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• Police continue to study body cameras

  08-09-2020 23:43 via saultstar.com
  
  The North Bay Police Services Board is looking at recent work from Toronto and Peel police for “as much information as possible” on the use of body cameras. Read More
  
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• ‘This is not just a patch job’

  08-09-2020 23:18 via saultstar.com
  
  The Rydal Bank Historical Society met its first goal for the Rydal Bank Church — the roof is being replaced and the steeple restored. Read More
  
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• Northern Michigan From Above: Change of Seasons in Sault Ste. Marie - 9&10 News

  08-09-2020 23:09
  
  Northern Michigan From Above: Change of Seasons in Sault Ste. Marie  9&10 News
  
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• UPDATED: PUC Notice of Unplanned Power Outage

  08-09-2020 23:03
  
  Power has been restored to all customers. If you are still without power please call the PUC Emergency number at 759-6555. PUC line crews are currently investigating a power outage affecting 4,929 customers in the east end areas of the city. The cause of the interruption is unknown at this time, affecting the following areas: […]
  
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• PUC: Notice of Unplanned Power Outage

  08-09-2020 23:03
  
  PUC line crews are currently investigating a power outage affecting 4,929 customers in the east end areas of the city. The cause of the interruption is unknown at this time, affecting the following areas: Sackville from Second Line E. to Mary Ave., North St. from Second Line E. to Fortcreek Area White Oak Dr.; Second […]
  
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• Crime Stoppers: Break and Enter at Marnic’s Mobile

  08-09-2020 22:52
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of Break and Enter. In the early morning hours of August 20, 2020, two suspects broke into Marnic’s Mobile and smashed two display cabinets containing several cell phones. Both individuals were dressed in black […]
  
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• Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 22:49
  Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Netflix/Canadian Film Centre announce four series for development initiative

  08-09-2020 22:18
  
  TORONTO — The Canadian Film Centre and Netflix have announced four projects in the TV series portion of their inaugural Project Development Accelerator initiative. The three-month program, which announced its film selections in May, offers advanced project development and workshopping support for creators. The four TV series, chosen from more than 100 applications, include “Alter Boys” […]
  
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• Collision claims life of Timmins-Area cyclist

  08-09-2020 21:58 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario records 185 new COVID-19 cases as schools reopen

  08-09-2020 21:14 via saultstar.com
  
  With students returning to schools across the province, Ontario is reporting a distinct rise in the number of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases. Read More
  
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• Business survey helps chamber pinpoint advocacy plan

  08-09-2020 20:51 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is urging local businesses to complete a three-minute survey that will help establish its advocacy plans for the immediate future. Read More
  
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• High Rate Of Speed

  08-09-2020 20:49
  
  On September 4, 2020, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were on patrol on Highway 17 in the Township of the North Shore. Police observed a pick-up truck travelling at a high rate of speed and subsequently conducted a traffic stop. Once stopped, police observed numerous infractions. Tyson DAVIES, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged […]
  
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• Canadian filmmakers hope small Toronto film fest slate will help them stand out

  08-09-2020 20:45
  TORONTO — Michelle Latimer was celebrating word that her documentary “Inconvenient Indian” made it into this year’s Toronto International Film Festival when she got a phone call with even bigger news. TIFF co-head Cameron Bailey got in touch in late July to say her series “Trickster” was also chosen, making the Metis/Algonquin writer-director a major fixture of the […]
  
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• Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 20:36
  Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Back To School Time – Watch For Kids And School Buses

  08-09-2020 20:32
  
  ELLIOT LAKE – Inspector Tyler Sturgeon, Detachment Commander for the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), wants to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe 2020 – 2021 school year. Motorists should be extra attentive and prepared to stop for school buses from Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. […]
  
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• Man threatens security officer, faces charges

  08-09-2020 20:28 via saultstar.com
  
  City police have charged a 23-year-old man with assault with a weapon. Read More
  
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• New date set for Journey Lottery draw

  08-09-2020 20:23 via saultstar.com
  
  The Journey lottery draw has been rescheduled to Oct. 11 at 11 am. Read More
  
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• Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system

  08-09-2020 20:22
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s chief public health officer says she won’t get ahead of an independent review of the early-warning unit in her agency that’s meant to flag potential pandemics. Dr. Theresa Tam says the unit within the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to function. The government ordered an outside review of the global health unit after The […]
  
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• Senior charged after crashing into truck on bypass

  08-09-2020 20:15 via saultstar.com
  
  An elderly Sault driver faces multiple charges after colliding with a truck early Tuesday on the southwest bypass. Read More
  
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• Ontario Takes Extraordinary Steps to Reopen Schools Safely

  08-09-2020 20:06
  
  Provincial Back-to-School Plan Includes Substantial Investments in PPE Along with More Teachers, Nurses, and Custodians TORONTO — As students, teachers and staff return to school, the Ontario government is providing up to $1.3 billion in critical supports and has delivered more than 37 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely reopen classrooms across […]
  
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• BOYCHUK, Stella Mary

  08-09-2020 19:58
  
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late William Boychuk. Loved daughter of the late Phoebe Humphries and late Henry Smith (late Alice). Loving sister of Doris Royal (late Harvey) and Bernard Brock (Joanne). Sister of the late siblings, Greta […]
  
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• Slow Internet Speeds? Not According To CRTC Report

  08-09-2020 19:55
  
  Are you getting the broadband speeds you are paying for? According to a report issued today by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), you are, and sometimes, exceeding what is promised. The CRTC report finds the vast majority of participating Canadian Internet service providers (ISPs) have met or exceeded the maximum download and upload […]
  
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• House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 19:48
  House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario court rules boy should attend school in person over father’s objections

  08-09-2020 19:46
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s courts are wading into the debate over sending students back to school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with one judge ruling a nine-year-old boy should return to in-person classes despite his father’s objections. In a decision released late last month, Ontario Superior Court Justice Andrea Himel said the case is one of many such disputes currently before the […]
  
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• Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic

  08-09-2020 19:40
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians appear to still have solid faith in doctors and scientists nearly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. A new survey done for Proof Strategies over the Labour Day weekend suggests more than eight in 10 Canadians trust doctors and nearly eight in 10 trust scientists. That shows little change from the levels of trust […]
  
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• Club champs crowned at Tanglewood - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 19:38
  Club champs crowned at Tanglewood  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Blue Devils drop decision at Alpena - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 19:34
  Blue Devils drop decision at Alpena  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Redettes rally past Bulldogs - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 19:22
  Redettes rally past Bulldogs - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Tinsley column: Jesus communities warm hearts - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 18:44
  Tinsley column: Jesus communities warm hearts  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ramsey column: Christmas in … September? - sooeveningnews.com

  08-09-2020 18:44
  Ramsey column: Christmas in … September?  sooeveningnews.com
  
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• Ramsey column: Christmas in … September? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 18:44
  Ramsey column: Christmas in … September?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Marquette sweeps at Dale Phillips Invitational - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 18:43
  Marquette sweeps at Dale Phillips Invitational - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Community testing event finds seven positives - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 18:25
  Community testing event finds seven positives  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Op Ed: Sheehan Highlights Importance of Federal Government Support for a Safe Return to School

  08-09-2020 18:18
  
  September 8, 2020 – Sault Ste. Marie, ON School is critical for kids’ development and future success. The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for families, with schools closed and students separated from their classmates and friends. As we gradually and safely restart our economy, parents should be able to return to work and trust that […]
  
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• NDP: Ford should take action now to divide classes into smaller, safer groups

  08-09-2020 18:05
  
  QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Education critic Marit Stiles (Davenport) issued the following statement as students across the province start heading back to school: “Students heading back to school this week are likely facing a mix of emotions; excitement at getting to see friends and teachers after a long time apart, and a tremendous amount of anxiety […]
  
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• Liberals extend commercial rent-relief program for last time

  08-09-2020 17:53
  OTTAWA — The federal government is extending its commercial rent-relief program one last time. The Liberals say the program that aims to help small businesses with their rent or lease costs will be extended for this month, unveiling the details one week after rent was due. In a release, the government says the one-month lifeline is a “final […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Cancel the debates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-09-2020 17:27
  Weatherford cartoon: Cancel the debates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Mike McDonald: Sault Online’s New Journalist

  08-09-2020 17:23
  
  Hi. I’m Mike McDonald and I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself to the people of Sault Ste Marie. It is my hope that through my work with SaultOnline I can connect with the citizens of this city. I was born in Sault Ste Marie at the old Plummer Hospital. I attended […]
  
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• Celebration of Life: GIONETTE, Jim

  08-09-2020 17:08
  
  Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Jim Gionette at the Mississauga First Nation Community Hall (Bingo Hall) at 11am on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Interment of Shirley and Jim to follow at St. Edwards Cemetery. Father Lourdo officiating. Covid measures in place. Please wear a mask, wash and sanitize hands and […]
  
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• Ontario reports 375 new COVID-19 cases over past two days

  08-09-2020 17:04
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 375 new cases of COVID-19 over the past two days. There were also 238 cases newly marked as resolved on Sunday and Monday in the provincewide report. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there were 185 new cases in the past 24 hours, with 190 recorded the day before. The province is reporting two days worth of data […]
  
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• ERMATINGER, Lance Earl Flynn

  08-09-2020 16:52
  
  May 7, 1962 to August 28, 2020 ~ Lance Earl Flynn Ermatinger began his journey to join his ancestors. He is reunited with his parents Harvey and Mary (nee Bobbiwash) Ermatinger as well as his brothers Greg and Duane. He is survived by his brothers Tyrone, Gabriel and Tommy and his sisters Sally and Isabelle. […]
  
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• VILLEBRUN, Yvette

  08-09-2020 16:49
  
  Peacefully passed away at the Algoma Manor (Thessalon) on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Emile.  Loving mother of Bob, Louise Bouchard (Rob), Carol Richter (late Wolfgang), late Peter and Sue Roy (Marney). Cherished Meme of Nick Roy (Young Ji), Paul Bouchard (Sandra), Dr. Danielle Bouchard (Tony), […]
  
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• LARGE, David Lynn

  08-09-2020 16:46
  Peacefully at his home in Echo Bay on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 64. Beloved son of the late John and Vina Large. Loving father of Laura Neighbor. Dear brother of Ron Large (Eloise), Glenda McBride (Kevin), JoAnne Johnson (Steve) and the late Ken Large (Pat). Proud uncle of Heather Large, Stefannie […]
  
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• HAYNES, Marion Jean

  08-09-2020 16:45
  Peacefully, into the arms of her Saviour at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Willon Haynes. Loving mother of Barbara Ann Periard(Roger) and the late James W. Haynes (Kathy Evans). Proud grandmother of Mark Periard (Karen), Jonathan Periard (Christina) and Heather Periard […]
  
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• BARBER, Rick

  08-09-2020 16:43
  
  September 25, 1953 to September 3, 2020 ~ At his residence in the loving arms of his family, Rick passed with pride and dignity in his 67th year. Loving husband of Mary for 45 years. Strong and loving father of Tracy and Todd (Shannon Hicks). Forever loved Pa of Dalton and Taylor. Cherished son of […]
  
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• Special Report AM – Sept 8

  08-09-2020 16:36
  
  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 join […]
  
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• COVID-19 stalls trend of growing financial optimism in Canada: An Angus Reid Institute Study

  08-09-2020 16:22
  
  September 8, 2020 – Canadians continue to re-enter the employment market (250 thousand more jobs were added across the country in August), but the negative impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on personal finances and the economy have soured Canadians on their future financial outlook. A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds that a […]
  
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• Ontario parents lack school choice compared to other provinces and western, developed jurisdictions around the world: A Fraser Institute Study

  08-09-2020 16:03
  
  TORONTO – Ontario lags behind other provinces, U.S. states and many developed countries when it comes to providing parents with school choice for their children, which improves student outcomes, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “It’s time for Ontario to stop discriminating against ordinary […]
  
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• North American stock markets plunge to start trading week, loonie sinks lower

  08-09-2020 15:47
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit loss in early trading and the loonie dropped below 76 cents US, while U.S. stock markets also plunged to start the trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 221.37 points at 15,996.64. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 421.82 points at […]
  
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• Sault Police On Back to School Safety

  08-09-2020 15:42
  
  This year back to school will bring challenges never before seen in our community. The ongoing pandemic has changed our daily lives. Children in our community are getting ready to return to school and see their friends and teachers. Others will remain at home, taking part in remote learning or home schooling. We want to […]
  
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