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• Ontario government cutting funding for public health: Cressy

  18-04-2019 23:58
  TORONTO — The chairman of Toronto’s board of health says the province has notified health units across Ontario their funding will be cut immediately as the government makes changes to a cost-sharing arrangement with municipalities. Joe Cressy — who is also a Toronto city councillor — says the cuts will mean Toronto Public Health will lose $1 billion in funding over the next decade and all of Ontario&rsq
  
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• CX Solutions is Coming to Sault Ste. Marie with Over 20 New Positions - SaultOnline.com

  18-04-2019 23:22
  CX Solutions is Coming to Sault Ste. Marie with Over 20 New Positions  SaultOnline.comSault College Employment Solutions is working with CX Solutions to assist them with HR and hiring needs. CX Solutions is expanding its operations and will be ...
  
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• CX Solutions is Coming to Sault Ste. Marie with Over 20 New Positions

  18-04-2019 23:22
  Sault College Employment Solutions is working with CX Solutions to assist them with HR and hiring needs. CX Solutions is expanding its operations and will be opening a Technology Centre of Excellence in Sault Ste. Marie later this year. This will create over 20 new jobs locally with positions for Customer Experience Specialist, Junior Project […]
  
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• Chiefs turn back Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 22:18
  Chiefs turn back Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — The Sault High girls soccer team travelled to Cheboygan Wednesday evening for a game against the Chiefs. In a defensive battle, the Blue ...
  
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• Caught on Camera: Circle K Theft on April 10, 2019

  18-04-2019 20:16
    On April 10, 2019 an unknown male entered Circle K on Boundary Road and selected gatorade, pretzels, and pepperettes for a total of $13.50.   The unknown male left the store walking south on Boundary Road.   Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are looking for your assistance to identify the […]
  
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• ROBERTSON, Clinton Vance

  18-04-2019 20:02
  Passed away peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in his 95th year. Survived by his wife Bernice of 67 years. Father of Lauraine Robertson, Clint (Nicole), and Gill Miller (Ken). Proud grandfather of Alex and Colin Miller, Brittany Wojcieszynski (Pat) and Jake Robertson. Uncle to special nephew Steve Vance (Rosanne) and […]
  
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• Study suggests kids’ television in Canada lacks female representation

  18-04-2019 19:44
  TORONTO — A new study suggests female representation is low in Canadian children’s television, both onscreen and off. The report from the non-profit Center for Scholars and Storytellers looked at a variety of areas of the children’s TV landscape in Canada and the U.S., using data from a sample of programs targeting children up to […]
  
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• Freeland Lands In Sault With NAFTA / Steel On Her Mind

  18-04-2019 19:28
  The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, landed in Sault Ste. Marie this morning at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport – where she was treated to a tour of the facility. Freeland met with Terry Bos, President and CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation. Following that, the Minister was rushed off […]
  
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• Top 1% paid slightly more in taxes after Liberal changes, figures show

  18-04-2019 19:17
  OTTAWA — New federal data suggest Canada’s highest earners paid a slightly greater share of the country’s overall income taxes following Liberal changes designed to make the top one per cent contribute more. The Liberals came to power in 2015 on a signature campaign pledge — dubbed the “middle class tax cut” — to lower the tax rate on the middle income bracket and raise taxes […]
  
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• London, Ont., fire forces students to flea through windows, no major injuries reported

  18-04-2019 19:15
  LONDON, Ont. — Fire officials in London, Ont., say an early morning fire forced 10 international students from their home but did not cause major injuries. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Jack Burt says the fire broke out before 7 a.m. today in a home located above a convenience store and shared by students studying at […]
  
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• 12 writers cope with sexual violence in ‘Whatever Gets You Through’

  18-04-2019 19:09
  TORONTO — For Lauren McKeon, it’s the force of impact between a boxing glove and its target. For Amber Dawn, it’s the reclamation of pleasure through kink. For Alicia Elliott, it’s the intentional act of forgetting. For Gwen Benaway, it’s a love communicated in silence. These are some of the acts of survival shared by the authors […]
  
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• Library services funding cut by half in Ontario budget

  18-04-2019 18:59
  TORONTO — The head of one of the province’s library services says the Ontario government has cut its funding in half. Southern Ontario Library Service CEO Barbara Franchetto says the service will need to cut $1.5 million from its approximately $3 million annual budget this year. She could not immediately say how that will impact service levels or […]
  
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• More tariffs on American goods considered: Freeland

  18-04-2019 18:50
  The federal government is talking with stakeholders, including Algoma Steel, about launching new tariffs against the United States in response to continued American duties on Canadian steel and aluminum.Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland raised the issue when she visited with management and workers at the Sautl Ste. Marie steelmaker on Thursday.“We are actively considering and discussing refreshing our retaliation list,” she told reporters at Algoma. “We’re loo
  
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• Freeland takes the wheel

  18-04-2019 18:50
  Minister of Foreign Affairs takes the drivers seat of a fire truck at Sault Ste. Marie Airport on Thursday morning.
  Freeland visits Algoma Steel in the afternoon.
  Visit www.saultstar.com for more information later today.
   
  
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• Ontario’s challenge of carbon-pricing law wraps up; judges reserve decision

  18-04-2019 18:48
  TORONTO — Ontario’s constitutional challenge to Ottawa’s imposition of a carbon charge was left in the hands of five Appeal Court justices on Thursday after the hearing wrapped up with each side pressing the court to find in its favour. In closing submissions, a federal lawyer warned that climate change posed an urgent threat. Ottawa, she […]
  
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• PAAVILAINEN, Mikael

  18-04-2019 18:29
  Suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 with family by his side. Beloved father of Jessica Paavilainen (John Gibouleau), the late Martti and Nikki Paavilainen. Loving Ukki of Orla and Renna. Predeceased by his parents Anna-Liisa Williams (late John Samuel) and Martti Paavilainen. Brother of Mirjam Rissanen (Matti), Markku Paavilainen (Jean), […]
  
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• EDGAR, Harvey Ray “Reese”

  18-04-2019 18:19
  Born November 22, 1944 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Reese peacefully passed away at home with his beloved family by his side, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the age of 74. Predeceased by his parents Harvey Sr. and Joan Kingston as well as his sister Diane Edgar and grandson Tyrell Alexander. Survived by his forever […]
  
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• HAMILTON, Helen Francis

  18-04-2019 18:16
  Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late John D. Hamilton. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Loving mother of Wayne (Carol), cherished grandmother of Heather (Mark Mauro), and Erin. Devoted great grandmother of Holly (Chris Reid). Will be […]
  
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• Government of Canada investing in safety at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport - Canada NewsWire

  18-04-2019 18:15
  Government of Canada investing in safety at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport  Canada NewsWireSAULT STE. MARIE, ON, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and ...
  
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• Lake trout harvest reduced - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 18:12
  Lake trout harvest reduced  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDelivering news of regulation changes and proposals for consideration, a pair of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologists — Neal Godby ...
  
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• Public Works Phone Lines Down

  18-04-2019 18:10
  The City’s Public Works and Engineering Department is advising residents that its phone lines are currently out of service. It is unknown at this time when the service will be back online. If you would like to contact Public Works to submit a service request, residents are asked to use the City’s online service request […]
  
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• St Patricks suspect previously arrested at other cathedral - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 17:40
  St Patricks suspect previously arrested at other cathedral  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMarc Lamparello, 37, is facing charges including attempted arson and reckless endangerment after his arrest Wednesday night at the New York City landmark, ...
  
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• FutureSSM moves forward with revised budget

  18-04-2019 17:39
  FutureSSM will continue despite the province’s termination of $1.4 million in NOHFC funding.
  City staff received word in March that the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. was cancelling its funding agreement for the project.
  FedNor’s contribution to the project is anticipated to remain at current levels.
  As a result, a revamped budget for the project was presented and approved by council Monday.
  The new budget will retain the staff hired specifically for the FutureSSM project and c
  
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• Alert: Public Works and Engineering phones are down

  18-04-2019 17:09
  PRESS RELEASE
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2019 04 18) – The City’s Public Works and Engineering Department is advising residents that its phone lines are currently out of service. It is unknown at this time when the service will be back online. If you would like to contact Public Works to submit a service request, residents are asked to use the City’s online service request tool at www.saultstemarie.ca/servicerequest.
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie thanks residents for their patience a
  
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• Algoma University Easter Weekend Hours & Closures

  18-04-2019 16:22
  Unless otherwise noted, all Algoma University facilities will be closed during the Easter holiday period. Administrative and faculty offices in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins will be closed in observance of Good Friday, April 19, and Easter Monday, April 22. All offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 as per standard operating hours. […]
  
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• VEER keeps students on academic road

  18-04-2019 15:46
  A short, intense daily exercise program being piloted at a Sault Ste. Marie school is helping students with self-regulation concerns get better focused on their classroom studies, while reducing discipline issues.Vigorous Exercise for Emotional Regulation began in January at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.Six junior students participate with educational assistant Annette Yanni. Primary students will join the program after the Easter long weekend.“We have a long list of students who wa
  
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• Stats Don’t Lie – Seat belts Save Lives

  18-04-2019 15:44
  A 10-year data trend analysis has revealed that 24 per cent of people killed on Ontario Provincial Police-(OPP)-patrolled roads were not wearing a seat belt. The data means that of the 2,483 vehicle occupants who died in collisions between 2009 and 2018, 594 of them were not restrained in the vehicle. Lack of seat belt […]
  
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• Once opens Croswells Broadway season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 15:21
  Once opens Croswells Broadway season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — On a Dublin street, a busker singing a ballad while accompanying himself on guitar attracts the attention of a young Czech woman. She wants to ...
  
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• UMD to host Lake Superior Youth Symposium - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 15:09
  UMD to host Lake Superior Youth Symposium  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Swenson College of Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is hosting an interdisciplinary and immersive experience for youth ...
  
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• Body of missing fisherman recovered - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 15:09
  Body of missing fisherman recovered - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe U.S. Coast Guard has recovered the body of a missing fisherman in Lake Superior. Lt. Daniel Peters of the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the man was found ...
  
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• Federal government extends deadline to make Trans Mountain decision to June 18

  18-04-2019 14:56
  OTTAWA — The federal government is delaying a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18. Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the extended deadline will give the government more time to complete its consultations with Indigenous groups. The National Energy Board endorsed an expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline on Feb. 22, starting […]
  
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• Boman scores twice, but Thunderbirds drop game 3

  18-04-2019 14:40
  After dropping a 7-3 decision to the Hearst Lumberjacks back on Sunday afternoon in game 2 of the NOJHL Final at the John Rhodes, the Soo Thunderbirds were in Hearst on Wednesday night for game 3. Despite outshooting the Lumberjacks 33-30 overall and going 2 for 3 on the power play, the Thunderbirds dropped a […]
  
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• Today in History April 18 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 14:08
  Today in History April 18  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Thursday, April 18, the 108th day of 2019. There are 257 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 18, 1983, 63 people, including 17 ...
  
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• Chiefs turn back Sault - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 09:00
  Chiefs turn back Sault - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — The Sault High girls soccer team travelled to Cheboygan Wednesday evening for a game against the Chiefs. In a defensive battle, the Blue ...
  
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• A sure sign of spring - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 09:00
  A sure sign of spring - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNews of the re-opening of Dairy Queen spread like wildfire throughout the Sault prompting a visit from John Nolan, and a host of others, on Wednesday.
  
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• Bruins hold off Maple Leafs 6-4 to tie series

  18-04-2019 07:44
  TORONTO — David Pastrnak scored twice in quick succession, Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night to tie the first-round series 2-2. Charlie McAvoy had a goal and an assist, Zdeno Chara and Joakim Nordstrom also scored and Tuukka Rask […]
  
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• Izabelle Suzanne Sequin name change - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 06:11
  Izabelle Suzanne Sequin name change - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. MONROE COUNTY. 38th Circuit Court – Family Division. PUBLICATION OF. NOTICE OF ...
  
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• William Konopka trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 06:08
  William Konopka trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Trust. Estate of. WILLIAM KONOPKA. Date of Birth: 5/1/1950. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS:.
  
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• ‘Palm Saturday’ provides help with spring cleaning process - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 06:08
  ‘Palm Saturday’ provides help with spring cleaning process  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSturgis residents who began spring-cleaning were helped Saturday by “Palm Saturday,” a joint effort of Sturgis Ministerial Association and the city of Sturgis.
  
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• Mable Marie Skillman notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 06:08
  Mable Marie Skillman notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. COUNTY OF MONROE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Estate. FILE NO. 2019-0154- ...
  
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• Berlin Township 3/25/2019 meeting synopsis - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 06:08
  Berlin Township 3/25/2019 meeting synopsis - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. BERLIN CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS 03/25/19. The Regular Meeting of the Berlin Charter Township Board ...
  
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• The normal persons guide to the Mueller report - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 05:41
  The normal persons guide to the Mueller report  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHere's an overview of Thursday's release, that covers the basic whos, whats, whens and whys for a framework for understanding a complex document and a ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana - 9&10 News

  18-04-2019 04:27
  Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana  9&10 NewsAnother tribe in Northern Michigan has taken a step toward legalizing recreational marijuana on their reservation. Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians ...
  
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• Northmen take two against Sault - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 03:27
  Northmen take two against Sault - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPETOSKEY — The Petoskey Northmen limited Sault High to just three hits, sweeping a baseball doubleheader Tuesday at Turcott Field. Petoskey won the first ...
  
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• Mueller report release spirals into political gamesmanship - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-04-2019 02:55
  Mueller report release spirals into political gamesmanship  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAfter nearly two years of waiting, America will get some answers straight from Robert Mueller— but not before President Donald Trump's attorney general has his ...
  
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• Freedom Sisters Host Meet & Greet

  18-04-2019 01:55
  The Freedom Sisters of Sault Ste Marie are excited to announce  their first Annual Meet & Greet Information Night! “We are currently looking for new members for our organization, and would love the opportunity to meet with local residents.” stated a press release Wednesday. Freedom Sisters Sault Ste Marie is a grassroots organization, comprised of […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Cody Alexander Boissoneau

  18-04-2019 01:41
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Cody Alexander Boissoneau, 20, who is wanted for: CC 403(1) (D) PERSONATION CC 430 (4) MISCHIEF CC 733.1 (1) BREACH OF PROBATION CC 145 (2) (B) FAIL TO ATTEND COURT If you know where we can find […]
  
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• Two arrested following string of threats against Thunder Bay, Ont., schools

  18-04-2019 00:26
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two people have been arrested after a string of anonymous threats to schools in Thunder Bay, Ont., led to regular disruptions to classes, police announced Wednesday. Police received at least 13 threats to schools between mid-February and mid-April, most targeting Hammarskjold High School, Lakehead Public Schools has said. In 11 of those cases the […]
  
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