936 – November 13, 2018 Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Manor, Thessalon, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Ruth in her 82nd year,  beloved wife and best friend of Charles (Bud) Clavet  for over 55 years. Loving mother of Keenan (Darlene) of  Wawa,  Anne Louise of Big Trout Lake, Anthony (Tammy)of  Essex and […]
  
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• DEWAR, Arthur David James

  19-11-2018 13:06
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 67 years to Irja. Loving father of late Jimmy (Lorrie), late Jayne Corbett (Don) and Arthur Dewar Jr. Proud grandfather of late Jamie, Shari (Joe), Kari (Cory), Kelli (Shawn), Julie (Brian), Matthew, Brandon (Sierra) and Nicholas; […]
  
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• Greyhounds: Back and Forth Affair Needed OT

  19-11-2018 12:53
  The Greyhounds played host to the Windsor Spitfire on Sunday afternoon, which marked the second game of their current three game homestand. The Greyhounds skid continued Friday, marking a 4 game losing streak, where  both Peccia and Taylor had sub-par performances in the 8-2 loss to the Ottawa 67’s. The Greyhounds are yet to have […]
  
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• Struggling NDP could be the biggest worry for federal Tories as House returns

  19-11-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives return to the House of Commons today after a tumultuous two weeks that included losing one of their best-known MPs to a sexual-misconduct scandal. But for leader Andrew Scheer and company, it’s not Tony Clement’s online activities, the potential spillover of harassment allegations against provincial Tory politicians, or even the […]
  
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• The Sault News to alter printing schedule - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  The Sault News to alter printing schedule - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFor more than 115 years, the Eastern Upper Peninsula has counted on the The Sault News to cover news, issues and events in our communities. We look ...
  
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• Tasty fundraiser - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Tasty fundraiser  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Sault Ste. Marie Pizza Hut recently hosted a fundraiser for the Sault High Athletic Booster Club. Student athletes waited tables with the assistance of the ...
  
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• SAIL receives federal grant - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  SAIL receives federal grant - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAIL, Disability Network of the U.P., has been awarded a three year grant totaling $654,000 to improve its cultural competency within the five tribal communities ...
  
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• Moreau appointed to Statewide Drinking Water Advisory Council - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Moreau appointed to Statewide Drinking Water Advisory Council  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Director C. Heidi Grether has announced appointments to the Statewide Drinking Water Advisory ...
  
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• Lakers topple Wildcats in WCHA series opener - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Lakers topple Wildcats in WCHA series opener  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State took the opening lead in the chase for the Father Cappo Cup, downing Northern Michigan 4-2 in a WCHA game ...
  
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• Falling oil prices to fuel holiday travel - sooeveningnews.com

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Falling oil prices to fuel holiday travel  sooeveningnews.comWith oil prices plunging, drivers across the State of Michigan are expected to save money at the pumps as they hit the road for grandma's house, their deer ...
  
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• Falling oil prices to fuel holiday travel - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Falling oil prices to fuel holiday travel  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith oil prices plunging, drivers across the State of Michigan are expected to save money at the pumps as they hit the road for grandma's house, their deer ...
  
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• Dead deer data helps detect wasting disease - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Dead deer data helps detect wasting disease  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsData from dead deer in Wisconsin and applied to living ones in Virginia could help detect disease earlier in herds in the Great Lakes states and elsewhere.
  
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• City shuts out marijuana stores - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  City shuts out marijuana stores  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhile Michigan residents gave the green light to recreational marijuana at the ballot box earlier this month, the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission was quick to ...
  
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• Celebrate downtown businesses, shop local - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Celebrate downtown businesses, shop local  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith the holidays in sight, over 30 downtown Sault Ste. Marie stores are set to take part in Small Business Saturday to kick off the shopping blitzkrieg that leads ...
  
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• Capping off a full first day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Capping off a full first day  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSault Fire Chief Scott LaBonte provided a congratulatory handshake to Firefighter/ Paramedic Michael Demcak on Monday. Demcak had completed his first day ...
  
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• Blue Devils outlast Chiefs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Blue Devils outlast Chiefs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Just over a week into a new season, the Sault High and Cheboygan hockey teams are both breaking many new players into their lineups ...
  
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• 2018 Thanksgiving dinner price survey announces results - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  2018 Thanksgiving dinner price survey announces results  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAmerican Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) 33rd annual price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of ...
  
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