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• MP Sheehan Participates in Historic Virtual Parliament Meeting from Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  28-04-2020 23:46
  
  MP Sheehan Participates in Historic Virtual Parliament Meeting from Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.com
  
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• MP Sheehan Participates in Historic Virtual Parliament Meeting from Sault Ste. Marie

  28-04-2020 23:46
  
  Today, the House of Commons held an historic virtual meeting of parliament’s all-party special committee on COVID-19. The committee, which counts all 338 MPs as members, was created to allow MPs from across Canada to be able to participate and represent their constituents, without travelling to Ottawa.  These virtual meetings will be held weekly.  “We had a […]
  
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• Supporting students in their home-based learning

  28-04-2020 23:33
  
  Since the beginning of April, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon staff have distributed learning tools to several students throughout its territory. The French-language Catholic school board was able to provide iPad tablets to elementary school students and laptop computers to secondary school students. While families in Greater Sudbury went to board office to collect their learning […]
  
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• All CSC Nouvelon schools and daycare services to remain closed

  28-04-2020 23:29
  
  The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis and the efforts to counter the virus have resulted in the cancellation of several activities across the province as well as the closing of all schools in Ontario. In support of government efforts taken to counter the spread of COVID-19, all CSC Nouvelon elementary and secondary schools as well as the […]
  
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• CHRISTIANSEN, Timothy Karl

  28-04-2020 23:17
  
  Passed away with family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2020, two days before his 49th birthday. Beloved son of Karl and Helen Christiansen. Dear father of Kyle (Jen) of London. Loving brother of Kathy (Julian) and Crystal (Dean). Caring and devoted partner for 18 years of Sean Whitley […]
  
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• CZOP, Frank Michael Jr.

  28-04-2020 23:15
  
  1945 to 2020 ~ Peacefully at the FJ Davey Home, with his loving wife holding his hand, Frank went to be with his Lord the day before his 75th birthday. Beloved and cherished husband of Mary for 52 years. Loving and devoted father and friend of Christopher (Lorie), Darrell (Andrew) and Danny (Danielle). Proud Gaja […]
  
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• DUNN, Francis Clifford “Frank”

  28-04-2020 23:12
  
  It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that his family announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Frank was born April 17, 1926 in Thessalon, Ontario to the late Peter and Clarissa (Ladoucer) Dunn. Cherished husband to Anne (Boyko) Dunn for 63 years. Loving father of Karen (Dunn) Conforzi and her husband Troy […]
  
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• SickKids COVID-19 outbreak infects teen patient’s parents, clinical team member

  28-04-2020 23:11
  
  Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children says it now has two patients with unrelated cases of COVID-19 — and one of them is linked to an outbreak that infected their parents and a member of the clinical team. SickKids says the outbreak involves a teenage patient who was in an inpatient unit specializing in hematology/oncology. They […]
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is inviting ALL local businesses to connect during COVID-19 - SaultOnline.com

  28-04-2020 23:04
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is inviting ALL local businesses to connect during COVID-19  SaultOnline.com
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is inviting ALL local businesses to connect during COVID-19

  28-04-2020 23:04
  
  Complimentary basic membership in the Chamber is being offered to all non-member local business during the month of May Effective immediately, through May 31st, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) will be offering a complimentary basic membership to any Sault Ste. Marie business or organization that is not currently a full member of the Chamber of […]
  
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• Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook

  28-04-2020 22:56
  
  Issued April 28, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. Flood forecasting and warning is part of the Conservation Authority’s provincially mandated responsibilities. This statement is sent out so that residents can be informed […]
  
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• City hosts its fifth conference call for local businesses to discuss support during COVID-19 outbreak

  28-04-2020 22:50
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development and Tourism and Community Development teams will host its fifth business conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. The purpose of the call is to inform businesses of new support programs during this period of interruption. To join the video meeting, click this link: […]
  
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• Postmedia cuts papers, lays off workers

  28-04-2020 22:11 via saultstar.com
  
  Postmedia Network Inc., which owns The Sault Star and Sault This Week is temporarily laying off some staff, imposing salary reductions for employees earning more than $60,000 and closing 15 community newspapers in Manitoba and Ontario as advertising revenues have fallen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
  
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• City gets smaller casino cheque

  28-04-2020 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie is getting a smaller cheque for hosting Gateway Casinos – Sault Ste. Marie.Read More
  
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• Make effort to reduce fire risk: OFFICIAL

  28-04-2020 21:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Being extra cautious when spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can help snuff out fire risk, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services says.
  Firefighters recently dealt with three residential fires in consecutive days.Read More
  
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• Make effort to reduce fire risk at home: OFFICIAL

  28-04-2020 21:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Being extra cautious when spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can help snuff out fire risk, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services says.
  Firefighters recently dealt with three residential fires in consecutive days.Read More
  
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• Goulais River, local waterways on flood watch with expected rainfall

  28-04-2020 21:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Rain in the forecast for later this week could result in rising water levels on the Goulais River.
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has implemented a flood watch for the district.Read More
  
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• Three city residents arrested in Sault Ste. Marie for drug trafficking - Tbnewswatch.com

  28-04-2020 21:02
  
  Three city residents arrested in Sault Ste. Marie for drug trafficking  Tbnewswatch.com
  
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• Tinsley column: Good and evil in the garden - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 19:51
  Tinsley column: Good and evil in the garden  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Passing by

  28-04-2020 18:24 via saultstar.com
  
  A downbound freighter on the St. Mary’s River passes by Bellevue Marina on Monday evening. The Weather Network forecasts rain on Wednesday and Thursday before sunny conditions and a high of 13 C on Friday. BRIAN KELLYRead More
  
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• Remembering fallen workers

  28-04-2020 18:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Michele McCleave-Kennedy, president of Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council, holds a candle during National Day of Mourning at Civic Centre on Tuesday. In 2019, 190 workers died on the job in Ontario and another 257,000 were injured. McCleave-Kennedy is hopeful labour will be part of post-COVID-19 talks about what can be done differently during the next major public health crisis.Read More
  
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• Three Charged and One on the Run after Police find $10,000 in Narcotics

  28-04-2020 17:54
  
  On Sunday, April 26th, police checked two vehicles parked in an empty commercial parking lot in the 600 Block of Trunk Road. Narcotics valued at more than $10,000 were found when police checked the two vehicles parked with trunks of both automobiles open. One of the two vehicles quickly fled the scene. Several clear bags […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie District under flood watch - CTV News

  28-04-2020 17:31
  
  Sault Ste. Marie District under flood watch  CTV News
  
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• OLG makes fourth-quarter payment to Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  28-04-2020 17:17
  
  OLG makes fourth-quarter payment to Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.com
  
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• OLG makes fourth-quarter payment to Sault Ste. Marie

  28-04-2020 17:17
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has issued a fourth quarter (January 1 to March 31, 2020) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $296,980 to the City of Sault Ste. Marie for hosting Gateway Casinos – Sault Ste. Marie. Acting together on the advice of public health authorities, OLG and its […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition April 28th

  28-04-2020 17:10
  
  Good morning everyone! Check out this morning’s episode of the Special Report with Colette Linden, Christopher Oldcorn, and Dani Dupuis. We have the latest weather update… be prepared for lots of rain. Stronger Together Concert raises over $6 million towards Food Banks Canada, discussion of online learning and reminder that Mother’s Day is coming up! […]
  
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• Landgren cartoon: See ’n Blame game - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 16:42
  Landgren cartoon: See ’n Blame game  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Council gives taxpayers a break – sewer surcharge to be suspended from April, May PUC bills

  28-04-2020 16:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie PUC customers will be getting a little break on their April and May bills.Read More
  
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• Dear Monty column: Home seller questions agent motives - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 16:41
  Dear Monty column: Home seller questions agent motives  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Teachers back deal

  28-04-2020 16:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Members of Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario have accepted a new deal with the provincial government.Read More
  
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• North American stock markets open trading higher, loonie up against US$

  28-04-2020 15:44
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index started the trading day higher, boosted by the financial and industrial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 148.82 points at 14,790.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 288.71 points at 24,422.49. The S&P 500 index was up 33.45 […]
  
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• Margaret Trudeau in Hospital after Montreal Apartment Fire

  28-04-2020 15:30
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mother, Margaret Trudeau, was taken to hospital late Monday night after being exposed to a fire that started on the terrace of her apartment building in Montreal, sources tell CTV News. Paramedics who were on the scene said they received a call about a woman in her 70s who had suffered […]
  
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• Vehicle flips on Black Road

  28-04-2020 15:22 via saultstar.com
  
  A man escaped serious injury after his vehicle struck a utility pole and ended up flipped over in a ditch on Monday night.Read More
  
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• Letter: Zorns mask embarrassing and disappointing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 15:21
  Letter: Zorns mask embarrassing and disappointing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Greenhouses opening up with new safety measures - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 15:21
  Greenhouses opening up with new safety measures  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Former EightCAP president returns on 18-month contract - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 15:21
  Former EightCAP president returns on 18-month contract  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CAMA shares with the community - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 15:21
  CAMA shares with the community  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Heffner column: Old realities reasserting themselves - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 15:18
  Heffner column: Old realities reasserting themselves  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ross Romano Interview

  28-04-2020 15:17
  
  Chris Oldcorn interviews Ross Romano, the MPP for Sault Ste Marie and the Minister of Colleges and Universities. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram @chrisoldcorn Listen to our daily podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts Stay tuned for more news from Sault Online and ONNtv
  
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• Fish served Friday

  28-04-2020 15:12 via saultstar.com
  
  A takeout fish fry returns to Moose Family Centre on Friday.Read More
  
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• Police seize drugs, arrest trio

  28-04-2020 15:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Narcotics valued at more than $10,000 were found when police checked two vehicles parked in an empty commerical parkinig lot last Sunday. Read More
  
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• Porter keeps planes grounded

  28-04-2020 14:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Porter Airlines is extending its flight suspensions because of COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Property check results in three from Thunder Bay charged with trafficking

  28-04-2020 14:36
  
  On April 26, 2020 officers with Patrol Services and Investigation Services arrested 48-year-old Tracy Deruiter, 41-year-old Christopher Gallucci and 35-year-old Sarah Willie, all of Thunder Bay, with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. At 10:15 p.m. officers were in the 600 block of Trunk Road conducting property checks on local businesses […]
  
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• Merineau plays online date

  28-04-2020 14:13 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie musician is part of a live-streamed concert on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Ford provides plan for gradual reopening, but no dates provided

  28-04-2020 14:06
  
  Ontario Unveils Guiding Principles to Reopen the Province Yesterday, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of […]
  
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• MCCC awards Presidential Scholarships - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 12:20
  MCCC awards Presidential Scholarships  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cooking with Kim: Scrapple not for weak stomachs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-04-2020 12:20
  Cooking with Kim: Scrapple not for weak stomachs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• RCMP to boost social media mining for threats ranging from disease to shootings

  28-04-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s national police force wants a digital tool to harvest data from a sweeping variety of online sources, including the darkest reaches of the internet, to provide early information on threats such as disease outbreaks and mass shootings. The software would allow an RCMP officer to quickly mine data about a person’s internet activities, from an emoji […]
  
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• Doctors say they see little progress on improving PPE supply: survey

  28-04-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association has called for greater government transparency about the available supply of protective equipment in light of a new survey that suggests most respondents have seen no improvements in the last month. Getting vital personal protective equipment, or PPE, to guard themselves against the virus has been a struggle for doctors across the country […]
  
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• Canadians divided over making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory: Poll

  28-04-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — While researchers across the planet race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided over whether getting it should be mandatory or voluntary — setting up a potentially prickly public health debate if a vaccine becomes available. The federal government has committed tens of millions of dollars to […]
  
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