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• Advisory on Cross-Border Travel into Chippewa County, Michigan

  04-11-2020 23:49
  
  Due to rising COVID-19 cases throughout late October in Chippewa County, Michigan, Algoma Public Health (APH) is issuing a special advisory for Algoma residents who regularly cross the Canada-US border for work or study. Even if you are exempt from federal travel and quarantine restrictions: Avoid cross-border travel and use virtual options if possible. While […]
  
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• First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty urge Canada to meet obligations

  04-11-2020 22:53 via saultstar.com
  
  To mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario, the 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are urging Canada to uphold its Treaty obligations to the Mi’kmaq and the Lake Huron Anishinabe. Read More
  
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• Elliot Lake to host a 'static' Santa Claus Parade

  04-11-2020 22:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Santa Claus is coming to town, but this year, Elliot Lake residents will be the ones driving through the streets. Read More
  
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• APH issues cross-border travel advisory into Chippewa County

  04-11-2020 22:18 via saultstar.com
  
  Due to rising COVID-19 cases throughout late October in Chippewa County, Mich., Algoma Public Health (APH) is issuing a special advisory for Algoma residents who regularly cross the Canada-US border for work or study. Read More
  
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• Peter Mansbridge says U.S. election shows media has “more work to do” to build trust

  04-11-2020 21:43
  
  TORONTO — Veteran journalist Peter Mansbridge says media organizations will have to “really look hard” at the way they do their jobs, after another U.S. presidential election that caught many newsrooms off-guard. The retired CBC News anchor and chief correspondent says there’s been a decline in trust in the media, especially since the 2016 vote, […]
  
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• Serious funding 'talks' underway between government, HCR

  04-11-2020 21:26 via saultstar.com
  
  Is the end of the line getting closer for Huron Central Railway? Read More
  
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• Funding talks ‘seriously’ underway between government, HCR

  04-11-2020 21:26 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario to put $1 billion into broadband

  04-11-2020 20:29 via saultstar.com
  
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• Ontario to invest $1 billion in broadband

  04-11-2020 20:29 via saultstar.com
  
  The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 billion to expand broadband and cellular access across the province.
  The investment will be made over a six year period. Read More
  
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• Batchewana First Nation Member Competing In Miss World Canada Competition

  04-11-2020 20:11
  
  A Batchewana First Nation member is counting on your support as she competes in the Miss World Canada 2020 pageant. Mikaela Agawa has been in Toronto competing since October 30th. Batchewana First Nation describes her as a bright and talented person who has worked very hard to get ready for the competition. They say Mikaela […]
  
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• Problem property unit’s list ‘growing day-by-day’

  04-11-2020 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A new city team dedicated to cracking down on derelict properties in Sault Ste. Marie is getting a steady stream of public input about problem sites.Read More
  
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• New unit targets problem properties

  04-11-2020 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  A new city team dedicated to cracking down on derelict properties in Sault Ste. Marie is getting a steady stream of public input about problem sites.Read More
  
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• Hoping for clear results and moving forward - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 19:33
  Hoping for clear results and moving forward  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Airport, Bedford, Flat Rock win District volleyball openers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 19:33
  Airport, Bedford, Flat Rock win District volleyball openers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Close U.S. election shows power of individual vote, Americans in Canada say

  04-11-2020 19:28
  
  TORONTO — The closely contested U.S. election has brought home the power of the individual voter for Americans in Canada who hail from the handful of toss-up states that will decide who occupies the White House for the next four years. As results trickled in from those key states on Wednesday, anxious expat Americans from […]
  
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• MARRELLI, Carmen

  04-11-2020 19:20
  
  It is with broken hearts that the family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and great uncle, with his family by his side, on Monday, November 2, 2020. He was reunited with his parents Pietruzza and Albert Marrelli. Loving soulmate and best friend of Yolanda (Cuglietta) for 58 years. […]
  
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• Northern Ontario man charged under Quarantine Act after return from Jamaica

  04-11-2020 19:04
  
  FRENCH RIVER, Ont. — Provincial police say a man from French River, Ont., is facing charges after allegedly failing to quarantine after returning from a trip. They say the 67-year-old, who lives in the community of Alban, didn’t abide by the mandatory two-week quarantine period after returning from Jamaica. He was fined $1,255 under the […]
  
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• WAGENAAR, Geesje

  04-11-2020 18:54
  
  On Monday, November 2, 2020, at the Sault Area Hospital, our mom Geesje, also known as Grace, closed her eyes and quietly slipped away, with her daughter Bernice holding her hand. She was just one month away from having her 100th birthday. She was born in Terband, The Netherlands on December 1, 1920 and was […]
  
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• Driver stops on sidewalk

  04-11-2020 18:13 via saultstar.com
  
  A vehicle started to roll towards a police cruiser when the driver didn’t put the automobile in park in Blind River last Monday night.Read More
  
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• Damoose defeats Page in 107th house district race - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 18:08
  Damoose defeats Page in 107th house district race  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Northern Ontario businesses participating in the 2020 Royal Agricultural Virtual Event

  04-11-2020 18:06
  
  Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing Inc. today announced 30 agricultural and equine businesses from Northern Ontario will participate in the 2020 Royal Agricultural Virtual Event (see attached list of exhibitors). Visitors are encouraged to register free of charge for the five-day event, which will run November 10-14, 2020. Economic Partners is proud to provide Northern […]
  
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• Socha wins Ward 4 in close race - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 17:59
  Socha wins Ward 4 in close race  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Quincy village, school positions filled - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 17:59
  Quincy village, school positions filled - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Constantine school board incumbents win the seats - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 17:59
  Constantine school board incumbents win the seats - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Quebec threatens COVID fines as researchers question if penalties deter behaviour

  04-11-2020 17:55
  
  MONTREAL — A new report by researchers at the University of Toronto and Carleton University says there’s little evidence indicating the threat of fines is encouraging Canadians to follow COVID-19 rules. Researchers Alex Luscombe and Alexander McClelland say despite the lack of evidence, provincial governments across Canada are increasingly using fines as a tool to […]
  
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• Chippewa County COVID-19 cases climb

  04-11-2020 17:55 via saultstar.com
  
  Eleven new cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Chippewa County, Read More
  
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• Team targets derelict properties: GALLERY

  04-11-2020 17:45 via saultstar.com
  
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• Chippewa County 2020 Election unofficial results

  04-11-2020 17:28
  
  The Chippewa County 2020 Election unofficial results for the contested races. Information provided by the Chippewa County Clerk’s Office as of 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. A grand total of 17,762 ballots cast in this election. Roughly 66.5% of Chippewa County registered voters participated in the 2020 Election. Presidential Republican Donald Trump 10,682 votes […]
  
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• First Local AM – Nov 4

  04-11-2020 17:03
  
  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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• Ontario reports 987 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

  04-11-2020 16:48
  
  Ontario is reporting 987 new COVID-19 cases today and 16 new deaths related to the novel coronavirus. That brings the provincial total to 79,692 cases, which includes 3,182 deaths and 68,189 cases considered resolved. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 319 of the cases recorded today are in Toronto, 299 are in Peel Region, 85 in […]
  
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• Letter to the Editor: Forest Ontario CEO responds

  04-11-2020 16:38
  
  Dear Editor, I read with interest No budget yet for Liberals’ promise of 2 billion trees by 2030 in Sault Online on November 2nd. Your readers might like to know that, in 2020, Forests Ontario planted more than 2 million trees with funding from the Government of Canada, despite COVID-19. Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree […]
  
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• Parliamentary budget officer rebukes Trudeau government over spending secrecy

  04-11-2020 16:21
  
  OTTAWA — Parliament’s budget watchdog is calling out the Trudeau government for not providing information on billions of dollars in planned federal spending. The parliamentary budget office takes aim at the government’s spending secrecy in two separate reports released this morning. The first says the Liberals have not provided detailed information on their recent request […]
  
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• Tinsley column: Dogs to the rescue - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 16:19
  Tinsley column: Dogs to the rescue  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ONNtv Weather Minute – Nov 4

  04-11-2020 16:08
  
  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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• CAR ACCIDENT: Third and Connaught

  04-11-2020 15:42
  
  This morning, a motor vehicle accident occurred at Third Avenue and Connaught Avenue. Residents have asked for this intersection to become a 4-way stop. Developing story…
  
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• Opinion: Decriminalize Drug Use

  04-11-2020 15:36
  
  2018 was previously the worst year on record, with 26 opioid-related deaths in Algoma that year In the first half of 2020, there have already been 26 confirmed opioid-related deaths and 4 deaths that are likely opioid-related but not yet confirmed This puts Algoma on pace to experience between 52 and 60 opioid-related deaths in […]
  
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• Chippewa County unofficial results for November 2020 election - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 14:29
  Chippewa County unofficial results for November 2020 election  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Montgomery column: Other spring bulbs for 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 14:28
  Montgomery column: Other spring bulbs for 2020  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Civil civic duty on display - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 14:28
  Civil civic duty on display  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Truck traffic dips in October

  04-11-2020 14:22 via saultstar.com
  
  The decline in commercial trucks crossing the International Bridge picked up in October.Read More
  
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• Miss Vickie’s Canada recalls Kettle Chip products over possible glass contamination

  04-11-2020 14:13
  
  Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling some Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to possible glass contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold online and in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Recalled products include Applewood Smoked BBQ, Spicy Dill Pickle, Jalapeno, Sea Salt and Malt […]
  
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• Holland Clock Co. reopens on Eighth Street - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 14:08
  Holland Clock Co. reopens on Eighth Street - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Heavy voting results in long waiting lines - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 14:08
  Heavy voting results in long waiting lines  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Chippewa County adds 21 new COVID-19 cases

  04-11-2020 13:35
  
  Updated COVID-19 stats for November 3, 2020 Chippewa County has the following results: 11 new confirmed cases 10 new probable cases 0 new recovered cases They have a total of: 222 combined confirmed/probable cases 88 of those have recovered (30 days past diagnoses or symptom onset) Leaving 134 cases active CCHD reminds the community to […]
  
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• Ontario to lay out next phase of COVID-19 response in Thursday’s budget

  04-11-2020 13:00
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is expected to lay out the next phase of its COVID-19 response as it presents its first budget since the start of the pandemic on Thursday. The Progressive Conservative government postponed delivering a full fiscal plan earlier this year, citing the economic uncertainty caused by the global health crisis. The […]
  
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• A Sinking Ship: Drowning Kemp Marina saved

  04-11-2020 12:56
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – A commission decision to save the Kemp Marina passed unanimously during the meeting last night despite the $50,000 in general funds to be spent. The total cost of the complete project is over $800,000 with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources picking up about half of the cost. Internal funds […]
  
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• Futures suggests mixed open for stock market with U.S. election outcome uncertain

  04-11-2020 12:42
  
  TORONTO — The futures market pointed to a mixed opening for U.S. stock markets today with no clear winner in the U.S. presidential election. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden were locked in a tight battle in three key battleground states. Results in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania were too close call. Dow futures […]
  
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• Canada faces political, economic instability after uncertain U.S election result

  04-11-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Canadian business leaders and political analysts say the morning after election day in the United States brings more political and economic uncertainty for Canada. American voters — and their northern neighbours — must wait to learn whether they will be getting four more years of an inscrutable Donald Trump or beginning a new […]
  
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• Letter: Let's get after it! - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 09:35
  Letter: Let's get after it! - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Glad the city is embracing climate asks - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-11-2020 09:35
  Letter: Glad the city is embracing climate asks  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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