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• CHAPERON, Julien Laurent

  28-11-2018 23:56
  ~ Surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the age of 81.  Beloved husband of Pierrette for 56 years.  Loving father of Pierre (Karen) Danielle Valiquette (Daniel).  Proud Grandpapa of Carvell, Keara and Marelie Chaperon, Dominique, Martin Valiquette (Ashley) and Céline Langelier (Patrice).  Cherished Great grandfather of Skyler […]
  
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• Analysis: Few options for Canada, allies as Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates

  28-11-2018 23:30
  OTTAWA — Without U.S. global leadership, just a few effective ways remain for Canada and its allies to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest attack on Ukraine. Short of dispatching a NATO-led naval show of force that could escalate to all-out war, the West could still hurt Putin by imposing more sanctions, travel restrictions and […]
  
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• Inquest into Sault man's death gives family ‘closure’

  28-11-2018 23:26 via saultstar.com
  NORTH BAY — A jury has recommended that the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the province examine the feasibility of equipping all police vehicles with portable defibrillators.
  The recommendation came at the end of a two-day inquest into the Dec. 15, 2016, death of John Roberts, 49, of Sault Ste. Marie.
  Roberts had been arrested following an impaired driving complaint on Highway 17 near Bonfield shortly before 3 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the North Bay Regional Health Centre
  
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• Bays topple Trojans in season basketball opener - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-11-2018 23:21 via sooeveningnews.com
  Bays topple Trojans in season basketball opener - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCEDARVILLE — The last time they met it was for a regional championship. Brimley had to wait for a new season to get a rematch, and the Bays clipped ...
  
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• LSSU seeks proposals for upcoming TEDx Event

  28-11-2018 23:18
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State University is seeking proposals for its Spring 2019 TEDx event, to be held in the LSSU Library on April 5. LSSU Students, staff, and community members are welcome to submit their proposals. The theme for the 2019 TEDxLSSU event is “-isms,” where speakers will explore innovative ideas worth […]
  
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• Labour movement is in the fight for its life, say experts

  28-11-2018 22:54
  TORONTO — The latest battle to save thousands of auto jobs in Ontario is but one of many Canada’s largest private sector union will likely have to fight as automation, technology and globalization increasingly change the face of manufacturing, experts say. The decline of the sector — and the resulting job losses — started long […]
  
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• Feds remove regulatory barriers to trade, hope provinces will follow suit

  28-11-2018 22:46
  OTTAWA — The federal government is taking immediate steps to remove some regulatory barriers to trade across the country, hoping to persuade provinces to follow its example. For starters, it is making the national building code available for free, making it easier for the construction industry to access a single, standardized set of rules which […]
  
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• Invest Sault Ste. Marie ~ 2018 Funding Forum - SaultOnline.com

  28-11-2018 22:43 via saultonline.com
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  Invest Sault Ste. Marie ~ 2018 Funding Forum
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  On November 28th, 2018 learn about the funding options available to start or grow your business in Sault Ste. Marie, at one convenient session! This FREE event is for new and established businesses. Wednesday November 28th, 2018 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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• Famed anti-poverty activist Harry Leslie Smith dies in Ontario hospital at 95

  28-11-2018 22:33
  BELLEVILLE, Ont. — The son of internet-famed anti-poverty activist Harry Leslie Smith, a war veteran who campaigned to ensure that the sins of the past were not repeated by future generations, is vowing to lead his late father’s legions of social media supporters in carrying on his legacy. John Smith said he feared that with […]
  
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• UJANEN, Hannu “Jack”

  28-11-2018 22:18
  ~ Peacefully passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 with family at his side. Beloved husband of Beverly for 28 years. Step-father of Sarah (Sean) and grandfather of Kai and Willow. Son of the late Kauko and Irma Ujanen and step-son of Betty Ujanen. Dear brother of Kari (Evelyn). […]
  
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• Belsito wins provincial TESL award

  28-11-2018 22:11 via saultstar.com
  An Algoma District School Board Teaching English as a Second Language instructor is the recipient of a provincial education award.Leslie Belsito, who works at Adult Learning Centre Northland, is one of three Ontario educators to receive Sparks of Excellence Award from Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario.The honour recognizes outstanding leadership and mentoring by TESLAO members “who go above and beyond every single day,” superintendent of education Marcy
  
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• MILLS, Bud

  28-11-2018 22:08
  ~ It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 82.  Loving husband of the late Betty (nee Thompson).  Much loved father of Carla Bumbaco (Philip) and Curtis (Leslie).  Proud grandpa of Jacob and Daniel […]
  
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• Cashier - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/DIzXOyUuuM

  28-11-2018 21:33 via twitter.com
  
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• New legislation kicks in for new city council

  28-11-2018 21:30 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie’s new city council will be losing a tax break.
  Federal legislation that comes into effect in January for elected officials means their previous one-third federal income tax exemption will be eliminated.
  Previously, elected officials have been able to use the exemption in lieu of claiming expenses related to their duties.
  Bill C-44, which officially received Royal Assent in June 2017, is expected to put another $30 million in personal income tax revenue in federal governmen
  
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• Man wanted in Texas arrested in Sault Ste Marie - UpNorthLive.com

  28-11-2018 21:30 via upnorthlive.com
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  CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A man wanted in Texas was arrested Wednesday morning in the Upper Peninsula. Keith Walker, 35, was arrested Wednesday by Chippewa County Sheriff's Deputies and Sault Ste Marie Police Officers at a ...
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• MERRETT, Elsie Margaret

  28-11-2018 21:28
  Suddenly at home, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Harry (2008). Loving mother of Gary (Marian), Margaret Ann Hill (Leeno Zammit), Terri Lee Clark (Robert Berry) and Kevin (Oana). Cherished grandmother of Amy Clark, Katelyn and Cory (Jesse) Merrett, Sydney Hill (Chris Charrette) and Spencer Hill, […]
  
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• Movie review: ‘Shoplifters’ will steal your heart - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-11-2018 21:20 via sooeveningnews.com
  Movie review: ‘Shoplifters’ will steal your heart  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf Charles Dickens were alive and living in Tokyo, he no doubt would write something very much like “Shoplifters,” a modern spin on “Oliver Twist” in which a ...
  
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• EDC searches for new tourism director

  28-11-2018 21:03 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. is looking for someone to lead Tourism Sault Ste. Marie.
  Former executive director Ian McMillan retired earlier this year and the search is now on for his replacement.
  The job is responsible for overseeing and growing travel and tourism in Sault Ste. Marie through new product development, convention business segments, sports tournaments, festivals and events, among other things.
  “With major events coming here like the 2019 Special Olympics On
  
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• NORTH, Douglas

  28-11-2018 20:57
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas North in is 93rd year. Loving husband, devoted father and great friend to many. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis. He will be deeply missed by his sons and daughters in law Chris and Jane of Scarborough, Scott, Dawn Nadeau of London, and Rob […]
  
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• ADSB plans $45 million in capital projects

  28-11-2018 20:47 via saultstar.com
  Algoma District School Board plans to spend $45 million on capital projects in 2019.The two biggest budgeted projects are an addition to Central Algoma Elementary School and a new school in Blind River. Those two projects are expected to cost about $25 million.ADSB is still waiting for provincial government approval to start the two projects. Five classrooms will be added to Central Algoma Elementary School.Arthur Henderson in Bruce Mines is closing. Those students will move to Central Algoma in
  
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• Unions block trucks at Canada Post depot in B.C. to protest back-to-work bill

  28-11-2018 20:04
  OTTAWA — Canada Post employees have been legislated back to work after more than five weeks of rotating strikes, but that isn’t stopping their brethren from picking up picket signs to support them — and once again slowing the mail in the process. Just after the federal government passed a law this week forcing an […]
  
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• PUC to close in-house payment; focus on digital improvements

  28-11-2018 19:34 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie PUC customers will not be able to pay their utility bills in person anymore, starting in the new year.
  Giordan Zin, PUC communication supervisor, said the in-house payment option is being discontinued because it is not well used.
  Only 1.4 per cent of the PUC’s 33,000 customers drop off cash payments for the bills and only 3 per cent make their payment at the Second Line office. The in person method includes a mix of customer demographics but leans towards older customers.
  
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• Alberta buying its own rail cars to move oil without feds, Notley says

  28-11-2018 18:49
  OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government will buy its own rail cars to transport more oil to market. She says her province wanted co-operation from the federal government to buy them, but with Alberta oil prices just about at record lows, it can’t wait any longer. While plans for pipelines are stalled, […]
  
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• SSMEDC Hiring Director of Tourism

  28-11-2018 18:44
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is seeking to hire a Director of Travel & Tourism Development. Overseeing the organization’s Tourism Sault Ste. Marie division, this senior management position is responsible for the growth of travel and tourism, product development, convention business segments, sports tournaments, festivals and events, and for creating and executing effective […]
  
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• All smiles for APH

  28-11-2018 18:39 via saultstar.com
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  Dental health educator Kim Payeur participates in Algoma Public Health’s 50th anniversary open house on Wednesday. Payeur has worked at APH since 1992. The health unit started offering dental programs in 1970. A registered dental hygienist was hired in 1972. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to APH by their first birthday to learn about nutrition and good eating habits. There’s no cost. Call 705-942-4646, ext. 385 or 866-892-0172 for more informati
  
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• LUCARELLI, Antonio (Alberto)

  28-11-2018 18:30
  Born in Italy March 29, 1955, Albert was welcomed into the arms of our Lord, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at home, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Best friend and love of his life, Eva Lucarelli (Flegrei) for 46 years. Adored father of Andrew and Tara (Tony). The light of his life […]
  
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• Wanted Texas Man Found in Sault Ste. Marie - 9&10 News

  28-11-2018 18:16 via 9and10news.com
  Wanted Texas Man Found in Sault Ste. Marie  9&10 NewsA nationwide search for a Texas man has ended in Chippewa County. The sheriff's office says the man has now been found in Sault Ste. Marie. Keith Walker ...
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Kayla Pavlina Maheu

  28-11-2018 18:07
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of  Kayla Pavlina Maheu, 24, who is wanted for: CC 334(B) Theft Under CC 145(5)(B) Fail to Attend Court CC 145(5)(A) Fail to Appear for Prints If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please […]
  
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• Let's talk #saultbudget. Our staff would love to hear from you! Give us a call or send us an email. More info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  28-11-2018 17:55 via twitter.com
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• Lidstone leads exit of veteran ADSB trustees

  28-11-2018 17:53 via saultstar.com
  The longest-serving outgoing Algoma District School Board trustee gave the longest farewell speech when he and two of his counterparts attended their final meeting.Graham Lidstone represented Ward 2 on the English public board for 26 years. He was defeated by former city councillor Susan Myers in the municipal election held Oct. 22.Lidstone praised the teamwork demonstrated by trustees rather than the division he’s seen at some other Ontario school boards.“The whole board suffers&rdq
  
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• HBC faces renewed criticism from activist investor Land and Buildings

  28-11-2018 17:52
  TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Co. activist investor Land and Buildings Investment Management LLC is attacking the Toronto-based retailer’s board again for failing to take decisive action to unlock value for shareholders. In a letter sent to shareholders, Land and Buildings says it believes HBC could double or triple its share price and find benefits by selling Saks Fifth […]
  
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• BURNETT, Gregory “Greg”

  28-11-2018 17:51
  Unexpectedly in Fort McMurray, Alberta on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 47. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosie Kelley. Loving son of David “Dave” and Susan Burnett. Dear brother of Ian (Patti).  Uncle of Alex, David and Jeffery. Greg will be remembered by many aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He will […]
  
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• LOMBARDO, Maria Elizabetta

  28-11-2018 17:45
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the age of 82. Maria is now reunited with her beloved husband Gaetano Lombardo of 44 years. Cherished mother of Domenic Lombardo (Barbara). Proud grandmother (Nonna) of Gaetano and Claudia. Maria is predeceased by her parents Francesco and Ines Muia and […]
  
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• Many unanswered questions about MP Raj Grewal, Trudeau says

  28-11-2018 17:39
  OTTAWA — As the political storm around Raj Grewal intensifies, Justin Trudeau says there are many lingering questions about the Liberal MP. The prime minister says he wishes Grewal the best in the healing he needs to go through, but the government won’t comment further on him. The Prime Minister’s Office said last week that Grewal’s sudden decision to step down […]
  
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• Mike McCleary Talks Bill 47

  28-11-2018 17:22
  When the Ontario government passed Bill 47 last week, small business people cheered. But local member of Fifteen and Fairness, Mike McCleary, told ONNTV’s Lou Anne Young, that there is more to the bill than stopping a $15.00 minimum wage, it also makes a number of other changes that will adversely affect workers. Watch the […]
  
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• Tribunal orders feds to postpone contract in $60B warship project

  28-11-2018 16:16
  OTTAWA — Canada’s International Trade Tribunal is telling the federal government not to award its contract to design new warships for the navy. The federal government announced last month that U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin beat out two rivals in the competition to design replacements for the navy’s frigates and destroyers. Lockheed is now negotiating […]
  
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• Margaret Atwood writing sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

  28-11-2018 15:48
  TORONTO — Canadian literary great Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to her internationally renowned dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Publisher McClelland and Stewart says it will publish “The Testaments” on Sept. 10, 2019. “The Handmaid’s Tale” was published in 1985 and won a Governor General’s Award. The story, about a totalitarian society in which women are […]
  
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• PM calls meeting with opposition party leaders to discuss ‘Francophonie’ issues

  28-11-2018 15:43
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with his counterparts from the four other main federal parties today to talk about Canada’s francophone population. Trudeau’s daily itinerary says he will meet with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, Green party Leader Elizabeth May and interim Bloc Quebecois leader Mario Beaulieu to discuss “issues facing […]
  
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• National vacancy rate falls to 2.4 per cent, demand still outpacing supply: CMHC

  28-11-2018 15:18
  OTTAWA — Canada’s overall vacancy rate dropped for a second year in a row, as demand for rental housing grew at a faster pace than supply, according to the Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. In its annual rental market survey, the housing agency says in 2018, the vacancy rate across the country was 2.4 per cent, down from […]
  
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• ADSB Names First Indigenous Student Trustee

  28-11-2018 14:39
  The appointment of Algoma District School Board’s first Indigenous Student Trustee was approved at Tuesday night’s Board meeting.  Katelyn Wildgoose will join Molly Taylor and Sarah Fisher as Student Trustee for the remainder of the 18/19 school year. Katelyn was recently elected as Chair for the newly established ADSB Northern Indigenous Youth Council (NIYC).  She […]
  
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• ADSB Says Farewell to Four Trustees

  28-11-2018 14:30
  Four Algoma District School Board (ADSB) Trustees were recognized at Tuesday night’s Board Meeting for the many years they have dedicated to the Board.  Trustees Gladys Wiggins, Robert McEachren, Karen Morin and Graham Lidstone will complete their terms with ADSB as of November 30, 2018.   Collectively, they have given 72 years of their time and […]
  
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• ‘Baby Boomer’ retirements will cause a huge wave of business transfers: CFIB

  28-11-2018 13:19
  TORONTO — Approaching “baby boomer” retirements will result in a huge transfer of business ownership over the next five to 10 years, but only a small percentage of owners have a formal written succession plan, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says. In a report released Wednesday, the CFIB suggests 47 per cent of business owners with a […]
  
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• Alert Ready system to be tested across the county for second time

  28-11-2018 13:04
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Most Canadians can expect their mobile phones, televisions and radios to sound off today as the Alert Ready system undergoes a second round of testing. Provincial emergency management organizations will conduct simultaneous public alerting tests across the country in a bid to make sure people receive emergency alerts and can take action […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Man Dead After Crash in Oscoda County - MI News 26

  28-11-2018 04:20 via minews26.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Man Dead After Crash in Oscoda County  MI News 26An Upper Peninsula man is dead following a crash in Oscoda County. At around 1:45 Monday morning, deputies and rescue crews responded to M-33, south of ...
  
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• Trudeau campaigns for byelection candidate in tough eastern Ontario riding

  28-11-2018 01:08
  KEMPTVILLE, Ont. — A byelection candidate Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau stumped for in eastern Ontario Tuesday says she believes their party is gaining momentum in territory the Conservatives have owned for 14 years. On a quick afternoon outing, Trudeau and Mary Jean McFall first greeted supporters at a coffee shop in Kemptville, just south of Ottawa, […]
  
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