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• Movies roll again at Galaxy Cinemas

  13-08-2020 23:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Galaxy Cinemas reopens Friday after fading to black for five months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• Canada’s MLS teams to play each other for next stretch of schedule

  13-08-2020 23:25
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s three Major League Soccer teams will continue their regular season north of the border, playing each other three times in the first phase of the league’s revamped schedule. With the border closed to all but essential travel due to the global pandemic, the league is having U.S. and Canadian teams stick to their side […]
  
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• Stronach family settles feud that divided founder Frank and daughter Belinda

  13-08-2020 22:50
  
  TORONTO — A high-profile feud among members of the Stronach family has been settled. Under a settlement announced by The Stronach Group, control of the family fortune is basically split between two factions. Former politician and business executive Belinda Stronach will remain chairwoman and president of The Stronach Group, with full control of its horse racing, gaming, real estate and […]
  
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• Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

  13-08-2020 22:32
  
  VANCOUVER — A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu vaccine. Published in the Journal of Pediatrics last week, the study surveyed 3,000 families from Canada, the United States, Japan, Israel, Spain and Switzerland. The researchers found that 54 […]
  
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• Teachers’ union allege back-to-school plan breaks provincial law

  13-08-2020 22:28
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s four major teacher’s unions allege the province’s back-to-school plan violates its own occupational health and safety legislation. The unions have asked for a meeting with the minister of labour and representatives to discuss the issue by next Friday. They argue there is a lack of scientific consensus on significant aspects of COVID-19 […]
  
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• Forcible confinement suspect uses fake firearm

  13-08-2020 22:18 via saultstar.com
  
  A man with a weapon kept another person in a west-end home Wednesday night.Read More
  
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• COVID-19 precautions prompt video threats

  13-08-2020 21:48 via saultstar.com
  
  A man posted a video on social media threatening to kill people, or damage their property, if he was asked to take COVID-19 precautions such as wearing a mask, police say. Read More
  
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• Quebec reports 104 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths

  13-08-2020 21:25
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 104 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The province said today four of the new deaths occurred between Aug. 6-11, one took place before Aug. 6, and one is from an unknown date. Quebec has now reported 5,715 deaths since the pandemic began and 60,917 total cases. Public health […]
  
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• NICHOLSON, Lorne

  13-08-2020 21:23
  
  With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lorne after a long illness at home on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 93. Cherished husband of Gloria (nee Christie) for nearly 69 years. Devoted father of Chris (Ann), Kevin (Colleen), and Melissa (Marj). Proud Grandpa of Kendra, Mallorie, Delaire Dawn (Theo), Brittany (Mike), and Ken. Lorne […]
  
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• ROUSSELL, Yvette

  13-08-2020 21:20
  
  It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the recent passing of our most beloved mother Yvette (nee Schryer) on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in her 89th year at the Ontario Finnish Rest Home (OFRA). Wife and best friend of the late Lionel (Windy) Roussell. Most loving mother of Gary (Thelma), George (Yvonne), […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: BARTON, Judith “Judy” Diane

  13-08-2020 21:17
  
  Passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Eric. Dedicated and loving mother of Jeremy (Melissa), Ashley and Aimee. Cherished and proud Nana of Brooke and Logan. Predeceased by her parents Nelson and Luella Burns. Dear sister of the […]
  
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• ‘We have a long way to go’

  13-08-2020 21:05 via saultstar.com
  
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• Harbor Springs man arrested after overnight manhunt - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 20:57
  Harbor Springs man arrested after overnight manhunt  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canadiens coach Claude Julien in hospital with chest problems, Muller takes over

  13-08-2020 20:55
  
  TORONTO — Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is in hospital after suffering chest pains following Wednesday night’s playoff series opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. General manager Marc Bergevin says associate coach Kirk Muller will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the best-of-seven series while Julien is sidelined. Julien, 60, went to hospital after Philadelphia’s […]
  
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• Drug bust is city's biggest

  13-08-2020 20:34 via saultstar.com
  
  The biggest drug bust in Sault Ste. Marie’s history seized narcotics, including almost 460 grams of fentanyl, with a street value of nearly $290,000.Read More
  
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• Toronto shortlisted as one of eight cities to host the 2026 Gay Games

  13-08-2020 20:12
  
  Toronto has been shortlisted as one of eight candidate cities to host the 2026 Gay Games XII. Toronto is up against Auckland, New Zealand; Brisbane, Australia; Guadalajara, Mexico; Munich; San Diego; Taipei, Taiwan; and Valencia, Spain. The deadline for cities to deliver their main bid books is Nov. 1, 2020. The announcement for the winning host […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie receives $5.4 million in municipal COVID-19 relief - SooToday

  13-08-2020 20:00
  
  Sault Ste. Marie receives $5.4 million in municipal COVID-19 relief  SooToday
  
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• Highway 17 - (Wawa to Sault Ste. Marie ) ONE LANE OPEN - Wawa-news.com

  13-08-2020 19:48
  
  Highway 17 - (Wawa to Sault Ste. Marie ) ONE LANE OPEN  Wawa-news.com
  
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• Local Man Facing Weapons and Trafficking Charges

  13-08-2020 19:32
  
  On August 12, 2020 officers with the Crime Suppression Unit and the Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 29-year-old Bradley Daynard for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. At 12:25 p.m., as part of an ongoing investigation, the accused was located in his vehicle on Trunk Road and arrested. A subsequent search of […]
  
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• Anti-Masker Charged with Uttering Threats 

  13-08-2020 19:17
  
  On August 11, 2020 officers with Investigation Services and the Emergency Services Unit arrested 35-year-old Darryl McMillan for uttering threats. On August 11, 2020 police were made aware of a threatening video on social media. In the video, the accused threatens to kill or damage the property of anyone who asks him to follow current […]
  
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• Man Charged with Forcible Confinement In Copper Street Incident

  13-08-2020 19:13
  
  On August 12, 2020 officers with Patrol Services, Investigation Services and the Emergency Services Unit arrested a 56-year-old man for forcible confinement. Around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute in the 800 block of Cooper Street. Upon arrival police observed the accused with a handgun in front of the residence. […]
  
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• Man Charged with Forcible Confinement In Cooper Street Incident

  13-08-2020 19:13
  
  On August 12, 2020 officers with Patrol Services, Investigation Services and the Emergency Services Unit arrested a 56-year-old man for forcible confinement. Around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute in the 800 block of Cooper Street. Upon arrival police observed the accused with a handgun in front of the residence. […]
  
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• Feds earmark money to help communities adapt to realities of COVID-19

  13-08-2020 18:49
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is offering $31 million to help communities find ways to adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. The money could be used for everything from pop-up bike paths to art installations to apps to support local markets — efforts to improve quality of life as people live through the pandemic, said […]
  
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• Murder case advances to circuit court - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 18:38
  Murder case advances to circuit court  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bank of Canada cuts benchmark mortgage rate to lowest level in three years

  13-08-2020 18:35
  
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark five-year mortgage rate to 4.79 per cent, the second cut in three months. The central bank in May had trimmed the rate to 4.94 per cent from 5.04 per cent. Three-year rates now dropped to 3.75 per cent and one-year rates remained unchanged at 3.09 […]
  
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• Province Hands Over $4 Million To The Sault For Emergency Assistance

  13-08-2020 18:33
  
  The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide urgently needed emergency assistance to Ontario’s 444 municipalities. Sault Ste. Marie will receive funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round of emergency funding under the Safe Restart Agreement. Ontario […]
  
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• ‘It’s not just about me’: McKenna cites need to protect politicians from threats

  13-08-2020 18:30
  
  OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says new measures must be taken to protect Canadian politicians from threatening behaviour. Her comments come after police launched an investigation this week into an incident at her office as well as reports that two other Ottawa-area politicians faced threats recently as well. McKenna — who has spoken out in the past […]
  
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• UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 18:29
  UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 2020 NWT Sault Ste Marie Day 1 | WalleyeFIRST - IceFishingFIRST

  13-08-2020 18:26
  
  2020 NWT Sault Ste Marie Day 1 | WalleyeFIRST  IceFishingFIRST
  
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• UPDATE: Collision Closes Highway 17 North at Batchawana

  13-08-2020 18:17
  
  2:27PM UPDATE:  SaultOnline.com has learned that one lane is now open. Clean up of the area continues. Only minor injuries have been reported. _____________________________ PREVIOUS REPORT SaultOnline / ONNtv has learned of a collision north of Sault Ste. Marie that has closed the highway in both directions. According to a source from the scene, the […]
  
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• Collision Closes Highway 17 North at Batchawana

  13-08-2020 18:17
  
  SaultOnline / ONNtv has learned of a collision north of Sault Ste. Marie that has closed the highway in both directions. According to a source from the scene, the collision occurred approximately around 11:45am near Chippewa Falls and Begley Road.  The Highway is closed at Batchawana. No other information is currently available, SaultOnline.com / ONNtv […]
  
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• A message from the Conservation District - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 18:16
  A message from the Conservation District  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Health Canada says several kids hospitalized after eating edible pot products

  13-08-2020 18:12
  
  OTTAWA — Health Canada is warning people to do more to keep edible pot products out of the hands of kids. The department says several children wound up in hospital after accidentally eating illegal edibles that looked like regular candy or other foods and were stored in places kids could easily access like refrigerators and freezers. […]
  
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• NWT Sault Ste Marie Pre Tournament Day With The Pros | WalleyeFIRST - IceFishingFIRST

  13-08-2020 17:58
  
  NWT Sault Ste Marie Pre Tournament Day With The Pros | WalleyeFIRST  IceFishingFIRST
  
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• McDonald’s returns to 100% Canadian beef after COVID-19 supply chain issues

  13-08-2020 17:51
  
  TORONTO — McDonald’s Canada says it will return to sourcing only Canadian beef in September after having to import beef temporarily due to COVID-19. The fast-food chain said in late April it would import beef from pre-approved suppliers and facilities outside the country due to limited processing capacity at Canadian suppliers. The news came after […]
  
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• Oscar Robertson’s legacy much more than triple-doubles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 17:49
  Oscar Robertson’s legacy much more than triple-doubles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chix led by power on the line - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 17:49
  Chix led by power on the line  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – August 13th

  13-08-2020 17:46
  
  Make sure to subscribe to our Sault Online/ONNtv YouTube channel by clicking here. Watch Special Report Monday to Friday at 8am & 1pm with Chris Oldcorn and Weather with Daniel Laprade. You can also catch Daniel throughout the day with your ONNtv Weather Minute, as well as on the 5pm Evening News. Send in your Weather […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite ticks higher as gold regains lustre, U.S. stock markets mixed

  13-08-2020 17:37
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index crept higher in late-morning trading as gold regained some of the lustre it lost earlier this week and shares in the big gold miners regained some of the ground they had lost. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.65 points at 16,577.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial […]
  
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• Chinese miner hires Canadian CEO as review continues on Nunavut gold mine buy

  13-08-2020 17:36
  
  TORONTO — The Chinese company trying to buy TMAC Resources Ltd. has appointed a Barrick Gold Corp. veteran as CEO of its Canadian operations even though the deal is still being reviewed by Ottawa. Hong Kong-traded Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd. says it has appointed Mark Wall as CEO of Streamers Gold Mining Corp. Ltd., its […]
  
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• Midyear update on confirmed cougar reports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 17:29
  Midyear update on confirmed cougar reports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Thomas column: Quiz: Famous movie and television numbers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 17:28
  Thomas column: Quiz: Famous movie and television numbers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City gets $5.4M for COVID costs

  13-08-2020 17:27 via saultstar.com
  
  City of Sault Ste. Marie will get $5.4 million from the Ontario government to help with COVID-related costs. Read More
  
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• Special Report – August 13th

  13-08-2020 16:50
  
  On today’s Special Report, Daniel and Chris discuss the police incident in the west end of the city, suspicious fire in east end of city, Red Lake forest fire, and the Montreal Canadiens lose to the Flyers, and much more. Join Christopher Oldcorn and Daniel Laprade on weekdays at 8 AM and 1 PM for […]
  
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• WE Charity laying off staff, looking to sell real estate in Toronto

  13-08-2020 16:48
  
  OTTAWA — WE Charity is scaling back its operations, making dozens of layoffs in Canada and the United Kingdom and looking to sell some of its real estate holdings in Toronto. The charity has been embroiled in a political controversy since the Trudeau government chose it to run a now-abandoned youth volunteer program. WE Charity says its financial […]
  
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• KC Security Live – Q&A Edition

  13-08-2020 16:42
  
  Our title sponsor of Special Report here at Sault Online/ONNtv, KC Security Services recently did another episode of KC Security Live Q&A edition. In this show Karl & Daniel discuss various topics in the security industry as well as take questions from viewers. You can watch the replay of the show in the video above, […]
  
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• Northern Credit Union Presents Their 8 Winners

  13-08-2020 16:39
  
  A total of $10,000 in Bursaries to be award to young Northern Credit Union Members. Northern Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 CU Succeed Youth Bursary, offered to Northern members in partnership with the Ontario Credit Union Foundation. In total, the program will award $10,000 to deserving members of Northern […]
  
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• Budget watchdog says COVID-19 wage subsidy might cost less than predicted

  13-08-2020 16:30
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s official fiscal watchdog says the federal wage subsidy program might cost $14 billion less than the government predicted. A new report today by Parliamentary Budget Office analyst Ben Segel-Brown estimates subsidizing wages for companies during the COVID-19 pandemic will cost $67.9 billion through the end of December. Finance Minister Bill Morneau estimated in his […]
  
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• Standring column: Having a purpose: Joy is enough - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 16:23
  Standring column: Having a purpose: Joy is enough  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound alive and well - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-08-2020 16:23
  Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound alive and well  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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