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• Police investigating after insults, expletives yelled at federal minister’s staff

  10-08-2020 23:50
  
  Ottawa police are investigating after someone yelled obscenities at a member of federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna’s staff, video of which was posted to social media. A 90-second video circulating on social media appears to have been shot by the person who was yelling, after asking to see McKenna at her downtown Ottawa constituency office last week. […]
  
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• Value treats continue for Hounds games

  10-08-2020 23:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Hockey fans who are tight for cash can keep scoring a deal on snacks and beer when cheering on the Soo Greyhounds.Read More
  
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• Jane Omollo to lead equity, diversity and inclusion efforts at Algoma University

  10-08-2020 22:59
  
  With a special mission to support cross-cultural learning, Algoma University has assumed a long-standing leadership role in addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion within the communities we serve. A recent event of anti-black racism and vandalism on our campus has reinforced the importance of the work we are leading. Racism will not be eliminated […]
  
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• CICINO, Filomena

  10-08-2020 22:54
  
  After a long and courageous battle, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Filomena Cicino (Felicella) on August 9th, 2020 surrounded by the love of her children. Wife of the late Gennaro Cicino. Cherished mother of Sandra Irving (Garry), Luisa Bourgoin (Marc), Ernesto “Ernie” Cicino (Lorie), Toni Cicino-Solomon (Jason). She will be […]
  
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• Ontario Expanding Closed-Circuit Television Coverage to Keep Communities Safe

  10-08-2020 22:28
  
  $6 Million Investment Will Give Police More Tools to Fight Crime TORONTO — The Ontario government is looking to partner with police services across the province to expand the coverage of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, a key tool in the fight against guns and gangs and other criminal activity. The investment of $6 million over […]
  
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• VIENNEAU, Roger John Joseph Clifford

  10-08-2020 22:20
  
  It is with heartfelt sorrow, that we announce the passing of our “rock”, Roger, on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Beloved son of the late Elizabeth (Betty) St. Jules and the late Clifford Vienneau. Soulmate and best friend of Dawna Graham. Survived by his brother Danny Vienneau (Julie Patterson) and […]
  
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• You Can Still Golf For Kids

  10-08-2020 22:15
  
  Rotary holds “A Day Of Golf For THRIVE” in lieu of tournament The Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie will hold “A Day of Golf for THRIVE” on Thursday, August 27th at Crimson Ridge. The event has been created around the new health guidelines, and will raise important funds for THRIVE Child Development Centre in […]
  
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• Ottawa sets minimum unemployment rate at 13.1 per cent for EI calculation

  10-08-2020 22:06
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government has temporarily set a minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent to calculate employment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those people living in regions with an unemployment rate lower than that threshold will have their EI benefits calculated at that rate. In regions with a higher unemployment rate, benefits will […]
  
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• Trio charged in Blind River disturbance

  10-08-2020 21:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Three people were charged following a disturbance at a motel in Blind River last Saturday.Read More
  
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• Trio chaged in Blind River disturbance

  10-08-2020 21:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Three people were charged following a disturbance at a motel in Blind River last Saturday.Read More
  
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• Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 20:55
  Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Man found with drugs: OPP

  10-08-2020 20:47 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was allegedly found with narcotics in Elliot Lake last Sunday afternoon.Read More
  
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• Two found in stolen car

  10-08-2020 20:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Two people were found sleeping in a stolen car early Friday. Read More
  
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• Bourque signs with Indian Hills CC wrestling - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 20:05
  Bourque signs with Indian Hills CC wrestling  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Vacant house fire on Ashmun quickly extinguished - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 19:29
  Vacant house fire on Ashmun quickly extinguished  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Trump’s election delay - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 19:11
  Weatherford cartoon: Trump’s election delay  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Youth faces multiple charges

  10-08-2020 19:09 via saultstar.com
  
  A male, 16, was charged Friday in connection with multiple calls to police in the early afternoon of July 29 concerning a man entering, or attempting to enter, a number of residences in the 0-100 block of Dacey Road. Read More
  
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• Two from Barrie arrested near Sault Ste. Marie, accused of stealing a vehicle - BarrieToday

  10-08-2020 19:08
  
  Two from Barrie arrested near Sault Ste. Marie, accused of stealing a vehicle  BarrieToday
  
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• New COVID-19 portal to serve tribes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 18:40
  New COVID-19 portal to serve tribes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• HALL, Kenneth Murray

  10-08-2020 18:34
  
  July 30, 1943 to August 9, 2020 ~ Ken passed away peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on the morning of August 9, 2020 with his daughter Jenn by his side. Cherished father of Jennifer (Peter). Son of the late Mel Hall and the late Alice Bunce. Dear brother of David Hall, Betty […]
  
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• Man Charged with Break and Enter

  10-08-2020 18:32
  
  On August 8, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 24-year-old Justin Lepage for break and enter. On August 3, 2020 it’s alleged the accused entered the front porch area of a residence in the 100 block of Boehmer Boulevard and stole a wallet. He was located on August 8, 2020 and arrested. He is charged […]
  
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• Brimley resident turns 104 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 18:31
  Brimley resident turns 104  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Youth Faces Assault Charges

  10-08-2020 18:24
  
  On August 7, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested a 16-year-old male for assault. On July 29, 2020 at 12:54 p.m. officers received multiple calls of a male entering or attempting to enter multiple residences in the 0-100 block of Dacey Road. At one residence it’s alleged he attempted to enter, when he couldn’t he […]
  
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• Researchers find cannabis use in pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism

  10-08-2020 18:12
  
  OTTAWA — A new study links cannabis use in pregnancy to a greater risk of autism. Researchers including experts from the Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa reviewed data from every birth in Ontario between 2007 and 2012, before recreational cannabis was legalized. They found 1.4 per cent of 18-month-olds were diagnosed with autism […]
  
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• Special Report – Aug 10th

  10-08-2020 18:02
  
  On Special Report, Chris and Daniel discuss City Council ready to approve a new Northern Transfer Point at Sault College, July jobs report, police need help with a motor vehicle collision, America hits 5 million COVID-19 cases, a woman caught with gold bars, Leafs season is over, and Raptors fifth consecutive 50 win season. Join […]
  
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• Black people ‘disproportionately’ arrested, struck, shot by police, report finds

  10-08-2020 18:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s human rights commission has found that Black people in Toronto are “disproportionately” arrested, charged and subjected to use of force by the city’s police force. In a report released this morning, the commission finds that Black people are more likely to be “arrested, charged, over-charged, struck, shot or killed by Toronto police.” […]
  
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• 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19

  10-08-2020 17:55
  
  TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 16 in Toronto. The 2020 class of forward Jarome Iginla, winger Marian Hossa, defencemen Kevin Lowe and Doug Wilson, Canadian women’s goaltender Kim St. Pierre and longtime general manager […]
  
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• July job numbers reveal foodservice sector requires continued support to recover losses

  10-08-2020 17:29
  
  Restaurants Canada recommends a path forward to relaunch the country’s vital foodservice sector in its pre-budget submission to the federal finance committee TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada has tabled its pre-budget submission to the federal finance committee, advocating for continued support to help the foodservice industry through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: NEWMAN, Steven

  10-08-2020 17:15
  
  A Celebration of Life will be held outdoors at 1183 Allen’s Side Rd. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 1 pm – 5 pm. Please bring a lawn chair to this alcohol free event. NEWMAN, Steven Daniel Sept. 25, 1953 to July 26, 2020 ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden […]
  
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• Multiple thefts of cash from Lake Superior Provincial Park

  10-08-2020 17:09
  
  OPP Seeking Public’s Assistance (WAWA, ON) – Members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently responded to a complaint of multiple thefts at different locations throughout Lake Superior Provincial Park between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie. Since July 4, 2020, 11 different thefts have been reported amounting to an estimated loss of $3000. There […]
  
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• POIRIER, Ernest Joseph “Ernie”

  10-08-2020 17:05
  
  April 20,1935 to August 8, 2020 ~ This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Ernie has been a blessing to me, I thank God for him. Peacefully at ARCH with his family by his side on Saturday, August 8, 2020 after a lengthy battle with heart […]
  
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• Background performers worry they’re being replaced by mannequins on film and TV sets

  10-08-2020 17:03
  
  TORONTO — Paula Spurr is used to being herded together with co-workers on the job. As a background performer in film and TV, the Burnaby, B.C., actress has been packed with colleagues in groups under tents outside, sometimes for up to 14 hours, while they await their scenes. “We’re very tight together; we’re used to it, it’s […]
  
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• McDonalds sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 16:51
  McDonalds sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• FedNor announces $13M for Indigenous-led programs across North

  10-08-2020 16:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Terry Sheehan says $13 million in FedNor funding for economic development for Indigenous communities, businesses and organizations in Northern Ontario will help kick-start the economy right across the region, while advancing the cause of reconciliation. Read More
  
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• City of Sault Ste. Marie moves to revitalize downtown core with public art project - CTV Toronto

  10-08-2020 16:20
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie moves to revitalize downtown core with public art project  CTV Toronto
  
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• Quebec education minister to unveil updated COVID-19 back-to-school plan

  10-08-2020 16:17
  
  MONTREAL — The Quebec government is set to unveil its COVID-19 strategy for a return to class today as schools prepare to reopen in less than a month. Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has been under pressure to provide updated details, as other provinces have done in recent weeks. Parents have raised several concerns including questions about […]
  
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• Toronto stock market opens higher, Canopy Growth shares up after Q1 report

  10-08-2020 15:52
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up in early trading helped by gains in the financial sector as well as the health care sector as shares of Canopy Growth rose more than 10 per cent after reporting its first-quarter results. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 90.78 points at 16,635.26. In New York, the […]
  
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• Windsor-Essex to Join the Rest of Province in Stage 3

  10-08-2020 15:17
  
  TORONTO — On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer Health and the local medical officer of health, Windsor-Essex will be allowed to move into Stage 3 on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The decision was based on positive local trends of key public health indicators, including lower transmission of COVID-19, ongoing hospital […]
  
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• SMCC to reopen starting Aug. 18 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 14:14
  SMCC to reopen starting Aug. 18  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe man charged with 9 sex assaults - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 14:14
  Monroe man charged with 9 sex assaults  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mid-American Conference cancels football season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 14:14
  Mid-American Conference cancels football season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Employment Expertise: Introducing kids to IT, coding - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 14:14
  Employment Expertise: Introducing kids to IT, coding  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Decision pending for Milan Area Schools - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 14:14
  Decision pending for Milan Area Schools  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rooney was steel plant leader

  10-08-2020 14:02 via saultstar.com
  
  Patrick Rooney held senior leadership roles at Algoma Steel.Read More
  
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• Cash stolen from provincial park

  10-08-2020 13:45 via saultstar.com
  
  About $3,000 was taken from boxes to collect day use fees in remote areas of Lake Superior Provincial Park.Read More
  
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• Firefighter suffers medical emergency - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 13:20
  Firefighter suffers medical emergency  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Meadow Montessori to resume in-person learning - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 09:22
  Meadow Montessori to resume in-person learning  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• London Township 6/2020 meeting synopsis - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 06:44
  London Township 6/2020 meeting synopsis - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: My thoughts on absentee voting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 06:44
  Letter: My thoughts on absentee voting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• John B. Garner notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  10-08-2020 06:44
  John B. Garner notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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