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• Canada prepared to monitor for community spread of COVID-19: Tam

  27-02-2020 23:26
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s top public-health official Theresa Tam says Canada has begun to look at surveillance for local transmission of the novel coronavirus, just as the United States confirmed a case of the virus that does not appear linked with international travel. The risk of contracting the disease in Canada is low, but for the second day in a row […]
  
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• International Bridge reopened to traffic

  27-02-2020 22:23
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge has reopened to northbound and southbound traffic following a First Nations water ceremony this afternoon. Traffic is now flowing smoothly in both directions. On the Canadian side of the bridge, Huron Street is open to all traffic, commercial and auto. Carmen’s Way is closed to all traffic. The IBA regrets any […]
  
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• Canadian veterinarians struggling with mental health issues, new study suggests

  27-02-2020 22:02
  
  Canadian veterinarians are at greater risk of struggling with mental health-related issues than the general public, a recent study suggests. The study, published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says veterinarians who participated in the research had higher levels of perceived stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, secondary traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts. It also found that female veterinarians were […]
  
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• Brotherhood finds home in Michipicoten First Nation

  27-02-2020 22:02 via saultstar.com
  
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• TMX halts trading on TSX, other indexes for rest of day on technical issues

  27-02-2020 21:52
  
  TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. says it has halted trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange and several of its other Canadian exchanges for the remainder of Thursday due to technical issues. The company halted trading on its exchanges shortly before 2 p.m. and confirmed at 3:17 p.m. that they would remain closed for the day. The exchanges include its TSX, […]
  
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• Trudeau to meet provincial, territorial leaders amid heightened tensions

  27-02-2020 21:35
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit down with provincial and territorial leaders on March 13 to wrestle with some of the thorny issues that are dividing the nation. The first ministers’ meeting, to be held in Ottawa, is to cover climate change, the economy, health care, infrastructure and equalization. Announcement of the meeting […]
  
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• Soo Firehawks win tournament - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 21:29
  Soo Firehawks win tournament  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario chamber releases economic report

  27-02-2020 21:24 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ontario government may be on the right track to digitize services and cut red tape to make it easier for businesses to do businesses but more work needs to be done, says the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Read More
  
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• Chamber cheers digital direction

  27-02-2020 21:24 via saultstar.com
  
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• MPs to examine privacy implications of facial-recognition technology

  27-02-2020 21:08
  
  OTTAWA — The controversial use of facial-recognition tools will soon be scrutinized by MPs. Members of the House of Commons committee on access to information, privacy and ethics voted this week to examine the technology’s effects on civil society, privacy rights, minorities and vulnerable populations. New Democrat MP Charlie Angus, who put forward the idea, suggested the committee study use of the emerging […]
  
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• Entomica Hopes For More Visitors With New Home

  27-02-2020 20:53
  
  It is with great excitement to announce the new home of Entomica Insectarium now located at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Today was the official ribbon cutting ceremony. To cut the ribbon stood, Mayor Christian Provenzano, John Dedes, Founder and Board President, as well as Lily, one of Entomica’s youth volunteers. The ceremony began with […]
  
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• Suspended paralegal accused of defrauding First Nation residents

  27-02-2020 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
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• GALLIVAN, Daniel Michael

  27-02-2020 20:24
  
  Peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Loving husband of Deb for 13 years. Survived by brothers Terry (Liz) of London, ON, and Mickey of Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Step-father of Andrew Damignani (Carrie) and Matthew Damignani (Tami-lin). Loving papa to Nathan, Gavin and Jake Damignani. Daniel will be […]
  
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• Four Arrested in Possession of a Firearm

  27-02-2020 19:50
  
  On February 27, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 25-year-old Kwesi Armoo, 25-year-old Jason Ramessar, 21-year-old Javonte Reid and 20-year-old Handel Hippolyte, all of Toronto, for unauthorized possession of a firearm. At 1:00 a.m. on February 27, 2020 officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Wallace Terrace. A traffic stop […]
  
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• Greenhouse gas emissions open house planned for March 4

  27-02-2020 18:58
  
  A community open house will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in the Plummer Room at the Civic Centre (3rd Floor, 99 Foster Drive) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. as part of the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory report. The community’s GHG emissions inventory was presented to Council at its February 24, 2020 […]
  
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• Watching the Wolverines …

  27-02-2020 18:31
  
  Every sport has its own spectator atmosphere vibe – High School basketball included. When I coached my first Senior girls’ team in southern Ontario (back in what for Canadian basketball was its late Medieval period (1985)…), raucous crowds and a jumping gym were more an exception than the rule. The Toronto Raptors, and the steady […]
  
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• MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 18:31
  MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Wall Street panic attack - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 18:21
  Granlund cartoon: Wall Street panic attack  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault hotelier awarded national humanitarian award

  27-02-2020 18:09
  
  His cancer was catching up with him by the time Terry Fox reached Sault Ste. Marie in 1980. Each day he would run his quota of 26 kilometres along Hwy. 17 N., then return to the Sault’s Water Tower Inn for respite. He loved the whirlpool spa. Terry was staying at the Inn because owner […]
  
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• Milan Township 3/3/2020 Public Accuracy Test - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 18:03
  Milan Township 3/3/2020 Public Accuracy Test - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Pence stopping the spread - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 18:03
  Granlund cartoon: Pence stopping the spread  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Erie Township 3/2/2020 Public Accuracy Test - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 18:03
  Erie Township 3/2/2020 Public Accuracy Test - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Get your fill of maple in Mansfield, Ohio - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 17:24
  Get your fill of maple in Mansfield, Ohio  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ask Pastor Adrienne: Is pornography in the Bible? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 17:24
  Ask Pastor Adrienne: Is pornography in the Bible?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Michigan governor creates office for mobility initiatives - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 17:12
  Michigan governor creates office for mobility initiatives  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Batchewana Supports All Land Defenders Across Turtle Island Says Chief

  27-02-2020 16:55
  
  The Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) would like to express their support for all Indigenous people across Turtle Island who have organized rallies and demonstrations as a means of exercising their jurisdiction and standing up for their inherent rights. Unfortunately, First Nations people – who are supporting the protection of Indigenous territories […]
  
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• Barnett helped new moms with breastfeeding

  27-02-2020 16:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Sonya Barnett encouraged mothers to form life-long bonds with their children through breastfeeding. Read More
  
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• OLENDY, Philip Sr.

  27-02-2020 16:29
  
  After a hard-fought battle, in his 83rd year, Phil passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on February 22, 2020. Loving Father of Sharon, Sonyia, Philip Jr. and Michael.  Proud Grandfather of Kurtis, Kandis, late Matthew, Mark, Mariah, Shonna and Karrie.  Dear Brother of Elsie, Tony, Mike and the late Sofie, Olga, Peter and Paul.  […]
  
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• Nuclear false alarm was due to human error, investigation finds

  27-02-2020 16:21
  
  TORONTO — An investigation into a false alarm about a nuclear incident at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has found it was the result of human error. A report today from the chief of Emergency Management Ontario blames communications failures, procedural gaps and a lack of training for why it took 108 minutes to give […]
  
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• Lake State opens Cannabis Center of Excellence - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 16:07
  Lake State opens Cannabis Center of Excellence  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• North American stock markets plunge again, loonie falls below 75 cents US

  27-02-2020 16:00
  
  TORONTO — North American stock markets continued to fall in early trading, adding to this week’s major losses, amid fears about the economic impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak that began in China. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 389.99 points at 16,651.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 593.23 points […]
  
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• PUC Invites Input on Electrical Safety Awareness

  27-02-2020 15:40
  
  PUC Services Inc. is currently undertaking a Public Awareness of Electrical Safety Survey as part of our electricity distributor scorecards. PUC has contracted UtilityPULSE, an opinion research firm, to carry out a brief survey via telephone until approximately the end of March. PUC assures customers that this is a legitimate survey to gauge our customers’ […]
  
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• Phone survey helps PUC Services

  27-02-2020 15:40 via saultstar.com
  
  An opinion research firm is telephoning Sault Ste. Marie residents and asking them questions about electrical safety. Read More
  
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• Federal government has room to spend more: PBO

  27-02-2020 15:40
  
  OTTAWA — Parliament’s budget watchdog says the federal government has room to increase spending and still remain financially sustainable over the long run, though the same can’t be said for many provinces. Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux says based on current policies and programs, the federal government could permanently increase spending or reduce taxes by […]
  
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• Judge fines Michigan man for poaching Wisconsin raptor - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 15:36
  Judge fines Michigan man for poaching Wisconsin raptor  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Algoma U joins UArctic network

  27-02-2020 15:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University is now a member of University of the Arctic co-operative network.Read More
  
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• DJ Seith heads to Nickel City

  27-02-2020 15:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie turntablist DJ Seith is part of Bloom 2 in Sudbury. Read More
  
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• School's back Sept. 2

  27-02-2020 15:13 via saultstar.com
  
  The 2020-2021 school year starts Sept. 2 for all students in Algoma District.Read More
  
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• Ceremony closes International Bridge

  27-02-2020 14:52 via saultstar.com
  
  International Bridge will be closed for part of Thursday afternoon for an Indigenous ceremony. Read More
  
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• Catch The Ace Benefits Local Organizations

  27-02-2020 14:52
  
  On Tuesday, February 25, The Esquire Club gave back to the community and distributed proceeds from their most recent Catch the Ace draw. The Sault Area Hospital Foundation, Group Health Centre Trust Fund and Sault Minor Baseball all benefited from the generosity of the Esquire Club Ownership. Catch the Ace will return again in Mid-March […]
  
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• School Boards Approve School Year Calendar for 2020-2021

  27-02-2020 14:11
  
  The Algoma District School Board (ADSB), Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon, Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO) and Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) have approved the School Year Calendar for 2020-2021. The four school boards have worked together to produce a common calendar, facilitating the co-ordination of services such as student transportation. […]
  
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• International Bridge to closed from noon to 2:30 p.m. today for ceremony

  27-02-2020 13:26
  
  In the spirit of goodwill, collaboration and reconciliation, the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority (IBA) will close the bridge from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 27, to facilitate a First Nations water ceremony. Tribal elders will conduct the ceremony at the bridge midpoint. The bridge will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic […]
  
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• International Bridge to close from noon to 2:30 p.m. today for ceremony

  27-02-2020 13:26
  
  In the spirit of goodwill, collaboration and reconciliation, the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority (IBA) will close the bridge from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 27, to facilitate a First Nations water ceremony. Tribal elders will conduct the ceremony at the bridge midpoint. The bridge will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic […]
  
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• Water, Spirituality, and Plastics - Blogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 10:01
  Water, Spirituality, and Plastics - Blogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe Township 2/18/2020 Regular Meeting Synopsis - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 10:01
  Monroe Township 2/18/2020 Regular Meeting Synopsis  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Look to future use at airport - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 10:01
  Letter: Look to future use at airport - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dale J. Benore Trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 10:01
  Dale J. Benore Trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bronsons Salesman signs with Ferris State University - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-02-2020 10:01
  Bronsons Salesman signs with Ferris State University  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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