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• PLASKETT, Charles ‘Stretch’

  21-06-2019 23:34
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday June 14, 2019 at the age of 80. Husband of the late Margaret. Father of Rose (Paul), Linda (Reg), Shirl (Steve) and Maurice. Grandfather of Tiffany (Adam), Tyler (Jessica), Keil (Candace), Jean-Paul. Great grandfather of Saphryn, Laurence, Aiden, Tayven, Sefier and Linken. Predeceased by his parents John and […]
  
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• Agawa, Bernard Joel

  21-06-2019 23:32
  Anishaanabe name “Mgizi” Passed away unexpectedly in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday June 17, 2019 at the age of 65. Born in Sault Ste. Marie on July 21, 1953. Brother of Jesse, Jan, Jeff, Joy, Stuart and Carol. Uncle to Lorne, Angel, Kwe, Lindsey, Ronny Ann, Sky, Trent, Rainbow, Raven and the late Keenan. Great […]
  
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• HURLEY, Bertram John

  21-06-2019 23:30
  October 13, 1930 – June 20, 2019 It is with deep sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Bertram (Bert) Hurley in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Frances for 67 years. Loving father to Mike Hurley (Peggy), Brenda Hurley, Ron Hurley (Bernadette), Lori Collis (Dave), Lois Ross (Dale). Grandfather to Michael Hurley […]
  
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• Ford busted giving away plum appointments to friends while cutting services for Northern Ontarians: NDP

  21-06-2019 23:22
  QUEEN’S PARK — After cutting funding for education, health care and autism services in Northern Ontario, and across the province, Doug Ford was busted giving away six figure salaries in plum government appointments to his friends, said NDP Deputy Leader John Vanthof. Two of the four appointments made yesterday have already been cancelled because Ford was […]
  
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• Indigenous Day celebrations

  21-06-2019 22:28 via saultstar.com
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• Trainer injured in elephant attack at African Lion Safari, police say

  21-06-2019 22:09
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Police say an animal trainer at African Lion Safari is hurt after being attacked by an elephant. Hamilton police say they were called to the wildlife park in Cambridge, Ont., around 2:10 p.m. on Friday. They say the trainer has been airlifted to hospital and the Ministry of Labour has been alerted. The Ornge air […]
  
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• US blacklists 5 Chinese groups working in supercomputing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 21:50
  US blacklists 5 Chinese groups working in supercomputing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe move Friday by the U.S. Commerce Department could complicate talks next week between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping ...
  
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• Toronto Pride parade hits the streets Sunday amid tensions within community

  21-06-2019 21:28
  Toronto’s Pride parade is set to take over the city’s downtown core this weekend — a rainbow-hued culmination of tensions that have simmered for months between some in the LGBTQ community and the organizers of the annual event. At the crux of the conflict is a difference of opinion on whether the event is meant to be […]
  
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• ‘There’s always somebody wanting to contribute’

  21-06-2019 20:39 via saultstar.com
  Val Myles maintains it’s not necessarily about the money. Read More
  
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• SSM Museum Celebrates “Big Part of our Heritage and Culture”

  21-06-2019 20:35
  Saultites visited the Sault Ste. Marie Museum on Friday for National Indigenous Peoples Day. NIPD is a day celebrated nation-wide, so all Canadians can recognize and celebrate the our Indigenous Heritage. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum partnered with the Metis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program to provide crafts and fun filled activities in the […]
  
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• Council's out-of-the-box ideas refreshing

  21-06-2019 20:14 via saultstar.com
  It’s nice to see more out-of-the-box thinking emerge from city council. Read More
  
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• TAYLOR, Daniel Brian

  21-06-2019 20:10
  It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of “Mr. T” at the age of 75 on Monday, June 17,2019. Best friend and beloved husband of Susan for 51 years. Loving father of Debbie Grigg, Karen Taylor (Darren Haddow) and Joanne Martin. Cherished grandpa “Papa” of Megan and Madison Grigg, Emily and […]
  
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• Train advocates plan to raise their voices as election nears

  21-06-2019 19:55 via saultstar.com
  The pitch to reinstate federal government funding for passenger train service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst is about to get louder, said Chief Jason Gauthier. Read More
  
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• 'Engaged' residents discuss variety of transportation issues

  21-06-2019 19:44 via saultstar.com
  An open house geared to discussing the potential of using Pine Street and Willow Avenue as commuter cycling routes resulted in a myriad of concerns raised by area residents. Read More
  
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• Hong Kong protests flare anew after demands unmet - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 19:37
  Hong Kong protests flare anew after demands unmet  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe latest protest came after a deadline passed the previous day for the government to meet demands over highly unpopular extradition bills that many see as ...
  
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• Sault College Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

  21-06-2019 19:24
  Today, the Sault College community joined together in honour and in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This annual College event saw the group come together and celebrate with a flag raising ceremony and inspirational speeches. Today’s event is a part of wider celebrations going on across Canada recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions […]
  
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• College offers international students more choice

  21-06-2019 19:24 via saultstar.com
  A new graduate certificate program is expected to draw more international students to Sault College.Read More
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie seeks to revive port study - Northern Ontario Business

  21-06-2019 19:16
  Sault Ste. Marie seeks to revive port study  Northern Ontario BusinessCity to determine if government funders still on board with expanded docks project.
  
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• Are wolves fish friends or foes? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 18:17
  Are wolves fish friends or foes?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsShould Upper Peninsula fish fear wolves? Or thank them? A clue may be in Yellowstone National Park studies that show fish populations are rising there since ...
  
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• Driver helps rescue Holland Township man - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 18:09
  Driver helps rescue Holland Township man - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND TWP. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a man face down in water at 8:23 p.m., Thursday, June 20, near the intersection of ...
  
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• City parking enforcement bureau announces move - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 17:36
  City parking enforcement bureau announces move  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Sault Ste. Marie Parking Enforcement Bureau will soon be moving to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department at 401 Hursley Street. The organization was ...
  
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• Tradition is on full display as part of #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDaypic.twitter.com/nQ1NPgCsDv

  21-06-2019 17:34 via twitter.com
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• Where you belong

  21-06-2019 17:28 via saultstar.com
  FutureSSM has a different definition of the ‘3 Rs’.Read More
  
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• Child care program explained

  21-06-2019 15:43 via saultstar.com
  A pre-school program set in the outdoors hosts a come-and-go information session for its fall session on Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Sheehan talks business

  21-06-2019 15:29 via saultstar.com
  MP Terry Sheehan participates in a fireside chat with Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.Read More
  
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• Statistics Canada says retail sales edged up 0.1 per cent in April

  21-06-2019 15:09
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales edged up 0.1 per cent in April to $51.5 billion, boosted by food and drink sales and higher prices for gasoline. Economists had expected an increase of 0.2 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon. Sales were up in seven of 11 subsectors tracked by Statistics Canada. Sales […]
  
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• Celebrations across Canada to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day

  21-06-2019 14:56
  TORONTO — Events are being held across Canada to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, including a sunrise ceremony in Toronto, a totem pole unveiling in Whitehorse and the renaming of a street in Montreal. Toronto Mayor John Tory met with Indigenous leaders and community members during a traditional ceremony in Nathan Phillips Square outside city hall that […]
  
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• FORECAST: Mostly sunny & pleasant - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 14:32
  FORECAST: Mostly sunny & pleasant  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for the Holland area for today, June 21, calls for mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures. The first day of summer ...
  
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• Trans-Mountain Pipeline Expansion Great News for the Sault

  21-06-2019 14:28
  MP Terry Sheehan says we don’t need to sacrifice the economy to fight climate change. The federal government has announced their plan to grow the economy and fight climate change by approving and building the Trans-Mountain Pipeline Expansion. This project will get Canadian oil to new markets while creating high-paying jobs across the country. The […]
  
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• Algoma U offers retirement incentive

  21-06-2019 14:23 via saultstar.com
  Algoma University is offering an early retirement incentive to full-time staff, faculty and administrative workers in an effort to offer more variety in the classroom instruction and possibly save cash.Read More
  
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• Nanang heads Algoma U board

  21-06-2019 14:06 via saultstar.com
  David Nanang is the new chair of Algoma University’s board of governors.Read More
  
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• Pair arraigned in death of infant - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 13:24
  Pair arraigned in death of infant - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTwo individuals were arraigned in the 91st District Court on charges of negligent homicide and child abuse following the May 1, 2019 death of a baby girl in ...
  
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• Thunder Bay police search for missing woman who is nine months pregnant

  21-06-2019 13:23
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are searching for a pregnant woman who’s been missing for more than a week. Twenty-six-year-old Shera Crane is described as an Indigenous woman, five feet six inches tall, with brown eyes and reddish dyed hair with brown roots. Police say she hasn’t been heard from since June 11, […]
  
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• Letter: Do you like doing what you do? - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 10:31
  Letter: Do you like doing what you do? - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI have found it is usually helpful to ask some people if they like what they do in their jobs, especially if it's a profession which may impact me personally.Recently I ...
  
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• Today in History June 21 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 09:00
  Today in History June 21  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Friday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2019. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer begins at 11:54 a.m. Eastern time. Today's Highlight in History: On ...
  
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• Monroe Township 7/10/2019 ZBA hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-06-2019 08:02
  Monroe Township 7/10/2019 ZBA hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNOTICE OF MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP. ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD. JULY 10, 2019. Public Notice is hereby given ...
  
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• Sault honours World Refugee Day

  21-06-2019 03:29 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie has much to celebrate this World Refugee Day. Read More
  
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• CROCKFORD, Ross Samuel

  21-06-2019 03:02
  1935-2019 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Sault Area Hospital in his 85th year. Reunited with his beloved Glenna Crockford (2012). Dear Father of Dale (late Glenna) (Jane Mason), Dawna Gardiner (Reg) and Douglas (Jennifer). Cherished grandfather to Darin (Vishal), Alicia Croskery (Malcolm), Steven (Stacey) and Meghan Gardiner (Paul […]
  
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• SCOCCHIA, Nicolino (Nick) (1932 – 2019)

  21-06-2019 02:59
  Peacefully, but suddenly, at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Angela for 60 years. Cherished father of Teresa Thibodeau (Gary) and Ida Franchuk (Michael). Proud Nonno of Marcel, Alex and Matt Thibodeau and Peter and Sara Franchuk. Special Bisnonno of Connor, Lily, Alexis and […]
  
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• Cairns, “Andy” William Andrew –

  21-06-2019 02:57
  It is with profound sadness that we announce Andy’s passing at SAH on the evening of Friday, June 14th, 2019 at the young age of 59; with family & his beloved Sheltie, Yvette by his side.  We find some comfort that he is now reunited with his parents, Donald & Alma Cairns, his brother & […]
  
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• POWLEY, Terry Lee

  21-06-2019 02:55
  Peacefully at her home with her son by her side on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 54. Beloved daughter of the late Hazel Garniss. Loving mother of William Powley. Terry will be sadly missed by Lee Powley and by many friends. Friends may visit at the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & […]
  
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• Sopha, Wayne-

  21-06-2019 02:48
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at the age of 83. Survived by his loving and faithful wife Rita. Father of Dennis and Robert. Grandfather of Tyler (Carmella), Stephen and Nicholas and great grandfather of Alexis. Brother of Peggy South (Robert), Carol Barker Porter and Kathy Elliot (Bob). A Memorial […]
  
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• As the House rises, which bills made it through — and which ones didn’t

  21-06-2019 00:49
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons has risen for the summer, following a flurry of legislating that rushed numerous significant bills into law before the break. But other potential laws remained mired in the legislative process as of late Thursday, awaiting action in the Senate — or a possible special summer session centred on ratification of the new North […]
  
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