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• Ontario begins appointment-based COVID-19 testing system

  05-10-2020 23:54
  TORONTO — Ontario will begins COVID-19 testing by appointment only this morning. Premier Doug Ford has said the shift to the new system was done to prepare the province’s 155 assessment centres for winter. The government has faced criticism over the long lines at assessment centres where people have had to wait for hours for […]
  
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• COVID-19 Case at Sault Area Hospital

  05-10-2020 23:40
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault Area Hospital admitted an individual who is positive with COVID-19. Prior to admission, the patient had been self-isolating at home. The patient’s condition has required admission to the hospital. Appropriate isolation precautions have been implemented. Our front-line teams acted quickly and efficiently to ensure the patient received an accurate […]
  
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• Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case

  05-10-2020 23:10
  
  Details of the confirmed case Case Number: Case #35 Exposure Category: Close contact, International travel Status: Self-isolating Tested: Oct 5, 2020 Important Information: View current situation in Algoma Algoma regions with COVID-19 cases reported in the past 14 days include: Sault Ste. Marie and area Exposure is evidence of community spread in northern Michigan Anyone […]
  
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• State funeral for former PM John Turner today, COVID-19 to limit attendance

  05-10-2020 23:01
  TORONTO — Former Liberal prime minister John Turner is being laid to rest in Toronto today. A state funeral will precede the internment. About 170 invited guests are expected to attend the funeral at the recently renovated St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Organizers have limited the guest list in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Turner died […]
  
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• COVID-19 patient admitted to hospital

  05-10-2020 22:55 via saultstar.com
  
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• CARLUCCI, Adamo

  05-10-2020 21:58
  
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband and soulmate of Luisa for 61 beautiful years. Cherished father of Mary Piazza (Stephen), Theresa Giancola (Pat), Anthony (Valerie) and Paulo (Kim). Proud Nonno of Nikki and Stephen Jr. Piazza (Jessica), Adamo and Rylie Giancola, […]
  
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• POHJOISRINNE, Sulo Heikki

  05-10-2020 21:40
  
  Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 86. Cherished and loving husband of the late Lahja Pohjoisrinne for 55 years. Beloved father of Terry (Nancy) and Paula Boissineau (late Dave). Proud Pappa of Kyla (Kye), Teija and Mya, Jon, Derek and Michael; Great-Grandpa […]
  
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• Whitmer: Statewide mask requirement remains in effect - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 21:13
  Whitmer: Statewide mask requirement remains in effect  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ‘Virtual’ Thanksgiving may be on menu: APH

  05-10-2020 21:06 via saultstar.com
  
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• APH urges residents to avoid travel out of region

  05-10-2020 21:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health is sending out a new message: avoid all travel outside the region, if at all possible. Read More
  
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• MOAR, Christopher Ian

  05-10-2020 20:52
  
  At the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 38. Father of Ayden. Son of Wendy Archibald (late Maurice) and Lyle Moar. Brother of Robert Brownlee, Lyle Brownlee, Lisa Moar and Thomas Archibald. Grandson of the late Clayton and the late Joan Brownlee, Harvey Moar and Wilma Dowe. Also survived […]
  
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• SAHF 50/50 winner salutes care

  05-10-2020 20:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Chris Kubis-Biemann, of Sault Ste. Marie, has won a record-setting $297,185 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s September electronic and online 50/50 draw. Read More
  
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• Chris wins $297,185 in latest SAHF 50/50 Draw

  05-10-2020 20:39
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (October 5th, 2020) – On September 30th at 11 am, Chris Kubis-Biemann of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, won a record-setting $297,185 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s (SAHF) September electronic and online 50/50 draw. Her lucky number (K-6345054) was drawn electronically, and she was contacted immediately. Chris has been purchasing […]
  
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• Ontario government spending $35M to help schools in COVID-19 hot spots

  05-10-2020 20:28
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is spending $35 million to help schools in COVID-19 hot spots. Premier Doug Ford says the funding will be directed to school boards in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region and York Region. Ford says the new funding will help schools provide more physical distancing in the classroom. It will also help school boards hire […]
  
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• Adrian College women's volleyball kicks off season Sunday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 20:20
  Adrian College women's volleyball kicks off season Sunday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• September’s ARCH 50/50 winner is thrilled

  05-10-2020 20:02
  
  Disbelief was the first thing that went through Tim McCreight’s mind when he found out he had won the September ARCH 50/50 draw. “I leaned against the stove, and then my wife, Donna, had to say it again. I couldn’t believe it!” exclaimed Tim. On September 30, at 5:00pm, Tim’s winning ticket number of C-1187887 […]
  
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• COVID-19 Fall Business Impact Survey and Business Conference Call

  05-10-2020 19:47
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2020 10 05) – The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) have designed a survey to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and organizations during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. The feedback will be used to communicate the needs of the community directly […]
  
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• Community interest growing in Downtown Plaza project

  05-10-2020 19:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown plaza is gaining steam. Read More
  
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• WEIR, Helen Margaret (Nee Simpson)

  05-10-2020 19:24
  Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Van Daele on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Henry Weir. Loved mother of Alison, Margaret Durkee (Larry), and Jane Mesich (Mark). Dear grandmother of Mhora, James and Catherine. Proud GG of McKenna. Helen will be missed by her nieces, nephews, many […]
  
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• Upper Peninsula in limbo on coronavirus restrictions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 18:46
  Upper Peninsula in limbo on coronavirus restrictions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ripping off the mask: Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Gov Whitmer’s COVID-19 policies

  05-10-2020 18:46
  
  Michigan’s Attorney General hopes people will continue to adhere to mask-wearing and social distancing measures in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. The court decided Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not have the authority to issue or renew executive orders pertaining to COVID-19 beyond April 30th. Because of the Michigan Supreme Court decision, a statement […]
  
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• Magnitsky sanctions demanded against Iranians in January shootdown of airliner

  05-10-2020 18:27
  OTTAWA — Families and loved ones of those killed in the shootdown of a passenger jet over Tehran are urging Canada to impose so-called Magnitsky sanctions that would target those directly responsible. Alise Mills, a spokeswoman for the families, says the sanctions regime, named after Russian whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky, would the permit Ottawa to freeze […]
  
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• Trojans run past Rockets - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 18:20
  Trojans run past Rockets - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• WALKER, Douglas Gordon

  05-10-2020 18:16
  
  Douglas Gordon Walker age 90, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 1st, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Beloved husband of Margaret Walker (Smith), cherished father of Brenda Arrowsmith (Don) and Bruce Walker (Lorraine). Proud grandfather of Jamie Arrowsmith (Katie Schell) and Dana Arrowsmith, and great-grandfather to Elizabeth and Douglas Walter Arrowsmith. Pre-deceased by much-loved […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Meeting Preview - SaultOnline.com

  05-10-2020 18:11
  
  Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Meeting Preview  SaultOnline.com
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Meeting Preview

  05-10-2020 18:11
  
  SAULT STE MARIE, MI – Tax values, prosecution services, and a possible federal grant will all be discussed tonight during the scheduled commission meeting. A proposal to spend $24,000 on appraisal services is in front of the commission to have a company do appraisals on land currently in front of the tax tribunal. Seven cases […]
  
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• Woman Charged with Break and Enter

  05-10-2020 17:56
  
  On October 3, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 37-year-old Sara Rathbone for break and enter. At 5:35 a.m. police received a call of a break and enter in progress in a building in the 200 block of McNabb Street. Upon arrival officers did not locate the accused was she was found shortly afterwards nearby. […]
  
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• Some coastal residents choosing northern Michigan amid virus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 17:14
  Some coastal residents choosing northern Michigan amid virus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• North American stock markets post gains in late-morning trading, loonie climbs higher

  05-10-2020 17:14
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, fuelled by a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange as the price of oil and U.S. stock markets also rallied. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 145.55 points at 16,344.80. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 393.45 […]
  
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• Changes proposed for Michigan natural resources trust fund - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 17:14
  Changes proposed for Michigan natural resources trust fund  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 615 new COVID-19 cases today, and five new deaths from the virus

  05-10-2020 17:10
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 615 new cases of COVID-19 today, and five new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 289 cases are in Toronto, 88 in Peel Region and 81 in Ottawa. Elliott says 58 percent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. The province says it has a […]
  
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• New AWIC survey hopes to identify ongoing COVID issues for business

  05-10-2020 17:09 via saultstar.com
  
  The Algoma Workforce Investment Corp. is asking businesses to complete another survey to better understand the impact of COVID-19 locally. Read More
  
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• Human rights groups ask feds for plan to deal with white supremacy in Canada

  05-10-2020 17:05
  
  Multifaith human rights organizations are calling on the prime minister to come up with a plan to dismantle white supremacist groups across the country. The open call to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau comes in wake of the death of a 58-year-old man who was fatally stabbed outside the International Muslim Organization mosque in Toronto last month. William Von […]
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs bring back veteran centre Jason Spezza on another one-day deal

  05-10-2020 16:22
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed centre Jason Spezza to a one-year, US$700,000 contract extension. It marks the second straight one-year deal at the NHL minimum with the Leafs for the 37-year-old Toronto native. Spezza had nine goals and 25 points in 58 regular-season games with Toronto last season. He has 940 points […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct and one count of neglected of duty, loses 24 hours of pay - CTV Toronto

  05-10-2020 16:15
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct and one count of neglected of duty, loses 24 hours of pay  CTV Toronto
  
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• First Local 8AM Edition – Oct 5

  05-10-2020 15:48
  
  Here is today’s First Local 8AM Edition, where you can watch on demand! Join Christopher Oldcorn, Colette Linden and Daniel Laprade weekdays on First Local. 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 the discussion! Follow Chris […]
  
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• Wanda June England notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  Wanda June England notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe News Publisher's Statement 2020 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  Monroe News Publisher's Statement 2020 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Local sports: SMCC sweeps league foes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  Local sports: SMCC sweeps league foes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Stop unregulated financing, 'favors' - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  Letter: Stop unregulated financing, 'favors' - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Sign thefts makes my job easier - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  Letter: Sign thefts makes my job easier - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• LaSalle Township 9/21/2020 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 15:23
  LaSalle Township 9/21/2020 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Now’s Your Chance To Make a Big Wish!

  05-10-2020 15:05
  
  The Group Health Centre Trust Fund is pleased to present its new and exciting Big Wish MEGA 50/50 Lottery (Lic. 12230)! With over $135,000 given away this year, and an online platform to keep everyone safe, some Big Wishes are bound to come true! There are 12 prizes in total to be given away – […]
  
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• PEDERSEN, Andrea

  05-10-2020 14:33
  Peacefully, with family at her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 58 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Andy and the late Margaret. Dear sister of Anders Jr., Shirley Lee, Betty Cristello, Colleen Wright and Pat Carroll of Winnipeg. Andrea will […]
  
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• Meghan Patrick big winner at Country Music Association of Ontario Awards

  05-10-2020 08:53
  
  LONDON, Ont. — Meghan Patrick led the way at Sunday night’s Country Music Association of Ontario Awards with three wins. The Bowmanville, Ont., native won Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Album of the Year for “Wild As Me.” The haul raised Patrick’s career total of CMAO awards to 15. She shared the songwriter […]
  
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• Does compression clothing aid workouts? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 06:17
  Does compression clothing aid workouts?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Panthers grind out win over Bulldogs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 02:56
  Panthers grind out win over Bulldogs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Celebrate First Nations Public Library Week … Page by Page and Win!

  05-10-2020 02:23
  
  Aniin, Boozhoo, Hello! Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of First Nations Public Library Week with fellow book lovers across Turtle Island! The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library is hosting its first ever What’s Your Favourite Indigenous Book? contest online. The contest runs from October 4th to the 25th, 2020. To enter, cast […]
  
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• Trump’s many accomplishments - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 01:15
  Trump’s many accomplishments  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Cooking with Kim: Flavorful enchiladas - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-10-2020 01:15
  Cooking with Kim: Flavorful enchiladas  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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