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• Another Big Winner From Elliot Lake!

  21-07-2020 22:41
  
  Rene Lalande of Elliot Lake is $50,000 richer after winning with INSTANT SONIC MULTIPLIER (Game #2190). Rene, a 67-year old married father of one, believes that this ticket really was ‘the luck of the draw’, as he had let the cashier pick it out for him. “My wife was beside me when I uncovered the […]
  
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• Fire Services Responds to Gas Leak Downtown

  21-07-2020 22:33
  
  On Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, Sault Ste. Marie fire crews responded to a call of a natural gas leak in the 700 block of Bay Street. The report of the gas the leak came in shortly after 3:00p.m.. Sault Ste. Marie Fire crews along with Sault Ste. Marie Police Services were on scene and secured […]
  
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• Champs crowned in four divisions at Sault Invitational - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 22:28
  Champs crowned in four divisions at Sault Invitational  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• NPI think tank criticized for report of Northern passenger rail service

  21-07-2020 21:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A recently released Northern Policy Institute report suggests that regularly scheduled passenger train service in Northern Ontario may not be economically feasible. Read More
  
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• New tour train building approved for tax increment rebate program

  21-07-2020 21:24 via saultstar.com
  
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• Patient visitation resumes at Elliot Lake hospital

  21-07-2020 21:02 via saultstar.com
  
  As Ontario transitions into Phase 3 of its reopening plan, St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake will resume limited visitation for all patients starting Monday. Read More
  
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• West Nipissing no longer on 'outside'

  21-07-2020 20:47 via saultstar.com
  
  With the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit mandating the use of face coverings on Friday, West Nipissing council has put aside its own proposed bylaw on the issue. Read More
  
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• What's Today's Special?

  21-07-2020 20:38 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario Unveils New Innovative Approach to Building Long-Term Care Homes Faster

  21-07-2020 19:31
  
  MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government announced a new innovative Accelerated Build Pilot Program that will enable the construction of two new long-term care homes in Mississauga in a matter of months, not years. By working with Trillium Health Partners and Infrastructure Ontario, the province intends to add up to 640 new long-term care beds by […]
  
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• Special Report – July 21st

  21-07-2020 18:49
  
  On today’s show, Dani Dupuis is back co-hosting with Christopher Oldcorn. They talk about Terry Sheehan saying there are no exceptions for LSSU, Huron Shores fire ban lifted, a City Employee positive for COVID-19, and the Thunderbirds add a new forward. Join Dani Dupuis and Christopher Oldcorn on weekdays at 8AM and 1PM for Special […]
  
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• Tinsley column: Bearing fruit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 18:29
  Tinsley column: Bearing fruit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• New Completion Date Set For Civic Centre Upgrades

  21-07-2020 17:54
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE: The $6.9 million repairs to the Civic Centre windows and cladding on the exterior of City Hall is set to see completion by December 2020. Since the project began in June 2018, it has had some setbacks that have resulted in what would have been a 14 month project that is now […]
  
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• A Seasonal Sunny Day, Showers Return Overnight

  21-07-2020 17:39
  
  Here is your ONNtv Weather Minute for Tuesday July 21, 2020. Make sure to watch Special Report Monday to Friday at 8am & 1pm for your local news updates and weather with Daniel Laprade.
  
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• DEMERS, Dianne Gail

  21-07-2020 17:31
  
  Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 63. Cherished mother of Robert Raymo, Richard Raymo, Adam Raymo, Nicholas Raymo and Shawn Carter. Loving nana of Cherish, Emmelia, Payton, Aiden, Orion, Felicity and Anastasia. Predeceased by her parents Clifford and Marion Hamelin. Dear sister of the late Larry, Danny, […]
  
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• Public washrooms, visitor centres reopen at Sault Ste. Marie Canal, Fort St. Joseph - SooToday

  21-07-2020 17:27
  
  Public washrooms, visitor centres reopen at Sault Ste. Marie Canal, Fort St. Joseph  SooToday
  
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• ONNtv Virtual Townhall: Mandatory Masks on July 23, 1 PM

  21-07-2020 16:45
  
  Last Friday, Algoma Public Health’s Mandatory Mask policy took effect. Many people have firm opinions about the mask policy. We have approached local politicians and organizations with a vested interest in the policy.  Our journalists and the public have many unanswered questions. On Thursday, July 23 at 1 pm (EST), you get your chance to […]
  
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• YMCA Slated For Reopening on Wednesday

  21-07-2020 16:15
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA is preparing for its reopening on Wednesday. The YMCA has spent the last couple of months preparing for this re-opening to ensure health and safety protocols and procedures are put in place to keep members and staff safe. At this point in time, only current Y members or those looking […]
  
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• MCQUARRIE, Joanna Ellen

  21-07-2020 16:04
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 58 years to Ronald McQuarrie. Loving mother of Debbie, Ken (Celine) and Doug (Grace). Grandmother of Courteney and Aaron; great-grandmother of Oaklee. Sister of Linda King (late Butch) and Marilyn McLiesh. Nanna to many, […]
  
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• New Bronco provides spark for local Ford dealers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 15:15
  New Bronco provides spark for local Ford dealers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police concerned for missing man’s well-being

  21-07-2020 13:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance to locate a 31-year-old man. Read More
  
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• Op-ed:  Anti-rail report flawed and counterproductive

  21-07-2020 13:37
  
  The Northern Policy Institute (NPI) recently published a report titled “The Thin Case for Passenger Rail in Ontario’s Northern Regions” which has left me in a state a profound dismay and disappointment. It contains some very misleading information and does little to improve sustainable transportation options desired by Northerners. The document in question attempts to […]
  
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• Missing Person Trevor Mills

  21-07-2020 13:34
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance to locate 31-year-old Trevor Mills. He was last seen this morning at 7:00 a.m. on July 20, 2020 driving a light blue Jeep. Police are concerned for his well-being. We are told Mr. Mills is significantly thinner than in the picture provided. He is […]
  
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• Elliot Lake Woman Wins $250,000

  21-07-2020 13:31
  
  Historic, tattoo, and confetti were only some of the words that Sarah-Lynn Pearse of Elliot Lake revealed on her INSTANT CROSSWORD DELUXE (Game #2173) ticket to win a $250,000 top prize. Sarah, a 31-year old mom of two, discovered her win at home surround by her friends. “The last four letters I scratched came together […]
  
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• Crime Stoppers: 3 Fraud Suspects

  21-07-2020 13:28
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting your assistance in identifying several suspects involved in an incident of fraud. On June 26, 2020, the victim’s wallet was reported stolen with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. The wallet contained identification and bank cards that were used at several different locations including […]
  
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• Millroy: Not Wearing a Mask, Shows Disrespect to Your Fellow Citizens

  21-07-2020 13:25
  
  Although Algoma Public Health’s policy mandating the wearing of masks when entering local businesses may not have the force of law behind it, it nevertheless seems to be getting the desired effect. On Friday, the day the policy went into effect, I never saw a person, employee or customer, without a mask on my visits […]
  
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• Berlin Township 6/22/2020 meeting synopsis - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 09:14
  Berlin Township 6/22/2020 meeting synopsis - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Msgr. Jolicoeur to lead Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie until new bishop's appointment - Sudbury.com

  21-07-2020 09:00
  
  Msgr. Jolicoeur to lead Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie until new bishop's appointment  Sudbury.com
  
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• Fire damages Casco Township home - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 09:00
  Fire damages Casco Township home  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ramsey column: People need to hear success stories - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-07-2020 08:20
  Ramsey column: People need to hear success stories  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Fitness class claims physical and mental health benefits

  21-07-2020 06:03 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Strong Minds Fitness-Based Therapy has offered outdoor fitness-based therapy classes three times a week at Clergue Park since June 17 when Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District entered Stage 2 of the pandemic reopening plan.
  Amanda Lambert, CEO and owner, initiated the program shortly after the Ontario government allowed outdoor health and wellness classes starting June 12. She believes her program provides a boost for mental health as well as physical fitness.
  Lambert, who has had her battles wi
  
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• SAHF monthly 50/50 raffle pays generously

  21-07-2020 06:00 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital Foundation encourages purchase of 50/50 draw tickets following cancellation of this year’s annual 5 Car Draw.
  Funds raised each year for the foundation through the draw and other ways and means are “essential” to meet capital equipment requirements at Sault Area Hospital this year, says a media release from the foundation.
  The five-car raffle has raised more than $4.2 million over 30 years for medical equipment at the hospital.
  “The draw has been a hug
  
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• More information on garden pests

  21-07-2020 05:54 via saultthisweek.com
  
  I will admit I am a tad tired as I write this article. Last night’s thunderstorm woke me up and then kept me awake for a good part of the night. I’m not really complaining though, as it sure was nice for my gardens to get a nice deep soak.
  I want to continue last week’s topic of bug patrol and bug control. I have had so many phone calls and emails about insect problems in the garden, that I certainly can write today and even next week on the subject.
  Several inquiries have been
  
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• Hurrah for Saultites; even those who don’t like it wear it

  21-07-2020 05:52 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Although Algoma Public Health’s policy mandating the wearing of masks when entering local businesses may not have the force of law behind it, it nevertheless seems to be getting the desired effect.
  On Friday, the day the policy went into effect, I never saw a person, employee or customer, without a mask on my visits to Tim Horton’s, Canadian Tire, Lyons Timber Mart, Home Depot and Home Hardware, although a couple in Canadian Tire were definitely not happy about it.
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• The Thin Case for Passenger Rail in Northern Ontario

  21-07-2020 05:49 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember.
  Most recently arguments have been put forward in support of passenger rail on the basis of tourism, connectivity, equity, and economic spin off. Given this renewed enthusiasm, Northern Policy Institute posed the question: Does passenger rail make sense for Northern Ontario?
  Overall, the study finds no be-all and end-all definite answer. “I’m a supporter of passenger r
  
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• AU foresees high percentage of foreign students despite pandemic

  21-07-2020 05:33 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Algoma University is preparing for an increase in the number of students, including international students, who will complete studies remotely, as the effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt around the world.
  The university is designing it’s online programming with international students in mind, planning for asynchronous online learning – that is, coursework to be completed at the students’ schedule rather than at a set time determined by the school, said Craig Fowler, AU&rsqu
  
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• Restaurateur strives for good Vibe

  21-07-2020 05:26 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Kristy Rachkowski found local restaurant options for vegetarians were extremely limited, when she returned to Sault Ste. Marie after living away for 17 years.
  She decided to fill that gap herself – having a background in leadership, business, finance and human relations – and in March 2017, opened Vibe Eatery & Juice Co.
  The trendy restaurant, located on March Street at the Queen Street intersection, is the Sault’s only fully plant-based restaurant. Vibe is also gluten-free
  
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