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• Algoma University Seeks New Chancellor

  26-03-2020 23:15
  
  Algoma University is actively seeking nominations for the University’s next Chancellor for a four-year term starting on September 1, 2020, and ending on August 31, 2024. With Shirley Horn’s term as Chancellor coming to an end after Spring Convocation 2020, the Search Committee for a Chancellor has begun the search for a successor. The Committee […]
  
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• Netflix reduces video quality in Canada to lower internet bandwidth use

  26-03-2020 23:12
  
  TORONTO — Netflix is lowering video quality for its subscribers in Canada as it attempts to reduce soaring demands on internet bandwidth in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The streaming giant says it introduced changes on Thursday that are designed to slash its data traffic by 25 per cent as internet service providers deal with a surge in user […]
  
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• LIVE VIDEO: White House addresses coronavirus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 22:43
  LIVE VIDEO: White House addresses coronavirus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Real Estate Board and OREA Urge Realtors to Cease all Face-to-Face Business

  26-03-2020 22:14
  
  Board Presidents call on REALTORS® to use modern technology in situations where a client must buy or sell a property during this time The Sault Ste. Marie Real Estate Board (SSMREB) and Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) are calling on Realtors stop all face-to-face business, including open houses, agent and public office hours, and in-person […]
  
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• Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment

  26-03-2020 21:56
  
  OTTAWA — Researchers in the race against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigour against speed, according to global experts. Clinical trials for possible treatments and cures have begun around the world, including an unprecedented international study by the World Health Organization. But the scientific gold standard to […]
  
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• Musical Comedy Guild suspends production of The Adams Family

  26-03-2020 21:48
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the Musical Comedy Guild of Sault Ste. Marie has made the difficult decision to suspend our current production of The Addams Family. Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and respecting the advice of public officials to “stay home”, we felt this was the most responsible course of […]
  
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• DONALDSON, James “Jamie”

  26-03-2020 21:44
  
  May 18, 1970 to March 21, 2020 ~ Unexpectedly after a short illness, Jamie passed away at the Sault Area Hospital with his dear partner and soulmate Bev by his side. He will be forever remembered and missed by Beverly Ingle. Beloved brother of Doug (Kathy), Kevin (Bonnie) and Maryann Townsend. Cherished son in law, […]
  
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• BURNS, George

  26-03-2020 21:40
  
  A faithful servant has passed away. George Walter Burns went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2019 in his 92nd year. He was married to his devoted wife Dolores, for 44 years until her passing on November 23, 1996. Beloved dad of Duncan & Mary Burns and Beckie & Michael Colby.  Devoted […]
  
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• KOTWICA, Sophie

  26-03-2020 21:37
  
  Peacefully at the F. J. Davey home on Saturday March 21, 2020 at the age of 77. Wife of the late Henry Kotwica and loving mother of Paul Kotwica. Predeceased by her parents Steven and Judy Lobon. Sister of Margaret (Jim) and aunt to Philip, Amy and Tiffany (Ryan) and their daughter Autumn. A private […]
  
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• Science needed to combat disinformation in COVID-19 fight: Champagne

  26-03-2020 21:01
  
  OTTAWA — Canada and its G7 counterparts are concerned about the spread of disinformation in the COVID-19 fight, Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Thursday, stressing the need for a co-ordinated world response based on science. Champagne was speaking the day after he and his G7 counterparts were able to speak via video conference to […]
  
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• Tech community calls on Ontario for aid as companies struggle to preserve jobs

  26-03-2020 20:45
  
  TORONTO — More than 230 leaders of technology companies and innovation hubs across the country are calling on the Ontario government for more help to weather the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizations are recommending the province look at payroll subsidies, tax deferment and other means to ensure companies retain top talent and jobs amid […]
  
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• Algoma Steel supplier tests positive; steelmaker heightens protection measures

  26-03-2020 20:27 via saultstar.com
  
  An out-of-province employee of a supplier who delivered goods to Algoma Steel has tested positive for COVID-19, a letter to employees states.Read More
  
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• Businesses welcome government relief measures but want more — and quickly

  26-03-2020 20:17
  
  TORONTO — When the federal government teased its $82-billion relief plan for Canadian businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19, Toronto jewelry manufacturer Jewels4Ever was anxious to hear more. Chief executive Anita Agrawal had already closed her two locations and was fretting about whether she would have to lay off staff, some who have worked for […]
  
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• Algoma Steel Visitor COVID-19 Positive

  26-03-2020 20:17
  
  Algoma Steel CEO Michael McQuade issued a memo to employees that a supplier employee tested positive for COVID-19. The supplier employee visited the plant on March 12th from another province.  An Algoma Steel employee has been in quarantine since March 19th with COVID-19 symptoms. Algoma Public Health confirms there is one positive COVID-19 case but […]
  
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• Paramedics’ personal protective supplies plea ‘cautionary’ measure

  26-03-2020 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
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• OPP Investigate Snowmobile Collision

  26-03-2020 20:10
  
  (LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On March 25, 2020, shortly before 7:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment as well as the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigation Unit (TCI) responded to a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision on Bear Lake in Lehman Township north of Sables-Spanish River Township. The driver, a 62 […]
  
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• City identifying business challenges, looking for solutions, during COVID-19

  26-03-2020 19:28 via saultstar.com
  
  More than 165 businesses dialed in to a web/teleconference call designed to help support small and medium size businesses during the COVID-19 era.Read More
  
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• Ontario Hospital Mask Shortage

  26-03-2020 19:24
  
  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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• Federal science lab in Sault Ste. Marie makes hand sanitizer for local health authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic - SaultOnline.com

  26-03-2020 18:34
  
  Federal science lab in Sault Ste. Marie makes hand sanitizer for local health authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Federal science lab in Sault Ste. Marie makes hand sanitizer for local health authorities amid COVID-19 pandemic

  26-03-2020 18:34
  
  A federal forestry lab in the community for over 75 years, GLFC saw a need and opportunity to help out during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with the current situation involving the spread of Covid-19 in the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, staff from the Natural Resources Canada’s Great Lakes Forestry Centre (GLFC) have decided to […]
  
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• Sault Police Remind Business Owners On Safety During Closures From COVID-19

  26-03-2020 18:11
  
  The closure of non-essential businesses in Ontario to address the spread of COVID-19 may cause business owners to worry about the safety of their business and property. The Sault Ste. Marie City Police have put together a list of tips for business owners that may help prevent crime to their business and property. They suggest […]
  
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• Sault Police Remind Business Owners During Closures From COVID-19

  26-03-2020 18:11
  
  The closure of non-essential businesses in Ontario to address the spread of COVID-19 may cause business owners to worry about the safety of their business and property. The Sault Ste. Marie City Police have put together a list of tips for business owners that may help prevent crime to their business and property. They suggest […]
  
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• Sault Police Offer Business Owners Tips on Crime Prevention During Closures From COVID-19

  26-03-2020 18:11
  
  The closure of non-essential businesses in Ontario to address the spread of COVID-19 may cause business owners to worry about the safety of their business and property. The Sault Ste. Marie City Police have put together a list of tips for business owners that may help prevent crime to their business and property. They suggest […]
  
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• Business – New financial measure will allow insurance premium payment deferrals for six months

  26-03-2020 18:05
  
  The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred for six months for all businesses in the province. “During this unprecedented period of uncertainty […]
  
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• Ontario allows alcohol delivery, takeout with food orders in light of COVID-19

  26-03-2020 17:56
  
  TORONTO — Restaurants and bars in Ontario will temporarily be allowed to sell alcohol with food takeout and delivery orders as part of new measures meant to help businesses and residents weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the new rule applies to bars and restaurants that already have a liquor […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Stimulus agreement - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 17:45
  Weatherford cartoon: Stimulus agreement  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Musical Comedy Guild, Addams Family – Postponed

  26-03-2020 17:30
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the Musical Comedy Guild of Sault Ste. Marie has made the difficult decision to suspend our current production of The Addams Family. Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and respecting the advice of public officials to “stay home”, we felt this was the most responsible course of […]
  
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• DeWitt column: Following men afield - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 16:44
  DeWitt column: Following men afield  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Birmingham’s renaissance on display - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 16:44
  Birmingham’s renaissance on display  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Catholics called to help charity

  26-03-2020 16:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Catholics in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District are being encouraged to support a charity that helps people in developing countries.Read More
  
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• Chippewa County now collecting specimens - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 16:39
  Chippewa County now collecting specimens  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 'Imaginary clock': Governors reject Trump's virus timeline - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 16:07
  'Imaginary clock': Governors reject Trump's virus timeline - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Proulx's puppet deals with pandemic

  26-03-2020 16:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Adam Proulx is making something out of nothing to entertain youngsters, and adults, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• Special Report – Morning Edition

  26-03-2020 15:23
  
  Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis.
  
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• Roque earns All-America honors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 14:26
  Roque earns All-America honors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Humitz signs with Grand Rapids Griffins - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 14:26
  Humitz signs with Grand Rapids Griffins  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Brimleys Gross leads EUP boys basketball scorers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 14:26
  Brimleys Gross leads EUP boys basketball scorers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Fish fry is still on

  26-03-2020 13:41 via saultstar.com
  
  A modified fish fry continues at Moose Family Centre on Friday.Read More
  
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• White River mine production jumps

  26-03-2020 13:11 via saultstar.com
  
  A White River gold mine ended 2019 with its strongest ever quarter.Read More
  
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• Harvey survived serious logging incident

  26-03-2020 12:49 via saultstar.com
  
  David Harvey was given little chance of survival after being struck by a tree while logging north of Sault Ste. Marie.Read More
  
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• Voluntary compliance urged with stay-at-home order - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 12:30
  Voluntary compliance urged with stay-at-home order  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Local distillers assess whether to make sanitizer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 12:30
  Local distillers assess whether to make sanitizer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario municipalities worry about going in the red as COVID-19 drains coffers

  26-03-2020 11:00
  
  A group representing Ontario’s municipalities is asking the province to commit enough cash to keep cities from going into debt amid concerns that COVID-19 will throw them into a fiscal hole so deep they can’t climb out. Brian Rosborough, executive director of the Association of Municipalities Ontario, said the group has asked the province to give […]
  
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• My Take: The problem with lies - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 08:50
  My Take: The problem with lies  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Remain aware of climate change - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 08:50
  Letter: Remain aware of climate change - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Pat J. Basile notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 07:11
  Pat J. Basile notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe Township 3/17/2020 meeting minutes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 07:11
  Monroe Township 3/17/2020 meeting minutes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ionia County reports first positive COVID-19 patient - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 07:11
  Ionia County reports first positive COVID-19 patient  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City of Monroe 4/20/2020 public hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 07:11
  City of Monroe 4/20/2020 public hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• How to correctly brush your teeth - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  26-03-2020 04:41
  How to correctly brush your teeth  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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