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• VANDERBURG, Kyle Nelson

  01-06-2020 23:59
  
  It is with great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of our cherished Kyle at the tender age of 25. Born with a posse, he leaves his broken hearted triplet brothers Josho and Andrew, and loving parents Eric and Sharon Vanderburg. Kyle was adored by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Kyle was a confident young […]
  
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• Student defies odds for college career

  01-06-2020 23:40 via saultstar.com
  
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• Passengers and employees at Pearson airport must now wear masks ‘at all times’

  01-06-2020 23:16
  
  Toronto’s Pearson international airport says passengers and airport employees must now wear masks or face coverings “at all times,” part of a bundle of new policies effective today to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Greater Toronto Airport Authority, which operates Canada’s largest airport, says access to terminals is restricted to passengers who are travelling that day. Friends and family […]
  
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• Beijing could bar exit of dual Canadians from Hong Kong amid protests: lawyer

  01-06-2020 23:07
  
  OTTAWA — A Canadian legal activist is warning the federal government to grant asylum to democracy activists in Hong Kong and expanded settlement to those with links to Canada before China prevents them from leaving. The warning came Monday from Avvy Go, the director of the Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, which has already […]
  
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• The Mom Stop column: Beach break really refreshes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 23:00
  The Mom Stop column: Beach break really refreshes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Raptors guard VanVleet says people ‘fed up’ with racism and discrimination

  01-06-2020 22:29
  
  TORONTO — Fred VanVleet says people in the United States are reaching a boiling point after hundreds of years of racism. The Toronto Raptors guard was asked Monday what he thought of the protests happening in major cities across the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He was killed after a police […]
  
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• ‘Interesting to see where all this leads’

  01-06-2020 22:17 via saultstar.com
  
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• Two Charged During Traffic Stop

  01-06-2020 22:11
  
  On May 30, 2020 officers with the Crime Suppression Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 28-year-old Robert Bell and 28-year-old Brandon Rowat during a traffic stop. At 1:24 a.m. officers observed a truck travelling on Parliament Street fail to stop at a stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted. Mr. Bell was a rear passenger […]
  
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• Lake Superior State University Approves New Five Year Strategic Plan

  01-06-2020 22:08
  
  Lake Superior State University Board of Trustees approved the new five year Strategic Plan during a special board meeting on April 24, 2020. This new plan focuses on an overall theme of Superior Education.  Superior Experience.  Superior You. During the fall 2019 University Convocation, President Rodney Hanley challenged the LSSU community to think strategically about […]
  
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• How mobile phones could help trace the spread of COVID infections

  01-06-2020 22:07
  
  TORONTO — As provinces begin to reopen their economies, there’s a movement afoot to use mobile phones to alert health authorities to new cases that could lead to future outbreaks. Health authorities say that containment of the pandemic will depend on quick identification and monitoring of people who have been in close contact with someone infected with the coronavirus, a process known as contact […]
  
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• Planned electrical service interruption for parts of Garden River

  01-06-2020 22:04
  
  Algoma Power is advising of a planned electrical services interruption for customers on Anishinawabe Point Drive and a portion of Bay Street in Garden River First Nation on Wednesday, June 3rd. The interruption is required to facilitate a pole replacement with the duration estimated to last about two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. […]
  
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• City encourages safe, regional approach to reopening economy

  01-06-2020 21:58 via saultstar.com
  
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• ZARECHNEY, Beverley Jane

  01-06-2020 21:57
  
  Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving wife of 40 years to John. Loving mother of Helen Bellerive (Rheal), Catherine Lapointe and Peggy Thomas (Curtis). Proud grand-mother of Michael (Katriina), Monique (Steve), Amie (Mike), Yvonne (Matt), Renee (Pat) and Tyler (Sara); great-grand-mother […]
  
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• CARTER, Ruth Miriam

  01-06-2020 21:55
  
  Peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the age of 80. Beloved daughter of the late Peter and Mildred Smith. Cherished mother of the late Cora Marttinen, late Debbie Craig, Brian Craig, Tally Dziergas (Chester) and Rebecca Flynn (Daniel). Proud grandma of 15 and great grandma of 14. Dear sister of the […]
  
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• More than One Million Dollars Siphoned from Sudbury Firm

  01-06-2020 21:53
  
  Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged two Sudbury area residents following a fraud investigation. A small engine manufacturing, exporting and service business discovered a series of financial irregularities over a number of years that resulted in losses totalling more than one million dollars. Allegations of funds having been embezzled from the company were brought […]
  
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• RICHICHI, Lina

  01-06-2020 21:38
  
  1926 to 2020 ~ Peacefully, on May 29, 2020 our beautiful mother was reunited with her soulmate and beloved husband for eternity and is now our special guardian angel. Predeceased by her devoted husband of 63 years Giovannino in 2016. Forever loved by her daughter Silvana Gioia (Eugene), and sons Carmine ( Susan) and Domenic […]
  
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• QUICK, Sharon Leigh

  01-06-2020 21:28
  
  September 25, 1940 to May 31, 2020 – Died at home suddenly at the age of 79. Loving wife for 59 years of Keith. Will be forever missed by her children William “Bill”, Laura Sauer (Harry) and Patricia Quick (Colin). Treasured Grandmother of Justine (Josh), Jessica and Taylor. Great Grandmother of Kaleb and Kameron. Survived […]
  
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• SNIDER, Dr. Harvey Robert

  01-06-2020 21:17
  
  It is with profound sadness the family announce the death of Harvey. While sudden, he passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Tuesday, May 26 2020. Beloved husband and best friend of Christine Hill Snider (late Joan). Adored father of Mark Snider (Sarah) and Karen (Ceilidh) Snider (Tim). Much loved by Christopher Hill (Natasha), […]
  
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• Woman Charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

  01-06-2020 20:45
  
  On May 31, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 19-year-old Brooke Bouchard for possession of property obtained by crime. On May 13, 2020 police received a complaint of patio furniture being taken from a residence in the 700 block of Second Line West. Police attended and spoke to the accused. It was discovered the furniture […]
  
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• Province Says New Electrical Rate 12.8 cents per Kilowatt Hour

  01-06-2020 19:24
  
  The Ontario government announced that it will continue to support provincial electricity consumers by providing stability and greater customer choice, while helping those struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Details of the new programs were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, […]
  
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• Volunteer mask makers taking Chippewa County by storm - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 19:02
  Volunteer mask makers taking Chippewa County by storm  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police lay charge in weekend homicide at Thunder Bay hotel

  01-06-2020 18:52
  
  THUNDER BAY, Ont. — A 36-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a weekend homicide at a hotel in Thunder Bay, Ont. City police say they were called to the Midtown Inn on Saturday night and found a 29-year-old man from British Columbia at the scene. The man was taken to hospital where he […]
  
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• Quebec reopens malls, nail salons tattoo parlours outside Montreal area

  01-06-2020 18:44
  
  MONTREAL — Many services and business across Quebec reopened on Monday after several weeks of pandemic-induced shutdowns. Daycares are now open in the greater Montreal area and in the administrative region of Joliette, a town about 65 kilometres northeast. Courthouses across the province were also permitted to reopen gradually, starting Monday, with limited seating capacity and Plexiglas barriers protecting […]
  
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• Sault College’s Waterfront Adventure Centre to Remain Closed this Season

  01-06-2020 18:21
  
  Sault College regrets to announce that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has made the difficult decision to not open the Waterfront Adventure Centre in any capacity this summer. Although the College is disappointed, this decision was made in the best interests of both our staff and our community as a whole. “The Waterfront […]
  
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• Sturgis class of 2020 marks graduation with parade - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 18:16
  Sturgis class of 2020 marks graduation with parade  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Hillsdale man holds solo protest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 18:16
  Hillsdale man holds solo protest  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Local Author’s Inspiration Behind Children’s Book

  01-06-2020 16:54
  
  In a recent interview done with SaultOnline, Jennifer Barone, local author to two children’s books Goose on a Roof and Snowflake Snowflake, shares her inspiration behind each of her books. The inspiration behind Goose on the Roof came to Jennifer one day when she saw a real goose on the top of her father’s garage […]
  
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• Ontario reports 404 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths

  01-06-2020 16:40
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 404 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 10 more deaths. That brings the province to a total of 28,263 cases — an increase of 1.5 per cent over the previous day. It includes 2,276 deaths and 22,153 cases that have been resolved. Hospitalizations and the number of people on ventilators remained […]
  
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• FedNor supports tourism sector for National Tourism Week

  01-06-2020 15:59 via saultstar.com
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for small businesses and their employees across Northern Ontario. These businesses are at the heart of so many communities, as a source of local jobs – and local pride.Read More
  
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• GHC Enhancing Visitor Protocols

  01-06-2020 15:49
  
  The Group Health Centre is pleased with the recent Ontario Ministry of Health announcement allowing health care providers to ramp up non-essential services and programs. At this time, virtual visits remain the safest appointment type.  To accommodate more in-person appointments, Group Health Centre is enhancing its visitor protocols, including with regard to screening and waiting […]
  
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• Investment Canada review of Cineplex takeover by Cineworld extended to June 15

  01-06-2020 14:44
  
  TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says the Investment Canada Act review of its deal to be acquired by Cineworld Group has been extended to June 15. The review period had been set to end today. The deadline to complete the $2.8-billion sale of the company to Cineworld is June 30. The deal is subject to several […]
  
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• Tom Treece: Condemning brutal behavior of all kinds - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 14:19
  Tom Treece: Condemning brutal behavior of all kinds  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Condemning brutal behavior of all kinds - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  01-06-2020 14:19
  Condemning brutal behavior of all kinds  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Federal government support for local tourism in Northern Ontario communities

  01-06-2020 13:58
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for small businesses and their employees across Northern Ontario. These businesses are at the heart of so many communities, as a source of local jobs – and local pride. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, which is why the Government of Canada has implemented […]
  
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• ‘I wanted to try and make it come alive’

  01-06-2020 12:30 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses

  01-06-2020 10:10
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is temporarily amending its labour laws to help businesses avoid permanently laying off workers and paying out severance, which could send some into bankruptcy during the pandemic. The government is expected to announce today that it will amend the Employment Standards Act, which requires businesses to terminate employees who have been laid off for 13 […]
  
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