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• Engadines Vaughn sets EUP girls basketball scoring pace - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 23:53
  Engadines Vaughn sets EUP girls basketball scoring pace  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Detroits TCF Center designated as alternate care facility - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 23:50
  Detroits TCF Center designated as alternate care facility  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Millroy: Who is Going to Live and Who is Going to Die?

  30-03-2020 22:47
  
  Pretty well everything you read or hear about the coronavirus, labelled COVID-19, is scary but I think the scariest is the suggestion that eventually decisions may have to be made as to who is going to live and who is going to die. That is what Italy is going through and an idea that is […]
  
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• Everything you read or hear about the coronavirus, labelled COVID-19, is scary

  30-03-2020 22:47
  
  Pretty well everything you read or hear about the coronavirus, labelled COVID-19, is scary but I think the scariest is the suggestion that eventually decisions may have to be made as to who is going to live and who is going to die. That is what Italy is going through and an idea that is […]
  
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• Sault College Athletics Partners with Crimson Ridge Golf Course

  30-03-2020 22:37
  
  Starting this spring, Crimson Ridge Golf course will be home to the newly re-started Sault College Golf program. Recently named co-head coaches Kyle Thibeault and Mike McMillian were instrumental in making a partnership between Sault College Athletics and Crimson Ridge Golf course a reality. The agreement will see the Sault College men’s Golf program call […]
  
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• A message from Sault Police Chief Hugh Stevenson on the COVID-19 pandemic

  30-03-2020 22:32
  
  Chief Hugh Stevenson from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service takes a few minutes to explain their role during these unprecedented times with COVID-19 pandemic affecting our Community. Watch the video to learn more.
  
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• Illegal hunts result in lifetime hunting-licence suspensions and almost $60,000 in fines

  30-03-2020 22:22
  
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind the public that non-resident hunters must use the services of a licenced outfitter while hunting bears in Ontario. In May 2018, conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, with assistance from the Canada Border Services Agency and Special Agents with the U.S. […]
  
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• A quarter of small businesses cannot pay their April rent/mortgage

  30-03-2020 22:16
  
  CFIB urges governments to help hardest hit with property tax relief and emergency money to cover fixed costs Toronto, March 30, 2020 – New survey results taken over the weekend show that a quarter of small businesses are not able to pay April’s commercial lease or mortgage payments as a result of COVID-19 disruptions, says […]
  
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• Food supplies stolen during break and enter at Heyden Eagles

  30-03-2020 22:07
  
  Sometime between March 25th around 4:30 p.m. and March 26th around 11:30 a.m., thieves broke into a supply building at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Heyden. The location has been temporarily closed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic but board members have been checking on the building on a regular basis. Stolen during the […]
  
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• State of emergency ‘precautionary measure’ — Official

  30-03-2020 22:05 via saultstar.com
  
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• BULLER, Steven “Kelly”

  30-03-2020 21:56
  
  ~April 2, 1961 to March 29, 2020~ Peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020, with his “Village” of people by his side. My dear husband, Daddy-O, respected colleague, beloved cousin and Uncle and more importantly, Fierce Friend, finished his battle and ended his long journey. Kelly leaves behind his wife Lynn, his “daughter” Tori, his cherished […]
  
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• Police Chief will crack down on gatherings over five

  30-03-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie’s police chief has issued a statement to area residents.Read More
  
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• Canada’s spy service moves quietly ahead with data-crunching plans: documents

  30-03-2020 21:19
  
  OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Canada’s spy agency is moving ahead with plans to collect and use databases containing personal information about Canadians. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says the initiative — made possible by sweeping security legislation passed last year — will enable the agency to crunch Canadian information and detect previously unseen patterns. […]
  
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• More COVID-19 cases expected to surface as area residents return home

  30-03-2020 21:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health’s associate medical officer of health says the region should expect to see more positive cases of COVID-19 as travellers return home.Read More
  
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• SILVANO, Ermelinda

  30-03-2020 21:10
  
  Born June 20, 1950, Aiello Calabro, Italy. It is with great sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ermelinda Silvano, with her two loving daughters by her side on Thursday March 26, 2020 in her 70th year at ARCH. Beloved wife of the late Frank Silvano. Loving mother of Maria, Lucy and […]
  
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• Seniors urged to stay at home

  30-03-2020 21:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Coronavirus can severely impact seniors and those with compromised immune systems, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health said.Read More
  
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• New way of buying local blossoms

  30-03-2020 20:20 via saultstar.com
  
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• Major residential landlords signal flexibility for tenants in need during outbreak

  30-03-2020 20:19
  
  TORONTO — Some of Canada’s biggest landlords say they’re committed to working with tenants who have lost their job because of the coronavirus pandemic. The signals come as efforts to contain the outbreak have led to huge business disruptions and surging unemployment levels that have made many Canadians worried about how they will pay next month’s rent. The […]
  
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• TWEEDLE, Eila Marita

  30-03-2020 19:50
  
  Peacefully at Mauno Kaihla Koti on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Sam and dear mother of the late John and the late Carolyn. Sister of the late Vappu ‘Kay’ and Dr. Robert D. Knox of Belleville, Ontario and the late Vilho ‘Bill’ and Eila Pietila of […]
  
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• Canadian military ready to mobilize 24,000 troops for COVID-19: defence minister

  30-03-2020 19:49
  
  OTTAWA — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says 24,000 Canadian troops are ready to jump into action to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government says it has not received any formal requests for assistance from provinces or municipalities. But Sajjan says the government is ready to mobilize around a quarter of the force […]
  
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• Michigan National Guard assisting food banks - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:31
  Michigan National Guard assisting food banks  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Baskets of Hope – New North Greenhouses

  30-03-2020 19:28
  
  New North Greenhouses is eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring! Although the global presence of COVID-19 has resulted in the cancellation of numerous events and an increased demand for social distancing, New North Greenhouses wants to remind the public that spring is not cancelled and that there is HOPE! Feeling hopeful, New North Greenhouses is […]
  
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• Ontario court rules against CIBC in overtime class-action lawsuit

  30-03-2020 19:22
  
  TORONTO — An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled against the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in an overtime class-action lawsuit filed more than a decade ago. Judge Edward Belobaba found the bank liable for breaching its overtime obligations to a class of about 31,000 current and former tellers, personal bankers and other front-line workers […]
  
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• Tom Treece: Taking advantage of self-quarantine - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  Tom Treece: Taking advantage of self-quarantine  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• State of Michigan halts hiring, discretionary spending - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  State of Michigan halts hiring, discretionary spending  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Politicians are taking advantage of this crisis - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  Politicians are taking advantage of this crisis  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mark Farris: Capitalism is a failure - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  Mark Farris: Capitalism is a failure  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Living Sustainably: Careottawacounty.com highlights hope, positivity - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  Living Sustainably: Careottawacounty.com highlights hope, positivity  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• God Works announces changes in community dinners - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 19:00
  God Works announces changes in community dinners  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• WIERZBICKI, Dianna (Nee Trudeau)

  30-03-2020 18:47
  
  It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother on March 25, 2020. She has gone to be with her husband Tom. Beloved mother of Tom Jr., Eilein (Mark) and Josh (Jeannie). Nana to Jasmine (Roy), Dylon, Dalton, Sky-Lynn, Desiree, Sabrynna (Cory), Iryssa (Nick), Jesse, Jadyn and Jalyn. Great Nana to Nicholas Jr, […]
  
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• KELLY, Christine Anne Marie

  30-03-2020 18:47
  
  ~July 18, 1962 – March 29, 2020~ Peacefully surrounded by family at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in her 58th year. Beloved daughter of the late Edward “Ted” and the late Rosemary Kelly. Dear sister and best friend of the late Joey Kelly, Maureen Guzzo (Bill) and Brenda Kelly (Ron […]
  
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• BERNARDO, Francesco ‘Frank’

  30-03-2020 18:22
  
  ~April 3rd, 1943 – March 28th, 2020~ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Bernardo, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, days shy of his 77th birthday. Beloved husband and soulmate of the late Franca Bernardo. Loving and devoted Father of Anthony and the late Robert. Treasured Nonno of Evangeline. Francesco […]
  
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• Trudeau says he’s ‘proud’ Canadians stepping up to challenge of COVID-19

  30-03-2020 18:21
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking a measure of satisfaction from early indications that Canada’s COVID-19 caseload is not on the same trajectory as that in the United States. While the impact of Canada’s latest efforts to curb the spread won’t be clear for another week or two, Trudeau says he’s proud that Canadians appear to […]
  
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• Ontario reports 351 new COVID-19 cases, officials say test backlog is clearing

  30-03-2020 17:57
  
  TORONTO — Ontario reported 351 new COVID-19 cases Monday, the largest single-day increase by far, which health officials attribute at least in part to clearing a backlog of pending test results. Several days ago there were nearly 11,000 people waiting for their results, but that number started to come down as the province added more […]
  
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• PUC Actively Advises Against Flushing Sanitary Wipes Down Your Toilet

  30-03-2020 17:54
  
  During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a notable increase in the purchase of sanitary wipes, paper towel and disinfecting products. PUC is urging customers to dispose of sanitary wipes, paper towels or any other products in the garbage and not to dispose of these items in your toilets. Flushing this material causes damage to […]
  
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• Large business, non-profits, charities all eligible for wage subsidy, Trudeau says

  30-03-2020 17:37
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says large and small businesses, non-profits and charities will all be eligible for a 75-per-cent subsidy on wages meant to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers will have to show that their revenues have fallen by at least 30 per cent. The wages the subsidy covers will […]
  
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• Unplanned Power Outage in the West End

  30-03-2020 17:29
  
  PUC is advising of an unplanned power outage in the west end of the city affecting 1,145 customers. Line crews are currently investigating the cause of the outage which is affecting customers in the following areas: Third Line north to city limit and east of Maki Road Maki Road north to Lakeshore Drive South of […]
  
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• Special Report – Morning Edition March 30th

  30-03-2020 16:45
  
  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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• Celebrating the Recipients of the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

  30-03-2020 16:32
  
  Amid the evolving nature of our current times, one thing remains constant: Sault College’s strong commitment to the success of its students. Although in a different way, we are honoured to recognize and celebrate the recipients of the College’s Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (SBA) for their outstanding academic accomplishments. “On behalf of Sault College, I […]
  
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• Gas Prices Set To Go Up

  30-03-2020 16:27
  
  It appears the prices at the pumps have bottomed out and will now start to head back up. That according to Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy,  who told media that  increases are expected over the next two weeks.  ““The federal carbon tax, surprisingly, is going to be increased about 50 per cent, […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite down in early trading to start week, loonie down against US$

  30-03-2020 15:45
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down in early trading to start the trading week as the price of oil moved lower, while U.S. stock markets were up. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 56.86 points at 12,630.88. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 161.35 points at 21,798.13. The S&P […]
  
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• Offer made to Centerra Gold for its stake in Ontario gold project

  30-03-2020 14:07
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Premier Gold Mines Ltd. says an offer has been made to acquire Centerra Gold Inc.’s 50 per cent stake in the Greenstone Gold Mines Partnership in a deal it says it worth US$205 million. The partnership’s principal asset is the Hardrock Mine project near Geraldton, Ont. Premier, which holds the other […]
  
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• MARTIN, Barbara Jean

  30-03-2020 14:02
  
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 with family at her side at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Douglas. Beloved mother of David Martin, Leslie Marsh (Chris) and Laurie Martin (Ron). Cherished Nanny of Ryan Marsh (Jen) and Tim Marsh (Melissa). Proud Nanny of Gabriel, Aidan, Katherine […]
  
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• Statement from Mayor Provenzano

  30-03-2020 13:36
  
  Mayor Christian Provenzano offers the following statement on the recent positive test results for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Algoma district: Algoma Public Health (APH) has now confirmed a fourth positive test result for COVID-19 in the Algoma district. There are a number of things that all of us should be mindful of and […]
  
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• State of Michigan launches volunteer registry - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 12:17
  State of Michigan launches volunteer registry  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ray Kisonas: No church, no ushering, no authority - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 12:17
  Ray Kisonas: No church, no ushering, no authority  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Coronavirus forcing changes for weddings, funerals - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 12:17
  Coronavirus forcing changes for weddings, funerals  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SMCCs Windham makes name known in Cubs camp - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 11:47
  SMCCs Windham makes name known in Cubs camp  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SHU grad Stancato signs with Detroit City FC - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 11:47
  SHU grad Stancato signs with Detroit City FC  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Scattered power outages reported across Monroe County - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-03-2020 11:47
  Scattered power outages reported across Monroe County  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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