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• Extend mandate of election-interference warning panel, evaluation recommends

  20-11-2020 23:28
  
  OTTAWA — A new evaluation says the Trudeau government should consider activating its election-interference warning system not just during the next general campaign but also in the pre-writ period. For the 2019 election the government established a “critical election incident public protocol” amid concerns that rogue players might try to manipulate candidates or voters. The […]
  
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• Provincial police charge 72-year-old for not complying with mandatory self-isolation

  20-11-2020 22:57
  
  GAUTHIER TOWNSHIP, ONT. — Provincial police have charged a 72-year-old man for failing to isolate for 14 days after entering the country. Ontario Provincial Police say they received a call from the Public Health Agency of Canada to complete a compliance check under the federal Quarantine Act. Police say their investigation found that the man […]
  
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• GJOS, Gary Richard

  20-11-2020 22:48
  
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 77 with family at his side. Loving husband of Marie for 58 years. Caring father of the late Debbie Valois (Jeff) and Sherri Huard (Robert). Proud Grandpa of Kailee Valois (Jimmy), Tyler Huard (Brianna) and Candace Huard (Greg). Son of […]
  
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• PEARCE (DARCH), Elizabeth Pauline “Beth” (nee Gordon)

  20-11-2020 22:46
  
  ~ 1936 – 2020 ~ At the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the tender age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Mervin Darch (1988) and the late George Pearce (2000). Loving mother of Dr. Allan Darch (Elizabeth), late Wayne Darch (Dianne), Debbie Conway (late Neil Ruston), Danny Darch (Audrey), late […]
  
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• Shriners plan Sault convention

  20-11-2020 22:29 via saultstar.com
  
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• KISSICK, William “Bill”

  20-11-2020 21:55
  
  Peacefully passed with dignity and grace at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 70. We will fondly remember Bill’s sense of humour, laughter, wisdom, and his love for adventure. Bill was thankful for the opportunity to live life to the fullest, experience all the freedoms, enjoy the world’s wonders and to […]
  
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• Ontario Increases Funding to Renew and Modernize Colleges and Universities

  20-11-2020 21:46
  
  Sault Ste Marie MPP Ross Romano has announced $466 million in capital grants over the next three years for Ontario’c colleges and universities. Romano, who is also the Minister of Colleges and Universities, made the announcement in Sault Ste Marie today. “The first-class education students receive at our postsecondary institutions is critical to the future […]
  
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• Ontario moving Toronto, Peel Region into lockdown

  20-11-2020 21:42
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is moving the COVID-19 hot spots of Toronto and Peel Region into lockdown starting Monday. Schools and child care centres will remain open. Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that new restrictions were needed to help preserve hospital capacity and protect residents of long-term care homes. The stricter measures come as […]
  
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• OPP officer remembered as joyful, gentle giant

  20-11-2020 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
  A police officer shot and killed in the line of duty this week was a joyful, gentle giant who loved his four kids dearly, a church leader said Friday as investigators probed the incident that also left a 60-year-old man dead. Read More
  
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• Manitoulin grieving after shooting that killed officer, civilian

  20-11-2020 21:15 via saultstar.com
  
  A police officer shot and killed in the line of duty this week was a joyful, gentle giant who loved his four kids dearly, a church leader said Friday as investigators probed the incident that also left a 60-year-old man dead. Read More
  
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• Romano: 'Investing in students is investing in our future'

  20-11-2020 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Provincial money allocated to Ontario’s colleges and universities has begun to roll out. Read More
  
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• Algoma U, Sault College capital projects get provincial boost

  20-11-2020 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
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• Algoma U, Sault College capital investment gets provincial boost

  20-11-2020 21:08 via saultstar.com
  
  Provincial money allocated to Ontario’s colleges and universities has begun to roll out. Read More
  
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• Soaking up solo debut

  20-11-2020 21:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Warren Peterson attributes a current artistic milestone to the longevity of his career. Read More
  
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• FORTIN, Guildo

  20-11-2020 20:23
  
  ~April 12, 1958 – November 19, 2020~ Suddenly but peacefully, Guildo passed away at NSHN-Blind River with his beloved best friend and soulmate Doris by his side. Loving partner of Doris Payette. Father of Matthew, Brent, Nelson and Veronica. Step father of Lawrence, Loretta, Marsha and Rene. Grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 3. […]
  
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• Chamber advocates 'Buy Ontario' policy for all SME's

  20-11-2020 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Chambers of Commerce across Northern Ontario say an Ontario government’s new procurement agency should not be centralized in the GTA. Read More
  
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• Centralizing procurement agency in GTA bad business: Chamber

  20-11-2020 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
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• Blue Devils collect All-NMFL Legends Division honors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 19:31
  Blue Devils collect All-NMFL Legends Division honors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Maryland-Michigan State canceled after Terps' virus outbreak - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 19:21
  Maryland-Michigan State canceled after Terps' virus outbreak  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• NBAs offseason sprint continues with free agency starting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 19:08
  NBAs offseason sprint continues with free agency starting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canadian Football League plans to restart play in 2021 with Grey Cup rematch

  20-11-2020 18:23
  
  TORONTO — The CFL is planning to kick off a return to the field in 2021 with a rematch of its last Grey Cup contest. The league released a 2021 schedule Friday. It didn’t play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ’21 season, if it goes ahead, is scheduled to begin June 10 […]
  
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• Holiday Pic of the Day: Sarah Lapossie

  20-11-2020 18:17
  
  Today’s Holiday Pic of the Day comes from Sarah Lapossie. A beautiful picture of their living room decorated for Christmas. Send us your holiday pics @ [email protected] You can win tickets for Habitat for Humanity’s  Big Ticket Draw or 5th Annual Builder’s Bash Ready, set, decorate!
  
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• New data shows immigration system slowing sharply during pandemic’s first months

  20-11-2020 17:26
  
  OTTAWA — New data is painting a stark picture of how the shutdown of the immigration system due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected thousands of lives. The figures show approvals for immigration applications fell by more than half in the months between March and August when compared to the first two months of 2020. […]
  
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• Looking Up column: Riding the planetary race track - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 17:17
  Looking Up column: Riding the planetary race track  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Lake Superior State opens 55th season against Michigan Tech

  20-11-2020 17:08
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich – The Lakers will be lacing up for their season opener on Saturday, November 21, and facing off against Upper Peninsula rival, Michigan Tech. The puck is scheduled to drop at 5:07 p.m. in the first of seven non-conference games. Game two will have the Lakers on the ice Sunday afternoon […]
  
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• Ontario reports 1,418 new COVID-19 cases as the province extends public health orders

  20-11-2020 16:52
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,418 new cases of COVID-19 today, along with eight new deaths related to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 400 new cases in Peel Region, 393 in Toronto and 168 in York Region. The latest figures have pushed Ontario over the 100,000 case mark, for a total […]
  
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• S&P/TSX composite edges up in early trading, U.S. stock markets pull back

  20-11-2020 15:56
  
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in early trading, boosted by gains in the metals and mining sector, while U.S. stock markets pulled back. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 9.41 points at 16,919.22. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 54.52 points at 29,428.71. The S&P 500 index was […]
  
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• There is plenty to be thankful - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 15:52
  There is plenty to be thankful  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Talk Back: Talkin bout our generation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 15:52
  Talk Back: Talkin bout our generation  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MHSAA announces fall sports plan - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 15:52
  MHSAA announces fall sports plan  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Man from Holland area Arrested in Sault Ste. Marie on 3rd Offense of Driving Drunk - MI Headlines

  20-11-2020 15:37
  
  Man from Holland area Arrested in Sault Ste. Marie on 3rd Offense of Driving Drunk  MI Headlines
  
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• Michigan: Planned audits to follow certification of the Nov. 3, 2020, general election

  20-11-2020 15:29
  
  LANSING, Mich. – Throughout my tenure as Michigan Secretary of State, and indeed long before, I have spoken repeatedly on the importance of post-election audits to ensure Michiganders can trust the outcome of our elections as an accurate reflection of the will of the people. I’m thrilled that we are on track to perform a […]
  
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• Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders

  20-11-2020 15:12
  
  TORONTO – The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until December 21, 2020. “As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic grips our province, we all need to do our part […]
  
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• Statistics Canada says retail sales climbed 1.1 per cent in September

  20-11-2020 15:04
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $53.9 billion in September to mark the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the record drop in April due to the pandemic. Economists on average had expected an increase of 0.2 per cent, according to financial data firm Refinitiv. Retail sales were up in […]
  
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• Best-laid football plans foiled - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 14:38
  Best-laid football plans foiled  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• All-Huron League teams selected - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 14:38
  All-Huron League teams selected  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Thunderbirds open up season tonight against Beavers

  20-11-2020 13:32
  
  Diehard hockey fans in the Soo have waited long enough, but now the wait is finally over! The Soo Thunderbirds will play the first game of their 2020-2021 regular season tonight at 7 p.m. against the Blind River Beavers at the John Rhodes Community Centre. LAST SEASON In eight meetings against the Beavers during the […]
  
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• Development Begins For Ontario’s First-Ever Hydrogen Strategy

  20-11-2020 12:41
  
  A discussion paper on the province’s first hydrogen strategy is being released by the Ontario government. The paper outlines how low-carbon hydrogen can help lower greenhouse gas emissions, support reliable and affordable electricity, help Ontario’s hydrogen sector to tap into the global market and reduce regulatory barriers. The paper sets out a vision for a […]
  
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• Com­­munity partners kick off the holiday season in Downtown Sault

  20-11-2020 11:39
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Queenstown family invites you to kick off the holiday season with extended Moonlight Magic and the 12 Days to Light up the Holidays. Join us every Thursday and Friday from now until the end of December for late night shopping at participating local merchants and the chance to take […]
  
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• Ontario community grieving after shooting that killed officer, civilian

  20-11-2020 10:15
  
  The mayor of a town on Ontario’s Manitoulin Island says the community is reeling after a shooting that left a police officer and a civilian dead Thursday. Dan Osborne, mayor of Gore Bay, says news of the incident quickly spread through the small island community yesterday. He says it’s the kind of place where everyone […]
  
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• Ontario to unveil new COVID-19 hot spot rules, possible lockdowns, to fight virus

  20-11-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is expected to release new public health measures today to fight the surging spread of COVID-19 in hot spot regions. Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that the restrictions will affect Toronto, Peel, and York Region where virus cases have been increasing in recent weeks. Ford says the province must make […]
  
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• Today’s Workout column: Boat pose engages midsection - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 09:44
  Today’s Workout column: Boat pose engages midsection  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Letter: Look at causes of 'Trumpism' - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 09:44
  Letter: Look at causes of 'Trumpism' - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Trudeau resumes briefings from home as COVID-19 cases soar across Canada

  20-11-2020 04:21
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will amplify his plea for Canadians to stay home as much as possible after alarming new projections for the spread of COVID-19 in Canada are released today. The updated projections are expected to forecast a dramatic rise in cases over the next few weeks — to as much as […]
  
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• First Local PM – Nov 19

  20-11-2020 04:06
  
  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 Local Evening News – Nov 19

  20-11-2020 04:03
  
  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 First […]
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Rudy’s meltdown - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 03:37
  Granlund cartoon: Rudy’s meltdown  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Congratulating the Democrats - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 03:37
  Congratulating the Democrats  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Michigan State game with Maryland canceled - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2020 02:13
  Michigan State game with Maryland canceled  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario Expands Online Tool to Keep Drivers Safe During Winter

  20-11-2020 01:11
  
  Ontario’s 511 app is getting a winter safety upgrade. It will now include information for drivers and the trucking industry to support safer route planning when driving the province’s highways. Among the upgrades is the “Track My Plow” feature will allow drivers to track the location of snowplows and salt trucks working the highways. Drivers […]
  
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