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• HOLLINGSWORTH, Helen

  11-11-2020 23:54
  
  Proud of her Finnish heritage the word sisu is most fitting for our mother Helen (nee Toivonen). On Monday, November 9, 2020 mom left us to reunite with our father (her husband) Ian W. Hollingsworth. Born on May 2, 1932 in Sault Ste. Marie to her loving parents Gustava and Anna Toivonen. Dear mother of […]
  
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• ADSB wants to move Elliot Lake students

  11-11-2020 23:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board wants to offer a better learning experience to Grade 7 and 8 students in Elliot Lake by moving them to Elliot Lake Secondary School.Read More
  
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• Twenty-nine residents of Toronto long-term care home died in latest COVID-19 outbreak

  11-11-2020 23:06
  
  TORONTO — A long-term care operator says 29 residents have died in a COVID-19 outbreak at an east Toronto facility that began last month. Revera, which owns and operates a range of homes, says public health officials have confirmed 92 residents of its Kennedy Lodge home have tested positive since the outbreak began on Oct. […]
  
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• More than a dozen COVID-19 cases linked to two York Region weddings, officials say

  11-11-2020 22:59
  
  VAUGHAN, Ont. — York Region Public Health says there are at least 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to two weddings in Vaughan, Ont., which it says is the third large cluster of cases linked to wedding-related events in the region. The health unit says the wedding ceremonies, held at separate locations in late October, both […]
  
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• BOISSONEAU, Victor Bernard

  11-11-2020 22:48
  
  With great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing at the age of 82 years old of Victor Bernard Boissoneau who peacefully passed away in his home with his best friend/dog by his side Winchester (Chester) on Monday November 9, 2020. Bernard was part of the eagle clan. Who will soar high through the […]
  
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• Senators set to question Freeland on bill to provide new rent relief, business aid

  11-11-2020 22:32
  
  OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will face questions today from senators scrutinizing the government’s latest bid to provide pandemic aid to hard-hit businesses. Freeland is scheduled to testify early this afternoon to the Senate’s national finance committee that is reviewing the aid bill, known as C-9. The House of Commons agreed last week to […]
  
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• DERASP, Vernon Richard

  11-11-2020 22:25
  
  Peacefully at his home, with his wife by his side on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Diane Bourcier. Cherished father of Jennifer Hartgrove, the late Wayne Derasp, Ryan Derasp, Lynn Findlay (Greg), Joanne St-Amand (Carl), Natalie St-Amand (Danny Piche) and Nancy St-Amand. Proud Papa Vern of Sophia and […]
  
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• LUCK, Gwendolene Violet

  11-11-2020 21:51
  
  Suddenly, at the Sault Area Hospital, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband George Luck. Mother of Randy and Brian (Lil). Grandmother of David and Dennis. Great grandmother of Lily. Dear sister of Connie. Special friend of Norma Lizotte and the Kennedy family. Survived by many nieces, nephews, […]
  
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• Pandemic hardly grounds Algoma birding

  11-11-2020 21:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Watching birds and engaging with nature is an amazing way to decrease pandemic stress and support community, enthusiasts say. Read More
  
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• Increasing downtown safety on the radar

  11-11-2020 21:41 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown needs to be safe in order for residents and visitors to utilize it to the fullest. Read More
  
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• 'I love my soldiers'

  11-11-2020 21:25 via saultstar.com
  
  Canada and the nation’s soldiers were top of mind for Sandra Kustura Thursday.Read More
  
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• MDHHS shares gains in reforming state’s child welfare system to improve child safety, keep families together

  11-11-2020 21:23
  
  LANSING, Mich. – With new leadership in place, Michigan is making needed improvements to its child welfare system to keep children safer and families together. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today shared successes during the early stages of their reform efforts and promised even more significant progress as new plans are […]
  
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• ADSB announces move to elementary hybrid learning model: November 16th designated a JK-12 virtual learning @ home day

  11-11-2020 21:02
  
  The Algoma District School Board (ADSB) has advised elementary families that it is transitioning to a hybrid model of delivery, meaning face-to-face and virtual learners will co-exist in one classroom setting, with a “homeroom” classroom teacher. As School Boards were asked by the Ministry of Education to have a transition date mid-fall (and spring) to […]
  
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• Integrity commissioner finds no wrong doing with Studio 10 purchase

  11-11-2020 20:35 via saultstar.com
  
  An integrity commissioner has found that Mayor Christian Provenzano did not violate the Code of Conduct while dealing with the purchase of the former Studio 10 property. Read More
  
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• Git-er done, words to banish wanted

  11-11-2020 20:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Words that deserve to be banished are wanted by Lake Superior State University. Read More
  
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• Chippewa County COVID-19 cases top 400

  11-11-2020 20:05 via saultstar.com
  
  COVID-19 cases have topped 400 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and area.Read More
  
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• Howard touts experience for his second Michigan team - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 19:36
  Howard touts experience for his second Michigan team  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bulldogs advance past Panthers at regional - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 19:36
  Bulldogs advance past Panthers at regional - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Sault stops to remember

  11-11-2020 19:31
  
  The gunfire echoed throughout the downtown as a pandemic-era Remembrance Day ceremony took place at the Cenotaph. A few citizens ignored the request not to come to the Cenotaph and joined about a hundred other legion members, veterans and other dignitaries to honour those fallen for our freedom. Mayor Christian Provenzano said he hasn’t missed […]
  
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• HSCDSB: Students Honour the Fallen for Remembrance Day

  11-11-2020 19:24
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Students from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Espanola and others enrolled in the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board’s Our Lady of Lourdes Virtual Academy joined together to put together a virtual recording to honour Canadian soldiers in time for Remembrance Day. The students, along with members of the Canadian Military […]
  
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• Remember Nov. 11 through veteran’s eyes – Original Poetry

  11-11-2020 19:11
  
  I wrote this poem many years ago after reaching out and talking to a World War 2 veteran about what he feels and sees on Remembrance Day. I bring you a poem I wrote. I hope you enjoy. I travel to the cenotaph; each year it gets harder to do fewer of my comrades come […]
  
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• Canadian health-care ranks near bottom on number of doctors, hospital beds and wait times: Fraser Institute

  11-11-2020 19:04
  
  VANCOUVER, BC – Despite spending more on health-care than most other developed countries with universal health care, Canada has some of the lowest numbers of doctors, hospital beds, and medical technologies – and the longest wait times, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canada’s […]
  
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• Chippewa County: 310 active COVID-19 cases

  11-11-2020 18:56
  
  Updated COVID-19 stats for November 11, 2020 Chippewa County has the following results: 24 new confirmed cases 81 new probable cases 3 new recovered cases They have a total of: 404 combined confirmed/probable cases 94 of those have recovered (30 days past diagnoses or symptom onset) Leaving 310 cases active CCHD reminds the community to […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie remembers: GALLERY

  11-11-2020 18:52 via saultstar.com
  
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• ‘Chucky’ is a hit with DeTour/Cedarville - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 18:39
  ‘Chucky’ is a hit with DeTour/Cedarville  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Food resources in EUP - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 17:28
  Food resources in EUP  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario reports 1,426 new COVID-19 cases today, and 15 new deaths from the virus

  11-11-2020 16:47
  
  Ontario is reporting a new daily record of 1,426 COVID-19 cases today, and 15 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 468 new cases in Peel Region, 384 in Toronto, and 180 in York Region. Elliott says there were also 63 new cases in Durham and 62 in Hamilton. […]
  
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• Sparks column: The Ten Commandments of Joy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 16:19
  Sparks column: The Ten Commandments of Joy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MP Sheehan Commends Veterans Affairs Canada announcement of $20 million to support Veterans Organizations

  11-11-2020 16:03
  
  The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced $20 million in new funding to create a temporary Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. This will provide financial support to Veterans organizations who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who are in need of immediate support. The […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also post early gains

  11-11-2020 15:48
  
  TORONTO — The industrial, telecom and utility sectors helped lead the way higher as Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also rallied. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 102.62 points at 16,717.99. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 54.49 points at 29,475.41. […]
  
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• First Local AM – Nov 11

  11-11-2020 15:17
  
  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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• Porter pushes back service resumption

  11-11-2020 14:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Toronto-based Porter Airlines will remain grounded until well into the new year. Read More
  
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• U.S. firm buys Great Canadian Gaming

  11-11-2020 13:27 via saultstar.com
  TORONTO – Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says it has signed a deal to be bought by a U.S. private equity firm that values the casino operator at $3.3 billion. Read More
  
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• One More New Case of COVID-19 In Algoma

  11-11-2020 13:07
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Algoma Public Health is reporting yet another case of COVID-19, bringing the local total to 57. The case subject acquired the virus through close contact with an infected person and is now self-isolating. APH notifies all close contacts. If they don’t reach out to you personally, you are not considered […]
  
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• Schools choosing remote learning as COVID-19 virus spreads

  11-11-2020 13:02
  
  MICHIGAN – Data unveiled on Monday showed the largest number of outbreaks since the first bell rang in September. Forty-five new school-related outbreaks with 149 cases, occurred in K-12 schools. Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe and Utica schools are among the latest districts to temporarily halt in-person learning in response to rising cases of COVID-19. An […]
  
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• 3-year-olds poppy painting recognized by Legion

  11-11-2020 12:59
  
  5-year-old Chloe Murphy loves boxing, dancing, Barbies and almost everything else kids her age do. Unlike them, she has a special spot in her heart for veterans. Out of the blue one day she painted a picture of three poppies when she was 3. Her father Dave Murphy started Tim Hortons for the troops 13 […]
  
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• Tenaris investment adds 75 jobs

  11-11-2020 11:55
  
  City supports Tenaris expansion – 75+ new possible jobs. An Economic Develop Fund investment of $500,000 dollars has been approved by Council for Tenaris Industries. David McHattie was the representative from Tenaris in front of council last night. He explained the transformation project is necessary to meet customer demand. “This investment opportunity is important project […]
  
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• Scaled-down ceremonies mark Remembrance Day across Canada

  11-11-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Canadians are being encouraged to stay home this morning while they mark the service and sacrifice of those who have given their lives to defend the country. The solemnity of Remembrance Day is butting up against the threat posed by COVID-19. The Royal Canadian Legion is explicitly discouraging Canadians from attending Remembrance Day […]
  
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• Monroe Township 11/4/2020 meeting synopsis - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2020 06:27
  Monroe Township 11/4/2020 meeting synopsis  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Branch 25 Remembrance Day ceremony live streamed

  11-11-2020 04:15 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Branch 25, Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day service will be live streamed via https://saultonline.com/onntv/ or via Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/SaultOnline/
  The parade assembles at 10:50 for a march to the Cenotaph and an 11 a.m. start to the service.
  Parade commander is Comrade Capt. Annetta Golder CD; Master of Ceremonies is Comrade Pierre Breckenridge CD, OMC. Music is by Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion Drum and Trumpet Band.
  MP Terry Sheehan, MPP Ross Romano and Mayor Chr
  
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• ONNtv Local Evening News – Nov 10

  11-11-2020 03:34
  
  Here is your 5pm local news and weather report. You can tune into ONNtv for all your local news, weather and sports throughout the day. Make sure to visit the Sault Online/ONNtv website by clicking here. Like Sault Online on Facebook and click on the live video alerts to stay on top of all live shows and videos including […]
  
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• First Local PM – Nov 10

  11-11-2020 03:28
  
  Here is today’s First Local 1PM 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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• Our first ever Zoom Gala ….

  11-11-2020 02:16
  The pandemic has played hell with so much we take for granted…. and that hopeful, ‘maybe we have flattened the Covid curve’ summer and early fall attitude has slowly given way to successive daily Ontario records for infection. Death rates are rising, and the feared second wave is breaking across the country. It is a […]
  
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• Crews attend small fire

  11-11-2020 01:26
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to a report of smoke near the intersection of Goulais Ave. and Fourth Line West. Upon arrival crews from Pumper two used a hand extinguisher to put out a small fire in the wooded area on the north-east corner. Cause and damage estimates were not available at the time […]
  
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• Sudbury plans to honour Alex Trebek, mayor says

  11-11-2020 00:29 via saultstar.com
  
  The city plans to honour Alex Trebek, the Sudbury native and iconic Jeopardy! host who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read More
  
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