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• Provincial police arrest wanted man hiding in pine tree after coyote run-in

  30-01-2020 23:51
  
  HURON COUNTY, Ont. — Provincial police say they’ve arrested a wanted man thanks to the suspect’s ill-fated run-in with a coyote in Howick, Ont. They say someone called about a suspicious pickup truck at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday and police began investigating. They saw a man’s footprints and — curiously — what looked like coyote footprints […]
  
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• CIBC cutting undisclosed number of employees in coming months, CEO says in memo

  30-01-2020 23:49
  
  TORONTO — CIBC is cutting an undisclosed number of positions as the bank continues to cut costs and improve its efficiency. In a memo to staff, chief executive Victor Dodig says that while it has made “good progress” in transforming the bank, it needs to keep a “careful eye on costs.” The Toronto bank’s efficiency ratio […]
  
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• Saints roll past Gaylord - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 23:48
  Saints roll past Gaylord - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• WABIGWAN, Elma Sherron

  30-01-2020 23:36
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 after her battle with cancer, at the age of 63. Elma will forever be remembered by her children Lloyd, Lance, Josie and Troy. Best friend and life partner of Glenn Gummerson. Grandchildren Lex, Aungelle, Courtneysue, Britney-Anne, Brandon, Lilly Anne Bolton, Braden and […]
  
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• ARCH Hospice Gifted Proceeds from Daigle’s Dragonfly Shop

  30-01-2020 23:33
  
  The Dragonfly Shop volunteers gathered on January 28 to acknowledge the $9,000 in funds they’ve been able to raise for ARCH Hospice in their first year of operation. The Dragonfly Shop, which is owned and operated by Reggie and Christine Daigle, has said the purpose was always to raise and donate a portion of the proceeds […]
  
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• Little Caesar’s Crazy Break for Strong Kids Raises $10,000 for Sault Ste. Marie YMCA

  30-01-2020 23:28
  
  On Wednesday January 29th, representatives from Little Caesars, the YMCA and the City of Sault Ste. Marie were on hand to kick off the 2020 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign with a generous donation of $10,000 from Little Caesars Owners Mike and Sue Flammia. From Tuesday, November 12th to December 1st, 2019 – $1 of every […]
  
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• Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread for Strong Kids Raises $10,000 for Sault Ste. Marie YMCA

  30-01-2020 23:28
  
  On Wednesday January 29th, representatives from Little Caesars, the YMCA and the City of Sault Ste. Marie were on hand to kick off the 2020 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign with a generous donation of $10,000 from Little Caesars Owners Mike and Sue Flammia. From Tuesday, November 12th to December 1st, 2019 – $1 of every […]
  
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• An incommunicable disease: the difficulties in naming the latest viral outbreak

  30-01-2020 22:59
  
  TORONTO — The “Chinese Flu.” The “Wuhan virus.” The “Wuhan coronavirus.” These are some of the names major media outlets have applied to a new illness originating in Wuhan, China whose official name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue — “2019-nCoV.” Mainstream media more often refer to it as a “novel coronavirus” or “new coronavirus,” […]
  
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• Soo Indians drop pair against Meijer - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 22:40
  Soo Indians drop pair against Meijer - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• New festival celebrates art, culture and youth

  30-01-2020 22:11 via saultstar.com
  
  Summer Moon Festival is being designed for youth and the celebration of the arts. Read More
  
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• Tecumseh schools reviews security camera bid - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 21:56
  Tecumseh schools reviews security camera bid  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Collins Rd. temporarily closed in Dundee Twp. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 21:56
  Collins Rd. temporarily closed in Dundee Twp.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bread for Strong Kids

  30-01-2020 21:49 via saultstar.com
  
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• Rate policy for today may pose future problems, Bank of Canada deputy says

  30-01-2020 21:44
  
  OTTAWA — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank is taking a deeper dive into how it makes interest rate decisions to better understand the trade-offs between a cut today and hitting inflation targets in the future. Deputy governor Paul Beaudry says cutting interest rate to address an immediate concern typically sparks a boom in spending — and borrowing — […]
  
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• Bureaucratic hurdles hampered federal flood-prevention program: audit

  30-01-2020 21:21
  
  OTTAWA — A federal review says the government had trouble spending half of the $184 million earmarked to prevent flood damage in Canadian communities. A newly released evaluation report says the National Disaster Mitigation Program’s effectiveness was hindered by scheduling challenges that led to delays, the lack of an agreement with Quebec and administrative hurdles for First Nations. The […]
  
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• Soo Locks update - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 21:15
  Soo Locks update  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sheehan reappointed to International Trade committee

  30-01-2020 20:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan has been re-appointed to the Standing Committee on International Trade. Read More
  
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• Manulife Canada CEO sees Apple and Netflix as competitors as insurance evolves

  30-01-2020 20:34
  
  TORONTO — When Manulife Financial Corp.’s president and CEO of Canadian operations Michael Doughty thinks about his biggest competitors, a few names make the list that have nothing to do with insurance: Apple and Netflix. “We no longer really think of ourselves as competing against other life insurance companies around the world,” said Doughty at the Canada 360 […]
  
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• Ontario to spend $1.6 billion more to stabilize hydro rates, minister says

  30-01-2020 20:23
  
  TORONTO — Ontario will spend $1.6 billion more this fiscal year to stabilize increasing hydro rates for customers across the province. Finance Minister Rod Phillips says the government will exceed the $4 billion it has previously budgeted to keep prices stable — bringing the total spend to $5.6 billion. He made the announcement today as Premier […]
  
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• Kurdish families send invitation to Saultites to celebrate traditional New Year

  30-01-2020 19:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Nouri Najjar wants to share a little of his culture with Sault Ste. Marie. Read More
  
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• CHAMBERLAIN, Lionel (Lee)

  30-01-2020 19:34
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, January 26, 2020 with family at his side at the age of 87. Devoted husband of Ines (nee Erickson). Loving father of Karen Smith (Jim), Donna Wright (Mike) and Leona Tippel (Gary). Cherished grandfather of Holley Strickland (Sean), Rick Smith (fiancée Christina Wozniak), Amber Foster (Aaron), Lisa […]
  
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• Maplewood sweeps past Ojibwe Charter - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 19:33
  Maplewood sweeps past Ojibwe Charter - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Terry Sheehan Re-Appointed to Commons International Trade Committee

  30-01-2020 19:27
  
  Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, has been re-appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Yesterday, Bill C-4 was tabled by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) in the House of Commons. Bill C-4 implements the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Following debate […]
  
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• Project Daytona yields drug trafficking charges against several dealers across Ontario

  30-01-2020 18:12
  
  Several residents from across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), East Region (Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth and Kingston) and one in Quebec are facing numerous charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Criminal Code of Canada and the Cannabis Act after a complex investigation concludes. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement […]
  
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• Monster Madness Comes To The Sault This May!

  30-01-2020 18:03
  
  GFL MEMORIAL GARDENS WILL SHOWCASE THE MONSTER MADNESS TOUR on Saturday May 30, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. for the Monster Madness Pit Party. Featuring INSTIGATOR – RAT NASTY – TEMPERATURE RISING – GENERAL HAZZARD – AND FIRE STARTER. MONSTER MADNESS TOUR will be in the house performing monster truck racing, […]
  
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• Kate Graham would expand Northern Energy Credit, Move Provincial Jobs to Northern Ontario

  30-01-2020 17:43
  
  Liberal Leadership candidate Kate Graham released her Northern Ontario strategy today, outlining a vision where Queen’s Park empowers Northern Ontario to thrive. The plan includes improving broadband access in the North, developing a Rural Post-Secondary Education Strategy, and taking action to improve transportation in the North, including investing in all-season roads and returning the Forest […]
  
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• TREMBLAY, Wayne Charles

  30-01-2020 17:31
  
  The family regrets to announce the sudden passing of Wayne, in his 71st year, at the Thessalon Hospital on January 29, 2020. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Marilyn and will be forever cherished by his children Wayne (Maria), Andy (Ann) and Danielle (Keith Soodeen) and his grandchildren Kristen (Ian), Nancy (Mike), Craig and […]
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Campaign cafe 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 17:30
  Granlund cartoon: Campaign cafe 2020  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sharks, penguins and other wonders of Springfield - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 17:29
  Sharks, penguins and other wonders of Springfield  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Thorny trade-offs in Trump administrations Medicaid deal - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 17:17
  Thorny trade-offs in Trump administrations Medicaid deal  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Plane to help 156 Canadians leave China awaits Chinese approval: official

  30-01-2020 16:30
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s top foreign-affairs official says 156 Canadians have asked for help to leave China amid an outbreak of a new virus. Marta Morgan, the deputy minister of foreign affairs, tells a House of Commons committee this morning that Canada is still working on getting Chinese approval to send a chartered plane to collect […]
  
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• Three Charged with Possession of Stolen Property

  30-01-2020 16:29
  
  On January 29, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 27 year old Tony Agawa, 31 year old Jessie Neyland and 49 year old Jody Schroeder for possession of stolen property. Just after 12:30 p.m. on January 29, 2020 officers observed a vehicle on Northern Avenue that was reported stolen on January 28, 2020. Officers then […]
  
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• Police find stolen vehicle, three charged

  30-01-2020 16:24 via saultstar.com
  
  City police have charged two people with possession of stolen property after police spotted a vehicle reported stolen on Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Prepaid cards could replace Ontario Works cheques for some clients

  30-01-2020 16:09 via saultthisweek.com
  
  A program to provide Ontario Works benefits to recipients unable to open a bank account could be launched in Lambton County this spring. Read More
  
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• Chippewa County Police looking for wanted woman - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 16:09
  Chippewa County Police looking for wanted woman  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Outdoor rinks reopen

  30-01-2020 15:18 via saultstar.com
  
  All of the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s outdoors rinks are operational again. Read More
  
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• Job fair set for next week

  30-01-2020 15:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College and Employment Solutions will be hosting a job and career fair on Wed. Feb. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Read More
  
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• Meet 50+ Employers Looking to Hire

  30-01-2020 15:07
  
  In less than a week, one of the community’s largest annual career events will take place in Sault College’s Health and Wellness Centre. The annual Job and Career Fair – hosted by Sault College in partnership with Employment Solutions – takes place on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from noon to 5 p.m. The event is […]
  
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• Meyer records first career shutout, Thunderbirds blank Wildcats

  30-01-2020 14:54
  
  After picking up a 2-1 win in their makeup game against the Espanola Express on Tuesday night, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action just 24 hours later on Wednesday night as they took on the last place Elliot Lake Wildcats at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Soo Jr. Greyhounds forward Ty Zachary was […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Light snow and freezing drizzle possible today about 13 hours ago - SooToday

  30-01-2020 12:00
  
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Light snow and freezing drizzle possible today about 13 hours ago  SooToday
  
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• Madison wrestling for the future - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 10:44
  Madison wrestling for the future  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Thanks to health workers helping patients - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 10:44
  Letter: Thanks to health workers helping patients - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Letting Social Security, Medicare slip - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 10:44
  Letter: Letting Social Security, Medicare slip - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Elementary teacher strikes to hit three boards as contract talks resume

  30-01-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario elementary teachers in three school boards are to strike today, a day after their union and the government held contract talks that are to continue. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has been staging one-day, rotating strikes since last week, and the union is targeting boards in Durham, Lambton Kent and Algoma […]
  
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• Nancy L. Hooper notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 06:37
  Nancy L. Hooper notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Jonathan Derek Helzer notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 06:37
  Jonathan Derek Helzer notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Betty Marlow 2/20/2020 hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 06:37
  Betty Marlow 2/20/2020 hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dinwiddie, emotional Irving lead Nets past Pistons - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 05:56
  Dinwiddie, emotional Irving lead Nets past Pistons  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MSU tops Northwestern, moves into 1st - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-01-2020 05:00
  MSU tops Northwestern, moves into 1st  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Gallery: Saultites Rock Out to Queen Classics at the GFL

  30-01-2020 04:56
  
  Saultites enjoyed the classics of Queen on Wednesday evening as We Will Rock You the Musical came to the GFL Memorial Gardens as part of their 2019-20 North American Tour. The all-Canadian cast performed over 25 songs from the British rock group, including: We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, […]
  
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