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• Ontario school ordered to close after three COVID-19 cases detected among staff

  16-09-2020 23:14
  
  PEMBROKE, Ont. — An eastern Ontario high school has been ordered to close after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 since last Friday. The Renfrew County District School Board posted a notice on social media Wednesday saying the local public health unit had ordered the immediate closure of Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont. The […]
  
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• Council asks government to support regional airports

  16-09-2020 21:40 via saultstar.com
  
  City council is flying with the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. Read More
  
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• Centennial Arena upgrades get green light

  16-09-2020 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  ELLIOT LAKE — Centennial Arena requires a new ice resurfacer and repairs to the chiller, council recently heard. Read More
  
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• Canadian politicians who’ve been forced to isolate because of exposure to COVID-19

  16-09-2020 21:26
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is just the latest on a growing list of Canadian politicians who have been needed to isolate themselves and get tested for COVID-19. Here is a short list: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — Trudeau’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12 after a trip to […]
  
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• Four people from Sault Ste. Marie face drug, other charges after traffic stop - CTV Toronto

  16-09-2020 21:11
  
  Four people from Sault Ste. Marie face drug, other charges after traffic stop  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID-19 Outbreaks on Michigan college campuses

  16-09-2020 21:05
  
  New data shows recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan’s schools are centred on college campuses where students tend to live in close proximity. Grand Valley State University currently has 438 cases of the novel coronavirus, followed by Adrian College with 229 cases, Central Michigan University with 271, and Michigan State with 202 cases. Lake Superior State […]
  
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• SANTA MARIA, Rev. Angelo Enrico

  16-09-2020 21:03
  
  November 4, 1939 to September 14, 2020 ~ It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved brother, uncle and friend. Father Angelo Santa Maria was called home to God on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice in his 81st year. He was predeceased by his loving […]
  
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• Some Prince councillors stick with virtual attendance

  16-09-2020 21:00 via saultstar.com
  
  PRINCE TOWNSHIP — The province-wide State of Emergency declared on March 17 to halt the spread of COVID-19 has ended, but some Prince council members have continued to “attend” meetings electronically, as permitted by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, which went into effect in July. Read More
  
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• Retired Hearst Man Picks Up His $65 Million Cheque

  16-09-2020 20:56
  
  James Wickman of Hearst loaded 24 family members on a rented coach bus and drove almost 10 hours to OLG’s Prize Centre in Toronto. He was excited and anxious to collect his massive $65 million jackpot from the Tuesday, September 8, 2020 LOTTO MAX draw. “The last time I won a big prize was in […]
  
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• Sault Theatre Workshop Fundraiser Drive In!

  16-09-2020 20:49
  
  The Sault Theatre Workshop is holding an evening fundraiser starting this Saturday, September 19. The public is invited to a drive-in movie event happening in the parking lot of the theatre at 121 Pittsburgh Ave. They will be playing the Phantom of the Opera and Cyrano de Bergerac. Sault Theatre Workshop Fundraising Coordinator Leah Frost […]
  
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• Another COVID-19 postponement: Canada Summer Games pushed back to 2022

  16-09-2020 20:31
  
  ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games have been postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19. The Canada Games Council (CGC) and host society announced the decision Wednesday after consultations with the Niagara Region, and the provincial and federal governments. Originally scheduled for August of 2021 in the Niagara Region, the Games have […]
  
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• Council approves semi-detached rezoning despite unanimous neighbourhood oppositon

  16-09-2020 20:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Property owners Daniel and Alissa Perri want to build a one-storey semi-detached home with attached garages instead of a single-family dwelling on their Garden Avenue property. Read More
  
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• PUC customers want answers

  16-09-2020 20:05
  
  PUC customers are looking for some answers, claiming they have recently seen a surprising increase in their bills. Many took to a local Facebook group to vent their frustrations. They claim a third-party contractor tasked with obtaining water meter readings had not been conducting any readings for a months-long period beginning in March of this […]
  
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• Canadian retailers scramble to keep up with surging demand for patio heaters

  16-09-2020 20:03
  TORONTO — As the weather gets cooler and COVID-19 cases start to surge again, more and more Canadians are looking to extend patio season by adding a heater to their outdoor space. The demand for patio heaters has risen so much that retailers have been struggling to keep them in stock, according to the Retail Council […]
  
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• McKee returns as Bays football coach - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 19:50
  McKee returns as Bays football coach  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• NerdCon spiked

  16-09-2020 19:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Steel City NerdCon is cancelled due to a worrying uptick in COVID-19 cases in Ontario and the organizer learning fewer people could attend his event than expected.Read More
  
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• Ground station to be built in Kinross - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 19:29
  Ground station to be built in Kinross - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Volunteers needed for Lake State hunger drive - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 19:26
  Volunteers needed for Lake State hunger drive  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chippewa County repeated drunk driving offender arrested - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 18:56
  Chippewa County repeated drunk driving offender arrested  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Suspect runs, but nabbed

  16-09-2020 18:55 via saultstar.com
  
  A man bolted when the homeowner saw him come out a garage in the 100 block of Golf Range Crescent on Tuesday morning.Read More
  
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• Panthers sweep Trojans in EUPC match - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 18:45
  Panthers sweep Trojans in EUPC match - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Conservative Leader O’Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

  16-09-2020 18:35
  OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says he, his family and some party workers are in self-isolation after an aide tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from the party says the O’Tooles are getting tested, informing the Opposition leader’s recent contacts and keeping his son home. “My family and I are feeling well, but […]
  
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• SWIFT, David

  16-09-2020 18:32
  
  Passed away at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved son of Donna and the late Leonard. Dear brother of Leonard (late Jane), Glenn (Kim), Peter, late Edward, Paul, Janine and Mark (Christy). David will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. A private graveside service will be […]
  
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• Big 10 to resume football

  16-09-2020 18:30
  
  The Big 10 Conference council of presidents voted unanimously to restart the football season on October 24. Significant steps and protocols in screening the athletes including daily antigen testing, enhanced cardiac screening and a data-driven approach helped make the decision possible. The Big Ten will mandate all students, coaches, trainers and field staff to undergo […]
  
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• OPP Drug Arrests on Highway 17

  16-09-2020 18:06
  
  A citizen complaint about drug use at a business on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township has resulted in multiple charges against four Sault Ste. Marie residents. On September 6th, OPP officers located the vehicle identified in the complaint and conducted an investigation. That resulted in the seizure of drugs suspected to be purple heroin, meth, […]
  
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• Fire on Pim Street

  16-09-2020 17:49
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Ont. – A fire broke out this morning at the Canadian Motor Hotel on Pim Street. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Sault Fire Services responded to 410 Pim St. for reports of a laundry basket on fire. Upon arrival, the laundry basket had been moved outside for firefighters to extinguish. The building was […]
  
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• Suspended motorist was stunt driving: OPP

  16-09-2020 17:30 via saultstar.com
  
  An Elliot Lake man who wasn’t supposed to be driving was allegedly found behind the wheel, driving well above the speed limit, with marijuana nearby and unmarked cigarettes in his vehicle.Read More
  
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• Cover Those Plants! Another Frost Advisory Issued

  16-09-2020 17:26
  
  Temperatures are dropping fast into the evening and overnight as high pressure and clear skies move in.  Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for a large portion of our region. Frost advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Some plants may be damaged or […]
  
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• Ontario reports 315 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in past 24 hours

  16-09-2020 16:53
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 315 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two new deaths from the virus. There were also 154 cases newly marked as resolved over the past 24 hours. The total number of cases in Ontario now stands at 45,383, which includes 2,822 deaths and 40,245 cases classified as resolved. Health Minister Christine Elliott says […]
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Sept 16

  16-09-2020 16:50
  
  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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• Special Report AM – Sept 16

  16-09-2020 16:42
  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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• North American stock markets creep higher in early trading, loonie edges lower

  16-09-2020 15:34
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also gained ground. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 19.34 points at 16,450.61. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 34.24 points at 28,029.84. The S&P 500 index was up 7.72 points at 3,408.92, while the Nasdaq […]
  
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• Iron ore shipments fall in 2020

  16-09-2020 15:30 via saultstar.com
  
  Shipments of iron ore on the St. Lawrence Seaway are down nearly 25 per cent this year.Read More
  
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• Success!

  16-09-2020 15:29
  
  Despite facing several challenges and adapting to a virtual event due to the pandemic, this year’s Sault Ste. Marie’s Myeloma March was a success! Participants were encouraged to walk with their team in their own neighborhood at the same time as the regularly scheduled March. March spokesperson, Craig Morrison, was determined to create awareness for myeloma, […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie's Myeloma March a Success - SaultOnline.com

  16-09-2020 15:29
  
  Sault Ste. Marie's Myeloma March a Success  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie’s Myeloma March a Success

  16-09-2020 15:29
  
  Despite facing several challenges and adapting to a virtual event due to the pandemic, this year’s Sault Ste. Marie’s Myeloma March was a success! Participants were encouraged to walk with their team in their own neighborhood at the same time as the regularly scheduled March. March spokesperson, Craig Morrison, was determined to create awareness for myeloma, […]
  
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• Walk raises nearly $15K for Myeloma Canada

  16-09-2020 14:34 via saultstar.com
  
  A fundraiser for Myeloma Canada in Sault Ste. Marie raised nearly $15,000 last Sunday. Read More
  
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• Man hurt in weekend crash

  16-09-2020 14:23 via saultstar.com
  
  A 52-year-old man suffered minor injuries in a multi-vehicle collision at a busy north-end intersection last Saturday afternoon.Read More
  
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• Sault can help feed hungry Saturday

  16-09-2020 14:03 via saultstar.com
  St. Vincent Place collects donations for its food bank during the 10th annual Big Blue Box drive on Saturday. Read More
  
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• Sault foursome found with drugs, weapons: OPP

  16-09-2020 13:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Four Sault Ste. Marie residents were charged following a complaint of drug use at a business on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township. Read More
  
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• Lake Superior State University Invites Volunteers to Participate in Annual “Kids Against Hunger” Meal-Packaging on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020

  16-09-2020 12:55
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Lake Superior State University seeks volunteers for its annual Kids Against Hunger meal-packaging drive that will occur on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, from 7 AM to 4 PM in the Superior Room in the Walker Cisler Student and Conference Center on the LSSU campus. The goal is to ready 25,000 meals […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie City Hall renamed in honour of former Mayor Ronald A. Irwin - SaultOnline.com

  16-09-2020 12:14
  
  Sault Ste. Marie City Hall renamed in honour of former Mayor Ronald A. Irwin  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie City Hall renamed in honour of former Mayor Ronald A. Irwin

  16-09-2020 12:14
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – A dedication ceremony marking a name change for Sault Ste. Marie’s City Hall was held today in honour of former Mayor Ronald A. Irwin. In recognition of his record of public service and his contribution to the community and the country, the City of Sault Ste. Marie has renamed its City […]
  
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• Mason Lee Messer notice of hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 06:35
  Mason Lee Messer notice of hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Frenchtown Township 9.22.22 hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 06:35
  Frenchtown Township 9.22.22 hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City of Monroe Chapter 720-Zoning - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 06:35
  City of Monroe Chapter 720-Zoning  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• The benefits of intermittent silence - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-09-2020 06:19
  The benefits of intermittent silence  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Trudeau wraps up cabinet retreat aimed at plotting course through pandemic, beyond

  16-09-2020 04:41
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to wrap up two and a half days of cabinet meetings today aimed at plotting a course through the COVID-19 health crisis. Bold talk of an audacious plan to rebuild the shattered economy gave way during the meetings to the more immediate challenge of confronting the potential for […]
  
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• Special Report PM – Sept 15

  16-09-2020 02:53
  
  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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• ONNtv Local 5pm Newscast – Sept 15

  16-09-2020 02:46
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report for September 14th, 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 live shows […]
  
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