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• APH reports two new cases of COVID-19 in the Algoma District

  06-10-2020 22:37
  
  Algoma Public Health has just reported two new cases of COVID-19 here in the Algoma District due to close contact. Both residents are currently self-isolating with close contacts having been notified. Although the location of these two cases within the Algoma District has not been reported, the APH website states that “Exposure is evidence of […]
  
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• BOSTON, Hubert

  06-10-2020 22:20
  
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 87. Loving husband and best friend of Carol and the late Bertha. Cherished father of Judy Laird (Brian), Luanne Erechook (Ken) and Terrence Boston (Debbie). Step father of Lisa Martius (Jim), Kristi and Mark. Grandfather of the late […]
  
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• Missanabie Cree First Nation and Canadian government announce land settlement

  06-10-2020 21:57 via saultstar.com
  
  A lengthy litigation process followed by some extensive negotiations has ended for the Missanabie Cree First Nation. Read More
  
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• SCANGA, Quinto

  06-10-2020 21:54
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the family of Quinto Scanga announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Beloved husband to Ada Scanga (nee Mazzuca). Proud and loving father of Lorena. Beloved son of the late Francessca and Lorenzo Scanga. Cherished brother of the late Clemente Scanga (Fernanda) and Vicenzina Mazzotta (Sisto) of […]
  
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• Two candidate forums slated for Dundee - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 21:39
  Two candidate forums slated for Dundee  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Midwest jaunt an eye-opener - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 21:39
  Midwest jaunt an eye-opener  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Linda Hart named Convention and Visitors Bureau director - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 21:39
  Linda Hart named Convention and Visitors Bureau director  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Elections Canada seeks temporary new law for possible election during pandemic

  06-10-2020 21:39
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s chief electoral officer is asking Parliament to quickly pass a temporary new law to give Elections Canada the tools it needs to conduct a federal election safely in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stéphane Perrault wants the law to allow for an election to be held over two weekend days, rather […]
  
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• Blissfield graduate named recipient of solar farm scholarship - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 21:39
  Blissfield graduate named recipient of solar farm scholarship  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Hospitalized COVID patient second most recently reported case: SAH

  06-10-2020 21:31 via saultstar.com
  
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• Hospitalized COVID patient most recently reported case: SAH

  06-10-2020 21:31 via saultstar.com
  
  The COVID-19 patient admitted to Sault Area Hospital is Case #35, announced late Monday afternoon by Algoma Public Health, Sault Area Hospital confirmed to the Sault Star Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Hospitalized COVID patient Case #35: SAH

  06-10-2020 21:31 via saultstar.com
  
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• Thomas King, Gil Adamson among finalists for $50K Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize

  06-10-2020 21:18
  
  TORONTO — It’s been a banner week for Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalist Gil Adamson. The Writers’ Trust announced on Wednesday that the Toronto author’s sophomore novel, “Ridgerunner,” published by House of Anansi Press, is one of five books up for the $50,000 honour. Adamson’s western-meets-mystery also secured a spot on the Scotiabank Giller Prize […]
  
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• Interprovincial trade is the topic of SSM Chamber of Commerce Town Hall

  06-10-2020 21:18
  
  Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce were able to hold a town hall with two federal members of parliament today. MP Terry Sheehan and MP Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle-Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance met with local business leaders and media to talk about ways to assist them and ways […]
  
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• Feds focus on targeted expenditures: Fortier

  06-10-2020 21:04 via saultstar.com
  
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• Federal government focuses on targeted investment

  06-10-2020 21:04 via saultstar.com
  
  The Canadian government is focused to target investment for the middle class that will benefit the economy, the environment and protect the health of its residents, says Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance. Read More
  
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• Minister tags HCR's value to Northern economy

  06-10-2020 20:59 via saultstar.com
  
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• HCR's importance for Northern economic prosperity acknowledged

  06-10-2020 20:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Huron Central Railway is important to maintain economic prosperity in the North, said Canada’s Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance. Read More
  
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• Men face string of charges

  06-10-2020 20:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Two men Monday were arrested Monday and face a spate of charges in connection with a Sunday robbery. Read More
  
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• Correction - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 20:38
  Correction - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Gas Tax to pay for Civic Plaza instead of potholed roads

  06-10-2020 20:12
  
  The city has explained how they hope to pay for the new Downtown Plaza. Tom Vair is the Deputy CAO, Community Development and Enterprise Services. He explained via email how the $6.6 million estimated cost is going to be covered by a few different funding sources. A part of the email response is below. The […]
  
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• ‘We could have anywhere from 25 to 30 per day’

  06-10-2020 20:08 via saultstar.com
  
  With medical professionals expecting a second wave of COVID-19 to hit this fall, the Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) and its assessment centre are ready. Read More
  
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• Whitmer approves earlier processing of absentee ballots - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 19:59
  Whitmer approves earlier processing of absentee ballots  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• PUC Reminds Residents of Electrical Safety

  06-10-2020 19:50
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – PUC is reminding residents and professionals to avoid potentially fatal electrical contact incidents by taking the proper precautions around live power lines, transformers and substations. PUC strongly advises that community members do NOT go near and/or tamper with any electrical equipment for any reason. Power lines and high voltage energized […]
  
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• Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waivers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 19:34
  Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waivers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Two Charged with Robbery

  06-10-2020 19:30
  
  On October 5, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 37-year-old Blake Hudson and 37-year-old Shawn Reedy for robbery. It’s alleged on October 4, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m. the two accused and a third man attended a residence in the 0-100 block of Wellington Street West. Once inside the residence the three men began assaulting […]
  
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• GIOIA, Jutta

  06-10-2020 19:13
  
  With heartfelt sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Jutta at the Windsor Regional Hospital on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 66. Dearly loved wife of the late Carmen. Cherished mother of Barbara (Chris) and Robert. Her special bond with her grandchildren Karmyn, Brooke and Abigail will never be forgotten. Jutta lived for […]
  
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• Dave Ramsey: How to save for a car - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 19:13
  Dave Ramsey: How to save for a car  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Virtual Thanksgiving gatherings urged to control COVID-19

  06-10-2020 18:54
  
  OTTAWA — Health Minister Patty Hajdu is telling Canadians to celebrate Thanksgiving virtually this weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. She says it is “an act of love” to celebrate over video links instead of in person because of the rising number COVID-19 cases. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, says meeting indoors can […]
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Oct 6

  06-10-2020 18:49
  
  Watch First Local Monday to Friday at 8am with Chris Oldcorn, Colette Linden 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 Watcher photos/videos to [email protected] with your name and location. Like Weather Daniel on Facebook Follow […]
  
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• First Local 8AM – Oct 6

  06-10-2020 18:45
  
  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 on Twitter and Instagram […]
  
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• Panthers are No. 1 in polls - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 18:39
  Panthers are No. 1 in polls  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• The Saginaw - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 18:38
  The Saginaw  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chippewa County Family Project launches matching funds campaign - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 18:38
  Chippewa County Family Project launches matching funds campaign  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Civic Plaza on “thin ice” follow-up: Mayor Provenzano and councillors attempt to explain duplicate ice rinks

  06-10-2020 18:31
  
  An email was sent to Mayor Provenzano and several councillors last week. Asking a few questions about the Civic Plaza and why they supported it. Below, unedited are the responses to the two questions asked. Questions: 1. Why did you vote for this to move forward when there is another outdoor ice rink being completed […]
  
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• MANION, Ralph Wayne

  06-10-2020 18:20
  
  ~ March 17, 1937 – October 4, 2020~ We are shocked and saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Ralph in his sleep at home in Thessalon in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Mary (nee McLennan). Loving Dad of Ruth LaForty. Very special Poppa of Patrycia LaForty (Wil Harbers) and proud Great Poppa of […]
  
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• Sault Commission Meeting Wrap-Up

  06-10-2020 17:59
  
  SAULT STE MARIE, MI – The city commission met and only faced one motion that caused any serious contention. The motion was regarding a rezoning application by the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District on Armoury Place. They want to rezone an adjacent lot from residential to office space. They stated the reason is to […]
  
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• MICK, Sandra Annie (nee Marshall)

  06-10-2020 17:40
  
  ~ October 15, 1939 – October 4, 2020~ Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, October 4, 2020 just 11 days from her 81st birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Mick. Loving mother of Chris Mick (Patti), Ronda Grasley (Tom) and Glen Mick (Shelley). Step mother of Allan Mick (Bernice) and […]
  
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• WINTER, Elizabeth Joan

  06-10-2020 17:37
  
  ~ 1928 – 2020 ~ Elizabeth Joan Winter passed away peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her loving husband John. Cherished mother of Angela (Rick Dunbar), Michelle, and Susan (Peter Moeller). Always remembered by her grandchildren Dawn (James), Mark (Lesley), Cheryl, John (Alicia), Daniel, […]
  
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• WASYLINIUK, Cory Andrew

  06-10-2020 17:29
  
  Passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 44 years. Beloved son of Colleen (nee Brydges) and the late Edward Wasyliniuk. Dear brother of the late Grant Wasyliniuk, Tracy Wasyliniuk of Cochrane and Brian M. Wasyliniuk of Sault Ste Marie. Predeceased by his grandparents Grant and Agnes Brydges and […]
  
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• Soo Theatre Project fall group class registration

  06-10-2020 17:26
  
  Fall group class registration is open at The Soo Theatre Project. You can register for the 2020-2021 classes online by visiting www.SooTheatre.org, where you can also print the registration form and contact the theatre the setup an appointment. The class schedule:
  
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• Risky Crossing: Crosswalk “needed” on Pine Street

  06-10-2020 16:50
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Cars and pedestrian interactions are increasingly dangerous on Pine Street according to a local resident. Linda Francisco lives at the corner of Pine and Chlebus and has watched in fear as children and elderly cross daily. “The traffic is very busy and the amount of children and the elderly who […]
  
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• First antigen rapid test for COVID-19 gets Canadian approval

  06-10-2020 16:24
  
  OTTAWA — Health Canada has given the green light to another rapid test for the virus that causes COVID-19. The Panbio test from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics in Germany is the first antigen test to be approved in Canada. Antigen tests look for specific markers on the outside of a virus, while all the tests previously […]
  
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• Phones Down: APH phone lines not working

  06-10-2020 16:18
  
  Algoma Public Health is currently experiencing technical difficulties at their Sault Ste. Marie office due to the high level of calls. The phone lines are not available at this time. They hope to have the issue resolved soon.
  
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• In Memory of Tom St. Jules

  06-10-2020 15:40
  
  ~ February 11, 1947 – October 10, 2019 ~ His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite index down in early trading as price of oil tops US$40

  06-10-2020 15:31
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down in early trading despite gains in the energy sector as the price of oil climbed back over US$40 a barrel. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 10.26 points at 16,399.93. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 42.34 points at 28,190.98. The S&P 500 […]
  
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• HACKETT, Shirley

  06-10-2020 15:06
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Arnold Hackett. Loving mother of Patrick (Sheila), Michael (Angela) and Susan Kniahnicki (late Edward). Proud Grandmother of 5 grandchildren Julie, Jeffrey (Tammy), Sarah, John and Cameron. Great Grandmother of Jordan, Draidyn and Keegan. […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

  06-10-2020 14:23
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $2.4 billion in August as both exports and imports fell. The agency says the result compared with a deficit of $2.5 billion in July. Economists on average had expected a deficit of $2 billion for August, according to financial data firm Refinitiv. Both […]
  
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• Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

  06-10-2020 12:55
  
  OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are divided about whether to let the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt their plans for upcoming holidays and seasonal events. Respondents who let their children go door-to door for Halloween last year were closely divided on whether to let them go trick-or-treating again this year, with 52 per cent saying […]
  
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• My Take: Biden better for hunting, fishing funding - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  06-10-2020 08:28
  My Take: Biden better for hunting, fishing funding  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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