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• Mayor loses battle to build McMeeken Area: Councillors say no for now

  28-10-2020 23:30
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – After an almost two-hour presentation and discussion, the decision was made to move the replacement to budget season. After the presentation, the first five councillors to speak Gardi, Bruni, Christian, Hilsinger and Vezeau-Allen were all leaning against not building this project during the past city council meeting. “Hard time thinking […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie hockey giant Angelo Bumbacco dies at 88 - CBC.ca

  28-10-2020 22:33
  
  Sault Ste. Marie hockey giant Angelo Bumbacco dies at 88  CBC.ca
  
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• Ontario government expected to release new COVID-19 projections

  28-10-2020 22:32
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is expected to release new COVID-19 projections today. Premier Doug Ford said yesterday the modelling will show the number of new daily infections moving “in the right direction.” The figures are expected to be released this afternoon at a news conference involving several health officials, including the province’s top public […]
  
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• National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he’s waiting for action on racism in RCMP

  28-10-2020 22:19
  
  OTTAWA — National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations says he looks forward to learning more about how Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki plan to address systemic racism in the national police force. Last Friday, Bellegarde said he had “lost confidence” in Lucki after months of unrest […]
  
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• TRUMBLE, Lawrence Elmer

  28-10-2020 21:58
  
  Born January 25, 1931 to October 28, 2020. In loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away unexpectedly in his 90th year. Loving husband of the late Verna Trumble (McLeod). Dear father of Dennis Trumble, Clay Trumble (Anne), Lorna Mae McCully (Marshall) and the late Philip Trumble. Proud grandfather of […]
  
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• Toronto FC rookie Ifunanyachi Achara looks to help those in need back home in Nigeria

  28-10-2020 21:56
  
  TORONTO — Ifunanyachi Achara is a long way from home. But the Toronto FC rookie is watching Nigeria from a distance, not liking what he sees. There has been violence on the streets in the wake of protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a police unit known as SARS that has long been accused of […]
  
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• Conversion therapy ban gets approval in principle, exposes Conservative divisions

  28-10-2020 21:45
  
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons has given approval in principle to a bill that would outlaw the discredited practice of conversion therapy. But the 308-7 vote has exposed divisions within Conservative ranks. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole voted in favour of the bill. But seven of his MPs voted against it, two abstained and eight […]
  
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• COVID-19 death rates higher in neighbourhoods with more visible minorities: StatCan

  28-10-2020 21:40
  
  OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report says communities with the most visible minorities had the highest mortality rates during the first wave of COVID-19. The report’s authors say it is more evidence that the pandemic is disproportionately affecting visible minorities, who are more likely to live in overcrowded housing and work in jobs that […]
  
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• Heavy Police presence downtown

  28-10-2020 21:18
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Sault Ste. Marie Police Services had a heavy presence near Albert and Gore Streets today. Lincoln Louttit explained why two detectives and three patrol units were investigating an address in the 10 block of Blucher St. “It is connected to an ongoing missing person’s investigation,” said Louttit. As of time […]
  
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• The Period Purse returns for fall drive

  28-10-2020 21:01 via saultstar.com
  
  The Period Purse organizers are tweaking how they’re collecting menstrual products for women during a fall drive because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: Future of oil - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 20:23
  Weatherford cartoon: Future of oil  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Junior hockey employment lawsuit on thin ice; judges refuse to OK $30-million deal

  28-10-2020 20:12
  
  TORONTO — A $30-million settlement of three class actions over the alleged failure to pay junior hockey players the minimum wage has been thrown into jeopardy after three judges refused to sign off on the agreement. In their decisions, the judges in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta objected to wording in the settlement they said was […]
  
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• Prowler busted

  28-10-2020 19:51 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sharon Crescent resident saw a suspicious SUV in their driveway early Tuesday.Read More
  
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• MICK, Samantha Lynn “Silzar”

  28-10-2020 19:51
  
  November 30,1990 to October 24, 2020 ~ Samantha passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 into the loving arms of her mother and brother and with her family by her side. Loving daughter of Glen and Shelley Mick and predeceased by her mother Trinette Latour (Eric). Cherished sister of the late Edmund Mick and […]
  
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• Innovation minister defends ‘superclusters’ following critical report

  28-10-2020 19:44
  
  OTTAWA — Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is seeking to pump enthusiasm back into the government’s “supercluster” program following a report from the parliamentary spending watchdog that says the effort is falling short on its promise. Bains says Canada’s superclusters, which fuse public and private money to promote innovation, are succeeding in commercializing ideas and creating […]
  
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• Almaguin Highlands pursues its own Ontario Health Team

  28-10-2020 18:56 via saultstar.com
  
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• On to the playoffs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 18:51
  On to the playoffs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Accused killer remains in Sudbury Jail

  28-10-2020 18:49 via saultstar.com
  The man charged with second-degree murder following a stabbing death in the downtown core on Oct. 14 will make his next court appearance in mid-November. Read More
  
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• Police Respond To Incident at St. Basil’s School

  28-10-2020 18:47
  
  Morning recess was cancelled this morning at St Basil’s School due to a situation requiring police attention. A man buzzed the office and requested to enter the school to take pictures. When his request was denied, the man became irate and proceeded to take pictures anyway, at which point he was asked to leave. As […]
  
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• Sudbury company achieves breakthrough

  28-10-2020 18:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Groundbreaking technology developed in Sudbury will soon allow people to monitor their health at home through a simple blood test, and the timing could not be more appropriate. Read More
  
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• Focus on infrastructure, involve community to fix reserve water issues: observers

  28-10-2020 18:11
  
  The evacuation of a remote Ontario First Nation over the latest development in a decades-long water crisis has highlighted the need to focus on reserve water infrastructure systems as a whole and involve community members in managing them, observers say. Training residents to manage First Nation water facilities, ensuring distribution systems function properly, and developing […]
  
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• Senators sign veteran forward Alex Galchenyuk to one-year, $1.05-million contract

  28-10-2020 18:05
  
  OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators’ busy off-season continued Wednesday with the signing of forward Alex Galchenyuk. The one-year deal is worth US$1.05 million. The 26-year-old Galchenyuk was an unrestricted free agent after splitting last year between Pittsburgh and Minnesota. He had eight goals and 16 assists over 59 regular-season games in 2019-20, and was held […]
  
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• Michigan Announces Grants For Teachers

  28-10-2020 17:35
  
  Michigan teachers who worked additional time and incurred additional costs during the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19 are eligible to receive a grant. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks are announcing the Teacher COVID-19 Grant and the Support Staff COVID-19 Grant programs. Under the two programs, teachers can receive up to $500 […]
  
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• Crime Stoppers: Trip of the Month Draws Resume

  28-10-2020 17:32
  
  The Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District are resuming the remaining draws for the 2019-2020 Trip of the Month (Licence # M829563). Crime Stoppers will give away the remaining 6 vacations and 12 cash prizes of $150 each on December 7, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. The draws will […]
  
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• Bays face tough challenge against Hornets - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 17:25
  Bays face tough challenge against Hornets  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bidding farewell to Porkee Sausage

  28-10-2020 17:24
  
  Story and Photos By Paul Grimard (special to SaultOnline.com) Ken Trepasso and his partner/pet (Carlie of the last 10 years seen in photo) Are now closing up shop. In November of 1985, Ken first opened to doors to Porkee Sausage located at 258 Goulais Ave. He produced a variety of ready to eat sausage products […]
  
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• Panthers drop Bays in EUPC volleyball - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 17:17
  Panthers drop Bays in EUPC volleyball  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• GLIAC, SAAC lead voting initiative - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 17:17
  GLIAC, SAAC lead voting initiative - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• COVID-19 cases climb in Chippewa County

  28-10-2020 17:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Confirmed, and possible, cases of COVID-19 have taken a big jump in Chippewa County.Read More
  
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• Suspended driver nearly hits cruiser: OPP

  28-10-2020 17:02 via saultstar.com
  
  A police cruiser was nearly struck on Village Road in Serpent River First Nation on Tuesday.Read More
  
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• Stolen truck ends up in lake

  28-10-2020 16:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A pickup truck ended up in Lake Huron after being taken from a hunt camp on St. Joseph Island last weekend.Read More
  
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• Pair of Chippewa County men arrested for meth - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 16:50
  Pair of Chippewa County men arrested for meth  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Kincheloe man still on the run - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 16:50
  Kincheloe man still on the run  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• EUP residents warring over political candidates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 16:50
  EUP residents warring over political candidates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Quebec gym owners back down on threat to defy COVID-19 orders, call for protests

  28-10-2020 16:40
  
  MONTREAL — A group of Quebec fitness centre owners says its members are no longer planning to open Thursday in defiance of the government’s lockdown orders. The owners released a statement Wednesday calling on their clients to instead join them in a series of protests outside their gyms and fitness studios on Thursday. On Monday, […]
  
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• Experts expect high voter turnout among MSU students - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 16:31
  Experts expect high voter turnout among MSU students  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Steelworkers help feed students

  28-10-2020 16:29 via saultstar.com
  
  United Steelworkers of America Local 2251 is serving up some help to Algoma District School Board’s student nutrition program.Read More
  
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• U.P. employers hunting for job seekers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 15:59
  U.P. employers hunting for job seekers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 2 conservative hoaxers charged in Ohio for robocalls - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 15:59
  2 conservative hoaxers charged in Ohio for robocalls - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 834 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths

  28-10-2020 15:53
  
  Ontario is reporting 834 new cases of COVID-19 today, and five new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 299 cases are in Toronto, 186 in Peel Region, 121 in York Region and 76 in Ottawa. The province says 312 people are currently in hospital with COVID-19, including 71 who are in […]
  
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• Jamestown and Downtown – Where did Mayor Provenzano go?

  28-10-2020 15:36
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – An unexpected and unexplained development occurred during Monday’s council meeting. After dealing with an almost two-hour-long discussion on the McMeeken arena replacement and the consent agenda. Mayor Christian Provenzano left the meeting. “So thank you that’s passed. I’m going to be passing the chair to Councillor Scott. He’s going to […]
  
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• Sparks column: The time is ripe for miracles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-10-2020 15:14
  Sparks column: The time is ripe for miracles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• North American stock markets tumble in early trading, commodity prices fall

  28-10-2020 14:47
  
  TORONTO — North American stock markets were sharply lower in early trading as commodity prices also tumbled. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 225.81 points at 15,795.13. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 492.68 points at 26,970.51. The S&P 500 index was down 62.47 points at 3,328.21, while the Nasdaq composite […]
  
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• Second Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Planned

  28-10-2020 14:45
  
  Recently, on October 17, Superior Family Health Team (SFHT) hosted a drive-through flu clinic for the community out of their Queen Street location. The event was collaboration between multiple community organizations including SFHT, Sault Family Health Organization (SFHO) and Superior Medicine Shoppe. Michelle Brisbois, SFHT Executive Director, said she was “proud of the organizations coming […]
  
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• Chippewa County reporting a slew of new COVID-19 cases

  28-10-2020 14:42
  
  The Chippewa County Health Department is reporting two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 new probable cases. That brings the total number of confirmed/probable cases of the novel coronavirus to 160, with 82 recoveries leaving 78 active cases. The CCHD continues to urge the public to practice social distancing, wash their hands frequently, and […]
  
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• Angelo Bumbacco Dies At 88

  28-10-2020 14:36
  
  One of the founders of the Soo Greyhounds OHL franchise has died. Angelo Bumbacco, a local hockey fixture for more than 60 years, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Bumbacco helped oversee the team’s entry into what was called at the time the Ontario Hockey Association. During his long career, Bumbacco scouted for […]
  
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• SAH not alone with fiscal woes, board hears

  28-10-2020 14:31 via saultstar.com
  
  In more conventional times, Sault Area Hospital would be in fine fiscal fettle, SAH’s board of directors heard this week. Read More
  
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• Oosterhoff party was ‘reminded several times’ to follow COVID rules, restaurant says

  28-10-2020 13:48
  
  TORONTO — A southern Ontario restaurant says members of a recent private party that included a local provincial politician ignored pandemic-related safety guidelines. In a post on its Facebook page this week, Betty’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ont., says the group was “reminded several times” to wear masks when not seated at their table but […]
  
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• St. Mary’s College Alumni Association Announces Charitable Foundation & Website Launch

  28-10-2020 13:47
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Today the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association (SMCAA) announced the launch of a new alumni website (http://stmaryscollege.ca) and the availability of the “Mount St. Mary’s Support Fund” a charitable foundation to support a student scholarship program. The association has been providing scholarships since 2006 and today has given out 100 […]
  
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• Northern Michigan Jobless Numbers

  28-10-2020 13:24
  
  The unemployment rate in Chippewa and Mackinac is continuing its downward trend while staying well above pre-pandemic levels. Chippewa County is sitting at 6.7 percent for September, which is down from the 7.6 percent figure for August. Mackinac County saw a drop from 4.6 percent in August to 4.2 percent in September. Michigan-wide, the unemployment […]
  
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