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• Ottawa fines two coast guard ships for speeding in right whale protection zone

  12-08-2019 23:19
  OTTAWA — Transport Canada is issuing fines to a pair of Canadian Coast Guard ships that allegedly sailed too fast through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where the rising death toll among endangered North Atlantic right whales has been partly blamed on collisions with vessels. The ships are among six — including a luxury yacht […]
  
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• Science North expands to Sault

  12-08-2019 23:00 via saultstar.com
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• Key to summer splendour

  12-08-2019 22:59 via saultstar.com
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• Prosecutors say Ohio shooters friend bought him armor - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 22:33
  Prosecutors say Ohio shooters friend bought him armor  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA man told federal agents he bought body armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine for the Dayton gunman earlier this year, according to a court ...
  
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• MARINICH, Pauline

  12-08-2019 21:58
  After a short residency at Extendicare Maple View, Pauline passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her husband John. Special mother of Pam Duvall (John), Peggy Lash (Herb), Patti Fournier and Penny Marinich. Cherished and loved grandmother of Cheryl and Jeffery Duvall (Katie), Heather and Herbie Lash […]
  
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• The Mom Stop: Violence casts cloud over society - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 21:41
  The Mom Stop: Violence casts cloud over society  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI spent last weekend like a lot of parents - getting my kids ready to go back to school.While school supplies were bought online and shipped directly to my kids' ...
  
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• Raptors open NBA season against Pelicans, will also play early Christmas game

  12-08-2019 21:36
  TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will begin their 2019-20 season with a championship banner raising, and the festive atmosphere will continue with home games on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. The team announced its schedule for the upcoming NBA season on Monday, making official previously leaked highlights such as the Christmas game and the […]
  
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• A woman’s worth; they bring many gifts taken for granted                 

  12-08-2019 21:27 via saultstar.com
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• Five parties invited to televised leaders’ debates, Bernier left out for now

  12-08-2019 21:21
  OTTAWA — The leaders of Canada’s five main political parties have been invited to take part in televised federal election debates this October, but the newly formed People’s Party of Canada has been left out for now. Leaders of the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Bloc Quebecois and Green party have all been invited by the Leaders’ Debates Commission, […]
  
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• Canadian military issues new ban on discriminatory, sexually explicit tattoos

  12-08-2019 21:13
  OTTAWA — Canadian military members are being warned against getting certain tattoos, including those that could be deemed discriminatory or sexually explicit. The warning is contained in a new order today that offers the most specific guidance yet around what tattoos are considered acceptable. It comes as the military tries to crack down on sexual misconduct […]
  
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• Three levels of government pledge $4.5M to help Toronto police fight gun crime

  12-08-2019 21:12
  TORONTO — The mayor of Toronto says the local police force is about to receive more money to help combat rising gun crime in the city. John Tory says the federal, provincial and municipal governments have teamed up to provide $4.5 million in funding. Tory says the money will be put towards immediate plans to […]
  
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• Ottawa to fund Ontario refugee and immigration legal aid after provincial cuts

  12-08-2019 20:56
  TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend $26 million this year on refugee and immigration legal aid services in Ontario after the province cut funding. Premier Doug Ford’s spring budget slashed Legal Aid Ontario’s budget by 30 per cent, including eliminating funding for refugee and immigration law services. Ontario’s attorney […]
  
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• Arrest made in Toronto nightclub shooting, 30-year-old faces 8 gun-related charges

  12-08-2019 20:48
  TORONTO — Police say they’ve charged a 30-year-old man in relation to a nightclub shooting in north Toronto that left four people with gunshot wounds. Toronto police say they responded to gunshots fired around 2 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the District 45 club. They say one of those shot suffered serious injuries while three others […]
  
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• Northern Think Hub Opens In The Sault

  12-08-2019 20:44
  Science North is installing a “Northern THINK Hub” at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, which is modeled on the popular THINK visitor experience that recently opened at Science North. THINK stands for Tinker, Hack, Innovate, Network, and Know. The hub combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, and encourages hands-on experimentation with real […]
  
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• On Camera : Break and Enter to Pine Allard Properties

  12-08-2019 20:40
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of break and enter. On August 3, 2019 at approximately 4:20 p.m. an unknown male gained entry to Pine Allard Properties through forced entry. He was wearing a Nike hat, red hoodie and work […]
  
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• Whats on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 20:31
  Whats on school menus this fall? Trade mitigation  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSchool lunch menus already have Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays. Now some may get Trade Mitigation Thursdays.This fall, some U.S. school cafeterias ...
  
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• COHEN: The Honourable Justice W. Wayne

  12-08-2019 20:16
  Our family sadly announces the passing of Wayne – a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. A man of honour; a man of justice; a life well lived. Loved by family and friends. Friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522) […]
  
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• Woman must pay damages to luxury retailers in counterfeit sales case

  12-08-2019 18:11
  OTTAWA — A federal court has ruled a woman who sold counterfeit luxury goods in the Toronto area won’t receive a trial in the case, and must pay damages to well-known brands including Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton. Justice John Norris writes in a ruling dated August 8 that Natalie Mary Tobey, who operates an unregistered business named TBF Accessories, sold […]
  
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• .@ScienceNorth's new education based permanent exhibit is now open at the @SSM_Library! The Northern THINK Hub provides engaging programming related to the Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) fields.pic.twitter.com/DfO06yqPwK

  12-08-2019 18:04 via twitter.com
  .@ScienceNorth's new education based permanent exhibit is now open at the @SSM_Library! The Northern THINK Hub provides engaging programming related to the Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) fields.pic.twitter.com/DfO06yqPwK
  
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• PROVENZANO, Carmela (Lena)

  12-08-2019 18:02
  Peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at Extendicare Maple View in Sault Ste. Marie. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Carmela is dearly treasured for her kind heart, endearing sense of humor and incredible love for her family. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Giuseppe (Joe) for 57 years. Dear […]
  
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• Trump overhauling enforcement of Endangered Species Act - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 17:38
  Trump overhauling enforcement of Endangered Species Act  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory ...
  
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• Trump overhauling enforcement of Endangered Species Act - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 17:38
  Trump overhauling enforcement of Endangered Species Act - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory ...
  
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• Get a last splash of summer fun in Soo Michigan this month

  12-08-2019 17:31
  August is anything but the “dog days of summer” in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. There is still a lot of summer left to squeeze out of the year. Find out how you can enjoy the last full month of summer in the Soo with great places to eat, shop, and play. 🍔Clyde’s and the West […]
  
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• David Clayton-Thomas on why musicians against guns could launch another Woodstock

  12-08-2019 17:29
  TORONTO — David Clayton-Thomas thinks another Woodstock could be on the horizon. The former member of Blood, Sweat and Tears says many have tried to replicate the iconic music festival for its 50th anniversary, but they’ve all missed a key element. “It was about peace,” says the multiple Grammy winner, whose rock band was a headliner at the original […]
  
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• Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 17:25
  Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAsteroids, including those that might slam into Earth. Clouds of gas and dust on the verge of forming stars. Planets orbiting stars other than our own. This is some ...
  
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• North American stock markets down in late-morning trading, loonie edges lower

  12-08-2019 17:24
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell in late-morning trading as the heavyweight financial sector lost ground while U.S. stock markets also moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 47.31 points at 16,294.03. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 282.22 points at 26,005.22. The S&P 500 index was down 26.71 points […]
  
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• MARTONE, Nunzio

  12-08-2019 17:18
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nunzio Martone peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved husband of Angelina (Davino) for 70 years. Much loved father of the late Joseph and Rocky (Sharon). Adored by his grandchildren Angelina Martone and […]
  
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• Court dismisses Air Canada pilots’ appeal of mandatory retirement at age 60

  12-08-2019 17:00
  OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge by former Air Canada pilots who claimed that the company was wrong to force some to retire at age 60. The dismissal of an appeal by 18 ex-pilots stems back to a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that the airline had the right to compel some […]
  
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• Fireworks-fed grass fire reported at former quarry - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 16:55
  Fireworks-fed grass fire reported at former quarry  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe fire started 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the former quarry known as Lake Monroe; nearly 100 people were in the area at the time.
  
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• Science North opens permanent THINK Hub in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  12-08-2019 16:48
  Science North opens permanent THINK Hub in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV NewsScience North opens permanent THINK Hub in Sault Ste. Marie as part of expansion funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
  
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• Michael James Barton: Offshore drilling enhances national security - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 16:44
  Michael James Barton: Offshore drilling enhances national security  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA federal judge recently dealt a blow to the economy — and our nation's security.Sharon Gleason, a district court judge in Alaska, blocked one of President ...
  
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• Living Sustainably: Benefits of trees branch far - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 16:44
  Living Sustainably: Benefits of trees branch far  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND — How much is that tree in your front yard worth? Sure, you might cash in once on its lumber value — or you could treat it as a long-term investment.
  
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• Test Drive: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 16:22
  Test Drive: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry price: $28045Price as tested: $51645 This week, we're driving the fourth generation 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4 two-door, named Motor Trend ...
  
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• Fire Services Probes Albert West Blaze https://saultonline.com/2019/08/fire-services-probes-albert-west-blaze/ … via @SaultOnline

  12-08-2019 16:17 via twitter.com
  Fire Services Probes Albert West Blaze https://saultonline.com/2019/08/fire-services-probes-albert-west-blaze/ … via @SaultOnline
  
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• Electrical fire causes moderate damage to Albert West residence https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/electrical-fire-causes-moderate-damage-to-albert-west-residence-1634930 … via @SooToday

  12-08-2019 16:16 via twitter.com
  Electrical fire causes moderate damage to Albert West residence https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/electrical-fire-causes-moderate-damage-to-albert-west-residence-1634930 … via @SooToday
  
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• SSM Museum Officially Re-Opens Third Floor

  12-08-2019 16:07
  The Sault Ste. Marie Museum officially launched its new exhibit on Friday and Saturday with the grand re-opening of their newly renovated third floor. The third floor now shows their updated music and sports exhibits, as well as their new permanent Marine Exhibit in partnership with the M.S. Norgoma. Watch the video above for more.
  
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• Fire Services Probes Albert West Blaze

  12-08-2019 15:22
  On Friday, August 9th, 2019, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service crews were called to a reported residential fire in the west-end of the city. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., fire crews responded to a fire in the 300 block of Albert Street West. The fire originated on the third floor of the multi-level dwelling. Crews were […]
  
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• Day 9 – Highlights (Podcast) with Julie Hryniewicz

  12-08-2019 15:00
  Are we focusing on the good stuff or the challenging stuff?  Since our brain looks for evidence of what we believe, it is essential to focus our attention and energy on the highlights of our lives. Looking for what is working, what is good, what we are grateful for and what makes us feel healthier […]
  
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• Woodstock memories 50 years later - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 14:08
  Woodstock memories 50 years later  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — They helicoptered over crowds into the Woodstock festival and hiked in past abandoned cars. They danced at dawn on a muddy hillside ...
  
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• CannTrust says facility in Vaughan, Ont., rated non-compliant by Health Canada

  12-08-2019 13:57
  TORONTO — Cannabis company CannTrust Holdings Inc. says its manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ont., has been rated non-compliant by Health Canada. The company says it was notified by Health Canada on Friday and added that remedial actions were underway. The decision by the regulator was based on an inspection in July following revelations that Health Canada […]
  
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• Police Investigate Sexual Assaults at Music Festival

  12-08-2019 13:28
  On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2:10 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a female with injuries at the Country Fest Fairgrounds in Little Current, Ontario. The investigation has since revealed that a female in attendance at the […]
  
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• Roll Call: Bill introductions in Michigan Legislature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 10:26
  Roll Call: Bill introductions in Michigan Legislature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: The legislature remains on summer break with no votes expected until September. Rather than votes this report contains some interesting or ...
  
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• One-day festival reboot pulls unprecedented crowd - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 06:59
  One-day festival reboot pulls unprecedented crowd  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt was the biggest opening crowd we've ever had,” said organizer Brad Schreiber. “For the first act to open the show like that, it was amazing. The crowd just ...
  
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• Inaugural Dance Cheboygan! a success - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 06:59
  Inaugural Dance Cheboygan! a success  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN- The Rotary Club of Cheboygan and McLaren Cheboygan Hospice House would like to thank everyone that helped make the inaugural Dance ...
  
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• Herrick Library adding new digital-focused department - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 06:59
  Herrick Library adding new digital-focused department  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND — A new department is coming to the Herrick District Library this fall aimed at helping people learn and utilize digital skills. The department ...
  
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• Ash Township 9/3/2019 ZBA hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 06:59
  Ash Township 9/3/2019 ZBA hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNOTICE OF. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING. ASH TOWNSHIP. Please take note that the Zoning Board of Appeals will convene for a Public Hearing at.
  
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• Art festival celebrates upcycled materials - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 06:59
  Art festival celebrates upcycled materials  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Downtown Monroe Fine Arts Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
  
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• High-octane performances drive Croswells Sister Act - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 04:18
  High-octane performances drive Croswells Sister Act  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — Adapting a movie to a stage musical isn't always a successful endeavor. That's probably especially true if the movie isn't a musical to begin with, like ...
  
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• Chippewa County Right to Life seeks volunteers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2019 01:52
  Chippewa County Right to Life seeks volunteers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Chippewa County Right to Life (CCRTL) will once again be hosting a pro-life informational booth in the Exhibit building at the Chippewa ...
  
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