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• Pressure needed to get action: CHIEF

  28-02-2020 23:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Reports and inquiries come and go with little impact, but it’s only when Indigenous people apply pressure to Canadian residents that prompts change sought by First Nations, says Chief Dean Sayers.Read More
  
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• Ontario to temporarily stop issuing problematic licence plates

  28-02-2020 21:55
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s problematic new licence plates will stop being manufactured on March 4, but the government won’t say what the root cause of the issue is or how it is being fixed. The Progressive Conservative government has acknowledged there is a problem with the new plates that makes them difficult to read in the dark. […]
  
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• Subway must pay CBC $500,000 for failed defamation lawsuit over chicken

  28-02-2020 21:49
  
  TORONTO — Subway has been ordered to pay the CBC $500,000 in legal costs following its failed bid to sue the public broadcaster for defamation. In his decision, Ontario Superior Court Justice Ed Morgan attributed much of the length and complexity of the legal battle to the approach taken by the fast-food chain. Subway had […]
  
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• Risk to being overly cautious in COVID-19 protection protocols: PHAC

  28-02-2020 21:22
  
  OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it will consult with the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions on its next set of guidelines for protecting health-care workers against the novel coronavirus, but warned stricter protocols carry their own set of risks. The interim guidelines the federal public health agency released this month lay […]
  
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• United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District honoured with plaque - SaultOnline.com

  28-02-2020 20:55
  
  United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District honoured with plaque  SaultOnline.com
  
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• United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District honoured with plaque

  28-02-2020 20:55
  
  SAULT STE MARIE, ON – Upon the announcement of the new food security capital project, today the United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District was honoured with a plaque, to represent their hard work in receiving their most recent grant. The grant was approved by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and was funded in early […]
  
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• Pickford girls down Rudyard to secure EUPC title - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 20:48
  Pickford girls down Rudyard to secure EUPC title  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• TMX exchanges operating normally Friday after glitch forced halt a day earlier

  28-02-2020 20:38
  
  TORONTO — TMX Group says trading activity is operating normally on its exchanges after a malfunction Thursday forced it to close trading early amid a major market selloff. With trading resumed Friday, the Toronto Stock Exchange was trading down about 3.7 per cent in mid-afternoon trading amid concerns about the coronavirus, worse than U.S. markets which had a steep late-day selloff a […]
  
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• Blue Devils shut down Bays in OT - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 20:12
  Blue Devils shut down Bays in OT  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Budget process must continually evolve to meet changing needs

  28-02-2020 20:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Some call it putting feet to the fire. But there is another way to look at it. Read More
  
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• Third day of talks between Ontario’s public elementary teachers and government

  28-02-2020 19:58
  
  TORONTO — Contract talks will resume for a third day in a row today between Ontario’s public elementary teachers and the provincial government. Today marks the deadline the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has given to reach a deal with the government before ramping up strikes next week. The two sides returned to the bargaining […]
  
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• Ontario to restrict flavoured vapes in effort to curb youth consumption

  28-02-2020 19:40
  
  TORONTO — Ontario will restrict the sale of vape flavours and high nicotine e-cigarettes in a bid to address youth vaping, Health Minister Christine Elliott announced Friday. The government also plans to expand prevention efforts and bolster services to help people quit vaping. “As we learned more about the alarming increase in youth vaping, one […]
  
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• Police Warn of Custody Fraud

  28-02-2020 19:31
  
  Recently the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has received two complaints regarding frauds associated with someone being held in custody. In the two complaints victims are contacted by individuals claiming to be loved ones arrested or lawyers of a loved one and requesting money to secure the release of the loved one. During these conversations […]
  
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• Calling all bands for the 2020 Summer Concert Series Sault

  28-02-2020 18:25
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Recreation and Culture department is now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Concert Series taking place at Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion. The Summer Concert Series is set to take place on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights in July and August and is weather permitting. A cancellation due to inclement weather will […]
  
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• Bridge protest moves to different entrance

  28-02-2020 18:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Land defenders have moved their protest in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in British Columbia to a new location at the International Bridge. Read More
  
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• SAHF 50/50 grows to record $40,417.50 prize! Winner has been contacted.

  28-02-2020 18:17
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (Feb. 28, 2020) – The February SAHF 50/50 draw was conducted February 28th at 11am and ticket number D-2314151 was drawn. The winner is receiving $40,417.50. Sault Area Hospital Foundation has contacted the winner and will be working on a full release in the upcoming days. We would like to thank […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie man killed in single-car crash after he lost control of car and struck a tree - MLive.com

  28-02-2020 17:18
  
  Sault Ste. Marie man killed in single-car crash after he lost control of car and struck a tree  MLive.com
  
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• Police presence on Bay Street

  28-02-2020 16:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have an “active presence” for an incident in the 700 block of Bay Street. Read More
  
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• Police presence ends on Bay Street – 3 arrested

  28-02-2020 16:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have arrested three people in connection with an incident in the 700 block of Bay Street Friday morning. . Read More
  
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• Three arrested at Bay Street motel in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  28-02-2020 16:10
  
  Three arrested at Bay Street motel in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV News
  
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• Sault Seal Recreation Area Closed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 16:10
  Sault Seal Recreation Area Closed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Three Arrested In Bay Street Incident

  28-02-2020 16:07
  
  The active scene in the 700 block of Bay Street has been resolved without incident. Three people have been arrested. Officers remain on scene as part of the investigation, however access to that section of Bay Street is no longer restricted. Police are in the early stages of this investigation and further details regarding the […]
  
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• Breaking: Police Urge Public To Avoid Bay Street Near East

  28-02-2020 16:07
  
  Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service have an active presence in the 700 block of Bay Street. As this is an active scene, we urge everyone to avoid the area. Further details will be released as they become available.
  
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• Algoma Family Services’ Board support funding the proposed Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute

  28-02-2020 15:37
  
  Algoma Family Services urges the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and also the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities to fund proposed Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute. Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Algoma Family Services Board of Directors, at its Thursday meeting, […]
  
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• Algoma Family Services’ and Board support funding the proposed Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute

  28-02-2020 15:37
  
  Algoma Family Services urges the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and also the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities to fund proposed Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute. Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Algoma Family Services Board of Directors, at its Thursday meeting, […]
  
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• PUC Services earns association award

  28-02-2020 15:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Efforts by PUC Services to deliver Ontario’s AffordAbility fund is being recognized by a group that represents hydro utilities.Read More
  
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• PUC Wins Provincial Award for Customer Service Excellence

  28-02-2020 15:00
  
  PUC was recognized for its outstanding customer service at last night’s Electricity Distributors Association (EDA)’s Awards Ceremony in Toronto. Every year, top performing electricity utilities from across Ontario are honoured for their accomplishments, programs and best practices across a variety of categories. PUC was recognized for their efforts in delivering the province’s AffordAbility Fund (AFT), […]
  
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• Tories call on government to compensate dairy farmers ‘left behind’ in new NAFTA

  28-02-2020 14:57
  
  OTTAWA — The Conservative opposition says the government must compensate dairy farmers within 90 days of the new North American trade deal becoming law, saying the sector is the biggest loser in the renegotiated continental trade pact. The recommendation comes in a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland from Conservative MPs, a copy of […]
  
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• Murder probe pushes up police overtime costs

  28-02-2020 14:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Overtime costs soared for Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board in Janaury because of a murder and an attempted homicide investigations.Read More
  
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• Police board backs charity walk

  28-02-2020 14:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories continues to get supported by Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board.Read More
  
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• Thunderbirds play their final home game of their regular season

  28-02-2020 13:43
  
  The Soo Thunderbirds will play their final home game of their 2019-2020 regular season tonight, when they take on the Blind River Beavers at 7:00 p.m. at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds enter tonight’s game with a record of 29 wins, 18 losses, 3 overtime losses and 4 shootout losses, good for 65 […]
  
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• School Buses Cancelled, Schools Are Open

  28-02-2020 13:32
  
  Due to the adverse weather and poor road conditions all school related transportation is cancelled today for all Boards in the Sault Ste. Marie and Central Algoma areas. This area includes Goulais River, Batchawana, Sault Ste. Marie, Echo Bay, Bruce Mines, St. Joe’s Island and Thessalon. All schools are open.  
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Very cold with strong wind today about 11 hours ago Read - SooToday.com

  28-02-2020 12:03
  
  Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Very cold with strong wind today about 11 hours ago Read  SooToday.com
  
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• Monroe Township 3/3/2020 Accuracy Test - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 11:54
  Monroe Township 3/3/2020 Accuracy Test  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Joan L. DeByle trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 11:50
  Joan L. DeByle trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Exeter Township 2/25/2020 Accuracy Testing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 11:50
  Exeter Township 2/25/2020 Accuracy Testing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Exeter Township 2/18/2020 meeting minutes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 11:50
  Exeter Township 2/18/2020 meeting minutes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Looking Up: Leap night and the Evening Star - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 09:09
  Looking Up: Leap night and the Evening Star  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Trice, Wisconsin hold off No. 19 Michigan - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 05:52
  Trice, Wisconsin hold off No. 19 Michigan  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeat Windsor Spitfires 2-1 in overtime - OurWindsor.ca

  28-02-2020 05:48
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeat Windsor Spitfires 2-1 in overtime  OurWindsor.ca
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeat Windsor Spitfires 2-1 in overtime - mississauga.com

  28-02-2020 05:48
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeat Windsor Spitfires 2-1 in overtime  mississauga.com
  
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• Letter: Harm to children will bring grave consequences - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 05:32
  Letter: Harm to children will bring grave consequences  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Things to do: Feb. 27 - Entertainment & Life - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-02-2020 05:27
  Things to do: Feb. 27 - Entertainment & Life  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Regional coronavirus risk low: APH


  28-02-2020 03:43 via saultstar.com
  
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• Travel Advisory In Effect

  28-02-2020 03:08
  
  A winter storm that hit southern Ontario hard Wednesday night and Thursday has tapped into rather cold air and with Lake Superior far from being frozen over, the lake effect machine has cranked up once again.  Expect to see snow and blowing / drifting snow intoo Friday morning when the winds will shift around to […]
  
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• Water Ceremony Held On International Bridge

  28-02-2020 02:52
  
  In all efforts to build awareness of the First Nations concerns, today at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge the First Nations Water Ceremony was held. Starting from the bottom border in Canada, the First Nations group marched midway on the International Bridge to perform their water ceremony. This march was held to bring awareness […]
  
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• Ontario's Catholic teachers to hold province-wide walkout on March 5

  28-02-2020 02:02 via saultstar.com
  
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• Police want to keep peace at bridge protest

  28-02-2020 01:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Keeping the peace at a land defenders protest at the International Bridge is Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s priority, Chief Hugh Stevenson says.Read More
  
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• Ontario Catholic teachers to resume one-day strikes next week

  28-02-2020 01:43
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s Catholic teachers will hold another provincewide strike next week after efforts to resume labour negotiations with the provincial government broke down, the union representing the educators said Thursday. In a statement announcing the March 5, job action, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association said it suspended planned walkouts as a “sign of good faith” when it […]
  
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• Names in the mix: Conservative leadership contenders

  28-02-2020 00:42
  
  OTTAWA — The Conservative leadership race is underway and the deadline to register as a candidate was Thursday. To register, a candidate had to submit 1,000 signatures, $25,000, and a full application form. Each also needs to be approved by the party’s leadership organizing committee. These are the candidates who have been approved to run: — Marilyn Gladu: […]
  
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