Sault Ste. Marie news

• New Ontario COVID-19 Cases

  25-03-2020 23:55
  
  This was a COVID-19 update with Chris Oldcorn Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @chrisoldcorn Listen to our daily podcast on Spotify Stay tuned for more news from Sault Online and ONNtv
  
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• Bonfire Bonanza

  25-03-2020 23:55 via saultstar.com
  
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• Juno Awards organizers ‘hold off indefinitely’ on revealing this year’s winners

  25-03-2020 23:41
  
  TORONTO — Hang tight, the winners of the cancelled Juno Awards will still be announced, but it won’t be any time soon. Organizers behind the annual celebration of Canadian music say they’ve decided to hit pause on revealing who picked up this year’s trophies as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. “After much consideration and due to the escalating […]
  
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• Paramedic Services – Personal Protective Equipment Donations

  25-03-2020 23:03
  
  With the COVID-19 situation growing and supplies on back order due to high demand, the District of Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services are reaching out to the public for assistance. Although Paramedic Services’ supplies are in good order, it is anticipated that they will need additional personal protective equipment (PPE) moving forward. Paramedic Services are […]
  
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• LIVE VIDEO: White House coronavirus presser - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 22:32
  LIVE VIDEO: White House coronavirus presser  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CBC Sports chief can refocus Olympic planning with Games set for 2021

  25-03-2020 22:24
  
  TORONTO — After a whirlwind few days was capped with the postponement of the Tokyo Games until 2021, CBC Sports & Olympics executive director Chris Wilson can breathe a little easier. Instead of trying to plan for a massive event with the timing seemingly up in the air, Wilson can now adjust preparations accordingly as the Canadian rightsholder knowing the Games won’t […]
  
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• A message from the Wellness Store

  25-03-2020 22:16
  
  After consultation with Provincial Government officials, we have established that we can remain open as an essential service. We will re-open Thursday, March 25, at 10am for regular hours under STRICT guidelines and sanitary conditions. For your convenience, we will also continue to take orders and process them by phone for pickup. NO CASH SALES […]
  
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• Huckson’s Water Depot changes U-Fill Water Process

  25-03-2020 22:10
  
  Huckson’s Water Depot is being proactive, like many other local businesses, in adjusting to social distancing practices. The U-Fill water station Huckson’s Water Depot offers will now be changed; customers will no longer have the ability to self-fill. Instead, an employee will be handling all bottling processes. “Right now, we’ve taken extra precautions to protect […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Congress at work - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 21:39
  Weatherford cartoon: Congress at work  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Health minister encourages kindness, fresh air to manage COVID-19 stress

  25-03-2020 21:36
  
  OTTAWA — Health Minister Patty Hajdu says it is critical for Canadians to support each other if we are going to manage the impact of the intense anxiety and isolation that comes with living in the era of COVID-19. Hajdu says she is updating cabinet today with the most hopeful scenario for how long Canadians will […]
  
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• A look at what’s in the federal COVID-19 aid legislation

  25-03-2020 21:30
  
  OTTAWA — Parliament has passed sweeping legislation designed to blunt the economic impact COVID-19. Here’s a look at what’s in the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act: — A new Canada Emergency Response Benefit that will provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. — […]
  
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• Highlights of Ontario’s COVID-19 fiscal plan

  25-03-2020 21:21
  TORONTO — Ontario introduced a $17-billion package Wednesday to provide COVID-19 relief. Here are some highlights: — $1 billion for a COVID-19 contingency fund — $935 million for the hospital sector, including for 1,500 more beds and additional COVID-19 assessment centres — $75 million for personal protective equipment and critical medical supplies — $200 (one-time) […]
  
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• Temporary measures for Wawa building permits

  25-03-2020 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario to spend $2.1 B to bolster health system COVID-19 response

  25-03-2020 21:15
  
  TORONTO — Ontario will pump over $2.1 billion into its health-care system to bolster its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will help create 1,500 new hospital beds, buy protective equipment for front-line workers and fund transitional care projects to ease hospital over-crowding. The government says it will also establish a $1-billion contingency fund to cover any unforeseen […]
  
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• Keep calm, carry on — inside: Officials

  25-03-2020 20:57 via saultstar.com
  
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• Hospitals across Ontario short on ventilators

  25-03-2020 20:45 via saultstar.com
  
  A shortage of ventilators in hospitals across the country has health care providers scrambling to keep its area citizens healthy. Read More
  
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• ‘Crap, we’re not going to have any food’

  25-03-2020 20:43 via saultstar.com
  
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• Sheehan says feds working to help Canadians

  25-03-2020 19:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan says the COVID-19 pandemic is not slowing him down.Read More
  
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• COVID-19 More Deadly for Men

  25-03-2020 19:22
  
  This was a COVID-19 update with Chris Oldcorn Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @chrisoldcorn Listen to our daily podcast on Spotify Stay tuned for more news from Sault Online and ONNtv
  
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• Letter: City should seek bids on trash removal - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 18:45
  Letter: City should seek bids on trash removal  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Gaylord event seeks artists and crafters - Entertainment & Life - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 18:45
  Gaylord event seeks artists and crafters - Entertainment & Life  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• County treasurer makes pledge regarding property taxes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 18:45
  County treasurer makes pledge regarding property taxes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mandatory quarantines to apply to returning travellers, Freeland says

  25-03-2020 17:57
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government will start enforcing 14-day quarantines on travellers returning to Canada to try to limit the spread of COVID-19. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says “mandatory isolation” is needed to flatten the curve of the growth of the novel coronavirus in Canada. The formal quarantines, which take effect at midnight tonight, come with […]
  
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• City hosts second conference call for local businesses to discuss support during COVID-19 Outbreak

  25-03-2020 17:08
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development and Tourism and Community Development teams will host its second business conference call. The call will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. The purpose of the call is to continue discussions on available business support and needs during this period of interruption. To […]
  
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• COVID-19 Morning Update

  25-03-2020 16:42
  
  This was a COVID-19 update with Chris Oldcorn. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @chrisoldcorn. Stay tuned for more news from Sault Online and ONNtv. 
  
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• Trust fund and branch close, Leon's cuts hours

  25-03-2020 15:59 via saultstar.com
  
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• Keep PUC Workers Safe Through Social Distancing

  25-03-2020 15:26
  
  As an essential service provider, PUC is actively working within the communities we serve to ensure reliable electricity and safe drinking water continue to be available to our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As advised by public health authorities, we are asking the public to protect the health and safety of our workers and practice […]
  
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• Beckerman column: The case of the puffy face - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 15:24
  Beckerman column: The case of the puffy face  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cash is best way to help hospital: Official

  25-03-2020 14:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Dollars from Sault Ste. Marie residents make the most cents to help Sault Area Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• City of Monroe announces operational changes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 14:28
  City of Monroe announces operational changes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Getting outside in the EUP - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 13:56
  Getting outside in the EUP  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chippewa County offices closed until further notice - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 13:56
  Chippewa County offices closed until further notice  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Leon’s Furniture cutting half of its staff, closing 72 corporate stores

  25-03-2020 13:53
  
  TORONTO — Leon’s Furniture Ltd. is laying off 3,900 employees or about half its total current workforce as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says it will temporarily close 72 of its 205 corporate-owned stores across Canada. The move comes as businesses across the country cut staff to deal with the economic slowdown caused by […]
  
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• SSM Egg Hunt about to hit 4,000 members

  25-03-2020 13:51
  
  In just a matter of four days, the Sault Ste. Marie Easter Egg Hunt has grown to over 3,867 members and counting. With more and more residents getting creative with their Easter decorations, the community can get a glimpse of what’s out there through the full-length interview with Sarah Skagen, the Facebook group creator.  By […]
  
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• Presumptive COVID-19 case in Chippewa County reported

  25-03-2020 13:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Chippewa County has its first presumptive case of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Caruso joins LSSU board

  25-03-2020 13:17 via saultstar.com
  
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• Animal shelter closes to public

  25-03-2020 13:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society is closed to the public effective last Tuesday.Read More
  
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• Gannett launches ‘Support Local’ to help small businesses - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 13:00
  Gannett launches ‘Support Local’ to help small businesses  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Social assistance cheques distributed

  25-03-2020 12:44 via saultstar.com
  
  Niigaaniin social assistance will be direct deposited on Friday, Garden River First Nation says.Read More
  
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• H. Lee White opens navigation season

  25-03-2020 12:40 via saultstar.com
  
  H. Lee White officially opened the 2020 navigation season at Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.Read More
  
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• Small business confidence falls to record low amid COVID-19 pandemic, CFIB says

  25-03-2020 12:25
  
  TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence has fallen to a new low amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization says its latest business barometer has fallen to a record low of 30.8 from a level of 60.5 in February. It says one in five owners say their business is in […]
  
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• Government wins unanimous consent to quickly pass legislation for COVID-19 help

  25-03-2020 09:43
  
  OTTAWA — The government won unanimous consent to quickly pass emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill in the wee hours of morning, with a vote planned within a couple of hours. The motion sent to the […]
  
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• Lenawee County still without positive COVID-19 case - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 07:27
  Lenawee County still without positive COVID-19 case  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 8 ways to reduce food waste - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2020 06:20
  8 ways to reduce food waste  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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