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• Report: Trump considers adding immigration czar - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 23:26
  Report: Trump considers adding immigration czar  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering bringing on a "border" or "immigration czar" to coordinate the president's immigration policies across ...
  
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• VAES, Abbie

  01-04-2019 22:55
  It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Abbie, surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice. We take great comfort knowing he is now reunited with his beloved wife of over 50 years, Lois (February 21, 2019). Loving father of David Ferguson (Barb), […]
  
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• LTC announces creation of Forslund Dix Nature Preserve - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 22:26
  LTC announces creation of Forslund Dix Nature Preserve  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLittle Traverse Conservancy is pleased to announce the creation of the Forslund Dix Point Nature Preserve, on the northwestern tip of Drummond Island.
  
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• Canada warming twice as fast as rest of the world, scientific report shows

  01-04-2019 22:14
  OTTAWA — Canada is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the world and that warming is “effectively irreversible,” a new scientific report from Environment and Climate Change Canada says. Warming is happening even faster in winter, leaving southern Canadians with more winter rainfall and northern Canadians with melting permafrost and less sea ice. The Arctic […]
  
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• Police charge four men from same eastern Ontario family with historical sexual assaults

  01-04-2019 22:03
  ROCKLAND, Ont. — Police in eastern Ontario say they’ve charged four members of the same family in a series of historical sexual assaults that allegedly took place over a span of 17 years. Provincial police say there were multiple victims in the various alleged incidents, which they say occurred between 1974 and 1991. They declined […]
  
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• Biden team blasts trolls amid scrutiny over behavior - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 22:03
  Biden team blasts trolls amid scrutiny over behavior  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe statements came on a day in which a second woman said Biden had acted inappropriately.
  
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• Sault man faces stunt driving charge

  01-04-2019 21:38 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was allegedly driving well over the speed limit on Highway 400 in Carling Township on Sunday.Adam Cassar, 23, was charged with race a motor vehicle-excessive speed and driving without insurance.His court date is April 30 in Parry Sound.Cassar’s vehicle was impounded and licence suspended, both for seven days.
  
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• Trump pressure on Cuba could hit Canadian companies, business leaders warn

  01-04-2019 21:37
  OTTAWA — Business leaders are warning that the Trump administration’s threat to tighten the U.S. embargo on Cuba could sideswipe Canadian companies that are doing business on the Caribbean island. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is worried that the United States could enact a never-before-used section of the 1996 Helms Burton Act that […]
  
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• Bank of Canada’s Poloz leaves out reference to future rate hikes from speech

  01-04-2019 21:19
  OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will deliver a speech Monday that makes no mention of future interest rate increases at a time when the country is grappling with both domestic and global economic challenges. With increasing concerns about global trade wars and heightened caution from other central banks, markets will scrutinize Poloz’s remarks in Iqaluit, Nunavut, for clues about the path o
  
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• Ontario men nabbed in massive cocaine bust in Newfoundland and Labrador

  01-04-2019 21:04
  ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Two Ontario men are among five charged in one of the largest cocaine seizures in Newfoundland and Labrador history. The RCMP say nine kilograms of cocaine had been hidden on a freight truck, but the trucking company was unaware of it. They say the cocaine was headed for the province’s streets, where they estimate […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: Batchawana First Nations Break and Enter

  01-04-2019 20:51
  Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a Break Enter and Theft. Between March 15 and March 18 2019, unknown suspects attended a residence on Superior Street, Batchawana First Nation, Ontario. The Suspects walked to the rear of the residence and gained entry by breaking […]
  
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• ROGERS, (nee Peplow), Dianne

  01-04-2019 20:34
  ~November 2, 1946 – March 30, 2019~ After a very short but courageous battle with cancer, Diane has went to heaven to join her parents, Sydney and Christina Peplow. Beloved mother of Jennifer Rogers and Michael Lemercierduquesnay. Adored nanu of Justin and Jordyn Rogers. Sister of the late Richard (Joanne) Peplow, the late Heather Thurlow, […]
  
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• One dead, one in critical condition after plane crash north of Kenora: police

  01-04-2019 20:17
  KENORA, Ont. — Police in northern Ontario say one person is dead and another is in serious condition after a small plane crashed north of Kenora, Ont. Provincial police say the crash took place on Saturday afternoon on Snowshoe Lake, about 63 kilometres north of Kenora. They say the remoteness of the site made it […]
  
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• Roll Call: Noteworthy bills introduced in Legislature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 19:48
  Roll Call: Noteworthy bills introduced in Legislature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: The legislature is on a two-week spring break. Rather than votes this report contains some interesting or noteworthy recent bill introductions.
  
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• OUTSTANDING READERS - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 19:48
  OUTSTANDING READERS  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHide caption. Will Carleton Academy recently honored its outstanding readers of the month for February. Those students are pictured with their teachers.
  
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• Local students portray historical figures with living museum - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 19:48
  Local students portray historical figures with living museum  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsStudents from Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools were among those participating in Monroe County Museum's annual 'living museum' shows this spring.
  
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• MICELI, Gloria (nee Crocco)

  01-04-2019 19:47
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Alfred for 63 years. Cherished mother of Marty (Theresa Morin) (former spouse Joanne Premo), Tonimarie Brownell (former spouse Jeff) and Sherrie. Proud grandmother of Phalen Dudman (Mitch), Dakota Riggins (Stephanie Gay) and […]
  
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• ANGECONEB, Keith William Morris

  01-04-2019 19:44
  April 8, 1975 – March 30, 2019 ~ Keith Angeconeb, in his 44th year, began his journey home to the Creator, peacefully at the Sudbury Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Keith is survived by his loving daughter Elizabeth Jean Maureen, his beloved partner Christine Frenette and loving mother Elizabeth (Betty)Angeconeb (nee Trudeau).  […]
  
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• Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 19:38
  Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week seeking special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as the Justice Department ...
  
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• “Twin Peaks” Star Really Likes The Sault

  01-04-2019 19:24
  We already know what’s great about Sault Ste. Marie, but it’s always nice to hear from others how much they like the “Soo” Kyle MacLachlan, who stars in the tv series Twin Peaks is one of them. MacLachlan was in Sault Ste. Marie during the Summer of 2017 to film the Canadian feature, “Giant Little […]
  
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• Declining opioids - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 19:20
  Declining opioids  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNonopioid directive form helps fight opioid epidemic by allowing patients to notify health professionals they don't want opioids.
  
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• Letter: Opposition to proposed 12 Storey Apartment Complex

  01-04-2019 18:12
  My name is Tova Arbus; I reside at 94 Lansdowne Avenue, the large property directly across from the north/west corner of the designated property. The proposed building would be right across from me, easily visible from both my backyard and house windows. I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed re-zoning and development […]
  
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• CWD identified in a Montcalm County farmed deer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 18:10
  CWD identified in a Montcalm County farmed deer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural and Development and Natural Resources have confirmed chronic wasting disease in a two-year-old female ...
  
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• Official: Trump team overruled 25 security clearance denials - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 17:47
  Official: Trump team overruled 25 security clearance denials  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTricia Newbold, an 18-year government employee who oversees the issuance of clearances for some senior White House aides, says she compiled a list of at ...
  
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• MENDICINO, Gayle

  01-04-2019 16:56
  It is with great sadness the family of Gayle Mendicino shares of her passing on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Gayle is the much loved and amazing mother of Larissa McCorkell (Sean) and Lauren Werth (Philip). Guardian angel of her three granddaughters Haleigh, Phoebe and Paisley. Cherished sister of Roberta Theisen (Michael) and the late Ralph Mendicino. Beloved daughter […]
  
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• Windsor Park Hotel For Sale Again

  01-04-2019 16:55
  One of the city’s most iconic buildings is up for sale again. The Windsor Park Hotel is being sold with an asking price of just under $1 million dollars. The listing was posted over the weekend. The hotel, which dates back to the late 1800’s has just over 70,000 square feet with nine storeys and […]
  
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• Mozambique races to contain cholera, vaccines will help - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 16:55
  Mozambique races to contain cholera, vaccines will help  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMozambican and international health workers raced on Monday to contain the outbreak of cholera in the cyclone-hit city of Beira, where the cases of the disease ...
  
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• FURGIUELE, Giuseppe (Joe)

  01-04-2019 16:52
  1936-2019 ~ Giuseppe passed away peacefully on Friday March 29, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital. He was born in the town of Dipignano, Cosenza Italy, to the late Angelo and Rosina Furgiuele. Giuseppe immigrated to Canada and settled in Sault Ste. Marie where he met the love of his life, Paola. They were married […]
  
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• Test Drive: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 16:06
  Test Drive: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry Price: $24295Price as Tested: $39890This week we're behind the wheel of Volkswagen's new generation 2019 Tiguan SEL Premium, listed as a small ...
  
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• Thunderbirds drop game 2 of the West Division Final in overtime

  01-04-2019 14:45
  After opening up the West Division Final with a 4-1 win on Saturday night, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action twenty four hours later and were looking to go up 2-0 in the series against the Rayside Balfour Canadians. Despite outshooting the Canadians 35-22 overall, the Thunderbirds dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to […]
  
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• Critics raise concerns about Michigans gambling blacklist - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 13:58
  Critics raise concerns about Michigans gambling blacklist  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCritics are questioning whether Michigan's voluntary gambling blacklist is an effective way to prevent problematic betting since many Detroit casinos aren't able ...
  
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• FORECAST: Mostly sunny, becoming cloudy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 13:08
  FORECAST: Mostly sunny, becoming cloudy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for the Holland area for today, April 1, calls for increasing cloudiness through the day and cool temperatures. A high ...
  
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• Another View: War against ISIS ends with lessons - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 13:08
  Another View: War against ISIS ends with lessons  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe following appeared March 25 in The Washington Post: The recent capture of the last territory controlled by the Islamic State was far from a final victory over ...
  
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• MEDIA ADVISORY: Sault Ste. Marie community and labour activists meet to forge their resistance to Ontario PC government policies - GlobeNewswire

  01-04-2019 12:00
  MEDIA ADVISORY: Sault Ste. Marie community and labour activists meet to forge their resistance to Ontario PC government policies  GlobeNewswireSAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, April 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There is a lot at stake for Ontario under the Ford government. Labour and community allies ...
  
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• Ontario cannabis stores set to open today, but not all ready to go

  01-04-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s first brick-and-mortar cannabis stores are set to open today, but it’s unclear just how many will be ready to serve customers. The Progressive Conservative government had planned to have 25 stores across the province launch today, but some are still working through a lengthy approval process. Recreational cannabis has so far only […]
  
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• Winter Farmer’s Market continues in Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  Winter Farmer’s Market continues in Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Winter Farmer's Market at the Bayliss Public Library continues through May 4. The market features food and items grown or made in the Eastern Upper ...
  
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• Walworth sees no big issues in LSSU’s budget - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  Walworth sees no big issues in LSSU’s budget  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLake Superior State University's 2018-19 general fund revenues are holding pretty close to expectations, according to a key administrator. Vice-President for ...
  
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• Sign of spring - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  Sign of spring  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan State Police from the Sault Post keep a watchful eye on the I-75 Business Spur headquarters annually awaiting the first sign of spring which arrives in ...
  
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• Perch, lake trout limits reduced - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  Perch, lake trout limits reduced  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWith the 2018 fishing license officially expiring on Sunday, the 2019 Michigan Fishing Guide reveals there are a number of new regulations that will have an ...
  
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• Air service provider resolves issue with FAA - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  Air service provider resolves issue with FAA  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe issue plaguing an air *service* provider in Mackinac County has been resolved and the company is once again fully operational, according to its owner.
  
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• A bird’s eye view - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 09:00
  A bird’s eye view  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAerial footage, captured by a drone flying over Sault Ste. Marie City Hall property this weekend, shows the downbound Victory Tugboat accompanying the ...
  
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• County public defenders caseload exceeds 1,100 in 2018 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 07:11
  County public defenders caseload exceeds 1,100 in 2018  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's note: This is a periodic look at some of the facts and figures behind local government. BACKGROUND: The Lenawee County Public Defender's Office ...
  
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• Bedford Township Housing Commission light replacement - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 07:11
  Bedford Township Housing Commission light replacement - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP HOUSING COMMISSION. PARKING LOT LIGHT REPLACEMENT. Sealed proposals will be received at ...
  
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• Raise the Flag for Autism Awareness Sault Ste. Marie (2019-04-02) - SaultOnline.com

  01-04-2019 03:25
  Raise the Flag for Autism Awareness Sault Ste. Marie (2019-04-02)  SaultOnline.comAutism Ontario Sault Ste Marie invites you to join Mayor Christian Provenzano and members of City Council to Raise the Flag in recognition of World Autism ...
  
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• Canadian Screen Awards kick off with comedy sketch and brisk, hostless format

  01-04-2019 02:38
  TORONTO — The Canadian Screen Awards kicked off in quippy Canuck style Sunday with a comedy sketch on homegrown celebrities involving the cast of “Baroness von Sketch Show,” singer Jann Arden and actor Jerry O’Connell. The “Baroness” women — in the vino-guzzling personas of their Red Wine Ladies sketches — were imbibing and gossiping about Canadian stars in a backstage lounge […]
  
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• Canada marks fifth anniversary of end of Afghanistan mission

  01-04-2019 00:40
  OTTAWA — When the Sept. 11 terror attacks hit the World Trade Centre towers in 2001, Anita Cenerini says her son, Thomas Welsh, knew right away he would likely be shipped off to war. He had joined the Canadian Forces just one month prior, so his mother tried to reassure him. “I was afraid for him […]
  
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• Box Office: Live-action Dumbo struggles to soar - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-04-2019 00:27
  Box Office: Live-action Dumbo struggles to soar  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLOS ANGELES — Disney's "Dumbo" isn't exactly taking flight at the North American box office the way its other live-action remakes of animated classics have.
  
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