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• Toronto Mayor Tory says early talks underway with Jays, Raps on possible return

  05-05-2020 23:42
  
  Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League Baseball’s Blue Jays and the NBA’s Raptors about a return to action as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease. Tory said the city is working with the Ontario provincial government on decision-making regarding the Raptors, and that “things […]
  
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• Home prices won’t recover from COVID for at least 2 years, CMHC says

  05-05-2020 22:45
  
  TORONTO — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. expects a prolonged period of weak real estate prices because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a return to pre-recession pricing more than two years away. The estimate by senior officials of the Crown corporation came with the release of its annual financial report. CMHC chief economist Bob Dugan said the current best-case would be a […]
  
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• 2020 Engineers Day in Sault Ste. Marie Canceled - 9 & 10 News - 9&10 News

  05-05-2020 22:22
  
  2020 Engineers Day in Sault Ste. Marie Canceled - 9 & 10 News  9&10 News
  
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• Revamp of classification system seen as key to cementing assault-style rifle ban

  05-05-2020 22:01
  
  OTTAWA — Gun-control advocates and the Trudeau government see a coming overhaul of the firearms classification system as key to cementing the recent federal move to ban assault-style rifles. The federal government outlawed a wide range of rifles last Friday, saying the guns were designed for the battlefield, not hunting or sport shooting. The ban covers […]
  
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• City prepares for eventual return to 'normal' service levels

  05-05-2020 21:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Senior management at the City of Sault Ste. Marie is beginning to discuss how it will roll out gradual openings when permitted to do so.Read More
  
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• Dupuis claims 2020 Zonta Club Young Women's Award

  05-05-2020 21:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Superior Heights Grade 12 student Daphne Dupuis is the recipient of the 2020 Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award.Read More
  
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• Verbal barrage prompts police charge

  05-05-2020 21:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Obscenities were yelled out an apartment window in Elliot Lake last Saturday . Read More
  
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• Naughty words prompt police charge

  05-05-2020 21:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Obscenities were yelled out an apartment window in Elliot Lake last Saturday . Read More
  
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• Fix on Friday to finally let moms-to-be receive CERB, Qualtrough tells MPs

  05-05-2020 21:13
  
  OTTAWA — Expecting mothers who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in March, and have since been unable to access emergency federal aid, will receive a key benefit once a fix comes into effect on Friday. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough told MPs in an email today that changes to the system would be in place […]
  
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• School boards grapple with end-of-term evaluations

  05-05-2020 20:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Ontario’s education minister has said there will be no exams for high schools students this year.Read More
  
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• Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill Re-opens for Takeout and Delivery in the Algoma Marketplace

  05-05-2020 20:32
  
  The Algoma Marketplace is excited to announce that one of the Sault’s newest eateries has re-opened for Takeout and Delivery in the Algoma Marketplace. Having only been open for several months before the COVID-19 restrictions came into effect, the restaurant was forced to temporarily close its doors as their business was built around a sit […]
  
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• PASTERNAK, Tim

  05-05-2020 20:30
  
  Peacefully at home, with his family by his side on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 53 years to Marilyn. Loving father of Mark Pasternak and Susan Pasternak. Proud grandfather of Mikhaela, Belle and Kade. Son of the late Albert and Catherine Pasternak. Dear brother of Joe Pasternak (Kathy) […]
  
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• Scientists concerned focus on COVID-19 disrupting regular health research funds

  05-05-2020 20:07
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s health research granting agency has postponed its usual funding competition due to COVID-19, sparking concern the lack of money could disrupt regular health research. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research put off its regular $275 million competition this spring to focus on delivering federal grants related to the novel coronavirus. Dr. Tarik […]
  
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• Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area Announces Local Winner of Young Women in Public Affairs Award - SaultOnline.com

  05-05-2020 20:01
  
  Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area Announces Local Winner of Young Women in Public Affairs Award  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area Announces Local Winner of Young Women in Public Affairs Award

  05-05-2020 20:01
  
  Daphne Dupuis is the recipient of the 2020 Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award. Daphne is currently a Grade 12 student at Superior Heights C&VS.  She plans to pursue a career in either Mechanical Engineering or Pediatrics. Daphne is quite involved in her school community as Student Council […]
  
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• Landlords and their business tenants should work together to meet eligibility requirements for CECRA: SSM Chamber

  05-05-2020 19:00
  
  With the arrival of May, we are another month into the COVID-19 crisis. It also means that another month of rent is now due, or past due, for many small businesses that have seen a significant drop in revenue, or perhaps have been closed for much of the past two months. In late April, the […]
  
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• NFL to release 2020 schedule on Thursday night - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-05-2020 18:56
  NFL to release 2020 schedule on Thursday night - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Girl, 14, faces murder charge in death of fellow teen in Thunder Bay

  05-05-2020 18:38
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A 14-year-old girl has been charged in the death of another teen in Thunder Bay, Ont. City police say the body of 14-year-old Kayleigh Ivall was found by a passerby early last week. Investigators later set up a tip line to help gather info on her death, the cause of which […]
  
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• Aid package to agriculture aims $252 million at multiple pressures

  05-05-2020 18:37
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government moved Tuesday to ease multiple pressures in Canada’s agriculture industry created by the COVID-19 pandemic with the promise of a $252-million aid package. The funds fall far short of the $2.6 billion request for help last month from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the money […]
  
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• Police find drugs, $53,000 in cash

  05-05-2020 17:50 via saultstar.com
  
  Narcotics and more than $53,000 in Canadian cash were seized when police stopped a speeding vehicle in Blind River on Monday.Read More
  
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• Ontario fire marshal says fire deaths up; warns against putting masks in microwave

  05-05-2020 17:30
  
  Ontario’s fire marshal says there’s been an increase in fire deaths this year as COVID-19 measures force many people to stay home and do more home cooking. Jon Pegg says there have been 51 fire fatalities between Jan. 1 and May 4, a 65 per cent increase over the same time period last year. He says 17 […]
  
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• Naverretta brings drama to Super Channel

  05-05-2020 17:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A film from the director of Looking for Angelina opens up Canadian Film Fest presented by Super Channel.Read More
  
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• Ontario reports 387 new COVID-19 cases, 61 more deaths

  05-05-2020 16:57
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 387 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 61 more deaths. That brings the provincial total to 18,310 cases, including 1,361 deaths and 12,779 resolved cases. The new provincial total is 2.2 per cent higher than the previous day, which is part of a general downward trend of late. In long-term care, where […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition May 5th

  05-05-2020 16:39
  
  This morning, we have a video about ARCH, talk about Giving Tuesday, and more of an interview with Dr. Castellani (Infectious Disease Specialist at Sault Area Hospital). 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 […]
  
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• Siblings share art with seniors

  05-05-2020 16:39 via saultstar.com
  
  A brother and sister teamed up to bring some joy to residents of Chartwell Collegiate Heights Retirement Residence.Read More
  
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• CX Solutions launches new digital mental health platform

  05-05-2020 16:36
  
  CX Solutions announces the Launch of Stay-Connected (www.stay-connected. ca), a digital mental health platform and services geared towards enabling virtual capability. TORONTO, May 5, 2020 – CX Solutions, a technology, consulting, and call centre organization, announced the introduction of the Stay-Connected™ digital mental health platform that enables practitioners and clients to connect remotely. This platform […]
  
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• Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) Central Agreement Now Ratified

  05-05-2020 16:29
  
  TORONTO — Today, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued the following statement in response to the ratification of the central agreement with the Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW), the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), and the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA). “I would like to congratulate OCEW, OPSBA and OCSTA for the […]
  
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• The Case of the Murder Hornet

  05-05-2020 16:22
  
  The arrival of the so-called Asian “murder hornet,” an invasive species to North America, with a nickname that puts “Africanized killer bees” to shame, carries fears that the giant hornet could be disastrous for European honeybee species. This supersized predator received the nickname as the giant insects can slaughter entire colonies of honeybees, though they’ve […]
  
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• Karvonen wins $72,000

  05-05-2020 16:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Adam Karvonen won a lot of green to start his spring.Read More
  
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• Adam wins record SAHF 50/50 prize

  05-05-2020 15:47
  
  On April 30th at 11am, Adam Karvonen of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won $72,322.50 in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) April electronic and online 50/50 draw. His lucky number (F-1485905) was drawn electronically, and the winner was contacted immediately. Adam received the ticket as a gift from his girlfriend. “She knows people that work […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite opens trading higher as the price of oil moves up

  05-05-2020 15:42
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance at the start of trading, helped higher by the energy sector as the price of oil climbed more than 10 per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 156.89 points at 14,901.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 288.63 points at […]
  
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• Action and Planning Needed To Promote Local Food, Prevent Hunger

  05-05-2020 15:42
  
  Policy paper outlines recommendations to governments and stakeholders to promote food security & food sovereignty More needs to be done to promote access to safe, healthy, local food according to a policy paper released jointly by the partners of the Bring Food Home Algoma Summit, which originally took place in 2019. The paper builds on […]
  
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• ELLIOTT, Barbara Marie

  05-05-2020 15:19
  
  Surrounded by her family after a long battle on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 76. Loving wife of Steve for 45 years. Beloved mother of Wanda and Leanne Chicquen (Kari). Proud grandma of Casey. Dear sister of Debbie Bartsch and Shirley Deveau (Eugene). Barbara will also be […]
  
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• Canada Emergency Business Account access should be expanded and programs extended as emergency phase continues

  05-05-2020 15:14
  
  Cash flow and mounting debt are among the biggest worries small businesses have related to COVID-19, finds a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). CFIB recommends that the federal government expand its Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program and amend other emergency programs to help small firms navigate the tough road […]
  
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• Ticket bandit sought

  05-05-2020 15:00 via saultstar.com
  
  A man with an itch for a lottery win made off with scratch tickets valued at $300.Read More
  
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• Blind River teacher writes song after Nova Scotia tragedy

  05-05-2020 14:58
  
  Mark Tarantini, a teacher and well known entertainer in Blind River wrote a song just days after the Nova Scotia tragedy. “One hand” reflects on the recent events, as it touches on gun violence and the need for mental health awareness. #strongertogether, #mentalhealthawareness, #wesupportthercmp
  
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• Driver rides with no helmet: OPP

  05-05-2020 14:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Two people on an all-terrain vehicle in Aweres Township were not wearing helmets, Ontario Provincial Police say. Read More
  
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• Pair crank up tunes in Elliot Lake

  05-05-2020 14:52 via saultstar.com
  
  Loud music played over days at an Elliot Lake residence ended up with two men charged – and their stereo and speakers seized.Read More
  
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• Millroy: Healthcare Workers Are Target Of Violence During Pandemic

  05-05-2020 14:19
  
  In Canada we revere the health-care workers who are on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19. But disturbingly, this is not the case everywhere. A story making the rounds recently showed that health-care workers in some countries have been stigmatized as vectors of contagion and as a result have been assaulted, […]
  
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• Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll

  05-05-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — As provinces start to tiptoe toward normalcy by gently lifting restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are largely happy with the pace. People in most provinces taking steps to reopen were between 60 and 70 per cent supportive of those moves, while 16 to 30 per cent would like […]
  
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• Feds to unveil emergency aid for agri-food sector hit hard by COVID-19

  05-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is expected to announce today significant, targeted financial support for farmers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement will come just as some farmers are making decisions about whether to plant crops and others are considering whether they need to cull their cattle, pigs and poultry because of the reduced capacity […]
  
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• Algoma U offers 100 remote spring/summer courses

  05-05-2020 07:22 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Algoma University will deliver all spring/summer courses remotely, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Asima Vezina, president and vice-chancellor, says in a media release the university had been developing relationships with two “strong” distance education providers.
  As part of a comprehensive strategy, and given the magnitude of the task at hand, the university’s senate delayed the start date of the term to June 1.
  Donna Rogers, provost and academic dean, says in the releas
  
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• This year it’s Ladies’ Night In

  05-05-2020 07:19 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and District can’t do its annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser so instead will support a Ladies Night In.
  The annual fundraiser would take have taken place on Thursday, May 21, but because of the COVID-19 lockdown and ban on gatherings of more than five has been cancelled this yuear..
  “Each year we look forward to hosting the Ladies Night Out event and we know that people look forward to attending in order to socialize with their friends and family
  
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• Luxurious Ladies Raffle is just in time for Mothers Day

  05-05-2020 07:17 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is selling Luxurious Ladies Raffle tickets but due to Covid-19 the draw date now is Monday, Sept. 21.
  It will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society office, 341 Trunk Rd.
  In order to proceed with the change in date the branch was required to contact all of the people who had already purchased a ticket,; all permissions have been obtained. (lic. M834480)
  • 1st Prize – Escape and Explore! Total Package Value= $4,791.
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• Chamber offers free membership to local businesses

  05-05-2020 07:14 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Effective through May 31, Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce offers a complimentary basic membership to any city business or organization not currently a full chamber member.
  “Getting connected and staying connected are imperative for businesses during these unprecedented times,” says SSMCOC CEO, Rory Ring.
  “There is a great deal of information about COVID-19 that we all have to digest on a personal level, but if you are a business person, you also have to ensure that you are
  
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• Planting Seeds for a New Normal

  05-05-2020 07:11 via saultthisweek.com
  
  The tragic loss of life and the historic economic hardships of Covid-19 have given us heroes from unanticipated walks of life, have given us opportunity to remember some forgotten life’s pleasures like spending time with our children, and have given us a glimpse of a world ready to act in unison for the good of all. Some say that Covid-19 is a watershed moment in the history of the planet – more far-reaching than 911 and more challenging than the World Wars.
  There have been many expr
  
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• Plants are the new toilet paper!

  05-05-2020 07:00 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I’m sure everyone was as disappointed as I was when Premier Ford announced last week that garden centres and nurseries could open on May 4 with curbside pick up and delivery only.
  I do understand the need for caution but we were hoping for better news.
  Unfortunately following the televised news report, there were many other interviews that focused on garden centre owners stating how happy they were to be opening. Most of those reports totally missed the part about customers not being allow
  
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• Health-care workers harassed in some countries

  05-05-2020 06:58 via saultthisweek.com
  
  In Canada we revere the health-care workers who are on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19.
  But disturbingly, this is not the case everywhere.
  A story making the rounds recently showed that health-care workers in some countries have been stigmatized as vectors of contagion and as a result have been assaulted, abused and ostracized.
  Many who travel to work on public transportation are no longer able to do so in hospital garb because of fear of being attacked.
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• Sault’s craft breweries weathering the storm

  05-05-2020 06:52 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Local breweries feel the pinch of reduced sales caused by closures of restaurant dining rooms, but feel confident they’ll pull out well, once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
  Because of its reliance on bar and restaurant sales, Northern Superior Brewing has felt a clear blow to its sales.
  “Our business model is very dependent on restaurants and bars being open, and more importantly customers being at the restaurants and bars. Even opening at half capacities will have an impact on ho
  
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• Home learning works out for parents and ADSB

  05-05-2020 06:50 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Struggles at all levels continue but, overall, Algoma District School Board and local parents feel the current home learning system works reasonably well.
  In its report from the April 28 board meeting, ADSB said its “continuity of learning plan” uses a “tiered model approach,” with individual schools and educators tailoring communications and supports based on student needs.
  For students from kindergarten through Grade 8, weekly learning activities are delivered to parent
  
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