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• Higher anxiety levels in region noted during pandemic: Official

  08-05-2020 23:54 via saultstar.com
  
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• Huron Shores council goes virtual during COVID-19

  08-05-2020 23:35 via saultstar.com
  
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• City of Sault Ste. Marie launches online programming for seniors - CTV News

  08-05-2020 22:41
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie launches online programming for seniors  CTV News
  
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• Pandemic hits Wawa woman twice as hard

  08-05-2020 22:18 via saultstar.com
  
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• Council support sought to explore new Kinsmen Centre concept

  08-05-2020 21:21 via saultstar.com
  
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• Council asked for funds to explore new Kinsmen Centre concept

  08-05-2020 21:21 via saultstar.com
  
  City council will be asked Monday to approve providing funding from FutureSSM to conduct a feasibility study and initial design concept for a new Kinsmen Centre which could serve as an outdoor recreation hub.Read More
  
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• Ontario Supports Job Creators as People Start Returning to Work

  08-05-2020 19:56
  
  Government continues to prepare for the next stages of reopening the economy TORONTO — As people gradually begin returning to work, the Ontario government continues preparing for the next phase of restarting the provincial economy through the implementation of its Framework for Reopening our Province. At the same time, the government has been supporting struggling business […]
  
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• Stimulus funding expected to help communities rise from COVID-19

  08-05-2020 19:47 via saultstar.com
  
  All three levels of government are committing to do their part to help the Sault Ste. Marie economy bounce back from COVID-19.Read More
  
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• Superior Forensic Engineering expanded to the Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 18:41
  Superior Forensic Engineering expanded to the Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Heritage Canada outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support

  08-05-2020 18:17
  
  OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault is offering more details on which Canadian arts and culture organizations will benefit from $500 million of COVID-19 government support. The funding, and how the money will be distributed, comes after the federal government first announced the temporary relief plan in mid-April. Nearly $327 million will be handed out by the heritage department […]
  
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• Granlund cartoon: V-E Day 75th anniversary - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 17:45
  Granlund cartoon: V-E Day 75th anniversary  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ol’55 Tattoo Co. introducing a FREE Covid Care Pack

  08-05-2020 17:09
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: In a recent article posted to SaultOnline, Ol’55 Tattoo Co. owner Josh Smithers has turned his hobby of 3D printing into helping give back to the community by 3D printing ear guards, mask frames and touchless button pushers. During the interview, Smithers explains what is in his FREE Covid care packs, he […]
  
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• The Chris Oldcorn Show

  08-05-2020 16:18
  
  On the show, Chris talks about the CFL bailout, problems at meatpacking plants, and the blue plates are gone. Chris discusses if you are at high-risk for COVID-19? Also, what happens to international students? Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Listen to Chris Oldcorn’s daily podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts Watch The […]
  
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• Air Canada restarts Sault service

  08-05-2020 16:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Air Canada will resume service between Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie in late June. Read More
  
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• Cold Mother’s Day Weekend – Not That Unusual For The Sault

  08-05-2020 16:00
  
  While other areas of Northern Ontario actually saw accumulating snow yesterday, Sault Ste. Marie will basically just have to deal with some cold temperatures this Mother’s Day weekend. The colder than usual Spring weather is courtesy a chunk of cold arctic air that has wrapped around a low pressure system. As that low pressure system […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition May 8th

  08-05-2020 15:50
  
  This morning, we discuss the great weather coming for this weekend. Doesn’t everyone want snow in May? Dani interviews Patrick Connolly of the United Way. Chris dispels some myths about COVID-19 and Ontario beginning to allow hospitals to restart surgeries and other procedures.  Join Colette Linden, Dani Dupuis, and Christopher Oldcorn at 1PM for continuing […]
  
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• Rainbow Camp suspends 2020 sessions

  08-05-2020 15:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Rainbow Camp won’t offer its summer program because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance

  08-05-2020 15:01
  
  OTTAWA — A quick look at April employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 13.0 per cent (7.8) Employment rate: 52.1 per cent (58.5) Participation rate: 59.8 per cent (63.5) Number unemployed: 2,418,300 (1,547,000) Number working: 16,184,900 (18,178,700) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 27.2 per cent (16.8) Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 10.8 per […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says nearly two million jobs lost in April

  08-05-2020 14:53
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost almost two million jobs in April, a record high, as the closure of non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19 forced businesses to shutter temporarily. The loss of 1,993,800 comes on top of more than one million jobs lost in March, and millions more having their hours and incomes slashed. Statistics […]
  
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• Check out these upcoming SSM Chamber of Commerce Webinars

  08-05-2020 14:47
  
  First Aid Training During COVID-19 – Zoom Webinar, Tuesday, May 12th Do you have staff with first aid certifications? Join us as we discuss: What’s happening with First Aid training during COVID-19 WSIB requirements accommodations for certificates that have expired or are expiring online training options during COVID-19 services offered by St. John Ambulance, including […]
  
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• Parking lot hit-and-runs jump: POLICE

  08-05-2020 14:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Drivers spooked by the COVID-19 pandemic may explain a spike in hit-and-run collisions in parking lots in recent weeks.Read More
  
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• FROLICH, Jeffery Travis

  08-05-2020 14:29
  
  With great sorrow we announce the passing of Jeffrey on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the age 50. He will be sadly missed by his family Tiffany and Connor Buonomo. Father of Krystin, Kelsy, Karlie, Kaycee. Son of Ron Frolich (late Darlene), brother of Lonnie (Sarah), Adam (Allissia) and Ryan. Remembered by his coffee buddy […]
  
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• ROSS, James Eugene

  08-05-2020 14:27
  
  June 10, 1936 to May 6, 2020 ~ Passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord, Wednesday May 6, 2020 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Joan for 59 years. Loved father of Shelly Amato (Henry), Albert (Bobbi Jo), Spencer (Sandra), Duane (Donna) and Katrina (Marc). Grandfather of Adam and Aaron, Connor and […]
  
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• Hydro One reports $225M first-quarter profit, up from $171 million a year ago

  08-05-2020 14:26
  
  TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported a first-quarter profit of $225 million, down from a profit of $171 million a year ago. The power utility says the profit amounted to 38 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a profit of 29 cents per diluted share a year ago. Revenue totalled […]
  
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• Joint Statement Issued By Our Elected Officials

  08-05-2020 13:44
  
  For months we have been doing everything in our power to combat COVID-19. Collectively, we have been working tirelessly and have made great sacrifices in the effort to flatten the curve so that we can overcome this pandemic. Our three levels of government have come together to protect the health and safety of the citizens […]
  
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• Lake State University announces fall semester dates

  08-05-2020 13:20
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH: Lake Superior State University announced May 8, that in addition to planning for face-to-face instruction for Fall 2020 they are also adjusting the academic calendar. Instead of beginning classes on August 24th, instruction will commence on Monday, August 10th and the semester will conclude prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. As the […]
  
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• St. Clair Twp. golf course set for a safe opening

  08-05-2020 13:01 via saultthisweek.com
  
  St. Clair Township council has voted in favour of caution when opening of the municipality’s St. Clair Parkway Golf Course. Read More
  
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• Peter MacKay suggests Magnitsky Act should be used against China for COVID-19

  08-05-2020 10:10
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative leadership hopeful Peter MacKay is calling for use of the Magnitsky Act if specific individuals in China can be identified as having suppressed information related to COVID-19 A full inquiry, perhaps an international one, into how the novel coronavirus turned into a pandemic is required, MacKay told supporters. “We need to invoke existing […]
  
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• Adequacy of federal emergency aid measures to be tested by jobless numbers

  08-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — The adequacy of federal emergency benefits to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis is bound to come under scrutiny today as the country gets the first real glimpse of the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic. Statistics Canada is to release the jobless numbers for April — the first full month in which […]
  
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• Local establishments open right now - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 09:00
  Local establishments open right now  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Today’s Workout column: Wood chop focuses on midsection - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 08:35
  Today’s Workout column: Wood chop focuses on midsection  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Streams to check out: Comedy stand-up specials - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 08:35
  Streams to check out: Comedy stand-up specials  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Either way, Trump wins - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 06:38
  Letter: Either way, Trump wins - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dundee Schools 5/28/2020 Transportation bids - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 06:38
  Dundee Schools 5/28/2020 Transportation bids - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Backyard hacks you can try this spring - Real Estate - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 06:22
  Backyard hacks you can try this spring - Real Estate  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Biden uses virtual events to target battleground Florida - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 02:21
  Biden uses virtual events to target battleground Florida  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Suspicious death probed

  08-05-2020 01:20 via saultstar.com
  
  A suspicious death at a downtown residence is being probed by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. A cruiser was parked outside 37 Hughes St., on Thursday afternoon. Yellow tape marked off the property. “In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, minimal details are being released at this time,” spokesperson Lincoln Louttit told The Sault Star. The two-and-a-half storey residence is six doors north of 142 Albert St. E., scene of two slayings in the last nine years. Todd Petr
  
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• Bishop for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie leaving after being appointed archbishop - BayToday

  08-05-2020 00:30
  
  Bishop for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie leaving after being appointed archbishop  BayToday
  
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• Groups tackle stress during uncertain times - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-05-2020 00:01
  Groups tackle stress during uncertain times  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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