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• Mark Tulloch: You’re going to the Super Bowl!

  18-01-2019 23:07
  On January 18th, Korah Collegiate held their 10th annual Super Bowl raffle. Since the event started, Korah has been able to raise over $200,000 for the school that has been used towards upgrading the facility, sports equipment, and making student fees for various activities a much more affordable cost. This year the school did it […]
  
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• BrewVine: Soo Brewing Company in Sault Ste. Marie - 9&10 News

  18-01-2019 23:00
  BrewVine: Soo Brewing Company in Sault Ste. Marie  9&10 NewsA well-known hub in the Sault Ste. Marie community, Soo Brewing Company is the perfect place to unwind with a cold one! You'll find some changes on tap for ...
  
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• Tories boost special ed funding: spokesperson

  18-01-2019 22:18 via saultstar.com
  A change in how special education funding is allocated will benefit all school boards in the province, an Ontario Ministry of Education spokesperson says.Special incidence funding, for students with high needs, stood at $27,000 per student before the previous Liberal government announced last March the amount would climb to $38,000 for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Last August, the new Progressive Conservative government told boards the special incidence funding would increase, but only to $27,405
  
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• Santa Fund official ’ecstatic’ with $90K

  18-01-2019 21:55 via saultstar.com
  Brunella Gagliardi can safely say now the stretch was well worth it.
  Indeed, a few extra days added to the 2018 Sault Star Santa Fund assured the Christmas Cheer fundraiser hit $90,000. In fact, an additional week to pitch donations, which saw the effort officially wind up last Friday, yielded a total of $90,250.67.
  Although shy of its goal, the 2018 campaign exceeded the previous year’s effort by some $4,000. And that sits well with Gagliardi.
  “I’m ecstatic,” said t
  
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• SAH says computers not infected by virus

  18-01-2019 21:33 via saultstar.com
  No Sault Area Hospital computers or electronic systems have been infected with the so-called zero day virus that has plagued Sudbury’s Health Sciences North, SAH says.
  However, Sault Ste. Marie’s principal health-care facility was impacted.
  Early Wednesday morning, HSN experienced a technical incident with its computer systems and, due to Sault Area Hospital’s cancer program’s connection to the Sudbury facility’s IT systems, SAH took “proactive measures t
  
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• Two Vehicle Accident Causes Delays By Pinos

  18-01-2019 21:08
  An accident between a car and an SUV disrupted traffic on Trunk Rd. late Friday afternoon. It appears that the SUV rear-ended the car, causing extensive damage and a large leak containing anti-freeze. Sault Ste. Marie Police were on-scene. SaultOnline has reached out to them for details and will update the story when they become […]
  
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• Be a Part of the Women’s March

  18-01-2019 21:05
  The first Women’s March takes place in Sault Ste Marie Saturday January 19th at 12 noon. One of the organizers Ashley Gapp stopped by the ONNTV studios to talk to Lou Anne Young about the inclusive theme of the walk. The walk begins in front of the court house on Queen St. and wraps up […]
  
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• Open house to focus on recreation and and culture for the future

  18-01-2019 20:23 via saultstar.com
  What do you want to do in Sault Ste. Marie?
  It’s those quality of life attributes that the city’s planning department wants to hear about at its next public information session which will focus on recreation and culture.
  The come-and-go input session will be held Tuesday at the Art Gallery of Algoma from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  “This is a big focus. It will include a number of quality of life attributes and ask ‘what do you do in the Sault’,” said Peter Tonazzo, the
  
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• Taddo plays new Sudbury festival

  18-01-2019 20:03 via saultstar.com
  Catherine Taddo is headed back to the Nickel City to help launch a new music festival.The Sault Ste. Marie blues artist is part of Northern Lights Festival Boreal’s Bloom festival in early March.The Thunder Bay native opens for singer-songwriter and slam poet Medhi Cayenne at Little Montreal Bar and Deli on March 8 at 11 p.m.“It’s nice to be involved right from the start,” she said.Taddo will be joined by Jay Case (guitar), Frank Deresti (bass) and Mark Gough (drums). She
  
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• Eating less beef, more plants can be a gradual change, experts say

  18-01-2019 19:54
  TORONTO — New recommendations urging a drastic reduction in the amount of meat Canadians eat would require support from industry and government to achieve, say nutrition and food experts who suggest individuals start by making small changes in their diet. A report by the Stockholm-based non-profit EAT says people should be eating much fewer eggs, meat […]
  
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• Fire aboard June WestJet flight caused by e-cigarette batteries, says TSB

  18-01-2019 19:32
  OTTAWA — The Transportation Safety Board says an onboard fire that forced a WestJet plane to return to the Calgary International Airport soon after takeoff last June was caused by spare e-cigarette lithium-ion batteries that a passenger failed to declare in his checked baggage. The agency says in a report that a backpack caught fire and caused minor […]
  
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• ATTENTION: Due to extremely cold temperatures and high winds, the activities planned for the skating trail this wee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  18-01-2019 19:12 via twitter.com
  ATTENTION: Due to extremely cold temperatures and high winds, the activities planned for the skating trail this wee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ring Gets WildFit

  18-01-2019 19:01
  Chamber of Commerce CEO, Rory Ring is stepping up and taking the WildFit Corporate Challenge! WildFit is a transformational nutrition program that guides the participant step by step towards a permanent change in how they eat and think about food. It’s the perfect program for protecting a person’s long-term health and vitality. The WildFit challenge is delivered […]
  
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• Cold Weather Cancellations

  18-01-2019 18:57
  Thanks to a push of arctic air sinking over the province starting this afternoon, temperatures are expected to fall to a very cold -27c with a wind chill making it feel like closer to -36c this evening. The forecast for Saturday and Sunday will see daytime highs only reaching -19c which has prompted some organizers […]
  
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• Musicians and Film Makers Check This Out

  18-01-2019 18:45
  The Northern Film Showcase takes place January 27th and if you’re a musician or film maker you just might want to attend.  This is the second year for the showcase organized by McBully Productions. Last year it was short films, this year the showcase features music videos that are by Northern Ontario artists, mostly from […]
  
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• Women march to protest Tories

  18-01-2019 17:40 via saultstar.com
  Women march in Sault Ste. Marie and more than a dozen other communities to protest Ontario’s Conservative government on Saturday.A rally starts at noon at the cenotaph in front of the provincial courthouse on Queen Street East.The demonstrations, organized by Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and Ontario Federation of Labour, protest several Tory actions including nixing a planned hike to the minimum wage and shutting down an expert panel on violence against women.Other citi
  
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• North American stock markets push higher in late-morning trading, loonie up

  18-01-2019 17:22
  TORONTO — The financial, industrial and energy sectors helped Canada’s main stock index push higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. markets also charged higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 68.41 points at 15,279.63. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 232.91 points at 24,603.01. The S&P 500 index was up 28.86 points […]
  
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• Human rights groups set to protest controversial Google project in China

  18-01-2019 17:19
  TORONTO — Human rights groups say they will protest outside Google offices in Canada in hopes of forcing the tech giant to confirm it has cancelled a controversial project with the Chinese government. A coalition of Chinese, Tibetan and Uyghur organizations say they will rally outside Google’s Toronto and Montreal offices Friday to highlight risks […]
  
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• MYAC Youth Art Gala Seeks Submissions

  18-01-2019 17:06
  The Sault Ste. Marie Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is seeking submissions for the fourth annual MYAC Youth Art Gala to be held on Saturday, March 2. MYAC is looking for submissions of visual art, photography and short-films by local artists between the ages of 13 and 25. People interested in making a submission can […]
  
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• Ambassador John McCallum says travel to China safe for most Canadians

  18-01-2019 16:49
  OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to Beijing says he believes it is safe for most Canadians to travel to China, despite the current rocky relations between China and Canada. But John McCallum says anyone who has had a past run-in with Chinese authorities may want to think twice about visiting the country. McCallum made the comments […]
  
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• Gallery hosts Valentine's Day dinner

  18-01-2019 16:36 via saultstar.com
  Art Gallery of Algoma hosts a Valentine’s Day dinner.The evening includes live music and a watercolour class.Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m., a release says.The menu includes caesar salad, seafood and meat lasagna and chicken camerani.Tickets are $65 each or $50 for gallery members. A tax receipt for $25 will be issued.Call 705-949-9067 for tickets.
  
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• Bourdages, John

  18-01-2019 16:34
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on January 12, 2019 at the age of 62. Survived by his loving wife, Wilma. Lovingly remembered by his his daughter Tawnia, the late Ashley and his step sons, Carter and Shawn Blevins (Wendy). Brother of Richard Bourdages (Joan), Susan Michaud (Steven), Linda Evans, Sandra Calic (Mike), […]
  
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• Humane Society There for the Community’s Animals

  18-01-2019 16:21
  Since 2015, the city’s Humane Society has been working with city hall to expand the services the facility can provide. Long gone are the days of the ‘dog catcher’ only mentality and Manager Cindy Ross said a forward thinking mayor and city council have helped change how they can help the community’s animals.
  
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• A Very Cold Weekend Is Here

  18-01-2019 16:20
  The coldest air so far this winter will leave many wanting to put an extra log on the fire this weekend. The cold air is thanks to a push of arctic air sinking over the province starting this afternoon and lasting right through the weekend.  Temperatures are expected to fall Friday evening to a very […]
  
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• Women protest Ford government

  18-01-2019 16:00 via saultstar.com
  Women march in Sault Ste. Marie and more than a dozen other communities to protest Ontario’s Conservative government on Saturday.A rally starts at noon at the cenotaph in front of the provincial courthouse on Queen Street East.The demonstrations, organized by Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and Ontario Federation of Labour, protest several Tory actions including nixing a planned hike to the minimum wage and shutting down an expert panel on violence against women.Other citi
  
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• St. Lawrence Seaway cargo numbers jump

  18-01-2019 15:17 via saultstar.com
  Christopher ReynoldsTHE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL — The St. Lawrence Seaway saw its highest cargo numbers since 2007 last year, propelled by a spike in grain shipments and global tariff wars that worked in Canada’s favour.
  Traffic hit 40.9 million tonnes in 2018, a seven per cent year-over-year increase, according to the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp.
  Grain made up nearly one-third of all tonnage on the 60-year-old waterway, rising 20 per cent from 2017.
  The towering grain figures
  
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• Why Searchmont Resort Almost Had To Close Today

  18-01-2019 14:55
  Searchmont Resort almost had to close Friday due to an unplanned power outage, however the issue has been resolved. “Searchmont Resort Staff has been able to resolve the issue. We will be opening today. There will be limited services earlier in the day, as to make sure everything is running properly.” said a news release Friday […]
  
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• Black History Month celebrated

  18-01-2019 14:55 via saultstar.com
  Black migrations and diversity is explored at the 2019 Black History Month Celebration and Lunch.Grand Gardens North hosts the African Caribbean Canadian Association of Northern Ontario event Feb. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m.The program includes a meal with menu items including Caribbean jerk chicken and Nigerian rice, live music, dance, art, fashion, door prizes and a cash bar, a release says.Keynote speaker is Carl Everton James. He is Jean Augustine Chair in education, community and diaspora at York U
  
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• Inflation accelerates as higher airfares, vegetable prices offset cheaper gas

  18-01-2019 14:39
  OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated to two per cent last month as higher costs for airfares and fresh vegetables offset cheaper prices at the pump. Statistics Canada says year-over-year consumer prices picked up their pace in December after inflation was just 1.7 per cent in November. Economists had expected a year-over-year increase of 1.7 per cent for December, according […]
  
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• Van Tiem and Boman lead Thunderbirds Past Express

  18-01-2019 14:00
  After doubling up the French River Rapids by a score of 4-2 back on Sunday night in French River, the Soo Thunderbirds were back on home ice for their first home game of 2019 as they took on the Espanola Express. The Thunderbirds, who usually play their home games at the John Rhodes Community Centre, […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! The cold air starts to move in today with temperatures near - SooToday.com

  18-01-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! The cold air starts to move in today with temperatures near  SooToday.comThe cold air starts to move in today with temperatures near -8C in the morning and falling to near -15C by sunset. Windchill values will fall below -20C around ...
  
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• Bayliss, Safe Routes 2 Health join forces - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-01-2019 09:00
  Bayliss, Safe Routes 2 Health join forces  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith sunlight hard to come by and temperatures seemingly dropping by the day, a new program is coming to Bayliss Public Library and is aiming to help keep ...
  
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• Bayliss, Safe Routes 2 Health join forces - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-01-2019 09:00
  Bayliss, Safe Routes 2 Health join forces - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith sunlight hard to come by and temperatures seemingly dropping by the day, a new program is coming to Bayliss Public Library and is aiming to help keep ...
  
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• Allowing students to skip fees will reduce accountability: campus groups

  18-01-2019 05:05
  TORONTO — Student organizations say the Ontario government’s decision to allow college and university students to opt out of the fees that fund campus groups, student newspapers and clubs will make the province’s post-secondary institutions less transparent. The change to fee payments was announced Thursday alongside other reforms to higher education that included scrapping free tuition for low-income […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Fire, Police Dept. Collecting Food for Federal Workers and Families - 9&10 News

  18-01-2019 04:00
  Sault Ste. Marie Fire, Police Dept. Collecting Food for Federal Workers and Families  9&10 NewsThe Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department and Sault Ste. Marie Police Department are collecting food to help local federal workers and their families affected by the ...
  
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• SAH among northeastern Ontario hospitals plagued by zero day virus

  18-01-2019 02:12 via saultstar.com
  The privacy of patients has not been breached despite the presence of a so-called a zero day virus in its computer systems, Health Sciences North said Thursday.
  Since Wednesday at 8 a.m., all 24 northeastern Ontario hospitals — including Sault Area Hospital — have been dealing with IT challenges caused by the zero day virus, a malicious software program with no previous patches or solutions.
  “At Health Sciences North, about 75 per cent of the systems are impacted by the downtim
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Business Leaders Hope to Bring in New Business in 2019, Some are Taking Shape in Tribe's New Center - 9&10 News

  18-01-2019 00:12
  Sault Ste. Marie Business Leaders Hope to Bring in New Business in 2019, Some are Taking Shape in Tribe's New Center  9&10 NewsThe turn of the calendar comes with new excitement over potential new businesses in the Soo. Business leaders in Sault Ste. Marie say they're hard at work ...
  
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