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• Open arms in an era of closed borders: pandemic-era immigration plan to be released

  29-10-2020 23:55
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s tradition of welcoming newcomers with open arms is being challenged in an era of closed borders. How great that challenge is will become apparent today as the federal Liberals release a status update on immigration to Canada so far this year and a plan for how many they intend to admit next […]
  
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• Federal government unveils rules for $750-million emissions reduction fund

  29-10-2020 22:52
  
  OTTAWA — Oil and gas companies that use federal cash to help cut methane emissions from their operations won’t have to repay every penny if they eliminate the methane emissions entirely. Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan unveiled rules for the $750-million emissions-reduction fund first announced by the federal government at the end of April. “Any […]
  
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• Advocates, opposition parties push feds for action on long-term care

  29-10-2020 22:44
  
  OTTAWA — Opposition parties and long-term care advocates said Thursday that Ottawa needs to stop delaying action to help fix the country’s troubled nursing and retirement homes. COVID-19 infections haven’t been as widespread in long-term care residences as they were in the spring but the number of outbreaks continues to grow. More than 100 residences […]
  
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• Poppy campaign adjusts to COVID-19

  29-10-2020 22:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 members will step back from poppy boxes in the days leading up to Remembrance Day.Read More
  
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• Toronto recognize Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury Police Officers - Lake Superior News

  29-10-2020 21:40
  
  Toronto recognize Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury Police Officers  Lake Superior News
  
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• Assisted-dying bill wins approval in principle over Conservative objections

  29-10-2020 21:34
  
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons has given approval in principle to a bill that would make it easier for dying Canadians to get medical help to end their suffering. Bill C-7 was passed by a vote of 246-78, with only Conservative MPs, including Leader Erin O’Toole, voting against it. The bill would amend the […]
  
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• APH warns of potential exposure

  29-10-2020 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Public Health advises of a potential COVID-19 exposure and asks the following individuals to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days, from Oct. 26  to Nov. 9. Read More
  
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• City, school boards investigating new infrastructure funding program

  29-10-2020 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is making a list and it’s checking it twice.
  The Ontario government announced Wednesday that it is providing just more than $1 billion in combined federal-provincial funding through a new COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream to build or renovate projects related to municipalities, schools and long-term care homes. Read More
  
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• HERTZ, Douglas

  29-10-2020 20:42
  
  Peacefully passed to the Grand Lodge above on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Lynne for 24 years. Cherished father of Steve (Meredythe), John Davidson (Roxanne) and Kristy Davidson (Matt Graves). Loved grandfather of Emmett and Agatha Hertz, Courtney (Mitch Curtis) and Bill Davidson (Cam Mckeown). Great grandfather of […]
  
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• Scaled-down Halloween comes to campus

  29-10-2020 20:19 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University students have a treat for Sault Ste. Marie youngsters on Saturday.Read More
  
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• Shawn Mendes shines and holiday movies stack up in November streaming highlights

  29-10-2020 20:09
  
  TORONTO — Backstage drama abounds on streaming services in November as Shawn Mendes confronts his demons in a new documentary and the estranged buddies of “Kenny vs. Spenny” reunite for a pandemic reality show. Netflix pulls back the curtain on Mendes as he embarks on a gruelling world tour of more than 100 shows in […]
  
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• Ethics watchdog clears Morneau of accepting gift from WE Charity

  29-10-2020 19:53
  
  OTTAWA — The federal ethics watchdog has cleared former finance minister Bill Morneau of failing to disclose a gift from WE Charity. Ethics commissioner Mario Dion accepts that Morneau “genuinely believed” he had paid for the entire cost of two trips he and family members took in 2017 to view WE’s humanitarian projects in Ecuador […]
  
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• Mayor wants student art

  29-10-2020 19:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Student artwork is sought for Mayor Christian Provenzano’s official 2020 Christmas card.Read More
  
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• Federal election during the pandemic would be challenging but feasible: PHAC official

  29-10-2020 19:44
  
  OTTAWA — A senior official at the Public Health Agency of Canada says holding a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic would be feasible, despite the logistical challenges that Elections Canada would face. Barbara Raymond, an executive medical adviser at the federal public health agency, told MPs today that two federal byelections in Toronto and […]
  
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• Canada’s ban on big cruise ships extended until February

  29-10-2020 19:31
  
  OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says big cruise ships will be banned from Canadian waters at least until the end of February now. The same extension is being applied to the ban on smaller vessels carrying 12 or more passengers in Arctic coastal waters. Cruise ships were early hot spots for COVID-19 with hundreds […]
  
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• No ‘marriage tax’ for Ontario despite suggestions to the contrary, government says

  29-10-2020 19:30
  
  TORONTO — Accusations the Ontario government is looking to slap a tax on marriage by shutting down the ability to take on the surname of a spouse is based on misinformation, the province said Thursday. The Ford government’s planned amendments to the Change of Name Act — part of the Progressive Conservatives’ contentious omnibus bill […]
  
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• All-way stop coming to Gore and Albert Street

  29-10-2020 19:15 via saultstar.com
  
  The Gore and Albert Street intersection that has been the site of a number of traffic accidents since signals were removed will once again be changed. Read More
  
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• Lake Superior State Hockey Announces 2020-21 Season Schedule

  29-10-2020 19:13
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State hockey, in conjunction with the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), has released its schedule for the 2020-21 season. The Lakers schedule consists of 25 games total, including seven non-conference meetings and 18 conference games. All contests will be played against WCHA opponents this season, including the non-conference […]
  
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• Michigan again a target of election disinformation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 19:11
  Michigan again a target of election disinformation  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Writers' Corner: 'A Chance Conversation' - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  Writers' Corner: 'A Chance Conversation' - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Special thanks to nursing assistants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  Special thanks to nursing assistants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ryan Loren: New season, same virus - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  Ryan Loren: New season, same virus  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Florence Nightingale: A Health Care Pioneer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  Florence Nightingale: A Health Care Pioneer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• County youth excel with virtual showcases - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  County youth excel with virtual showcases  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• BELL Lab dedicated in honor of Gary Koppelman - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:43
  BELL Lab dedicated in honor of Gary Koppelman  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• OHL moves back target start date - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 18:23
  OHL moves back target start date - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• CFL unveils Grey Cup Unite, a virtual program to celebrate traditional Grey Cup week

  29-10-2020 18:00
  
  TORONTO — There will be no Grey Cup game in November, but that’s not stopping the CFL from celebrating its annual championship week. The league announced Thursday it will be staging Grey Cup Unite from Nov. 16-22. Many of the events that are usually held during Grey Cup week will be presented virtually. In August, […]
  
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• Malls gathered facial images of five million shoppers without consent: watchdogs

  29-10-2020 17:53
  
  OTTAWA — Images of five million peoples’ faces were collected through information kiosks in 12 malls across Canada without the knowledge or consent of the shoppers, privacy watchdogs say. An investigation by the federal, Alberta and B.C. privacy commissioners found commercial real estate firm Cadillac Fairview embedded cameras equipped with facial-recognition technology in the kiosks. […]
  
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• Halloween weekend weather outlook - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 17:24
  Halloween weekend weather outlook  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Laker hockey 2020-21 schedule unveiled - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 17:00
  Laker hockey 2020-21 schedule unveiled  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Online Tool Launched In Michigan To Report Drinking Water Concerns

  29-10-2020 16:57
  
  LANSING, MI – Michigan’s Office of the Clean Water Advocate has launched a mechanism to track and respond to public concerns about drinking water quality. The web-based Drinking Water Concern System is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic and is accessible through your PC, smartphone, or tablet. Concerns about a community water supplier or private […]
  
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• MDHHS launches media campaign promoting free mental wellness counseling

  29-10-2020 16:37
  
  Campaign acknowledges COVID-19 distress, urges Michiganders “Be Kind to Your Mind” LANSING, Mich. – Mental health experts at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are launching a statewide media campaign this week urging residents to seek relief from COVID-19-related emotional distress by talking to a trained crisis counselor and learning about other […]
  
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• COVID-19: Quebec reports 25 more deaths and 1,030 new infections

  29-10-2020 16:29
  
  MONTREAL — Public health authorities in Quebec are attributing 25 more deaths to COVID-19 and reporting 1,030 new infections. The Health Department said today the number of hospitalizations decreased by 17, to 509, while the number of intensive care patients dropped by 11, to 78. Authorities say there are five long-term care homes where more […]
  
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• CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says league exploring all options to hold 2021 season

  29-10-2020 16:28
  
  TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league is examining all of its options to stage a 2021 season. In August, the CFL cancelled the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Ambrosie says both the CFL and its member clubs have been looking at all of their options to return to […]
  
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• Ontario Hockey League hopes to kick off season in February, following QMJHL, WHL

  29-10-2020 16:21
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League hopes to start its next season in February. The OHL announced Thursday it plans to start the season on Feb. 4. The season is slated to be 40 games, down from the usual 68. The playoffs will be cut in half, with eight teams instead of the usual 16 […]
  
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• Chippewa County spikes 9 new COVID-19 Cases

  29-10-2020 16:16
  
  After receiving the day’s test results, Chippewa spiked 6 new confirmed cases and 3 new probable cases. There were no recovered cases in the past 24 hours. A total of 168 combined confirmed/probable cases with 82 recovered. This leaves 86 active cases across the county. Chippewa County Health Department reminds everyone to social distance, wash […]
  
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• Sault College Students Recipients of Inaugural CIBC Future Heroes Bursary

  29-10-2020 16:05
  
  Bursary Supports Students in the Health Care Field SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Earlier this summer, Sault College announced another important support for its students: the CIBC Future Heroes bursary. This bursary – valued at $2,500 – was created as a tribute to those who are bravely fighting COVID-19 and to support the next generation […]
  
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• Trudeau condemns deadly attack at Nice church that killed three

  29-10-2020 16:00
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning what he is calling a deadly terrorist attack in the French city of Nice. French authorities say an attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city Thursday, prompting the country to raise its security alert status to the highest level. […]
  
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• Sault. Ste. Marie not on list for new chain taking over David's Tea - SooToday

  29-10-2020 15:45
  
  Sault. Ste. Marie not on list for new chain taking over David's Tea  SooToday
  
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• CND graduate honoured for 1,300 volunteer hours

  29-10-2020 15:43
  
  Vanessa Sauvé, who graduated from Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) in 2020, was recently presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award. This coveted recognition pays tribute to students who not only completed the required number of volunteer hours to graduate, but who go above and beyond. While completing her secondary school studies at Collège Notre-Dame, Vanessa completed […]
  
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• Real calls about possible fraud on your card don’t seek personal information

  29-10-2020 15:39
  
  OTTAWA — It begins with an early morning phone call and an urgent automated message about charges to your credit card that may be fraudulent. The reality is it’s a scam looking to take advantage of you while you’re still groggy from sleep and your guard is down. The problem is, sometimes your bank or […]
  
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• Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition

  29-10-2020 15:27
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is launching its first Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. Mayor Provenzano is inviting all elementary school aged children to take part in a competition to design his annual Christmas card by submitting a holiday drawing. “Staying connected to friends and family has been more difficult than usual this year and […]
  
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• Hospital equipment tossed

  29-10-2020 15:24 via saultstar.com
  
  Equipment and furniture was allegedly tossed by a man, including at an employee, in the emergency room at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake on Wednesay.Read More
  
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• Board of Health appoints new Medical Officer of Health/CEO for Algoma

  29-10-2020 15:07
  
  The Board of Health for Algoma Public Health would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Loo as Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the District of Algoma, effective January 1, 2021­­. Current Medical Officer of Health/CEO, Dr. Marlene Spruyt will retire at the end of the year. Dr. […]
  
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• Chloride, Arizona: A friendly ‘living ghost town’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-10-2020 14:56
  Chloride, Arizona: A friendly ‘living ghost town’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• S&P/TSX composite down in early trading as price of oil falls, loonie down

  29-10-2020 14:55
  
  TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down in early trading amid losses in the energy sector as the price of oil fell and the loonie dropped below 75 cents US. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 34.34 points at 15,552.23. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 132.84 points at 26,387.11. […]
  
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• AUSU Food Pantry Collection October 31

  29-10-2020 14:53
  
  AUSU is hosting a drive-thru collection this Saturday, October 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., where community members can donate non-perishable items to the AUSU Food Pantry our local community food bank located here on campus; and trick or treat safely from their cars. Participants will enter from Queen street, passing various stops where […]
  
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• Electricity Price Plans: It’s Your Choice

  29-10-2020 14:48
  
  The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced that residential and small business customers that pay Time-of-Use (TOU) electricity prices can now choose to switch to Tiered prices. With TOU, the price customers pay depends on when you use electricity. With Tiered prices, you can use a certain amount of electricity each month at a lower […]
  
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• Board plans 14 capital projects for $18M

  29-10-2020 14:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board will spend nearly $18 million on 14 capital projects at its schools in the coming year.Read More
  
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• Recall of Daily Shield hand sanitizer expanded, manufacturer’s licence suspended

  29-10-2020 14:24
  
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Health Canada has issued an expanded recall notice for a brand of hand sanitizer sold at Dollarama and other locations. The agency says Daily Shield-branded products are being pulled off store shelves across the country. Health Canada says the products, manufactured by Mississauga, Ont.-based Bio Life Sciences Corp., were found to contain […]
  
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