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• One month after self-imposed deadline, no sign of who will produce election debates

  23-07-2019 23:59
  OTTAWA — There is no word on who will be producing the leadership debates in the upcoming election, a month after that information was to be released to the public. The federal Leaders’ Debates Commission, the organization planning the debates, set a deadline for itself in mid-June to announce the results of a request for […]
  
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• Court orders Elections Canada to review moving voting day over religious worries

  23-07-2019 23:56
  OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has ordered Canada’s chief electoral officer to take a second look at whether voting day this October needs to be moved because it falls on a Jewish holiday — and come up with a decision in a matter of days. Election day can be no later than Oct. 21 under federal […]
  
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• Starbucks rolling out delivery nationwide using Uber Eats - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 23:48
  Starbucks rolling out delivery nationwide using Uber Eats  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGetting a piping hot cup of Starbucks coffee or your favorite iced drink is about to get a whole lot easier.The Seattle-based chain said Tuesday that it is partnering ...
  
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• Canada to invest in satellite technology to connect rural, remote areas

  23-07-2019 23:46
  OTTAWA — The federal government is making a big funding announcement Wednesday alongside a Canadian company that’s developing satellite technology to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and remote regions. The head of Ottawa-based Telesat will join Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains for an event that appears to be part of the government’s commitment to invest $100 million over five years 
  
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• UPDATE :Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  23-07-2019 23:01
  UPDATE :Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.comUPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING: All phone and fax lines for the Sault Ste. Marie office including the Parent Child Information Line, Appointment Centre, main ...
  
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• UPDATE :Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie

  23-07-2019 23:01
  UPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING: All phone and fax lines for the Sault Ste. Marie office including the Parent Child Information Line, Appointment Centre, main switchboard and all incoming and outgoing faxes are now working. PREVIOUS All phone and fax lines for the Sault Ste. Marie office are currently unavailable. The phone lines affected include the Parent […]
  
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• Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  23-07-2019 23:01
  Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.comAll phone and fax lines for the Sault Ste. Marie office are currently unavailable. The phone lines affected include the Parent Child Information Line, Appointment ...
  
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• Algoma Public Health Phone System Down in Sault Ste. Marie

  23-07-2019 23:01
  All phone and fax lines for the Sault Ste. Marie office are currently unavailable. The phone lines affected include the Parent Child Information Line, Appointment Centre, main switchboard and all incoming and outgoing faxes. If you reside within the Sault Ste. Marie area and need to cancel an appointment or if your call is of […]
  
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• Memories of the Lenawee County Fair - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 22:58
  Memories of the Lenawee County Fair  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThis year marks the 180th anniversary of the Lenawee County Fair, and like many from the area, the fair holds special memories dating back to childhood.
  
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• Changes approved for fees, insurance coverage for sports - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 22:58
  Changes approved for fees, insurance coverage for sports - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSturgis Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to approve changes to athletic fees and supplemental insurance.
  
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• Up, up and away

  23-07-2019 22:43 via saultstar.com
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• Join our team: there is a part-time opportunity for a recreation programmer at Senior Services. More details: http://saultstemarie.ca/jobs pic.twitter.com/SYfBB0XDeg

  23-07-2019 22:20 via twitter.com
  Join our team: there is a part-time opportunity for a recreation programmer at Senior Services. More details: http://saultstemarie.ca/jobs pic.twitter.com/SYfBB0XDeg
  
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• ARCH contract talks will resume

  23-07-2019 22:03 via saultstar.com
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• Champions crowned in four divisions at Sault Invitational - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 21:47
  Champions crowned in four divisions at Sault Invitational  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE – After fifty-five softball games played at Malcolm Park last weekend, four champions were crowned during the2019 Sault Invitational hosted ...
  
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• Bill Tinsley: Accepting one another - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 21:47
  Bill Tinsley: Accepting one another  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTen years ago I adopted a dog. Those who are familiar with this column are familiar with Buddy, our tri-color Pembroke Corgi. He was at least one when I ...
  
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• Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 21:43
  Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTrump billed the operation as a major show of force in an effort to "deport millions" of people in the country illegally as the number of Central American families ...
  
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• Forest fire actioned east of Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star

  23-07-2019 21:27
  Forest fire actioned east of Sault Ste. Marie  Sault StarA fire on Rock Lake, east of Sault Ste. Marie, was reported Monday evening.
  
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• Forest fire actioned east of Sault Ste. Marie

  23-07-2019 21:24 via saultstar.com
  A forest fire crew with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has been deployed to a fire east of Sault Ste. Marie. Read More
  
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• MCCAIG, Ronald M.

  23-07-2019 21:23
  Dad climbed the scaffolding to Heaven on July 20, 2019, days short of his 68th birthday. He is now pain and cancer free. Loving husband of 47 years to Margaret McCaig (nee McLeary) of Sault Ste. Marie. Father to twin boys; Darren (Amanda) and Grampa to their kids Bella, Brody and Sabby. and his other […]
  
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• ERVIN, June

  23-07-2019 21:20
  Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the age of 72. Beloved partner and best friend of the late Bill Johnson.  Dearly loved mom of Debbie, Mark (Janet) and Darren.  Adored grandmother of Codi (Mio), Jessica (Marc), Jason and Ryan.  A special great-grandmother to Ryuji. […]
  
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• Allstate loses bid to sue whistleblower who alleged policy discrimination

  23-07-2019 21:12
  TORONTO — An insurance company was trying to stifle criticism when it sued a former employee who alleged the corporation was discriminating against visible minority drivers, an Ontario court has found. In dismissing a $700,000 counterclaim against Medha Joshi, the judge ruled Allstate Insurance Company of Canada had run afoul of legislation that protects whistleblowers […]
  
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• ‘A whirlwind of learning’

  23-07-2019 21:05 via saultstar.com
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• Modernize alcohol sales, chamber says

  23-07-2019 20:46 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to modernize the sale and distribution of alcohol by simplifying legislation and regulations to create a level playing field. Read More
  
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• BONIN, Yolanda “Yola” (DiGasparro)

  23-07-2019 20:20
  Yola, a vibrant and energetic 96-year-old passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bonin. Dear mother of Emma Bonin and the late Raymond Bonin Jr. Grandmother of Grant Bonin. Great grandmother of Hudson and Evelyn Bonin. Mother-in-law of Catherine and […]
  
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• Agency seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 20:17
  Agency seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsESCANABA — Mentors are needed to help staff the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Pocket Park during the Aug. 12-18 Upper Peninsula State Fair.
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Time for fun money? - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 19:40
  Dave Ramsey: Time for fun money? - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,I had about $12000 in debt when my husband and I got married three years ago. Since that time, we've been given cash gifts from my parents from ...
  
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• US attorney general says encryption creates security risk - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 19:26
  US attorney general says encryption creates security risk  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBill Barr's comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with ...
  
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• Sault Association of Ratepayers Push Municipal Auditor General

  23-07-2019 19:20
  The following was released to SaultOnline.com from the Sault Ste. Marie Association of Ratepayers. Dear Fellow Ratepayers, The Sault Ste. Marie Association of Ratepayers acts to: ●Lobby local government on issues of concern to their members and/or ●Disseminate information on local government issues to their members to ensure awareness. The SSM Association of Ratepayers would […]
  
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• Cheap Trick continues to rock on - Entertainment - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 17:35
  Cheap Trick continues to rock on - Entertainment  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt's no easy feat to follow the history of Cheap Trick, the rockers from Rockford, Illinois. Part of the reason is that the band has been making up their history as they ...
  
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• CBSA looks for actors to play smugglers, be struck for recruit training program

  23-07-2019 17:34
  OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency is looking for a handful of stunt actors to be thrown down, handcuffed, searched and beaten to help train new recruits. The agency has posted bid documents online looking for a company to supply actors for the training centre in Rigaud, Que., between Ottawa and Montreal. The documents outline […]
  
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• Hawk Junction crash gets level three probe

  23-07-2019 17:15 via saultstar.com
  Recommendations may result from a Transportation Safety Board investigation of a fatal plane crash in Hawk Junction that killed two men earlier this month.Read More
  
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• Doug Ford says Boris Johnson will do ‘great job’ as Britain’s next prime minister

  23-07-2019 17:15
  LUCAN, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Boris Johnson will do a “great job” as Britain’s next prime minister. Ford praised the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party at a news conference in Lucan, Ont., this morning. He says Johnson is “a no-nonsense type of person” who will “get the job done.” The premier […]
  
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• Victims duped by bogus cheques, bills

  23-07-2019 16:54 via saultstar.com
  Bogus $50 bills are being passed in Sault Ste. Marie, police say.Read More
  
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• Parks and recreation to mark 50 years - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 16:44
  Parks and recreation to mark 50 years  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA highly visible county department marks its golden anniversary this weekend.
  
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• Parks and recreation to mark 50 years - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 16:44
  Parks and recreation to mark 50 years - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA highly visible county department marks its golden anniversary this weekend.
  
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• Holland pastor Berghoef kicks off District Two campaign - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 16:44
  Holland pastor Berghoef kicks off District Two campaign  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND — Rev. Bryan Berghoef of Holland United Church launched his campaign to challenge Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland for the District Two seat in ...
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Do as I say - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 16:35
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Do as I say  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAs parents, we sometimes joke about telling children to “Do as I say, not as I do.” We admit to ourselves that we are not always a model for the way we want our ...
  
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• Alberta House to feature Sloboda exhibit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 16:35
  Alberta House to feature Sloboda exhibit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — The work of Shena Sloboda will be featured in the side gallery of the Alberta House the month of August.One might be familiar with her ...
  
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• Trunk Road collision witnesses sought

  23-07-2019 16:25 via saultstar.com
  Witnesses who saw a collision at Husky Travel Centre last Sunday are sought by police.Read More
  
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• Police Seeking Information on Motor Vehicle Collision #saultpolice #saultnews - http://news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.aspx?newsId=beb80a53-c077-4d4c-821d-b025be61cfde …

  23-07-2019 16:15 via twitter.com
  Police Seeking Information on Motor Vehicle Collision #saultpolice #saultnews - http://news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.aspx?newsId=beb80a53-c077-4d4c-821d-b025be61cfde …
  
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• Surfers reunite for 20th anniversary

  23-07-2019 16:12 via saultstar.com
  Inner City Surfers are reuniting to celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary.Read More
  
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• Graveside Service & Celebration of Life ~ Lois Luck & Bernard Dumanski

  23-07-2019 16:10
  The families of Lois Luck and Bernard Dumanski would like to invite you to a graveside inurnment on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11:30am with Rev. Eun-Joo Park officiating. A reception will be follow from 12:00pm-3:00pm at 378 Courtney Crescent. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456. www.osullivanfuneralhome.com
  
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• Pedestrian badly hurt in crash

  23-07-2019 16:01 via saultstar.com
  A male pedestrian suffered major injuries when he was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Fire hydrant knocked off in two-vehicle crash

  23-07-2019 15:18 via saultstar.com
  Firefighters and paramedics respond to a two-vehicle crash, involving a Toyota Rav 4 and Kia Rondo, at Albert Street West and Andrew Street at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Wacky’s Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day- Yeah, It’s a Thing

  23-07-2019 15:06
  In 1964, and quite by a delicious “accident”, Teressa Bellissimo (co-owner of Anchor Bar in Buffalo) is allegedly the first to cut wings into drumettes and flats, deep-fry them without any breading, glaze them in hot sauce and serve them with blue cheese dip and celery. This is what the world has come to know […]
  
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• Spina Says “Enough Is Enough”

  23-07-2019 14:14
  Sonny Spina, Conservative Candidate for the Sault Ste. Marie riding for the upcoming October Federal Election issued a statement surrounding the visit of the Attorney General to the Sault on Sunday. In Sault Ste Marie we value and believe that everyone has the right to come forward if they see something happening that is wrong. […]
  
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• Man Tasered in Elliot Lake

  23-07-2019 13:57 via saultstar.com
  An Elliot Lake man was Tasered when he kept yelling on Baily Lane and resisted and assaulted police last Sunday.Read More
  
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• Commissioners select three candidates for city manager interviews - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 13:27
  Commissioners select three candidates for city manager interviews  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — In a special meeting of the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission, Jerry Richards of the Michigan Municipal League took a major step in ...
  
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• More exciting finds at Michilimackinac - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 12:51
  More exciting finds at Michilimackinac  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMACKINAW CITY- Thursday, July 18 was a very exciting day at the archaeology dig at Colonial Michilimackinac.“The center of the excavation was the scene of ...
  
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• Deerfield moves ahead with medical marijuana downtown - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-07-2019 11:35
  Deerfield moves ahead with medical marijuana downtown  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDEERFIELD — At the village of Deerfield level, the notion of placing medical marijuana facilities into the downtown's central business district has been ...
  
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