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• NCDSB chair charged with accessing child porn

  01-10-2019 23:47 via saultstar.com
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• Collision: Traffic snarled at Second Line entrance to Walmart

  01-10-2019 23:28
  Traffic is backed up in both directions on Second Line east just in front of the Walmart entrance as the result of a collision. Please drive safely when transiting the area or use an alternate route to provide emergency responders with a safe work scene.
  
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• Federal judge upholds affirmative action at Harvard - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 23:27
  Federal judge upholds affirmative action at Harvard  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• OPP Conducts Fall Seat Belt Campaign

  01-10-2019 23:12
  Forty two (42) people who were not safely buckled up have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, a 20 percent spike over the 35 seat belt-related deaths at this time last year. As OPP officers gear up for their Fall Seat Belt Campaign, they are reminding drivers and passengers that being […]
  
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• Mayor for a Day contest submissions being accepted

  01-10-2019 23:06
  Do you want to be the Mayor for a day? The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie North are accepting submissions for the 2019 Mayor for a Day contest. Students are asked to submit a letter, video or any other creative piece that answers these questions: 1. Why […]
  
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• Niagara police issue Amber Alert for five children last seen near Jordan, Ont.

  01-10-2019 23:05
  Niagara regional police have issued an Amber Alert for five children missing from the area. They say they’re looking for Eska, Evelyn, Magnus, Mattias and Sovereign MacDermid. The children’s ages were not provided. Police say they were last seen in Jordan, Ont., in the company of 49-year-old Ian MacDermid. He’s described as being six feet tall, […]
  
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• Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 22:40
  Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Fall colors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 22:32
  Granlund cartoon: Fall colors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• After a summer of change, new-look Maple Leafs eager to get going

  01-10-2019 22:31
  TORONTO — Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly and Frederik Andersen remain entrenched at the top of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster. After that, some fans might need a program following a summer of upheaval. The Leafs open the 2019-20 NHL season Wednesday night at home against the Ottawa Senators with no fewer than 13 different players […]
  
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• Algoma U Honours Residential School Survivors during Orange Shirt Day

  01-10-2019 21:50
  Approximately 40 people gathered at Algoma University’s Shingwauk Hall on Tuesday afternoon to take part in their third annual Orange Shirt Day. Algoma University, previously a residential school from 1874-1970, was one of many places across Canada who recognized this day, which was started in BC in 2013 as a way to commemorate reconciliation and […]
  
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• Names of 2,800 Residential Student Deaths Revealed in Orange Shirt Day Ceremony

  01-10-2019 21:47
  Rose Mary Wolfe in Lestock, Saskatchewan. Bella Johnson in Whitefish Lake, Alberta. Jacob Grey in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. James Paul in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The list goes on and on — children who died in Canada’s residential school system. Child victims being named for the first time. On Monday, the National Centre for Truth […]
  
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• DesRosiers says auto sales declined 3.7 per cent in September after August gain

  01-10-2019 21:44
  TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says Canadian auto sales returned to declines in September after a brief reprieve in August. The consultancy says new light vehicle sales were down 3.7 per cent to 166,488 vehicles sold in the month, compared with 172,974 sold for the same month last year. Year-over-year auto sales had declined for […]
  
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• Commission recommends schools integrate mental health into operations

  01-10-2019 21:38
  TORONTO — The Mental Health Commission of Canada is recommending that colleges and universities integrate student well-being into every aspect of schools’ operations. The commission, which gets its mandate from the federal government, makes the recommendation in a review draft of mental health standards for Canadian post-secondary institutions. The document, posted online last month and up for […]
  
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• Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:37
  Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bill Tinsley: Age of outrage - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:34
  Bill Tinsley: Age of outrage  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Proposed Liberal tech tax would spare consumers, for now: analysts

  01-10-2019 21:23
  TORONTO — A set of proposed taxes on foreign technology companies that do business in Canada would have little to no immediate effect on subscribers to foreign digital services like Netflix, experts say. Tax analysts explain that the Liberals seem to be contemplating two different kinds of new taxation aimed at large multinational technology companies, but the party’s platform only provides a timetable for […]
  
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• 3D Mammography Arrives at War Memorial Hospital - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:22
  3D Mammography Arrives at War Memorial Hospital  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 3D Mammography Arrives at War Memorial Hospital - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:22
  3D Mammography Arrives at War Memorial Hospital - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie sees flooding after heavy rainfall - CTV News

  01-10-2019 21:14
  Sault Ste. Marie sees flooding after heavy rainfall  CTV NewsSault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) issues a Flood Warning  Wawa-news.comSault Ste. Marie Museum Welcomes New Programming & Outreach Coordinator  SaultOnline.comCity Hall welcomes Ryuo-Cho students  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Oktoberfest features Midnight Echo

  01-10-2019 21:14 via saultstar.com
  Alternative rock act Midnight Echo is featured at the fifth annual Sault Ste. Marie Oktoberfest.Read More
  
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• Recipes to welcome hunting season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:11
  Recipes to welcome hunting season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MCOP takes over Opportunity Center - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 21:11
  MCOP takes over Opportunity Center  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• U.P. Sports Hall of Famer Fred DeVuono of Sault Ste. Marie dies - Marquette Mining Journal

  01-10-2019 21:04
  U.P. Sports Hall of Famer Fred DeVuono of Sault Ste. Marie dies  Marquette Mining Journal
  
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• Teachers get more hours

  01-10-2019 20:38 via saultstar.com
  A surge in secondary enrolment at Algoma District School Board helped seven teachers get full-time hours.Read More
  
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• Learn How to Launch a Side Hustle and Make Money in Your Spare Time

  01-10-2019 20:38
  StartUP Sault Ste. Marie is excited to announce the return of their popular Launch Your Own Side Hustle seminar, following two sold out session in the spring. Side hustles are a way to earn extra income in your spare time by pursuing a low-risk, low-cost side business doing something you enjoy or are passionate about. […]
  
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• OPP opens new Cyber Operations Centre

  01-10-2019 20:29
  (ORILLIA, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Thomas Carrique was joined by Solicitor General Sylvia Jones and senior OPP commanders in Orillia to celebrate the opening of its Cyber Operations Centre. The speed at which technology advances, and is integrated into society presents a continuous challenge for law enforcement to identify, seize, store and […]
  
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• Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan election represents pronounced progress - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 19:25
  Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan election represents pronounced progress  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police ponder opioid treatment program

  01-10-2019 19:07 via saultstar.com
  A Michigan police program to help people dealing with opioid addiction could be adopted by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.Read More
  
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• Police train at Algoma U

  01-10-2019 18:52 via saultstar.com
  City police officers will do required use-of-force training at Algoma University.Read More
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Here's why - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 18:24
  Dave Ramsey: Here's why - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Protecting finances in your Golden Years - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 18:21
  Protecting finances in your Golden Years  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Protecting finances in your Golden Years - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 18:21
  Protecting finances in your Golden Years - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Museum Welcomes New Programming & Outreach Coordinator - SaultOnline.com

  01-10-2019 17:52
  Sault Ste. Marie Museum Welcomes New Programming & Outreach Coordinator  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Museum Welcomes New Programming & Outreach Coordinator

  01-10-2019 17:52
  The Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A Historical Society, operating the Sault Ste. Marie Museum at 690 Queen St. E., is excited to announce and welcome William Hollingshead as the Programming & Outreach Coordinator. Mr. Hollingshead will be responsible for overseeing the Sault Ste. Marie Museum’s Programming & Outreach Department, by helping Museum […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: MCCOLEMAN, Sandra Lee

  01-10-2019 17:39
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of 18 years to Don McColeman. Loving daughter of the late Paulie and late Dan Campbell; daughter-in-law of Evelyn and Clayton McColeman. Dear sister of Roy Campbell (Lori). Much loved niece of Joanne and John […]
  
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• Sault doctors and scientists raise concerns over smelter

  01-10-2019 17:35 via saultthisweek.com
  The ferrochrome debate is heating up in Sault Ste. Marie.
  During a Saturday meeting at the Water Tower Inn, more than 300 people gathered to express concern about plans to develop a ferrochrome plant.
  Peggy Lauzon, an instructor at Algoma University, facilitated the meeting for concerned citizens, explaining, “I think that we have a long history of being a steel industry, and I honour that and I understand that that’s important, but think that we need to rely on our experts to ensure
  
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• City plans ahead for 2020 roadwork

  01-10-2019 17:34 via saultstar.com
  This season’s roadwork may not quite be completed yet but city staff is already thinking about next year’s projects. Read More
  
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• Power restored to North end of City after undetermined power outages

  01-10-2019 17:29
  The PUC is advising that power has been restored shortly after 11 a.m. to 628 customers in the following areas after an unplanned interruptions: Great Northern Road north from Fifth Line to City limits Old Goulais Bay Road from Fifth Line to Sixth Line Whitepine Court Backcountry If your power is still out, please call […]
  
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• Rudyard boys finish first at Rapid River Invitational - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 17:22
  Rudyard boys finish first at Rapid River Invitational  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Communicating through behavior - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-10-2019 16:20
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Communicating through behavior  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Telus to buy ADT’s Canadian security business, ADT Inc. to pay special dividend

  01-10-2019 16:13
  TORONTO — Telus Corp. is dramatically increasing the size of its home and business security operations with a deal to buy ADT Security Services Canada Inc. for roughly $700 million. The Vancouver-based company said Tuesday the purchase is part of its move to provide monitoring for fires, floods, carbon monoxide leaks and break-ins as well […]
  
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• Saultites take to social media with videos of area flooding from storm

  01-10-2019 16:13
  Last evening and into the early morning, Saultites took to social media to share videos of flooding as the result of a strong storm system which brought thunder, lightening and heavy rains into the area. In a Sault Ste. Marie Conservation Authority statement, the Sault area has seen 90-135mm of rain so far with more […]
  
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• Thunderstorm marks record-breaking daily rainfall

  01-10-2019 15:57 via saultstar.com
  Record breaking rainfall Monday has left some roads flooded and rivers and streams higher than normal. Read More
  
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• Fire prevention is October 6th - 12th, 2019. The theme for this year is "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape. Plan & Practice Your Escape!" #EscapePlanning #FPW2019 @CitySSMpic.twitter.com/lR29M3ZFcU

  01-10-2019 15:33 via twitter.com
  Fire prevention is October 6th - 12th, 2019. The theme for this year is "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape. Plan & Practice Your Escape!" #EscapePlanning #FPW2019 @CitySSMpic.twitter.com/lR29M3ZFcU
  
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• One Night Stand wins at Cinefest

  01-10-2019 15:30 via saultstar.com
  A film starring a Sault Ste. Marie native earned second-place honours at Cinefest’s CTV Best in Shorts.Read More
  
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• Winnipeg man suffers bites during multiple attacks by bear in Ontario woods

  01-10-2019 15:14
  KENORA, Ont. — A Winnipeg man says he is lucky to be alive after suffering severe bites from a bear that attacked him three times near his cottage in northwestern Ontario. Dave Schwab, who is 69, says he was finishing his walk near Kenora last Thursday when he spotted a black bear about 100 metres ahead […]
  
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• Big pumpkins roll into pavilion

  01-10-2019 15:04 via saultstar.com
  Giant pumpkins are celebrated Saturday at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library’s seventh annual pumpkin festival.Read More
  
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• Sportsnet president Yabsley weighs in on changes, present and future

  01-10-2019 15:00
  TORONTO — Bart Yabsley is almost seven months in to his new role as president of Sportsnet. His tenure has been marked by several significant changes. Veteran broadcaster Bob McCown was let go last spring after 30 years of hosting “Prime Time Sports.” Hockey broadcasters Nick Kypreos, Doug MacLean and John Shannon aren’t returning this season. Soccer analysts and writers were […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says economy flat in July as oil and gas sector down

  01-10-2019 14:51
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in July as weakness in oil and gas extraction offset gains in service industries. Economists had expected growth of 0.1 per cent, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv. The flat reading for the month came as goods-producing industries fell 0.7 per cent […]
  
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• Wesdome, Pollard Banknote lauded

  01-10-2019 14:30 via saultstar.com
  Wesdome, owner of a Wawa gold mine, is included in a new ranking of top performers on the Toronto Stock Exchange.Read More
  
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