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• Census Bureau seeking drivers license info, other records - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 23:51
  Census Bureau seeking drivers license info, other records  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario Cannabis Store considers private sector involvement in pot distribution

  15-10-2019 23:07
  TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Store said Tuesday it will launch consultations aimed at getting the private sector more involved in marijuana storage and delivery. The Crown corporation’s CEO said in a statement that the agency will consult with federally licensed producers and retail store owners later this month on the possible change. Cal Bricker said the OCS will then make recommendations […]
  
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• Analysis: Most states lack laws protecting LGBT workers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 22:24
  Analysis: Most states lack laws protecting LGBT workers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bill Tinsley: What’s In It For Me? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 21:57
  Bill Tinsley: What’s In It For Me?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mayers celebrate 65th wedding anniversary - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 21:18
  Mayers celebrate 65th wedding anniversary  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Duty Free Association advocates for visitor rebate program

  15-10-2019 21:05 via saultstar.com
  The Frontier Duty Free Association is calling for the re-implementation of the visitor rebate program. Read More
  
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• Anishinaabe Initiatives Division to Host Over 500 Students for Education Day at Algoma University

  15-10-2019 20:40
  On Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, over 500 sixth- grade students from across the Algoma District School Board (ADSB) and Huron Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) will be celebrating Education Day at Algoma University, hosted by the Anishinaabe Initiatives Division. As part of Ontario’s sixth-grade curriculum, students learn about Anishinaabe culture and heritage. In order […]
  
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• Cougars Weekend Recap & Athletes of the Week

  15-10-2019 19:45
  WOMEN’S SOCCER: SAULT COUGARS vs CAMBRIAN GOLDEN SHIELD SUDBURY – The Cougars have punched their ticket to the playoffs. Looking to ride the momentum from a thrilling win last week against Fleming, the lady Cougars were on the road for the last regular season game in Sudbury against Cambrian College. On a cold and windy […]
  
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• Family hit by SUV were ‘doing what they were supposed to do,’ Toronto mayor says

  15-10-2019 19:34
  Toronto’s mayor says there’s nothing the city could have done to prevent an alleged hit-and-run that badly injured a toddler, his mother and his grandmother on Sunday. John Tory says the family members were “doing what they were supposed to do” — standing on the sidewalk, waiting their turn to cross the street — when they were struck. […]
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Bad officiating - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 18:52
  Granlund cartoon: Bad officiating  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Government Creating New Way for Private Sector to Share Innovative Infrastructure Ideas

  15-10-2019 18:49
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new framework for receiving and evaluating infrastructure proposals from the private sector. Unsolicited proposals (USP) are proposals to the government that were not requested through an existing procurement. This marks the first time there has been a formal process for submitting USPs to the Ontario government. Through […]
  
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• Dave Ramsey: How can I help my mom? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 18:46
  Dave Ramsey: How can I help my mom?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Weekend Report – Algoma University Soccer

  15-10-2019 18:31
  Written by Daniel Scarpino Weekend Report – Algoma University Soccer Sunday, October 13th – York (3) v Algoma (0) – Women There was a lot to be thankful for this past Sunday at Superior Heights. Well, for the ambitious, it was cold weather, rain, and soccer that was offered up for gratitude on the day. […]
  
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• BAYLES, Edward “Tom”

  15-10-2019 18:30
  Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice with family by his side on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 78. Dear husband of the late Sandra Bayles and beloved companion of Pauline Vienneau. Loving father of Sheri Minardi (David), Chris Bayles (Pat) and Steven Bayles (Michele). Cherished grandpa of Shelby Black […]
  
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• Sault High Class of 1941 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 18:22
  Sault High Class of 1941  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault High Class of 1941 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 18:22
  Sault High Class of 1941 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario high school teachers to hold strike vote

  15-10-2019 18:21
  TORONTO — The union representing Ontario’s high school teachers says it will hold strike votes among its members in the coming weeks. Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation president Harvey Bischof says voting will begin Oct. 22 and finish Nov. 15. Bischof says the decision follows the province’s refusal to discuss “substantive issues” at the bargaining table. He says the government is refusing to engage
  
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• Nominations are now open for the 2020 Algoma Visionary Awards Gala

  15-10-2019 18:02
  Strive Young Professionals Group is proud to announce the third annual Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA) Gala. On Friday, January 10th, 2020 at Grand Gardens North, StriveYPG will be recognizing 20 individuals for their efforts to achieve greatness in leadership, community engagement, professional achievement, volunteerism, and mentoring in our community. Nominations for the 2020 Algoma Visionary Awards […]
  
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• City Reminds You To Keep Catch Basins Free of Debris

  15-10-2019 17:57
  As residents begin winter preparations, the Public Works and Engineering Services department would like to remind residents to keep catch basins clear and free of debris. Staff are sweeping and cleaning basins and storm drains in preparation for the flow of water during the winter months. Residents are not to rake leaves onto roadways or […]
  
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• Sports Briefs for Tues., Oct. 15 - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 17:09
  Sports Briefs for Tues., Oct. 15 - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Roots take hold for 2020 Tulip Time Festival - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 17:09
  Roots take hold for 2020 Tulip Time Festival  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Roots take hold for 2020 Tulip Time Festival - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 17:09
  Roots take hold for 2020 Tulip Time Festival - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• I Hate Technology - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 17:09
  I Hate Technology  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Gordie Howe & The Rink-Rat: A Visit To Sault Ste. Marie's Hockey Lore - FloHockey

  15-10-2019 16:52
  Gordie Howe & The Rink-Rat: A Visit To Sault Ste. Marie's Hockey Lore  FloHockey
  
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• Top-ranked Jets cruise past Newberry - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 16:33
  Top-ranked Jets cruise past Newberry - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Truth or consequences - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 16:33
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Truth or consequences  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Truth or consequences - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 16:33
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Truth or consequences - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Home Sales in September up 15.5 per cent from Year Ago

  15-10-2019 15:36
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of home sales in September was up 15.5 per cent compared with a year ago as sales in the country’s big cities climbed higher. The association says sales compared with a year ago were up in Canada’s large urban markets, including B.C.’s Lower Mainland, Calgary, Edmonton, […]
  
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• Cannabis producer Aphria reports $16.4M first-quarter profit, $126.1M revenue

  15-10-2019 14:05
  LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Cannabis company Aphria Inc. reported a profit of $16.4 million in its latest quarter, its second consecutive quarter of profitable growth. The company said the profit for the quarter ended Aug. 31 amounted to seven cents per share, up from $15.8 million or five cents per share in the prior quarter. Aphria […]
  
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• CannTrust to destroy $77 million of plants and inventory to comply with rules

  15-10-2019 12:18
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it will destroy $77 million worth of pot plants and inventory as part of its efforts to comply with regulations as authorized by Health Canada. The Vaughan, Ont.-based company received a notice of licence suspension in September from the federal regulator indicating its authority to produce cannabis, other than […]
  
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• Refs, Packers leave Lions limping out of Lambeau - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 11:11
  Refs, Packers leave Lions limping out of Lambeau  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Murder suspects mother sentenced for lying to police - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 11:11
  Murder suspects mother sentenced for lying to police  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Protected class issue complex in nature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 11:11
  Letter: Protected class issue complex in nature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Climate change 'consensus' is misleading - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 11:11
  Letter: Climate change 'consensus' is misleading - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Trudeau plays defence in Maritimes today while Scheer fights for seats in Quebec

  15-10-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is barnstorming New Brunwick and Nova Scotia today, while his Conservative rival Andrew Scheer does the same in Quebec. The difference is that Trudeau is spending his time in ridings the Liberal party is hoping to keep in the federal election on Oct. 21, and Scheer is hitting areas […]
  
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• Raisinville Township 10/1/2019 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 06:21
  Raisinville Township 10/1/2019 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Abandoning Syria’s Kurds Tarnishes Our Country’s Honor - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 06:21
  Abandoning Syria’s Kurds Tarnishes Our Country’s Honor  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Symphony subscriptions on sale

  15-10-2019 05:11 via saultthisweek.com
  Season subscriptions to Sault Symphony Orchestra and tickets for individual performancesat the start of the symphony’s 47th year of music-making are now available.
  The 2019-2020 schedule offers four performances:
  • The Ultimate Halloween Concert – Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Community Theatre Centre
  • The Nutcracker Ballet performed by Toronto’s Ballet Jorgen – Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Community Theatre Centre
  • Beethoven 250th Birthday Celebration with Lynn
  
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• As this gardening season ends, look ahead to next year

  15-10-2019 05:05 via saultthisweek.com
  As I was enjoying a balmy October day, I thought back to last fall when it rained and rained and rained! I am so thankful that we have had some nice days to offset those of heavy rain and high winds.
  I was away on a buying trip the first week of October so missed the big storm and flooding that Sault Ste.Marie experienced. I hope your home and gardens came through OK.
  I do find the week leading up to Thanksgiving to be a bit melancholy as the garden centre wraps up another season. Once we close,
  
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• 14 Mexican police officers killed in ambush - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  15-10-2019 05:04
  14 Mexican police officers killed in ambush  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Getting out the electorate

  15-10-2019 04:53 via saultthisweek.com
  What’s the difference between an elector and a voter?
  Elections Canada says: an elector is qualified to vote; a voter is an elector who has.
  On average voter turnout since 1867 has run about 70 per cent over the course of 45 elections or referendums (of which Canada has had three – prohibition, 1898, conscription, 1942 and constitutional amendments in 1992; all failed.).
  In November 2000, Elections Canada adjusted voter turnout from 61.2 per cent to 64.1 per cent after normal mainten
  
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• Tour promotes helpline for first responders

  15-10-2019 04:45 via saultthisweek.com
  Boots on the Ground is a 24/7 peer-to-peer helpline for frontline emergency workers and is done completely on a volunteer basis.
  The not-for-profit organization provides support for anyone who needs someone to talk to about whatever it is they might be experiencing.
  “They could be experiencing a crisis”, life stresses, a traumatic event, feelings of depression, suicide, sadness or, “Maybe they just want to talk about their day” said Sharon Bak, volunteer operations manage
  
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