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• GFL sweeps Black Sox in final series - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 23:39
  GFL sweeps Black Sox in final series  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRUDYARD — Green For Life Environmental closed out its season with a doubleheader sweep over its cross-border baseball rival Tuesday night.GFL downed ...
  
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• Anchors Aweigh

  24-07-2019 22:56 via saultstar.com
  Chris Eusebi eases his boat into the St. Mary’s River at Bellevue Park Marina. Sunny and partly cloudy conditions Tuesday shone on his Ranger 1860 Angler. The rest of the week appears to be good boating weather, but those on the water should beware this weekend as a risk of thunderstorms is called for both Saturday and Sunday, The Weather Network reports. Maggie Kirk Read More
  
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• Boris Johnson’s ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada

  24-07-2019 22:47
  OTTAWA — Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain’s prime minister. With that, there is almost equal certainty that Johnson’s arrival at 10 Downing Street will roil the geopolitical and economic waters for Canada as it tries to guide its […]
  
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• Algoma OHT called to deliver ‘comprehensive’ bid

  24-07-2019 22:22 via saultstar.com
  Jenn Osesky, director, planning and integration, North East Local Health Integration Network, could not be reached for comment late Wednesday to verify if other regional applications had been also recognized or if the Algoma plan had to be at all tweaked, something former Sault Area Hospital interim president and CEO Ila Watson told The Sault Star earlier she expected may happen. Read More
  
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• Severe damage challenges Bell's phone repairs

  24-07-2019 21:33 via saultstar.com
  Hundreds of Bell Canada customers in Sault Ste. Marie could be without landline phone service until early August after cables were damaged by a construction crew on Tuesday.Read More
  
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• Pre NWT Sault Ste. Marie With Chip Leer | WalleyeFIRST - WalleyeFIRST

  24-07-2019 21:04
  Pre NWT Sault Ste. Marie With Chip Leer | WalleyeFIRST  WalleyeFIRSTNational Walleye Tour Good insight about fishery from local Sault Ste. Marie, MI walleye pro Dave Aitkinson and Buck Lossman along with secrets from up ...
  
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• Feds criticize Ontario for eliminating out-of-country health insurance

  24-07-2019 20:52
  TORONTO — Canada’s health minister says the Ontario government’s plan to eliminate out-of-country health insurance could jeopardize access to necessary medical care. Ginette Petitpas Taylor says in a letter to her Ontario counterpart Christine Elliott that the policy will lead to higher private health insurance premiums. Petitpas Taylor says that even modest increases in insurance rates could pose a hardship for […]
  
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• Grade A performance

  24-07-2019 20:49 via saultstar.com
  Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Ron Bonnett’s “leadership” in agriculture was recently feted. Read More
  
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• Brombacher finds paradise in Goulais Bay

  24-07-2019 20:49 via saultstar.com
  Eric Brombacher’s search for paradise brought him back home to Sault Ste. Marie and area.Read More
  
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• VIDEO: Federal Health Minister Talks Opioid Crisis and the Next Steps

  24-07-2019 20:46
  On Wednesday, Canada’s Federal Health Minister touched down in Sault Ste. Marie to hear concerns from local agencies and politicians. The main topics of discussion today included senior health which took place at Sault Area Hospital, while the discussion on the opioid crisis was held in the morning at City Hall. Above is the video […]
  
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• Male Charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking #saultpolice #saultnews - http://news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.aspx?newsId=e5118f3d-2643-414d-9b31-dcf8418c062e …

  24-07-2019 20:31 via twitter.com
  Male Charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking #saultpolice #saultnews - http://news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.aspx?newsId=e5118f3d-2643-414d-9b31-dcf8418c062e …
  
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• Richard Dreyfuss on working in Canada with ‘Astronaut’ and ‘Duddy Kravitz’

  24-07-2019 19:42
  TORONTO — Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss says he considers himself an honorary Canadian. After all, his first major film role was as the younger son of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal in the hit 1974 Canadian film “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.” Now Dreyfuss is starring in another Canadian film, “Astronaut, which hits theatres Friday in Toronto […]
  
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• The Doctor's Case cracks Top 5 King adaptations

  24-07-2019 19:28 via saultstar.com
  A short film based on a Stephen King story, and featuring Sault Ste. Marie talent, is ranked one of the best screen adaptations of a work by the American horror writer.Read More
  
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• Evicted tenant challenges ‘draconian’ pot law as unconstitutional

  24-07-2019 19:21
  TORONTO — A man evicted from his home and whose possessions were seized has launched a legal challenge to new Ontario legislation that aims to weed out illegal cannabis sales. In an unproven application before Superior Court, Jeffrey Brodie argues the provisions enacted by the government of Premier Doug Ford this month are unconstitutional on […]
  
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• Canadian government faces call to revoke funding for giant telescope in Hawaii

  24-07-2019 18:55
  OTTAWA — The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says Canada should bail out of a plan to build a large new telescope in Hawaii on land claimed as sacred by Indigenous Hawaiians. In an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Hawaii Gov. David Ige, the organization calls for construction plans for what’s known as […]
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs sign six forwards, one defenceman

  24-07-2019 18:43
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed free agent forwards Pontus Aberg, Kenny Agostino, Tyler Gaudet, Kalle Kossila, Nick Shore and Garrett Wilson, and defenceman Kevin Gravel. Aberg and Gavel signed one-year contracts worth US$700,000 each; Gaudet’s one-year, two-way contract carries an NHL salary of $700,000; Kossila’s two-year, two-way contract carries an NHL annual average […]
  
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• Meek Mills conviction thrown out, granted new trial - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 18:40
  Meek Mills conviction thrown out, granted new trial  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe unanimous three-judge opinion Wednesday grants the rapper born Robert Williams a new trial because of new evidence of alleged police corruption.
  
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• Rudyard Summerfest kicks off Thursday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 18:28
  Rudyard Summerfest kicks off Thursday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRUDYARD — Celebrate the season during Rudyard's Summerfest this weekend. This year's theme is “You are my Sunshine.”On Thursday, head to the Rudyard ...
  
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• Sault Firefighters to hold golf scramble - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 18:27
  Sault Firefighters to hold golf scramble  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Featuring a top prize of four rounds of golf and a chance to win a brand new Ford F-150 from Soo Motors, Sault Firefighters are holding ...
  
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• Canada invests $85M into advanced satellites to connect rural, remote regions

  24-07-2019 18:15
  OTTAWA — The federal government is investing $85 million into an advanced satellite technology designed to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet across Canada’s rural and remote regions. The funding is to help Ottawa-based Telesat develop a group of co-ordinated satellites — also known as a constellation — in low Earth orbit. A news release from Telesat says the […]
  
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• STEPHENS, John

  24-07-2019 18:10
  It is with broken hearts that we share news of the sudden passing of John Stephens while on vacation in New Brunswick. John was the beloved husband, partner and best friend of Louise and the cherished dad of Matthew. He was predeceased by his parents, the Rev. Edwin and Maartje Stephens and was the youngest […]
  
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• Whitmer appoints local audiologist to state board - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 17:30
  Whitmer appoints local audiologist to state board  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND — A local audiologist has been chosen by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Michigan Board of Audiology. Dr. Stelios Dokianakis, owner of ...
  
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• Meet your Kinderhook neighbor: Sara Mangat - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 17:30
  Meet your Kinderhook neighbor: Sara Mangat  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsKinderhook is still a bustling little hub where just in case you need to fill up your tank or grab a snack you can stop in at the B.P. station and convenience store ...
  
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• Lost in Suburbia: Yield to slow moving vehicles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 17:24
  Lost in Suburbia: Yield to slow moving vehicles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsUnlike the suburbs, most of the wild creatures you encounter in the city are of the two-legged variety. However, before we moved back into the city, I'd certainly ...
  
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• Looking for something fun to do? Bike rentals are available at the Roberta Bondar Marina. More information: http://bit.ly/BikeRentalsSSM pic.twitter.com/PURWNJfAkW

  24-07-2019 17:15 via twitter.com
  Looking for something fun to do? Bike rentals are available at the Roberta Bondar Marina. More information: http://bit.ly/BikeRentalsSSM pic.twitter.com/PURWNJfAkW
  
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• #sparky had a blast at the Rotary Parade this past weekend. What a great day and an awesome turnout! #rotaryparade @Rotary @CitySSMpic.twitter.com/R7Ag9MSjqf

  24-07-2019 17:08 via twitter.com
  #sparky had a blast at the Rotary Parade this past weekend. What a great day and an awesome turnout! #rotaryparade @Rotary @CitySSMpic.twitter.com/R7Ag9MSjqf
  
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• As Mueller speaks, Trump attacks, lobs baseless claims - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 17:03
  As Mueller speaks, Trump attacks, lobs baseless claims  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBefore Mueller even took his seat to testify, the president tweeted nine times about Mueller and his investigation, part of a two-year pattern of attacks in which ...
  
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• CannTrust shares dive on report that CEO, chair knew of unlicensed pot growing

  24-07-2019 16:51
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Corp. shares have plummeted further after a media report alleging that the cannabis company’s chief executive and chairman of the board were aware of pot cultivation in rooms without government approval months before Health Canada discovered the illicit activity. Shares of the Vaughan, Ont.-based licensed producer were down more than 20 per cent […]
  
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• After 250 performances around the world THE OTHER MOZART is coming to Sault Ste-Marie

  24-07-2019 16:28
  After more than 250 performances around the world, this award-winning play is coming to Sault Ste Marie during Fringe North Friday in August. Sofi Lambert a Canadian actress now based in New York is bringing this majestic piece to Canada in English and in French. THE OTHER MOZART is the true and untold story of […]
  
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• Opioid issue front and centre, federal health minister says

  24-07-2019 16:22 via saultstar.com
  Canada’s opioid crisis is top of mind at Health Canada, says federal Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Read More
  
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• HNJH announces new CEO - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 16:22
  HNJH announces new CEO  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNEWBERRY — The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Board of Directors has selected Hunter Nostrant, CMA, CHFP, CSBI as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  
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• Province opens capital funding for schools

  24-07-2019 16:13 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario government is launching a capital priorities program to provide school boards with the opportunity to access funding for large-scale projects. Read More
  
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• Indigenous Artists to “Dream Big” in Sault Ste. Marie this Fall - SaultOnline.com

  24-07-2019 16:00
  Indigenous Artists to “Dream Big” in Sault Ste. Marie this Fall  SaultOnline.comFunding was recently confirmed to support an Indigenous arts gathering and festival. This September, Indigenous artists, curators, and cultural organizations ...
  
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• Indigenous Artists to “Dream Big” in Sault Ste. Marie this Fall

  24-07-2019 16:00
  Funding was recently confirmed to support an Indigenous arts gathering and festival. This September, Indigenous artists, curators, and cultural organizations from across Northern Ontario will gather in Baawating/Sault Ste. Marie for Dream Big 2019. Featuring two days of performances, art creation, panels, and discussion, Dream Big 2019 seeks to answer the question – what do […]
  
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• Allergan expands recall of Biocell textured breast implants following Canadian ban

  24-07-2019 15:30
  TORONTO — Allergan PLC says it’s voluntarily recalling Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders worldwide, a move that follows Canada’s suspension of the product’s licences due to potential risks from cancer. The international pharmaceutical company says in a press release from Dublin, Ireland that it’s issuing the recall as a precaution following recently updated safety […]
  
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• USCG hosts Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 14:18
  USCG hosts Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie is hosting a Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment (PAWSA) for the Straits of Mackinac ...
  
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• Police investigating homicide near Fanshawe College in London, Ont.

  24-07-2019 14:08
  LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., are investigating a homicide near Fanshawe College. Investigators say someone called 911 to report an assault in a building (on Hansuld Street) around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. They say police and paramedics found a man in medical distress at the scene and took him to hospital, where he died. Police say they are looking into the […]
  
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• Loblaw Q2 profit, revenue meet estimates, Shoppers Drug Mart leads revenue growth

  24-07-2019 13:47
  BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Loblaw grocery and pharmacy business says it had $286 million of net earnings from continuing operations during its second quarter, as revenue increased 2.9 per cent from a year earlier. Loblaw Companies Ltd.’s profit of 77 cents per share from continuing operations was down $7 million from $293 million in last year’s second […]
  
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• Sault native remembered in Halifax

  24-07-2019 13:41 via saultstar.com
  A Halifax park is now dedicated to a Sault Ste. Marie native who was a gay rights activist in the Nova Scotia capital.Read More
  
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• Variety show to benefit Harborview Assisted Living - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:26
  Variety show to benefit Harborview Assisted Living  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDETOUR VILLAGE — The DeTour Village Players, under the direction of Dave Rhinard, has assembled 25 talented performers for The Harborview Follies of ...
  
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• Well and How: Tips for summer - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Well and How: Tips for summer - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt's summer, and many of us and our children are out and active.
  
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• Welcome Her with Yellow Roses - Blogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Welcome Her with Yellow Roses - Blogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI do not want to "send her back", but welcome her, instead, with yellow roses. On August 18, 1920, thousands of yellow rose petals floated wildly through the air ...
  
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• Trouts Yacht Basin vs Jacobs/Pashaian - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Trouts Yacht Basin vs Jacobs/Pashaian - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNOTICE OF DEFAULT. PURSUANT TO. THE MICHIGAN MARINA AND BOATYARD. STORAGE LIEN ACT. (PUBLIC ACT 362 OF 1998). TO: PAT JACOBS.
  
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• Richard L. Berning notice to creditor - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Richard L. Berning notice to creditor - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. COUNTY OF MONROE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Estate. FILE NO. 2019-0297- ...
  
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• Bedford Township Ordinance No. 44A-331 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Bedford Township Ordinance No. 44A-331  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE. NO. 44A-331. An Ordinance to amend Bedford Township Ordinance No. 44, the Zoning Ordinance ...
  
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• Audrey J. Zielinski trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 13:20
  Audrey J. Zielinski trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. COUNTY OF MONROE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Estate. FILE NO. 2019-0328- ...
  
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• Secret spy file on Pierre Trudeau was almost spared from destruction: memo

  24-07-2019 10:15
  OTTAWA — A secret spy service file on Pierre Trudeau came close to eluding destruction 30 years ago, newly disclosed memos reveal. However, a late October 1988 recommendation that the dossier on the former prime minister be preserved for at least another decade was nixed just days later, sealing its fate. The Canadian Press reported last month that the Canadian Security Intelligence […]
  
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• Immigration roundup targeted 2,100, nets 35 arrests - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 05:47
  Immigration roundup targeted 2,100, nets 35 arrests  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAn immigration enforcement operation that President Donald Trump said was part of an effort to deport "millions" of people from the United States resulted in 35 ...
  
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• Sheriffs Department handles several accidents over weekend - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 03:50
  Sheriffs Department handles several accidents over weekend  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN COUNTY- The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department handled several different traffic accidents over the weekend, including a rollover accident ...
  
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• CAS approves hiring of new teachers, coach - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  24-07-2019 03:50
  CAS approves hiring of new teachers, coach - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN- Students in Cheboygan Area School district will see several new faces around the buildings this year with the recent approval of hiring three new ...
  
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