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• Akim Aliu believes change coming after meeting with NHL’s top executives

  03-12-2019 22:55
  
  TORONTO — Former NHL forward Akim Aliu expects “big change” in the league after a meeting with the league’s top two executives on Tuesday. Aliu met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly in Toronto following his allegation that former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters used a racial slur several times during the 2009-10 season […]
  
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• Transport agency asks for public input on air travel for disabled people

  03-12-2019 22:40
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s transportation regulator is asking members of the public to weigh in on how to make air travel more accessible for disabled people. The Canadian Transportation Agency is holding a public consultation on a number of issues that the disability community has been hoping to raise for years. They include the expansion of the […]
  
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• City examines Ontario's Job Site Challenge prospects

  03-12-2019 21:58 via saultstar.com
  
  A new provincial wide Job Site Challenge is getting a second look from the city and Economic Development Corp. Read More
  
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• Ontario coroner gathering data for massive analysis of child and youth deaths

  03-12-2019 21:42
  
  TORONTO — An Ontario youth court judge has granted the coroner’s office access to justice records that will be reviewed as part of a pilot project looking into thousands of deaths of children and young adults in the province. Chief Coroner Dirk Huyer told Justice Sheilagh O’Connell on Tuesday that more than 7,000 people aged 10 to 24 years […]
  
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• Motherhood, social norms behind gender wage gap in Canada: Finance Canada docs

  03-12-2019 20:59
  
  OTTAWA — An internal government analysis concludes motherhood and the societal expectations that come with it are major factors in Canada’s wage gap between men and women. “Since gendered expectations and social norms are clearly important factors in the gender wage gap, closing the gender gap will require broad societal changes,” says the Aug. 28 briefing note […]
  
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• Trudeau government doing spadework on minerals crucial to economy

  03-12-2019 20:40
  
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is digging for reliable intelligence on the role Canada’s mining sector could play in providing the United States and other key trading partners with crucial minerals and metals — from cobalt to tellurium — considered building blocks of the new economy. Natural Resources Canada plans to hire a British firm to provide pricing forecasts and analysis of global supply and demand betwee
  
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• Local doctor's registration is revoked for sexual abuse of a patient, dishonourable dealings with nurses

  03-12-2019 20:00 via saultstar.com
  
  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has immediately revoked Dr. Peter Schwarz’s registration after finding him guilty of professional misconduct. Read More
  
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• Three Cheers for Stan

  03-12-2019 19:55 via saultstar.com
  
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• WYLLIE, Christina

  03-12-2019 19:53
  
  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the F.J. Davey Home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 91. She is now reunited with her beloved husband William. Dear mother of Janet Frost (Larry). Loving grandmother of Heather Seamans (David), Kevin Frost, and Tammy Sleight (Bill). Great-grandmother of Caitlin, Zachary, […]
  
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• COOPER, Ronald (Ron) Bernard

  03-12-2019 19:52
  
  Surrounded by his family, after a short illness, at ARCH on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 72. Born to Ralph and Mary Cooper in Pickle Crow, Ontario, Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda (Halliday), his son Scott, daughters Robin (Jeff Walker), Christie (Triv Currie) and grandchildren Heather and […]
  
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• FILIPETTI, Florence Julia

  03-12-2019 19:50
  
  April 18, 1928 to December 1, 2019 – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Julia Filipetti, surrounded by her loving family, in her 92nd year on Sunday, December 1st, 2019. Florence was always a devoted wife, doting mother and “Nonne”. Florence cherished her family. She was a superlative cook […]
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: 12 Days of Christmas Vacation Draw #3

  03-12-2019 19:48
  
  On the third day of Christmas, Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District gave away a family vacation for two to Banff, Alberta! DECEMBER 3 TRIP WINNER:  Natasha Court Ticket #418 The next draw will take place Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The fourth draw of the 12 Days of Christmas […]
  
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• Grassy Narrows chief calls for end to delays on mercury treatment centre

  03-12-2019 19:34
  
  OTTAWA — The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is accusing the Liberals of stalling on a treatment centre for residents with mercury poisoning and is calling for a less “paternalistic” approach from the feds. Chief Rudy Turtle was joined by the Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and elders and […]
  
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• Echo Bay Farmer Heralds Continuation of Tree Planting Program

  03-12-2019 19:09
  
  Forests Ontario Has Planted over 150,000 Trees in Algoma District Forests are vital to everyone from hikers to hunters, says a local farmer who is pleased that the Government of Canada is supporting tree planting on private land in Ontario. “I have always been an outdoorsman,” said Trent Massey, who worked with Forests Ontario to […]
  
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• Previously postponed Canadians – Thunderbirds contest to be played Wednesday

  03-12-2019 18:52
  
  SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that the previously postponed November 27 contest between the Rayside-Balfour Canadians and Soo Thunderbirds will now be held Wednesday (December 4) at John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Game time is set for 7 p.m. The match-up was called off late […]
  
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• RAY, Eugenia Colleen

  03-12-2019 18:44
  
  Passed away peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Lincoln Ray for 60 years. Loving mother of Valerie Johnson, Sharon Proos, Kathy Kerr (Kenneth), Linda Wallace-Ray (late Doug) and Michael Ray. Proud grandmother of Kelly-Ann Reid, Jason Proos, Natasha Wichowski (Bart), […]
  
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• PARKER, Richard

  03-12-2019 18:42
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at the age of 69. Father of Paul Parker (Sue), Kimberly Parker, Tammy Poliszczak (Shaun), Krista Parker and Steven Parker. Grandfather of Amber, Christopher, Ian and Danny Parker and Everett and Nora Poliszczak.  Great Grandfather of Nina and Neko. Predeceased by his parents Art […]
  
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• BEGIN, Angeline

  03-12-2019 18:36
  
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 83. Cherished wife of the late Emile. Loving mother and best friend of Eva Fitzgerald (Garry), Antonia Coccimiglio (Carlo), Marjolaine Paquette (Dennis), Annmerrie Roberts (Mike), Curtis Last (Maria) and the late Ronald. Adored Grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother […]
  
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• Drake was Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the decade

  03-12-2019 18:12
  
  TORONTO — It was the decade of Drake on Spotify. The company says the Toronto rapper was its most-streamed artist of the decade, both globally and in Canada. Drizzy has more than 28 billion streams to his name on the audio service. Love-song master Ed Sheeran was the second-most streamed artist of the decade on Spotify. […]
  
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• Old-age benefits have dramatic effect on poverty for immigrants, study says

  03-12-2019 18:10
  
  OTTAWA — A new study says recent immigrants who are seniors when they arrive in this country are far less likely to live in poverty if they have access to federal old-age benefits. To qualify for the old-age payment, someone must live in Canada for at least 10 years after age 18, a prerequisite that means some […]
  
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• Teacher contract talks continue as deadline for one-day strike looms

  03-12-2019 17:37
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s education minister says the government wants to reach a deal with the province’s high school teachers to avoid a one-day strike. Stephen Lecce says the government remains at the bargaining table with public high school teachers to reach a contract agreement. The teachers plan to walk off the job on Wednesday in a bid to turn […]
  
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• Stock markets down after Trump comments about U.S.-China trade war

  03-12-2019 17:32
  
  TORONTO — North American stock markets fell in late-morning trading after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on a quick resolution to the U.S.-China trade war. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 104.89 points at 16,876.58. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 400.46 points at 27,382.58. The S&P 500 […]
  
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• Celebrating Success: 2019 Premier’s Award Nominees

  03-12-2019 16:47
  
  Each year, Sault College proudly nominates remarkable Sault College alumni for the prestigious Premier’s Award. Earlier this week at the Higher Education Summit, these nominees – along with nominees from Colleges across the province – were honoured for the outstanding contributions they make in Ontario and throughout the world. Premier’s Awards were presented in seven […]
  
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• For Those Christmas Light Decoration Fanatics Out There…

  03-12-2019 15:38
  
  Nominations for the 2019 Christmas Lighting Awards Program are now being accepted by the City Clerk’s Department. This program, co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc., promotes and encourages community involvement and recognizes the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season. There are two award categories – Residential […]
  
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• NDP’s Mantha tells Ford to raise winter road maintenance standards in the North

  03-12-2019 14:47
  
  QUEEN’S PARK — Algoma-Manitoulin NDP MPP Michael Mantha told Doug Ford Monday that his government must end the second class treatment of highway 17 and highway 11 to ensure they are plowed just as quickly as 400 series highways in the south. “It was revealed that last year the government issued $291,000 in penalties against highway maintenance contractors who […]
  
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• Millroy: The Honest To Goodness Fee

  03-12-2019 14:42
  
  When Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill opened up recently in the former Boston Pizza Shop on Great Northern Road, it brought something with it not seen in the restaurant industry in this city previously, a three percent surcharge applied on top of the regular cost of a bill. It is not a hidden charge; it […]
  
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• Ontarians with full and part-time jobs increasingly using food banks: Report

  03-12-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — The organization overseeing Ontario’s food banks says residents with full and part-time jobs are increasingly reaching out for help to put food on their tables. Feed Ontario says the number of food bank users with jobs has gone up 27 per cent over the past three years. The findings are contained in a report that tracked usage […]
  
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• Holiday decorations booted from Sault Ste. Marie's courthouse to be returned - CTV News

  03-12-2019 09:00
  
  Holiday decorations booted from Sault Ste. Marie's courthouse to be returned  CTV News
  
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• Let’s get over the words and down to the feeling

  03-12-2019 05:02 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I’ve lost count now of the number of columns I’ve written, but suffice it to say there have been a lot. And I’d say the vast majority have been on politics, which is itself a heated, contentious issue. But what I’m about to say is likely going to go down in history as the most controversial statement I’ve made to date. Let me take a couple breaths to prepare myself. Here it goes…
  There is no war on Christmas, and it should not matter if a person says Merry Ch
  
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• Restaurant surcharge of 3 per cent a reasonable alternative

  03-12-2019 05:00 via saultthisweek.com
  
  When Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill opened up recently in the former Boston Pizza Shop on Great Northern Road, it brought something with it not seen in the restaurant industry in this city previously, a three per cent surcharge applied on top of the regular cost of a bill.
  It is not a hidden charge; it is clearly spelled out in the Roadhouse’s menu.
  And it is not new to the Roadhouse brand. Chuck’s franchises have added a three per cent charge to each bill before taxes since 2
  
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• Here’s a glimpse of gardening on the West Coast

  03-12-2019 04:57 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I’m in Victoria, B.C. right now visiting my brother. I spent the first four days of my trip at my sister’s house in North Vancouver, then a few days up in Squamish with my niece and her husband.
  In each area, it was so nice to wander around their gardens and look at plants they had chosen to grow. I had to ask for identification on quite a few of them, as they garden in Zone 8 and 9. Many were not familiar to this Northern Ontario gardener, used to planting in zone 4.
  Whenever I visi
  
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• Ow, Ow, Ow, – it’s fire season

  03-12-2019 04:43 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie residents will remember the many fires in the city last winter, including one that destroyed a barbershop on Queen Street, another that turned Studio 10 to rubble, and multiple house fires around town.
  Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services did not have information available related to what caused last year’s many fires but pointed to provincial statistics from the Ministry of the Solicitor General that show the winter months see the most fatal fires.
  Over the last 10 years, Janua
  
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• Health champ started on assistance

  03-12-2019 04:40 via saultthisweek.com
  
  This year’s Public Health Champion is Elizabeth MacMillan, recognized by Algoma Public Health for her work promoting gardening and food sustainability and security in Sault Ste. Marie.
  Leo Vecchio, manager of communications for APH, said MacMillan’s “commitment to improve the overall health of the community” and demonstrated effort to reduce social inequities made her stand out.
  MacMillan hadn’t expected a call telling her she’d been chosen this year’s P
  
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• 'Something amazing' at ARCH

  03-12-2019 04:36 via saultthisweek.com
  
  If you have been blessed enough to never have experienced it, thinking of hospice care might bring many words to mind. What started as fear and sadness turned to, “peace, joy, laughter and love” for the Kovich family.
  John Steven Kovich, husband to Haleen Kovich, father to Jennifer and Joanne and Grandfather to Aidan, Gavin and Dillan, was not only a legend to his family he was also a legend in Sault Ste. Marie.
  The life-long sports fan, well-respected coach and much-loved individual
  
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• Wawa hotel, house fires branded suspicious

  03-12-2019 02:25 via saultstar.com
  
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• Council approves new wayfinding plan

  03-12-2019 00:38 via saultstar.com
  
  A new signage system to help visitors get around Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown will be implemented.Read More
  
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