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• April auto sales plummet into ‘uncharted territory’ with 75 per cent drop

  01-05-2020 23:42
  
  TORONTO — Auto sales crashed in April to levels not seen in decades as restrictions and economic uncertainty around the COVID-19 took hold, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said Friday. “April brought a further step into uncharted territory with light vehicle sales falling 74.6 per cent from 2019 levels,” the consultancy said in a note. Sales for the […]
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns

  01-05-2020 23:06
  
  OTTAWA — Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to present within Indigenous communities across Canada, including the first case in Nunavut — something health officials have been bracing […]
  
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• APH condom supply ‘fine’ amid fears of global shortage

  01-05-2020 22:55 via saultstar.com
  
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• Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines Monday

  01-05-2020 22:50
  
  Steady Decrease in COVID-19 Cases Required Before Beginning Next Stage of Reopening The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those permitted to start up include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects. Today’s announcement […]
  
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• Crime Stoppers: U-Haul Vandalized

  01-05-2020 22:39
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of mischief. Sometime between Friday, April 17, 2020, and Monday, April 20, 2020, a vehicle drove into the parking lot of Krown Rust Control at 831 McNabb Street. The suspect vandalized a 2017 GMC […]
  
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• Machete, drugs, cash seized

  01-05-2020 22:37 via saultstar.com
  
  A machete, narcotics, including cocaine and heroin, and more than $2,200 in cash were allegedly found when police executed a search warant on Friday.Read More
  
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• Three Charged with Trafficking

  01-05-2020 22:34
  
  On May 1, 2020 officers with the Drug Enforcement Unit and Crime Suppression Unit arrested 22-year-old Alyssa Colasacco, 36-year-old Jason Gilbert and 29-year-old Candice Grassie for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. At 3:09 a.m. officers executed a warrant at a hotel in the 200 block of Great Northern Road. The […]
  
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• Raptors Uprising to open against 76ers GC as NBA 2K League season opens May 5

  01-05-2020 22:31
  
  TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC will open the NBA 2K League’s third season on May 5 against 2019 runner-up 76ers GC followed by a matchup with Wizards District Gaming the next night. That means early looks at 76ers star point guard Ethan (Radiant) White and Wizards rookie John (JBM) Mascone, the first overall pick in the February […]
  
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• OPP charge Sault Driver

  01-05-2020 22:29
  
  On April 29, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Highway Safety Division (HSD) and Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) were on general patrol on Great Northern Road in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Officers observed a northbound vehicle matching the description of a vehicle involved in a prior […]
  
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• CASEY, Mary Jane Marie

  01-05-2020 22:27
  
  September 25, 1937 to April 29, 2020 ~ Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in her 83rd year surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by the love of her life, Bruce Vincent Casey. Loving Mom of Vincent (Rita) (late Carol Shea), Michelle, late Mike, Suzie and Debbie Casey. […]
  
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• AELICK, Lorraine Florence (Wood)

  01-05-2020 22:25
  
  It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nanny, and great-grandmother, Lorraine Aelick. Lorraine’s life journey ended surrounded by her loving husband and family. Daughter of the late Belford and Margurite Wood. Loving wife and soul mate of Robert for over sixty-four years. Adored mother of the late Rob, […]
  
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• Thursday in Lansing: Critics challenge Whitmer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 22:23
  Thursday in Lansing: Critics challenge Whitmer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Temperance Distilling, Imperial Beverage give $10,000 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 22:23
  Temperance Distilling, Imperial Beverage give $10,000  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• New Portland coffee shop opens amid pandemic - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 22:23
  New Portland coffee shop opens amid pandemic  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MCOP to open Community Action Month today - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 22:23
  MCOP to open Community Action Month today  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• LION, Marjorie Ellen (nee McQuarrie)

  01-05-2020 22:23
  
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, April 26, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Lion. Dear mother of Kathleen Power (David Devoe), and sadly missed by Norman’s children Melanie Boyce, Wayne Lion (Esther), Gail Maich (Gerald), Garry Lion (Ana) and Murray Lion. Grandmother of Julia, Alison and Laura. […]
  
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• Community shows support for swim coach battling cancer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 22:23
  Community shows support for swim coach battling cancer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police investigating child porn being broadcast into charity’s video call

  01-05-2020 21:54
  
  CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. — Police in Chatham-Kent, Ont., say an online meeting for a local charity was hacked on Thursday night with child pornography broadcast to the video call. Police say over 200 people were discussing the upcoming Miracle Day Food Drive on Zoom when the disturbing video was shown. The case has been taken over by the Chatham-Kent […]
  
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• Front-line workers saluted: GALLERY

  01-05-2020 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
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• Elliot Lake mayor remains critical of Algoma district’s COVID-19 reporting

  01-05-2020 21:21 via saultstar.com
  
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• May signs with Albion College - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 20:25
  May signs with Albion College  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• #WeAreAllInThisTogether

  01-05-2020 20:21 via saultstar.com
  
  As a journalist I am often skeptical about government and the motives that drive them to do what they do.Read More
  
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• Sewer surcharge suspended for Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  01-05-2020 18:54
  
  Sewer surcharge suspended for Sault Ste. Marie  CTV News
  
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• Virus impacts on spring hunting and fishing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 18:11
  Virus impacts on spring hunting and fishing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Driver wanted for recognizance violation

  01-05-2020 18:00 via saultstar.com
  
  A SUV involved in a traffic violation was stopped on Great Northern Road on Thursday afternoon.Read More
  
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• Wilkie wins Bud Cooper award - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 17:56
  Wilkie wins Bud Cooper award  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mother of three focuses efforts on being a 'brain tumour warrior'

  01-05-2020 17:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Kyleigh Provenzano calls herself a brain tumour warrior. Read More
  
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• Kyleigh Provenzano determined to be 'brain tumour warrior'

  01-05-2020 17:00 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario reports 421 new COVID-19 cases and 39 more deaths

  01-05-2020 16:43
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 421 new COVID-19 cases today, and 39 more deaths. The province has now seen 16,608 cases, an increase of 2.6 per cent over the previous day. The total includes 1,121 deaths and 10,825 resolved cases. Figures on COVID-19’s impact in long-term care homes, which come from a separate database than the provincial numbers, show 26 more residents […]
  
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• Domestic violence calls on par with 2019

  01-05-2020 16:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Domestic violence calls in Sault Ste. Marie are holding steady during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• Minor sexually assaulted

  01-05-2020 16:11 via saultstar.com
  A minor was allegedly sexually assaulted in White River.Read More
  
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• Ontario Finnish Resthome Foundation launches COVID-19 Pandemic Fund Campaign

  01-05-2020 15:55
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) would like to thank and honor all our frontline workers, not only here at OFRA, but all over Sault Ste. Marie and beyond. To the healthcare workers, the food service providers, the delivery service workers and every other essential service worker all over our community, WE […]
  
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• North American stocks open trading lower, oil price continues to move up

  01-05-2020 15:49
  
  TORONTO — North American stock markets fell at the start of trading, while the price of oil continued its move higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 218.87 points at 14,561.87. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 466.08 points at 23,879.64. The S&P 500 index was down 60.33 points at 2,852.10, […]
  
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• Social Services is Thankful for First Responders

  01-05-2020 15:39
  
  “May 1st is First Responders Day.  Today we recognize and are especially grateful for all first responders,” declared Robert Rushworth, Chief of Paramedic Services for the District of Sault Ste. Marie. The District of Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services personnel are proud to be a part of the dedicated professional and volunteer first responder family.  […]
  
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• Thunderbirds announce team award winners

  01-05-2020 15:34
  
  After finishing the 2019-2020 regular season with a recrord of 30 wins, 19 losses, 3 overtime losses and 4 shootout losses, the Soo Thunderbirds announced its team award winners on Thursday. Two Thunderbirds that won more than one award, were defenceman Nolan Ford and forward Jake Kovacs SCHOLASTIC PLAYER OF THE YEAR: NOLAN FORD Thunderbirds […]
  
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• Algoma U Launches Over 100 Spring/Summer Courses

  01-05-2020 15:28
  
  The Science of COVID Introduced as New Special Topics Course Tonight, the Algoma University Board of Governors learned about plans for a different approach to Spring/Summer programming. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, all courses will be delivered remotely through technologically assisted instruction. With a primary focus on maintaining a positive student experience, […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition May 1st

  01-05-2020 15:24
  
  Good Morning! Today, we talk about Ol’55 Tattoo Company using their 3D printer to help create PPE, Extendicare Maple View Home recognizing two healthcare heroes, and Chris discusses the opening of Quebec schools. Join Colette Linden, Danielle Dupuis, and Christopher Oldcorn at 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Dani […]
  
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• Four-in-five Canadians support complete ban on civilian possession of assault style weapons

  01-05-2020 15:20
  
  Fewer, but still two-in-three, also say they support a ban on handguns Angus Reid Institute – With the Trudeau government poised to ban some “assault style” weapons, it finds significant support for a change first promised by the Liberals in 2015. The results of the latest public opinion survey from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute […]
  
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• Weapon, cash, drugs seized by OPP

  01-05-2020 15:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A vehicle stopped for a person wanted on a warrant turned up a weapon, about $6,000 in cash and narcotics.Read More
  
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• Police help fallen officer's family

  01-05-2020 15:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board is supporting the family of a RCMP officer who was killed during a shooting rampage in Nova Scotia.Read More
  
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• Day 3 of search for 5 Canadian service members after helicopter crashes into sea

  01-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — The search for five Canadian service members enters the third day today after a helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece during a NATO training mission. Chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance confirmed Thursday the body of one sailor, Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough of Nova Scotia, had been recovered. The six were […]
  
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• COVID-19 threat to First Nations, Inuit communities grows as it eases elsewhere

  01-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government will be under pressure today to explain what it’s doing to prevent COVID-19 from spreading like wildfire through First Nations reserves and remote Inuit communities in the North. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal are scheduled to be grilled by MPs at a virtual meeting […]
  
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• China likes Canada’s ‘cool head’ amid U.S. ‘smears’ over COVID-19, says envoy

  01-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — China’s envoy in Ottawa says that while the United States is “smearing” his country over COVID-19, the People’s Republic appreciates Canada’s “cool-headed” co-operation on battling the pandemic. Ambassador Cong Peiwu also says he wants Canadians to know that Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are healthy and getting good treatment in Chinese custody. The two […]
  
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• Writers' Corner: 'What Do You Want to Be?' - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:52
  Writers' Corner: 'What Do You Want to Be?'  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Water line hit by jail construction crew - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:52
  Water line hit by jail construction crew  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rebecca Regnier: Mask not about me, for you - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:52
  Rebecca Regnier: Mask not about me, for you  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe County COVID-19 cases up by three - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:52
  Monroe County COVID-19 cases up by three  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• County offices remain closed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:52
  County offices remain closed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Tips for bringing springs outdoor beauty in - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-05-2020 06:11
  Tips for bringing springs outdoor beauty in  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cllr Matthew Scott Interview

  01-05-2020 01:55
  
  Today, Chris Oldcorn interviews Cllr Matthew Scott of Ward 5 (SSM). We discuss why he entered politics, public transit, and COVID-19. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Listen to Chris Oldcorn’s daily podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts Watch The Chris Oldcorn Show weekdays at 7PM and 7AM
  
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