Sault Ste. Marie news

• Canadians await U.S. election in fear, as poll reveals anxieties about aftermath

  02-11-2020 23:34
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians are watching in fear today as their American neighbours vote, capping a campaign marked by voter intimidation, threats of postelection violence, and concern about the potential breakdown of democracy itself. That view is reflected in a new poll from Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies that found a clear majority of […]
  
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• Crime Stoppers: Theft of Mail

  02-11-2020 22:23
  
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft. Look closely at this video. On September 11, 2020, at approximately 2:30 am, an unknown female attended a business on Cedar Street. The suspect is on video surveillance approaching the building, looking […]
  
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• New Elliot Lake hospital CEO to bring ‘collaborative approach’

  02-11-2020 22:10 via saultstar.com
  
  St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is preparing to welcome a new CEO in the new year. Read More
  
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• Tattoo Parlour robbed on Gore Street

  02-11-2020 21:27
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – A soon-to-open tattoo business was the victim of a break-and-enter late Halloween night. According to Ascension Ink Tattoo owner Gary Dark, the total amount stolen was around $3,000. The suspects went through two doors in order to access the shop including a steel door. Dark believes this could set back […]
  
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• Man Charged with Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling

  02-11-2020 21:18
  
  On October 30, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 44-year-old Michael Paquin with being unlawfully in a dwelling. At 7:22 p.m. police received a complaint of noise coming from a vacant unit in a building in the 100 block of Bruce Street. Upon arrival officers located the accused inside the residence. He was arrested and […]
  
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• Charges laid in motor vehicle theft case

  02-11-2020 21:06 via saultstar.com
  
  On Sunday at approximately 3:30 a.m., police say the accused forced his way into a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street by breaking a window. Once inside the vehicle, the accused located a key and attempted to start the vehicle. Read More
  
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• Remember – Sgt. Merrifield a Victoria Cross recipient

  02-11-2020 21:05
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Over the days leading up to Remembrance Day, Sault Online will be reaching back into our history to share with you some stories, information and insights into this part of our national story. World War One produced some notable battles and soldiers who stepped up beyond the call of duty. […]
  
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• Police locate man in vacant building

  02-11-2020 21:03 via saultstar.com
  
  On Sunday at  7:22 p.m., police received a complaint of noise coming from a vacant unit in a building in the 100 block of Bruce Street. Upon arrival officers say they located the accused inside the residence. Read More
  
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• New immigration numbers won't impact Northern Rural Pilot

  02-11-2020 20:56 via saultstar.com
  
  The federal government has announced that it will increase immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth and create jobs for middle class Canadians. Read More
  
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• Canadian ‘Billionaire Donald’ rooting for Trump to win again, COVID to lose

  02-11-2020 20:49
  
  LONDON, ON — It takes Donald Rosso four minutes to turn into Donald Trump. The 63-year-old from London, Ont., is one of several people around the world who work as impersonators of the United States president. Rosso says his features are so similar to the real deal, he hardly puts in any effort. “It’s terrific,” […]
  
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• MacKay says he won’t run in next federal election after failed leadership bid

  02-11-2020 19:47
  
  OTTAWA — Former Justice Minister Peter MacKay says he won’t be on the ballot in the next federal election. Two months ago MacKay finished second to Erin O’Toole in the Conservative leadership contest and had been spending the fall pondering his political future. He moved back to his hometown of New Glasgow, N.S. in September […]
  
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• Firms with more robots also have more workers overall, Statistics Canada study says

  02-11-2020 19:36
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says domestic firms that invested in robots since the late 1990s have also expanded their human workforces, suggesting a less than “apocalyptic” result for workers overall. The findings released today show that over two decades, firms that invested in automation had workforces 15 per cent larger relative to other companies in […]
  
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• Ethics committee shuts down new effort to examine Trudeau, wife’s speaking contracts

  02-11-2020 19:13
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons ethics committee has voted against a motion to study Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau’s speaking contracts since he was elected to Parliament. It was the committee’s second attempt at such a probe. A similar motion aiming to acquire WE Charity speaking contracts involving Trudeau […]
  
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• MCCAIG, Jackie Eldon

  02-11-2020 19:08
  
  ~August 14, 1948 – November 1, 2020~ It is with sadness we announce the passing of our brother Jackie Eldon McCaig at Sault Area Hospital on November 1, 2020 at the age of 72. Born on Cockburn Island to Ruth (nee McLeod) and Jack McCaig, both predeceased. He was the eldest brother of Mark (Carol) […]
  
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• Teen Arrested For Vehicle Theft

  02-11-2020 18:40
  
  On November 1, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 19-year-old Jessy Audet for Motor Vehicle Theft. At approximately 3:30 a.m. it is alleged the accused forced his way into a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Elizabeth Street by breaking a window. Once inside the vehicle the accused located a key and attempted to […]
  
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• ‘A fragile balance’: Legault juggling COVID restrictions and Quebecers’ mental health

  02-11-2020 18:25
  
  MONTREAL — Quebec’s premier says pandemic-related restrictions need to stay despite the risk they bring to people’s mental health. Francois Legault told reporters today the government’s partial lockdown orders covering much of the province are leading people to become more isolated, which he said leads to more mental health issues. But the premier says his […]
  
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• Pickford, Cedarville both hosting Friday night playoff games - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 18:23
  Pickford, Cedarville both hosting Friday night playoff games  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• High-powered Jets cruise past Eagles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 18:23
  High-powered Jets cruise past Eagles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Broncos spill Saints to advance - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 18:23
  Broncos spill Saints to advance - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• First Local AM – Nov 2

  02-11-2020 18:20
  
  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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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Nov 2

  02-11-2020 18:16
  
  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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• Cloverland reports widespread outages in Upper Peninsula - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 18:16
  Cloverland reports widespread outages in Upper Peninsula  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Rexall pharmacies temporarily pause flu shot program due to supply issues

  02-11-2020 18:04
  
  TORONTO — A major pharmacy chain has temporarily paused its flu shot program in Ontario due to what it describes as ongoing supply issues. A spokesman from Rexall says that the company is making “all efforts” to secure more doses promptly. Vaccine supply is determined and allocated by the Ministry of Health. When asked about […]
  
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• Blue Devils roll past Lumberjacks in playoff opener - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 18:00
  Blue Devils roll past Lumberjacks in playoff opener  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Robinson-Huron Treaty First Nations Call On Canada To Honour Treaties

  02-11-2020 17:54
  
  The 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are calling on Canada to honour its Treaty obligations to the Mi’kmaw and Lake Huron Anishinabe and all other First Nations Treaty partners. The call comes at the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario, and a week after sending a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]
  
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• No budget yet for Liberals’ promise to plant two billion trees by 2030

  02-11-2020 17:42
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s massive tree-planting promise from the 2019 election has yet to be allocated a single dime. Trudeau pledged a year ago that the government would plant two billion more trees by 2030, or about 200 million extra trees per year. Canada plants about 600 million trees a year and requires […]
  
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• Art X Project event on November 5 and 6

  02-11-2020 17:31
  
  Rolling Pictures, the City of Sault Ste. Marie/Future SSM and The Downtown Association, in partnership, are excited to present the ART X PROJECT. The ART X PROJECT is an on-going, interdisciplinary Arts & Culture exhibition located at the Rolling Picture’s downtown facility. The Art X Project will launch its first exhibition Thursday, Nov 5 with […]
  
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• Watershed moment for fish passageway in Traverse City - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 17:10
  Watershed moment for fish passageway in Traverse City  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Relevant Life Financial Group food drive in support of Harvest Algoma – United Way SSM

  02-11-2020 17:10
  
  We believe during these difficult times that it is important we come together in any way that we can to support our community. Many of our traditional ways have been altered, cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. Relevant Life Financial Group will be organizing a food drive for the month of November with all nonperishable […]
  
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• Michigan sets single-day record for virus cases - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 17:10
  Michigan sets single-day record for virus cases  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canadians invited to bless children in need with Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts

  02-11-2020 17:08
  
  National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers — is Nov. 16-22 Canada’s 2020 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season starts today. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children […]
  
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• Collision near Wawa leaves 77-year old woman dead

  02-11-2020 16:49
  
  OPP are investigating a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Wawa that took the life of one woman. The collision occurred about 10 kilometres south of Wawa. The passenger in the vehicle, 77-year-old Florence Dines of Capreol, Ontario, was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver was treated […]
  
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• Roof Rescue at Staples

  02-11-2020 16:21
  
  Sault Fire Services were dispatched to the Staples store on Great Northern Road Monday morning for a roof rescue. According to those at the scene, workers using an hydraulic  basket were trapped on the roof when the basket malfunctioned trapping the workers on the roof. One person was taken to hospital with unknown injuries . […]
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Vacation from turbulent politics - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 16:20
  Granlund cartoon: Vacation from turbulent politics  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Toronto Wolfpack fail to win reinstatement to England’s top tier of rugby league

  02-11-2020 16:12
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack have lost their bid for reinstatement into Super League next year. The decision was made by the other 11 Super League teams, the Rugby Football League and Super League chief executive Robert Elstone. Wolfpack chairman and CEO Bob Hunter confirmed Monday’s vote results. The transatlantic rugby league team has been […]
  
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• North American stock markets up to start the trading week, loonie rises

  02-11-2020 15:47
  
  TORONTO — Gains in the industrial and utility sectors helped lift Canada’s main stock index in early trading, while U.S. stock markets moved to regain some of their losses from last week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 69.85 points at 15,650.49. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 267.75 points at […]
  
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• Opinion: Why Aren’t We Screening For Lung Cancer?

  02-11-2020 15:02
  
  By Peter Chow It is estimated that in 2020: 29,800 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer. This represents 13% of all new cancer cases in 2020. 21,200 Canadians will die from lung cancer. This represents 25% of all cancer deaths in 2020. 15,000 men will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 11,000 will die […]
  
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• A Pandemic Halloween

  02-11-2020 12:57
  
  Different is the best way to sum up Halloween 2020. If you didn’t know that 2020 was a year of the pandemic, a tour of the city last night probably wouldn’t have told you. Masks, no masks, afraid of COVID, not afraid of COVID. The attitude around this year’s Halloween night was as differing as […]
  
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• APH Reports COVID-19 Case 44

  02-11-2020 12:49
  
  Algoma Public Health is confirming the region’s 44th case of COVID-19. APH says the person was tested on October 28 and self-isolating. APH says it notifies close contacts directly, and that if you are not contacted by them, you are not considered a close contact. It goes on to say the case is evidence of […]
  
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• Ontario government to commit to average four-hour care standard in long-term care

  02-11-2020 10:03
  
  The Ontario government is promising to establish a new standard that would see long-term care residents receive an average of four hours of direct care every day. A senior government source not authorized to speak publicly says the province will announce its commitment to the standard today, with a pledge to have it achieved by […]
  
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• Village of Dundee 11/19/2020 ZBA hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 07:44
  Village of Dundee 11/19/2020 ZBA hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Monroe Township 11/18/2020 ZBA HEARING - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 07:44
  Monroe Township 11/18/2020 ZBA HEARING  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Exeter Township 12/1/2020 planning commission hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 07:44
  Exeter Township 12/1/2020 planning commission hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Charles Dean Rooks notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 07:44
  Charles Dean Rooks notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ‘Bad’ foods with benefits - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 06:15
  ‘Bad’ foods with benefits  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Your local guide to the Nov. 3 election - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  02-11-2020 02:41
  Your local guide to the Nov. 3 election  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Case #44 in Sault Ste. Marie and area – Wawa-news.com - Wawa-news.com

  02-11-2020 00:55
  Case #44 in Sault Ste. Marie and area – Wawa-news.com  Wawa-news.com
  
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