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• Canada’s tourism industry braces for impact of new coronavirus on travel

  03-03-2020 23:45
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s tourism industry is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus on the number of foreign visitors this summer travel season. Some people in the industry are already seeing a change in the number of people coming from overseas, particularly from China — the second-largest long-haul market for Canada-bound tourists and where the outbreak […]
  
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• Land defenders end bridge demonstration

  03-03-2020 23:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Land defenders have ended their demonstration at the International Bridge.Read More
  
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• HSCDSB Exposes Youth to Trade Seminars

  03-03-2020 21:44
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: Today Holy Cross Catholic School, grades 7 and 8’s attended one of the many Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) Experiential Learning Skills Trades seminars at St. Mary’s College. These seminars are to expose young students to the potential of a future career in trades and apprenticeships through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship […]
  
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• Home invasion probed

  03-03-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A west-end home invasion Tuesday is being investigated by city police. Read More
  
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• Deal inked to plan north-south road to Ring of Fire

  03-03-2020 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ontario government has announced that it has reached an agreement with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation to plan and developed a Northern Road link that will provide year-round access to the Ring of Fire development. Read More
  
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• Joint statement from BFN, GRFN, MCFN, IFC and the City

  03-03-2020 20:50
  
  The following statement was released to SaultOnline.com Tuesday Leadership from Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, the Indigenous Friendship Centre and the City of Sault Ste. Marie met on February 29, 2020. Chief Dean Sayers, Councillor Karen Bell (on behalf of Chief Andy Rickard), Chief Jason Gauthier, Cathy Syrette and […]
  
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• Algoma Steel rids of its legacy used tires

  03-03-2020 20:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Steel has partnered with a non-profit producer responsibility organization to rid of the hundreds of used tires that have accumulated on its site. Read More
  
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• Saints turn back Cedarville - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 20:30
  Saints turn back Cedarville  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Blue Devils breeze to opening district win - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 20:30
  Blue Devils breeze to opening district win - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police Action on Wallace Terrace

  03-03-2020 19:59
  
  A  large Police presence During the lunch hour on Wallace Terrace. Viewer, Shawna Desmoulin sends in these photos that show one person with what is believed a gun drawn. The Ballistic Armoured Tactical Transport (BATT) is one police vehicles in the area along with an ambulance. Police have entered a home in the 200 block […]
  
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• Jerry and Gisele win February’s massive SAHF 50/50 prize

  03-03-2020 19:01
  
  On February 28th at 11am, Jerry and Gisele Verdecchia of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won $40,417.50 in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) February electronic and online 50/50 draw. Their lucky number (D-2314151) was drawn electronically, and the winners visited SAHF to validate their ticket later that afternoon. “I have purchased tickets since the first […]
  
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• Letter: What swamp is being drained? - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 18:52
  Letter: What swamp is being drained? - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: An AirPark or residential development - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 18:52
  Letter: An AirPark or residential development - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Possession of Stolen Property

  03-03-2020 18:50
  
  On March 3, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 37-year-old Chrystal Petrocco for possession of stolen property. At 1:14 a.m. on March 3, 2020 officers observed a vehicle they knew was reported stolen on February 16, 2020. A traffic stop was conducted and the accused was arrested. It is further alleged the accused attended a […]
  
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• Perugini Dudgeon led society

  03-03-2020 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
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• Social isolation lead factor in financial fraud according to TD survey

  03-03-2020 17:38
  
  As Fraud Prevention Month kicks off this month, TD Bank has released the results of a national survey, providing a portrait on Canadians’ vulnerability to fraud. The survey revealed some compelling results. Almost two-thirds of Canadians (60%) believe social isolation and various life changes increase vulnerability to financial fraud. The changes are closely linked to social isolation, including: Moving to Canada from another country (
  
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• SPELLER, Jean Sylva (nee Mogg)

  03-03-2020 17:32
  
  Peacefully at Upper Canada Lodge, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Thursday, February 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, in her 99th year. Reunited with her loving husband, the late Wilfred (Bill) Speller and her cherished daughter, Sue. Precious daughter of the late George and Gertrude Mogg. Treasured mother of the late Susan Speller (late Bob White), Judy […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: ADAMS, Walter Roy

  03-03-2020 17:29
  
  Passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 68. Born on November 12, 1951 at the General Hospital in Port Colborne. Walter was a loving husband and best friend to the late Cynthia Adams, devoted father to Katrina and Jennifer, proud Papa of Hailey, Owen and Evan. Son of the late Dorene and […]
  
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• RILLEY, Pauline Georgianna (nee Blanchet)

  03-03-2020 17:25
  
  After a valiant battle over many years, Pauline passed away surrounded by her family at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved wife and best friend of 50 years to David Rilley.  Loving mother of Chantal, Danielle (Roger Lavallée) and Gregory (Lonna).  Pauline’s greatest joy were her […]
  
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• Arthur I. Cyr: Biden boosted by South Carolina - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 17:21
  Arthur I. Cyr: Biden boosted by South Carolina  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Plight of “The Patch” - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 16:44
  Plight of “The Patch”  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Yes, You Can Golf in March!

  03-03-2020 15:41
  
  The Water Tower Inn and the United Way have partnered to raise $60,000 for the United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District for the fourth year. The BIG CUP Scramble is the evolution of the United Way’s annual charity golf tournament, once the Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic. Paint-can size holes and fun challenges such […]
  
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• Price was Sault College leader

  03-03-2020 15:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Marie Price’s nursing career brought her to British Columbia and Quebec before becoming an academic leader at Sault College.Read More
  
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• In Need of Feminine Hygiene Products

  03-03-2020 15:15
  
  Sault Ste Marie and District Labour Council and it’s affiliates partner with the United Way for the 3rd Annual Tampon Tuesday event. You’re invited to join at Big Lake Cabin from 5-7 pm on Tues. March 10th. Bring an unopened box of feminine hygiene products and join them for a snack. Collection boxes are set […]
  
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• Cloverland’s Power of Excellence Scholarship deadline drawing near - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 15:08
  Cloverland’s Power of Excellence Scholarship deadline drawing near  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Walk of Fame nominations open

  03-03-2020 14:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Nominations are open for the 2020 Sault Ste. Marie Walk of Fame Award.Read More
  
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• Letter: Romney is no poster child - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 13:53
  Letter: Romney is no poster child - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Dems knew of Russian meddling - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 13:53
  Letter: Dems knew of Russian meddling - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Millroy: The Wet’suwet’en are split on the pipeline.

  03-03-2020 13:38
  
  I have often wondered when it comes to protests that spring up in one place and then, assuming virus-like qualities, move on across the country, if all those who come late to the party really know what they are protesting against. It is a thought I couldn’t shake, not that I wanted to, when I […]
  
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• GFL Environmental going ahead with initial public offering at US$19 per share

  03-03-2020 13:27
  
  TORONTO — GFL Environmental Inc. is moving ahead with an initial public offering after plans to take the company public were cancelled late last year. The company says it plans to raise US$2.2 billion through an offering of subordinate voting shares and tangible equity units which include a prepaid stock purchase contract and a senior […]
  
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• College Sports: Siena Heights softball sweeps doubleheader - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 11:02
  College Sports: Siena Heights softball sweeps doubleheader  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• BPW celebrates the Sault’s extraordinary women

  03-03-2020 07:48 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Women’s Week 2020 Honourees will be guests at dinner on Thursday, March 12, by BPW Sault Ste. Marie.
  Guest speaker will be Kelly Tallon Franklin of Courage for Freedom on Anti-Human Sex Trafficking.
  Honourees for the evening are:
  Monday Woman of the Week – Barbara Day
  Tuesday Woman of the Week – Lauren Doxtater
  Wednesday Woman of the Week – Jennifer Syrette
  Thursday Woman of the Week – Donna Latulippe
  Friday Woman of the Week – Debra Tonon.
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• Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow this weekend

  03-03-2020 07:36 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association and Anishinaabe Initiatives Division of Algoma University welcome everyone to indulge in indigenous culture and customs at the 15th annual Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow.
  This year’s theme is: Celebrating Life Long Learning. The pow wow will take place at the George Leach Centre on the campus of Algoma University from Saturday, March 7 to Sunday, March 8.
  “The two-day event is a time for us to gather, dance, sing and honour the tradi
  
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• Here are some tips on late winter houseplant care

  03-03-2020 07:32 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Although winter hasn’t left us, we can see that spring is coming. The days are getting longer and when the sun is out, it is stronger than it was in December.
  My houseplants have noticed. They are once again actively growing. After giving them a period of winter rest, it’s time to resume regular fertilizing to support new growth.
  I’ve talked about the major nutrients in fertilizer before, but here is a little refresher course:
  N-P-K. All fertilizer packages have three numbers l
  
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• GasLink plan has another First Nations side

  03-03-2020 07:31 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I have often wondered when it comes to protests that spring up in one place and then, assuming virus-like qualities, move on across the country, if all those who come late to the party really know what they are protesting against.
  It is a thought I couldn’t shake, not that I wanted to, when I started researching the present protest by the hereditary chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in B.C. that has now gotten support across Canada, including here in Sault Ste. Marie.
  The
  
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• Under-appreciated and underfoot

  03-03-2020 07:10 via saultthisweek.com
  
  A group of dedicated researchers at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre spend their days studying an often-overlooked part of any ecosystem – soil.
  Dr. Paul Hazlett, a forest soils scientist at GLFC, told Sault This Week soil is “our most important but most under appreciated natural resource.”
  “Most people have had an experience with soil,” said Hazlett. “Maybe it was making ‘mud pies’ as a kid, or maybe it was working in the garden to produce some tas
  
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• An unsung hero: Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club

  03-03-2020 07:07 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club has been around since the mid-1950s as an endearing and intriguing part of the scenery at Hiawatha Highlands.
  Anyone who skis Hiawatha has experienced the passion and dedication of this winter-loving community.
  SFN is a volunteer run club; its members can often be found hosting fundraising events such as bake sales, ski swaps, lantern skis and fun community events such as SnowFest, said Cassandra Nielsen co-vice-president programs and a member since 2010.
  The Soo Finn
  
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• Whiteford Township 3/24/2020 Planning Commission hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 07:00
  Whiteford Township 3/24/2020 Planning Commission hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• London Township 2020 Amended Board of Review - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 07:00
  London Township 2020 Amended Board of Review - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Late run helps propel Centreville to win - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 07:00
  Late run helps propel Centreville to win  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• LaSalle Township 2/18/2020 Meeting Synopsis - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 07:00
  LaSalle Township 2/18/2020 Meeting Synopsis - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Frenchtown Township 2020 Noxious Weeds & Grass notice - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  03-03-2020 07:00
  Frenchtown Township 2020 Noxious Weeds & Grass notice  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Workshop held to set City's strategic direction

  03-03-2020 02:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie CAO Malcolm White didn’t say the former city council has been ‘disruptive’ to the city’s management system, but he hinted that change in recent years was plentiful. Read More
  
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• Schwarz ‘posed a risk of harm’ to patients: CPSO

  03-03-2020 01:49 via saultstar.com
  
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• Schwarz ‘posed a risk of harm’ to addictions patients: CPSO

  03-03-2020 01:49 via saultstar.com
  
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