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• Brimley boys cage Cougars, improve to 6-0 - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 23:46
  Brimley boys cage Cougars, improve to 6-0 - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBRIMLEY — The Brimley Bays remained unbeaten with a 69-57 win over Superior Central Saturday. The Bays weren't at full strength due to some minor injuries ...
  
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• Air passenger rights: Six things about what the Liberals are offering in draft rules

  17-12-2018 23:46
  OTTAWA — The Liberals will publish the draft text of their long-promised air passenger bill of rights by Saturday, launching a 60-day public consultation for any final changes. Here are six things to know about the regulations. 1) For larger airlines, compensation for delays and cancellations is based on how many hours late you arrive at your […]
  
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• $250 Buys $350,000 Tour Bus

  17-12-2018 23:46
  Danny Stag of Kingdom Come confirmed the above transaction is true; I spoke with Danny Saturday afternoon via a prearranged interview. To be honest, originally I had an interview set up with legendary drummer James Kottak (Scorpions, Kingdom Come) but it had to be postponed……… After I opened my mouth and posted it on my Facebook […]
  
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• New Impaired Driving laws begin Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Stiffer Penalties included.

  17-12-2018 23:35
  (ORILLIA, ON) – With Part 2 of Bill C-46 coming into effect tomorrow (December 18, 2018), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will begin to exercise new authority for investigating impaired drivers on Ontario roads. Police officers will now be able to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver to determine whether a […]
  
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• Comey says House Republicans are shameful after interview - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 23:27
  Comey says House Republicans are shameful after interview  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey had harsh words for House Republicans on Monday, saying their silence in response to President Donald ...
  
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• CRANSTON, Pauline (nee Jensen)

  17-12-2018 23:18
  ~ Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with her family by her side, on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the age of 78.  Beloved wife of Bill Cranston.  Loving mother of Lyle (Madeline), late Bruce, Brenda Aube (Roger), Heather Moran (Dan), Lockey (Tania).  Proud grandmother of Mark (Jessica), Leanne (Roch), Robbie (Chelsee), Shawn, […]
  
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• Bays down Cougars, Bulldogs - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 22:46
  Bays down Cougars, Bulldogs - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBRIMLEY — The Brimley Bays girls' basketball team collected back-to-back wins over the weekend. Kendra Carrick scored 22 points to lead the Bays past the ...
  
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• Steelworkers chip in

  17-12-2018 22:42 via saultstar.com
  This year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, USW Locals 2251, 2724, 9548 and 8748, made various donations to several local charities on behalf of members.
  The Steelworkers Humanity Fund donated $3,400 to the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre and $850 to St. Vincent Place. This year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing over $188,800 to 112 food banks across Canada.
  The soup kitchen also received cheques from USW Locals 2251, 2724, 9548 and 8748, for an additional $
  
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• GRENIER, Emile

  17-12-2018 22:39
  ~ Peacefully at his home with family by his side on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the age of 88.  Beloved husband and best friend of Annette for 69 years.  Loving father of Ronald (Linda), Allan (Sharon), Danny (Maureen), David (Sylvia) and Gerald.  Much loved grandpa of 14 and great grandpa of 18.  Predeceased by […]
  
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• Birds of a feather

  17-12-2018 22:32 via saultstar.com
  I am sceptical when Mark Froud tells me the best walleye bite is late morning to mid-afternoon, but minutes after balancing my jigging rod over an eight  inch hole, my rod makes a pronounced dip. I stroll over, feel weight and set the hook. With less than five feet of water under the ice, the struggle is brief and a fat, pale green, 19.5-inch walleye is pulled into the harsh light of day.
  The walleye here don’t seem to be playing by the rules; it’s high noon, the sun is warm and
  
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• Crown says no evidence of political interference in Mark Norman case

  17-12-2018 22:25
  OTTAWA — Crown prosecutors are pushing back against suggestions of political interference in Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s criminal case, saying there is no evidence to support such allegations. The suspended military officer’s lawyers have alleged the case against their client is politically motivated and want access to documents held by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office to […]
  
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• Broken Water Main Alert – North St., Strand and Northern Ave. traffic restrictions

  17-12-2018 22:18
  Water Service Advisory At approximately 3:00PM on December 17, 2018, 10 customers in Sault Ste. Marie had their water services interrupted, as a result of a broken water main. PUC repair crews have been dispatched and have started repairs. During the repair process traffic flow may be restricted in the affected areas listed below. This […]
  
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• Free downtown parking is available at all meters, pay and display units and two-hour municipal lots in the downtown… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-12-2018 22:12 via twitter.com
  Free downtown parking is available at all meters, pay and display units and two-hour municipal lots in the downtown… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Anishinabek Nation leadership disappointed by cultural funding cuts by provincial government

  17-12-2018 22:03
  ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 17, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Region Chair and Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod is disappointed following the news that the Government of Ontario will be making funding cuts to the Ontario Arts Council and to the Indigenous Culture Fund. “The fund existed to extend beyond simply ‘the arts’— […]
  
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• “Imagine what would happen if we put people at the heart of every decision our government makes.” Mantha MPP

  17-12-2018 21:50
  I know I’m not alone in saying how happy I am that the Holiday Season is upon us. Mind you, with all of the events, activities and Christmas parades which I love to attend each year, I feel extremely fortunate that getting into the holiday spirit usually comes pretty early and easy for me. As […]
  
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• After judges ruling against Obamacare, what happens now? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 21:32
  After judges ruling against Obamacare, what happens now?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSome questions and answers about the federal court judge's ruling:
  
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• Freeland says corners could not be cut with U.S. arrest request of Huawei exec

  17-12-2018 21:23
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says cutting corners to avoid arresting a Chinese executive at the request of the Americans simply was not an option to avoid a difficult political situation. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Freeland says that would have eroded Canada’s commitment to the rule of law at a time […]
  
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• REDMOND, William David

  17-12-2018 21:00
  ~ Passed away after a brief illness at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the age of 72. Predeceased by his parents Stella and Bertram Redmond.  Bill will be fondly remembered as a kind and funny man by his family and friends. Memory of Me I’d like the memory of me […]
  
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• Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch Bambi - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 20:59
  Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch Bambi  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDavid Berry Jr. was ordered to watch the Disney classic at least once a month during his year-long jail sentence in what conservation agents have called one of ...
  
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• KERR-TAYLOR, Trevor

  17-12-2018 20:23
  It is with broken hearts and sadness we announce the passing of Trevor Kerr-Taylor, age 71, at the Blind River Hospital on December 16, 2018 with his beloved wife Annette of 50 years by his side. Trevor will be sadly missed by his 3 loving children Trevor Jr (Nancy), Dustin (Monique) and Tanya Hearsey (Todd) […]
  
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• Senate report: Russia social media influence efforts ongoing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 19:54
  Senate report: Russia social media influence efforts ongoing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe report was compiled by the cybersecurity firm New Knowledge with data provided by the Senate committee from major tech companies Facebook, Twitter ...
  
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• GIULIANI, Laura Virginia

  17-12-2018 19:21
  Passed away suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the age of 82. She leaves us to rejoin her dedicated and caring husband Gigi Giuliani. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Daughter of the late Patrizio and Maria Nardini. Loved mother of Lisa Fulin (Brian) and Mark Giuliani (Haymee). Proud […]
  
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• MURTHA, Lena (née Farrelly)

  17-12-2018 18:50
  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 13th at St. Joseph’s at Fleming in Peterborough. Lena who died in her 94th year was born on June 20, 1925 in Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland. After completion of her nursing and midwifery certification in England, Lena set off to see the world […]
  
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• Energy assessment law needed to avoid another Trans Mountain impasse, PM says

  17-12-2018 18:48
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is overhauling how Canada assesses big energy projects in a bid to ensure new projects can get built without the government having to buy them to make that happen. The Liberal’s Impact Assessment Act passed second reading in the Senate last week but is widely expected to be […]
  
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• Saudi Arabia rejects US Senates interference in kingdom - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 18:46
  Saudi Arabia rejects US Senates interference in kingdom  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt's the latest sign of how the relationship between the royal court and Congress has deteriorated, more than two months after Khashoggi was killed and ...
  
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• Brombacher Returns to Sault for Concert

  17-12-2018 18:33
  Sault-born musician Eric Brombacher is coming home this holiday season. His band, Eric & The Soo, plays on Saturday, December 22 at Room 21, an intimate venue on top of Low & Slow restaurant at 480 Albert Street West. The concert starts at 10 p.m. Admission is free. The name Eric & The Soo pays […]
  
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• Canada’s robust credit rating should calm unease about federal deficits: Trudeau

  17-12-2018 18:01
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommends any Canadians worried about his government’s deficits to look at the country’s strong standing with international credit-rating agencies for reassurance. Speaking to The Canadian Press in a wide-ranging interview, Trudeau says Canada’s triple-A rating with agencies like Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s should provide comfort to taxpayers who fear his […]
  
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• Women more likely than men to experience workplace harassment: StatsCan study

  17-12-2018 17:53
  OTTAWA — A new study suggests women are more likely than men to experience workplace harassment, and that it’s more common in health-related fields. The Statistics Canada report, “Harassment in Canadian workplaces,” is based on 2016 data from the General Social Survey on Canadians at Work and Home. The survey asked about 9,000 people between […]
  
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• CRTC: wireless carriers agree to offer range of lower-priced data-only plans

  17-12-2018 17:51
  OTTAWA — Canada’s telecommunications regulator says the country’s three national wireless carriers have agreed to offer a “broad range” of lower-cost, data-only plans within 90 days. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has been negotiating with the companies since receiving criticism about the price of their initial proposals for data-only plans. The regulator had ordered […]
  
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• Irregular migrant claims last month dropped to lowest levels since June 2017

  17-12-2018 17:41
  OTTAWA — The number of irregular asylum seekers who crossed into Canada dropped in November to the lowest levels in over a year. Newly published federal data shows 1,019 irregular migrants were apprehended by the RCMP crossing into Canada between official border crossings last month. That was 375 fewer irregular migrants than the previous month and continued a […]
  
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• Those who resisted legal pot now ‘caught flat footed’ on supply, says Trudeau

  17-12-2018 17:32
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is blaming pockets of resistance to the legalization of marijuana for a cannabis supply shortage that has slowed the dissemination of legal weed in parts of Canada. The shortages have been most pronounced in Ontario, forcing that province to limit the number of licenced pot dispensaries that will be […]
  
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• Ontario lawmakers set to debate bill to prevent strike at power utility

  17-12-2018 17:22
  TORONTO — Ontario’s Opposition says the government is trampling on workers’ rights by immediately resorting to back-to-work legislation to prevent a strike at one of the province’s major power utilities. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the province had other options available, such as arbitration, but instead chose to recall the legislature for an emergency session […]
  
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• Agency proposes air passenger payments for delays, cancellations, damaged bags

  17-12-2018 17:06
  OTTAWA — Air passengers who are bumped from overbooked flights or who are forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 under proposed regulations for the government’s promised passenger bill of rights. The proposed compensation will use a sliding scale with larger airlines and longer delays requiring bigger compensation payments. The Canadian Transportation Agency […]
  
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• Top stories of 2018: Brett Kavanaughs confirmation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 16:27
  Top stories of 2018: Brett Kavanaughs confirmation  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn the summer of 2018, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he was retiring from the court. Kennedy was long held as the “swing vote” on the ...
  
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• Top stories of 2018: Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 16:27
  Top stories of 2018: Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn the summer of 2018, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he was retiring from the court. Kennedy was long held as the “swing vote” on the ...
  
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• Test Drive: All-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 16:27
  Test Drive: All-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry Price: $18545Price as Tested: $25815This week, were driving the all-new seventh generation 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, delivered in SEL trim and powered ...
  
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• Test Drive: All-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 16:27
  Test Drive: All-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry Price: $18545Price as Tested: $25815This week, were driving the all-new seventh generation 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, delivered in SEL trim and powered ...
  
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• Find out how you can support inspiring athletes like Vince by visiting SSM2019Games.com #StarsMeet #SOO2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-12-2018 14:28 via twitter.com
  Find out how you can support inspiring athletes like Vince by visiting SSM2019Games.com #StarsMeet #SOO2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Robotics Teams Advance to Provincial Championships

  17-12-2018 13:41
  This past weekend, students from Lone Wolf Robotics (114T), Lockerby Robotics (12319V) and Team RA9 (6910R) from Superior Heights C&VS secured invitations to the Ontario VRC Provincial Championship after a grueling day of robotics competition at Sault College. Students competed with and against 13 teams from Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury and Wawa. The action-packed day […]
  
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• MAEAP announces updates and opportunities - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-12-2018 13:19
  MAEAP announces updates and opportunities  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) works with local farmers to implement practices to achieve environmental certification.
  
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• Buck-a-Tire Exceeds Goal

  17-12-2018 11:52
  The Buck-a-Tire campaign returned this year to help an amazing family and a special little fighter. This year, OK Tire Sault Ste. Marie received an overwhelming response to their community out reach for this years Buck-A-Tire recipient – Kayge Fowler. Kayge has been diagnosed with DIPG, a rare form of childhood brain cancer. “We were […]
  
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• Corrections adviser recommends overhaul to address violence in Ontario jails

  17-12-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s independent corrections adviser is making numerous recommendations to address what he says is an increase in reports of inmate-on-staff violence in the province’s jails. Howard Sapers’ recommendations to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services include overhauling data management, improving work culture in jails and enhancing training for correctional employees. A report from Sape
  
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• CFIA announces recall of some types of cauliflower, lettuce due to E. coli fears

  17-12-2018 01:29
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of certain types of cauliflower and lettuce due to possible E. coli contamination. In a post on its website, the agency says the products were produced by California-based Adam Bros. Farming Inc., and distributed in at least six provinces: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova […]
  
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