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• Grace under pressure earns fire department praise

  23-10-2020 23:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Prince Township Volunteer Fire Department received some heartfelt praise at the regular October meeting from Joe Santa Maria, whose family cottage on Pinder Drive went up in flames in June. Read More
  
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• Crime Running Wild in the Sault: Resident suggestions highlighted

  23-10-2020 23:55
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – A quick check of the various social media channels in Sault Ste. Marie shows a part of the city many in power do not want to admit. The pictures and posts show theft, needles, and rampant drug use all throughout the city. They are repeatedly posted and even more disturbing […]
  
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• No word on lost revenue relief: SAH

  23-10-2020 23:47 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital says it has yet to hear if the province will help heal the facility’s current fiscal woes due to COVID-19. Read More
  
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• The Algoma Guardian - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 22:28
  The Algoma Guardian  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault city-wide disposal tire days a success - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 22:28
  Sault city-wide disposal tire days a success  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario promises action to address rising insurance rates as critics urge regulation

  23-10-2020 22:17
  
  TORONTO — Under pressure to address rising commercial insurance rates blamed on the pandemic, Premier Doug Ford promised this week to take action to stop what he called “gouging” by some companies in the sector. Ford twice this week has told insurance firms to rein in what he described as “astronomical” rate increases to businesses […]
  
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• Maple Leafs sign defenceman Travis Dermott to one-year contract extension

  23-10-2020 21:48
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract extension worth US$874,125. The 23-year-old recorded 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 56 regular-season games in 2019-20 before adding one assist in five games during the Maple Leafs’ qualifying round series against Columbus. The native of Newmarket, Ont., has […]
  
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• COVID curtain call keeps STW off stage

  23-10-2020 21:29 via saultstar.com
  
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• Trudeau walks back pledge to end boil-water advisories on First Nations by 2021

  23-10-2020 21:00
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked back a long-standing promise to lift all boil-water advisories in First Nations by 2021 on Friday, pointing the finger at travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau made the comments when asked about the situation in Neskantaga First Nation, where an unknown contaminant in the water prompted officials to […]
  
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• Ford calls for talks in Caledonia occupation, condemns violence

  23-10-2020 20:56
  
  Premier Doug Ford is calling for Indigenous demonstrators occupying a housing development in Caledonia, Ont., to engage in peaceful talks with his government. Ford made the appeal after a judge ordered them to permanently leave a construction site at the centre of an Indigenous land dispute this week. Hours after the ruling Thursday, provincial police […]
  
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• ‘We’ve been very busy trying to recreate a wheel’

  23-10-2020 20:52 via saultstar.com
  
  There will, indeed, be a few new twists and turns. Read More
  
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• Companies warn Tory motion could deter domestic production of PPE

  23-10-2020 20:44
  
  OTTAWA — Canadian companies that answered the government’s call to produce ventilators and other desperately needed equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic say they’re worried that opposition MPs are now demanding disclosure of the contracts they signed with Ottawa. In a letter to Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Canadian Exporters and Manufacturers president Dennis Darby says members […]
  
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• Over 1,700 scrap tires collected across city-wide tire disposal days

  23-10-2020 20:35
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE ⁠ – The City of Sault Ste. Marie and the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation hosted their second city-wide tire disposal day this past Saturday, October 17, 2020. Part two of a twofold community cleanup project, the event was funded through a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) […]
  
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• Christmas Cheer depot hours announced

  23-10-2020 20:21 via saultstar.com
  
  Christmas Cheer starts accepting applications on Nov. 2. Read More
  
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• Chippewa County reports more COVID-19 cases

  23-10-2020 20:02 via saultstar.com
  
  One new, and three probable cases, of COVID-19 are reported in Chippewa County.Read More
  
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• Newberry posts 1st football win over Engadine - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 19:57
  Newberry posts 1st football win over Engadine  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MHSAA confirms on-time winter sports start - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 19:57
  MHSAA confirms on-time winter sports start - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• KORREY, James S.

  23-10-2020 19:57
  
  Passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the age of 90. Jim will be deeply missed by his daughter Kathryn Fisher (Robb), and his grandchildren Benn and Sarah. Born in 1930 to the late Sam and Regina Korrey, brother Eugene (late Mary-Lou), Sisters: Roma, Joan (Bob) and […]
  
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• Assembly of First Nations has ‘lost confidence’ in RCMP commissioner, says Bellegarde

  23-10-2020 19:56
  
  OTTAWA — The head of the Assembly of First Nations says he is set to tell Prime Minister Justin Trudeau he has ‘lost confidence’ in RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki. National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he’s taking this step after months of unrest and many issues relating to the safety of First Nations people across Canada. […]
  
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• Op Ed: Supporting small business is key to our economic recovery

  23-10-2020 19:55
  
  From Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste. Marie-Oct. 11, 2020) In the lead up to Small Business Week I announced seven exciting projects, in support of the Sault’s economy and area businesses. This Fednor funding will help maintain 240 jobs and help create 171 jobs for a total of 411 […]
  
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• MITCHELL, Doris Irene

  23-10-2020 19:54
  
  Peacefully at the Finnish Rest Home, with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late James Wesley Mitchell and the late Myles James Byrnes. Loving mother of Cheryl Byrnes, Terrence Byrnes and Shawn Byrnes (Tracey). Proud Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 12 great […]
  
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• Canadian companies that have filed for creditor protection since COVID-19 pandemic

  23-10-2020 19:24
  
  TORONTO — A list of some of the companies that have taken steps under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act since the beginning of the pandemic: Oct. 23: Le Chateau Inc. (apparel retailer) Sept. 14: Mountain Equipment Co-operative (outdoor recreation retailer MEC) Sept. 8: Groupe Dynamite (Garage and Dynamite apparel retailer) […]
  
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• Majority of international travellers since March deemed ‘essential’, avoid quarantine

  23-10-2020 19:17
  
  OTTAWA — More than 4.6 million people have arrived in Canada since the border closed last March but less than one-quarter of them were ordered to quarantine — the rest were deemed “essential” and exempted from the requirement. The Canada Border Services Agency provides data each week on the number of people arriving in Canada […]
  
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• Litzner developing into distance running standout - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 19:10
  Litzner developing into distance running standout  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SAC cross country champions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 18:39
  SAC cross country champions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Behind the Song: Don McLean’s ‘Vincent’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 18:15
  Behind the Song: Don McLean’s ‘Vincent’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• College enrolment tops projections

  23-10-2020 17:47 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College enrolment at its Sault Ste. Marie campus is up slightly over its forecasted numbers for this fall. Read More
  
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• Mangino column: Local jails can be deadly - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 16:54
  Mangino column: Local jails can be deadly  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 826 new COVID-19 cases today, and nine new deaths from the virus

  23-10-2020 16:51
  Ontario is reporting 826 new cases of COVID-19 today, and nine new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 292 cases are in Toronto, 186 in Peel Region, 87 in Ottawa, and 72 in York Region. The province says it has conducted 40,019 tests since the last daily report, with another 35,436 […]
  
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• Long-term care commission recommends Ontario address staffing shortages in homes

  23-10-2020 16:50
  
  An independent commission studying the devastating effects of COVID-19 in Ontario’s long-term care homes says the province should urgently address the issue of staffing shortages. In its letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care Merrilee Fullerton, the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission says the government must spend more money so the homes can hire more personal […]
  
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• 4 More Cases in Chippewa County

  23-10-2020 16:49
  
  The number of COVID-19 cases has climbed to 121 as the Chippewa County Health Department reports 4 new cases. There are no new recoveries and no deaths. Out of the 121 cases, 80 have recovered, leaving 41 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Chippewa County. The health department is reminding everyone to practice social […]
  
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• Le Chateau closing

  23-10-2020 15:54 via saultstar.com
  
  Canadian fashion chain Le Chateau is going out-of-business, prompting yet another vacancy at Station Mall.Read More
  
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• Program Read Welcomes the Public to attend Annual General Meeting

  23-10-2020 15:48
  
  Hosted virtually via Zoom  with link to be provided on their Facebook page. Program Read will hold their Board Meeting followed by their Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 23rd . Those interested are asked to go their facebook page for the Zoom link to participate .  
  
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• S&P/TSX composite up in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed; Loonie rises

  23-10-2020 15:47
  
  TORONTO — Gains in the financial and industrial sectors helped lift Canada’s main stock index in early trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 24.35 points at 16,303.71. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 48.87 points at 28,412.53. The S&P 500 index was up 8.94 […]
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Oct 23

  23-10-2020 15:32
  
  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. Weather is brought to you by Northern Lights Detailing where they don’t cut corners, they clean them! […]
  
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• Rain Continues Today, Cold Temperatures Sweep In Tonight

  23-10-2020 15:27
  
  Rain will continue into the afternoon hours before tapering off, strong northeast winds up to 50km/h with gusts will usher in colder temperatures overnight. There is a chance any lingering showers will turn into snow showers, before clearing up.   Rainfall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Rain continues today. […]
  
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• Bozelko column: CARES Act payments to prisoners problematic - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 15:11
  Bozelko column: CARES Act payments to prisoners problematic  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• First Local AM – Oct 23

  23-10-2020 14:57
  
  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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• College staff grapple with COVID-19 fatigue

  23-10-2020 14:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College has started weekly wellness sessions as its staff face COVID-19 fatigue after seven months of isolation prompted by efforts to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.Read More
  
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• Hospitals, long-term care homes have little room for second-wave surge, inquiry hears

  23-10-2020 10:00
  
  Hospitals and long-term care homes are nearly at capacity and won’t be able to handle a surge in COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic, an independent commission has heard. While there are plenty of physical spaces set to handle an influx in patients, which include many field hospitals ready to go, there […]
  
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• Rockwood Housing health insurance bids wanted - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  Rockwood Housing health insurance bids wanted - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Nativida Helena Collazo Hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  Nativida Helena Collazo Hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Accept election results with grace - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  Letter: Accept election results with grace - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• LaSalle Township winter 2020 snow removal bids - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  LaSalle Township winter 2020 snow removal bids - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City of Monroe 11/2/2020 Public Hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  City of Monroe 11/2/2020 Public Hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bedford Township 11/9/2020 BZA hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 08:57
  Bedford Township 11/9/2020 BZA hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Upholstery choices for active homes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  23-10-2020 06:13
  Upholstery choices for active homes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv 5pm Local Newscast – Oct 22

  23-10-2020 03:27
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report for October 22, 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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• Pope names Thomas Dowd bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie - CTV Toronto

  23-10-2020 00:49
  
  Pope names Thomas Dowd bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie  CTV Toronto
  
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