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• Book Notes: ‘Witch Elm’ is a classic whodunit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 22:52
  Book Notes: ‘Witch Elm’ is a classic whodunit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Witch Elm” By Tana French. Viking, 2018. 509 pages. $28.Good friends, young and hale and full of possibilities, frequently gather at Toby's family ...
  
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• Beaton, Alison

  31-12-2018 22:15
  Passed away at the age of 72 on December 30th, 2018 at the F.J. Davey Home. She is survived by her loving daughter Natalie Babij, son-in-law Mark and grandchildren Samuel and Helena. Alison’s siblings Ruth Crispell, Diane MacIver, Frank Darou and Leslie McPeake provided her comfort and care in her last days. She was a […]
  
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• Bill Tinsley: Invest in your world - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 21:50
  Bill Tinsley: Invest in your world  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEveryone, it seems, is thinking about investments, especially since the stock market started December with its worst performance since the Great Depression.
  
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• ROSS, Shirley

  31-12-2018 21:28
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the age of 91. She is now reunited with her beloved husband George. Loving mother of Rosemarie Scott (Curt), Maurie Twerdoclib (Terry), Brian Ross (Heidi), Lisa Rietveld (Tim) and late step-son Geordie […]
  
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• Timetable of Trumps pullout from Syria being questioned - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 21:06
  Timetable of Trumps pullout from Syria being questioned  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTrump abruptly announced in mid-December that he was withdrawing 2000 U.S. troops from Syria. The decision was roundly criticized by his national security ...
  
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• ERVIN, Alvin Lawrence (Abe)

  31-12-2018 20:59
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday December 29, 2018 with family at his side at the age of 70. Loving husband of Lynda. Caring father of David Ervin, Bernadette “Buffy” Matheson and Jason Matheson. Proud grandpa of the late Adrianna, Taylor, Vanessa, Emily, Matthew, Mackenzie, Mayla and Colton.  Dear brother of the late […]
  
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• Watson, My Dear Boy

  31-12-2018 20:54
  Kalvyn is his name and hockey is his game. Young Sir Watson made his Ontario Hockey League debut on Saturday night and didn’t disappoint. The 5’9, 161lb forward committed to the Soo after playing for the Lindsay Muskies in the Ontario Junior Hockey League so far this year. Scouts describe him as a quick skating […]
  
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• LUXTON, Bob

  31-12-2018 20:22
  Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday December 28th, 2018 at the age of 82. Born October 24th, 1936 to Ambrose and Leticia. He leaves behind his children Debra Quick (Dave) and Dianne Childs (Gord), late Dave, late Donna (Mike) and the late Robert. Grandfather of Natasha Quick (Steve), Dan, Josh, Tim […]
  
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• Toronto homicide squad being revamped under new leader after tough year

  31-12-2018 20:14
  Toronto’s homicide squad has had a difficult year — the team has had to investigate a record-breaking number of killings in Canada’s most populous city, grapple with a rise in deadly gang violence, address criticism about a perceived lack of action in some cases and deal with several high-profile slayings that have strained resources. Heading into 2019, however, […]
  
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• Buffalo Wild Wings to host fundraiser for Messengers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 20:14
  Buffalo Wild Wings to host fundraiser for Messengers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBuffalo Wild Wings will be donating 10 percent of food sales on Wednesday to a Drummond Island family, and the public is encouraged to participate in this ...
  
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• Spacey: Court appearance would amplify negative publicity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 19:40
  Spacey: Court appearance would amplify negative publicity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSpacey says in documents received by the Nantucket District Court on Monday that he's pleading not guilty and believes he should be excused from appearing ...
  
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• Spacey: Court appearance would 'amplify' negative publicity - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 19:40
  Spacey: Court appearance would 'amplify' negative publicity - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSpacey says in documents received by the Nantucket District Court on Monday that he's pleading not guilty and believes he should be excused from appearing ...
  
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• Judge denies Kevin Spaceys request to skip court appearance - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 19:40
  Judge denies Kevin Spaceys request to skip court appearance  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe 59-year-old Oscar-winning actor had argued he should be excused from attending his Jan. 7 arraignment at the Nantucket District Court because his ...
  
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• Survey of manufacturing executives shows lower economic optimism for 2019

  31-12-2018 19:16
  TORONTO — A new survey shows business optimism for the year ahead among Canadian manufacturing executives is lower than it was a year ago as trade issues weigh. The survey, by RK Insights, showed 30 per cent of the 501 respondents were optimistic about business prospects for 2019, down from 44 per cent a year earlier. “Canadian […]
  
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• Butland 'ideal candidate' for Medal of Merit Award

  31-12-2018 18:13 via saultstar.com
  Veteran politician and educator Steve Butland is the 2018 recipient of the Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit.Butland served the municipality as MP, mayor and Ward 1 councillor.He was also a teacher and vice-principal with Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board.In a release, the city lauds Butland’s environmental efforts, including pushing for the introduction of blue and yellow boxes to collect glass, plastics and newsprint and advocating for reusable grocery bags.Butland also encoura
  
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• ‘Mom is gone’: Jann Arden says her mother, who struggled with Alzheimer’s disease, has died

  31-12-2018 18:04
  TORONTO — Jann Arden says her mother, a longtime sufferer of Alzheimer’s disease, has died. The Calgary-born singer-songwriter took to social media early Sunday to confirm Joan Richards’ passing in a short post. “Mom is gone,” she wrote on Instagram in a message accompanied by a photo of her mother. Her fans and supporters responded with an outpouring […]
  
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• Children enjoy a holiday look at some very special equipment (12 photos) sootoday.com/local-news/chi… via @SooToday

  31-12-2018 17:38 via twitter.com
  Children enjoy a holiday look at some very special equipment (12 photos) sootoday.com/local-news/chi… via @SooToday
  
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• Congratulations to Steve Butland, recipient of the 2018 Medal of Merit https://t.co/bGLai6UULC

  31-12-2018 17:29 via twitter.com
  
  Congratulations to Steve Butland, recipient of the 2018 Medal of Merit https://t.co/bGLai6UULC
  
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• Liberals look to infrastructure bank to finance rural, remote broadband internet

  31-12-2018 17:28
  OTTAWA — The federal infrastructure minister says he is looking to connect private backers with some of the country’s rural and northern communities to pay for badly needed broadband internet connections. Provincial governments have leaned heavily on the Liberals to use whatever influence they have with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to get it to fund broadband internet projects, particularly […]
  
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• Toronto stocks up on final day of a difficult year for the market

  31-12-2018 17:25
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher on the final day of trading of what has been a difficult year for stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 7.53 points at 14,229.53. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 114.15 points at 23,176.55. The S&P 500 index was up 2.89 points […]
  
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• Butland Awarded Medal of Merit

  31-12-2018 17:22
  The Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit Selection Committee is pleased to announce Steve Butland as the recipient of the 2018 Medal of Merit in recognition of his public service to the community. Butland is a long-time educator, a consummate environmentalist and a devout social democrat with many contributions to the community he serves. Butland’s […]
  
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• Trump insists an all concrete Wall was never abandoned - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 16:55
  Trump insists an all concrete Wall was never abandoned  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe House is preparing to vote as soon as the new Congress convenes Thursday, as one of the first acts after Democrats take control, according to an aide who ...
  
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• Male Charged after Disturbance at Police Station

  31-12-2018 16:38
  On December 29, 2018 at approximately 9:00 p.m., East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a male in the lobby of the police detachment in the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. The complainant found a confused and intoxicated male wandering around outside in the cold. He was dropped off at the police detachment. Police […]
  
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• TUCKER, Randy

  31-12-2018 16:04
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 68. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Millie Tucker. Dear brother of Joanne (Doyle), Judy (late Joe) and Bill (Paula). Long-time friend to Dan (Darlene) and Annette. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Following Randy’s wishes there […]
  
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• JOLIN, William Andrew “Bill”

  31-12-2018 16:00
  It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Jolin announces his passing after his struggles of health issues. Surrounded by a circle of love from his family, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age 68 years. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Rena Jolin. Bill will be remembered by his […]
  
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• Violet Ann King Anderson

  31-12-2018 15:56
  Passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years on Christmas day 2018 with her daughter Judy at her bedside and family nearby. A beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Violet was predeceased by husband John,  daughter Joan, son Gary, grandson Michael, parents, Peter & Lillian King, brothers Russel & Ray King and sister Doris […]
  
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• In the books, eschew and more banned by LSSU

  31-12-2018 13:09 via saultstar.com
  Collusion, crusty and ghosting are getting the heave-ho from Lake Superior State University.LSSU’s 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Overuse and General Uselessness punts more than 15 words and phrases from the common lexicon.On the verboten list this year:Wheelhouse, as in area of expertise – Chris, Battle Creek, Mich., “It’s not in my wheelhouse to explain why dreadful words should be banished!”; Currie, Ottawa, Ontario
  
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• Don’t even say it! - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 13:05
  Don’t even say it!  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University have released LSSU's 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use ...
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries. A high of - SooToday.com

  31-12-2018 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries. A high of  SooToday.comMainly cloudy with a chance of flurries. A high of -1 with a windchill of -7 is expected.
  
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• Collusion Makes Annual List of Banished Words

  31-12-2018 11:42
  The wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University have released LSSU’s 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness. “We grapple, litigate, and then yeet irritating words and phrases gathered from the nominations and votes received during 2018,” said an LSSU-OTUS thought leader from the word-banishment wheelhouse. “It’s […]
  
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• SaultOnline’s Most Covered Stories of 2018: Provincial & Municipal Elections

  31-12-2018 11:32
  2018 has been a long and, definitely interesting, year. To wrap it up, here are some of the bigger stories we covered throughout the year. Elections 2018 was the year of both Provincial and Municipal Election seasons. Scroll down to see SaultOnline’s coverage of both tight races. Provincial Election Sparks Fly at ONNtv’s All-Candidate Debate […]
  
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• Mini-grants fund EUP placemaking projects - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 09:00
  Mini-grants fund EUP placemaking projects  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEight projects will be partially funded under the latest round of Community Development Mini-Grants, according to Rebecca Bolen of the Eastern Upper ...
  
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• Mini-grants fund EUP placemaking projects - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 09:00
  Mini-grants fund EUP placemaking projects - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEight projects will be partially funded under the latest round of Community Development Mini-Grants, according to Rebecca Bolen of the Eastern Upper ...
  
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• Mackinaw City prepares for Winterfest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 09:00
  Mackinaw City prepares for Winterfest  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCelebrate winter in Mackinaw City during this year's 26th annual Winterfest hosted by the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the Mackinaw City ...
  
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• Mackinac board OKs commanding officers contract - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-12-2018 09:00
  Mackinac board OKs commanding officers contract - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Mackinac County Board of Commissioners has approved a new contract which covers a pair of sheriff's department employees. Chairwoman Diane Patrick ...
  
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