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• Pot available in vehicles: OPP

  04-01-2019 22:18 via saultstar.com
  Two people are accused of having marijuana in their vehicles.Traffic stops were made in the White River area on Dec. 29 and New Year’s Day, Ontario Provincial Police say.While pot can be possessed and consumed, it is not legal to have marijuana in a vehicle or boat unless it is in its original, unopened packaging and is packed and not readily available to anyone.Jacoby Rumancik, 21, of Quesnel, B.C., was charged with drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.Colin Ramsay, 27, o
  
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• NORTH, Rilla Fern (nee Evoy)

  04-01-2019 22:00
  Peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at ARCH at the age of 95. Loving mother of George (MerriLee), Bonnie Grisdale (Peter), Steven (Bela) and Nelda Kent (Stephen). Awesome gramma of George (Vanessa), Carlee Nolan (Al), Jeff (Kelsey), Sandra Thompson (Mark), Becky Grisdale (Randy), Billi Grisdale-Briski (Chris), Richard, Brian (Tammy), […]
  
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• In Memoriam: BARBAN, Egidio Jan 5, 2003

  04-01-2019 21:56
  Am I a mountain or a grain of sand? We are all plantings seeds: of attitude, character and of behaviour. Let us remember Egidio, a humble and great man who sowed great seeds in his garden of Life. Love daughters Christine and Mary Ann and Family. His wife, Ines has now joined him in his […]
  
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• Democrats, Trump set weekend shutdown talks — among aides - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 21:48
  Democrats, Trump set weekend shutdown talks — among aides  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPresident Donald Trump met with the congressional leaders for the second time in three days amid an impasse over Trump's funding demands for his proposed ...
  
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• Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they say he is resisting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 21:48
  Democrats, Trump meet on shutdown; they say he is resisting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPresident Donald Trump met with the congressional leaders for the second time in three days amid an impasse over Trump's funding demands for his proposed ...
  
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• “He’s My Guardian Angel.” – Graham Meets the Man Who Helped Save His Life

  04-01-2019 21:47
  You may remember Graham Newman, the man searching for the lady who covered him with a quilt after he had a heart attack in 2014, from a previous story on SaultOnline this week. Thanks to that story, Newman had the opportunity on Friday to meet the man who helped save his life. Sitting across from […]
  
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• Male Charged in Historical Sexual Assault Case

  04-01-2019 21:40
  On November 29, 2018, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment commenced an investigation into a historical sexual assault that occurred between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 2014. As a result of the investigation, Kim Shanahan, 60 years age from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, (formally of Blind River, Ontario), has been […]
  
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• Man accused of sexually assaulting children

  04-01-2019 21:34 via saultstar.com
  Two children were allegedly sexually assaulted at separate times in Blind River.One child was victimized in 1985, the second in 2014, Ontario Provincial Police say.They came forward separately to OPP. An investigation started late last November.
  Const. Bev Gauthier declined to release the sex of the victims or how they are connected to the accused.“We think there’s possibly more victims,”she said. “That’s who we want to come forward.”Kim Shanahan, 60, of Sault
  
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• Hot potato: Food Guide makeover creates debate as Health Canada prepares release

  04-01-2019 21:16
  OTTAWA — An overhaul of the Canada Food Guide is set to be released soon, a highly anticipated makeover that will do away with the rainbow visual many Canadians associate with the dietary guide commonly used in hospitals and daycares. One of the major changes expected in the new Food Guide is a focus on plant-based sources of proteins — a move […]
  
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• White Castle introduces sloppy joe sliders - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 21:14
  White Castle introduces sloppy joe sliders  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhite Castle is bringing on the comfort food this winter.The Columbus-based hamburger chain known for its tiny sliders is now offering sloppy joes for a limited ...
  
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• Oklahoma City police hunting for purple penguin thief - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 21:14
  Oklahoma City police hunting for purple penguin thief  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA purple penguin is missing and Oklahoma City police are searching for the man caught in the act of taking the expensive statue.Officers were notified on ...
  
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• Copper stripped from home, pair charged

  04-01-2019 21:01 via saultstar.com
  Substantial damage was done to a vacant Albert Street East home when copper pipe was stripped from the property.
  A tip alerted police to go to the residence Thursday morning. Two men were found in the home.Holes were in walls of multiple rooms, Const. Sonny Spina told The Sault Star.“A significant amount of copper pipe was removed from the walls,” he said. “(The damage) is pretty significant, unfortunately.”Ronald Masse, 53, of Wellington Street West, and Jason Pine, 29,
  
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• Greyhounds acquire Peca from Colts

  04-01-2019 20:47
  Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis announced this afternoon the acquisition of 19-year forward Jaden Peca in a deal completed with the Barrie Colts. In exchange the Greyhounds send their 6th Round Selection in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection to the Colts. “Jaden’s a talented, hard working forward that can play with an edge.  He is […]
  
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• Trump says shutdown could last months or even years - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 20:39
  Trump says shutdown could last months or even years  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTrump met in the White House Situation Room with congressional leaders from both parties as the shutdown hit the two-week mark amid the impasse over his ...
  
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• Looking Up: Long January nights offer much splendor - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 20:12
  Looking Up: Long January nights offer much splendor  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJanuary is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the great outdoors -- at night!A snowy landscape lit with the low noon time winter sun is a wonder to behold.
  
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• Ontario’s chief coroner launches review of police suicides in 2018

  04-01-2019 20:09
  TORONTO — Ontario’s chief coroner has launched a review of police suicides that took place in the province last year after noticing a spike in officers killing themselves. Eight active officers and one recently retired officer died by suicide across the province in 2018, Dr. Dirk Huyer said Friday, noting that no more than five […]
  
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• Elliott, McLean, White honoured

  04-01-2019 19:32 via saultstar.com
  Three Sault Ste. Marie and area residents were recognized as Healthy Change Champions by North East Local Health Integration Network.Dr. Sarah White and Dr. Alan McLean staff a weekly drop-in clinic at Neighbourhood Resource Centre on Gore Street.“The clinic helps to link vulnerable people to much needed medial and health supports,” a release reads.Health care launched at the centre in late 2014, months after the site’s spring opening on Gore Street that year.The “vast ma
  
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• KUTVONEN, Ritva

  04-01-2019 19:22
  At the Sault Area Hospital with her family by her side on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of 54 years to Tauno. Loving Mother of Teuvo Hannuksela (Darlee), Charles Kutvonen and Mark Kutvonen (Susan). Proud grandmother of Corinna Frolick, Osmo Hannuksela (Josie), Crystal Hannuksela (Sean), Sara Hannuksela and the […]
  
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• Driver charged, vehicle impounded

  04-01-2019 19:12 via saultstar.com
  A man faces several charges after he allegedly drove at a high rate of speed on Causley Street in Blind River on Thursday.His vehicle was impounded for 45 days.Daniel Cavaliere, 38, of Kitchener, Ont., was charged with speeding, fail to comply with recognizance and two counts driving while under suspension.
  His court date is March 7 in Blind River.
  
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• Mediation scheduled in effort to resolve dispute over new Senators arena

  04-01-2019 18:45
  OTTAWA — The three parties involved in a dispute over a plan to build a community featuring a new downtown arena for the Ottawa Senators will go to mediation to try to resolve their differences. While filing a statement of defence against Senators owner Eugene Melnyk’s lawsuit, GBA Development and Project Management president Graham Bird […]
  
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• Push carefully but do no harm to Canadians imprisoned in China: senator

  04-01-2019 18:36
  OTTAWA — The Liberal senator leading the Canadian parliamentary delegation travelling to China says his group will tread carefully in calling for the release of the two detained Canadians in that country. Sen. Joseph Day tells The Canadian Press that engaging directly with Chinese lawmakers is crucial but his group doesn’t want to do anything to harm […]
  
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• Letter calls for Canada to change how it deals with sport harassment cases

  04-01-2019 18:15
  TORONTO — A group of Canadian sport leaders have lent their voice to the growing chorus calling for an independent body to handle cases of harassment and abuse. Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy and Olympic cross-country skiing gold medallist Chandra Crawford were among the coalition of some three dozen sport organizations, researchers and athletes who sent an open letter Friday to Kirsty […]
  
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• Quinton, Beverley Dolena Marie

  04-01-2019 17:59
  June 4, 1965 – January 3, 2019 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverley on January 3, 2019 at the age of 53. Dear daughter of Larry Sr. and the late Almarie Quinton of Thessalon, Ontario. Dear sister of Larry Jr. (Catherine), Ronald (Erin) of Thessalon, Ontario […]
  
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• RIDE Program Stops Over 10,000

  04-01-2019 17:53
  The Festive RIDE campaign resulted in OPP officers removing 539 alcohol/drug-impaired drivers from roads during Festive RIDE stops between November 23, 2018 and January 2, 2019. An additional 384 drivers where issued Warn Range Suspensions for having a Blood Alcohol Concentration in the .05 and .08 range. Officers conducted a total of 10,270 RIDE stop […]
  
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• City Bus Involved in Collision

  04-01-2019 17:46
  No injuries were evident in a collision between a city bus and a passenger car that occurred on Lukenda Drive Thursday morning. Both the bus and the vehicle received minor damage. No other details are available at this time. Saultonline will update this story when details become available. Update: Saultonline has learned that one person […]
  
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• City bus, Chevy collide at hospital

  04-01-2019 17:41 via saultstar.com
  One person received minor injuries when a city bus collided with a passenger vehicle on Lukenda Drive at Sault Area Hospital on Friday shortly before 10 a.m. No one was hurt in a second collision about 20 minutes later at Upton Road and Wellington Street East.
  
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• Stock markets surge higher following news of U.S.-China trade talks

  04-01-2019 17:18
  TORONTO — North American stock markets surged higher in late-morning trading following news of trade talks between the U.S. and China set for next week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 190.79 points at 14,403.54. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 680.15 points at 23,366.37. The S&P 500 index was up 76.76 points […]
  
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• Multi-vehicle collision. Emergency Services on Scene

  04-01-2019 17:10
  Police, Fire and Paramedic services responded to a collision at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Upton road Thursday morning. One of the two vehicles involved in the collision received extensive damage. No one appeared to be injured. More information to come once available.
  
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• Barban, Ines Candida

  04-01-2019 16:39
  Peacefully on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Egidio. Beloved mother of Christine Braimoh (Gani) and Mary Ann Barban (David Hunkeler). Cherished grandma of Jessica Braimoh (Kamila Misztal), Lola Braimoh-Smith (Brandon) and Fatima Braimoh. Biz-nona to Leo, Emery and Nyella Smith. Daughter of the late Gioconda and […]
  
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• HBC stock climbs after exec purchases about 18 million of the retailer’s shares

  04-01-2019 16:30
  TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Co.’s stock is up about 12 per cent after an entity controlled by HBC executive chairman Richard Baker announced it picked up another eight per cent stake in the department store company. Baker and his Rupert of the Rhine LLC say they have acquired almost 18 million shares from a subsidiary of the […]
  
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• Colts send Peca to Sault Ste Marie - Barrie 360

  04-01-2019 16:22
  Colts send Peca to Sault Ste Marie  Barrie 360Peca joins the Greyhounds for a sixth round pick next year.
  
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• Festive RIDE hands out more suspensions

  04-01-2019 15:04 via saultstar.com
  Fewer impaired drivers turned up at Festive RIDE checks in Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township, but police are concerned about a jump in three-day suspensions handed out largely to young adults.Seven drivers received 72-hour suspensions during six Festive RIDE checks done by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. That’s “up quite a bit” from one in 2017, said head of traffic services Sgt. Ray Magnan.He’s “not very happy” at least three of the seven motorists were y
  
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• Unemployment rate sticks at 43-year low of 5.6%; weak wage growth persists

  04-01-2019 14:54
  OTTAWA — The unemployment rate stayed at its 43-year low of 5.6 per cent last month as the economy closed out 2018 with the addition of 9,300 net new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. For the second straight month, the jobless rate was at its lowest level since Statistics Canada started measuring comparable data in January 1976. Economists had expected […]
  
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• Canada Goose, Mallard, and Barred Owl make Bird Count

  04-01-2019 12:22
  The Desbarats Christmas Bird Count took place on a cold, but sunny December 29th. 17 field observers and 21 feeder watchers counted a total of 2286 individual birds of 34 species, slightly down from last year’s 2324 birds of 38 species. An additional six species were recorded during the count week, which takes place three […]
  
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• Greater Toronto home sales drop 16 per cent in 2018, fewer houses listed: TREB

  04-01-2019 11:05
  TORONTO — The number of homes sold in Toronto and the surrounding area fell in 2018, along with the number of new listings hitting the market, as homebuyers and sellers grappled with a new reality of higher interest rates and stricter mortgage rules. The Toronto Real Estate Board says there were 77,426 residential transactions recorded through […]
  
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• Judge who found there is little proof carding works set to discuss findings

  04-01-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — An Ontario judge who issued a report on the police practice of street checks, widely known as carding, is set to discuss his findings today. Justice Michael Tulloch issued a report earlier this week saying carding has little to no value as a law enforcement tool and should be significantly limited in the […]
  
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• With plastics, the message is the bottle - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  With plastics, the message is the bottle  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOut of sight, out of mind. That might once have been the motto when disposing of plastic, but now it's washing up on Great Lakes shores like a message in a ...
  
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• Phragmites: friend or foe? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  Phragmites: friend or foe?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhen life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. That's the outlook First Nations people of Walpole Island in Canada are taking on phragmites australis, ...
  
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• Passing ships - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  Passing ships  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn a photo taken from Sault Ste. Marie's Rotary Park Friday morning, the 1000-foot-long freighter Burns Harbor passes 740-foot tug/barge combo Joyce L.
  
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• Mackinac County board sets salaries for 2019 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  Mackinac County board sets salaries for 2019  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Mackinac County Board of Commissioners spent most of their final 2018 meeting discussing the county's salary resolutions, making changes to some and ...
  
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• Commissioners make organization appointments - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  Commissioners make organization appointments  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsViable candidates were discussed and appointed to various boards, committees and agencies during Thursday's Chippewa County Board of Commissioners ...
  
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• Chippewa County holds first meeting of 2019 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 09:00
  Chippewa County holds first meeting of 2019  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Chippewa County Board of Commissioners kicked off the 2019 calendar year by reelecting their chairman, passing a resolution and setting their meeting ...
  
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• Upper Peninsula employers receive Going PRO Talent Funds - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 03:37
  Upper Peninsula employers receive Going PRO Talent Funds  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe UPward Talent Council Michigan Works! is pleased to announce that Upper Peninsula employers have received funding in total of $1154724 from the ...
  
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• Powerful Chicago council member charged in federal probe - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-01-2019 01:00
  Powerful Chicago council member charged in federal probe  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAlderman Ed Burke, 75, is charged with one count of attempted extortion for conveying to company executives in 2017 that they'd get the permits only if they ...
  
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• PREMO, Robert “Bob”

  04-01-2019 00:28
  Our father passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 following a lengthy illness at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Premo (nee Van Daele). Loving father of Edwin Premo (Shelly), Joanne Premo and Barrie Premo (Amber). Bob was born on November 24, […]
  
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