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• Premiers warn billions more needed from feds to weather COVID-19 crisis

  13-03-2020 23:52
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got thanks from Canada’s premiers Friday for $11-billion in federal funding to confront the health and economic impact of the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus — but heard that much more will be needed to weather the crisis. Trudeau, who is in self-isolation after his wife tested positive for COVID-19, held a 90-minute conference call […]
  
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• Schools scramble to feed students after coronavirus closures - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 23:39
  Schools scramble to feed students after coronavirus closures  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Batchewana Limits Operations to Essential Services

  13-03-2020 23:18
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Today, the Batchewana First Nation (BFN) Pandemic planning committee convened and discussed the best path forward for Batchewana First Nation and how to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Please be advised that the Chief and Council is taking all reasonable precautions to ensure the ongoing health and safety of our employees […]
  
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• School Childcare Programs and EarlyON Centres Follow Elementary and Secondary School Closures

  13-03-2020 23:03
  
  Late yesterday, the Minister of Education issued a Ministerial Order to close all publicly funded schools in Ontario for two weeks following the March Break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19. As a result, all childcare programs currently operated within a school building will be closed from March 14 through to April […]
  
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• COVID-19 – Novel Coronavirus: New Updates and Guidance to Travellers and Communities

  13-03-2020 22:58
  
  Algoma Public Health is actively monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 situation with local, provincial and federal partners.  There are important updates and new guidance from provincial and federal officials today that Algoma travellers and communities need to know. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, has made the following recommendations: For Travellers: […]
  
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• ARCH Hospice Implements COVID-19 Precautions, Necessary Visitors Only

  13-03-2020 22:52
  
  In accordance with the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health’s directives for our community to avoid visiting congregated living situations, ARCH is requesting that only necessary visitors present to our community’s Hospice until otherwise notified. ARCH currently has screening in place that aligns with the most current Algoma Public Health and Ministry of Health guidelines. […]
  
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• Novel CoronavirusInformation for ADSB Families

  13-03-2020 22:49
  
  Late yesterday, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott (Deputy Premier and Minister of Health) and Stephen Leece, Minister of Education, issued a statement and advised that, based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Minister of Education issued a Ministerial Order to […]
  
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• Novel Coronavirus Information for ADSB Families

  13-03-2020 22:49
  
  Late yesterday, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott (Deputy Premier and Minister of Health) and Stephen Leece, Minister of Education, issued a statement and advised that, based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Minister of Education issued a Ministerial Order to […]
  
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• Statement from Minister Elliott and Minister MacLeod on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  13-03-2020 22:41
  
  TORONTO — Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries: “The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority. Based on […]
  
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• OPP seek public assistance to identify males associated to a house fire in Blind River

  13-03-2020 22:35
  
  (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On March 12, 2020, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and the Blind River Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned house at 139 Leacock Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 7:47 p.m., two males between the ages 15 and 20 years […]
  
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• Closures, Cancellations and Postponements due to COVID-19

  13-03-2020 22:30
  
  The following is a list of closings, cancellations and postponements of large public gatherings intended as precautionary mitigation measures to avoid the potential spread of COVID-19, Coronavirus. We will continue to update this list as more information is made available. These closures, cancellations and postponements by no means imply that there are any confirmed cases […]
  
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• Movie theaters, for now, stay open nationwide - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 22:05
  Movie theaters, for now, stay open nationwide  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Northern Colleges and Universities Work Together to Support Students

  13-03-2020 21:49
  
  (SAULT STE MARIE, March 13, 2020): Students pursuing a university degree at a northern university will be able to graduate with business skills that prepare them for employment opportunities in northern Ontario. The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) celebrates the signing of the Northern Business Fundamentals Co-Registration MOU at Algoma University. The MOU […]
  
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• No SAH service reductions

  13-03-2020 21:46 via saultstar.com
  
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• Algoma Fish & Game Club Children’s Perch Derby Cancelled

  13-03-2020 21:44
  
  As disappointed as our volunteers are to make this announcement, the health and safety of our community is our first priority. As such, the Algoma Fish and Game Club has reluctantly made the decision to cancel the 2020 AFGC  Children’s Perch Derby. We regret the short notice, but we were doing our due diligence, consulting […]
  
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• Program Read closed to public until April 6th

  13-03-2020 21:41
  
  In collaboration with the Ontario Government’s decision to close the schools for 2 weeks post March Break, Program Read will be closed to the public starting at 4:30pm today, Friday, March 13th until Monday, April 6th at 9am. Please consider this closure as a proactive measure to support efforts around managing the spread of Coronavirus […]
  
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• Don't panic! Let common sense prevail

  13-03-2020 20:52 via saultstar.com
  
  You’ll have plenty of time to read this column because it appears there is not much to do in public spaces these days with the heightened concern about COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Letter: Peters a champion of animals - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 20:44
  Letter: Peters a champion of animals - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Assessment notices ‘better than they were in the past’: Official

  13-03-2020 20:39 via saultstar.com
  
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• Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Sault Ste. Marie News and Information - SooToday

  13-03-2020 20:38
  
  Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Sault Ste. Marie News and Information  SooToday
  
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• Northern schools team up for student business training

  13-03-2020 20:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University students can now earn a business certificate at Sault College while working towards their degree.Read More
  
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• Nursing homes taking extra precautions with COVID-19

  13-03-2020 20:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Planning on visiting a loved one in a nursing home or retirement home this weekend? Read More
  
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• Power Outage In West End

  13-03-2020 19:30
  
  A motor vehicle collision and not strong winds caused a power outage in the western part of the city Friday. The outage affecting 2253 customers in the Goulais Ave East to Korah Road Second Line West, South to Wallace Terrace and Bonney St. Second Line West, South to Bonney St. Allens Side Road East to […]
  
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• Schools out for two weeks; program questions remain

  13-03-2020 19:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Students across Ontario will have an extended March break as the provincial government has ordered schools to remain closed through to April 5. Read More
  
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• Perch derby scrubbed, concert postponed

  13-03-2020 18:48 via saultstar.com
  
  A perch derby for youngsters scheduled for Sunday is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Read More
  
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• MHSAA halts postseason - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 18:45
  MHSAA halts postseason  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Korean Martial Arts training - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 18:45
  Korean Martial Arts training  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City continues to monitor novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation

  13-03-2020 17:47
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely, and the leadership of the City is working diligently with Algoma Public Health and community partners to respond appropriately. The City has a corporate pandemic response plan that is being reviewed regularly. Appropriate measures to protect staff and residents and […]
  
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• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies

  13-03-2020 17:43
  
  Community mitigation strategies are crucial to slowing the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Michigan, particularly before a vaccine or treatment becomes available. These strategies provide essential protections to individuals at risk of severe illness and to health care and other critical infrastructure workforces. Preventing a sudden, sharp increase in the number of people […]
  
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• Family Relieved Fur Baby Is Back Home!

  13-03-2020 17:34
  
  A week ago we brought you the story of Aurora , a young husky pup that went missing after being brought home to the Sault from southern Ontario. The Traynor family rescued the dog age 2 and half  settled into the family , and decided to take her for a walk at the Fort Creek […]
  
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• GARDNER, Emily (nee Burns)

  13-03-2020 16:53
  
  Passed away as the sun was setting on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Widow of William, loving mom of Diane (William), William (Elaine), and the late Thomas (Jennifer), adored Grandmother of Robert, Cameron, and Andrew, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Burns, sister of Elizabeth (late Roy), Margaret (late Alec), late Thomas (late Jean), and […]
  
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• Upper Peninsula universities stop face-to-face classes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 16:44
  Upper Peninsula universities stop face-to-face classes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Fire Department to receive new aerial apparatus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 16:44
  Sault Fire Department to receive new aerial apparatus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Looking Up column: Catching the elusive zodiacal light - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 16:26
  Looking Up column: Catching the elusive zodiacal light  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canadian Parliament shuts until April 20 due to pandemic

  13-03-2020 15:42
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s House of Commons voted Friday to shut down for at least five weeks to help ensure lawmakers do not contribute to the spread of for new coronavirus. The moves comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife tested positive. The prime minister himself has been in self-imposed quarantine. Rob Gillies, The Associated Press
  
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• Winds Will Continue Strong For Most of the Day

  13-03-2020 15:41
  
  The good news is snow squalls may not materialize and if they do, the squalls won’t last for long. The bad news, we could see numerous power outages as winds gusts to 90 km/h for most of the day.  Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility as well.  A deep low pressure system with a […]
  
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• Hysteria Hits Local Stores

  13-03-2020 15:34
  
  It appears the hysteria of the COVID-19 virus has hit Sault Ste. Marie shoppers who are stocking up on everything from food to toilet paper.  Numerous reports to the SaultOnline.com newsroom show that many grocery stores including Romes, Metro and Food Basics along with Walmart have run out of certain supplies, namely toilet paper. Panicked […]
  
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• A more perfect nugget - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 15:24
  A more perfect nugget  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Tipping Point Solutions Expands Operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan - Area Development Online

  13-03-2020 15:18
  Tipping Point Solutions Expands Operations in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan  Area Development Online
  
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• An encouraging word: paying it forward - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 15:07
  An encouraging word: paying it forward - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police Seek Two Suspects In Blind River House Fire

  13-03-2020 14:02
  
  (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On March 12, 2020, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and the Blind River Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned house at 139 Leacock Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 7:47 p.m., two males between the ages 15 and 20 years […]
  
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• RBC predicts economy will fall into a recession due to COVID-19 and drop in oil

  13-03-2020 13:52
  
  TORONTO — Royal Bank is predicting Canada will fall into a recession later this year as the economy is weighed down by the impact of COVID-19 and the plunge in oil prices. The bank is predicting Canada’s economy will grow at an annualized pace of 0.8 per cent in the first quarter, but then contract […]
  
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• Searchmont Resort Closed Due To High Winds

  13-03-2020 13:15
  
  Searchmont Resort will be closed on Friday, March 13th due to current weather conditions including wind gusts of 90 km/h and potential lake effect snow squalls. Based on weather predictions, normal operating hours are expected to resume tomorrow (Saturday, March 14). Friday Night Learn To Ski is scheduled to be held next week. Please follow […]
  
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• Adrian approves powerlifting as varsity sport - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 13:09
  Adrian approves powerlifting as varsity sport  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• NOJHL announces cancellation, until further notice, of 2020 playoffs

  13-03-2020 12:44
  
  SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League that, effective immediately, all NOJHL playoff games and hockey-related activity have been cancelled, until further notice, due to the result of the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. This also applies to all 10 leagues that comprise the Canadian Junior Hockey League. “The NOJHL is thoroughly committed to […]
  
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• Habitat for Humanity helped by Cuts for the Cause

  13-03-2020 12:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area benefits from Catherine’s Hairstyling’s 13th annual Cuts for the Cause.Read More
  
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• Waltsie M. Hewitt trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 08:43
  Waltsie M. Hewitt trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Terrence Alvin German name change - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 08:43
  Terrence Alvin German name change - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Taste of the Irish Hills returns this weekend - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 08:43
  Taste of the Irish Hills returns this weekend  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Roy L. Cinamon notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-03-2020 08:43
  Roy L. Cinamon notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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