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• TSX falls again, weighed down by materials and energy sectors

  27-11-2018 23:46
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell again into the red Tuesday as it was weighed down by the key materials and energy sectors. North American markets were calm as investors take a “wait-and-see mode” ahead of the weekend’s G20 summit in Argentina when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will try […]
  
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• Adopt an athlete today. SSM2019Games.com facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  27-11-2018 23:02 via twitter.com
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• New tax credit could pay for two months access to online news sites

  27-11-2018 22:54
  OTTAWA — A tax credit Ottawa is promising to encourage more Canadians to pay for online news will roughly cover two months of a digital subscription fee. The tax credit is one of three components of a $595-million, five-year boost for the ailing media industry promised by Finance Minister Bill Morneau in last week’s fall fiscal update — along with tax credit […]
  
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• $1.75B in mystery money could let Ottawa to start compensating farmers soon

  27-11-2018 22:53
  OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to spend $1.75 billion by March without having said what the money is for, though at least some of the cash is likely to go to farmers hurt by new trade deals. The government remains tight-lipped about how it will use the rest of the “non-announced” spending it allowed for in last week’s fall […]
  
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• MOSCHELLA, Silvano

  27-11-2018 22:43
  ~After a valiant battle with Lymphoma and brain cancer Silvano passed away on November 25, 2018~ Born in Tarcento Italy on June 16, 1944. Beloved husband of Helen Pilgrim. Predeceased by his parents Giovanni and Iolando (nee Foshia) Moschella. Brother of the late Guido, the late Emma Candido, Bruno (Adale) of Turin Italy, the late […]
  
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• Students Swim for their lives on Cardboard Boats

  27-11-2018 22:25
  It was a different day for many elementary and secondary school students across our city. Instead of sticking in the classroom for another regular Tuesday afternoon, Skills Ontario invited groups of students to the YMCA to test their intuitiveness and wits. With the plethora of jobs open in trades around the nation, students explored and […]
  
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• It's that time of year again! Nominations are now open for the 2018 Christmas Lighting Awards. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-11-2018 22:06 via twitter.com
  It's that time of year again! Nominations are now open for the 2018 Christmas Lighting Awards. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Canada Post reports Q3 loss of $71 million, blames pay equity ruling

  27-11-2018 21:48
  OTTAWA — Canada Post says it recorded a loss of $71 million in its latest quarter, which it is directly blaming on costs related to a pay equity dispute with its largest union. The country’s postal service says the net loss compares with a loss of $44 million in the third quarter a year ago. In September, […]
  
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• CHORNYJ, Alan Henry

  27-11-2018 21:35
  ~ Surrounded by family on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the age of 65. Son of the late Anthony and Valerie (nee Villetard). Alan is survived by his children Jason Chornyj (Tamarack) and Andrea Turner (Derek). Cherished grandfather of Victoria, Madelyne, Abigaile, Lucy Jean, Dylan, and Julia.  Loving brother of Gregory (Kathy), Nicholas, Charlene Barber […]
  
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• Celebrating Success. Sault College Nominee Wins Prestigious Premier’s Award

  27-11-2018 21:23
  (Sault Ste. Marie, ON November 27, 2018) – Each year, Sault College proudly nominates remarkable Sault College alumni for the prestigious Premier’s Award in the categories of: Apprenticeship, Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate, and Technology. We are proud and excited to announce that one of Sault College’s nominees – […]
  
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• PUC gets new tech system to improve water treatment operations

  27-11-2018 21:05 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie PUC is now operating a leading edge system that will significantly improve its water treatment operations.
  The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) officially went online several weeks ago, said Rob Brewer, CEO of PUC Services.
  The $2 million, two-year project is designed to significantly improve PUC’s water treatment operations, increase safety of the water system and improve water quality control.
  It’s one of the most advanced systems available a
  
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• Soo Locks gets cash to start new lock prep

  27-11-2018 20:50 via saultstar.com
  Work on a new lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., starts with a deepening of the upstream channel approach.The approach runs about 1.8 kilometres west of the new lock. About 230,000 cubic metes of material is expected to be removed, new lock project manager Mollie Mahoney of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District told The Sault Star.The approach is as shallow as about eight metres in some areas. The goal is about nine metres “to allow enough depth for the vessels to access the new loc
  
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• The best and the brightest

  27-11-2018 20:46 via saultstar.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has opened nominations for its annual Christmas Lighting Awards Program.
  Co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc., the annual awards recognize the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses who get involved in the spirit of the season.
  Separate award categories exist for residential and business Christmas light displays. Two winners per residential ward will be selected by a committee of volunteer judge. In the business category, three businesses across th
  
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• GM transformation makes it the latest auto giant to pivot towards technology

  27-11-2018 20:43
  TORONTO — When General Motors Canada workers in Oshawa put down their tools and headed home Monday morning after being told their plant will shut down next year, the automaker billed the closure and impending layoffs as part of a transformation towards a more tech-savvy future. GM said it was doubling resources allocated to electric and autonomous vehicle programs with a […]
  
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• Canada’s auto industry at risk if GM closes Oshawa plant, union president says

  27-11-2018 20:39
  OTTAWA — Unifor president Jerry Dias says General Motors’ plan to close its car plant in Oshawa, Ontario puts it on the brink of leaving Canada completely. The head of Canada’s biggest private-sector union represents about 2,500 workers at the factory the carmaker plans to shut at the end of 2019. After meeting Prime Minister Justin […]
  
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• Wade Seguin of Sault Ste. Marie identified as victim in fatal ATV crash - CBC.ca

  27-11-2018 20:38 via cbc.ca
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  Wade Seguin of Sault Ste. Marie identified as victim in fatal ATV crash
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  Ontario Provincial Police have identified the man who died in a single ATV crash north of Sault Ste. Marie. 1 dead following ATV crash near Sault Ste. Marie. Police say the deceased is Wade Seguin, 57, of Sault Ste. Marie. He had been driving his ...and more »
  
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• Wade Seguin of Sault Ste. Marie identified as victim in fatal ATV ... - CBC.ca

  27-11-2018 20:38 via cbc.ca
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• Bill Tinsley: Celebrating the season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2018 20:17 via sooeveningnews.com
  Bill Tinsley: Celebrating the season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone. We have gathered with family, feasted on turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, fruit ...
  
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• Rainone makes stand-up debut

  27-11-2018 19:51 via saultstar.com
  Trish Rainone wants people to laugh at her Wednesday.The Sault Ste. Marie native makes her stand-up comedy debut at Betty’s in downtown Toronto at 9 p.m.“I’m very excited because I can get on stage and say all the things I’ve always wanted to say, but I’ve been holding in,” the Algoma University graduate told The Sault Star on Tuesday.Part of her set includes characters, such as Drunk Grandma and The Millennial, she’s recently created. Rainone, who creat
  
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• Sault man dies in ATV collision

  27-11-2018 19:23 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie man is the victim of a fatal all-terrain vehicle collision in Tupper Township on Sunday.
  Emergency responders, including Ontario Provincial Police and Goulais River Fire and Rescue, responded to Robertson Lake Road in the late evening.Wade Seguin, 57, died.A police investigation continues.
  
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• Sault College Welcomes New Athletics Manager

  27-11-2018 19:16
  Sault College and Sault College Athletics are excited to announce that the recruitment for a new Manager of Athletics has been completed. The Athletic Department featuring impressive varsity and campus recreation programs, a state of the art fitness/gym facility, and a new Waterfront and Tennis Centre welcomes Mr. Paul Orazietti to lead the team of […]
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Do what’s best for you - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2018 19:15 via sooeveningnews.com
  Dave Ramsey: Do what’s best for you  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,I'll be graduating from college with no debt in a couple of weeks, and I have a good job waiting for me in January. During the last few years, I've ...
  
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• Consumption of human placenta products poses risk to moms, babies: Health Canada

  27-11-2018 19:13
  OTTAWA — Health Canada is cautioning mothers and others who may be consuming human placenta preparations about potential risks for themselves and their babies. The federal department says consuming human placenta could lead to bacterial or viral infections in mothers or their babies. The risk is higher if someone ingests the placenta of another person. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
  
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• Free trade means Via Rail can’t favour Bombardier for new trains: Garneau

  27-11-2018 18:43
  OTTAWA — Free trade agreements with Europe and the United States prevent Via Rail from favouring Bombardier in the awarding of contracts, federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau says. Garneau reacted this morning to a report that Via Rail is preparing to award a $1-billion contract for new trains to the German firm Siemens AG. La Presse […]
  
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• Nominations invited for Christmas Lighting Awards

  27-11-2018 18:36
  Nominations for the 2018 Christmas Lighting Awards Program are now being accepted by the City Clerk’s Department. This program, co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc., promotes and encourages community involvement and recognizes the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season. There are two award categories – residential […]
  
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• Water Treatment Plant Upgrades will Benefit Customers

  27-11-2018 18:27
  PUC Services Inc. has implemented a leading edge system that will significantly improve its water treatment operations. The advanced technology of the new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system will not only address a needed upgrade to Sault Ste. Marie’s water treatment facilities but also will provide better oversight, increase safety and improve process […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Man in Critical Condition After Rollover Accident in Oscoda Co. - 9&10 News

  27-11-2018 17:41 via 9and10news.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Man in Critical Condition After Rollover Accident in Oscoda Co.  9&10 NewsA Sault Ste. Marie man is fighting for his life after his car rolled several times in Oscoda County. The Oscoda County Sheriff's Office says the man ran off the road ...
  
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• Carol Chlebus wins $100,000

  27-11-2018 17:15 via saultstar.com
  Winter’s a little warmer for a Sault Ste. Marie woman who won $100,000 playing Instant Jack Frost.Carol Chlebus won playing the scratch ticket’s Game No. 2119, Ontario Lottery and Gaming says.She bought her ticket at Paquette’s Confectionary on Korah Road.
  
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• How Not to Overspend this Holiday Season

  27-11-2018 16:43
  The Christmas season has evolved over the years.  Studies have shown that Black Friday sales now surpass traditional Boxing Day sales.  Online shopping accounts for up to 30% of our seasonal shopping.  Incandescent lights have been replaced by LED’s and most people have an ‘ugly’ sweater to wear to the staff party.  People tend to […]
  
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• Congratulations Carol

  27-11-2018 16:07
  Carol Chlebus of Sault Ste. Marie is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with Instant Jack Frost (Game #2119). Instant Jack Frost is available for $5 a play and the top prize is $100,000. Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.41. The winning ticket was purchased at Paquette’s Confectionary on Korah Road […]
  
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• .@SaultFire - On November 28, 2018 at 1:55 p.m. local time, a test of Canada's emergency alerting system, Alert Rea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-11-2018 15:47 via twitter.com
  .@SaultFire - On November 28, 2018 at 1:55 p.m. local time, a test of Canada's emergency alerting system, Alert Rea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• US Army Corps puts $32M toward Sault Ste. Marie lock - Superior Telegram

  27-11-2018 15:35 via superiortelegram.com
  US Army Corps puts $32M toward Sault Ste. Marie lock  Superior TelegramThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is putting $32 million toward the design and construction of a new lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Shipping industry ...
  
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• Reminder - Wellington Street (between Huron Street and Carmen's Way) is closed today to facilitate a watermain conn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-11-2018 14:49 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Wellington Street (between Huron Street and Carmen's Way) is closed today to facilitate a watermain conn… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Food agency taking steps to prevent entry of lettuce suspected in E. coli cases

  27-11-2018 14:47
  OTTAWA — The federal government is advising the food industry not to import romaine lettuce from areas in the U.S. suspected of producing lettuce contaminated with E. coli. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will also take steps to make sure products from areas identified by the American Food and Drug Administration are not being allowed into Canada. The measures […]
  
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• Business group pleased with back-to-work legislation for postal workers

  27-11-2018 14:47
  OTTAWA — A group representing Canadian businesses is praising the federal government for legislating postal employees back to work, saying it will help clear hefty backlogs of mail ahead of the busy holiday season. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said in a statement that it was pleased Ottawa listened to business owners, who described […]
  
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• Erschen's tapes opposed Jehovah's Witnesses

  27-11-2018 14:41 via saultstar.com
  Josef Erschen, a Sault Ste. Marie man who ran taped phone messages opposed to Jehovah’s Witnesses, died last Saturday.He was 93.Erschen was excommunicated from the Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972 for allegedly opposing the Christian denomination. He started to run taped phone messages from his Talon Drive home in 1984.
  The messages ran five to 15 minutes featured other former Jehovah’s Witnesses claiming the faith’s predictions about the events leading to Jesus Christ’s
  
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• Kingston man caught by Sault officer gets jail

  27-11-2018 14:01 via saultstar.com
  A Kingston man arrested by a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer when he was in the eastern Ontario city this summer is going to jail.Brian Larocque, 36, pleaded guilty to a string of charges, including thefts, break-ins and breaches of recognizance, at Ontario Court of Justice.Const. Chris Cuglietta was in Kingston to escort a prisoner back to the city of 124,000 in late August.Dressed in his uniform, Cuglietta was packing his marked cruiser at a hotel when he was alerted to a theft. Cuglie
  
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• Alert Ready - Are you prepared? sootoday.com/cityinfo/alert… via @SooToday

  27-11-2018 13:55 via twitter.com
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• Alert Ready are You Prepared saultonline.com/2018/11/alert-… via @saultonline

  27-11-2018 13:55 via twitter.com
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• Voters wanted for redistricting – in 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Voters wanted for redistricting – in 2020  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWant to determine the future of Michigan's representation in Lansing and Washington? You have until June of 2020 to volunteer to serve on the state's new ...
  
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• Christmas trees to benefit local teens - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Christmas trees to benefit local teens  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAn annual holiday tradition is making its return to Sault Area High School Friday evening with the Festival of Trees taking over the building's lobby and Strahl ...
  
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• Holiday RIDE campaign underway now to Jan. 2

  27-11-2018 06:04 via saultthisweek.com
  This year’s Festive RIDE campaign from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 is the first since legalization of non-medical cannabis.
  Ontario Provincial Police reminds motorists police are as prepared to deal with drug-impaired drivers as they are with drivers who are alcohol-impaired.
  The service says in a media release alcohol and/or drugs factored in the deaths of 39 people on OPP-patrolled roads so far in 2018.
  Officers laid more than 6,700 impaired driving charges across the province from Jan. 1 to mid-O
  
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• Hunt on for life-saving stem cells

  27-11-2018 05:28 via saultthisweek.com
  After her sister received a diagnosis everyone fears, local nurse Sandra Turner has started fighting to get as many people as possible to register as stem cell donors.
  Turner’s efforts began in September when her sister Karen was diagnosed with leukemia.
  “She’s always been cold, we’ve always joked about it but never thought much of it,” said Turner. “Then this summer she started getting bruising and it didn’t go away very quickly.”
  Turner said that
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds' Morgan Frost Named OHL Player of ... - hockeyfights.com

  27-11-2018 05:25 via hockeyfights.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds' Morgan Frost Named OHL Player of ...
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• Toystock makes a haul for Christmas Cheer

  27-11-2018 05:21 via saultthisweek.com
  Kerry Simpson and her husband Greg counted the seventh annual Toystock another success.
  She and Greg have hosted and co-ordinated the event since its beginning in 2011.
  The family event was held at Grand Gardens North on Sunday, from noon to 10 p.m. and showcased 10 local bands along with a photo booth, airbrushed tattoos, a sit down with Santa, Mrs. Claus and a few of their elves. Mr. Bon Soo attended to celebrate and share in the goodwill and good cheer of the season.
  The Gardens provided a ch
  
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• Refugee program short on volunteers

  27-11-2018 05:09 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Community Career Centre is in dire need of more volunteers to work with incoming refugee families.
  Right now, several refugee families are scheduled to arrive in the Sault before the end of December, so volunteers are needed to help them settle into their new homes.
  “Volunteers might help collect household items like towels and blankets, provide transportation to the grocery store or bank, assist them with travel to medical and dental appointments, and accompany them to welcome event
  
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• Boyne City looks strong in season opening win over Sault Ste. Marie - UpNorthLive.com

  27-11-2018 04:56 via upnorthlive.com
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  Boyne City looks strong in season opening win over Sault Ste. Marie
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  CHARLEVOIX COUNTY -- The high school boys basketball season is officially underway and we start our coverage this year with one of the teams that went the farthest in last year's state tournament. The Boyne City Ramblers made it all the way to the ...
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• Boyne City boys hoops routs Sault Ste. Marie in season opener - Petoskey News-Review

  27-11-2018 03:49 via petoskeynews.com
  Boyne City boys hoops routs Sault Ste. Marie in season opener  Petoskey News-ReviewBOYNE CITY — They're not the Philadelphia 76ers, but Boyne City's basketball team is taking the same approach on the basketball court.
  
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• ‘Older Driver Safety Awareness Week’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-11-2018 00:37 via sooeveningnews.com
  ‘Older Driver Safety Awareness Week’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan has resources for older drivers and their families.
  
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• Canadian scientists call creation of gene-edited babies ‘premature’ use of technology

  27-11-2018 00:33
  TORONTO — Canadian researchers have added their voices to widespread international condemnation of a Chinese scientist who says he helped create genetically modified twin girls using a gene-editing tool known as CRISPR. The unconfirmed claim was announced Monday by He Jiankui of China’s Southern University of Science and Technology, who said he altered the DNA of embryos during fertility treatments with the goal of preventing the
  
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