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• A Note to Readers

  27-03-2020 23:40 via saultstar.com
  
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• Kidney Clothes wants you to hold on to your valuable donation

  27-03-2020 23:17
  
  Ontario – Like the rest of the world, Kidney Clothes is dealing with an unprecedented situation related to Covid-19 and its impact on our community. In order to protect the health and safety of its valued donors, staff, partners and communities as a result of the Covid-19 virus and in accordance with government mandates, Kidney […]
  
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• Wawa doctor disses mine’s continued operation

  27-03-2020 23:10 via saultstar.com
  
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• Watershed Condition Status – Flood Outlook

  27-03-2020 23:09
  
  Issued March 27, 2020 @ 3:00 pm The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. The weather forecast for the next few days indicates a continuing warming trend. Rainfall amounts will likely be in the range of 40-45mm for two days total […]
  
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• Equifax Canada committed to helping Canadians impacted by COVID-19

  27-03-2020 22:36
  
  Equifax is continuing to closely monitor the rapidly evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and its significant financial impact on consumers and businesses around the globe.  All businesses — particularly small and medium-sized businesses — are experiencing unprecedented disruption to supply and demand. As a result, the Canadian and global economies face significant economic contraction and a […]
  
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• NACCARATO, Elena Angela

  27-03-2020 22:04
  
  Peacefully at ARCH Hospice after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer, surrounded by family on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the age of 72. Devoted wife of Frank for 52 years. Loving mother of Joe (Carla Giddings) and Tania Onishenko (Brian). Cherished Nonna of Thérèse, Gemma, Dominic and Aidan Naccarato, and Elena and James […]
  
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• InThisTogetherSSM: Giovanni’s, Fratelli’s and Burger Don

  27-03-2020 21:47
  
  In our continuing series #InThisTogether, we focus on local businesses that are coping with the current COVID-19 pandemic and the creative ways they are continuing to provide essential products and services to our Community. In this installment we chat with Sergio Cavaliere, owner of Giovanni’s, Fratelli’s and Burger Don, and Tony Cavaliere, manager of Fratelli’s […]
  
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• Web conferencing platforms at risk of being lure for phishing emails: consultant

  27-03-2020 21:01
  
  TORONTO — With the use of web-based video conferences proliferating during the COVID-19 crisis, cyber security experts warn they pose a threat as well as an opportunity in the age of telework. “In the past, we have seen certain teleconferencing applications or service providers being targeted because … they require you to download a piece […]
  
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• Frontline workers are heroes, hoarders will lose in end

  27-03-2020 21:01 via saultstar.com
  
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• Nursing students continue hospital placements

  27-03-2020 20:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College nursing students are getting a learning experience not available to all of their peers in the province.Read More
  
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• WALLS, Larry Alexander

  27-03-2020 20:37
  
  Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday March 27, 2020 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Joan Walls for 43 years. Loving father of John (Susette), Alan (Wendy), Jamie (Karrie), Lesli-Ann. Proud grandpa of Rickilee (Scott), Alannah (Mitch), Kevin (Cheryl), Brad (Maggie), Cierra (Dan), Madison (Stone) and Tye. Predeceased by […]
  
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• MUTO, Armando

  27-03-2020 20:07
  
  Peacefully with his devoted children by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Ida. Respected and much-loved father of Lina Iuliano (late Joe), Brenda Magli (Antonio), Eva Bruni (Frank), Pasquale Muto (Janine) and Nancy Palombaro (Robert). His […]
  
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• Ontario Emergency Alert

  27-03-2020 19:47
  
  At 2PM, Ontario issued an emergency alert sent to mobile phones, radios, and TVs.  The alert asked returning and recent travellers to follow the federal government’s Quarantine Act to stay in their homes and self-quarantine for 14 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19.  The federal government penalties for ignoring the Quarantine Act are […]
  
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• Harvest Algoma hustles to distribute major donation

  27-03-2020 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Harvest Algoma is scrambling to distribute a major donation from a Canadian food distributor to Sault Ste. Marie agencies before the fresh produce spoils.Read More
  
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• #InThisTogetherSSM : North 82

  27-03-2020 19:38
  
  In our continuing series #InThisTogether , we focus on local businesses that are coping with the virus crisis. In this installment we chat with North 82 on how they are changing their business while adapting their service for their customers.
  
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• In This Together : North 82

  27-03-2020 19:38
  
  In our continuing series #InThisTogether , we focus on local businesses that are coping with the virus crisis. In this installment we chat with North 82 on how they are changing their business while adapting their service for their customers.
  
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• FLOOD, Robert Lawrence

  27-03-2020 19:34
  
  ~October 24, 1933 – March 21, 2020~ Lovingly remembered by his children Tom (Denise) Flood, Rosanne (Michael) Campbell, Yolanda Taylor (Curtis Durham), daughter-in-law Christa (David) Flood, their mother Betty Osborne, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and dear friend Helen Mossey. Also survived by his brother Charlie (Lynne) Flood and his sister Ruth Grexton (Ken). Predeceased […]
  
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• COVID-19 closures: It’s as if Ottawa has fallen off the electricity grid

  27-03-2020 19:34
  
  TORONTO — It’s as if the COVID-19 epidemic had tripped a circuit breaker, shutting off all power to a city the size of Ottawa. Virus-induced restrictions that have shut down large swaths of normal commercial life across Canada has led to a noticeable drop in demand for power in Ontario, insiders said on Friday. Terry […]
  
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• We can learn alot from 'social distancing'

  27-03-2020 19:33 via saultstar.com
  
  I’m predicting that Lake Superior State University will have several of this month’s buzz words on their banished words list at year end, including ‘unprecedented’ ‘social distancing’ and ‘self-isolation.’ Read More
  
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• Winning At Home: Kindness in quarantine - Entertainment & Life - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 18:36
  Winning At Home: Kindness in quarantine - Entertainment & Life  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Milan police chief: Were making it work - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 18:36
  Milan police chief: Were making it work  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Calley holds tele-town hall with constituents - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 18:36
  Calley holds tele-town hall with constituents  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• At-home mandate changes face of daycare - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 18:36
  At-home mandate changes face of daycare  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Financial aid requests won’t be hindered by Service Canada closures: Trudeau

  27-03-2020 18:35
  
  OTTAWA — Service Canada employees can and should be working from home, despite the growing demand generated by financial-aid applications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. The federal government has announced the closure of 317 physical Service Canada centres to limit the spread of COVID-19. “As part of the initiative of encouraging people to stay home and […]
  
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• New chancellor sought for Algoma University

  27-03-2020 18:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University is searching for a new symobolic head of the post-secondary institution.Read More
  
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• United Way’s Harvest Algoma Receives Huge Food Donation

  27-03-2020 18:24
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has affected thousands of people across Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District is no different. Panic buying has forced stores to change how food is purchased, causing scarcity of all sorts of essential items. Its challenging times like these that make issues surrounding poverty, especially food insecurity, glaringly obvious. There […]
  
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• Tourism Industry welcomes Federal government support

  27-03-2020 18:01
  
  Beth Potter, CEO and President of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has responded to the announcements of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Beth Potter responded: “The measures announced by the Prime Minister this afternoon are in line with what TIAO has been campaigning for since the COVID-19 crisis escalated. A significant rise in the […]
  
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• GLFC makes sanitizer for local health care community

  27-03-2020 17:58 via saultstar.com
  
  It’s great having scientists in your own backyard.Read More
  
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• SMITH, Raymond Sewell

  27-03-2020 17:55
  
  Raymond Sewell Smith in his 93rd year at the F.J. Davey Home. Loved father of Connie (Bob) Frost and Tom (Lori) Smith. Grandsons Michael and Darren (Carla) Frost and Spencer (Claire) Smith and great grand daughters Mackenzie and Sarah Frost. Forever loved by Bertha Smith. Private Celebration of Life to be held at a later […]
  
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• Trudeau seeking U.S. decision on troops at border; calls possibility a mistake

  27-03-2020 16:54
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it would be a mistake for the United States to position troops near the Canadian border. Trudeau says today he’s told that to the Trump administration, and that he’s still seeking clarity on American plans. The prime minister says when he knows more, he’ll share the information with Canadians. In remarks at the […]
  
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• Spring, summer terms continue at university

  27-03-2020 16:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University will offer spring and summer term courses – just a little later than usual and delivered in non-traditional formats.Read More
  
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• Algoma U continues with spring, summer terms

  27-03-2020 16:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University will offer spring and summer term courses – just a little later than usual and delivered in non-traditional formats.Read More
  
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• First freighter kicked off Soo Locks opening - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 16:13
  First freighter kicked off Soo Locks opening  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Algoma U considers convocation decision

  27-03-2020 16:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University will decide by early April whether or not to hold its spring convocation.Read More
  
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• Movie review: ‘Crip Camp’ spotlights disability rights - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 15:55
  Movie review: ‘Crip Camp’ spotlights disability rights  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Special Report – Morning March 27

  27-03-2020 15:48
  
  Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn on weekdays at 8AM and 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis.
  
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• 211 can help during pandemic

  27-03-2020 15:41 via saultstar.com
  
  A long-running helpline can assist Sault Ste. Marie residents with some COVID-19 concerns.Read More
  
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• Man faces assault charge

  27-03-2020 15:30 via saultstar.com
  
  A security guard was struck in the head after telling a man to leave a Great Northern Road business in late February.Read More
  
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• Booze taken from business – three times

  27-03-2020 15:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Alcohol was taken during three break-ins at a Dennis Street business on Thursday.Read More
  
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• Two Charged In Break and Enter

  27-03-2020 15:07
  
  On March 27, 2020 officers with Patrol Services and Investigation Services arrested 23-year-old Isaiah Lewis and 22-year-old Brent Boissoneau-Stone for break and enter. On March 26, 2020 officers responded to three break and enters to a business in the 0-100 block of Dennis Street. Each time a variety of alcoholic beverages were reported stolen. Later […]
  
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• Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to COVID-19, PBO says

  27-03-2020 14:17
  OTTAWA — Parliament’s budget watchdog is projecting that the federal deficit for the coming fiscal year could be $112.7 billion, a jump of $89.5 billion from previous forecasts as government spending climbs to combat the economic fallout from COVID-19. The report made public this morning also warns that the deficit for the current fiscal year, […]
  
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• CHIARELLO, Francesco

  27-03-2020 14:13
  
  With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Francesco Chiarello at the F.J. Davey Home on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Ida Chiarello (nee Medaglia) for 62 years. Dear father of Gus (Roberta), Antonia Uschenko, Michael (Colette), Franca Vetor (Shain) and Dani.  Adored Nonno of Jamie, Jessica, Mathieu, Daniel & […]
  
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• Casinos push back reopening

  27-03-2020 14:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Kewadin Casinos is extending the temporary closures of its five sites.Read More
  
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• Roque named USCHO Player of the Year - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 14:07
  Roque named USCHO Player of the Year  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Journey Lottery Draw Date Postponement Due to COVID-19

  27-03-2020 14:01
  
  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Journey Lottery draw that was scheduled for Saturday April 11th at noon has been postponed to a later date. When the COVID-19 restrictions have ended we will advise as to the new draw date and the additional opportunities to purchase tickets prior to the draw.  If you have already […]
  
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• Cathedral delays draw

  27-03-2020 13:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Precious Blood Cathedral is delaying its Journey draw because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• Hamilton McDonald’s employee charged after faking COVID-19, forcing restaurant to close

  27-03-2020 13:20
  
  Hamilton police say they’ve charged a teenage fast-food employee after she allegedly faked a doctor’s note saying she had COVID-19. Police say the 18-year-old woman worked at a McDonald’s, which was immediately forced to close on Monday and send all its employees home to self-isolate. Investigators say the restaurant was closed for several days and sanitized by a professional cleaning […]
  
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• Davis reflects on successful season for Michigan basketball - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 10:57
  Davis reflects on successful season for Michigan basketball  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• US cases now most in world, US capital sees more infections

  27-03-2020 08:19
  
  TORONTO — The United States’ caseload of coronavirus infections surged to the most in the world and its capital reported more infections, as Italy shut most of its industry and masses of Indian day labourers received food rations after a lockdown put them out of work. Increases in the number of cases have been expected […]
  
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• LaSalle Township 3/16/2020 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  27-03-2020 08:06
  LaSalle Township 3/16/2020 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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