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• Canadians near-unanimous in expectations of economic woe as pandemic enters second month

  06-04-2020 23:54
  
  Angus Reid Institute – As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic worsen on both health and economic fronts across Canada, people in this country are under few illusions. Along with the health of many neighbours and friends, most expect that their financial situations will also deteriorate further before they improve. These are among the sentiments […]
  
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• Publisher says news media need cash ‘now’ to survive drop in advertising revenue

  06-04-2020 23:35
  
  TORONTO — The federal government needs to move quickly to support the Canadian news industry amid the economic downturn brought about by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry spokesperson said Monday. Bob Cox, who is publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press as well as chairman of the News Media Canada industry association, says the situation […]
  
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• OPP Recovers Stolen Vehicle and Property in Aweres

  06-04-2020 23:04
  
  (AWERES TOWNSHIP, ON) – On April 5, 2020 at approximately 4:50 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a suspicious parked vehicle in Aweres Township, Ontario. Officers attended the scene and located what was later discovered to be a stolen vehicle. During the examination of the vehicle, […]
  
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• Federal guidance on COVID-19 and masks

  06-04-2020 22:40
  
  OTTAWA — Here is the federal government’s latest guidance on COVID-19 and masks: — Wearing a non-medical mask — such as a homemade, cotton covering — is an additional measure you can take to protect others around you. — It is another way to cover your mouth and nose to prevent your respiratory droplets from contaminating others or […]
  
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• New website aids area residents to navigate essential services

  06-04-2020 22:32 via saultstar.com
  
  Not quite sure what is open and what is not in Sault Ste. Marie as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Read More
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie couple finally back home after cruise plagued by coronavirus - CBC.ca

  06-04-2020 21:26
  
  Sault Ste. Marie couple finally back home after cruise plagued by coronavirus  CBC.ca
  
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• Algoma COVID-19 & SAH Preparedness

  06-04-2020 21:08
  
  Watch the full Chris Oldcorn Show at 7pm on ONNtv.  We talk about COVID-19, Sault Area Hospital, roll-out of the CERB (Canadian Emergency Response Benefit), and the online learning for Ontario students.
  
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• Daniel Levy says ‘Schitt’s Creek’ finale is ‘a love letter to the fans’

  06-04-2020 20:57
  
  TORONTO — With his smash Canadian comedy series “Schitt’s Creek” wrapping up for good on Tuesday, it’s naturally a bittersweet time for co-creator and star Daniel Levy. The Toronto-raised actor-writer-producer-showrunner was the one who decided to end the beloved sitcom after this sixth season, having known for a long time how it would end, so he’s happy […]
  
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• McDougall thanks frontline workers

  06-04-2020 20:35 via saultstar.com
  
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• McDougall says thanks

  06-04-2020 20:35 via saultstar.com
  
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• Algoma Partners Launch Coronavirus Resources Hub and Online Map

  06-04-2020 20:32
  
  In partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre and Algoma Public Health launched an online hub featuring local COVID-19 resources and a map displaying a summary of services for facilities in the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma region. Supported by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre’s Acorn Information […]
  
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• Cities grapple over whether to give more room to pedestrians to spread out

  06-04-2020 20:27
  
  OTTAWA — Battles are brewing in some cities over use of increasingly limited public space, as local governments struggle with whether to give more room for pedestrians to spread out. Canada’s national public-health authority considers taking a walk outside a low risk activity for healthy people, as long as they keep a two-metre distance from one another. […]
  
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• Ontario Providing Relief for Remote Northern Property Taxpayers During COVID-19

  06-04-2020 20:20
  
  TORONTO — During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for people and businesses in parts of Northern Ontario located outside of municipal boundaries. This tax deferral builds on the $10 billion in cash flow supports made available to people and businesses as part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Pelosi’s wish - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 19:06
  Weatherford cartoon: Pelosi’s wish  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• First COVID-19 case surfaces in northwestern Ontario Indigenous community

  06-04-2020 18:46
  
  EABAMETOONG FIRST NATION, Ont. — A northern Ontario health authority serving remote Indigenous communities says COVID-19 has surfaced in its territory for the first time. The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority says the patient lives on the Eabametoong First Nation, about 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. It did not immediately provide details about the person’s age […]
  
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• Winter parking prohibition continues as street sweeping program begins

  06-04-2020 18:43
  
  Public Works and Engineering Services would like to inform residents that the street sweeping program has begun. Crews are working seven days a week removing sand from streets and sidewalks. Under By-law 77-200-5(14), parking of vehicles on city streets is not permitted from November 1 to April 30 between midnight and 6 a.m. Parking infractions […]
  
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• Bay Mills curfew expiring this coming Friday - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 18:41
  Bay Mills curfew expiring this coming Friday - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• DUPUIS, Jean Paul (Johnnie)

  06-04-2020 18:38
  
  Peacefully passed away at Extendicare Maple View with his family by his side on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte. Loving father of Terry (Johanna), Paula (Pat) and Cory. Proud grandfather of Amanda Marie Dupuis. Son of the late Gerald and Louisa Dupuis. Brother of Jean […]
  
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• Michigans gas prices lowest in 4 years - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 18:35
  Michigans gas prices lowest in 4 years  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Lenawee County's jobless rate at 3.4% in February - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 18:35
  Lenawee County's jobless rate at 3.4% in February - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Hot Docs to screen some films through CBC after festival postponed

  06-04-2020 18:31
  
  TORONTO — Some films from this year’s postponed Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto will make their debut for free through the CBC. The public broadcaster and Hot Docs have partnered for a multiplatform, festival-at-home experience across Canada. The initiative will see a sample of 2020 festival titles premiere on CBC, CBC Gem and documentary […]
  
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• Landgren cartoon: PPE pollution - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 18:27
  Landgren cartoon: PPE pollution  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chambers of Commerce and Government Team Up to Launch Canadian Business Resilience Network amidst COVID-19

  06-04-2020 18:23
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce network to launch the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) to help the business community prepare, persevere and, ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we’ve all learned, keeping up with information during this crisis has been daunting. […]
  
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• Canadian Press NewsAlert: Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says

  06-04-2020 18:19
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s top public-health doctor says wearing masks is a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness to others. That’s a change from previous advice. Dr. Theresa Tam says the change is due to increasing evidence that people with the virus can spread it without […]
  
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• Federal Offender Could Be In The Sault

  06-04-2020 18:15
  
  The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Paul QUESNEL is described as an Indigenous male, 29 years of age, 5’10” (178 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg), with brown hair and […]
  
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• Feeding Your Soul Cafe #InThisTogetherSSM

  06-04-2020 18:10
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: Sweet treats, gluten-free options and daily specials! Everything you want and more available at Feeding Your Soul Cafe through online and call-in ordering. Owner and operator, Mary Greenwood, was busy in her kitchen the day SaultOnline was there to interview her. Mary had the chance to share with us how customers can […]
  
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• Wanted man frequents Sault: OPP

  06-04-2020 18:07 via saultstar.com
  
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• Changes to emergency-relief program coming to expand eligibility, Trudeau says

  06-04-2020 17:37
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 240,000 people successfully applied for emergency relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the first few hours after the federal government opened the process this morning. Only people with birthdays in the first three months of the year can apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit today, with the process opening […]
  
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• DULCOS, Martha Marthe Marie

  06-04-2020 17:32
  
  Peacefully passed away at the F.J. Davey Home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Beloved spouse of late Laurier Duclos. Cherished mother of Johanne Fontaine (Louis), the late Francis Duclos, the late Philippe Duclos, Celine Carter (Eddy), and Liane Duclos. Sister of her late twin Marthe, Rose, Pauline and Lucien. Surviving sister and best friend of […]
  
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• OLIVER, Mark

  06-04-2020 17:24
  
  On April 4, 2020, at home surrounded by the love of his family, Mark peacefully took his final rest after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He kept his sense of humour and wit, with many laughs shared in his final days. Loving friend and companion to his wife Rose; his biggest advocate and […]
  
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• Special Report AM Edition – April 6th

  06-04-2020 16:57
  
  Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn on weekdays at 8AM and 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis.  Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Dani on Twitter and Instagram Follow Colette on Twitter and Instagram Stay tuned for more news from Sault Online and ONNtv
  
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• Applying for Emergency Response Benefits this week?

  06-04-2020 16:56
  
  MP Terry Sheehan is reminding everyone who is planning to apply for Emergency Response Benefits, that Monday, April 6, is the online launch date for application. However, for the system to work at peak efficiency, it will be necessary to decompress the application stream with reference to applicants’ birth dates. • If you were born […]
  
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• North American stock markets start trading week by surging higher

  06-04-2020 15:49
  
  TORONTO — North American stock markets started the week by surging higher in initial trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 433.96 points at 13,372.26. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 805.31 points at 21,857.84. The S&P 500 index was up 92.94 points at 2,581.59, while the Nasdaq composite was up […]
  
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• Sault College Offers Virtual Open House

  06-04-2020 15:21
  
  We may not be able to meet our prospective students in person at our annual open house, but we’ve found a way to show off our amazing campus through our new Virtual Open House! And as an added bonus, while visiting, guests can enter for a chance to win $2500 towards their tuition*! Draw takes […]
  
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• Thayer Lumber Offers Curb Side Pick Up and Delivery

  06-04-2020 15:10
  
  Thayer Lumber on Northland Road has been deemed an essential service and will remain opened for their regular hours.  The retail space will be closed to the public for the next while. Thayer Lumber will be providing curbside pick up service and can offer free delivery in town. In person, please wait outside of the […]
  
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• Help available to manage anxiety during pandemic - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 14:14
  Help available to manage anxiety during pandemic  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Application process for emergency benefits for workers begins this morning

  06-04-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Applications open today for the new federal emergency aid benefit for Canadians who lost their income because of COVID-19. The Canada Revenue Agency will open its application portals this morning to those born in the first three months of the year, with those born in other months able to apply later in the […]
  
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• Jim Moses: Did you have a patriot officer? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 07:55
  Jim Moses: Did you have a patriot officer?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• DTE appoints Ruud as chief financial officer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 07:55
  DTE appoints Ruud as chief financial officer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Protectors of the Water - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 06:23
  Protectors of the Water  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• What to know about colloidal silver - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-04-2020 05:56
  What to know about colloidal silver  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CROWE, Carl Albert

  06-04-2020 00:31
  
  Peacefully at home, with his wife by his side on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Penny. Loving father of Lori Crowe (Myron), Carl Jr. (Kelly), Jason (Karen), Becky Crowe (Chris) and step father of Julie McConnaghy (Steven). Proud Papa of Nadia, Julia, Cassandra, Aubree, Jaiden, Brody, Corey, Eric, […]
  
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• Sault Area Hospital Update and COVID-19 Mobilization Efforts

  06-04-2020 00:21
  
  Our team has been working tirelessly to develop a comprehensive plan for COVID-19 in our hospital – monitoring, researching and implementing best practices from hard-hit areas around the globe. “Our focus is on keeping our patients and health care workers safe while ensuring we have the capacity to meet increasing demands,” says Wendy Hansson, President […]
  
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