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• Algoma OHT feedback ‘very encouraging’: Chairs

  13-12-2019 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
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• Five things of note from Trudeau’s mandate letters to his ministers

  13-12-2019 21:53
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued marching orders to his cabinet on Friday. While many of the instructions come straight from the Liberal campaign platform, there are a few things that are new, or more detailed than what’s been public before. Here are five things of note from the ministers’ mandate letters: Cell service […]
  
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• Openness and transparency should prevail at city hall

  13-12-2019 21:02 via saultstar.com
  
  It seems that a new trend is starting at city hall. Read More
  
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• Moose Killers Charged In Killarney Incident

  13-12-2019 20:59
  
  On September 28, 2019, members of the Nipissing West (Noëlville) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a moose being shot and dragged on Highway 637, near Bell Lake Road, Killarney, Ontario. A joint forces investigation with the North East Region (NER) OPP Crime Unit, the Ministry of Natural Resources and […]
  
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• Ontario expands off-reserve housing program

  13-12-2019 20:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie will benefit from a provincial program that will see investment to expand off-reserve housing in urban centres. Read More
  
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• High school teachers plan one-day walkout in 10 Ontario school boards

  13-12-2019 19:53
  
  TORONTO — High school teachers in 10 school boards across Ontario will hold a one-day strike next week — the third in a series of strikes amid contract talks. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation says the job action will take place on Wednesday in certain boards. Members in other boards will hold information pickets in front […]
  
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• As air rights rules set to land, Garneau readies to overhaul airport operations

  13-12-2019 19:45
  
  OTTAWA — Federal regulators are hoping a wave of new air passenger rights arriving this weekend will take the humbug out of holiday travel. New rules will take effect on Sunday affecting flight delays and cancellations, including requiring airlines to seat parents beside or near their children at no extra cost, and compensate flyers for delays and […]
  
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• DSSAB gets cash to help low-income families get home ownership

  13-12-2019 19:28 via saultstar.com
  
  A made-in-Sault Ste. Marie solution to create home ownership for the working poor is being hailed as an innovative project by the provincial government. Read More
  
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• Innovative Program Increases Affordable Housing and Develops Job Skills in Sault Ste. Marie

  13-12-2019 18:58
  
  The Ontario government is investing $900,000 in an innovative project in Sault Ste. Marie that will help people move out of community housing and provide training to help social assistance recipients get good jobs. The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board will use this funding to buy up to six homes in […]
  
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• BERTOLO, Margaret Florence

  13-12-2019 18:32
  
  Passed peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, surrounded by the love of family on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 76. Wife of Leo for over 57 years. Mother of Frank (Debbie) of Sault Ste. Marie, Sandra (Steve) of Paris, Ontario and Burnley (Kelly) of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grandmother of Danielle of Sault […]
  
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• TSX edges higher while U.S. markets dip as U.S. and China reach deal

  13-12-2019 17:40
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up slightly while U.S. markets dipped after the U.S. and China reached an initial trade deal. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 6.70 points at 16,953.60 on mixed results as financials and materials rose while energy and consumer staples were down. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 63.38 points at […]
  
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• Provincial data shows 435 opioid overdose deaths to start 2019, up from 307

  13-12-2019 17:09
  
  TORONTO — New provincial data shows more than 400 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses during the first three months of this year. Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics that indicate 435 people died from opioid-related causes from January to March 2019 — up from 307 deaths during the same period in 2018. The data also shows there were 3,420 emergency […]
  
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• AG Lametti looking ahead to larger reforms on doctor-assisted death

  13-12-2019 16:57
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking his justice minister to move quickly to respond to a recent court ruling on doctor-assisted death. David Lametti received his new mandate letter from the prime minister today, which includes marching orders on everything from a promised ban on conversion therapy to ensuring judges have mandatory training in sexual […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says household debt edges up in Q3, net worth also rises

  13-12-2019 16:36
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says household debt went up in the third quarter as household net worth also rose. The agency says that on a seasonally adjusted basis, total borrowing increased to $28.5 billion for the quarter from $21.7 billion in the previous quarter. It says Canadian households owed on average $1.759 for every dollar of income, up […]
  
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• Trudeau tells ministers openness, co-operation are key in minority government

  13-12-2019 16:18
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking his finance minister to cut taxes but also keep “fiscal firepower” on hand in case the economy goes bad. Trudeau is giving detailed to-do lists to his cabinet today in “mandate letters” posted online. His opening lines to every minister are heavy with reminders the Liberals have only a minority […]
  
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• Letter: YOUTH VS THE APOCALYPSE

  13-12-2019 16:01
  
  World leaders are meeting in Spain to decide whether or not to bother with preventing the destruction of the earth, like people in a vehicle speeding toward a cliff deciding whether to brake or swerve or just chat about other things. Powerful senior citizens in the United States – Trump, Biden – are trading playground […]
  
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• Video: Chamber of Commerce Hosts First She Leads Conference

  13-12-2019 15:58
  
  Local women shared their stories of success, failure and the challenges of life and career on Thursday evening at the Machine Shop as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s first ever She Leads Conference. This conference, which had over 100 participants, also allowed women the chance to network, as well as take part in a […]
  
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• Slower-than-expected economic growth to help Canada’s defence spending numbers

  13-12-2019 10:05
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is predicting Canadian defence spending will inch closer to its NATO promises in the coming years than originally expected — though not because Ottawa is planning to send new money the military’s way. All NATO members, including Canada, agreed in 2014 to work toward spending the equivalent of two per cent […]
  
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• Poll suggests travellers know little about air-passenger rights

  13-12-2019 10:05
  
  OTTAWA — New polling results suggest many people boarding flights this holiday season don’t know about the Liberal government’s new regime outlining air passengers’ rights. A Canadian Automobile Association-commissioned poll being made public today found that just over half of respondents said they hadn’t heard or read anything about the rules aiming to protect flyers caught in travel […]
  
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• Volkswagen set to propose plea deal on environment charges in Canadian court

  13-12-2019 10:00
  
  Lawyers for German auto giant Volkswagen are set to propose a plea deal in an Ontario court today on allegations that the company broke numerous environmental laws. The Canadian government announced Monday it was charging the behemoth with 58 infractions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. It is also charged with two counts of providing […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie's new affordable housing solution - CTV News

  13-12-2019 09:00
  
  Sault Ste. Marie's new affordable housing solution  CTV News
  
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• Attack stalled in Sault Ste. Marie - Owen Sound Sun Times

  13-12-2019 09:00
  
  Attack stalled in Sault Ste. Marie  Owen Sound Sun Times
  
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• Thanks to Sault Star Santa Fund contributors … more to come

  13-12-2019 01:48 via saultstar.com
  
  In memory of my brother, Gary Costello. Love Patches $20.00 Read More
  
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• Ontario Opens Up Cannabis Market

  13-12-2019 01:08
  
  TORONTO — The Government of Ontario is taking steps to move to an open market for retail cannabis stores beginning in January 2020. This will provide consumers with more choice and convenience and a safe, reliable supply of cannabis. “In response to the federal government’s decision to legalize cannabis, our government is determined to open the […]
  
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• CALDWELL, Nancy Kay

  13-12-2019 00:06
  
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy Kay Caldwell on December 10th, 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario at the age of 76. Beloved and devoted partner in life of Pat for over 54 years. Loving mother of Todd (Shaun), Jen (Trevor) and Kim (Tom). Devoted and proud Grandma […]
  
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• The Fishbowl Festival of Community, Food, Arts, & Culture is turning 5!

  13-12-2019 00:01
  
  The Fishbowl Festival organizing team is excited to announce that Fishbowl Festival turns 5 in 2020 and we are hoping to make this year’s event the most diverse and exciting yet. The Fishbowl Festival is a celebration of Community, Food, Culture and Art and will run from February 20th to March 20th, 2020. Unique in […]
  
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