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• Raptors’ championship run challenges Leafs’ fan dominance in Toronto

  27-05-2019 23:18
  TORONTO — Raptors fever has unquestionably seized Toronto as the team makes an unprecedented bid for the NBA championship. As became evident with the hordes of revellers that spilled onto downtown streets following Saturday’s thrilling Game 6 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA’s Eastern Conference final, the prospect of a Canadian team winning […]
  
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• The Ugliness: Ex-Scouts recount stories of abuse - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 22:44
  The Ugliness: Ex-Scouts recount stories of abuse  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSharing their stories doesn't come easily for these middle-aged men. At times, their eyes well up or their voices crack as they describe being sexually abused in ...
  
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• ‘For us, language is intelligence’

  27-05-2019 22:38 via saultstar.com
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• Thank you Ladies’ Night Out Supporters!

  27-05-2019 22:26
  The Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District’s 16th annual Ladies’ Night Out and Luxurious Ladies Raffle raises over $50,000.00 for local services! The event was held at the Grand Gardens North, and attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner and entertainment in a ballroom that was spectacular looking with a gold and white […]
  
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• Toronto police lay nine charges against 25-year-old man in child luring case

  27-05-2019 21:59
  TORONTO — A 25-year-old Toronto man is facing nine charges after a child luring investigation by local police. Investigators allege the man used an unspecified social media platform to lure a 15-year-old child. They say he allegedly extorted and threatened the teen as well as distributed and accessed material depicting child sexual abuse. Police say the suspect […]
  
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• Some tech giants sign onto Canada’s declaration on electoral integrity

  27-05-2019 21:29
  OTTAWA — Facebook and Microsoft have signed onto a declaration promising a dozen initiatives to protect the integrity of the Canadian election this fall — including removing phoney social-media accounts and fake content. But other tech giants like Google and Twitter have not signed on. The “Canada Declaration on Electoral Integrity” is being announced today by Democratic Institutions Minister […]
  
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• Norgoma board and city remain at odds

  27-05-2019 21:19 via saultstar.com
  The MS Norgoma board of directors says the City of Sault Ste. Marie has locked its members out of the vessel while the City counters that is just not true. Read More
  
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• Liberals push forward with ratification of new NAFTA in House of Commons

  27-05-2019 21:15
  OTTAWA — The federal government has moved forward in Parliament with the ratification of the new North American free-trade agreement as the legislative clock ticks towards a summer adjournment and fall election. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a Ways and Means motion in the House of Commons this afternoon to lay the groundwork for […]
  
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• Mayor gets acknowledgement letter from Premier, hopes to hear from MOH soon

  27-05-2019 20:45 via saultstar.com
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has acknowledged the city’s request to build and operate a Level III Withdrawal Management facility in Sault Ste. Marie. Read More
  
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• CBC’s Anna Maria Tremonti steps down as ‘The Current’ host to become podcaster

  27-05-2019 20:29
  TORONTO — Award-winning broadcaster Anna Maria Tremonti is stepping down from her role as host of CBC Radio One’s “The Current” to dive into the digital world of podcasting. Tremonti announced in a news release Monday that she will produce and host new projects for CBC Podcasts, including a one-on-one interview series set to launch this […]
  
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• Sharing some top sloppy joe recipes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 20:07
  Sharing some top sloppy joe recipes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Lynn, I'm looking for some rich and delicious Brownie Recipes. Linda from Missaukee City Tim from Jonesville likes to make his Deluxe Sloppy Joes for a ...
  
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• Roll Call: Noteworthy bills in Michigan Legislature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 20:06
  Roll Call: Noteworthy bills in Michigan Legislature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: This week's Roll Call takes a look at recent noteworthy bills voted on in Lansing.House Bill 4095: Revise foster care home zoning restriction.
  
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• Road Watch: Plank Road improvements continuing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 20:06
  Road Watch: Plank Road improvements continuing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsZone patching is being done on Plank between Sherman and Ostrander Rds. in advance of an asphalt overlay.
  
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• Art Insight Emporium finds new location downtown - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 20:06
  Art Insight Emporium finds new location downtown  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMonroe artist and AIE owner Christy LaRoy has moved her studio and shop to 12 S. Monroe St.
  
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• Ontario Introduces Additional Temporary Measures to Protect Animals

  27-05-2019 19:51
  Today the government introduced amendments to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act to ensure animals remain protected during the transition to an improved animal protection enforcement system. The government has previously committed to a new system that is more robust, transparent, and accountable. This is a temporary measure to […]
  
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• Ontario to end Beer Store deal; would pave the way for beer in corner stores

  27-05-2019 19:43
  TORONTO — The Progressive Conservative government has tabled legislation that would terminate a contract with The Beer Store. The previous Liberal government signed a 10-year deal with the brewers that permitted an expansion of beer and wine sales to hundreds of grocery stores. Premier Doug Ford has indicated he plans to put beer and wine in […]
  
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• NHLer’s visit St. Basil Catholic Elementary

  27-05-2019 19:37
  Students of St. Basil Catholic Elementary Hockey Canada Skills Academy were surprised by two local National Hockey League players on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Colin Miller, Vegas Golden Knights defenceman, and Michael Amadio, Los Angeles Kings forward, paid a visit to students on Thursday to speak about their journey to the NHL and how hard […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: Copper Wire Theft from Bell Tower Site in Huron Shores

  27-05-2019 19:26
  Crime Stoppers and the Thessalon Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft. Between April 4th and April 11th 2019, unknown suspects attended the Bell tower site located at 70 Brownlee Road, Thessalon, Ontario.  The suspects gained entry to the site by cutting the chain linked […]
  
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• Angry voters abandon Conservatives, Labour in UK vote - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 18:42
  Angry voters abandon Conservatives, Labour in UK vote  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe U.K.'s governing Conservative Party was all but wiped out in the election to send lawmakers to Brussels, blamed by angry voters for leading Britain into a ...
  
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• Female Charged with Theft and Forgery

  27-05-2019 18:33
  On May 24th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 35 year old Raya Desmond of Wellington Street East was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft and forgery. It’s alleged between March 1st, 2019 and March 5th, 2019 the accused made 18 transactions with two bank […]
  
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• Elks 341  15u Black Sox Baseball Club sweeps North Bay

  27-05-2019 18:30
  The Elks 341 15u Black Sox  hosted the North Bay Stingers this past weekend at Sinclair Yards. The locals had a success day and ran their overall record to 3-3 with a double header sweep. Game 1:    Soo Black Sox     12        North Bay Stingers    5 Winning Pitcher: Owen Allen  – 3 Innings Pitched with 8 […]
  
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• HOUSTON, Douglas

  27-05-2019 17:33
  Passed away with his family by his side at Algoma Residential Community Hospice, on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Deanna (nee Dalrymple) for 44 years. Loving father of Sarah (Robert), Sherry (William) and Rachel (Will). Cherished Papa of Hannah, Stanley, Heather, Hayley, Douglas, Isabella and Sabria. Predeceased by […]
  
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• Ontario to establish central agency to oversee mental health and addictions care

  27-05-2019 17:12
  TORONTO — Ontario will establish an agency to oversee mental health and addictions care across the province. Attorney General Caroline Mulroney says the current system is fragmented and confusing for patients and their families. She says the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence will be a central point for oversight of care. The agency will […]
  
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• WorkReady skills: Communication and decisiveness - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 15:09
  WorkReady skills: Communication and decisiveness  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: This is the second of a five-part series.West Michigan Works offers workshops designed to help you bring important employable skills to your job ...
  
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• Whiteford FFA slashing prices on greenhouse plants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 15:09
  Whiteford FFA slashing prices on greenhouse plants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPrices have been reduced anywhere from 30 to 50 percent on all items in the greenhouse, said Jake Gust, vocational agriculture instructor and adviser for the ...
  
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• FORECAST: Showers, T-storms by late afternoon - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 15:09
  FORECAST: Showers, T-storms by late afternoon  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIncreasing cloudiness today, May 28, with showers and thunderstorms by late afternoon over western and central lower Michigan.Temperatures today will not be ...
  
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• Competition Performance Products – local manufacturing at it's best - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 15:09
  Competition Performance Products – local manufacturing at it's best  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWe all know of the importance of local business in our hometown communities. All of us probably also know how well the employees of these small businesses ...
  
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• Walk to end ALS

  27-05-2019 14:34 via saultstar.com
  The Walk to End ALS in Sault Ste. Marie will take place on Sat. June 1. Read More
  
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• Transit detour begins Tuesday

  27-05-2019 14:32 via saultstar.com
  City transit is advising users of a detour that will be imposed on its route as a result of the temporary closure on John Street, south of the tracks. Read More
  
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• Sault Not The Only Community Grappling With A New Logo

  27-05-2019 14:04
  The controversy surrounding a new logo and rebranding for Sault Ste. Marie is not unique. The town of Whitby Ontario are going through a similar exercise and getting the same results. According to durhamregion.com , Whitby city council has been working with the same design team that designed the now, infamous logo.  The new Whitby […]
  
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• Gov. Whitmer orders flags lowered for Memorial Day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 13:50
  Gov. Whitmer orders flags lowered for Memorial Day  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, ...
  
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• Today in History May 27 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 13:04
  Today in History May 27  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Monday, May 27, the 147th day of 2019. There are 218 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance. Today's Highlight in History: On May ...
  
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• The meaning of Memorial Day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 11:58
  The meaning of Memorial Day  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThis weekend ends with Memorial Day on Monday, a time when families gather for fun, good food and spending time together. On Monday, we take some time to ...
  
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• Summer meal program starts June 12 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 11:58
  Summer meal program starts June 12 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSturgis Public Schools will provide a summer meal program.
  
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• Dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 11:58
  Dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsVisibility could be close to zero in Monroe County, the National Weather *Service* reports.
  
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• Day camp opens in June - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 11:58
  Day camp opens in June - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCamp Fort Hill Day Camp begins in June. The camp offers five days of making friends, learning new skills, and getting outside to enjoy nature. Activities include ...
  
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• T-bone crash injures man - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 05:10
  T-bone crash injures man  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA yet-to-be-identified man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Jonesville. The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 12 and Maumee Street ...
  
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• Tecumseh Civil War memorial to be rededicated - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Tecumseh Civil War memorial to be rededicated  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTECUMSEH — After a years-long effort to raise funds for its restoration, Tecumseh's Civil War monument will be rededicated Monday as part of the city's ...
  
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• Remembering on Memorial Day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Remembering on Memorial Day  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMemorial Day is a holiday. That strikes me as odd, the word “holiday,” since it's a day to remember those who died while serving in our military. The Department ...
  
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• Home to trucks, SUVs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Home to trucks, SUVs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe U.S. has a distinct predilection for pickups and SUVs. When you search video and photos worldwide, the mix of actual pickups to sedans on the road is ...
  
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• Graduation 2019: Belding High School - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Graduation 2019: Belding High School  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhat are you looking forward to now that you have graduated?“Getting a job and making money.” — Jesus Garcia“Independence mostly. It's nice to be able to ...
  
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• Falkenstein: Howe Military School — a view from Sturgis - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Falkenstein: Howe Military School — a view from Sturgis  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHowe Military School opened 135 years ago. When the school year ends, it will close.
  
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• 'Dog Town' documentary set for premiere - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  'Dog Town' documentary set for premiere - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDog Town," the latest documentary film by Mike Mort, will premiere at 7 p.m. Friday at Sturges-Young Auditorium in Sturgis.
  
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• Bearing one another’s burdens - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Bearing one another’s burdens  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHave you ever gone for a hike? I don't mean a walk, but a hike. The kind of hike where you need to carry a really large and heavy pack? I've been on these sorts ...
  
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• Back in the day: May 24, 1888 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 03:45
  Back in the day: May 24, 1888  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Ionia Sentinel.IONIA, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1888.City and County.Gottlieb Wietzell of Ionia, in attempting to board the east bound freight at Lowell Friday ...
  
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• Scheer accuses Trudeau of ‘stacking the deck’ to get re-elected

  27-05-2019 01:03
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the Liberals’ decision to name an anti-Conservative union to a panel that will decide which media outlets receive government funding is the latest example of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “stacking the deck” in his favour to get re-elected in October. Scheer told The Canadian Press today he believes the decision to […]
  
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• James Burns: All gave, some gave all - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-05-2019 00:41
  James Burns: All gave, some gave all  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA bullet pinged past the soldier's ear as he crouched behind bushes near the frontlines. A soldier near him suddenly lurched forward, letting out a horrible ...
  
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