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• Federal public prosecutor asks court to strike SNC-Lavalin plea for deal

  08-02-2019 23:52
  OTTAWA — The federal director of public prosecutions is officially asking a court to toss out a plea from SNC-Lavalin to spare the company from criminal proceedings. The director’s court filing represents yet another twist in a dispute at the heart of high-profile allegations the Prime Minister’s Office leaned on former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene on […]
  
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• ‘I’m lucky and fortunate’

  08-02-2019 23:35 via saultstar.com
  Forgetting is not in the cards for Eva Charsley.
  With the Humboldt Broncos bus crash tragedy once again in the news — transport driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu pleaded guilty in January to 16 charges of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily injury — Charsley is reminded of her own horrifying encounter with a transport last September.
  On Sept. 11, the Elliot Lake woman’s car was rear ended by a transport while stopped at a c
  
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• O’Neill replaces Wray in top post

  08-02-2019 23:31 via saultstar.com
  WAWA — The municipality has recruited a new CAO/treasurer.
  In a special meeting on Thursday, council decided to hire senior economic development head Maury O’Neill for the position, which until recently, was held by Chris Wray.
  “Maury brings a wealth of experience and skill to the position,” said Mayor Ron Rody in a press release.
  “Municipal council is very pleased to have her join the Municipality of Wawa as CAO. Her background, knowledge, leadership style and comm
  
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• Trudeau Liberals face pushback on Indigenous child welfare legislation

  08-02-2019 23:15
  OTTAWA — The federal government is working “day and night” to ensure concerns over proposed welfare legislation to benefit Indigenous children are taken seriously to enable the bill to be introduced soon, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan said Friday. It would be unhelpful and “entirely disrespectful” if the concerns were not heard, O’Regan said in an interview, adding the government […]
  
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• SnowMadness Relay and Tug of War Events Cancelled

  08-02-2019 22:48
  Bon Soo organizers would like to advise the public that the SnowMadness Relay and Tug of War Events which were scheduled for 5:30 PM on Queen Street East are cancelled due to weather conditions. A portion of Queen Street East was also scheduled to be closed off to accommodate the events which will no longer […]
  
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• Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie

  08-02-2019 22:39
  Today, Ross Romano, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced an investment of more than $1.3 million in 46 Northern Ontario Internship Program positions. “Attracting and retaining graduates strengthens the North’s competitive advantage and sends a strong signal that Northern Ontario is open for business.” – Parliamentary Assistant Romano They […]
  
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• Microsoft offers online protection to politicos amid pre-election security fears

  08-02-2019 22:21
  OTTAWA — As a federal election approaches, Microsoft is offering advanced online threat-detection tools to Canadian political candidates and parties to shore up their cyberdefences. Microsoft’s AccountGuard, designed to warn customers about cyberthreats — including attacks by nation-states — will be provided free to registered parties at the federal and provincial level, think-tanks and democracy advocacy organizations that already use the [&
  
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• Shadows screens opioid documentary

  08-02-2019 22:17 via saultstar.com
  Bill MacPherson wants more people to talk about opioid addiction.The co-director of Shadows in the Mind Film Festival selected Do No Harm: The Opioid Epidemic to screen at the 20th annual festival on Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at The Grand Theatre.A panel discussion follows the screening of the television documentary that’s narrated by Ed Harris (Apollo 13, The Truman Show).“We’re not here to lay blame. We’re here to find solutions,” MacPherson told The Sault Star on Frid
  
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• Cutting Red Tape to Bring New Studded Tires to Market

  08-02-2019 22:07
  The Ontario government is providing drivers in the province with more options by allowing newer models of studded tires to be sold in Northern Ontario. Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Kinga Surma and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, were at Kal Tire in North Bay today to announce that Ontario is changing a regulation […]
  
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• NHL stars play in Sault

  08-02-2019 21:13 via saultstar.com
  Wendel Clark, Theo Fleury and Curtis Joseph hit the ice at GFL Memorial Gardens as part of a NHL alumni team.The retired greats, part of Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit, face off against law enforcement officers in support of Special Olympics on Feb. 18.Doors open at 1 p.m. The game follows at 2 p.m.For tickets, call 844-363-0500 or online at ww.benefithockey.com
  Individual admission is $22. Discounts are available for purchases of three or more tickets.
  
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• Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie - Government of Ontario News

  08-02-2019 21:11
  Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie  Government of Ontario NewsToday, Parliamentary Assistant Ross Romano announced an investment of more than $1.3 million in 46 Northern Ontario Internship Program positions.
  
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• DUMANSKI, Bernard

  08-02-2019 21:11
  It is with heavy hearts that Tisha (Sean Burns) and Rob Dumanski (Lianne) announce the passing of their loved father Bernard James. Bernie, 78, passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on February 6, 2019 with his beloved wife Audrey (nee Mador) by his side. Left to grieve their proud Poppa are twins Wyatt […]
  
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• Paramedics Work In Vein To Become Better

  08-02-2019 20:07
  The 13 recently hired paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie have upgraded their skill level to include intravenous (IV) initiation. Paramedics have been practicing this skill in the Sault since 2009. This increased skill allows the paramedic to administer fluids to the patient in certain medical emergencies and gives them the option of an additional route […]
  
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• Power restored in the Fort Creek, Industrial Court and Old Goulais Bay Road areas

  08-02-2019 19:50
  The PUC would like to advise the public that power has been restored to 1,114 customers previously affected by an unplanned power outage in the following areas: Fort Creek Area Industrial Courts A & B Old Goulais Bay Road north of Third Line This is a description of an unplanned power interruption(s) that recently affected […]
  
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• Power restored to Third Line north to city limit and east of Maki Rd.

  08-02-2019 19:45
  The PUC would like to advise the public that power has been restored to 1,114 customers previously affected by an unplanned power outage in the following areas: Third Line north to city limit east of Maki Road Maki Road north to Lakeshore Drive south of Second Line west of Allen’s Side Road to Airport Road […]
  
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• McCulloch brings tales to Sault

  08-02-2019 19:40 via saultstar.com
  Bruce McCulloch, from The Kids in the Hall, brings his Tales of Bravery and Stupidity to Sault Ste. Marie next month.
  The author of Let’s Start a Riot appears at Sault Community Theatre Centre on March 9.
  Tickets go on sale Monday. Seats cost $35, plus surcharge, and are on sale at Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall or online at www.saultctc.ca“The title Tales of Bravery and Stupidity is really about my personality,” McCulloch told Postmedia Network in a recent interv
  
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• Council set to raise parking violation fines

  08-02-2019 19:32 via saultstar.com
  Parking fines in Sault Ste. Marie are going up.
  City council will be asked Monday to approve a new parking fine structure for the city that puts its fines in line with other municipalities of similar size.
  Currently a $10 fine is set for parking at an expired metre and that could increase to $25.  A discount of $5 would be realized if the fine payment  is made within  seven days.
  Parking in a handicapped spot would net you a $350 fine, but remain at the current $300 if paid within
  
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• Shadows of the Mind Film Festival Officially Releases Roster of Films

  08-02-2019 19:23
  The Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is excited to announce this year’s lineup featuring 28 select films from around the world, set to screen Feb. 23rd to March 3rd, 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary the festival will kick–off with a Gala Celebration and Fundraiser event featuring the locally […]
  
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• Fireworks competition downsized

  08-02-2019 19:22 via saultstar.com
   
  It’s not quite the bang Mark Varrin was looking for, but he’ll still make some noise later this month.Varrin wanted to bring an international fireworks exhibition to Sault Ste. Marie in late February. His goal was to feature teams from different countries over several nights.A crowdfunding campaign to raise $22,000 to cover costs for at least one night fizzled, raising just $220 from four donors.But Varrin says he has enough personal and corporate support to cover the roughly
  
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• Do You Know What February 11th Is?

  08-02-2019 19:21
  February 11 is 211 Day across North America. To mark this day, United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District and the 211 Ontario helpline is asking residents to make the right call if they want or need non-emergency help by dialing 2-1-1. 211’s experts make sense of social, health and government services information that […]
  
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• Kira and Aaron Were a BLAST !

  08-02-2019 18:47
  Aaron Pritchett with special guest Kira Isabella rocked the Soo Blaster venue Wednesday night to a large and very appreciative crowd. Having only attended one country show (Brad Paisley) in my existence and leaning on the side of rock music, I was quite surprised at the performance and energy exerted by Aaron, Kira, and the rest […]
  
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• Leadership Roles with the Canadian Cancer Society

  08-02-2019 18:15
  As you may or may not be aware, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting Relay For Life once again on Friday, June 7th, 2019.  Our Volunteer led Committee has expanded exponentially this year to make this year one of our best yet!  Having said that, however, we do have two key vacancies that we are […]
  
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• Children’s Aid Society of Algoma Due To Weather

  08-02-2019 18:12
  Please be advised that the offices of the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma will be closing today at noon. This includes the offices in Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Blind River and Elliot Lake. Should you need to report the abuse, neglect or maltreatment of a child, please call 1-888-414-3571 or 705-949-0162 and make the report […]
  
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• Sault first to offer Start-up Visa program for entrepreneurs

  08-02-2019 17:34 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie is the first Northern Ontario city to offer the federal government’s Start-up Visa program.
  The program is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs who want to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada.
  The Economic Development Corporation is now certified under the program and the designation allows the organization to deliver the program.
  “This is another tool in our efforts to attract foreign entrepreneurs and investment to our city,” said Dan Holling
  
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• North American stock markets in the red, loonie edges higher after jobs report

  08-02-2019 17:20
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit decline in late-morning trading as the Toronto market was hit by broad-based weakness and U.S. markets sank into the red. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 124.22 points at 15,579.14. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 266.10 points at 24,903.43. The S&P […]
  
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• 'Kids in the Hall' alumnus to perform in Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  08-02-2019 17:15
  'Kids in the Hall' alumnus to perform in Sault Ste. Marie  SooToday.comTickets for Bruce McCulloch's 'Tales of Bravery and Stupidity' tour stop go on sale Monday.
  
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• Your Morning News

  08-02-2019 17:10
  Here is your morning newscast. Did you know that local video news has returned to Sault Ste Marie? ONNtv is Sault Ste Marie’s Local streaming television station. Look what else is on later today. 1PM         MY FAVORITE MARTIAN 1:30pm    NEWS DESK 2:30pm    INVISIBLE MAN 3pm         NEWS DESK 4pm       […]
  
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• Bruce McCulloch In The Sault March 9th

  08-02-2019 17:02
  Kids in the Hall alumnus Bruce McCulloch is coming to Sault Ste. Marie on March 9th with is one man show “Tales of Bravery and Stupidity” at the Sault Community Theatre. Part stand up, part storytelling it looks at some of the bravely stupid things that McCulloch has done, and things we all do as […]
  
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• Bum Slides Closed Again

  08-02-2019 16:49
  The Bon Soo Committee has inform SaultOnline.com that the bum slides at the Machine Shop are closed for the day and night due to weather. The Bon Soo bum Slides are cancelled for the day including all school visits because of poor weather and icy conditions. They hope to be open tomorrow starting at 11 […]
  
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• Gloves missing, woman charged

  08-02-2019 16:16 via saultstar.com
  A woman was caught red-handed when a pair of gloves went missing in Elliot Lake.An employee of a grocery store on Hillside Drive North put the gloves on a window ledge on Feb. 2. He went outside to put salt at the store entrance, Ontario Provincial Police say. When he returned, the gloves were gone. He spoke to an older couple who were in the area. A woman said she didn’t see the gloves.Video surveillance was viewed. The female was allegedly seen putting the handwear in her grocery bag.Mon
  
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• Running, cycling to help mental health needs

  08-02-2019 15:50 via saultstar.com
  Sonny Spina is getting back on his bike to raise cash for charity.When he chaired United Way of Sault Ste. Marie’s 2018 campaign, he launched Pedals for Possibilities. Spina cycled 283 kilometres in Wawa, Elliot Lake and the Sault and raised more than $100,000.Chair of Algoma Family Services Foundation for three years, Spina is now preparing for duathlons, a combination of cycling and running, at the Sault’s four high schools in May and June. Through DU283, the Sault Ste. Marie Polic
  
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• Snow Squall Warning Issued For Most of the Day

  08-02-2019 15:48
  9:01 AM EST Friday 08 February 2019 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Snow squalls with blowing snow will continue […]
  
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• Due to the weather, the main entrance to the @GFLGardens is closed today. Those wanting to access the building are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-02-2019 15:37 via twitter.com
  Due to the weather, the main entrance to the @GFLGardens is closed today. Those wanting to access the building are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Watch The Polar Bear Swim ONNtv !

  08-02-2019 15:00
  If you can’t make it down to Bellevue Park to witness the annual Polar Bear Swim we have some good news for you.  Viewers can catch a special Polar Bear Swim broadcast ONNtv at 3pm Sunday (it will also repeat at 9pm Sunday as well)  The special broadcast will also be made available as a […]
  
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• SSMEDC offering Start-up Visa program to foreign entrepreneurs

  08-02-2019 14:23
  Sault Ste. Marie is now the first community in Northern Ontario to offer the federal government’s Start-up Visa program. The recently-announced initiative is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada. This local opportunity was developed by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation. Over the past several months, its […]
  
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• UPDATED: Power Outage Friday Morning Affects Over 700

  08-02-2019 12:35
  Update2 : Fort Creek Dr, Westridge and Cabot Cr are still without power as crew investigate. Update1: Crews have restored customers on Third Line East, Industrial Courts A and B, Greenfield Subdivison and Old Goulais Bay road. Fork Creek area remains off while crews investigate further PUC report that there is an unplanned power outage […]
  
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• Pending Storm Closes LSSU Again

  08-02-2019 11:36
  Campus will be closed today, February 8, due to the predicted blizzard conditions and dangerous road conditions.  All classes are canceled. All academic buildings including labs, and offices will be closed. Only essential personnel shall report to work.  
  
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• Serial killer Bruce McArthur to be sentenced today

  08-02-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Serial killer Bruce McArthur is set to be sentenced today. The 67-year-old self-employed landscaper pleaded guilty last week to murdering eight men with ties to Toronto’s gay village. The Crown is seeking a life sentence with no chance of parole for 50 years. The defence has asked that sentences for all eight first-degree […]
  
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• Virginia lieutenant governor wants accusations investigated - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-02-2019 09:00
  Virginia lieutenant governor wants accusations investigated - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsVirginia's embattled lieutenant governor on Saturday called for authorities, including the FBI, to investigate sexual assault allegations made against him while ...
  
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• Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie - ontario.ca

  08-02-2019 09:00
  Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie  ontario.caToday, Parliamentary Assistant Ross Romano announced an investment of more than $1.3 million in 46 Northern Ontario Internship Program positions.
  
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• Calls mount for Virginia lieutenant governor's resignation - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-02-2019 09:00
  Calls mount for Virginia lieutenant governor's resignation - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCalls were mounting for Virginia's lieutenant governor to resign Saturday, at the tail end of an astonishing week that saw the state's top three elected officials ...
  
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• Blue HELP conference on its way to Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-02-2019 09:00
  Blue HELP conference on its way to Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRecognizing there is a need for all first responders and their significant others, Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bitnar is seeking sponsorships for a two day Blue ...
  
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• ‘Aladdin Jr.’ is coming to Sault Ste. Marie April 11-14 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-02-2019 09:00
  ‘Aladdin Jr.’ is coming to Sault Ste. Marie April 11-14  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAladdin Jr.” is coming April 11-14. This is Soo Youth Theatre's fifth year of producing junior musicals. We started in 2014 with “Annie Jr.,” 2015 with “Beauty and ...
  
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• School's in for PLATO Testing hopefuls

  08-02-2019 01:35 via saultstar.com
  PLATO Testing’s commitment to hire 57 employees over three years will help Batchewana First Nation contribute to diversification efforts in Sault Ste. Marie and area, Chief Dean Sayers says.He’s aware of at least two of his members being part of the first class of 12. They will be trained for the testing solutions firm that plans to offer lottery and gaming software testing in Sault Ste. Marie. Four months of classroom instruction is followed by a two-month internship.Successful grad
  
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• Bon Soo SnowMadness Lip Sync Battle 2019

  08-02-2019 00:25
  Bon Soo SnowMadness teams converged on the Machine Shop last evening to continue a long standing tradition… The Lip Sync Battles! The evening began with team Kiss Country bargaining for the return of their flag after team BRO “very easily” managed to swipe it during a previous event. A deal was struck for $500 worth […]
  
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• Night school classes at St. Mary’s College Cancelled

  08-02-2019 00:02
  The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board would like to advise students that night school classes are cancelled due weather conditions and rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
  
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