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• 'Cycling odyssey' set to return to Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  08-08-2019 23:30
  'Cycling odyssey' set to return to Sault Ste. Marie  SooToday.comCrank the Shield, a three-day event, is described as a cycling voyage that begins at Stokely Creek Lodge and wraps up at Kinsmen Park locally.
  
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• Najjar gets an assist from hockey tourney

  08-08-2019 22:57 via saultstar.com
  Sid the Kid’s got a big fan in Chiar Najjar.Read More
  
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• Mark Shapiro sympathizes with Blue Jays fans’ frustration after trades

  08-08-2019 22:53
  TORONTO — Mark Shapiro can sympathize with frustrated Toronto Blue Jays fans — he’s unhappy too. The Blue Jays president and CEO spoke with media on Thursday afternoon, and before taking questions he acknowledged that a sizable portion of Toronto’s fanbase is unhappy with a series of moves that have cleared out most of the […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie jeweller helps cancer survivors ring the bell - CTV News

  08-08-2019 20:53
  Sault Ste. Marie jeweller helps cancer survivors ring the bell  CTV NewsA jeweller in Sault Ste. Marie has designed some commemorative jewellery to help cancer survivors commemorate a major milestone and support the local ...
  
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• Scooter burns on Great Northern

  08-08-2019 20:39 via saultstar.com
  A firefighter puts out an electric scooter fire on Great Northern Road, just south of Second Line East, shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service drove the male rider  home. Read More
  
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• Retail

  08-08-2019 20:14 via saultstar.com
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• Whitmer: Ag industry needs road funding to succeed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 20:13
  Whitmer: Ag industry needs road funding to succeed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsZEELAND — A tough growing season's problems are being exacerbated by road funding issues, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told industry figures in Zeeland on ...
  
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• ‘A perfect match’

  08-08-2019 20:07 via saultstar.com
  BRUCE MINES — It was an opportunity Heidi Werner “couldn’t pass up.” Read More
  
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• Crank the Shield cycling race returning to Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  08-08-2019 20:02
  Crank the Shield cycling race returning to Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.comMountain bike racers from across North America are returning to Sault Ste. Marie this month. Crank the Shield is taking place from August 16 to 18. The multi-day ...
  
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• Crank the Shield cycling race returning to Sault Ste. Marie

  08-08-2019 20:02
  Mountain bike racers from across North America are returning to Sault Ste. Marie this month. Crank the Shield is taking place from August 16 to 18. The multi-day cycling odyssey is expected to attract hundreds of participants and visitors. Crank the Shield features three stages that take riders on challenging and picturesque terrain through the […]
  
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• Pair charged in bus brouhaha

  08-08-2019 20:00 via saultstar.com
  Two people who clashed verbally on a city bus now each face a criminal charge and are indefinitely banned from riding Sault Ste. Marie Transit.Read More
  
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• Ontario to partly fund dialysis for travellers after program cancellation outcry

  08-08-2019 20:00
  TORONTO — Ontarians with kidney failure will get some funding for dialysis services while travelling abroad, Health Minister Christine Elliott announced Thursday, following concerns over the cancellation of provincial out-of-country health insurance. The government announced earlier this year that it was ending the insurance program, saying it didn’t provide value to taxpayers and provided only limited […]
  
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• Crank the Shield cycling race returning to Sault Ste. Marie - Lake Superior News

  08-08-2019 20:00
  Crank the Shield cycling race returning to Sault Ste. Marie  Lake Superior NewsCrank the Shield features a unique start. On Day 1, competitors will take the Agawa Canyon Tour Train to Batchawana Station. From there, they'll embark on an ...
  
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• .@SSM_Library is seeking a CEO with a proven track record, eager to build upon the solid foundation of a valued library system. Find out more at http://saultstemarie.ca/jobs pic.twitter.com/fzNXwd2TSb

  08-08-2019 19:46 via twitter.com
  .@SSM_Library is seeking a CEO with a proven track record, eager to build upon the solid foundation of a valued library system. Find out more at http://saultstemarie.ca/jobs pic.twitter.com/fzNXwd2TSb
  
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• 'Overlooked' amendment sends developers back to city council

  08-08-2019 19:44 via saultstar.com
  A group of local developers are re-applying for a zoning and Official Plan amendment to build a high-end 12-storey apartment building, tailored for seniors, on vacant land across from Collegiate Heights. Read More
  
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• Two Charged in Connection with Incident on City Bus

  08-08-2019 19:42
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have conducted an investigation into an incident that took place on a city bus on July 27, 2019. As a result of the investigation a male and a female have been charged criminally with cause a disturbance. In addition to the charge, in accordance with City policy, both individuals […]
  
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• Cancer Bats prepare to kick off Canadian tour in Sault Ste. Marie - SooToday.com

  08-08-2019 19:30
  Cancer Bats prepare to kick off Canadian tour in Sault Ste. Marie  SooToday.comMembers of the Toronto-based hardcore punk band Cancer Bats were cruising through the countryside of England, en route to a show in the coastal town of ...
  
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• TRUDEAU, Autumn

  08-08-2019 19:20
  Peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in her 34th year. Loving daughter of Richard and Pat Trudeau. Cherished sister and best friend of Aubrey. Predeceased by her grandparents Nap & Stella Trudeau and Lou & Fanny Demers. Dear niece of Bernerd Trudeau (Jean). She was predeceased by her […]
  
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• Younger gens have fewer housing options

  08-08-2019 19:15
  TORONTO — A new study suggests seniors living in Toronto are more likely to stay longer in their family sized homes than they were a decade ago. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has released a report tracking home ownership trends among Toronto residents 65 or older. It says seniors accounted for 25 per cent of home […]
  
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• MATHIEU, Lynne Janet

  08-08-2019 19:05
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 65. Loving mother of Eddy Mathieu (Christine Charette) and Jill Sutherland. Caring sister of Mike Mathieu and Gordon Mathieu. Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Gertrude (nee Eddy) Mathieu and siblings Judy Hutchinson, Larry Mathieu and Gayle Whitely. Lynne will […]
  
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• Sault serves as launching point for cancer fundraiser - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 18:32
  Sault serves as launching point for cancer fundraiser  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — With the St. Marys River at his back, North Carolina resident Eric Eckard made final preparations Wednesday morning before departing ...
  
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• Day 5 – Determination (Podcast) with Julie Hryniewicz

  08-08-2019 18:13
  On the path to life improvement, today’s 2 1/2 minute podcast talks about determination.  Day 5 of this “Try Something New for 30 Days” challenge gives a bit of a reminder to keep pressing forward, despite any obstacles. Since the world continues to spin around us, let’s focus on ensuring we are living our days […]
  
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• U.P.s Got Talent - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 18:03
  U.P.s Got Talent  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE – Ten finalists will compete for a chance to host their own show during the U.P.'s Got Talent Finals, which begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at ...
  
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• Sault High football practice kicks off Monday - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 18:03
  Sault High football practice kicks off Monday - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE – Practices for the 2019 Sault High Blue Devil football season start Monday, Aug. 12. Morning practices from Aug. 12-16 will be 9:30 to ...
  
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• Court hearing set for today for man accused in Markham quadruple homicide

  08-08-2019 18:02
  NEWMARKET, Ont. — A man accused in an alleged quadruple homicide north of Toronto is expected to appear in a court via videolink later today. Menhaz Zaman was charged with four counts of first-degree murder after police found the bodies of four people in a Markham, Ont., home late last month. The four have been […]
  
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• Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows

  08-08-2019 18:01
  OTTAWA — Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees Celsius, a new report suggests. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is releasing a report today on the impacts farming, forestry and other uses of land have on climate […]
  
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• Summer #3on3 to raise funds for #youthsport...yes please! Great day of fun with @OPP_NER @SaultFire @SSMPFFA and other #communitypartners for making today happen. @SaultPoliceCSO2pic.twitter.com/1Yoi99NrEs

  08-08-2019 18:00 via twitter.com
  Summer #3on3 to raise funds for #youthsport...yes please! Great day of fun with @OPP_NER @SaultFire @SSMPFFA and other #communitypartners for making today happen. @SaultPoliceCSO2pic.twitter.com/1Yoi99NrEs
  
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• HIV self-tests haven’t been approved in Canada. Researchers want to change that.

  08-08-2019 17:49
  TORONTO — Researchers are launching a study on HIV self-testing kits with the aim of gaining federal approval for the first such device in Canada. Dr. Sean Rourke, a scientist with the Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital, said the clinical trial will begin in Toronto on Wednesday before expanding across the country in coming weeks. The neuropsychologist said […]
  
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• Canada’s main stock index, U.S. markets up sharply; loonie also higher

  08-08-2019 17:38
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up sharply as most sectors advanced, led by resource stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 109.80 points at 16,375.02. Some of the lift came from energy-related stocks including Suncor and Enbridge, along with e-commerce company Shopify Inc. and auto parts maker Magna. In New York, the Dow Jones […]
  
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• Square brings new checkout device to Canada as competition in sector increases

  08-08-2019 17:34
  TORONTO — Canadian checkout counters could soon look quite different as a Silicon Valley giant looks to shake up the retail payment space — dominated by the ubiquitous grey terminal —with a new option introduced Thursday. Square Inc., which started about a decade ago with a smartphone-based credit card scanner used mainly by small businesses, has launched a device in Canada aimed at disrupting a market […]
  
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• Documents show Liberals warned of political perils from launching EI review

  08-08-2019 17:16
  OTTAWA — Newly released documents show the Liberals were warned on the eve of an election year about the political consequences of fulfilling a four-year-old campaign promise to review the employment insurance system. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had asked one of his senior ministers to conduct a sweeping review of the social safety net program to come up with ways to […]
  
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• Scorsese, Robertson to host free screening of ‘The Last Waltz’ at TIFF

  08-08-2019 16:55
  TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is doubling down on its celebration of hometown rock star Robbie Robertson with a free screening of “The Last Waltz” — to be introduced by Robertson and director Martin Scorsese. Festival organizers say the longtime friends will introduce the classic 1978 concert film, which documents the star-studded farewell of Robertson’s legendary group, […]
  
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• Over 40 Positions Available at the Ferrovial Services Job Fair

  08-08-2019 16:23
  Sault College Employment Solutions, in partnership with Ferrovial Services North America, will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, August 14 from 1 to 4:30 pm. This hiring event which will take place at the Employment Solutions office at 421 Bay Street, on the 4th floor in Station Tower. Ferrovial Services is looking to fill […]
  
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• Registration Opening Soon for Eight New Online Certificate Programs

  08-08-2019 16:16
  Sault College is continuously looking for opportunities to further diversify its online program and course offerings. With eight new online certificate programs added to the roster, Sault College is now offering over 30 online certificate options for learners! Registration for online learning for the September intake begins August 12 and can be done by calling […]
  
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• Get kids reading to avoid the summer slide - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 15:48
  Get kids reading to avoid the summer slide  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhile almost all parents — 94% — know that summer reading can help their child during the school year, 47% of them are unaware of "summer slide," the ...
  
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• International Bridge traffic slide eases in July

  08-08-2019 15:28 via saultstar.com
  July saw the smallest decrease in traffic crossing the International Bridge in nearly a year.Read More
  
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• Algoma Power to purchase the electricity distribution assets from Dubreuil Lumber Inc.

  08-08-2019 15:04
  Algoma Power Inc. (“Algoma Power”) announced today the closing of the transaction to purchase the electricity distribution assets from Dubreuil Lumber Inc. Algoma Power also assumes the permanent role as operator of the electricity distribution system in the Township of Dubreuilville. Algoma Power was appointed the interim operator of the electricity distribution system for the […]
  
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• Canadian Tire buying 65-store Party City business for $174.4 million cash

  08-08-2019 14:54
  TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. is diversifying its store offerings with the purchase of 65 Party City stores across Canada for $174.4 million cash, a move the national retailer expects to strengthen its connection with millennial customers. The Toronto-based company, which operates multiple retail banners including Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s and Helly Hansen, said the acquisition of Party City’s Canadian stores gives it […]
  
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• Algoma University Receives Support from City of Brampton for Continued Downtown Expansion

  08-08-2019 14:36
  (BRAMPTON, ON- August 7, 2019) –  The ongoing development of post-secondary education options available in downtown Brampton took another significant step forward today thanks to an expanded partnership between the City of Brampton and Algoma University. This morning, Brampton City Council supported the request to invest $7.3 million in grant funding spread over three years […]
  
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• Police blotter: Vehicles broken into in Bedford subdivision - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 04:43
  Police blotter: Vehicles broken into in Bedford subdivision  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe following police reports are among those made recently to Monroe County area law enforcement agencies:
  
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• Kid Day at the Branch County Fair - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 04:43
  Kid Day at the Branch County Fair  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTuesday's Kids Day at the Branch County Fair saw an empty midway until the afternoon as morning rain turned the dry grounds of the fair slightly muddy.
  
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• A championship Fair tale - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-08-2019 04:43
  A championship Fair tale  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPosing for pictures, Katrina Howe, 14, showed off her fluffy black steer who had just been named Grand Champion Market Beef, Tuesday afternoon at the ...
  
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