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• One person in custody in Sault Ste. Marie following McNabb Street incident - CTV News

  13-05-2020 23:43
  
  One person in custody in Sault Ste. Marie following McNabb Street incident  CTV News
  
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• HILL, Laureena Margaret

  13-05-2020 23:31
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Leslie Sewell, Paul Johnson, Bill Mullins-Johnson, and Darrell Johnson. Proud Gramma to Jean, John (Faye), late Valin, Chase, Darby, Taylor, Wade, and Brandon; Great Gramma Valin, Brian and Savannah. Dear sister of Rod Sewell, […]
  
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• RATHBONE, Charles Lambert

  13-05-2020 23:29
  
  Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May, 12, 2020 at the age of 55. Beloved son of the late Charles and Elaine Rathbone. Loving brother of Glenn Rathbone, Leslie Rathbone and Linda Rathbone. Charles will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A private visitation was held at the Arthur Funeral Home […]
  
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• Green energy 'isn't what it seemed'

  13-05-2020 23:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Jeff Gibbs is being cruel to be kind to environmentalists.
  His directing debut, Planet of the Humans, punctures a big hole in green energy. Read More
  
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• UPDATE: Active Police Presence on McNabb

  13-05-2020 23:18
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising that there is no longer an active police presence in the 900 block of McNabb Street. The occurrence was resolved without incident. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising that there is an active police presence at a location north of the 900 block of McNabb […]
  
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• Active Police Presence on McNabb

  13-05-2020 23:18
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising that there is an active police presence at a location north of the 900 block of McNabb Street. At this time they urge the public to avoid the area and further details will be released as they become available.
  
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• NDP calls for universal sick-leave benefits as people return to work

  13-05-2020 21:56
  
  OTTAWA — All Canadians need access to two weeks of sick-leave benefits as provinces start moving to reopen their economies while fighting COVID-19, and the federal government should pay for it, the federal New Democrats say. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Wednesday that workers without sick leave who are put back on the job during the pandemic will be left […]
  
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• Multiple sheds burn after a grass fire spreads in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  13-05-2020 21:52
  
  Multiple sheds burn after a grass fire spreads in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV News
  
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• PM wants answers from China, other countries on early days of COVID-19

  13-05-2020 21:46
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are many questions for countries, particularly China, around the origins of COVID-19 and how they reacted in the early days of the pandemic. At the same time, Trudeau told a daily news briefing, the spread of the virus requires a global, co-ordinated response. He emphasized that countries […]
  
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• Timmins’s first legal cannabis store opens

  13-05-2020 21:45 via saultstar.com
  
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• Four ‘crying’ kittens found in dumpster

  13-05-2020 21:23 via saultstar.com
  
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• FedNor, CFDC gets $49.5 million in emergency aid to help businesses

  13-05-2020 21:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Almost $1 billion in emergency aid will be available to small businesses through Canada’s six regional economic development agencies to help businesses that don’t qualify for other emergency programs.Read More
  
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• Roads, trails and waterways will be patrolled this week into the long weekend

  13-05-2020 21:16
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise the public that the 2020 Canada Road Safety Week Initiative begins today, Tuesday May 12, 2020 and will end on Monday May 18, 2020. The OPP’s focus is the “Big Four” which includes: Impaired driving Seat belt compliance Aggressive driving Distracted driving. Whether you’re operating a […]
  
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• Sudbury slowly beginning to reopen

  13-05-2020 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
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• COVID-19: FedNor launches Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support local economies

  13-05-2020 20:48
  
  Businesses across Northern Ontario unable to access existing relief measures can now apply for funding under new initiative May 13, 2020 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for businesses and their employees. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]
  
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• Fire Services Responds to Grass Fire on Third Line West

  13-05-2020 20:31
  
  On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Service crews were called to reported grass fire in the west-end area of the city. Shortly before 11:00 a.m., fire crews responded to a grass fire in the 1600 block of Third Line West. The fire spread to multiple adjacent shed structures. Crews were able to […]
  
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• Aggressive driver hits truck in Wawa

  13-05-2020 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
  A southwestern Ontario man bolted when he rear-ended a vehicle on Highway 17 in Wawa after passing other vehicles unsafely in the area on Tuesday afternoon.Read More
  
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• Sault High joins NMFL’s Legends Division this fall - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 20:01
  Sault High joins NMFL’s Legends Division this fall  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• OPP seize drugs valued at $150,000

  13-05-2020 19:47 via saultstar.com
  
  Drugs valued at about $150,000 were allegedly found when police stopped a vehicle south of Wawa on Tuesday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Trudeau cites uncertainty around pandemic as reason for budget delay

  13-05-2020 19:31
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t saying when his government will provide a budget or fiscal update, citing economic uncertainty around COVID-19. The government’s first budget since the fall election wasn’t delivered in late March as originally planned when the House of Commons went on an extended hiatus as a result of the pandemic. Trudeau says […]
  
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• Methods to help fight quarantine fatigue - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 19:11
  Methods to help fight quarantine fatigue  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Why Toilet Paper? - Blogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 18:47
  Why Toilet Paper? - Blogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Teriyaki Madness restaurant opens amid COVID-19 - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 18:47
  Teriyaki Madness restaurant opens amid COVID-19 - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Pelosi is the epitome of hypocrisy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 18:47
  Pelosi is the epitome of hypocrisy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Be aware of surroundings and build on positives - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 18:47
  Be aware of surroundings and build on positives  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Tick season quickly approaching, what Michiganders should know - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 18:26
  Tick season quickly approaching, what Michiganders should know  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Barking out orders

  13-05-2020 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Two dogs look on as firefighters wrap up responding to a grass fire in the 1600 block of Third Line West late Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• Chris Oldcorn Show – May 12th

  13-05-2020 17:40
  
  On the show, Chris recaps the City Council meeting which included Vikings and Kinsmen. A new poll shows Canadians stressed about COVID-19. Quebec schools reopen, but is it safe? 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 […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Rule of law at risk - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 17:28
  Weatherford cartoon: Rule of law at risk  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 329 new COVID-19 cases, 40 more deaths

  13-05-2020 16:56
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 329 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 40 more deaths. That brings the province to a total of 21,236 cases, including 1,765 deaths and 15,845 cases that have been resolved. The new cases represent an increase of 1.6 per cent over the previous day. Hospitalizations dropped slightly, along with the numbers of people in intensive care and on […]
  
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• Special Report – AM Edition May 13th

  13-05-2020 16:10
  
  Good Morning! Today, we talk about road closures, a Stats Can new graduates survey, and an interview with Algoma Family Services.  Join Colette Linden and Christopher Oldcorn at 1PM for continuing Special Reports amid the COVID-19 Crisis. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Colette on Twitter and Instagram Stay tuned for more news from […]
  
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• Beckerman column: Buzz off - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 16:09
  Beckerman column: Buzz off  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Student centre gets overhaul at Algoma U

  13-05-2020 15:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University Students’ Union will spend about $1 million to renovate its nearly 20-year-old student centre and add an equity and diversity centre to help at-risk students.Read More
  
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• Protect Yourself From Health Care Related Scams

  13-05-2020 15:42
  
  (ORILLIA, ON) – As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) say increasing health care-related scams are targeting unsuspecting, innocent victims to extort money and, in particular, personal information. OPP Anti-Rackets HFIU warns Ontario residents to remain vigilant for scams related to […]
  
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• Toronto woman charged with mischief after allegedly spitting on bank machine

  13-05-2020 13:55
  
  Toronto police say they’ve arrested a woman for allegedly spitting, coughing and wiping her saliva on a bank machine. Police say the incident happened just after 5:30 a.m. on April 30 when the woman first entered the bank. Investigators say staff found out about the incident at 9 a.m. and provided police with surveillance images. […]
  
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• Fish fry runs Friday

  13-05-2020 13:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Moose Family Centre hosts a fish fry on Friday. Read More
  
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• Feds to unveil details of $1 billion in regional aid for small businesses

  13-05-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government will disclose details today of nearly $1 billion in emergency aid to be doled out to small businesses through its six regional economic development agencies. The government announced several weeks ago the creation of a new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund but did not reveal much in the way of detail, apart from […]
  
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• My Take: Campground rules can be reasonable - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 09:21
  My Take: Campground rules can be reasonable - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• My Take: Advocating change a patriotic exercise - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 09:21
  My Take: Advocating change a patriotic exercise - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• BDs Johnson named to MHSAA council - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2020 09:21
  BDs Johnson named to MHSAA council  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

  13-05-2020 03:48
  
  OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has authorized the first COVID-19 serological test for use in the country to detect antibodies specific to the virus. DiaSorin, an Italian multinational biotechnology company, had developed the LIAISON test that was also recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a statement Tuesday, Health Canada says it […]
  
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• McMILLAN, Susan Marie (Mommzy)

  13-05-2020 00:04
  
  Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital, with her family by her side on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 61. Beloved daughter of the late Carl and Violet McMillan. Loving mother of Edward Petts, Jennifer Petts, Victoria Petts and Andrew Petts. Proud Grandmother of Connor and Diamond. Dear sister of Carol, David […]
  
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• BOLTON, Heather Marlene (nee McLeod)

  13-05-2020 00:02
  
  Peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS with her husband at her side. Beloved wife of Louis Lacoursiere. Loving mother of the late Maybeline McLeod, Jennifer McLeod-Wonch and Sarah Bolton. Proud grandma of Lily and Fay Melodie. Daughter of the late Fred and Arlene McLeod. Dear sister of […]
  
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