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• Conservatives must take inequality seriously, O’Toole says

  30-10-2020 22:44
  
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole took aim Friday at what he called financial elites, saying his own party needs to take inequality more seriously and to support ongoing emergency aid. He used the midday speech to a largely business audience to say that how the country creates wealth needs to be reframed, or else […]
  
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• PEARSON, Kenneth Reynold

  30-10-2020 21:57
  
  Peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Venman) for 54 years. Loving father of Tim Pearson (Krista) and Cheri Nicholls. Cherished Grandfather of Kai, Rhys, Alycia and the late Cole. Great Grandfather of T.J. and Athena. Uncle of Randy Riauka (Eunjung) and many other […]
  
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• Man charged in connection to Elliot Lake hospital rampage

  30-10-2020 21:42 via saultstar.com
  
  Manitoulin OPP officers have made an arrest in connection to a violent incident that shut down the emergency department of the hospital in Elliot Lake for several hours on Oct. 16. Read More
  
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• Whitmer admin tightens gathering limits after virus spreads - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 21:38
  Whitmer admin tightens gathering limits after virus spreads  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• When should you quarantine? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 21:38
  When should you quarantine?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Michigan unemployment claims return to elevated levels - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 21:38
  Michigan unemployment claims return to elevated levels - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• First Avenue home boarded up

  30-10-2020 21:09 via saultstar.com
  
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• Economic recovery threatened if some workers, households left behind, Macklem says

  30-10-2020 20:16
  
  OTTAWA — An economic rebound that leaves behind parts of the Canadian labour force in the short term could end up jeopardizing the recovery from COVID-19 in the long run, Canada’s top central banker says. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the pandemic has widened divides in the country that could worsen further without […]
  
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• Time for council to leap forward and skate to a new Twin Pad arena

  30-10-2020 20:09 via saultstar.com
  
  While fiscal management should be a top priority for city council, sometimes there is a need to take a leap, cross your fingers and hope for the best. Read More
  
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• Premiers call on PM to schedule meeting on health funding without delay

  30-10-2020 20:06
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are growing impatient with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s failure to schedule a meeting to discuss their demand for at least $28 billion more each year for health care. Trudeau agreed in early September to hold a virtual first ministers’ meeting dedicated to the subject of the annual federal transfer payment to […]
  
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• No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season

  30-10-2020 19:41
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of sport, confirmed the decision on Friday afternoon. She said that removing purposeful physical contact from the game was a necessary step to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The OHL announced on Thursday that it plans to start […]
  
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• Destination Northern Ontario congratulates winners and finalists of Ontario Tourism Awards

  30-10-2020 19:41
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, ON – On Wednesday, October 28th, as many as 800 tourism professionals and operators took part in the Ontario Tourism Summit’s annual awards gala where the best and brightest from across the province are celebrated for their achievements in the tourism industry. Northern Ontario showed up in multiple award categories, winning in […]
  
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• City receives OMPF grant allocation for 2021

  30-10-2020 19:29 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie has received official notice of its Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) grant. Read More
  
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• Letter: Dems would continue bad policies - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 19:20
  Letter: Dems would continue bad policies - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• I have a bone to pick with you, doc!

  30-10-2020 19:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Chuck Bain, decked out as a plague doctor, cozies up to one his many bony buddies gracing the front yard of the Sault Ste. Marie man’s Salisbury Street residence. The property also features a fine assortment of Halloween witches, skeletons and rotting corpses trying to rise from their earthly tombs. In fact, seasonal decorating has become a must-do for Bain and his wife, Lin, with both also going all out for Christmas. The couple will be giving out treats Saturday evening – albeit fr
  
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• I have a bone to pick with you!

  30-10-2020 19:09 via saultstar.com
  
  Chuck Bain, decked out as a plague doctor, cozies up to one his many bony buddies gracing the front yard of the Sault Ste. Marie man’s Salisbury Street residence. The property also features a fine assortment of Halloween witches, skeletons and rotting corpses trying to rise from their earthly tombs. In fact, seasonal decorating has become a must-do for Bain and his wife, Lin, with both also going all out for Christmas. The couple will be giving out treats Saturday evening – albeit fr
  
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• Nightmare on Salisbury Street

  30-10-2020 19:06 via saultstar.com
  
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• Police step up downtown patrols

  30-10-2020 19:03 via saultstar.com
  
  Police will step up patrols of Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown following complaints of burglaries, drug use and thefts from vehicles.Read More
  
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• Two Long-Term Homes In The Sault Makes Top 30 List of Complaints

  30-10-2020 18:57
  
  Two Sault Ste. Marie Long-Term Care homes have made a list of the top 30 violators . The list compiled by CBC’s Marketplace is drawn from complaints from January 1, 2015 to December 31st, 2019.  The list shows the amount of written notices to each Long Term Care facility following an inspection from the Ministry […]
  
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• IMET Operation on First Avenue

  30-10-2020 18:47
  
  On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1:00pm members of the Integrated Municipal Enforcement Team conducted an operation at a single dwelling residence at 295 First Avenue. This operation was a follow up inspection after IMET members attended on October 22, 2020 in regards to a gas leak. At that time no occupants were located inside […]
  
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• Sault Star, Sault This Week enter new chapter

  30-10-2020 18:34 via saultstar.com
  
  At the end of November, the Sault Star and Sault This Week will enter a new chapter as the temporary closure of our office for pandemic safety becomes permanent and staff move to remote operations. Read More
  
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• Ontario hospitals face ‘unprecedented’ financial pressure, need funding: OHA

  30-10-2020 18:33
  
  TORONTO — Ontario’s hospitals are facing “unprecedented” financial pressures because of the pandemic, the head of the association representing them said Friday, asking the government to speed up funding promised to address COVID-19 costs. Anthony Dale, president of the Ontario Hospital Association, said many hospitals are using lines of credit or funding previously earmarked for […]
  
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• Rockets rally to topple Bulldogs - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 18:25
  Rockets rally to topple Bulldogs - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• What’s on the ballot? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 18:21
  What’s on the ballot?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario restaurants ask province to explain restrictions, show COVID-19 data

  30-10-2020 18:18
  
  A group from Ontario’s restaurant industry is calling on the provincial government to explain its decision to impose tighter COVID-19 restrictions on the sector. A coalition that includes the industry association Restaurants Canada and a number of food service businesses has issued an open letter to Premier Doug Ford, asking to see what data the […]
  
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• POIRIER, Louise Joanne (DiRosario)

  30-10-2020 17:52
  
  After a lengthy illness, Louise passed away peacefully at the F. J. Davey Home on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 89 with her family at her side. Cherished wife of Albert for the past 69 years. Proud mother of Jim and Janet Poirier (Blue Mountains, ON) and Julie and Arnold Thom. Adoring […]
  
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• Sanitizer, masks and smiles mark an unusual school photo day for a COVID-19 year

  30-10-2020 17:43
  
  TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled sports programs, curtailed music lessons and limited class mingling at St. Barnabas Catholic School, but it didn’t cancel photo day. Children filed into the Toronto school’s cavernous library on a recent fall day to pose in front of a green screen and offer toothy grins, while a photographer in […]
  
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• Blue Devils sweep Bays - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 17:21
  Blue Devils sweep Bays - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Superior Heights Celebrates Halloween With A Roller Coaster

  30-10-2020 17:18
  
  Students at Superior Heights isn’t letting the pandemic spoil any Halloween fun. Being that 2020 has been such a roller coaster ride, the students set their minds on their own roller coaster! “With distancing in place… and masks on faces… superior heights gets the job done.  Students laughing and cars honking… so proud to be […]
  
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• No class of 2021 for Hockey Hall of Fame, will have ceremony for 2020 class instead

  30-10-2020 17:15
  
  TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame announced Friday there will be no new inductees in 2021, and the class of 2020 will be honoured in a ceremony that year instead. The 2020 inductees were scheduled to be inducted Nov. 16 in Toronto, but the ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hockey Hall […]
  
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• Restaurant Week coming to the Sault next week - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 17:02
  Restaurant Week coming to the Sault next week  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• HNJH set to resume cardiac rehab program - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 17:02
  HNJH set to resume cardiac rehab program  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• COVID opens door to cobble new Halloween traditions

  30-10-2020 16:36 via saultstar.com
  
  With the rise in COVID cases in some areas of Ontario, the question of the week is – what about trick-or-treat? The good news is that the pandemic doesn’t seem to be putting a big dent in people’s Halloween preparations. Chris Hare at Jones’ Valu Mart in Thessalon, says that they are on their seventh bin of pumpkins. Jack o’lanterns and Halloween decorations are visible around town, with several new temporary cemeteries in place.Algoma has relatively few cases of CO
  
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• Most Canadians hope for Trump defeat after insults, attacks

  30-10-2020 16:23
  
  TORONTO — Donald Trump called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest” and attacked Canada’s vital trade. He threatened tariffs on cars and imposed them on steel. The unprecedented tone of attacks on America’s closest ally the last four years left a bitter taste, and most Canadians will be relieved if Trump is defeated in […]
  
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• BUMBACCO, Angelo Michael

  30-10-2020 16:09
  
  November 19, 1931 to October 27, 2020 ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo on October 27, 2020 in his 89th year. Loving husband of Dolores (Offidani) for the past 62 years. Dear father of Leanne Guillotte (late Rolly), Dennis (Denise), Denise Huckson and Anna-Lise Budd (Jeff). Proud grandfather […]
  
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• Ontario Energy Board offers choice for electricity pricing

  30-10-2020 15:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Electricity customer across Ontario will now have greater say in how their power rates will be calculated. Read More
  
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• Pumpkin Patrol Happening Tomorrow Night

  30-10-2020 15:49
  
  KC Security Services will be providing free neighbourhood patrols in Sault Ste. Marie during Halloween evening between in conjunction with our partners from Superior EMS. Halloween is a treasured tradition with the intention of fun and excitement for children, but unintended consequences can result from lack of preparation for the evening, and we are glad […]
  
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• Five Things about Canada’s foreign-policy end run around Donald Trump

  30-10-2020 15:46
  
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne was recently pondering Canada’s place in the world from his home in Shawinigan, Que., “the command centre of foreign policy, these days,” as he called it. “Pax Americana is probably behind us,” Champagne said in the interview. “Now, we need to see what’s our interests, our values and […]
  
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• First Local AM – Oct 30

  30-10-2020 15:36
  
  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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• Whiteford Township Ordinance No. 75 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:32
  Whiteford Township Ordinance No. 75 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Whiteford Township 10/20/2020 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:32
  Whiteford Township 10/20/2020 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Nile Sirius Wilson notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:32
  Nile Sirius Wilson notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe Township 11/4/2020 Special Meeting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:32
  Monroe Township 11/4/2020 Special Meeting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Dianna L. Carter notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:32
  Dianna L. Carter notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Oct 30

  30-10-2020 15:31
  
  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! Send […]
  
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• Looking Up column: Blue moon, upside down moon - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 15:17
  Looking Up column: Blue moon, upside down moon  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rett Syndrome Awareness Day a success

  30-10-2020 14:51
  
  October 29 was Rett Syndrome Awareness Day and recognized throughout the city. The City of Sault Ste. Marie proclaimed October as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. On the day, people encouraged to wear purple as a sign of support for the neurological disease. Rett Syndrome is a condition that takes away the use of spoken language […]
  
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• North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie climbs

  30-10-2020 14:46
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell in early trading amid broad weakness on the Toronto Stock Exchange, while U.S. stock markets also pulled back. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 70.31 points at 15,600.39. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 77.26 points at 26,581.85. The S&P 500 index was down […]
  
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• Alamos Gold gets boost from Dubreuilville mine

  30-10-2020 14:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Record production at its mine near Dubreuilville helped Alamos Gold achieve its best quarter in company history. Read More
  
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• Mangino column: A peaceful transition of power - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  30-10-2020 14:15
  Mangino column: A peaceful transition of power  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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