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• Green Party expects eight candidates on final leadership ballot

  31-08-2020 23:53
  
  OTTAWA — Green Party officials said Monday they anticipate eight people will be able to hit Tuesday’s deadline to submit another $20,000 and make it onto the ballot for the party’s leadership vote in October. The party is selecting a new leader for the first time in 14 years, after Elizabeth May stepped down after […]
  
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• Myers 'disappointed' Canadian students can cross border amid pandemic

  31-08-2020 22:25 via saultstar.com
  
  What part of the word ‘quarantine’ doesn’t the federal government understand, asks Algoma District School Board trustee Susan Myers. Read More
  
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• Ontario government announces programs to curb sex trafficking and educate youth

  31-08-2020 22:18
  
  BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Ontario government unveiled two new programs on Monday as part of a province-wide crackdown on sex trafficking. Provincial cabinet members said at a news conference that the initiatives will address the growing rate of the sex trade industry and teach children how to recognize the signs if they are ever targeted by a trafficker. […]
  
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• Calls mount, frustration grows over Trudeau’s promise to help Hong Kong

  31-08-2020 20:43
  
  OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is facing increasingly frustrated and worried calls to help people leave Hong Kong for Canada as China continues to crack down on pro-democracy activists in the former British colony. The growing exasperation follows Ottawa’s suspension of an extradition treaty with Hong Kong in early July after China passed a security […]
  
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• Starbucks Canada to require customers wear masks in stores on Sept. 14

  31-08-2020 20:42
  
  TORONTO — Starbucks Canada says it will start requiring customers to wear facial coverings while in its cafes in mid-September. The company says the rule will come into effect at all of its company-owned cafes in Canada on Sept. 14. Starbucks says the policy is aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. Customers who arrive at a Starbucks […]
  
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• Landgren cartoon: Selfishness vaccine - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 20:14
  Landgren cartoon: Selfishness vaccine  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Landgren cartoon: CDC pressure - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 20:14
  Landgren cartoon: CDC pressure  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• PRITCHARD, Janet Patricia

  31-08-2020 20:10
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved partner of Bill Cardiff for 22 years. Devoted mom of Robbie Pritchard (Jacynthe) and Amy Pritchard (James). Grandma of Adam, Rachel, Marley, Dylan, and Makayla. Daughter of the late Gordon and Dora Sloan. Sister of the late Malcom […]
  
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• ROSE, Lita Anne (nee Luciani)

  31-08-2020 19:52
  
  Unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of David for 33 years. Loving mother and best friend of Jason Graham (Amanda), Jeff Graham (Denise), Christopher Rose (Kristen), and Kimberly Rose. Doting Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother of 1. Daughter of Irma and the late […]
  
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• New COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program Available for PUC’s Small Business and Registered Charity Customers

  31-08-2020 19:52
  
  PUC’s small business and charity customers can get some relief on their bills thanks to a new program introduced by the provincial government. Under the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program, small businesses and registered charities who have fallen behind on their energy bills can get some help getting caught up. Those applying to the program must […]
  
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• Kentucky Derby, Louisville prepare for weekend without fans - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 19:50
  Kentucky Derby, Louisville prepare for weekend without fans  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Redettes outlast Blue Devils - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 19:49
  Redettes outlast Blue Devils  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Black Americans untouchables in caste system

  31-08-2020 19:43 via saultstar.com
  
  We cannot fully understand the upheavals over race and justice unless we recognize it as what it really is: the caste system. Read More
  
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• Ontario group home residents can now leave for day, overnight trips

  31-08-2020 19:15
  TORONTO — Ontario is allowing residents in group homes to leave for short absences and overnight stays. The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services says the resumption of outings is important to maintain the social and emotional well-being of people living in congregate settings. The easement of the rules is similar to those released last week […]
  
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• Troopers celebrate early head start graduates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 18:45
  Troopers celebrate early head start graduates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CSL Assiniboine - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 18:45
  CSL Assiniboine  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie's mayor is unhappy with back-to-school safety, and he's tweeting about it - CBC.ca

  31-08-2020 18:42
  
  Sault Ste. Marie's mayor is unhappy with back-to-school safety, and he's tweeting about it  CBC.ca
  
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• Banking regulator phasing out pandemic-related rules on mortgage deferrals

  31-08-2020 17:29
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s federal banking regulator is phasing out requirements around mortgage deferrals for homeowners hard-hit financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions says deferrals granted starting Monday and until the end of September will be able to get special capital treatments for loan and premium payments for up […]
  
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• Memorial Tower Restoration Funding

  31-08-2020 17:25
  
  Sault Ste Marie is receiving close to $25,000 for the city’s Memorial Tower. The money comes through the Veteran Affairs’ Commemorative Partnership Program. The restoration of Memorial Tower will include a commemorative display as well as interior and exterior repairs. Sault Ste Marie MP Terry Sheehan extended his thanks to Councillor Corey Gardi for his […]
  
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• Robinson Township crash sends two people to hospital - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Robinson Township crash sends two people to hospital  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Police blotter: Woman found sleeping in car - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Police blotter: Woman found sleeping in car  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Local sports: Doubles lift Carlson over Mules - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Local sports: Doubles lift Carlson over Mules  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Glen Oaks reopens with safety precautions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Glen Oaks reopens with safety precautions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Employment Expertise: Grow your skills with training scholarship - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Employment Expertise: Grow your skills with training scholarship  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cursing those cursed messages sent in cursive - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Cursing those cursed messages sent in cursive  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Banaszak appointed interim public safety director - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:24
  Banaszak appointed interim public safety director  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Battle Creek cannabis industry blossoms with no cap - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 17:17
  Battle Creek cannabis industry blossoms with no cap  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Provenzano Lashes Out at Education Minister

  31-08-2020 17:04
  
  Sault Ste Marie’s mayor is lashing out at Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce over the Province’s back-to-school plan. Christian Provenzano took to social media to criticize the education minister for not doing “whatever it takes to keep kids safe,” adding he doesn’t believe schools are prepared for the return of students to class, despite the […]
  
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• BROWN, Helen Aileen (nee MacGregor)

  31-08-2020 17:02
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, August 29, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Brown. Loving mother of Susan (Michael) and David. Proud gramma of Matthew (Laura), Emily (Jonathan) and Erin (Johnson). Great gramma of Aveline, Jett, Ash and Teo. Dear sister of the late […]
  
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• Ontario Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day

  31-08-2020 16:43
  
  TORONTO — Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day: “The COVID-19 outbreak has been difficult for many Ontarians, and especially trying for those living with mental health and addictions challenges. Today, we are joining […]
  
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• Uncertainty dominates presidential campaigns final stretch - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 16:37
  Uncertainty dominates presidential campaigns final stretch  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – August 31

  31-08-2020 16:35
  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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• Ontario Liberal party wants education workers treated like front-line workers

  31-08-2020 15:47
  
  TORONTO — The leader of the Ontario Liberal Party is asking businesses to treat education workers as front-line workers. Steven Del Duca says retailers and institutions have made life easier for front-line workers during the pandemic. He says he would like to see teachers, caretakers, bus drivers, principals and support staff have special shopping hours, […]
  
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• Canada signs deal with Novovax to get 76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

  31-08-2020 15:47
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government has a deal with a third vaccine developer to get access to an experimental COVID-19 vaccine as early as next spring. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal this morning where he is set to announce details of the agreement with Maryland-based biotechnology company Novovax. The contract promises to secure for Canadians 76 […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite down in early trading, loonie up against U.S. dollar

  31-08-2020 15:46
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell in early trading, weighed down by losses in the financial sector, while the loonie climbed higher against the U.S. dollar. The S&P/TSX composite index down 47.82 points at 16,657.97. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 114.82 points at 28,539.05. The S&P 500 index was […]
  
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• Business rent-aid program to fall well short of budget, PBO projects

  31-08-2020 15:37
  
  OTTAWA — A federal spending watchdog says a program aiming to providing rent relief to small and medium-sized businesses will cost just under $1 billion this fiscal year. The report this morning from the parliamentary budget officer says the commercial rental-assistance program will now cost $931 million after it was extended through to August. The […]
  
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• Sault COVID-19 Case 28: What we know

  31-08-2020 15:31
  
  The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) is confirming a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the local case number total to 28 according to Algoma Public Health (APH). The staff member is self-isolating and those who have been in contact with that individual have been informed. A release from OFRA states while […]
  
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• Special Report AM – August 31

  31-08-2020 15:21
  
  Here is today’s Special Report 8AM Edition, where you can watch on demand! Join Christopher Oldcorn and Daniel Laprade on weekdays at 8 AM and 1 PM for Special Report. Make sure to interact live during the show on the Sault Online Facebook page, where you can send in a birthday or anniversary shout out and […]
  
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• Opinion: Why People In The Sault Can’t Respond To The Climate Crisis

  31-08-2020 14:11
  
  By Peter Chow Greta Thunberg imagines children and grandchildren of the future asking, “Why didn’t you do anything while there was still time to act?” The answers from Saultites would be varied. Climate scientists have been discouraged for some time that the public doesn’t seem to be getting the message that this crisis is real […]
  
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• Living Sustainably: Webinar offers economist’s approach to environment - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 14:08
  Living Sustainably: Webinar offers economist’s approach to environment  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• The 40th Annual Terry Fox Run: Virtual Edition

  31-08-2020 13:49
  
  40 years ago, Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope not knowing how Canadians would respond to his plea, “Somewhere the hurting must stop.” Canada answered that plea with Terry Fox Runs in hundreds of communities, thousands of schools, and with millions of supporters across Canada. This year, the global pandemic has changed […]
  
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• Man Charged with Careless Use of a Firearm

  31-08-2020 13:37
  
  On August 29, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 27-year-old Ronald Lecuyer for careless use of a firearm. At 6:08 p.m. police received a call of a man in the 200 block of Goulais Avenue carrying a sawed off shotgun and a black handgun. Prior to police arrival the person described left the area in […]
  
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• New COVID-19 case, APH reports

  31-08-2020 13:31 via saultstar.com
  
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• $45,000 Grant for John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  31-08-2020 12:33
  
  $45,000 Grant for John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie  SaultOnline.com
  
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• $45,000 Grant for John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie

  31-08-2020 12:33
  
  The Executive Director of the John Howard Society of Sault Ste Marie is pleased to have received a grant from the COVID-19 Emergency Community Support Fund. The money will go toward the society’s Emergency Remand Triage and Reintegration Project. “This grant of $45,000 will assist John Howard in the Sault by offering additional supports for […]
  
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• Little Read announces November events - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 10:25
  Little Read announces November events  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Its not just toilet paper any more - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 10:25
  Its not just toilet paper any more  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Raising Awareness with the Flashlight Walk in Sault Ste Marie - 9 & 10 News - 9&10 News

  31-08-2020 09:00
  
  Raising Awareness with the Flashlight Walk in Sault Ste Marie - 9 & 10 News  9&10 News
  
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• City of Sturgis approves social district, commons area - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 09:00
  City of Sturgis approves social district, commons area  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ask Amy: Engagement brings on family snark - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  31-08-2020 08:42
  Ask Amy: Engagement brings on family snark  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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