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• Ford issues two recalls of 63,367 Edge, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln Corsair models

  12-08-2020 23:59
  
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford has issued two recalls affecting 63,367 vehicles in Canada, citing safety issues with the brakes and coil spring. The largest recall covers 62,876 Ford Edge vehicles with 2015 through 2018 model years, and Lincoln MKX vehicles with 2016 to 2018 model years built at the Oakville Assembly Plant between mid-2014 and the end of 2017. […]
  
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• Feds seeking private consultant to design, run firearm buyback program

  12-08-2020 23:53
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is turning to the private sector to design and run a massive buyback of newly prohibited firearms. Public Safety Canada has invited 15 consulting firms to come up with a “range of options and approaches” for the planned program to compensate gun owners. The Liberals outlawed a wide range of […]
  
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• Leafs dissect another disappointing season: ‘Words aren’t going to fix this’

  12-08-2020 23:39
  
  TORONTO — One by one, the Maple Leafs sat down in front of their laptops, iPads and smart phones to face the music — from a distance via video conferencing, of course — following another season that started with big dreams and ended with a resounding thud. Long faces and monotone responses greeted reporters’ questions about how a team with so […]
  
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• Kamala Harris a ‘tangible’ inspiration for women, former Montreal classmate says

  12-08-2020 23:14
  
  A former classmate and friend of Kamala Harris from her years in Montreal says he hopes the California senator and newly minted U.S. vice-presidential candidate can serve as a role-model for his daughters. Trevor Williams knew Harris and her younger sister Maya when all three attended Westmount High School. It was clear the two sisters had a bright future ahead […]
  
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• Thousands in Belarus decry presidents reelection as rigged - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 23:01
  Thousands in Belarus decry presidents reelection as rigged  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Galaxy Cinemas to reopen in Sault Ste. Marie this Friday - SooToday

  12-08-2020 22:07
  
  Galaxy Cinemas to reopen in Sault Ste. Marie this Friday  SooToday
  
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• Tracy Beckerman column: Burned out - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 21:41
  Tracy Beckerman column: Burned out  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Summerfield football: Building on success - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 21:41
  Summerfield football: Building on success  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• FedNor helps fund assist farmers, businesses

  12-08-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A social finance fund created by a division of Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre that offers loans and mentorship to food and farm enterprises will get $418,000 over three years from FedNor.Read More
  
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• ‘Elliot Lake needed to be colourful’

  12-08-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  An art project started by the city earlier this year is on display for all to see. Read More
  
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• Sault College Extends Withdrawal Period to Further Support First Year Students

  12-08-2020 20:49
  
  Recognizing that the current situation surrounding COVID-19 has re-shaped post-secondary education for the upcoming fall semester, Sault College understands the importance of being flexible and providing options to further support its students during these unprecedented times. To complement this, Sault College is providing its full-time first year students with an extended opportunity to make an […]
  
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• Coniston ready for its close-up with new film studio

  12-08-2020 20:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Northern Ontario’s newest film studio has set up shop in Coniston, and if all goes well, it could welcome its first production as soon as mid-September. Read More
  
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• Lake State adds Common App to application process - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 19:46
  Lake State adds Common App to application process  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Officer Not Charged Say OPP

  12-08-2020 19:30
  
  A story published by SaultOnline.com on August 5th pertaining to a Sault Ste. Marie OPP Officer being charged with Neglect of Duty is false says OPP Chief Superintendent Regional Commander of the North East Region. “The article alleges that the officer was “charged with neglect of duty under the Police Services Act.” It further states […]
  
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• Feds commit $305M in additional funds for Indigenous communities during COVID-19

  12-08-2020 19:27
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government has announced an additional $305 million to help Indigenous Peoples combat COVID-19. Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the money is meant to help Indigenous communities prepare for emergencies and prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. He says communities can also use the money for a variety of other measures, including […]
  
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• Ontario budget deficit projected to jump to $38.5 billion in 2020-2021

  12-08-2020 18:56
  
  TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on Ontario, the provinces’s finance minister said Wednesday, as he announced the government has nearly doubled its deficit projection to $38.5 billion in just three months. Finance Minister Rod Phillips said the pandemic has created an “unprecedented health crisis” and the province had to spend billions to support […]
  
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• Free Narcan available Aug. 31 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 18:24
  Free Narcan available Aug. 31  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Government of Canada invests in agri-food producers and organizations in Northern Ontario

  12-08-2020 18:17
  
  FedNor announces over $3 million from FedNor to help businesses grow and create jobs across Northern Ontario Canada’s farmers and agri-food producers have been hit hard by COVID-19. The Government of Canada has taken significant action to help them through this difficult period, and it is committed to giving them the tools they need to […]
  
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• Ontario Makes $30 Billion Available in Response to Global Pandemic

  12-08-2020 18:03
  
  The Ontario government is continuing to support the province’s recovery from COVID-19 over the long-term while delivering on its commitment to transparency and accountability with the release of 2020-21 First Quarter Finances and an update to Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. To protect the health and economic well-being of the people of Ontario, the […]
  
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• Special Report – Aug 12th

  12-08-2020 17:17
  
  On today’s Special Report, it’s Scheer’s last day as Conservative Leader in the House of Commons, half-hour bus service returning soon, swimming advisory issued for Mark’s Bay Beaches, meteor shower, and Tampa Bay and Columbus go five overtime periods. Join Christopher Oldcorn and Daniel Laprade on weekdays at 8 AM and 1 PM for Special […]
  
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• Whitmer to speak at Democratic National Convention - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 17:04
  Whitmer to speak at Democratic National Convention  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Quebec creates reserve of 30,000 laptops and tablets as students return to school

  12-08-2020 16:55
  
  Quebec is investing $18.9 million to create a reserve of computer equipment for students as they return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge announced today the government is purchasing about 30,000 laptops and tablets for use by students most in need. Roberge says the devices will be reserved for children who don’t have computers or exclusive access […]
  
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• Shoppers Drug Mart to test three medical clinics in Toronto area this year

  12-08-2020 16:52
  
  TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart is opening a medical clinic in Toronto where family physicians will be available to take on a roster of patients and take appointments for walk-in services. The pharmacy chain says its pilot clinic at Lawrence Avenue and Dufferin Street in is one of three test clinics planned for the Greater […]
  
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• Michael Greyeyes on ‘groundbreaking’ Indigenous focus of ‘Rutherford Falls’

  12-08-2020 16:50
  
  TORONTO — Canadian actor Michael Greyeyes says he’s been waiting decades for a project like “Rutherford Falls.” The Peacock streaming service announced this week that Greyeyes is among the cast members in the upcoming series, which touts the largest Indigenous writing staff for an American TV show. Ed Helms, Sierra Teller Ornelas, and Mike Schur created the comedy, […]
  
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• Montgomery column: Sunflowers are a joy to grow - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 16:26
  Montgomery column: Sunflowers are a joy to grow  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Vehicle on sidewalk, driver charged

  12-08-2020 16:24 via saultstar.com
  
  A driver was charged after a vehicle was found on a sidewalk on Causley Street in Blind River on Tuesday night.Read More
  
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• North American stock markets push higher as trading day starts, loonie up

  12-08-2020 15:52
  
  TORONTO — A broad-based rally helped lift Canada’s main stock index to a triple-digit advance in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also gained ground. The S&P/TSX composite index up 149.48 points at 16,646.49. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 247.74 points at 27,934.65. The S&P 500 index was up 31.28 […]
  
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• City backs Canada United drive

  12-08-2020 15:24 via saultstar.com
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie is backing a national effort encouraging Canadians to support local businesses.Read More
  
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• Feds watching aviation sector 'very closely'

  12-08-2020 14:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Airport wants financial help from the federal government to ride out a major drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• Elevated bacteria levels found at Mark's Bay

  12-08-2020 14:23 via saultstar.com
  
  High levels of bacteria are present in water at Mark’s Bay North and Mark’s Bay South, Algoma Public Health says. Read More
  
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• Wawa-area gold mine production increases

  12-08-2020 14:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Production jumped at a Wawa-area gold mine during the second quarter.Read More
  
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• Sault United Behind ‘Canada United’

  12-08-2020 14:11
  
  It’s official! The weekend of August 28 to 30, 2020 will be Canada United Weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. On Monday afternoon, at the meeting of City Council, Mayor Christian Provenzano signed a proclamation inviting all Sault Ste. Marie to join the Canada United movement by buying and dining local, including celebrating and supporting local […]
  
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• Prescott backs Sault's border resolution

  12-08-2020 13:46 via saultstar.com
  
  An eastern Ontario community is backing a City of Sault Ste. Marie resolution to keep the border closed until there’s a drop in COVID-19 cases in the United States.Read More
  
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• Metro reports $263.5M Q2 profit, sales up more than 10% as Canadians eat at home

  12-08-2020 13:32
  
  MONTREAL, Ont. — Metro Inc. reported a profit of $263.5 million in its latest quarter, up from $222.4 million a year ago, while its sales rose more than 10 per cent as Canadians stayed and cooked at home due to the pandemic. The grocery and pharmacy store retailer, which owns the Jean Coutu Group, says […]
  
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• Windsor-Essex region joins rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of reopening plan today

  12-08-2020 13:02
  
  The Windsor-Essex region will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan today. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Monday, saying COVID-19 case counts have dropped enough to warrant the move. The decision means most businesses and public spaces to will be allowed to reopen, but public health guidance on […]
  
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• Liberals announce $18 million in funding for small food producers

  12-08-2020 11:00
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is rolling out $18 million in support for projects they say will help strengthen Canada’s food supply chain. The funds are going everywhere from an Alberta company focusing on plant-based proteins to distilleries in Quebec seeking to upgrade their equipment. Some money is also being directed to small towns in Northern […]
  
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• Unions and automakers face off in negotiations with COVID-19, economy in focus

  12-08-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Union representatives will meet with the Canadian arms of the Detroit Three automakers today to start negotiating wages and benefits for the next four years. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment landscape will be in focus as Unifor seeks to make a deal with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA, Ford Motor Co. and General […]
  
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• PM’s ethical conduct in spotlight as Commons sits but Trudeau won’t be there

  12-08-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s ethical conduct will be put under an opposition microscope today during a rare summer sitting of the House of Commons — but the prime minister won’t be there. Trudeau is on vacation with his family and his office says he won’t be cutting it short to attend the special parliamentary sitting. It’s […]
  
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• Andrew Scheer likely marking last day in House of Commons as Opposition leader

  12-08-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is expected to mark a political milestone today: his final time rising in the House of Commons as leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. Today’s Commons sitting is one of two scheduled for August, but the second comes after party members will elect Scheer’s replacement, bringing an end to the […]
  
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• Ruby Maddox May name change - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 09:46
  Ruby Maddox May name change - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Stop politicking and find solutions - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 09:46
  Letter: Stop politicking and find solutions - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• County Treasurer land auction 9/16/2020 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 09:46
  County Treasurer land auction 9/16/2020 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City of Monroe 8/17/2020 public hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 09:46
  City of Monroe 8/17/2020 public hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ideas for small-space gardens - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 06:30
  Ideas for small-space gardens  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• NHL pushes game back a day after 4 overtimes in playoff opener

  12-08-2020 03:30
  
  TORONTO — The opening game of the Boston Bruins-Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff series was pushed back to Wednesday morning after the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets remained tied at 2-2 after four overtimes on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. The Bruins-Hurricanes game was originally to start at 8 p.m. ET. It will now start on Wednesday […]
  
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• Ever Wanted To Join The Sault YMCA? Check Out What They Have To Offer!

  12-08-2020 03:24
  
  With gyms and fitness facilities now back open from closures due to COVID-19, many are deciding if they want to go back to a facility or workout from home. Maybe you want to try a new gym facility out? The Sault YMCA has been a part of our community for over 100 years and continues […]
  
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• Special Report – August 11

  12-08-2020 02:48
  
  Here is today’s morning Special Report for Tuesday August 11th, 2020. Join Christopher Oldcorn and Daniel Laprade on weekdays at 8 AM and 1 PM for Special Report. Follow Chris on Twitter and Instagram Follow Daniel on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the Chris Oldcorn Show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts
  
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• The house of flowers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-08-2020 02:09
  The house of flowers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bushplane Centre in Sault Ste. Marie testing out new 3D head sets - CTV Toronto

  12-08-2020 00:38
  
  Bushplane Centre in Sault Ste. Marie testing out new 3D head sets  CTV Toronto
  
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• Swimming advisory for Sault Ste. Marie area beaches - CTV Toronto

  12-08-2020 00:06
  
  Swimming advisory for Sault Ste. Marie area beaches  CTV Toronto
  
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