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• Feds poised to bolster RCMP accountability

  15-01-2019 23:46
  OTTAWA — The federal government is poised to try to improve RCMP accountability by placing some external eyes on the national police force. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki are expected to announce the plans at a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday. The long-anticipated move is the latest attempt at rebuilding the force following years of […]
  
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• Canadian stock exchanges to conduct lottery for “POT” ticker amid high demand

  15-01-2019 23:28
  TORONTO — High demand for the “POT” stock symbol has prompted several Canadian stock exchanges to conduct a collective lottery to select which company will be able to use the eye-catching ticker. After “significant interest,” the Canadian Securities Exchange says it along with the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange and Aequitas NEO Exchange will assign the symbol on Jan. […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie opts in to pot stores - CTVNews.ca

  15-01-2019 22:50
  Sault Ste. Marie opts in to pot stores  CTVNews.caCity of Sault Ste. Marie says it would welcome a licensed cannabis retailer, with some limitations.
  
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• Our local athletes are geared up to run for the gold at the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games. #SOO2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-01-2019 22:33 via twitter.com
  Our local athletes are geared up to run for the gold at the Special Olympics Ontario 2019 Winter Games. #SOO2019… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• GRECO, Peter

  15-01-2019 22:15
  It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Peter on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 62. Peter is now reunited with the love of his life, Kim. Cherished father of Aaron and special father-in-law of Melissa. Predeceased by his parents Francesco and Enrichetta Greco. Dear brother of Lorenzo […]
  
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• Mississauga First Nation protests Wednesday

  15-01-2019 21:59 via saultstar.com
  Mississauga First Nation protests in support of Wet’suwet’en of British Columbia on Wednesday.
  The demonstration takes place at the junction of Highway 17 at Willie’s Gas Bar and Village Road.
  Motorists can expect traffic to slow down as literature is distributed, Ontario Provincial Police say.
  The protest runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
  Wet’suwet’en is opposed to a pipeline carrying natural gas
  
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• Expect Traffic Slowdown on Hwy 17 at Mississauga First Nation

  15-01-2019 21:57
  (MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON) – On January 16, 2019, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Mississauga First Nation Police Service will be monitoring a peaceful demonstration involving members from the Mississauga First Nation community in a show of solidarity with the “Unisto’ot’en” (Heal the People, […]
  
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• Canada needs a digital ID system, bankers association says

  15-01-2019 21:48
  TORONTO — The Canadian Bankers Association says Canada must create a digital identification system, potentially utilizing technology such as blockchain, biometrics and document review over a live video connection. The association’s chief executive says moving away from a paper-based, face to face process towards a modern identification system of this kind is needed to “unlock the full potential” of the digital […]
  
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• Councillors want to see increased accountability in EDF grants

  15-01-2019 21:42 via saultstar.com
  Being accountable with taxpayer’s money is important, two councillors say.
  And that’s why they want city staff to improve a policy that will see recipients of economic development fund money be more accountable.
  Councillors Sandra Hollingsworth and Paul Christian penned a motion asking city staff to report back twice yearly on the effectiveness of the economic development fund.
  They want the report to identify the company who received the money, the number of employees they hired as
  
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• Google wants court to decide whether search curbs would infringe charter rights

  15-01-2019 21:40
  OTTAWA — Google wants the Federal Court to decide whether limiting search-engine results in the name of privacy would infringe Canadians’ constitutional guarantee of free expression. The leading internet search engine advocates broadening an upcoming court hearing to squarely address the question. Privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien has asked the Federal Court to clarify if Google’s popular search tool is covered by the […]
  
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• Bed bugs cozy up to Sault

  15-01-2019 21:37 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie has cracked the Top 25 cities list for bed bugs compiled by Orkin Canada, the country’s largest pest control company.
  The top 10 cities are Toronto, Winnipeg, St. John’s, Vancouver, Halifax, Ottawa, Hamilton, Sudbury, Windsor and Scarborough, based on the number of commercial and residential bed bug treatments carried out during 2018.
  North Bay is ranked No. 23 and the Sault is No. 25.
   
  
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• Cycling path and link to P-Patch part of Northern Avenue project

  15-01-2019 21:35 via saultstar.com
  An environmental assessment is now complete, paving the way for the city to move forward with a plan to improve traffic flow on Northern Avenue.
  City council received the final report as information Monday.
  The recommendations of the preferred alternative can be completed in two separate projects, as money is available, council was told.
  Improved access to the P-Patch can be provided by a new road on the existing city right-of-way from the easterly limit of Northern Avenue southerly two blocks t
  
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• GARSIDE, William Kelly

  15-01-2019 21:30
  Unexpectedly at his home in the Bahamas on Saturday January 12, 2019 in his 62nd year. Kelly was the loving husband of Anne-Marie, also of the Bahamas. Loving son of Marjorie Garside (late William). He will be missed by his brothers Richard (Carol), Tym (Patti Jo), Lyndon (Gayle), and Patrick (Karen). Son in law of […]
  
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• Join Shape the Sault – Upcoming Public Information Sessions

  15-01-2019 21:28
  January is a busy month for Shape the Sault, with three three come and go public information sessions scheduled: Planning for Recreation and Culture Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Art Gallery of Algoma – 10 East Street Heritage Preservation for Monterey Gardens neighbourhood Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 […]
  
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• Special Olympics – Meet the Athletes: Snowshoeing

  15-01-2019 21:27
  With the Special Olympics Ontario games being hosted in Sault Ste. Marie, Game ONN host Alex Parr is meeting with the Athletes before the games begin on January 31st. This video features the snowshoeing team representing the Soo!
  
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• GINGRAS, Bruce Harvey ”Fred”

  15-01-2019 21:20
  Unexpectedly but peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday January 11, 2019, Bruce Gingras in his 59th year. Lovingly remembered by his children Christine Wynne (John), Bruce Jr. (Shannon) and Tyler. He will be missed by his girlfriend Heather. Predeceased by his parents William Gingras and Lizette Collins (late Romeo). Brother of Bill (Carroll), […]
  
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• Edinburgh Street fire is suspicious: POLICE

  15-01-2019 21:20 via saultstar.com
  A weekend fire in the basement of a Steelton building is considered suspicious.Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services was called to 41 Edinburgh St., shortly before 11 a.m. last Saturday.Pieces of carpet were on fire, said Const. Sonny Spina of Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.“Somebody was there,” he said.Investigation services canvassed the area.Residents were forced out of their units for part of the day. No one was hurt.A minor fire was set at a vacant property at 35 Edinburgh St., in Apr
  
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• Special Olympics – Meet the Athletes: Curling

  15-01-2019 21:18
  With the Special Olympics Ontario games being hosted in Sault Ste. Marie, Game ONN host Alex Parr is meeting with the Athletes before the games begin on January 31st. This video features the curling team representing the Soo!
  
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• Sault robotics team is No. 1 in world

  15-01-2019 20:26 via saultstar.com
  A trio of Sault Ste. Marie students is on top of the world with a No. 1 international ranking in robot skills in the VEX IQ Challenge.The accomplishment is believed to be a first for the city and area.
  Ila Giroux, 9, Kavi Giroux, 11, and Max Shillingsord, 11, are students at F.H. Clergue French Immersion. They’re members of independent team iSMAK.The team’s performance at Northern Ontario VEX IQ Robotics Qualifier at Sault College last Saturday vaulted iSMAK to the top of 3,000 teams
  
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• Transit to Partner with Sault College and Algoma U in Pilot Project

  15-01-2019 19:52
  Both Algoma University and Sault College have recently indicated that they would be interested in a pilot program where all of the students could have access to Transit as part of their student fees. The Universal Pass program already exists in places such as Halifax, Sudbury and Guelph to name a few. From research and […]
  
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• Distance a challenge for Cdn peacekeeping mission in Mali, commander says

  15-01-2019 19:11
  OTTAWA — The outgoing commander of Canada’s peacekeeping mission in Mali is blaming distance for the fact Canadian medical helicopters remained on the ground during two deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers last fall. The attacks on Ber and Konna on Oct. 28 left two peacekeepers dead and more than a dozen injured. It remains the single bloodiest […]
  
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• RUDELIC, Marcia (Maria)

  15-01-2019 18:49
  Passed away, with her children by her side, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Pave (Paul) Rudelic. Loving mother of Paul Rudelic and Barbara Lamarche. Predeceased by her father Peter, step-mother Mary Macececvic and her natural mother who died during WWII Barbara […]
  
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• Trudeau seeking support from more allies as feud with China deepens

  15-01-2019 18:24
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to shore up international support in the diplomatic feud with China over Canadian detainees, including the pending death sentence to an alleged drug smuggler from British Columbia. Trudeau spoke with the leaders of Argentina and New Zealand Monday as part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to build support for Canada in its dispute with China. Trudeau and New […]
  
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• Canadian Screen Awards announce special honorees

  15-01-2019 18:22
  TORONTO — Late Montreal producer Kevin Tierney will be among the special honorees during the week of the Canadian Screen Awards. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television says it will give a posthumous Board of Directors’ Tribute to Tierney, who is known for producing the hit bilingual film “Bon Cop, Bad Cop.” Others getting an Academy Board […]
  
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• OJEER, Gloria

  15-01-2019 18:15
  Passed away peacefully at the Toronto General Hospital, with her husband by her side on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 71. Cherished wife and best friend of Ken for 40 years. Predeceased by her mother Sylbertha James. Special sister of Ivan Allman, Carmen Lawrence, Delroy Allman and Mabel Goslin. Dear sister-in-law of […]
  
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• Overpaid workers will only pay back ‘net’ amounts under proposed new tax rules

  15-01-2019 18:12
  OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s preparing to address one of the key tax issues that has caused massive headaches for government employees overpaid by its problem-plagued civil service pay system. The Finance Department has drafted legislation that would see overpaid employees — regardless who they work for — required to repay only the […]
  
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• COLLINS, Helen

  15-01-2019 17:44
  Passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age 70, with family by her side. Loving wife of Robert for 51 years. Beloved mother of Tammy Lynn and Rob. Nana of Rebecca, Michael and Jacob. Daughter of the late Michael and Lena Koziuk. Helen will be missed by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and […]
  
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• Councillors Propose More Dog Parks

  15-01-2019 17:38
  Ward 1 Councillor Sandra Hollingsworth, seconded by Ward 3 Councillor Donna Hilsinger, brought forth an outstanding motion during Monday night’s meeting to add two additional dog parks to the city – one in the east end (preferably in Bellevue Park) and the other in the west end – where dog owners can easily access them […]
  
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• GM reaffirms Oshawa closure after meetings with Ontario and federal officials

  15-01-2019 17:34
  TORONTO — General Motors says it has reaffirmed plans to close the Oshawa Assembly Plant in meetings with the Ontario and federal governments. Company CEO Mary Barra met briefly with federal Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains Monday on the sidelines of an auto show in Detroit, and company executives met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford earlier on […]
  
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• Celine Dion pulling 1998 R. Kelly collaboration from streaming services

  15-01-2019 17:29
  TORONTO —eis pulling a song she recorded with R. Kelly from streaming services in the wake of a Lifetime docuseries that details allegations of sexual misconduct against the R&B singer. Sony Music says it has been instructed by the Quebec superstar to withdraw the Kelly-penned song “I’m Your Angel,” which was recorded in 1998. The […]
  
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• Energy sector helps lift Toronto stocks as price of oil heads higher

  15-01-2019 17:21
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index headed higher in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the energy sector as the price of oil moved up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 33.92 points at 15,009.45. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 85.25 points at 23,995.09. The S&P 500 index was up […]
  
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• The night the RCMP secretly kept an eye on future prime minister Pierre Trudeau

  15-01-2019 17:19
  OTTAWA — He was almost a decade away from becoming prime minister but the two RCMP constables on surveillance duty that January night seemed to have no difficulty recognizing Pierre Trudeau, even if they misspelled his name. The Mounties in the shadows diligently noted he was among eight people who entered a Montreal home in the early evening 60 years ago this Wednesday. A four-page […]
  
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• Federal Offender Wanted

  15-01-2019 16:48
  A Canada wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender who breached his statutory release. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Christopher Macoon-Evans. Macoon-Evans, is described as a black male, 22 years old, 6 feet tall (185 cm), weighs 161 lbs (73 kg) with black hair […]
  
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• SNIDER, Brian Neil

  15-01-2019 16:31
  With a broken heart, Brian’s mother Gail (Hilderley, Snider) Warner-Smith announces Brian’s death at the young age of 55 years, on January 5, 2019. Brian will be missed by his daughter Alicia and stepsons Curtis, Devon, Riley and the late Scott. Brian was a brother to Janice (Larry) Rennison, Michael (Cathy), Dawna (Denis) Dauphinais and […]
  
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• Highlighted in this video are some of the quality services our tax dollars go towards and the value they provide to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-01-2019 16:02 via twitter.com
  Highlighted in this video are some of the quality services our tax dollars go towards and the value they provide to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• TRAINOR, Patricia “Patte” Jean (nee Hillock)

  15-01-2019 15:59
  1953-2019 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia “Patte” Jean Trainor (nee Hillock) in the early morning hours of Monday, January 14, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida at the young age of 65. Patte was the cherished wife and best friend of Fred Trainor of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She […]
  
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• BUCHAN, John “Jack”

  15-01-2019 15:54
  Peacefully at Extendicare Mapleview on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Lucy. Father of Linda Westcott (late Dave), Murray Buchan (Louise), Jackie Buchan (Rob)and David Buchan. Stepfather of Joyce Chase (Max), Art Croft (late Carol), Gary Williston (Brenda), Faye Lapping (Rick), Kaye McClelland (Paul), Daniel Williston, Edward […]
  
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• Home sales down in December to cap weakest annual sales since 2012: CREA

  15-01-2019 15:45
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of home sales in December was down for a fourth month in a row, capping the weakest annual sales since 2012. On an month-over-month basis, home sales fell 2.5 per cent in November, reaching 36,759 on a seasonally adjusted basis. Sales were down in about 60 […]
  
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• Hutchinson, McCleary Talk Doug Ford

  15-01-2019 15:41
  What do you think of the job that Doug Ford is doing as Ontario’s Premier?  Local freelance reporter Sara McLeary wrote an op-ed asking that very question and Winona Hutchinson was more than happy to answer it.  They both joined Lou-Anne for Top Story to discuss the issues.
  
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• Keep cash for Soo Locks: senators

  15-01-2019 15:33 via saultstar.com
  Two Michigan senators want assurances cash meant for a new lock in Sault Ste. Marie won’t be used to build a wall on the border between the United States and Mexico.In a letter dated Monday, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters wrote to R.D. James, assistant secretary of the army (civil works), for information about any plans to reallocate money from Soo Locks and other infrastructure projects in Michigan.“We write to request an update on any intentions by your agency to change the spendi
  
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• Ron Francis joins realty firm

  15-01-2019 14:53 via saultstar.com
  Ron Francis is on a new team.The hockey great from Sault Ste. Marie is now an investment broker of NAI Carolantic Realty in Raleigh, N.C.“Ron has a strong history of leadership and deep understanding of teamwork, said chairman Steve Stroud in a release. “As a team at NAI Carolantic for more than 45 years, we’ve driven some of the biggest commercial developments in our area’s history. As an investment broker, Ron will help fuel our continued growth and deliver on our promi
  
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• Pot shops welcome in Sault Ste. Marie, while smoking banned from parks - CBC.ca

  15-01-2019 13:11
  Pot shops welcome in Sault Ste. Marie, while smoking banned from parks  CBC.caMarijuana stores will be welcomed in Sault Ste. Marie, but the list of places you can smoke it just got shorter.
  
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• Saudi teen granted asylum in Canada to speak publicly in Toronto today

  15-01-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — A Saudi teen whose flight from her allegedly abusive family captured global attention will give a public statement in Toronto this morning. Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun was granted asylum in Canada after her plight captured global attention on social media. The 18-year-old ran from her family while visiting Kuwait and flew to Bangkok, then barricaded herself […]
  
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• Federal government faces scrutiny over bus-safety standards after Ottawa crash

  15-01-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — The federal government faces questions today about its plan to increase safety on commercial buses following last week’s deadly crash in Ottawa that killed three people and injured nearly two dozen more. The fresh scrutiny comes after Transportation Safety Board chair Kathy Fox took aim Monday at what she saw as the government’s […]
  
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• New North's new owner has cannabis production plans

  15-01-2019 05:04 via saultthisweek.com
  New North Greenhouses is under new ownership, but it’s all “business as usual”
  John Carroll and his company “Green Power Energy Solutions Inc.” are the new owners of New North Greenhouses.
  John has met with all key staff and operations are to continue as usual, in what will be a seamless transition to the business on Airport Road. Susan Richards remains the garden centre manger.
  Staff at New North are busy ordering seeds and plants for the spring garden centre 2019
  
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• Possible gov’t cuts trouble midwives

  15-01-2019 04:49 via saultthisweek.com
  The College of Midwives of Ontario released a statement Dec. 12 saying the College had been advised by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on Nov. 8 the College would no longer receive operational grants from the provincial government.
  Further, that decision was to be made retroactive to April 1, 2018.
  The province has since walked back on that: in a second statement released Dec. 21, the College said the ministry had confirmed the final decision on the college’s funding had not yet
  
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• Women’s March arrives in Sault

  15-01-2019 04:40 via saultthisweek.com
  Women across North America will take to the streets on Saturday for the third annual Women’s March.
  For the first time, women in Sault Ste. Marie will take part as well.
  Michele McCleave-Kennedy, Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council President, and Tara Maszczakiewicz, OPSEU Regional Vice President Region 6 brought the idea to the city.
  The local movement is affiliated with the Ontario Federation of Labour, which has rallied women across the province to march in solidarity with the
  
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• National Capital Commission extends LeBreton Flats dispute deadline

  15-01-2019 03:02
  OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission has granted the parties involved in a dispute over a plan to build a community featuring a new downtown arena for the Ottawa Senators more time to resolve their differences before cancelling their development agreement. The NCC board said in a statement Monday that they agreed to extend the […]
  
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• City council will not opt out of cannabis retail stores

  15-01-2019 02:17 via saultstar.com
  City council will not opt out of hosting a provincially licensed cannabis retail store in Sault Ste. Marie.The decision was made by council Monday in a matter of seconds.
  No questions were asked by city councillors about the report.
  No comments were offered.
  The resolution was passed unanimously, paving the way for the city to have a cannabis retail store established in Sault Ste. Marie.Mayor Christian Provenzano said he was a little surprised that city councillors did not have any questions but
  
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• City council passes bylaw to increase many user fees

  15-01-2019 02:12 via saultstar.com
  It may cost a little more for some licences, permits, rentals and even transit.
  City council passed its bylaw Monday that will see some user fees and services charges increase later this month.The majority of the city’s user fees will increase effective Jan. 21 and are part of a plan developed a year ago to bring fees closer in line with the recovery cost of the service.User fees are one of the few controllable sources of revenue that can reduce the reliance on property taxes, a report to
  
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