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• Catholic teachers will strike

  13-01-2020 22:08 via saultstar.com
  
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• Free Rides for All: Transit Mismanagement

  13-01-2020 22:02
  
  On Friday, I rode the bus four times and paid for one ride. On Saturday, I rode the bus two times and paid for one ride. The ticket machines either weren’t working or wouldn’t read my 20 ride adult pass.   I took four different bus routes. So this isn’t a problem with the ticket […]
  
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• Federal opposition divided over Iraq mission as troops remain hunkered down

  13-01-2020 21:09
  
  OTTAWA — Federal opposition parties are divided over whether Canada should press ahead with its five-year-old mission in Iraq or start bringing home its soldiers, some of whom were forced to take cover last week from Iranian ballistic missiles. The mission includes about 200 troops training local forces through NATO to fight the Islamic State […]
  
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• Local entrepreneur's software expanding to U.S. markets

  13-01-2020 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie entrepreneur has been instrumental in developing an online system that connects parents with licensed childcare service providers. Read More
  
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• Irwin commemoration committee holds first meeting

  13-01-2020 21:02 via saultstar.com
  
  A committee established to determine how best to honour Ron Irwin has held an initial meeting. Read More
  
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• Hamilton scientists find way to dissolve, recycle rubber from car tires

  13-01-2020 20:54
  
  Scientists in Hamilton say they have found a way to dissolve the rubber used in car tires, which could help keep what is typically a single-use item out of landfills. In a study released today, researchers at McMaster University say their method could reduce the environmental and safety hazards related to stockpiled tires. They say […]
  
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• GILMORE, Danna Jane

  13-01-2020 20:40
  
  July 26, 1939 to January 12, 2020 ~ We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Danna Gilmore in her 82nd year while at the Algoma Manor. She joins her beloved husband, John Gilmore and her son Mark Gilmore. She is survived by her daughter Shannon Johnson (Glenn), her grandchildren Jacob Johnson and Amy […]
  
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• MACKINNON, Shirley

  13-01-2020 20:37
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with her son by her side on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 90. Beloved mother of Pat Galipeau (late Marcel), late Diane Bailey (Kent), Clifford MacKinnon and Don MacKinnon. Dear sister of the late Betty Wing (late Joe), Murray Smith and Erma Cooper (late Leroy). At […]
  
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• LUIK, Jaan

  13-01-2020 20:36
  
  Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday January 11, 2020, just 5 days before his 93rd birthday. He will be missed by his sons Tom of Calgary, Alberta and Rob (Robin Dose) of Sault Ste. Marie. After living a full life, he is reunited with Linda, his beloved wife of 40 years. Jaan […]
  
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• Tough rules for Conservative leadership race could thin the field

  13-01-2020 20:19
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative leadership hopefuls are spinning up their organizations Monday with the official start of the federal party’s leadership race. The entry fee, the number of signatures required and the deadlines to meet those commitments could winnow down the field of contenders. Organizers of the 2020 vote are aiming for a short race that also helps the […]
  
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• Personal insolvency filings over 12 months increased 8.9 per cent in November

  13-01-2020 20:19
  
  TORONTO — A national association of insolvency and restructuring professionals expects personal insolvencies will grow in 2020 after the rate of filings increased 8.9 per cent in November over the same 12-month period the previous year. The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals says the number of people struggling with debt in November is […]
  
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• Crime of the Week: Theft From Circle K December 18, 2019

  13-01-2020 19:44
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft under $5000. On December 18, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., an unknown male attended Circle K on Wellington Street West. The suspect selected several items including food, cigarettes, and lottery tickets. The […]
  
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• Teen injured in alleged assault dies; Thunder Bay police now probing homicide

  13-01-2020 19:00
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say an investigation into a serious assault is now being treated as a homicide probe after the teen victim died over the weekend. City police say they’re not releasing the name of the 18-year-old victim, who was taken to hospital after the alleged assault on Jan. […]
  
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• City Owned Property for Sale – 235 Wellington Street West

  13-01-2020 18:30
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie proposes to sell the property located at 235 Wellington Street West, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, formerly known as the Steelton Centre. Legal Description:  LT 209-212 BLK 5 PL 402 KORAH EXCEPT PL J6061; SAULT STE. MARIE (PIN: 31572-0051 (LT)) Approximate Frontage: 227.60 feet Approximate Depth:  irregular NOTE: The City […]
  
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• Provincial AMBER Alert Program Proven Successful in 2019

  13-01-2020 18:21
  
  (ORILLIA, ON) – January 13th marks International AMBER Alert Awareness Day, honoring the memory of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas on January 13, 1996. The AMBER Alert program is being used in Canada, the United States of America and many other countries around the world. In Ontario, eight AMBER Alerts […]
  
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• U14A Ice Hawks Ringette Team Takes Gold in Waterloo

  13-01-2020 18:17
  
  The Sault U14A Ice Hawks Ringette Team ride solid goal tending and a total team effort to win the Gold Medal at the Waterloo Winterfest Ringette Tournament. This past weekend the Ice Hawks went through the 8 team Round Robin with a record of 3-1-0 securing victories over Waterloo (4-0), West Ottawa (5-0), Nepean (2-0) […]
  
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• Canadian actors’ union to honour ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘SCTV’ star Catherine O’Hara

  13-01-2020 17:48
  
  TORONTO — Comedy veteran Catherine O’Hara is getting a lifetime achievement award from Canada’s national performers’ union. The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists says it will present the “Schitt’s Creek” star and “SCTV” alumna with its national award of excellence April 18 in Los Angeles. The honour recognizes an ACTRA member’s career […]
  
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• Kitchen fire under investigation

  13-01-2020 17:31 via saultstar.com
  
  A kitchen fire that occurred on St. George’s Avenue East Saturday is under investigation. Read More
  
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• ‘The Crux’: Chapter 2, First Installment

  13-01-2020 17:23
  
  In Chapter One, The Crux readers were led into a mysterious city where the skilled, and resolutely mercenary  hacker Vyris is a respected, even revered leader of its underworld community. Vyris has now been hired by a seemingly powerful, well-connected stranger to complete a hacking mission that will likely give her boundless wealth …. but […]
  
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• Sault Symphony seeks volunteers, donations.

  13-01-2020 16:49 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Symphony has put out an appeal for donations and volunteers.
  The volunteer pool has steadily dwindled in recent years and “the small core remaining cannot continue on their own with the work required to manage a symphony orchestra,” Sault Symphony says in a media release.
  The organization, in the same release, and saying, “The future of Sault Symphony is at risk,” invites anyone who sees value in continuation of the orchestra to its Annual General Meeting, which was
  
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• Sault College’s First Annual Winter Classic One Month Away

  13-01-2020 16:15
  
  Sault College’s first annual Winter Classic is one month away and tickets are selling fast! Come out and cheer on the Sault College Cougars men’s hockey team – currently playing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 2 – when they take on ACHA Division 1 team The University of West Virginia Mountaineers! Mark […]
  
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• Seeking Patient and Family Advisors

  13-01-2020 16:11
  
  Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is committed to achieving the highest quality patient outcomes by listening to the voice of the patient, addressing the patient experience and implementing positive changes and process improvements throughout hospital services. We are currently seeking patient and family advisors to join our Patient and Family Advisory Program. Our patient and family […]
  
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• Sault Firm’s Innovative Digital Technology Connects Parents and Childcare Providers

  13-01-2020 15:48
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie entrepreneur has launched an innovative digital service that connects parents with childcare service providers. Using their mobile devices, parents may research options, register with service providers and apply for subsidies all through a single point of access, called Childcare Connect. In addition, the centralized digital platform enables providers to process applications, […]
  
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• Your View: Being American Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry

  13-01-2020 15:24
  
  By Peter Chow During an open session of Iran’s parliament in Tehran today, Hossein Salami, the chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), apologized for the mistake committed by the country’s defense system for shooting down a Ukrainian passenger plane. “We did made a mistake. Some of our compatriots were martyred because of […]
  
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• Missanabie Cree Invests in the Marconi Cultural Event Centre

  13-01-2020 15:16
  
  The Missanabie Cree has invested financially into the Marconi Cultural Event Centre (MCEC) today.  “The purpose of the investment is to promote collaboration between the Missanabie Cree and other cultures”, says Chief Jason Gauther. “We are looking to invest funds that are for the long-term benefit of the people of Missanabie Cree and this partnership […]
  
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• Sault Fire Services Responds To Kitchen Fire

  13-01-2020 14:23
  
  On Saturday, January 11th, 2020, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service crews were called to a reported residential fire in the downtown area of the city. Shortly after 5 p.m., fire crews responded to a confirmed kitchen fire in the 0-100 block of St. George’s Avenue East. Crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire. […]
  
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• KINNUNEN, Nello

  13-01-2020 13:57
  
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 87. Devoted husband of Evelyn (nee Ritchie). Loving Father of Neil (Penny), Richard (Joanne) and Chris. Proud grandfather of Riley (Dax), Adam (Emily), Brandon and Taylor. With respect to Nello’s wishes a celebration of life will be held at a […]
  
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• CARPENTER, Charles Joseph Watson “Charlie”

  13-01-2020 13:54
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his 83rd year. Survived by his wife, Roslyn (née Downing). Predeceased by his wife, Shirley (née Weeks) in 2007. Beloved father of Lee Ann Benson (Matthew), Laurel Carson, and Richard. Stepfather of Mike Dowhoszya (Leah) and Steve Dowhoszya. Loving Grandpa of […]
  
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• WRIGHT, John

  13-01-2020 13:51
  
  Peacefully passed away at Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 93. Much loved father to Susan Pister (Ken) and Jane LeDressay (late George). He will be very missed by grandchildren Rebecca Pister (Herman), Michael Pister (Kristen), Jonathan Pister (Julia), David Pister (Jennifer), Andrew Pister (Deanna), Nicole LeDressay (Dave) and […]
  
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• Southwestern Quebec gets slight shaking from minor 3.4 magnitude earthquake

  13-01-2020 13:37
  
  OTTAWA — Southwestern Quebec got a slight shaking from a minor earthquake early this morning. Earthquake Canada says the 3.4 magnitude tremor was detected at 5:38 a.m. in the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield region and could be felt in the Montreal area — though there were no reports of damage, and none were expected. The agency, which initially reported the quake […]
  
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• Feds to delete near-death requirement but could impose new limits to MAID

  13-01-2020 11:00
  
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is launching public consultations today on how best to respond to a court ruling that concluded it’s unconstitutional to allow only Canadians who are already near death to seek medical assistance to end their suffering. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the government accepts the Sept. 11 ruling of the Superior Court […]
  
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• Elementary teachers ramp up job action: no field trips, extra-curriculars

  13-01-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Elementary teachers in Ontario are stepping up their job action today with a new phase of their work-to-rule campaign. Teachers won’t be supervising extra-curricular activities outside regular school hours, participating in field trips, or participating in assemblies, except to supervise students. They are also threatening to start rotating strikes next Monday “if the […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Bullying Iran - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-01-2020 09:00
  Weatherford cartoon: Bullying Iran  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Hinch, Luhnow fired for Astros sign stealing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-01-2020 09:00
  Hinch, Luhnow fired for Astros sign stealing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Despite flooding, little impact from weekends storm - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-01-2020 09:00
  Despite flooding, little impact from weekends storm  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Maple Leaf Foods CEO takes aim at U.S. government over plane crash in Iran

  13-01-2020 03:52
  
  TORONTO — The CEO of Maple Leaf Foods spoke out Sunday against the U.S. government, days after an Iranian missile accidentally shot down a jetliner, killing all 176 people on board — including the family of a company employee. Michael McCain said in a series of tweets that the time since Wednesday’s crash has not quelled his […]
  
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• OHL Roundup: Afanasyev scores overtime winner, Spitfires beat Rangers

  13-01-2020 03:07
  
  KITCHENER, Ont. — Egor Afanasyev scored on a power play 4:01 into overtime to lift the Windsor Spitfires to a 5-4 victory over the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Curtis Douglas tied the game for Windsor (25-9-5) midway through the third period. Wyatt Johnston, Will Cuylle and Tyler Angle also scored […]
  
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