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• Taxpayers Will See Increase with New Budget

  10-12-2019 23:00
  
  City Council deliberated and approved the 2020 budget during Monday evening’s meeting. This budget, which sees an increase of 1.47 per cent, upping it to $119,167,172, will see services maintained at current levels, a number of capital projects moving forward and the approval of many supplemental funding requests. This new budget also sees a taxpayer […]
  
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• Book club turns page on 2019

  10-12-2019 22:34 via saultstar.com
  
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• POZZO, Cynthia “Cindy”

  10-12-2019 22:08
  
  It is with heavy hearts the family of Cindy Pozzo, announces her sudden passing at the Sault Area Hospital. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, she will be missed immensely by all those in her life. Cindy has gone to join her father, Elio Pozzo. Devoted daughter of Josette Pozzo, and loving sister […]
  
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• Four, including 3 brothers, charged in alleged major solar farm construction fraud

  10-12-2019 22:03
  
  Provincial police say three brothers are among those facing charges in a multimillion-dollar fraud involving three government-funded solar energy projects across the province. Det. Const. John Armit says the alleged fraud, believed to have taken place in 2012 and 2013, involved a family-run construction company refusing to pay subcontractors involved in the solar projects. Armit declined to estimate […]
  
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• ‘A dependable, kind and willing supporter’

  10-12-2019 22:00 via saultstar.com
  
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• BAIN, Dixie Lee “Betty” “Elizabeth Jane”

  10-12-2019 21:57
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 71. Loving mother of Eric J. Peltonen and Mark R. Peltonen (Amy). Proud grandmother of Christopher and Destinee. Dear sister of Winnie Mitchell (Gary), Margaret Tomlinson (Jim), Judith Albert (Ron), Jeanine Bain, Donna Bain, Bert Bain (Judith). Betty […]
  
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• Meet the New Strive YPG Executive Board

  10-12-2019 21:53
  
  Strive: Young Professionals Group (YPG) aims to assist young professionals between the ages of 19 and 40 who are seeking meaningful professional development initiatives, networking opportunities, and community interaction within Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding Algoma region. Strive: YPG is pleased to announce the newly elected executive board for 2020. Newly elected members and […]
  
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• Quinton Byfield looking to leave his mark at Canada’s world junior camp

  10-12-2019 21:51
  
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Quinton Byfield was eager to get going. The hulking, highly-touted 17-year-old forward with soft hands and speed to burn instead found himself staring out a window at the airport in Sudbury, Ont. A seven-hour weather delay turned into a flight cancellation and a long drive south, forcing him to miss the first day of Canada’s […]
  
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• Toronto Raptors fans more grateful than hateful of Kawhi Leonard

  10-12-2019 20:52
  
  TORONTO — Two nights after Paul George’s hostile treatment in Indiana, it should be nothing but love for his teammate Kawhi Leonard in Toronto Leonard will be presented with his NBA championship ring in a pre-game ceremony Wednesday in a city that appears to be more grateful than hateful toward the enigmatic superstar who left for his hometown […]
  
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• Male Charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

  10-12-2019 20:33
  
  On December 9, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services Unit arrested 28 year old Tyson Palahnuk of Town Line Road for possession of a prohibited weapon. Just before midnight on December 8, 2019 police were called to assist in the 700 block of Great Northern Road. Upon arrival officers conducted a search of the accused […]
  
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• 12 Days of Christmas Vacation Draw #10

  10-12-2019 20:30
  
  On the tenth day of Christmas, Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District gave away a trip to Disney World, Orlando, Florida, valued at $6,000. DECEMBER 10 TRIP WINNER: Paula Smith Ticket #210 This was Paula’s second win of the draw! The next draw will take place Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 12:00 […]
  
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• Charged with Impaired Driving

  10-12-2019 20:02
  
  On December 9, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services Unit arrested 32 year old David Christie of Amherst Street for impaired driving. Around 12:30 a.m. on December 9, 2019 officers noticed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted, at which time officers noted an odor of alcohol coming […]
  
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• Additional funding moves capital projects forward

  10-12-2019 19:32 via saultstar.com
  
  City council approved a new plan Monday to fund capital projects that it just doesn’t have enough money for. Read More
  
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• Keep fire-safe this holiday season

  10-12-2019 19:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Fire Chief Peter Johnson is wishing for a fire-free holiday season. Read More
  
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• Sault Public Library Board Appoints Matthew MacDonald as CEO

  10-12-2019 18:57
  
  The books have been closed on the search, and the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Board announces the appointment of Matthew MacDonald as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO Mr. MacDonald will advise the Board on setting and achieving objectives through responsible management of available resources, and engage in effective relationships with external stakeholders including City […]
  
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• Don’t Let The Holidays Go Up In Smoke

  10-12-2019 18:16
  
  The snow is on the ground and the holiday season has arrived. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services and Fire Chief Peter Johnson have a holiday wish that needs help of the community to make it come true. “I’m wishing for a fire-free holiday season this year,” said Chief Johnson. “But I need everyone in our community to make […]
  
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• Taxpayers’ watchdog launches probe of child benefit rules, program

  10-12-2019 18:04
  
  OTTAWA — The federal taxpayers’ ombudsman is launching a review of the Liberal government’s signature child benefit amid concerns that eligibility rules are preventing payments to some of Canada’s most vulnerable families. Sherra Profit says in a statement today she continues to hear about challenges with how the Canada Child Benefit is administered despite raising the matter with […]
  
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• Ontario seeks to appeal ruling that overturned student fee policy

  10-12-2019 17:37
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is seeking to appeal a court ruling that struck down its directive making some post-secondary student fees optional. Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano says the government wants to make education affordable for all students. The Ontario Divisional Court said the so-called Student Choice Initiative interferes with the functions and independence […]
  
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• Materials and financials weigh on stocks in Toronto, U.S. stock markets mixed

  10-12-2019 17:25
  
  TORONTO — The material and financial sectors weighed on stocks in Toronto as Canada’s main stock index edged lower in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed performance. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 8.01 points at 16,942.84. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 4.47 points at 27,905.13. […]
  
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• ANTONUK, Marguerite Louise (nee Martin)

  10-12-2019 17:14
  
  March 20, 1919 to December 6, 2019 ~ The family regrets to announce her passing at the F.J. Davey Home at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late John Antonuk. Loving mother of Mardie Jondreau (Ken Arthurs), Calla Antonuk (Mike Zelinski) and the late Eric Antonuk. Predeceased by her siblings Shirley Gilroy, Lawrence […]
  
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• One year after arrests, Canadians held in China set to face trial

  10-12-2019 16:45
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s justice minister says he is troubled that two Canadians detained in China have been denied access to lawyers as they face trials where convictions are virtually assured. Neither Michael Spavor nor Michael Kovrig has seen a lawyer or family in the year since they were each arrested in what is widely seen as retribution […]
  
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• Ice on waterways is never 100% safe

  10-12-2019 16:43
  
  Winter is approaching quickly and the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide the public with safety tips prior to accessing any waterway that may appear frozen. In wintertime, many of Ontario’s lakes and ponds become frozen bodies of water which offers great opportunities to […]
  
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• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirms agreement for new North American trade pact

  10-12-2019 16:41
  
  OTTAWA — The United States and Mexico have confirmed an agreement has been reached on a new North American free trade deal. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in Washington today that congressional Democrats were supportive of the changes, which paves the way for implementing legislation to finally be tabled in Congress. Mexican President Andres […]
  
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• Remember The Big Snow of 1995?

  10-12-2019 16:32
  
  It’s hard to believe that it was 24 years ago this week that Sault Ste. Marie broke snow records and those records are still in place for heaviest snowfall in a 24 hour period. It was this week 24 years ago that 121cm fell over a three day period , leaving behind 124 cm on […]
  
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• Millroy: A Complaint About the Teachers , One I Have Harboured for a Long, Long Time

  10-12-2019 15:20
  
  I, like probably most residents of this province, support the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation in opposing government changes to the education system, especially the one regarding a proposal to enlarge class sizes. But I also have a complaint about the teachers themselves, one I have harboured for a long, long time. Teachers have to […]
  
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• Sault College’s Online Programming Continues to Expand

  10-12-2019 14:34
  
  Registration for the January intake of Sault College’s online course offerings – including its five newest online certificate programs – opens today! The College’s online programming continues to grow and diversify with the introduction of the following new online certificate programs: Water Treatment and Distribution System Operations, Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Operations, Victimology, Criminal […]
  
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• Ontario elementary teachers’ union to ramp up work-to-rule campaign today

  10-12-2019 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s public elementary teachers will ramp up their work-to-rule campaign today as they continue contract talks with the government. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says educators will not plan any new field trips or distribute letters or memos from schools and boards. The union says it is introducing the new phase of its […]
  
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• Go green; go for a live tree, Sault North urges

  10-12-2019 06:34 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Clean North encourages on its website the use of live Christmas trees as more environmentally friendly than artificial trees.
  The organization invites residents to drop off their trees post-Christmas for recycling at the depot to be set up in the Cambrian Mall parking lot, open from Dec. 26, 24/7 for drop-offs.
  Trees must be brought to the site before Jan. 9. Most afternoons will see a Clean North volunteer, but if no volunteer is available at other times residents may still drop off their trees
  
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• Days of wine-and-seven – Vin Greco looks back

  10-12-2019 06:29 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane with Sault Ste. Marie’s wine expert Vin Greco to revisit the manner in which wine and spirits were sold and just what the drinks of choice were back in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
  The question Greco begins with has an answer that could shock younger generations.
  “What were we drinking in the 1960s?
  “When it comes to wine, not very much. Up until 1969, if an individual wanted to buy alcohol, the experience at the LCBO was very different
  
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• Poinsettias, taking care of a Christmas tradition

  10-12-2019 06:23 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I remember back to the days when New North produced beautiful poinsettia plants to supply local florist shops, a few larger retail stores and for organizations to sell as fundraisers.
  I used to bring my mom out to see the greenhouses full of red, white and pink plants. It was an amazing sight that really got you in the mood for Christmas.
  Once the orders where all shipped out, there would be some leftover plants that didn’t quite meet the standards for selling so each of us were given seve
  
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• Schools do an inadequate job of teaching English

  10-12-2019 06:20 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I, like probably most residents of this province, support the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation in opposing government changes to the education system, especially the one regarding a proposal to enlarge class sizes.
  But I also have a complaint about the teachers themselves, one I have harboured for a long, long time.
  Teachers have to do something to ensure that all graduates of the school system or even those who don’t make it all the way at least do so with a working understand
  
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• JOY-full Socks shares the love

  10-12-2019 06:10 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Leslie Cassidy-Amadio made her ninth annual JOY-Full Socks delivery to more than 20 local organizations, alongside a team of hardworking volunteers, last Thursday.
  Everyyear, Cassidy-Amadio collects donations of socks, clothes, toys, stuffed animals and grooming products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, soap, shampoo, razors and deodorant from individuals, businesses, and nine local schools. She also accepted an offer this season from the YMCA to set up a drop box there to collect donati
  
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• Hope Air recognizes philanthropy of Bearskin Airlines

  10-12-2019 06:04 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Hope Air has helped low-income Canadians travel to and from medical appointments away from their homes for 33 years.
  Shirley Moore, director of marketing and communications said Hope Air has provided more than 145,000 travel arrangements to patients in need across Canada since the charity’s inception in 1986.
  The organization has received some government funding, but relies primarily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations, including the airlines that provide the fligh
  
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• Municipal taxes heading upward in 2020

  10-12-2019 03:37 via saultstar.com
  
  City council passed a budget Monday that will see services maintained at current levels, a number of capital projects move forward and many supplemental funding requests approved.Read More
  
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