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• YMCA Closed For The Night

  04-02-2019 23:27
  All programs/fitness classes at the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA have been cancelled for this evening due to the weather. The facility will remain open until further notice for those that would like to use the Fitness Centre, the gymnasium or the pool.  
  
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• Police Warn To Stay Off The Roads

  04-02-2019 23:22
  With the rain continuing and temperatures soon dropping, road conditions in Sault Ste. Marie are rapidly changing. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that roads can often become ice covered without notice and driving conditions will change quickly. If you choose to drive, please use caution and take extra […]
  
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• Stay off roads if possible: Police

  04-02-2019 23:19 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service advises residents to, if possible, stay off of the roads Monday evening and put off unnecessary travel until road conditions improve.
  With the rain continuing and temperatures soon dropping, road conditions in Sault Ste. Marie are rapidly changing.Police say roads can often become ice covered without notice and driving conditions will change quickly. If you choose to drive, please use caution and take extra time to get to your destinations. Be sure to le
  
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• Road Conditions #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  04-02-2019 23:01 via twitter.com
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• REPLAY: February 4 Sault Ste Marie City Council - SooToday

  04-02-2019 22:26
  REPLAY: February 4 Sault Ste Marie City Council  SooTodayCourtesy of Shaw Spotlight, Village Media is proud to bring you live coverage of Sault Ste. Marie city council meetings broadcast on SooToday.com.
  
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• Y programs cancelled

  04-02-2019 22:06 via saultstar.com
  All programs/fitness classes at the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA have been cancelled for Monday evening due to the weather. The facility will remain open until further notice for those that would like to use the Fitness Centre, the gymnasium or the pool.
   
  
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• Chief electoral officer worries parties are weak link in cybersecurity chain

  04-02-2019 22:05
  OTTAWA — Canada’s chief electoral officer is “pretty confident” that Elections Canada has good safeguards to prevent cyberattacks from robbing Canadians of their right to vote in this year’s federal election. But Stephane Perrault is worried that political parties aren’t so well equipped. Perrault notes that securing computer systems against attacks is costly and he worries that parties don’t have […]
  
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• Classes cancelled at Sault College

  04-02-2019 21:57
  Due to the freezing rain conditions and decreasing temperatures, classes at Sault College are being cancelled at 4:30 pm today.  The Library and Gym will also be closed at 4:30 pm. All evening classes are cancelled but essential campus services will remain open, including the cafeteria.  The cafeteria will remain open until 7:00 pm. Essential […]
  
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• Community rallies around Sault Ste. Marie barber - CTVNews.ca

  04-02-2019 20:49
  Community rallies around Sault Ste. Marie barber  CTVNews.caPeople in Sault Ste. Marie answered the call to help a barber whose shop burned down in last week's fire.
  
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• Classes Cancelled at Algoma U

  04-02-2019 20:42
  (Sault Ste. Marie- February 4, 2019): Due to ongoing precipitation and predicted decreasing temperatures, all late afternoon (5:30 pm) and evening classes have been cancelled at the Sault Ste. Marie campus of Algoma University for today. The Arthur A. Wishart Library and the George Leach Centre will also be closed for the evening as of […]
  
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• Inclement weather prompts closure of Sault Ste. Marie airport - UpNorthLive.com

  04-02-2019 20:19
  Inclement weather prompts closure of Sault Ste. Marie airport  UpNorthLive.comCHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. , (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Upper Peninsula airport is closed due to inclement weather. Sanderson Field will be closed Monday and ...
  
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• YURICH, Nickolas

  04-02-2019 20:13
  We would like to announce the reunion of our parents. Our father departed peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the ripe age of 91 to join his beloved Raili. Although we are saddened by his passing we are comforted knowing that Nick and Raili are once again travelling together. So long from; son Michael […]
  
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• Highway 17 closed north of Sault Ste. Marie due to road conditions, OPP say - CBC.ca

  04-02-2019 19:48
  Highway 17 closed north of Sault Ste. Marie due to road conditions, OPP say  CBC.caOntario Provincial Police say Highway 17 is closed north of Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa due to deteriorating road and weather conditions.
  
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• 2019 Cadet Biathlon Provincial Championship This Weekend

  04-02-2019 19:28
  SAULT STE MARIE, Ont.– Ontario’s top biathlete teams are in Sault Ste Marie this weekend to compete for the top spots at the 2019 Cadet Biathlon Provincial Championship. Races kick off Saturday with the Team Relay competition. The 85 young sharp-shooters taking part in this weekend’s competition are 12-18 year old members of the Sea, […]
  
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• LEWIS, Carolyn Therese “Tracy”

  04-02-2019 19:05
  Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 59. Loving mother of Michael Lewis (Angela) and Natashia Schwarz (Kelsey). Proud Nana of Austin and California “Cali”. Daughter of the late Joan “The Nanny” McDonald and late Ernie McDonald. Loving sister of Lynda DeBenedet, Patricia McDonald, Stephen McDonald, Shawn McDonald […]
  
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• Highway 17 North from Heyden to Wawa Closed

  04-02-2019 18:43
  (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise that Highway 17 North is closed from Highway 556, Heyden, to Wawa due to deteriorating road and weather conditions. OPP advise motorists to exercise caution as driving conditions are hazardous at this time. The O.P.P. will distribute details and updates of the road […]
  
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• Two arrested in connection with break and enters in the Echo Bay area

  04-02-2019 18:34
  (ECHO BAY, ON) – On August 8, 2018 members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit (FIS) commenced an investigation into several break enters and thefts. As a result of an on-going investigation, the OPP have arrested […]
  
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• Freezing rain causing hazardous road conditions

  04-02-2019 18:19
  Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding areas which is expected to last for several hours. Freezing rain is expected or occurring. Several hours of freezing rain are expected before ending later this afternoon or early evening. For portions of the region further north towards Wawa, a […]
  
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• Ottawa says Ontario’s call to drop retaliatory tariffs would mean ‘surrender’

  04-02-2019 17:57
  TORONTO — Ottawa is dismissing a call from Ontario’s economic development minister to drop retaliatory tariffs against the United States, saying doing so would mean “unilateral surrender” to the Americans. The federal government applied tariffs on $16.6-billion worth of American imports of steel, aluminum and other products after the U.S. imposed steel and aluminum levies last year. […]
  
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• Support for Ezio Metallo pours in after devastating fire

  04-02-2019 16:51
  After last week’s fire on Queen Street East destroyed Ezio Metallo’s barbershop, Matthew Kruschack just couldn’t stand by and watch someone’s dream taken away so quickly. He promptly set up a gofundme page with a goal of $10,000 to help raise funds for Ezio to rebuild the barbershop so many of his clientele valued so […]
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Handwriting matters — does cursive?

  04-02-2019 16:19
  Research shows that legible cursive writing averages no faster than printed handwriting of equal or greater legibility. (Sources for all research are available on request.)  Further research shows that the fastest, clearest handwriters avoid cursive. They join only the most easily joined letter-combinations, leaving others unjoined, using print-like shapes for letters whose printed and cursive […]
  
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• Anglican Lady with Ironmaster Barge makes it home safely

  04-02-2019 16:05
  Viewer JB has been tracking the return trip home of the Purvis’ Anglican Lady tug with the Ironmaster barge after delivering the last load of steel of the shipping season to Detroit. This past Saturday, the Avenger IV tug headed down river to assist the Anglican Lady which was seen being escorted by the Coast […]
  
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• Anglian Lady with Ironmaster Barge makes it home safely

  04-02-2019 16:05
  Viewer JB has been tracking the return trip home of the Purvis’ Anglian Lady tug with the Ironmaster barge after delivering the last load of steel of the shipping season to Detroit. This past Saturday, the Avenger IV tug headed down river to assist the Anglian Lady which was seen being escorted by the Coast […]
  
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• Original art, unseen in over a century, uncovered in Ontario legislature

  04-02-2019 16:00
  TORONTO — When the Ontario legislature is back in session later this month, politicians and members of the public will be able to view a section of a painting original to the building that hasn’t been seen in over a century. Gustav Hahn, who pioneered the art nouveau style in Canada, painted ornate murals on the ceiling […]
  
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• The Northern Community Centre features state of the art indoor turf used by a variety of sports organizations in ou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  04-02-2019 15:44 via twitter.com
  The Northern Community Centre features state of the art indoor turf used by a variety of sports organizations in ou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• OPP seek assistance in solving several break and enters in Nils Bay Road area

  04-02-2019 15:43
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the public’s assistance in solving several break and enters and thefts. On January 19, 2019 members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police Detachment responded to a complaint of a break and enter on Nils Bay Road, Kars Township. During the […]
  
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• Bon Soo Bum Slides and Playground Closed Today

  04-02-2019 15:37
  Organizers of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival are advising that the Bum Slides and Playground will be closed for the day due to poor weather conditions. This includes all school visits.
  
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• RYAN, Marilyn Margaret

  04-02-2019 14:16
  Passed peacefully on February 1, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 86. Born on November 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Fred and Isabel “Toots” Miller, she was a long-time resident of Sault Ste. Marie. She will be deeply longed for by her stalwart husband, Joe Ryan – being married […]
  
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• BYRNE, Clinton Robert

  04-02-2019 14:12
  (1956-2019) – Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, heaven has gained an honourable mate. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Cappellani) for 38 years. Loving father of Ryan and Jeffrey. Cherished son of Robert (Jock) and Audrey Byrne. Dear brother of Ralph (Diane), Hamish (Bev) and Katherine Lees (Mike). Adored son-in-law of […]
  
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• STRIUKAS, Aline Lorette

  04-02-2019 14:09
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Friday, February 1, 2019 in her 89th year with family at her side. Loving wife of Romas for 68 years. Beloved mother of Richard (Marie), Robert (Louise), Dennis (Melinda)(late Patricia), and Andrew. Proud grandmother of Celeste (Darren) and Darryl (Stephanie), Daniel (Amanda), Ryan (Leigha) and Marc (Rachel), Kevin, Payton […]
  
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• Canada and Lima Group allies meet in Ottawa to discuss crisis in Venezuela

  04-02-2019 13:58
  OTTAWA — Canada and its Lima Group allies are meeting in Ottawa on Monday to talk about the political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela as European countries began throwing their support behind the country’s interim leader. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is hosting the meeting that comes amid massive protests in Venezuela aimed at […]
  
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• LSSU and Sault Scuba closed due to weather

  04-02-2019 13:57
  Forecasted icy weather conditions today are beginning to prompt closures for today. In addition to school buses, SaultOnline has received notices from both LSSU and Sault Scuba that they will be closed today in hopes of keeping everyone safe with expected hazardous road conditions. Lake Superior State University Campus will be closed Monday, February 4th, due […]
  
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• Important notice facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  04-02-2019 13:36 via twitter.com
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• Canadian Sci-Tech Oscar winners on the science behind blockbuster films

  04-02-2019 13:00
  TORONTO — Martin Scorsese has nothing on Toronto-based graphics researcher Jos Stam. Where “The Departed” director has one Oscar, Stam is about to receive his third on Saturday, for work on an operating system for 3D graphics and special effects that’s been used on major blockbusters including the “Lord of the Rings” films. He’s one […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Freezing drizzle and rain. Expect a daily high of 1C. about - SooToday.com

  04-02-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Freezing drizzle and rain. Expect a daily high of 1C. about  SooToday.comFreezing drizzle and rain. Expect a daily high of 1C.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Feb 4, 2019 6:00 AM - SooToday.com

  04-02-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Feb 4, 2019 6:00 AM  SooToday.comFreezing drizzle and rain. Expect a daily high of 1C.
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! a day ago - SooToday.com

  04-02-2019 12:00
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! a day ago  SooToday.comFreezing drizzle and rain. Expect a daily high of 1C.
  
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• School buses cancelled for Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Temagami, Hearst, etc. - CBC.ca

  04-02-2019 11:27
  School buses cancelled for Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Temagami, Hearst, etc.  CBC.caSchool bus cancellations for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
  
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• Could Be an Icy Monday

  04-02-2019 02:34
  The good news is, Wiarton Willie said we’re in for an early Spring, the bad news is freezing rain to start the new work week. A disturbance that is pushing well above normal temperatures in southern Ontario with temperatures near plus 9c leaves Sault Ste. Marie on the boundary of cooler air to the north […]
  
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• Demolition Starts at Downtown Fire Scene

  04-02-2019 02:24
  Demolition at the scene of a major fire Downtown started quietly Sunday morning. Construction crews started tearing down what was left of two buildings housing various businesses such as a barber shop and comic collectible store. The buildings were destroyed in a fire that began in the early morning hours on Thursday. Sault Ste. Marie […]
  
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