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• Flower-lovers tackle waste, push industry towards sustainable measures

  13-02-2020 23:56
  
  TORONTO — Julia Zini loves to give and receive flowers for any occasion, but for the first time she’s reconsidering whether to buy a traditional bouquet of roses synonymous with Valentine’s Day. The Regina schoolteacher says she only recently learned that the favoured blossom has to be imported this time of year, a cost to the environment that […]
  
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• Huron Shores beefs up water rescue gear

  13-02-2020 23:54 via saultstar.com
  
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• CN shuts down eastern rail network in Canada, Via service

  13-02-2020 23:20
  
  TORONTO — Protesters who are blocking railway lines forced CN Rail to shut down its train network in eastern Canada on Thursday, the railroad said. The company said that also meant stopping all transcontinental trains across its Canadian network. Via Rail said the decision also was forcing the stoppage of all its passenger rain service […]
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Jeopardy Episode 3

  13-02-2020 22:32
  
  Seriously though, why are your vacation draw tickets $150? And how do you expect the community to help you solve crimes when your comment sections are always closed? For the past few weeks the community has been submitting their questions to the Crime Stoppers office and we are more than happy to answer them! Check […]
  
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• HEYWOOD, Elizabeth “Liz” Rosemarie (nee Burns)

  13-02-2020 22:18
  
  It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Liz our mother and friend peacefully with family by her side at Algoma Residence Community Hospice on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving mother of Andrew (Jane Wallace) and Laura Heywood (Rene St. Amand). Proud grandmother of Charles and Grace. […]
  
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• Iraq’s approval of expanded NATO mission ‘very positive,’ Sajjan says

  13-02-2020 22:16
  
  OTTAWA — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is hailing the Iraqi government’s decision to let NATO stay in the country as a “very positive development,” weeks after Iraq’s legislators demanded foreign forces leave the country over the U.S. killing of Iran’s top general near the Baghdad airport. But Sajjan says it’s too early to say when a Canadian-led […]
  
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• All CSC Nouvelon schools in the SUDBURY, MANITOULIN and ALGOMA Districts to be closed on February 21st

  13-02-2020 22:14
  
  The Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the union that represents teaching staff, short- and long-term supply teachers in all Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools, as well as the board learning consultants, will conduct a one-day full strike – withdrawal of all services – across the province of Ontario on Friday, February 21, […]
  
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• DALLAIRE, Wayne Anthony

  13-02-2020 22:08
  
  It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne at Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 62 with his sister Roseann and his niece Tina at his side holding his hand. Cherished son of Ethel Dallaire (late Roger). Dear brother of Lionel Dallaire (Dara), late Jeannine […]
  
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• Love in bloom

  13-02-2020 21:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Emma Burns, owner/operator of The Flower Shop, holds a floral display for Valentine’s Day on Thursday. The Gore Street merchant sells more flowers for Mother’s Day and Christmas, but Valentine’s Day generates the most foot traffic to her business. With 23 years as a florist, Burns spots trends in the types of flowers men buy for their special someones. A lady in a new relationship will likely get a dozen roses. A man married for more than 30 years opts for long-lasting carnatio
  
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• FutureSSM applauds Ontario's plan to grow film industry

  13-02-2020 21:30 via saultstar.com
  
  FutureSSM is hoping that a new panel designed to grow Ontario’s film and television industry will reach out to Northern communities for input. Read More
  
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• Government charts path toward supporting PTSD sufferers

  13-02-2020 21:24
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government has released its plan to improve support for people who are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. The plan from Health Minister Patty Hajdu charts a path for how the government approaches occupational PTSD, considering supports can vary province to province and workplace to workplace. It outlines how the government will […]
  
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• Ontario minister calls for feds to meet protesters blocking key rail line

  13-02-2020 20:52
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s Indigenous affairs minister says his federal counterpart needs to meet with activists blocking a key rail line today in order to resolve a protest that’s halted train traffic for nearly a week. Greg Rickford says he has asked federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller to meet with activists near Belleville, Ont. protesting […]
  
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• Identity theft Sault Ste. Marie Police Service - Lake Superior News

  13-02-2020 19:59
  
  Identity theft Sault Ste. Marie Police Service  Lake Superior News
  
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• The Sound of Music demands 'perfect' vocals

  13-02-2020 19:56 via saultstar.com
  
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• Lightfoot steps back to Sault

  13-02-2020 19:44 via saultstar.com
  
  Canadian folk icon Gordon Lightfoot is taking the Carefree Highway back to Sault Ste. Marie.Read More
  
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• Ontario and Saskatchewan take a hard line on wildlife trafficking

  13-02-2020 19:38
  
  A two-and-a-half-year joint investigation between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF) and Forestry and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has resulted in one Ontario resident and four Saskatchewan residents being convicted for unlawfully trafficking in wildlife. The Saskatchewan Special Investigations Unit (SSIU) received information in early 2017 that a Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan-area restaurant was […]
  
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• Canada, U.S. have lost military edge over Russia in the Arctic: Norad commander

  13-02-2020 19:32
  
  OTTAWA — The commander of North America’s aging early-warning system says the United States and Canada have lost their military advantage in the Arctic to Russia. U.S. Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy shared his assessment with a U.S. Senate committee this morning, where the commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command painted a gloomy picture about the growing number of threats to the […]
  
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• 14 counts of sexual abuse, child pornography filed against Sault Ste. Marie man - UpNorthLive.com

  13-02-2020 19:01
  14 counts of sexual abuse, child pornography filed against Sault Ste. Marie man  UpNorthLive.com
  
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• 14-year OPP veteran charged with breach of trust, attempting to obstruct justice

  13-02-2020 18:29
  
  WELLINGTON COUNTY, Ont. — A 14-year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police has been suspended from duty after being charged with four criminal offences, including breach of trust. The OPP has not shared any details of the circumstances that led to its investigation, which was launched earlier this month. But the force says Sukhvinder Singh Toor was arrested on […]
  
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• No shirts, no city services: Firefighter calendar too steamy for Ont. officials

  13-02-2020 18:27
  
  ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — An Ontario city is telling firefighters to turn down the heat on their steamy charity calendar or risk losing municipal backing. Members of the St. Catharines Fire Combat Team strip down to their overalls for the annual calendar to raise money for a good cause. But now municipal officials say firefighters have to […]
  
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• 14th Annual SSMARt Innovation Awards

  13-02-2020 18:25
  
  On February 12, 2020 the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) hosted the 14th Annual SSMARt Innovation Awards. The event honours companies and influential individuals for their innovative contributions to the science and technology, and agricultural sectors in the Algoma District. The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrated the outstanding businesses and individuals making positive […]
  
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• Onsted family stuck on cruise to return home - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 18:16
  Onsted family stuck on cruise to return home  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• BARTY, Ronald

  13-02-2020 17:06
  
  January 10, 1930 to January 29, 2020 ~ With great sadness, the family of Ronald Barty announces his passing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in his 91th year. Loved husband of the late Violet (Therrien). Beloved son of the late Fred & Caroline (Pirie) Barty. Much loved father of William (Bill) Jo-Ann of Saskatoon, SK. […]
  
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• JONES, Theresa Adeline (Aki-Ikweh Kaapimosaatang)

  13-02-2020 17:00
  
  Peacefully at the Algoma Manor on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 73. Loving partner of the late Clarence Sweet. Beloved mother of Mike Jones, Charlene Jones, Tina Marr (Dan), Shirley Herkimer, Debbie Buzek and Tammy Jones. Caring gramma of Jacob (Sarah), Venessa (Tyler), Michael, Amber, Ed, Katie-Anne, Amy and DJ and many […]
  
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• LISINCHUK, Dale Murriel (Hughes)

  13-02-2020 16:59
  
  Peacefully passed away at the FJ Davey Home in her sleep on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving father of Dawson (Virginia Paquette) and Mark (Adele). Cherished grandmother of Darryl (Elizaveta Radaeva) and Steven. Dear sister of Marlene Ferguson (late Ansel) and the late Donna Yonker (Fred). […]
  
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• TRUDEAU, Joyce

  13-02-2020 16:56
  
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Dear mother of Carrol Jean “C.J.” Mousseau (Danny), Keith John (Lynne), Dianna Lynn Wierzbicki (late Tom), Paula Joyes (Michael) and Mark (Lynda).  Loved grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 13.  […]
  
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• Federal NDP seeks provincial support for national pharmacare plan

  13-02-2020 16:54
  
  OTTAWA — The New Democrats are asking the provinces to support their promised universal pharmacare legislation, hoping to win premiers over by calling on Ottawa to increase federal health transfers. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wrote to every premier in Canada Wednesday to outline the party’s plan and ask for their buy-in, which would be crucial to any universal pharmacare legislation moving ahead. The […]
  
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• If you haven’t started saving for retirement, don’t panic, but get a plan

  13-02-2020 16:46
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians are bombarded by advertising preaching the virtues of starting to save for retirement early, letting the benefits of time and compound interest work in their favour. But sometimes life happens and saving for retirement finds itself on the backburner in favour of day-to-day expenses such as daycare or urgent home repairs, while retirement seems […]
  
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• What's open and what's not on Family Day

  13-02-2020 16:25 via saultstar.com
  
  A number of city facilities and services will be closed on Monday to recognize Family Day. Read More
  
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• With impeachment over, critics see Trump retribution tour - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 16:13
  With impeachment over, critics see Trump retribution tour  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Panel Members to Advise on Opportunities to Grow Province’s Film and Television Industries

  13-02-2020 16:03
  
  TORONTO – The Ontario government is establishing a new Ministers’ Film and Television Advisory Panel to provide expert advice on ways to grow the film and television industries in Ontario. “Ontario is open for business, open for jobs, and open for film and television productions,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture […]
  
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• Budget watchdog slashes economic growth projections, blames temporary factors

  13-02-2020 15:54
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s budget watchdog says economic growth during the final quarter of 2019 will be “significantly weaker” than predicted in its fall report. In its latest report on near-term growth, the parliamentary budget office says real GDP growth in the final three months of last year will likely come in at near-stagnant levels, at […]
  
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• Closing & delays for Thursday, Feb. 13 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 15:12
  Closing & delays for Thursday, Feb. 13 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Extreme Cold Warning Issued For North of the City

  13-02-2020 14:54
  
  Sault Ste. Marie is not included in the extreme cold warning however, bitterly cold temperatures will impact the city for at least today and overnight . Temperatures are expected to fall to -25c in the city with a windchill of -31c overnight. Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park A period […]
  
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• True Love for The Mealey Classic

  13-02-2020 14:48
  
  By Tricia Lesnick (Volunteer & Race Mom) The Searchmont Ski Runners (SSR) are preparing for the Annual Mealey Classic which will take place at Searchmont Ski Resort this Valentine’s Day / Family Day long weekend. Alpine racers from the Northern Ontario Division (NOD) and the Southern Ontario Division (SOD) have been participating in a Speed […]
  
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• Funeral to be held for girl found dead next to father at base of Ontario escarpment

  13-02-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — A funeral is set to take place today for a four-year-old girl whose body was found next to her father’s at the base of an escarpment in southwestern Ontario. Keira Kagan’s family says the funeral is open to anyone who wants to attend. The girl and her father, Robin Brown, went missing Sunday afternoon […]
  
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• St. Elmo’s an Indy tradition - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 09:00
  St. Elmo’s an Indy tradition  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Raisinville Township 2/4/2020 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 07:15
  Raisinville Township 2/4/2020 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Prep rewind: Holland wrestling wins team districts - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 07:15
  Prep rewind: Holland wrestling wins team districts  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Saginaw Spirit best Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7-5 - Cambridge Times

  13-02-2020 06:20
  
  Saginaw Spirit best Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 7-5  Cambridge Times
  
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• Snow Squalls Impacting Areas North Of The Sault

  13-02-2020 02:03
  
  Snow squall warning in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A snow squall is occurring along a sharp cold front. This cold front is moving southeastward and is expected to reach Marten River to Sudbury by midnight. Snowfall accumulations up to 5 cm are possible by the time the cold front […]
  
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• Coldwater bowling splits with Northwest on Military Night - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-02-2020 01:53
  Coldwater bowling splits with Northwest on Military Night  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Province gives green light to auto insurance hikes

  13-02-2020 01:34 via saultstar.com
  
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• AFN, Opposition demand Trudeau Liberals act on B.C. pipeline dispute

  13-02-2020 00:18
  
  OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations and Opposition politicians called Wednesday for the Liberal government to take swifter and firmer action to defuse tensions around a natural-gas pipeline being built through traditional Indigenous territory in British Columbia. Nationwide protests, including rail blockades, have erupted since the RCMP began enforcing a court injunction barring protesters from a construction site […]
  
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• Minister of Education on Province-Wide, One-Day Strike

  13-02-2020 00:16
  
  TORONTO — Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to strike escalation by the four teachers’ unions (OSSTF, ETFO, OECTA, AEFO): “Our focus is on keeping students in class, as they deserve better. That is why I am calling on the teachers’ union leaders to accept private mediation today and […]
  
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• Flash Freeze Warning Issued For The Sault

  13-02-2020 00:10
  
  Flash freeze warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly early this evening. Slush and any water from melted snow on streets and sidewalks will freeze quickly as the temperature drops below zero. A sharp cold front is moving southeastward over Northeastern Ontario cooling temperatures by […]
  
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