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• ‘It feels like they’re falling between the cracks’

  23-04-2020 22:00 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario jail guards allowed to wear masks during pandemic after deal reached

  23-04-2020 21:59
  
  Correctional officers in Ontario have resolved a weeks-long dispute with the government over permission to wear face masks inside provincial jails during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents about 5,000 correctional workers, and the Ministry of the Solicitor General reached a deal Wednesday that makes it mandatory for all staff and visitors to wear surgical masks. “In addition […]
  
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• Flood costs in Canada could nearly triple by 2030 with no mitigation

  23-04-2020 21:59
  
  OTTAWA — A new analysis of flood risks suggests the yearly bills from overflowing rivers and rising seas could nearly triple by 2030 if Canada doesn’t do more to improve flood protection. The World Resources Institute, a Washington-based global think-tank, says flood damage to urban infrastructure will cost the world more than $700 billion a year by 2030. In Canada, […]
  
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• COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Canada’s hospitality industry, MPs told

  23-04-2020 21:52
  
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons finance committee is hearing stark details about the carnage the COVID-19 pandemic is causing for restaurants and hotels in Canada. Restaurant operator Andrew Oliver says 10 per cent of restaurants across the country had already permanently closed as of the end of March. And he says a survey conducted by Restaurants […]
  
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• Terry Encourages Youth To Reach Out To Kids Help Line

  23-04-2020 21:36
  
  Gov’t Boosts Kids Help Line With $7.5 Million Investment Thousands of Sault Ste. Marie and area young people are staying at home, away from school or work to help our community flatten the curve of this historic COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada recognizes this contribution being made by young people and has invested $7.5 […]
  
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• HAMILTON, June G.

  23-04-2020 21:32
  
  At age 98, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at The Bradgate Arms Retirement Residence, Toronto, Ontario. While at the time of her death June lived in Toronto to be close to her children, she considered Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, home. June was the daughter of the late Viola and Clifford Hebert. She was predeceased […]
  
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• More child care offered

  23-04-2020 21:28 via saultstar.com
  
  A second emergency child care centre opens next week in Sault Ste. Marie.Read More
  
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• Parents of teen girls killed by Paul Bernardo seek to obtain his file: documents

  23-04-2020 21:18
  
  The parents of two teen girls who were murdered by Paul Bernardo are seeking to obtain his entire file with the parole board, arguing public interest in the case outweighs the convicted killer and serial rapist’s privacy rights. The families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy are also requesting audio and video recordings, as well as any written transcripts, […]
  
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• Our heart goes out to Nova Scotia

  23-04-2020 21:11 via saultstar.com
  
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• Study: decent standard of living in Sault requires hourly wage of $16.16

  23-04-2020 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
  An hourly wage of $16.16 is necessary for dual-income family with two children to meet basic expenses and enjoy a decent standard of living, concludes a new report released by the NORDIK Institute.Read More
  
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• Decent Sault standard of living requires $16.16 per hour wage: Study

  23-04-2020 21:07 via saultstar.com
  
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• Website launched to give local businesses leg up during COVID-19

  23-04-2020 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
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• City launches website to promote local businesses during COVID-19

  23-04-2020 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
  SaultTogether.ca is a new website launched by the city to support local businesses during COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP’s controversial criticism of health officer

  23-04-2020 20:46
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader. Derek Sloan, an MP from rural Ontario and one of four candidates in the leadership race, sent an email to supporters about chief public health officer Dr. Theresa […]
  
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• Around the World Draw Winners!

  23-04-2020 20:28
  
  While the 15 lucky winners of Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s “Around the World” draws won’t be travelling any time soon, they were all in consensus: their wins are giving them something to look forward to. “Around the World” has been a significant fundraiser for Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) for the last decade. The draw […]
  
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• All too easy to impersonate a police officer: national association

  23-04-2020 20:24
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Police Association says it’s extremely worrying how easy it is to replicate a convincing police uniform and cruiser, and its president would welcome more government control of law-enforcement gear. Last weekend a 51-year-old denturist went on a killing spree across Nova Scotia, dressed in what’s believed to be an authentic RCMP […]
  
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• Child Care Algoma Hosts Second Emergency Child Care Centre for Sault Ste. Marie and District

  23-04-2020 20:21
  
  The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) has received approval from the Province of Ontario to open the second emergency child care centre for our community to provide licensed emergency child care for children of health care providers and other essential service workers. Child Care Algoma has been working with the […]
  
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• Bulldogs look to continue to build softball tradition - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-04-2020 20:19
  Bulldogs look to continue to build softball tradition  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Special Report – 1PM Edition April 23rd

  23-04-2020 20:16
  
  This afternoon, we talk about the brilliant Las Vegas Mayor, additional mental health funding, SSM Fire Services social media contest, and watch Doug Ford’s Press Conference. 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 […]
  
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• SIU Notified of Incident

  23-04-2020 20:16
  
  On April 23, 2020 at 1:30 a.m. officers with Patrol Services responded to a call regarding a male operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner. He was located and arrested. Following the arrest the male was taken to hospital with injuries The Special Investigations Unit has been notified and have now invoked their mandate.
  
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• “A Salute To Our Frontline Heroes”

  23-04-2020 20:14
  
  In a heart-filled video posted to Facebook, the Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) extends their thank yous to frontline workers who are working hard to keep everyone safe. The frontline workers at OFRA show the utmost dedication to ensure the safety of all residents and staff by altering resident activities to a five-person maximum and […]
  
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• SIU probes Sault incident

  23-04-2020 19:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was taken to hospital after Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to a call regarding a vehicle being driven dangerously early Thursday. Read More
  
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• Man seriously hurt during arrest: SIU

  23-04-2020 19:46 via saultstar.com
  
  The province’s civilian oversight agency is investigating after a man suffered serious injuries in an incident involving Sault Ste. Marie Police Service oficers early Thursday.Read More
  
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• Mousseau wins two trips with one ticket

  23-04-2020 19:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Be sure to send plenty of postcards, Lorraine Mousseau.Read More
  
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• CUNNINGHAM, A.E. John

  23-04-2020 18:58
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday April 19, 2020. Survived by his sister-in-law Mary. Predeceased by his wife Connie Nault of the Sault, his sister Pauline and twin brother Cyril of Hampstead England and his great friend Mrs E. Baar (Betty) of the Sault. The twins were born in Floriana, Malta in 1925 […]
  
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• Trudeau says military is short-term solution to caring for seniors

  23-04-2020 18:47
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised the military will respond to provincial requests for assistance at long-term care facilities hit hard by COVID-19, but says the measure is a short-term solution and Canada should not “have soldiers taking care of seniors.” Trudeau appeared visibly upset as he made the comments during his daily […]
  
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• Kohn wins LSSU’s McPherson Award - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-04-2020 18:43
  Kohn wins LSSU’s McPherson Award  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Five Lake Superior State University Students Awarded Michigan Sea Grant Internships

  23-04-2020 18:36
  
  This winter, the Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE) faculty and staff worked with five Lake Superior State University students to submit applications for a $5000 Michigan Sea Grant summer internship. All five students have been selected for funding for a 2 month summer 2020 undergraduate internship. The students and their faculty sponsors include, […]
  
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• Northern Ontario’s post-secondary institutions may see fewer international students in the 2020-2021 academic year

  23-04-2020 18:25
  
  Due to COVID-19, Northern Ontario’s post-secondary institutions may see fewer international students in the 2020-2021 academic year compared to previous years. This briefing note seeks to calculate the economic impacts if the forecasted international student enrollment for 2020-2021 was down by 20 per cent as well as down by 50 per cent. “Economic impact assessments […]
  
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• Feds pour $1.1B into COVID-19 vaccine development, tracking of cases

  23-04-2020 18:20
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government will spend more than $1 billion to help develop, test and manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as to determine how widely the virus has spread through Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. The cash announced Thursday is on top of $275 million in research funding the Liberals announced in March at […]
  
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• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

  23-04-2020 18:13
  
  New order issued to support people with mental health and addictions issues TORONTO — On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until May 6, 2020. This extension will […]
  
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• Lawsuit filed in Chippewa County against oil companies - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-04-2020 18:12
  Lawsuit filed in Chippewa County against oil companies  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 5 things to do this weekend - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-04-2020 18:12
  5 things to do this weekend  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monster Madness Tour Postponed

  23-04-2020 17:51
  
  The Monster Madness Tour, originally scheduled for May 30, 2020 at the GFL Memorial Gardens, will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tour is working with staff to secure a date in the late summer or early fall of 2020 to host the event. Those who have purchased tickets to the May 30 […]
  
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• NPF statement regarding ongoing investigation in Nova Scotia

  23-04-2020 17:38
  
  National Police Federation (NPF) President Brian Sauvé released the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia on April 19: “Canadians and Nova Scotians are grieving and the Membership of the RCMP is grieving alongside you. Particularly with no obvious or known motive, this incomprehensible event has left Canadians and Nova […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition April 23rd

  23-04-2020 17:28
  
  Today, we are joined by Marney Carmichael from the RVs for Canada’s Frontline group. They provide RVs for frontline workers to have a safe place to stay. Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Chris Oldcorn at 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis.  Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Dani on Twitter […]
  
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• International student drop hits city, schools: REPORT

  23-04-2020 17:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University, Sault College and other Northern Ontario post-secondary institutions, and the cities where they’re based, could be out millions of dollars if international student enrolment dips this fall because of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Fewer international students will hit city, schools: REPORT

  23-04-2020 17:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University, Sault College and other Northern Ontario post-secondary institutions, and the cities where they’re based, could be out millions of dollars if international student enrolment dips this fall because of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Working from home? You’re probably eligible for an auto insurance discount

  23-04-2020 17:20
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians looking to tighten their belts may want to look to their auto insurance for savings during the pandemic, experts say. How you use your car affect the rates that insurance companies charge you, with those who drive less typically paying less, too. Changing a vehicle’s designated use from “commute” to “pleasure” can make a […]
  
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• Ontario reports 634 new COVID-19 cases, 54 more deaths

  23-04-2020 16:41
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 634 new cases of COVID-19 today and 54 more deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the province to 12,879 — a 5.2 per cent increase over Wednesday. The total includes 713 deaths and 6,680 cases that have been resolved. Meanwhile, the province has extended a number of pandemic emergency orders that had been set to […]
  
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• Pandemic fells Monster Madness show

  23-04-2020 16:30 via saultstar.com
  
  COVID-19 is taking the air out of the Monster Madness tour – for now.Read More
  
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• COVID-19 worries are starting to ease for some businesses in Canada

  23-04-2020 16:30
  
  TORONTO — When COVID-19 started sweeping across Canada, Pete and Chris Neal swung into action, splitting the workers at their Richmond Hill, Ont.-based snack food production business into two teams to help stop the pandemic’s spread. They also offered lunches for Neal Brothers Foods staff and arranged Uber rides for anyone concerned about using public transit, but the brothers […]
  
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• Ottawa police officers accused of providing info to tow-truck drivers for fees

  23-04-2020 16:03
  
  OTTAWA — Three Ottawa police officers have been arrested and charged on allegations they provided information on vehicle accidents to certain tow-truck drivers in the city for a fee. The RCMP announced the arrests of constables Hussein Assaad, Kevin Putinski and Andrew Chronopoulos this morning following a 10-month investigation that was sparked by a request for […]
  
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• Supreme Court will not hear appeal challenging law on succession to the throne

  23-04-2020 15:55
  
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to throw out a law that modified the rules governing succession to the throne. The Canadian law stems from a 2011 agreement among Commonwealth countries that the rules governing succession should be modified to allow a girl or woman to become queen if […]
  
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• Top court won’t hear bid to broaden Phoenix pay system class action

  23-04-2020 15:52
  
  OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a bid to have more federal civil servants included in a class-action lawsuit against the government over the faulty Phoenix pay system. The system, implemented for the federal public service in February 2016, has experienced countless failures since its launch. Many federal government employees have not […]
  
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• North American stock markets start trading day higher, loonie gains

  23-04-2020 15:47
  
  TORONTO — The energy and materials sector helped Canada’s main stock index head higher at the start of trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 131.43 points at 14,419.59. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 202.42 points at 23,678.24. The S&P 500 index was up […]
  
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• Priest humbled by online mass viewers

  23-04-2020 15:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Rev. Alex Saurianthadathil can’t see his parishioners when he says mass these days, but he can picture them.Read More
  
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• Priest 'getting use' to producing mass online

  23-04-2020 15:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Rev. Alex Saurianthadathil can’t see his parishioners when he says mass these days, but he can picture them.Read More
  
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• Research Highlights Two Paths to Make Life More Affordable for Saultites

  23-04-2020 15:11
  
  Nordik Institute Calculates Sault Ste. Marie’s Living Wage An hourly wage of $16.16 is what would be necessary for a dual-income family with two children to meet basic expenses and enjoy a modest, but decent standard of living according to a report released by NORDIK Institute. A living wage is calculated with a consideration of […]
  
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• Ontario Northland reduces bus service

  23-04-2020 14:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontario Northland is reducing bus service to Sault Ste. Marie because of COVID-19.Read More
  
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