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• Sleep Country Canada to acquire mattress-in-a-box retailer Endy in $89M deal

  29-11-2018 23:49
  TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. announced a deal to acquire a Canadian mattress-in-a-box retailer in a nearly $89-million deal that looks to boost its online offerings. “We recognize that consumer shopping habits are evolving and we remain focused on serving our customers any way they want to shop, and providing them with the […]
  
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• Project Blue Light. A powerful reminder.

  29-11-2018 23:31
  A meaningful service took place Wednesday evening at Bethel Bible Chapel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Project Blue Light is an annual event which serves to acknowledge fallen officers from across law enforcement agencies in the North East region of Ontario, as well as Michigan, USA. Now in its 8th year, Project Blue Light brought […]
  
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• Hospital wait times for mental health calls concern chief

  29-11-2018 22:55 via saultstar.com
  City police officers are spending more time with persons with mental health concerns at Sault Area Hospital’s emergency department, raising concerns about their being able to adequately patrol Sault Ste. Marie streets.Officers saw wait times double from two to three hours to four to six hours in July, Chief Hugh Stevenson told reporters following the open meeting of Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board on Thursday afternoon.Police, he adds, may be spending more time at SAH “than ma
  
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• Suspect arrested in Alabama mall shooting; protests continue - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-11-2018 22:50 via sooeveningnews.com
  Suspect arrested in Alabama mall shooting; protests continue  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsErron Martez Dequan Brown, 20, of Bessemer was captured in Georgia at a relative's home south of Atlanta, authorities said. He was jailed awaiting a hearing to ...
  
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• SEGUIN, Wade

  29-11-2018 22:46
  ~ It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that the family announces the unexpected passing of Wade on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the age of 57. ~ Best friend and soul mate of Carrie for 40 years. He will never be forgotten by his loving daughters Jessica and Chelsea (Kevin Hilderley) he was […]
  
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• WILSON, Donna

  29-11-2018 22:38
  Peacefully at ARCH on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Mike for 56 years. Cherished mother of Scott Wilson. Predeceased by her parents Jinkens (Jinks) and Margaret Ansley (nee Ewan). Sister of the late Bill (late Barbara), late Robert (late Beth), Gary (Gail), late Bruce (late Diane) and Brent […]
  
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• Tenaris trims AlgomaTubes production

  29-11-2018 22:37 via saultstar.com
  Tenaris said Thursday it is reducing production levels at its seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Sault Ste. Marie by 25 per cent as a result of what it calls “market challenges.”This, the company says, will yield a temporary layoff of some 90 union employees as of Dec. 15. Tenaris spoke with employees and union executives Thursday.
  “These are difficult decisions that have resulted from high volumes of energy tubular imports, trade actions against Canada that remain unresol
  
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• Alberta plans to buy 7,000 rail cars to ease ‘crisis’ in oil price differentials

  29-11-2018 22:36
  TORONTO — Alberta needs to buy as many as 7,000 rail cars if it wants to meet its goal of shipping an additional 120,000 barrels of oil a day, says Premier Rachel Notley. In a speech to the Toronto Board of Trade Thursday, Notley said her province is prepared to buy roughly 80 locomotives, with each train pulling […]
  
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• Tenaris Reduces Production at its AlgomaTubes Facility

  29-11-2018 22:12
  Tenaris announced on November 29, 2018 it is reducing production levels at its seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario by 25 per cent as a result of market challenges. Accordingly, Tenaris anticipates the temporary layoff of approximately 90 union employees as of December 15, 2018. Tenaris communicated with employees and union executives […]
  
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• 90 temporary layoffs in Sault Ste. Marie - CTVNews.ca

  29-11-2018 22:07 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  It is tough news to hear anytime, but especially so with the Christmas season approaching. There are more layoffs coming at the Tenaris operation in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Tubes. The company produces seamless steel pipes.and more »
  
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• Sault native Diotte sues student paper

  29-11-2018 21:42 via saultstar.com
  Edmonton MP sues The Gateway student newspaper for defamationEdit PostView PostBy Jonny WakefieldEdmonton-Griesbach Conservative MP Kerry Diotte is suing the University of Alberta student newspaper over a pair of articles that he claims have defamed him.
  On Nov. 19, Diotte filed a statement of claim against The Gateway Student Journalism Society, which publishes the U of A’s student newspaper.
  The Sault Ste. Marie native takes issue with a pair of articles published on the newspaper’
  
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• Paramedics Helping the Hungry saultonline.com/2018/11/parame… via @saultonline

  29-11-2018 21:24 via twitter.com
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• Riopel named APH Public Health Champion

  29-11-2018 21:09 via saultstar.com
  Algoma Public Health’s 2018 Public Health Champion is André Riopel.
  The Sault Ste. Marie physiotherapist and fitness advocate was named at Algoma Public Health’s 50th anniversary event Wednesday. The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made an “outstanding” contribution to population health in Algoma district. Their “passion is rooted” in helping their community live a healthier life, regardless of age, income and socioecon
  
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• Stores Attendant - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/IZIuOa2TfB

  29-11-2018 21:02 via twitter.com
  
  Stores Attendant - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/IZIuOa2TfB
  
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• Volunteers Make the Magic Happen this Christmas Season

  29-11-2018 19:44
  The Sears building in the Station Mall has been reoccupied… for the time being, at least. Over 50 volunteers are giving their time and energy this season so families in need can have a Merry Christmas. Christmas Cheer is a six-week campaign that collects new and gently used toys and non-perishable items and distributes them […]
  
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• Young cast unwraps talent in Alice in Cuckoo Land

  29-11-2018 19:26 via saultstar.com
  Queen of Hearts saw her share of socks filled with coal growing up.So many rotten memories of Christmas torment the ruler of Cuckoo Land that she puts the kibosh on Dec. 25.In fact, Queen of Hearts stops time in late December so Christmas can’t be celebrated.“She hates Christmas,” said Randi Houston-Jones, director of Sault Theatre Workshop’s Alice in Cuckoo Land. “She was kind of ignored a lot when she was young.”That’s when happens when other important
  
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• Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 10am - 4pm at Food Basics (Trunk Rd.) and No Frills. #HelpingTheHungry https://t.co/bl50b9O18X

  29-11-2018 19:16 via twitter.com
  
  Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 10am - 4pm at Food Basics (Trunk Rd.) and No Frills. #HelpingTheHungry https://t.co/bl50b9O18X
  
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• Create your own Holiday Video Postcard with ONNtv!

  29-11-2018 19:00
  ONNtv, in partnership with both Superior Media and The Station Mall are proud to announce the Holiday Video Postcard booth. Every Friday and Saturday starting this Saturday December 1st, come down and see the ONNtv team in front of GNC and record your 30 second holiday post card. This isn’t a generic greeting card that […]
  
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• Paramedics Helping the Hungry

  29-11-2018 18:03
  On Saturday, December 1st, 2018, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Paramedics will be volunteering their time to conduct their annual food drive. The ‘Helping the Hungry’ food drive will take place from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m at Joe’s No Frills on Korah Road as well as at Food Basics on Trunk Road. All non-perishable food […]
  
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• LAMMING, Elizabeth (Betty)

  29-11-2018 17:53
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late Reg. Caring mother of the late Norman (Sharon) and late Maureen. Proud grandma of Mark, Dave (Justine), Matt (Emily) and Jeff.  Great grandmother of Ella.  Beloved daughter of the late Harold and late Grace Case. […]
  
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• Father LaBute taught at St. Mary's College

  29-11-2018 17:53 via saultstar.com
  A Basilian father who taught at St. Mary’s College on three different occasions has died.Rev. Marvin LaBute died of complications from kidney disease at Anglin House, a retirement centre for the religious community, in Toronto. He was 81. His date of death was not released.LaBute taught French at St. Mary’s from 1960 to 1963, 1975 to 1981 and 1986 to 1988.The native of Tecumseh, Ont., was a Basilian for 62 years. He was ordained to the Catholic teaching and evangelizing order in 1966
  
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• Hate crimes targeting blacks, Jews, Muslims on rise, StatCan says

  29-11-2018 17:41
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says police-reported hate crime increased sharply last year, with incidents targeting blacks, Jews and Muslims accounting for most of the national increases. Hate crimes targeting black people accounted for 16 per cent of all hate crimes in Canada in 2017. They stayed the most common type of race- or ethnicity-related hate crime. Incidents involving Muslims […]
  
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• Lots of baloney in Singh’s claim bill ending postal strikes is most draconian

  29-11-2018 17:29
  OTTAWA — “What we would expect is the prime minister to do everything in his power to ensure that there’s a free and fair negotiation. But instead what he’s doing is bringing in the worst, most draconian legislation today, completely undemocratic, and what he’s doing is trampling on the rights of working people.” NDP Leader Jagmeet […]
  
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• Energy stocks help Toronto market edge higher while U.S. stocks sink

  29-11-2018 17:21
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher, helped by a rise in the energy sector amid higher oil prices, while U.S. stock markets sank into the red. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.59 of a point at 15,171.84. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 142.27 points at 25,224.16. The […]
  
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• Trio charged in drug seizure

  29-11-2018 17:12 via saultstar.com
  Three people face drug trafficking charges after police searched a transport in White River as part of an investigation.Cocaine, methamphetamines, hash oil and unmarked cigarettes were allegedly found.Quantities of the narcotics and cigarettes, and their street value, were not released by Ontario Provincial Police. The transport “was not full of drugs,” Const. Trevor Tremblay told The Sault Star.The White River detachment was assisted by OPP’s community street crime unit.Stepha
  
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• Irregular migrants will cost Canada $340 million and rising, says PBO

  29-11-2018 16:32
  OTTAWA — Canada’s budget watchdog says asylum-seekers who entered Canada irregularly last year will cost federal organizations a total of $340 million. Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux says the average cost for migrants who entered the country between April 2017 and March 2018 is just over $14,000, but this amount can vary based on how long they have to wait for […]
  
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• Making noise for Stuff a Bus

  29-11-2018 16:31 via saultstar.com
  Co-spirit convener Maria Jones leads a cheer during Stuff a Bus at St. Mary’s College on Thursday morning.  The Catholic high school was the last of four high school stops in Sault Ste. Marie for Stuff a Bus to collect toys for Christmas Cheer. “We’ve had an awesome campaign this year, as we always do,” said Scott Chorney, teacher mentor of the graduation committee. The group organizes Stuff a Bus at St. Mary’s College. “The kids really reach out to commu
  
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• A Blue Christmas - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-11-2018 16:14 via sooeveningnews.com
  A Blue Christmas  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsChippewa County Undersheriff Greg Postma and Sheriff Mike Bitnar decorate a Christmas tree inside the Avery Square on Ashmun Street Wednesday morning.
  
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• CMHC earned $387 million profit in Q3 amid cooling conditions in housing market

  29-11-2018 16:01
  OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. saw its third-quarter profit drop compared with a year ago as the housing market showed signs of cooling off. The country’s largest mortgage insurer says it earned $387 million for the three months ending on Sept. 30, down from $467 million in the same period a year earlier. […]
  
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• Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-11-2018 15:45 via sooeveningnews.com
  Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe charge was brought by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russian interference in the presidential election, and was the result of his ...
  
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• Are you interested in serving on a board or committee? There are many great options to choose from. Have a look and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-11-2018 15:33 via twitter.com
  Are you interested in serving on a board or committee? There are many great options to choose from. Have a look and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Light the Lamp! - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-11-2018 15:06 via sooeveningnews.com
  Light the Lamp! - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLakers, United Way team up to highlight organization's work.
  
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• Netflix Canada plans biggest price increase yet as competition intensifies

  29-11-2018 15:00
  TORONTO — Another price hike is on the way for Netflix Canada subscribers as competition heats up among the biggest streaming video services. The company behind “Narcos” and “Orange Is the New Black” is introducing its biggest price increase yet for both new subscribers and current members. Netflix’s standard plan will now cost $3 more — or $13.99 a month — to watch content on […]
  
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• Today our officers are joining over 1000 students from @stmaryscollegeknights and @mcneicejeff KiSS 100.5 Sault Ste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-11-2018 14:56 via twitter.com
  Today our officers are joining over 1000 students from @stmaryscollegeknights and @mcneicejeff KiSS 100.5 Sault Ste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Today our officers are joining over 1000 students from stmaryscollegeknights and mcneicejeff @kiss1005ssm1 for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-11-2018 14:55 via twitter.com
  Today our officers are joining over 1000 students from stmaryscollegeknights and mcneicejeff @kiss1005ssm1 for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Students in Transition seeking donations - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-11-2018 14:22 via sooeveningnews.com
  Students in Transition seeking donations  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith the holidays in sight, the Sault Area Public Schools Students in Transition Program is seeking donations to help students in transition over the Christmas ...
  
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• Rookie legislator leaves Tory caucus over decisions affecting francophones

  29-11-2018 13:53
  TORONTO — A Progressive Conservative legislator who publicly denounced Ontario’s decision to eliminate the independent office of the French-language services commissioner and a planned French-language university has left the Tory caucus. In a letter to the Speaker of the legislature, Amanda Simard says her decision is effective immediately, and she will remain in parliament as […]
  
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• CIBC reports $1.27B fourth-quarter profit, up from $1.16B a year ago

  29-11-2018 13:38
  TORONTO — CIBC reported a higher fourth-quarter profit compared with a year ago, but fell shy of market expectations. The Toronto-based bank said Thursday the profit amounted to $1.27 billion or $2.80 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31, up from $1.16 billion or $2.59 per diluted share a year ago. On an adjusted […]
  
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• TD Bank reports $2.96B fourth-quarter profit up from $2.71B year ago

  29-11-2018 12:53
  TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it earned $2.96 billion in its fourth quarter, up from $2.71 billion in the same quarter a year ago. The bank says the profit amounted to $1.58 per diluted share for the three months ended Oct. 31, up from $1.42 per diluted share a year ago. Revenue totalled $10.12 […]
  
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• Rock your Ribbon for World AIDS Day

  29-11-2018 12:31
  HIV Awareness Week (November 21- December 1st) is here and the HIV/AIDS Resource Program (HARP) at Group Health Centre are focusing on U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). If you are HIV Positive and take proper, effective treatment consistently to suppress your virus to undetectable levels (you have an undetectable viral load), you have a negligible risk […]
  
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• Home Depot Campaign Benefits Pauline’s Place

  29-11-2018 12:27
  The Home Depot Canada’s Sault Ste. Marie store is fundraising for Pauline’s Place this holiday season. Until Dec.16, customers can donate $2 at the store’s checkout in exchange for an orange paper door. All donations will help Pauline’s Place to provide emergency housing and meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable citizens at a […]
  
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• Royal Bank of Canada rolls out robo-adviser platform across Canada

  29-11-2018 10:58
  TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has rolled out its robo-adviser platform across the country as demand grows for lower-cost, digital investing options. The bank launched InvestEase last November on a pilot basis in three provinces, but it has now officially opened up the service to new and existing customers across Canada. The national rollout comes as […]
  
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• Global Affairs says another Canadian diplomat in Cuba has fallen ill

  29-11-2018 04:04
  OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says another Canadian diplomat in Cuba has fallen ill, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 13. That includes diplomats posted to the Canadian embassy in Havana, as well as their dependants, who have come down with a mysterious illness that causes dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating. Global Affairs says the […]
  
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• Medical journal calls on Canada to ramp up climate action, curb air pollution

  29-11-2018 00:47
  OTTAWA — A new report from one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals says Canada’s failure to cut greenhouse-gas emissions isn’t just killing the planet, it’s killing Canadians. The report on the health impacts of climate change, published Wednesday in The Lancet, concludes that successfully tackling climate change would be the single biggest thing governments can […]
  
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