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• Stelco sees earnings boost from higher prices, demand as tariff costs down

  19-02-2019 23:05
  HAMILTON — Stelco Holdings Inc. says it saw a significant earnings boost in the fourth quarter as both shipments and steel prices rose while it reduced tariff costs. The company says it had a net income of $110 million, or $1.23 per share for the quarter ending Dec. 31, up from $15 million or 21 cents per […]
  
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• Canadian retaliation to U.S. metal tariffs causing pain: ambassador

  19-02-2019 22:50
  OTTAWA — Americans are complaining about the pain caused by Ottawa’s retaliation against the Trump administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs, Canada’s ambassador to the United States says. David MacNaughton was referring to Canada’s imposition of $16.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs on American imports last year after President Donald Trump used a section of U.S. trade law […]
  
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• 2019 Labatt Blue UP Hockey Championship (Pond Hockey) Highlights

  19-02-2019 22:03
  Congratulations to all teams who participated in the 13th annual pond hockey tournament this past weekend! The 2019 Labatt Blue UP Hockey Championship is a 4 day international event held on a series of prepared rinks in downtown St. Ignace on Moran Bay, Lake Huron. It included both men’s and women’s teams. This years tournament […]
  
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• Early indicators suggest a good year for development

  19-02-2019 21:28 via saultstar.com
  Early indicators suggest the construction season in Sault Ste. Marie could be a good one.
  Now that Algoma Steel has emerged from Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings, the city’s planning department says there is a renewed interest in development the community.
  “We’ve seen a renewed interest in the community for large development and that has been missing for the past two years,” said city planning director Don McConnell.
  While city building statistics fo
  
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• BERNARDO, Adamo Batista

  19-02-2019 21:17
  Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 18, 2019 in his 85th year. Born on November 14, 1934 in Italy, Region of Calabria, Province of Cosenza, Municipality of Cleto, Cannavali. Son of the late Vincenzo Bernardo-Ciddio and Antonia Caputo. Beloved husband of his late wife and companion of 50 years, Maria […]
  
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• On Camera: Passing Counterfeit $100 U.S. Bill

  19-02-2019 20:36
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect who is passing counterfeit money. On February 2, 2019 an unknown male attempted to use a counterfeit $100 U.S. bill to purchase tickets while in the Station Mall. The recipient of the $100 bill suspected it was counterfeit […]
  
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• City nets money to take action on climate change

  19-02-2019 20:29 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie has received $125,000 in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Climate Innovation Program.
  The money is to address staffing gaps and increase capacity to adapt to the effects of climate change or reduce greenhouse emissions.
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie will begin a search to fill the full-time position shortly.
  The city is one of 59 communities across the country to receive funding.
  The funding will be used to create activities under FutureSSM’s en
  
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• Pro-pipeline protest convoy reaches Ottawa after rolling across country

  19-02-2019 19:23
  OTTAWA — A convoy of angry Albertans and other westerners rolled up to Parliament Hill Tuesday to protest federal energy and environmental policies. Scores of people gathered in knee-deep snow on the Hill lawn to hear speeches amid concerns the convoy has become a magnet for extremist, anti-immigrant elements. The United We Roll convoy began in Red Deer, Alta., on Valentine’s Day and […]
  
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• Petingalo to get his No. 9 raised to the rafters

  19-02-2019 19:20
  He played five seasons with the Thunderbirds from 2006-2011, and he will now see his number raised to the rafters at the end of this week. On Friday, February 22nd, the Soo Thunderbirds will honour their former captain Jerry Petingalo, who will officially have his No. 9 raised to the rafters at the John Rhodes. […]
  
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• Calling all musicians for the 2019 Summer Concert Series

  19-02-2019 19:18
  The Sault Ste. Marie Recreation and Culture Division is accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Concert Series at the Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion. The Summer Concert Series takes place on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights in July and August weather permitting. A cancellation due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. If you or your […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie awarded grant to take action on climate change and resilience - SaultOnline.com

  19-02-2019 19:06
  Sault Ste. Marie awarded grant to take action on climate change and resilience  SaultOnline.comSault Ste. Marie has been granted $125,000 in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Climate change staff grants initiative to help ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie awarded grant to take action on climate change and resilience

  19-02-2019 19:06
  Sault Ste. Marie has been granted $125,000 in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Climate change staff grants initiative to help address staffing gaps and increase our capacity to adapt to the effects of climate change or reduce greenhouse (GHG) emissions. Sault Ste. Marie is among 59 communities across Canada benefitting from this […]
  
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• Payless to close 248 Canadian stores, saying its ‘ill-equipped’ for market

  19-02-2019 18:13
  TORONTO — Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc. says it will soon file for creditor protection in Canada and close all 2,500 of its North American stores this spring. The Kansas-based company’s chief restructuring officer Stephen Marotta says in a release that the closures are happening because a prior reorganization left the company “ill-equipped” for today’s retail environment with too […]
  
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• Second units policies to be discussed at ShapetheSault open house

  19-02-2019 16:28 via saultstar.com
  A public information session will be held next week for city planners to discuss proposed changes regarding second units that will be incorporated in the ShapetheSault plan.
  The proposed changes to the Official Plan and Zoning bylaw are expected to be introduced to city council in April.
  “The province requires municipalities to permit Second Units in single detached, semi=detached and townhouse dwellings, in both urban and rural areas,” said city planning director Don McConnell.
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• Changes Coming For “Second Units”

  19-02-2019 16:08
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has launched Shape the Sault to create a new Official Plan for our city. As part of Shape the Sault, City staff are proposing changes to the City’s current Official Plan and Zoning By-law to add policies and regulations on ‘Second Units’. Changes are being proposed in advance of […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to collaborate on addiction treatment services - BioSpace

  19-02-2019 16:07
  Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to collaborate on addiction treatment services  BioSpaceCENTER CITY, Minn. and SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation today welcomed the largest tribe east ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to collaborate on addiction treatment services - PRNewswire

  19-02-2019 15:52
  Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to collaborate on addiction treatment services  PRNewswireCENTER CITY, Minn. and SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation today welcomed the largest tribe east ...
  
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• Go “Under the Sea” with Korah Collegiate

  19-02-2019 15:37
  Korah Collegiate and Vocational School is putting on its annual musical this week, and this year’s play takes you under the sea with Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Director and music teacher Denine Williams told SaultOnline that, coincidentally, The Little Mermaid movie is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary, as is she with her employment at Korah, which […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Lifestyles - The Oakland Press

  19-02-2019 15:00
  Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Lifestyles  The Oakland PressSault Ste. Marie doesn't just call itself a winter wonderland, its residents roll out the red carpet for winter and their snow-loving guests.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Lifestyles - Dearborn Press and Guide

  19-02-2019 15:00
  Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Lifestyles  Dearborn Press and GuideSault Ste. Marie doesn't just call itself a winter wonderland, its residents roll out the red carpet for winter and their snow-loving guests.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Life - voicenews.com

  19-02-2019 15:00
  Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Life  voicenews.comSault Ste. Marie doesn't just call itself a winter wonderland, its residents roll out the red carpet for winter and their snow-loving guests.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Life - New Baltimore Voice Newspapers

  19-02-2019 15:00
  Sault Ste. Marie embraces every season | Life  New Baltimore Voice NewspapersSault Ste. Marie doesn't just call itself a winter wonderland, its residents roll out the red carpet for winter and their snow-loving guests.
  
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• A Steep Jump at the Pumps

  19-02-2019 14:44
  The low gas prices we’ve seen over the first month of the year are officially over. Most gas stations in Sault Ste. Marie hiked the cost of unleaded fuel by a whopping 12 cents a litre Tuesday morning. The prices started to escalate Monday when McDougall Energy owned and operated stations made the first jump […]
  
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• Boreal French Immersion Closed

  19-02-2019 13:31
  Boreal French Immersion Public School, including the Day Care will be closed today due to a water main break in the city’s line. In the interest of sanitation and to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, the school is closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience
  
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• Ontario legislature returns after winter break, policing legislation expected

  19-02-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s legislature resumes today with the Progressive Conservative government expected to tackle several issues this session, including changes to policing oversight. The Tories halted laws introduced by the previous Liberal regime to strengthen oversight of law enforcement and redefine officers’ duties, and a government source says legislation on policing is expected to be introduced […]
  
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• Letter: Opinions heavy on snark, light on reason - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-02-2019 09:41
  Letter: Opinions heavy on snark, light on reason - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTwo items, if I may, with regard to the Feb. 15 edition:Bill Whalen's column ("Glowing coverage of Kamala Harris ignores reality") is more a collection of ...
  
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• Berlin Township 1/28/2019 meeting synopsis - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  19-02-2019 07:08
  Berlin Township 1/28/2019 meeting synopsis - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. BERLIN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS 01/28/19. The Regular Meeting of the Berlin Charter Township Board ...
  
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• Family Day The Bushplane Way

  19-02-2019 00:36
  For a ninth year in a row, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre has hosted The Family Day Event, Up and Away! and keeps drawing bigger crowds each year. The Family Day event opened to the public on Monday morning and ran until 4pm featuring crafts, games and interactive displays for young and old and with […]
  
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• Five things you should know about Gerald Butts, following his resignation

  19-02-2019 00:07
  OTTAWA — Gerald Butts resigned Monday as the principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid allegations former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould was pressured by the Prime Minister’s Office not to proceed with a criminal prosecution of Quebec-based engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. Here are five things to know about who he is and what his role has been. […]
  
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