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• Hunger Games prequel novel coming in 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 23:38
  Hunger Games prequel novel coming in 2020  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA decade after seemingly wrapping up "The Hunger Games," Suzanne Collins is bringing readers back to Panem. A prequel, set 64 years before the beginning ...
  
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• Long-time city employee named new CAO

  17-06-2019 23:22 via saultstar.com
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• One Person Dead in Cathcart Street Fire

  17-06-2019 23:10
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious fire in the 500 block of Cathcart Street. One person who was in the building at the time of the fire has died. The cause of death is unknown at this time. The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has been called in to assess the […]
  
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• Tom Treece: Women’s game against Thailand worth celebrating - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 22:54
  Tom Treece: Women’s game against Thailand worth celebrating  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTom kept his former coach's perspective while watching the international soccer game.
  
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• Police probe fatal fire

  17-06-2019 22:35 via saultstar.com
  Police are probing a suspicious fire in the 500 block of Cathcart Street in which one person in the building at the time has died.Read More
  
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• Algoma University Receives Ontario Historical Society Indigenous History Award

  17-06-2019 22:13
  Uniquely located on the site of the former Shingwauk Residential School, the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC) at Algoma University has taken up the charge for community-engaged work by making accessible the story of Indian Residential Schools, broadly, and the story of the Shingwauk Residential School and its Survivors, more specifically. On Saturday, the SRSC […]
  
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• Elks 15u Black Sox Winless In Windsor

  17-06-2019 22:09
  The Elks Black Sox visited the Sun Parlour League this weekend for an exhibition set with three ball clubs. The locals had a rough weekend going 0-3 in their first visit south this season. Game 1:  Walker Homesites Hawks  5  Soo Black Sox   2 This game was a tight affair but a costly error in […]
  
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• Male Charged for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

  17-06-2019 22:08
  On June 14th, 2019 officers with the Drug Enforcement and Crime Suppression Units of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 37 year old Joseph Elie of Gran Street for possession for the purpose of trafficking. On June 14th, 2019 officers observed the accused on Lake Street and knew him to be wanted on outstanding […]
  
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• Employers take flexible approach to Raptors parade as huge numbers head downtown

  17-06-2019 20:43
  TORONTO — The massive response to the Toronto Raptors NBA championship parade has led numerous major employers to take a more flexible approach to work Monday. Sobeys Inc., an official partner of the Raptors, says it offered about 900 employees in the Greater Toronto Area a paid day off to watch the parade, while also hosting viewing parties for employees across the […]
  
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• GFL 16-under splits opening doubleheader - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 20:23
  GFL 16-under splits opening doubleheader - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRUDYARD — Summer baseball returned to Rudyard as the GFL Environmental 16-under team hosted Gaylord on Father's Day. The boys from Gaylord took the ...
  
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• ‘The Longest Day’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 19:37
  ‘The Longest Day’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFreighter View Assisted Living to host fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer's Association.
  
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• US maple syrup production up despite shorter season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 19:15
  US maple syrup production up despite shorter season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsU.S. maple syrup production increased slightly this year, even though the sap-collecting season was shorter than last year's, according to the U.S. Department of ...
  
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• Federal Funding for Seniors Still Available

  17-06-2019 19:12
  MP Terry Sheehan wants you to know that funding is still available through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. This annual program supports projects that foster social inclusion and engagement of seniors in all aspects of society. These projects are led or inspired by seniors and must address one of the following five program objectives: […]
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Five things to know about the project

  17-06-2019 18:52
  OTTAWA — The federal cabinet’s long-awaited decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is due Tuesday. Here are five things to know about the project. 1. What is it? There is an existing, 1,150-km pipeline carrying crude and refined oil products from Alberta’s oilsands to a terminal in Burnaby, B.C. It transports about 300,000 barrels […]
  
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• Celebration of Life-QUESNELLE,  Myles

  17-06-2019 18:30
  Much loved son of Henry and Lorraine Quesnelle. Loving partner of Michele McCleave. Brother of Mark and André (Leslie). Uncle of Mitch (Melissa) and grandpa to Madi and Keira. Special nephew to all his aunts and uncles. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Myles’ Life on Saturday June 22, 2019 from 1:00pm-4:00pm […]
  
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• Nearly 400 Ontarians died of opioid overdose last summer: province

  17-06-2019 18:27
  TORONTO — The province says nearly 400 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses last summer. Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics that indicate 388 people died from opioid-related causes from July to September 2018, down from 414 deaths during the same period in 2017. In all, the statistics show 1,022 people died in Ontario over the first nine […]
  
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• GELINEAU, Joanne (nee Buller)

  17-06-2019 18:27
  (November 21st, 1959 – June 12th, 2019) – It is with deep sadness, that our family announces the untimely passing of Joanne on Wednesday,  June 12th 2019 at her home in Ottawa. Loving Wife of Jean Marc and loving mother of daughter Kelly (Alan) and son Zacharie. Dear Sister of Kelly (Lynn) of Sault Ste […]
  
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• PICKARD, Harmon

  17-06-2019 18:23
  Suddenly, doing what he loved doing on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at the age of 62. Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Gordon Pickard. Loving brother of Vicki (Pat Burke), Brenda Jones (Wendall), Lana and Gordy (Terri). Cherished uncle of Jeremy, Tara, Matthew, Jessica, Jake, David, Dylan, Benjamin and great uncle of Michael, Tyler, Lily, […]
  
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• Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress, jeans queen, dies at 95 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 17:41
  Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress, jeans queen, dies at 95  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsVanderbilt was the great-great-granddaughter of financier Cornelius Vanderbilt and the mother of CNN newsman Anderson Cooper, who announced her death ...
  
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• Test Drive: New generation 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 17:18
  Test Drive: New generation 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry price: $23600Price as tested: $30135This week, we're driving the new 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback, delivered in front-drive mode with a six-speed manual ...
  
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• Cars We Remember: Superchargers, turbochargers and nitrous oxide - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 17:18
  Cars We Remember: Superchargers, turbochargers and nitrous oxide  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsQ: Greg, I think I can stump the professor. Who was the first racer to utilize a GM 6-71 blower? I have a six-pack riding on this. Also, what do you feel is better?
  
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• Ray Kisonas: Dads are built tough - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 17:09
  Ray Kisonas: Dads are built tough  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe following column appeared in The Monroe News on Sunday, Father's Day.
  
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• Employment Expertise: WorkReady skills — Workplace management and adaptability - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 17:09
  Employment Expertise: WorkReady skills — Workplace management and adaptability  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: This is the fifth 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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• Petition started by grieving Sault Ste. Marie parents - CTV News

  17-06-2019 16:32
  Petition started by grieving Sault Ste. Marie parents  CTV NewsA petition started by grieving parents in Sault Ste. Marie that recently lost their son to a rare disease to be heard in the House of Commons.
  
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• Chamber prepares to celebrate 130 years as the voice of business in Sault Ste. Marie

  17-06-2019 16:27
  Formed in June 1889, the not-for-profit organization provides a number of services for local businesses as well as a voice at the local, provincial and federal levels The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce will turn 130 years old on Tuesday June 25th. To celebrate, the organization will host a special 130th business luncheon and […]
  
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• Police Investigate “Suspicious” Fire

  17-06-2019 16:23
  Last night and into the early morning, Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire services responded to a residential fire at 549 Cathcart street. The building shares both an apartment complex and Church, and is currently taped off for further police investigation. While at this time there are no reported injuries or fatalities, police have told […]
  
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• On Camera: $100 Cash Stolen From A&W

  17-06-2019 16:22
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance to identify the suspect involved in an incident of theft. On May 15, 2019 at approximately 10:40 pm, an unknown male entered the A&W located at 659 Great Northern Road. The unknown male proceeded to sneak up on an employee while he […]
  
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• Israel moves to name Golan settlement after Trump - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 16:17
  Israel moves to name Golan settlement after Trump  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Trump name graces apartment towers, hotels and golf courses. Now it is the namesake of a tiny Israeli settlement in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights.
  
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• The latest from the Raptors parade in Toronto

  17-06-2019 15:47
  TORONTO — 9:45 a.m. Thousands of Raptors fans have packed the route of the parade celebrating the Toronto team’s NBA championship win. The basketball team clinched the title on Thursday, becoming the first NBA franchise outside the U.S. to win the Finals. The parade is set to start at fair grounds by Toronto’s lakefront and end at a public square […]
  
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• FORECAST: Cloudy & mild - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 14:25
  FORECAST: Cloudy & mild  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for Ionia County for today, June 17, calls for cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Today's high will reach the low 70s and ...
  
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• Today in History June 17 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 14:13
  Today in History June 17  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Monday, June 17, the 168th day of 2019. There are 197 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 17, 1994, after leading police on a ...
  
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• Retiring U.S. flags with respectful, honorable rites - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  17-06-2019 11:14
  Retiring U.S. flags with respectful, honorable rites  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsONSTED — On Friday in conjunction with Flag Day, Onsted American Legion Post 550 held a ceremony for the dignified disposal of unserviceable U.S. flags.
  
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• After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate will look at new social media policy

  17-06-2019 10:05
  OTTAWA — An independent senator is on a mission to get members of Canada’s upper house to stop being so nasty to each other on social media. Tony Dean says recent exchanges on Twitter involving senators and their staff have included “aggressive, harassing and, in some cases, bullying” behaviour. Dean, a former head of the Ontario civil service, raised the issue […]
  
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