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• DeWitt column: The Midlife Starter Kit - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 23:22
  DeWitt column: The Midlife Starter Kit  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Wawa council meetings return to virtual format

  07-10-2020 23:13 via saultstar.com
  
  After only a few weeks of resuming in-person public meetings, Wawa council decided to return to virtual meetings. Read More
  
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• Staff member at YMCA isolating after testing positive for COVID-19

  07-10-2020 23:11
  
  The YMCA is advising that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently isolating at home. The following email was sent out to their membership today around 2:30 p.m.: Dear Members, We have recently been informed that a staff member at our YMCA has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is currently […]
  
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• Ontario, Toronto seem at odds on how to tackle COVID-19 surge in the city

  07-10-2020 23:09
  
  TORONTO — Ontario and its largest city appeared at odds Wednesday on how to tackle a spike in COVID-19 in Toronto that local health officials warned could quickly surpass the initial wave of the virus if left unchecked. Ontario Premier Doug Ford repeatedly voiced his reluctance to temporarily halt indoor dining in restaurants, one of several measures Toronto’s top doctor requested […]
  
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• Want to shop online, but still support local businesses? You can do that!

  07-10-2020 23:03
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the AlgomaMarketplace.com to introduce a newer, more exciting and expanded online local shopping experience. Conceived from a desire to help local businesses embrace e-commerce opportunities during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Algoma Marketplace first launched this past April with a focus on supporting the local […]
  
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• Y staffer self-isolating after testing positive

  07-10-2020 22:43 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie YMCA staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19 is at home self-isolating and following public health directives, the YMCA says. Read More
  
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• 'I want the hospital to follow their policy'

  07-10-2020 22:28 via saultstar.com
  
  March for caregivers held outside North Bay hospital Read More
  
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• Holiday closures and schedule changes

  07-10-2020 22:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie residents are reminded that the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday will result in a number of closures and schedule changes at city facilities. Read More
  
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• Stolen truck stripped; man charged

  07-10-2020 22:22 via saultstar.com
  
  City police have arrested a 45-year-old man for possession of stolen property over $5,000. Read More
  
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• OHL’s return won’t happen with bodychecking or other physical contact : MacLeod

  07-10-2020 22:14
  
  The Ontario Hockey League will have to try to remove physical contact, including bodychecking, if it’s to have a 2020-21 season. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, spoke with media on Wednesday, where she addressed a variety of issues facing sports in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of her […]
  
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• More Medevac aircrafts than passenger planes fly thru Sault airport

  07-10-2020 22:01 via saultstar.com
  
  There are currently more Medevac Air Ambulances arriving and departing from the Sault Ste. Marie Airport than passenger planes. Read More
  
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• ‘It’s very sad, but it’s a reality’

  07-10-2020 22:01 via saultstar.com
  
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• International couples plan reunions in Canada under new travel exception

  07-10-2020 21:59
  
  Alia Youssef and Mohamed El-Sawah have been in a long-distance relationship for the better part of a year, though they live just a 35-minute drive apart. Youssef lives in Windsor, Ont., El-Sawah in a suburb of Detroit, Mich. When the Canada-U.S. border was closed in March due to COVID-19, they were forced to place many of the cultural and […]
  
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• BLAIS, Eleanor (Homer)

  07-10-2020 21:20
  
  After a courageous battle, Homer passed away peacefully with Gerry Blais, her soulmate of 60 years by her side on Wednesday October 7th, 2020, in her 75th year. Cherished Mother of Alexis Parr (late Larry), Terry Blais (Ghislaine), JoniLynn Jeffreys (Meurwyn) and her late infant twins Dawn and Gary. Devoted Grandmother of Scott Parr (Jen), […]
  
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• Someone In The Sault Is Sitting On A Big Lottery Win

  07-10-2020 20:34
  
  There are two weeks left to claim an ENCORE – DAILY GRAND prize worth $100,000 from the Monday, October 21, 2019 DAILY GRAND draw. The winning numbers were 4 – 3 – 7 – 3 – 9 – 9 – 8 and the winning ticket was sold in Sault Ste. Marie. Players must match the […]
  
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• Some One In The Sault Is Sitting On Big Lottery Win

  07-10-2020 20:34
  
  There are two weeks left to claim an ENCORE – DAILY GRAND prize worth $100,000 from the Monday, October 21, 2019 DAILY GRAND draw. The winning numbers were 4 – 3 – 7 – 3 – 9 – 9 – 8 and the winning ticket was sold in Sault Ste. Marie. Players must match the […]
  
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• Liberal Minister: “Wealth Inequality” tax to help pay for COVID

  07-10-2020 20:26
  
  The Liberal government says they intend to tax the rich when it comes to paying for the COVID-19 costs. In an interview with Sault Online, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier explained what the government has done to this point. She also made note going forward targeted investments will […]
  
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• Avoid non-essential travel this weekend, Sault Ste. Marie infection control doc says - CBC.ca

  07-10-2020 20:09
  
  Avoid non-essential travel this weekend, Sault Ste. Marie infection control doc says  CBC.ca
  
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• Avoid non-essential travel this weekend, Sault Ste. Marie epidemiologist says - CBC.ca

  07-10-2020 20:09
  
  Avoid non-essential travel this weekend, Sault Ste. Marie epidemiologist says  CBC.ca
  
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• Forest Park football coach Graff resigns - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 19:55
  Forest Park football coach Graff resigns  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Great Escape Dream Draw Winners Announced!

  07-10-2020 19:34
  The Great Escape Dream Draw was held last Wednesday at the AFS building. The draw for the grand prize of $85,000 cash  or a  Jayco Jayflight 29RKS Travel Trailer and a A  Ford F150 S/Crew XLTC 4×4 Truck. There were several early bird prizes drawn along with other cash prizes. The Grand Prize winner was  […]
  
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• Count Them Early: Surge of absentee ballots

  07-10-2020 19:33
  New legislation signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will allow clerks in cities or townships of at least 25,000 people can begin processing a surge of absentee ballots a day ahead of the November 3 election. So far, 2.7 million voters requested ballots and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson anticipates more residents will vote than […]
  
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• MILANO, Angelo

  07-10-2020 19:30
  
  Tragically and unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Health Science North in Sudbury with his daughters Lisa Smith (Mike) and Vicki Milano-Lee (Shane Lee) by his side. He leaves behind his 6 grandchildren Brady Smith, Mackenzie Smith (Kylee Daigle-McKague), Gavin Smith, Sarah Gibbs, Alyssandra Sauve, Gabriella Lee that he truly adored and lived his […]
  
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• Gateway’s slots back in business Saturday

  07-10-2020 19:30 via saultstar.com
  
  Let the games begin. At least some of them. Read More
  
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• ROWSE, Robert John

  07-10-2020 19:25
  
  Retired Fire Captain, Robert John Rowse, Prince Lake ON, formerly Windsor ON, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 7 pm at the age of 77. After a year of declining health, Robert (Bob) died peacefully with his beloved wife Gail of 53 years, and their children Russell, Renée, and Kirk by his side […]
  
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• Bays outlast Raiders in five-set EUPC match - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 19:07
  Bays outlast Raiders in five-set EUPC match  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Promise made, promise broken - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 18:24
  Promise made, promise broken - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute for Oct 7

  07-10-2020 18:22
  
  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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• Few to use new sickness benefit for COVID-19 diagnosis, PBO suggests in new report

  07-10-2020 18:00
  
  OTTAWA — Parliament’s spending watchdog says relatively little of the government’s new sickness benefit will go to people who have tested positive for COVID-19. In a report Wednesday morning, the parliamentary budget officer estimates that only $50 million out of the estimated $655 million of the new sickness benefit will go to workers who have […]
  
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• MAY, Samuel James Ian

  07-10-2020 17:43
  
  ~November 16, 1967 – October 2, 2020~ Sammy passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) with his family at his side. Sam was the son of the late Thelma May. He was the brother of Diane (Milton) Mckinnon, Marlene (Dean) Avery, Jim (Anne) May, Shelley (John) Goulet, and […]
  
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• MRAUD, John J.

  07-10-2020 17:23
  
  Peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 87. Husband and partner of Joyce for 62 years. Dad to John (April) and Greg. Papa to Kaitlyn, Jakob and Sierra. Great grandpa to Charlie. Son of the late Abraham and Annie Mraud. Brother of the late Bill (Ottalee), late Edward […]
  
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• Michigan health chief cites broad authority, issues rules - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 17:11
  Michigan health chief cites broad authority, issues rules  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SSM Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Meeting

  07-10-2020 16:42
  
  SAULT STE MARIE, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce held their 131st Annual general meeting and the news is good. The Chamber of Commerce was hit hard this year by the pandemic. In his presidential remarks, Carlo Spadafora noted in the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it […]
  
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• First Local 8AM – Oct 7

  07-10-2020 16:41
  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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• Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Property

  07-10-2020 16:40
  On October 6, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 45-year-old Darren Nocioli for possession of stolen property over $5,000. Officers responded to a call of suspicious activity in the 0-100 block of Megginson Drive. Upon arrival officers observed a 2019 Dodge truck, valued at approximately $61,700, which had been stripped for parts. The truck was […]
  
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• Ontario reports 583 new COVID-19 cases today, and one new death from the virus

  07-10-2020 16:35
  
  Ontario is reporting 583 new cases of COVID-19 today, and one new death due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 173 cases are in Toronto, 121 in Ottawa, 75 in York Region, and 70 in Peel Region. Elliott says 60 per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. […]
  
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• Fire Prevention Week 2020: October 4-10th

  07-10-2020 16:28
  
  This Year’s Theme, “SERVE UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN” With fire prevention week upon us, Sault Fire Services is urging everyone in Sault Ste. Marie to take some simple steps to prevent kitchen fires in their home. The theme is very timely as cooking fires continue to be the leading cause of home fires […]
  
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• Two new COVID-19 cases in Chippewa

  07-10-2020 16:24
  Two new probable cases of COVID-19 and one recovery are being reported by the Chippewa County Health Department. The latest numbers bring the total confirmed/probable cases to 86 with the number of recovered cases standing at 69.
  
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• Tinsley column: The journey - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 15:49
  Tinsley column: The journey  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie, Burlington County resolution Toronto-bound - SooToday

  07-10-2020 15:43
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, Burlington County resolution Toronto-bound  SooToday
  
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• Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban

  07-10-2020 15:23
  
  OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren’t easily recycled and already have more environmentally friendly alternatives will be the first to go under Canada’s new restrictions on plastics. That means the end of next year will be the end of the road for plastic straws, stir sticks, carry-out bags, […]
  
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• Lost in Suburbia classic column: No loafing around - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 15:08
  Lost in Suburbia classic column: No loafing around  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Airport Continues To See Record Low Passenger Volumes

  07-10-2020 14:30
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Passenger traffic April thru September 2020 totalled 8,652 passengers.  This represents a decrease of 92%.  The past six months of traffic levels are as follows: Month Passengers Change from Previous Year April 63 -99.6% May 69 -99.6% June 440 -97.5% July 2,112 -88.8% August 3,170 -84.8% September 2,798 -83.4%   […]
  
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• Algoma Public Health: Protect your loved ones this Thanksgiving

  07-10-2020 12:22
  
  As Ontario enters the second wave of COVID-19, Algoma Public Health is sharing the following ways for everyone to stay safe and healthy this Thanksgiving. If you are sick, stay home and away from others. Even if your symptoms are mild, do not attend shared meals or gatherings. Keep any gatherings as small as possible, […]
  
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• Madison girls cross country wins home invitational - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 11:36
  Madison girls cross country wins home invitational  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Trump is Putin's man - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 11:36
  Letter: Trump is Putin's man - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: New voice needed in People's House - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 11:36
  Letter: New voice needed in People's House - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv 5pm Local Newscast For Oct 6

  07-10-2020 03:28
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report for October 6, 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 […]
  
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• Village manager: Sewer plant project hits holdup - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 01:54
  Village manager: Sewer plant project hits holdup - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• County mulls support for LaPlaisance Rd. corridor - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-10-2020 01:54
  County mulls support for LaPlaisance Rd. corridor  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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