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• Canadian Business Resilience Network

  07-04-2020 23:50
  
  On Monday, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce 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. Led by the Canadian Chamber and supported by the Government of Canada, the […]
  
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• MITCHELL, Irene

  07-04-2020 23:38
  
  Peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the age of 76. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Mitchell and late James Campbell. Caring mother of Sheldon, Scott (Joanne) and Sheridan. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Kyla, Deniece, Georges, Nicky, Patrick, Lloyd and the late Erica and beloved great grandmother of five. She will also […]
  
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• Canada failed to learn from past pandemics: health-care associations

  07-04-2020 23:27
  
  OTTAWA — Health-care associations and unions say Canada has failed to learn vital lessons from past pandemics, and front-line workers are now paying the price. They gave their testimony to the House of Commons health committee Tuesday by teleconference. Dr. Sandy Buchman, president of the Canadian Medical Association, says Canada’s health system was caught flatfooted by […]
  
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• BlackBerry uncovers China-backed hacking campaign on Linux servers

  07-04-2020 22:14
  
  TORONTO — BlackBerry Ltd. says it has uncovered how China-backed hackers have been able to extract data from many of the world’s servers for a decade without being noticed. BlackBerry executive Eric Cornelius says the hackers have been skilful in disguising some of their software tools to appear like advertising software that poses a low-level security risk. Cornelius […]
  
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• Ties that bind; women sew to protect hospital staff

  07-04-2020 22:11 via saultstar.com
  
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• FAVOT, Jennie (Louise)

  07-04-2020 22:00
  
  It is with great sadness that we announce her peaceful passing at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Monday, April 6, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Jennie was in her 90th year. Now reunited in heaven with her love of 50 years, Phil. Jennie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her […]
  
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• Wiikwemkoong declares state of emergency

  07-04-2020 21:58 via saultstar.com
  
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• Toronto Zoo taking precautions with big cats after tiger in N.Y. gets COVID-19

  07-04-2020 21:58
  
  TORONTO — The news that a tiger tested positive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York dropped like a bomb at the Toronto Zoo. Staff traded messages after news broke Sunday night. By Monday morning, new precautions — including wearing masks, gloves and coveralls — had been put in place to protect the facility’s […]
  
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• Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 21:58
  Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Harvest Algoma preps for more produce

  07-04-2020 21:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Harvest Algoma is fine-tuning its response as large donations of produce continue to roll into the United Way agency.Read More
  
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• COVID-19 concerns pull plug on North Sear Gas concert

  07-04-2020 21:09 via saultstar.com
  
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• COVID-19 concerns pull plug on North Sea Gas concert

  07-04-2020 21:09 via saultstar.com
  
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• City services change with Easter weekend

  07-04-2020 20:56 via saultstar.com
  
  While a number of city services are already closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the remaining services will alter their hours for the Easter holiday weekend. Read More
  
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• Easter travel into U.S. not allowed

  07-04-2020 20:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie residents are reminded travel across the International Bridge is restricted to returning American residents and commercial trade.Read More
  
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• Saints’ Adams receives Gil Heard Courageous Athlete Award - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 20:24
  Saints’ Adams receives Gil Heard Courageous Athlete Award  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Southeast Michigan might see severe storms today - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 20:18
  Southeast Michigan might see severe storms today  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canada “aggessively ordering” medical supplies in highly competitive market

  07-04-2020 20:14
  
  OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada is working hard behind the scenes on the increasingly challenging logistics of getting critical COVID-19 medical equipment to Canada from foreign countries. She says the fight for surgical masks, gowns, hand-sanitizer and ventilators has become a virtual wild west among countries facing shortages. Anand says the market for personal protective […]
  
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• Special Report – PM Edition April 7th

  07-04-2020 20:11
  
  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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• Edington, Gross receive AP All-State honors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 20:08
  Edington, Gross receive AP All-State honors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Tired of watching TV? Read some books instead - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 19:53
  Tired of watching TV? Read some books instead  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Stay home, don't leave district, APH advises

  07-04-2020 19:52 via saultstar.com
  
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• Province Launches Online Portal to Match Available Health Care Workers with Employers

  07-04-2020 19:51
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking further action to stop the spread of COVID-19 by actively recruiting health care workers to increase the frontline capacity of hospitals, clinics, and assessment centres. Today, the province is launching a new online tool that will help match skilled frontline workers with employers. The new Health Workforce Matching […]
  
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• Trudeau says details coming soon on help for households to access credit

  07-04-2020 19:11
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is raising anew his government’s promise to help hard-hit Canadians more easily access credit. Speaking at his daily press briefing, Trudeau says moves by Canada’s big banks to reduce credit-card costs for those whose finances have been harmed by COVID-19 is a first step, but that they have to do […]
  
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• If You Don’t Like Seat Belts, Read This

  07-04-2020 18:57
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service recognizes April as Seat Belt Awareness Month. Traffic Sergeant Ray Magnan says “Wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce the chance of injury or death while travelling in a motor vehicle. Promoting seat belt safety and education is an important part of our commitment to […]
  
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• Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voting underway despite virus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 18:19
  Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voting underway despite virus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Body of Kathleen Kennedy Townsends daughter recovered - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 18:19
  Body of Kathleen Kennedy Townsends daughter recovered  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Construction Equipment Co. (Sault) Inc. #InThisTogetherSSM

  07-04-2020 18:08
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: Ontario hardware stores and many construction sites have now been deemed non-essential and asked to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Sault Ste. Marie many hardware stores in the area are offering curbside pick-up services or delivery, and online purchasing to assist all customer needs. Along with purchasing hardware supplies and […]
  
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• Toronto Star stops Sault distribution

  07-04-2020 17:46 via saultstar.com
  
  The Toronto Star has stopped distribution of its newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie.Read More
  
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• CFL postpones start of regular season due to COVID-19 pandemic

  07-04-2020 17:41
  
  TORONTO — The CFL is postponing the start of its 2020 season until the beginning of July due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced the postponement in a release Tuesday, noting that some CFL cities have indicated they won’t allow sporting events through the end of June. Ambrosie said the league will try to play […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition April 7th

  07-04-2020 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.  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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• Free Offers for First Responders, Health Care Workers and Transportation Drivers at McDougall Energy Retail Sites

  07-04-2020 15:42
  
  McDougall Energy would like to show its appreciation for frontline Health Care Workers, First Responders, and Transportation Drivers, by offering free beverages, snacks and meals when they visit the company’s retail and gasoline locations. To support our First Responders, Health Care Workers, and Truckers, twelve retail and gasoline locations are participating, including sites in Sault […]
  
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• Heffner column: Riding the bumps in learning - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 15:39
  Heffner column: Riding the bumps in learning  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Whelbarrow and property theft stopped

  07-04-2020 15:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A trio’s getaway with a wheelbarrow and other property was thwarted when police were tipped off on Monday.Read More
  
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• Three Charged with Theft

  07-04-2020 15:21
  
  On April 6, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 42-year-old Jeremy Bjornaa, 32-year-old Joey Kossiba and 37-year-old Shawn Reedy for theft. On April 6, 2020 at 10:07 a.m. police responded to a call of three males taking items out of the back of a trailer in the 200 block of Wilson Street and loading them […]
  
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• Tax relief provided to unincorporated area property owners

  07-04-2020 15:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Residents in unincorporated areas are getting some relief from the provincial government on their property taxes.Read More
  
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• International Bridge traffic topples in March

  07-04-2020 14:42 via saultstar.com
  
  International Bridge traffic plunged in March as concerns about COVID-19 prompted a clampdown on who can travel between the Twin Saults.Read More
  
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• Garden River restricts community access

  07-04-2020 14:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Garden River First Nation leadership is restricting access to the community because of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• City sweeps streets

  07-04-2020 14:24 via saultstar.com
  
  City crews have started sweeping streets on a daily basis.Read More
  
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• Millroy: Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain

  07-04-2020 14:17
  
  It is a little family time as I sit down at my computer to write this today, not the visiting sort, just some thoughts on how some members of my family are handling the COVID-19 coronavirus which is shaking the world. They have bought in fully that we are in a crisis. Not all, of […]
  
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• SAH policy prompts employees to choose border side

  07-04-2020 12:17 via saultstar.com
  
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• Letter: Trump is his own worst enemy - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 10:48
  Letter: Trump is his own worst enemy - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Fear of COVID-19 is growing, suggests new poll of Canadians

  07-04-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — A new poll suggests a growing number of Canadians are frightened of the prospect of contracting the novel coronavirus. Sixty-four per cent of Canadians said they were personally afraid of becoming ill with COVID-19, compared to 57 per cent two weeks ago. They appear even more concerned for their loved ones, with 76 per […]
  
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• Sault Transit changes hours

  07-04-2020 08:04 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Transit Services has implemented service modifications to reflect reduced ridership demands and support the social distancing efforts recommended by Algoma Public Health and provincial and federal governments.
  These modifications took effect on Wednesday, April 1, until further notice:
  • Sault Ste. Marie transit is to be used for essential travel only.
  • Buses will operate one-hour service leaving the terminal at 6:15 a.m. (Saturday service schedule). The last bus will leave the termin
  
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• Sault OPP warns of fraud

  07-04-2020 07:51 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police warns of the following frauds that have come to police attention.
  What you should look for as a potential scam:
  •Private companies offering ‘fast’ covid-19 tests for sale;
  • Fraudulent and deceptive online ads offering cleaning products, hand sanitizers and other items in high demand;
  • Malicious email campaigns that capitalize on the public’s fears about COVID-19.
  • Door-to-door offering fake deco
  
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• Those who disobey COVID-19 measures may face charges: OPP

  07-04-2020 07:49 via saultthisweek.com
  
  While the OPP encourage businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19, and consider education, awareness and compliance to be preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, police said in a release.
  Enforcement actions can include offences relating to operation of non-essential businesses an
  
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• Virtual Easter Egg hunt a hit

  07-04-2020 07:44 via saultthisweek.com
  
  A community wide Easter Egg hunt over the past few weeks has provided a way for parents and their children to get out and have some fun while staying safe.
  Residents throughout the city have joined a move to deal with the COVID-19 shut-down over the Easter season. They have either pointed or created an array of Easter Eggs and displayed them on their windows for a citywide hunt.
  The group was created on Facebook as a way to brighten the news feeds and get the kids out for fun and to feel as if t
  
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• Virtually, family-time ­- stay safe

  07-04-2020 07:34 via saultthisweek.com
  
  It is a little family time as I sit down at my computer to write this today, not the visiting sort, just some thoughts on how some members of my family are handling the COVID-19 coronavirus which is shaking the world.
  They have bought in fully that we are in a crisis.
  Not all, of course, have. Some out there are continuing to treat the virus as an annoyance, rather than the killer it is.
  It has gotten to the point where the Ontario government felt it necessary to issue an emergency alert, my cel
  
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• New DTA business soldiers on

  07-04-2020 07:31 via saultthisweek.com
  
  After several years of working toward their goal, Liam and Jill White opened the doors of their HOME in December downtown, and continue to offer their baked goods amid COVID-19 business closures.
  Jill had worked in hospitality since 2000 when she graduated from Sault College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program. With the goal of opening her own food establishment, she then completed the college’s chef training program in 2005. 
  Jill went to work at the New Marconi, when she
  
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• Stress, panic attacks – what do you tell the children?

  07-04-2020 07:19 via saultthisweek.com
  
  With province-wide school closures extended until at least early May and all parks and recreation facilities now closed, many parents face more questions from their children about what is going on and COVID-19. 
  Roy Thompson, co-ordinator of psychology services at Algoma Family Services, said that exactly what you say to your child depends on their age and cognitive development, but it’s important to be honest and open with all children.
  “Give accurate information and stick to e
  
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• Local leaders should have acted sooner - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-04-2020 07:08
  Local leaders should have acted sooner  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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