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• Companies beef up COVID-19 measures with masks and temperature checks

  04-05-2020 22:56
  
  TORONTO — When travellers board Air Canada flights, they will have more than their tickets checked. The Montreal-based airline will soon require all guests to have their temperature read, helping Air Canada detect potential travellers with COVID-19 symptoms. Similar checks have been implemented on a voluntary basis for two weeks at T&T Supermarket locations and starting Monday, shoppers at Longo Brothers Fruit […]
  
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• Iran chief’s link to 1988 massacre raises obstacles in crash probe: Cotler

  04-05-2020 22:41
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s quest for compensation from Iran for shooting down a Ukrainian airliner is fraught with obstacles because Tehran’s lead investigator is a mass executioner who belongs in prison, says a former Canadian justice minister. “A person, who in fact should himself be in prison, is now making the determination of what would be […]
  
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• Luxurious Ladies Raffle tickets available

  04-05-2020 21:47 via saultstar.com
  
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• Habitat organizes virtual concert

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• Agri-food sector gets financial boost for project development

  04-05-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A survey distributed across Northern Ontario to the agriculture food sector to determine how COVID-19 is impacting that sector.Read More
  
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• DSI Underground Canada lays off 80

  04-05-2020 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
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• Kennedy: I gotta get a drone - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 20:40
  Kennedy: I gotta get a drone - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Hall: Zoom On In - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 20:40
  Hall: Zoom On In  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bank of Canada’s independence key to aiding post-COVID recovery, Wilkins says

  04-05-2020 20:38
  
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will need to maintain its independence to aid the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as the country’s debt levels rise, says the bank’s second-in-command. In a speech on Monday, senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins detailed how the bank’s actions through the pandemic have been aimed at ensuring […]
  
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• Feds eye new tools to help Access to Information system recover after COVID-19

  04-05-2020 20:35
  
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government says it will look at whether investments in new technology could help clear any backlog of information requests that arises from a COVID-19 related bottleneck. The Access to Information Act allows people who pay a $5 fee to request a wide range of federal files but the government says the […]
  
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• China says faulty masks a ‘contractual’ matter that has been fixed

  04-05-2020 20:29
  
  OTTAWA — The Chinese embassy in Ottawa says a “contractual” issue was behind the one million Chinese-made face masks Canada rejected last month. The masks did not meet the filtering standards for N95 respirator masks in Canada, which are thus named because they are supposed to filter out 95 per cent of small particles. In a […]
  
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• ‘We need to run tight this year’

  04-05-2020 20:25 via saultstar.com
  
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• Sharing a message of hope for Collegiate Heights residents

  04-05-2020 20:23
  
  Sophie et Alexandre, two students at École Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault Ste. Marie), recently brought their artistic  skills and positive outlook on life to the Collegiate Heights Residence parking lot in Sault Ste. Marie where they offered residents numerous animated positive messages of hope. This thoughtful gesture was much appreciated. Both Sophie and Alexandre are also pursuing […]
  
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• The 1976 Swine Flu Vaccine Debacle – A Cautionary Tale for 2020

  04-05-2020 19:58
  
  By Peter Chow In January 1976 several soldiers at Fort Dix, New Jersey, complained of a respiratory illness diagnosed as influenza. 18 year old Private David Lewis, had flu symptoms, and despite being cleared to remain in quarters for 48 hours, loaded his 50 lb. pack and joined his platoon for an all-night 5 mile […]
  
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• Landgren cartoon: ’20s fashion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 19:41
  Landgren cartoon: ’20s fashion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Albion taps into EUP football talent - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 19:41
  Albion taps into EUP football talent  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City launches 55+ telephone and video conference programming

  04-05-2020 19:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Staying connected is what it is all about.Read More
  
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• 2020 Go North Music Festival Cancelled

  04-05-2020 19:19
  
  ST. JOSEPH ISLAND – Organizers of the Go North Music Festival today announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th edition of the festival has been cancelled. This year’s event was scheduled for July 10-11, 2020 on St. Joseph Island. “First and foremost, we must consider the health or our audience, performers, volunteers and […]
  
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• Driver Charged With Impaired Following Collision

  04-05-2020 19:15
  
  On May 1, 2020 at approximately 11:45 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Goulais Fire and Rescue and Sault Ste. Marie Ambulance responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mission Road, Goulais River, Ontario. Officers attended the scene where the single occupant of the vehicle was […]
  
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• Man Charged with Using Stolen Credit Card

  04-05-2020 19:13
  
  On May 1, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 26-year-old Nelson Solomon for using a stolen credit card. It’s alleged on April 12, 2020 the accused stole a bank card that didn’t belong to him and made three purchases totaling $132.28 at two local businesses. It is further alleged on April 18, 2020 the accused […]
  
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• Man Charged with Assaulting Peace Officer

  04-05-2020 19:11
  
  On May 1, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 29-year-old Michael Gingras for assaulting a peace officer. At 8:30 p.m. officers responded to a call of a man running in and out of traffic on Korah Road. Upon arrival police identified the man as the accused. The accused approached police in an aggressive manner and […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition May 4th

  04-05-2020 18:16
  
  Good Morning! Today, we have interviews with Juno Award Nominated Jeff Gunn, and John Policicchio of Community Living Algoma.  Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Christopher Oldcorn at 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 […]
  
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• Netflix/Canadian Film Centre announce four films for development initiative

  04-05-2020 18:05
  
  TORONTO — “Firecrackers” director Jasmin Mozaffari is among the filmmakers selected for the inaugural Project Development Accelerator initiative from the Canadian Film Centre and Netflix. The three-month initiative announced in 2018 offers advanced project development and workshopping support for the selected creators/projects. A total four upcoming feature projects — two French and two English-language — were chosen […]
  
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• Sault Dial-A-Ride: Revamped - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 18:03
  Sault Dial-A-Ride: Revamped  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Man faces drug-related charges

  04-05-2020 18:00 via saultstar.com
  
  A 37-year-old man is facing drug-related charges.Read More
  
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• Man Charged with Trafficking

  04-05-2020 17:56
  
  On May 2, 2020 officers with the Drug Enforcement and Crime Suppression Units arrested 37-year-old Jeffery Rinaldi for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. While performing property checks in the downtown area at 9:55 p.m. on May 2, 2020 officers observed someone riding a bicycle through the alley near Huron Street. […]
  
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• Whiteford FFA greenhouse to open Tuesday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 16:44
  Whiteford FFA greenhouse to open Tuesday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Whiteford Schools receive distance learning grant - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 16:26
  Whiteford Schools receive distance learning grant  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Living Sustainably: Tool Library can help cut emissions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 16:26
  Living Sustainably: Tool Library can help cut emissions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Construction, home sales resume Thursday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 16:26
  Construction, home sales resume Thursday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Yard and leaf collection start delayed

  04-05-2020 16:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Due to the current COVID-19 situation, residents are reminded of the 2020 schedule changes for leaf and yard waste, city landfill and household hazardous waste depot collection. Read More
  
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• City offering digital services to seniors

  04-05-2020 16:12
  
  In light on COVID-19 and physical distancing guidelines, Senior Services for the City of Sault Ste. Marie has altered its program delivery methods. Citizens aged 55+ can now access programming by telephone and video conference. “The goal of our senior services is to keep people healthy, happy, and connected to their community and each other,” […]
  
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• Celebrated In Style!

  04-05-2020 14:57
  
  Submitted by Lucy Schryer-Waters In these times of COVID-19, all celebratory plans have had to be adapted.  Such was the case for George Schryer who reached a milestone today, turning 80 years young!  George was given a surprise ‘drive-by’ parade by friends and family members this afternoon at his home in the East End and […]
  
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• MCCC postpones next round of nursing classes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 14:21
  MCCC postpones next round of nursing classes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Thank you from a letter carrier - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 14:21
  Letter: Thank you from a letter carrier  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Employment Expertise: Because everyone counts - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 14:21
  Employment Expertise: Because everyone counts  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie City Enjoys Ongoing OLG Support - Gaming Post

  04-05-2020 11:00
  Sault Ste. Marie City Enjoys Ongoing OLG Support  Gaming Post
  
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• Some seasonal businesses to reopen in Ontario today as COVID-19 spread slows

  04-05-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario will start tiptoeing back to normalcy today, allowing a small list of mostly seasonal businesses to reopen as the spread of COVID-19 slows. Premier Doug Ford announced the plan on Friday and said it should be seen as a “glimmer of hope” that the province’s efforts to stem the spread of the novel […]
  
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• Time to ‘cycle’ through some investment ideas - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 09:25
  Time to ‘cycle’ through some investment ideas  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• We Cannot Forget Flint - Blogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 09:24
  We Cannot Forget Flint - Blogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Scott Nuismer: Affairs, emotions, and why they matter - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 09:24
  Scott Nuismer: Affairs, emotions, and why they matter  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Michigan Bookshelf: Rights of Conquest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 09:24
  Michigan Bookshelf: Rights of Conquest  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Protect your relationship amid pandemic stress - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-05-2020 08:49
  Protect your relationship amid pandemic stress  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• No parking

  04-05-2020 08:07 via saultstar.com
  
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