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• Panic follows airport collision: TSB

  02-09-2020 23:47 via saultstar.com
  
  TORONTO Panicked passengers ignoring safety instructions in a mad scramble out of a plane after it collided with a fuel truck on the runway of Toronto airport caused many of the resulting crash injuries, the Transportation Safety Board found. Read More
  
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• Buses get electronic payment option

  02-09-2020 22:29 via saultstar.com
  
  NORTH BAY – City council has awarded a nearly $600,000 contract for a new transit fare system that will see new fare boxes installed and allow customers to buy passes through a mobile device. Read More
  
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• A cut above

  02-09-2020 22:20 via saultstar.com
  
  Liam Bellinger, a summer student with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, cuts the grass at Bellevue Park on Tuesday. Grass at the downtown park is cut five days a week during the summer, said manager of parks Travis Reid. In a typical summer, 14 summer students cut grass at 75 city parks. Fewer students are working this year due to COVID-19.  BRIAN KELLY Read More
  
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• St. Vincent Place in Sault Ste. Marie providing free lunches for students in need - CTV Toronto

  02-09-2020 21:53
  
  St. Vincent Place in Sault Ste. Marie providing free lunches for students in need  CTV Toronto
  
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• Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 21:47
  Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Study suggests single-use plastics may be on the rise with COVID-19

  02-09-2020 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Experts are trying to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic is creating more garbage and plastic waste. Read More
  
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• GIBSON, Sara Elaine “Sally”

  02-09-2020 21:10
  
  It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Sally, beloved wife and best friend of Jim for 53 years. Proud mother of Duncan and Sara (Nate Watts). Loving grandmother of Rex Watts. Predeceased by her parents Rex and Hazel Gilroy. Beloved sister of Ed Gilroy (Judy) and Valerie Gilroy (late Bruce […]
  
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• Sharon Anne Dressel name change - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 21:07
  Sharon Anne Dressel name change - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Medical officers of health and Education Directors release message

  02-09-2020 21:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Education directors and medical officers of health from across Northern Ontario are sending a united message on the importance of safety, just before students return to the classroom. Read More
  
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• Stolen vehicle found

  02-09-2020 20:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A vehicle stolen in Thessalon last Monday was found near Chapleau later that day.Read More
  
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• Northern Ontario Medical Officers Determined On “Covid Safe” Schools

  02-09-2020 20:44
  
  Directors of Education and Medical Officers of Health from across Northern Ontario stand united to deliver on COVID-safe schools Wed, Sep 02, 2020 On March 13, 2020, schools across Ontario closed their doors without us knowing when they would reopen. Almost six months later, school doors are beginning to re-open to welcome students back for […]
  
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• Western alienation, economic recovery priorities over an election: O’Toole

  02-09-2020 20:35
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says overcoming western alienation and helping Canada’s post-pandemic economic recoveries are among his top priorities. A fall election, he said, is not, though the Conservatives will be ready if it comes to that. O’Toole has been in his post for a little over a week. He named his House […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Pelosi’s salon trip - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 20:34
  Weatherford cartoon: Pelosi’s salon trip  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Harris 50/50 win tops $180,000

  02-09-2020 20:08 via saultstar.com
  
  A six-figure lottery win is helping put a little green in fall for Betty-Jo (Joey) Harris.Read More
  
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• Health care workers urge Romano to rethink Bill 195 legislation

  02-09-2020 19:53 via saultstar.com
  
  Front line workers have taken to the streets to protest what they call the removal of their workplace rights by the provincial government. Read More
  
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• Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance

  02-09-2020 19:33
  
  OTTAWA — Canada is still considering a contribution to the international vaccine coalition known as COVAX, which aims to equitably distribute a COVID-19 vaccine to poorer countries that can’t afford one. The decision stands in contrast to Tuesday’s decision by the Trump administration in the United States to opt out of the alliance of more than 150 countries […]
  
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• Panthers hold off Hornets in five sets - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 19:09
  Panthers hold off Hornets in five sets - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Gaylord shuts out Sault - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 19:09
  Gaylord shuts out Sault  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Trudeau calls Payette ‘excellent’ governor general, says no plans to replace her

  02-09-2020 18:51
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come to the defence of embattled Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, saying Canada has an “excellent” representative for the Queen and that now is not the time to replace the former astronaut. The comments follow allegations that employees in Payette’s office at Rideau Hall have been subject to workplace […]
  
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• $22,375 ECSF Grant for Women in Crisis Algoma

  02-09-2020 18:47
  A cash injection from the COVID-19 Emergency Community Support Fund will help Women In Crisis Algoma to create a warm, safe, and welcoming space for newcomer women. The $22,375 grant will go toward the Newcomer Women’s Café project. “Newcomer Women’s Café aims to improve the mental, physical and emotional well-being of 20 refugee and vulnerable […]
  
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• Human remains located on St Joe’s Island identified as Sally Gibson

  02-09-2020 18:21
  
  Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed the human remains found on St. Joe’s Island are that of a woman reported missing last month. They are those of 74-year-old Sally Gibson of Sault Ste Marie. Her remains were discovered on August 25 in Hilton Township along with an abandoned vehicle. A post-mortem was conducted and the remains […]
  
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• Gibson found dead on island

  02-09-2020 18:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Human remains found on St. Joseph Island are identified as missing Sault Ste. Marie woman Sally Gibson, Ontario Provincial Police say. Read More
  
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• Green leadership race hits home stretch, winner to be announced in Ottawa Oct. 3

  02-09-2020 18:00
  
  OTTAWA — One month before the Green Party of Canada picks its next leader, Toronto international-affairs expert Annamie Paul has widened her fundraising lead over her nearest competitor. The contest is in the final stretch, with plans to announce the winner Oct. 3 at an event in Ottawa. The party cancelled plans for an in-person leadership […]
  
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• ALLEN, Scott Leonard

  02-09-2020 17:57
  
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Scott.  He entered into his Saviour’s presence on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the age of 54. Beloved son of the late Leonard and Irene Allen.  Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Karen and Roy Laplante.  Dear uncle of Joshua (Keera) Laplante and Rachel […]
  
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• HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 17:43
  HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Angus Reid Institute: Election Speculation season begins with main contenders in dead heat

  02-09-2020 17:34
  
  September 2, 2020 – Exactly three weeks from a scheduled reopening of Parliament with a Speech from the Throne that may ultimately trigger a fall election, the latest public opinion data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the Liberal and Conservative Parties of Canada in a tie, with 35 percent of decided voters each […]
  
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• NDP calls for Ontario ombudsman to review province’s back-to-school plan

  02-09-2020 17:32
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s New Democrats are asking the province’s ombudsman to review the government’s back-to-school plan. The party’s education critic, Marit Stiles, says she wants the ombudsman to determine if measures are in place to meet safety standards recommended by experts. In a letter to Paul Dube yesterday, Stiles notes the ombudsman’s purview includes school boards. […]
  
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• Sparks column: Focus on what could go right - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 17:31
  Sparks column: Focus on what could go right  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Movie review: Action-filled ‘Tenet’ leaves you hanging - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 17:31
  Movie review: Action-filled ‘Tenet’ leaves you hanging  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• S&P/TSX composite up, helped by telecom, utilities and consumer staples

  02-09-2020 17:27
  
  TORONTO — Gains in the telecommunications, utilities and consumer staples sectors helped lead Canada’s main stock index higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed showing. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 67.69 points at 16,712.68. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 189.91 points at 28,835.57. The […]
  
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• Special Report AM – Sept 2

  02-09-2020 17:15
  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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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Sept 2

  02-09-2020 17:10
  
  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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• Seniors 55+ City programming restarts Sept 8

  02-09-2020 17:05
  
  With the release of September’s senior services flyer comes new guidelines for those wishing to participate in the programming. Sault Ste Marie’s Community Services, Recreation and Culture division has released its reopening plan, which goes into effect September 8th. Those attending the Drop-In Centre and the Northern Community Centre will have to sign a waiver. […]
  
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• Germany says Russias Navalny poisoned with nerve agent - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 16:54
  Germany says Russias Navalny poisoned with nerve agent  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• A Taste of Cold Weather Expected Next Week

  02-09-2020 16:31
  
  As Summer 2020 comes to a close, Fall-like weather is right on our doorstep.  According to national weather forecasters, we’re likely to feel a substantial cool down next week thanks to a huge ridge of high pressure building on the west coast. That ridge will help to create a trough allowing the jet stream to […]
  
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• Male Charged With Theft Under $5,000

  02-09-2020 15:24
  
  On September 1, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 36-year-old Ryan St. Jean for theft under $5,000. At 8:45 p.m. the accused attended a business in the 200 block of McNabb Street, selected approximately $482 worth of items from the shelves and left without attempting to pay. He was stopped by store security and held […]
  
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• Tracy Beckerman column: Under the big top - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 15:22
  Tracy Beckerman column: Under the big top  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Board vows systemic racism fight

  02-09-2020 13:50 via saultstar.com
  
  SUDBURY – Members of the Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario board of directors have adopted a resolution “that the board agrees to condemn all forms of systemic racism and commits to making every possible effort to eradicate this scourge in the system.”Read More
  
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• OPP find human remains on St. Joe’s Island

  02-09-2020 13:27
  
  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the discovery of human remains on St. Joe’s Island. The discovery was made on August 25 along with an abandoned vehicle in Hilton Township. Police are not saying whether foul play is suspected. A post-mortem has been performed and OPP is expecting confirmation of the deceased’s identity by Thursday (September […]
  
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• Ken Brown Recovery Home Receives $5,000 ECSF Grant

  02-09-2020 13:02
  
  A $5,000 grant from the COVID-19 Emergency Community Support Fund will help those in isolation access counselling for mental illness and addiction. “COVID-19 has imposed one of the most universal states of isolation,” says Rob Thibodeau, Senior Counsellor at Ken Brown Recovery Home in Sault Ste Marie. “The Ken Brown Recovery Home opted to remain […]
  
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• M&M Customer Appreciation Charity BBQ This Sunday!

  02-09-2020 13:01
  
  Get out this long weekend and pop on by the M&M Food Market at 216 Second Line West this Sunday September 6th for a hamburger and to support the YMCA! M&M Food Market is hosting a customer appreciation BBQ from 1-4pm on Sunday with proceeds going to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. The following is […]
  
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• COVID-19 leaves kids lonely, bored, hungry, at risk of abuse

  02-09-2020 12:20
  
  Canada’s children have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and should be prioritized in the country’s recovery efforts, a new report says. “The toxic stress that many children have experienced in recent months, and will continue to experience, will take a heavy toll and will require concerted effort and investment on the part of […]
  
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• Free food for Sault Ste. Marie students - CTV Toronto

  02-09-2020 09:00
  
  Free food for Sault Ste. Marie students  CTV Toronto
  
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• Marjorie Ella Dennison notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 06:12
  Marjorie Ella Dennison notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Erie Township Notice of Auction - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-09-2020 06:12
  Erie Township Notice of Auction - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders

  02-09-2020 04:54
  
  TORONTO — Scott Laughton scored on a redirect in overtime after Philadelphia blew a late two-goal lead, helping and the Flyers stave off elimination with a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Coming off consecutive losses, Philadelphia coach Alain Vigneault called on his top players to “put on their big boy […]
  
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• Ontario Expanding Seniors Dental Care Program

  02-09-2020 04:20
  
  Province Investing in New, Renovated, and Mobile Dental Clinics TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding will be used to support 78 infrastructure projects across the province, including building new dental clinics and renovating existing facilities. The province is also adding […]
  
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• ONNtv Local Evening News – September 1

  02-09-2020 04:03
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report for September 1st, 2020. You can tune into ONNtv for all your local news, weather and sports throughout the day. Make sure to visit the Sault Online/ONNtv website by clicking here. Like Sault Online on Facebook and click on the live video alerts to stay on top of all […]
  
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• Special Report PM – September 1

  02-09-2020 03:47
  
  Here is today’s Special Report 1PM 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 join […]
  
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• Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

  02-09-2020 02:55
  
  OTTAWA — Health Canada has reversed course on home test kits for COVID-19, saying it will now review applications for such devices. In June, the department indicated it would not review such applications. But Cole Davidson, a spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu, says that was meant to apply to test kits for diagnosing cases […]
  
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