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• Community Cares Campaign kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie to show frontline healthcare workers appreciation - WJMN - UPMatters.com

  04-12-2020 23:13
  Community Cares Campaign kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie to show frontline healthcare workers appreciation  WJMN - UPMatters.com
  
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• Two people seriously hurt in Sault Ste. Marie after vehicle crashes into a tree - CTV Toronto

  04-12-2020 22:56
  
  Two people seriously hurt in Sault Ste. Marie after vehicle crashes into a tree  CTV Toronto
  
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• Accident sends two to hospital

  04-12-2020 22:44
  
  SAULT STE. Marie, ON – A single vehicle accident on the west end has sent a two people to hospital. At approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon a van ran into a tree at the corner of Farwell Terrace and Raymond Street,  south of Second Line West. The vehicle appeared to veer off the roadway and […]
  
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• GILLIAM Margaret Georgina

  04-12-2020 22:34
  
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 95. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Fred Gilliam for 50 years. Loving mother of Annie Chapman (late Ronald Sr.), Ernestine “Tina” Gauthier (Tex), Susan Pennell (Bill), Travis Gilliam (Wilma) and predeceased by Russel Dumond (Phyllis), Rodney Harrison […]
  
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• Grants to help low-income customers pay heating bills announced for 2020-2021

  04-12-2020 22:19
  
  LANSING, Mich. – As Michiganders settle into the cold-weather season, nine community service agencies are ready to help customers who fall behind on home energy bills. The agencies were recently awarded $54.5 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) grants, the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) […]
  
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• COVID still ‘clearly’ impacting SAH bottom line: Official

  04-12-2020 21:39 via saultstar.com
  
  COVID-19 continues to cramp Sault Area Hospital’s balance sheet. Read More
  
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• Low debt, low interest big consideration in twin pad decision

  04-12-2020 21:36 via saultstar.com
  Members of city council agree there’s no doubt that low interest rates and the city’s exceptionally low debt may mean it is time to proceed with building a twin pad arena. Read More
  
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• Updated Twin Pad numbers suggest two is better than one

  04-12-2020 21:20 via saultstar.com
  
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• Granlund cartoon: Foggy conditions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 21:18
  Granlund cartoon: Foggy conditions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Knife used in robberies

  04-12-2020 20:51 via saultstar.com
  A man allegedly showed a knife and threatened harm while committing three robberies at businesses in the 100 block of Churchill Boulevard. Read More
  
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• Detachment temporarily closes

  04-12-2020 20:44 via saultstar.com
  The Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Blind River will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Children Find Solace at Kid's Fishing Pond - 9 & 10 News - 9&10 News

  04-12-2020 20:32
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Children Find Solace at Kid's Fishing Pond - 9 & 10 News  9&10 News
  
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• MCCOLMAN, David “Bunny”

  04-12-2020 20:25
  
  David “Bunny” McColman peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, in his 90th year, into the loving arms of Noreen “Neen”, who he missed very much. Son of the late James and Frieda McColman. He was born in Thessalon, Ontario on October 16, 1931 and spent his early years working on the tugs on […]
  
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• SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Sault Ste. Marie Arrest - Wawa-news.com

  04-12-2020 19:55
  SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Sault Ste. Marie Arrest  Wawa-news.com
  
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• Ontario Supports Businesses, Workers and Families during COVID-19

  04-12-2020 19:33
  
  While more people return to work, province offers unprecedented support for business TORONTO – Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada: “Employment in Ontario increased by 36,600 in November, including 1,700 in the manufacturing sector, marking the sixth straight month […]
  
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• Pedestrian struck in crash

  04-12-2020 19:23 via saultstar.com
  
  A firefighter cleans up following a two-vehicle collision at Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue on Friday. A truck, northbound on Great Northern, struck a southbound truck when trying to turn left on to Northern at about 10:30 a.m., said Sault Ste. Marie Police Service spokesperson Lincoln Louttit. The second truck then struck a female pedestrian. She was taken to Sault Area Hospital with what’s believed to be minor injuries. BRIAN KELLY Read More
  
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• Tokyo Olympics delay costs may reach $2.8 billion - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 19:16
  Tokyo Olympics delay costs may reach $2.8 billion - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario tightens COVID-19 restrictions in three regions

  04-12-2020 18:45
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is tightening restrictions on three more regions in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Moving into the “orange” zone are the Middlesex-London and Thunder Bay areas. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit moves to the “yellow” category of the province’s COVID-19 restriction system. The new designations […]
  
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• Study finds Canada a “laggard” on homophobia in sports

  04-12-2020 18:18
  
  TORONTO — Chris Voth’s sexuality cost him a job with a professional volleyball team overseas four years ago. The Winnipeg native, who has never named the team nor country, was told outright that the club wasn’t interested in having a gay player. The 30-year-old came out publicly seven years ago because he hoped to be […]
  
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• Worker elbowed

  04-12-2020 18:12 via saultstar.com
  A store employee was elbowed in the face when a man took items and tried to leave without paying, police say.Read More
  
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• Holland Sentinel All-Area Girls Cross Country Team - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 18:03
  Holland Sentinel All-Area Girls Cross Country Team  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• 6 DIY bathroom upgrades you can try - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 18:03
  6 DIY bathroom upgrades you can try  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• SIU probes Sault arrest

  04-12-2020 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was seriously injured when police tried to arrest him downtown early Thursday.Read More
  
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• Whitmer may extend partial shutdown of schools, businesses - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 17:31
  Whitmer may extend partial shutdown of schools, businesses  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Bills to limit incarceration advance in Michigan Legislature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 17:31
  Bills to limit incarceration advance in Michigan Legislature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Through the Years a Celebration of Celebrations: John R. Rhodes Scholarship Virtual Premiere Supports Algoma U Students

  04-12-2020 17:26
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – As part of Algoma University’s ongoing efforts to provide much needed financial support to outstanding students, the John R. Rhodes Scholarship Planning Committee came up with a unique way to ensure this important annual fundraising event was able to proceed. Last night, a special virtual premiere, “Through the Years; a […]
  
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• Mid-Morning Collision slows Great Northern Road

  04-12-2020 17:13
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Emergency services rushed to the corner of Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue around 10:30 this morning. Police, Fire and Ambulance were on the scene of what appeared to be a multi-vehicle collision. A cab cover from one of the vehicles involved could be seen laying in the roadway. At […]
  
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• Mid-Morning Collision slows GNR

  04-12-2020 17:13
  
  Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – Emergency services rushed to the corner of Great Northern Road and Northern Avenue around 10:30 this morning. Police, Fire and Ambulance were on scene of what appeared to be a multi-vehicle collision. A cab cover from one of the vehicles involved could be seen laying in the roadway. At least […]
  
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• WATSON, Kristopher Steven Patrick

  04-12-2020 17:10
  
  ~ March 26, 1998 – December 1, 2020 ~ With broken hearts we announce the passing of Kristopher on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 22. Kristopher will be forever remembered by his loving parents Derek and Shirley Watson (Knox), best friend and brother of Shane (Emily). Kris was so loved by his […]
  
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• No COVID-19 vaccine could mean no access to hospitals, nursing homes, or schools

  04-12-2020 17:02
  
  Don’t want to be vaccinated? You may face restrictions according to Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer. If you want to go to a hospital or nursing home and maybe even school without personal protective equipment (PPE) you may need to show proof of vaccination. “Not that someone is going to be forced to take it against […]
  
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• Moderna vaccine still provides immunity after three months, new data shows

  04-12-2020 16:56
  
  OTTAWA – U.S. biotech firm Moderna says its vaccine is showing signs of producing lasting immunity to COVID-19 and that it will have as many as 125 million doses available by the end of March. Moderna’s messenger RNA vaccine is one of the first two Health Canada expects to approve, with at least 20 million […]
  
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• SSM Chamber of Commerce: She Leads Conference

  04-12-2020 16:45
  
  VIRTUAL event on Thursday, December 10, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration: $25+hst per person (Chamber members) / $35+hst per person (non Chamber members). Registration includes curated gift bag from local businesses. Individuals unable to attend on December 10 are welcome to register; you will receive an on-demand link and all of the perks […]
  
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• Chris Finch, Jama Mahlalela join Nick Nurse’s Toronto Raptors staff as assistants

  04-12-2020 16:44
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have hired former New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach Chris Finch and ex-Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela as assistant coaches for Nick Nurse’s staff. Raptors assistant coach Patrick Mutumbo will take over as coach of Raptors 905, a G League team. Raptors assistants Brittni Donaldson and John Bennett also […]
  
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• Wolverine Watchmen Cases Continue in Court

  04-12-2020 16:30
  
  LANSING, Mich. – Nearly two months after their arrest, court hearings are proceeding in the Michigan Department of Attorney General’s cases against members and associates of the Wolverine Watchmen who face felony charges following law enforcement’s unveiling of an alleged domestic terrorism plot that included storming the Capitol building and kidnapping elected officials. A bond […]
  
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• Lodge won't open

  04-12-2020 16:22 via saultstar.com
  
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• Soup stars: Why herbs elevate broth - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 15:55
  Soup stars: Why herbs elevate broth  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Regional military books win provincial honours

  04-12-2020 15:52 via saultstar.com
  
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• North American stocks up in early trading, loonie tops 78 cents US

  04-12-2020 15:49
  
  TORONTO — Gains in the mining and metals sector helped lift Canada’s main stock index in early trading, while the loonie rose to top 78 cents US. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 55.50 points at 17,453.52. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 95.65 points at 30,065.17. The S&P 500 index […]
  
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• National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance

  04-12-2020 15:40
  
  OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s November employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 8.5 per cent (8.9) Employment rate: 59.5 per cent (59.4) Participation rate: 65.1 per cent (65.2) Number unemployed: 1,735,200 (1,816,800) Number working: 18,615,600 (18,553,500) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 17.4 per cent (18.8) Men (25 plus) unemployment […]
  
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• Hearing considers proposed Line 5 tunnel

  04-12-2020 15:13 via saultstar.com
  
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• Look Who Turns 75 Today!

  04-12-2020 15:04
  
  Many thanks to Susan Myers for passing this along to us this morning.  Today marks the 75th Birthday of one of the Sault’s most famous citizens. Dr. Roberta Bondar was just 47 when she became Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space as part of the Space Shuttle Discovery crew in 1992. […]
  
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• Film festival will return

  04-12-2020 14:30 via saultstar.com
  Organizers are hoping COVID-19 doesn’t have another feature role when Sault Film Festival returns in 2021.Read More
  
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• Telescope Collapse

  04-12-2020 14:19
  PUERTO RICO, USA – The Arecibo Observatory collapsed on December 1, 2020. The telescope was the biggest of it’s kind in the world until China built a bigger one in 2016. Its 305-meter main dish was on the ground while the suspended platform weighing in at 150 tons carried antennas and other equipment suspended over […]
  
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• Mink, monoliths and Black Friday, Oh my! - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 13:32
  Mink, monoliths and Black Friday, Oh my!  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommends $37.8 million to boost outdoor recreation

  04-12-2020 13:04
  
  LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 76 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $37,789,600 be funded in 2021. The board this year considered a total of 136 applications seeking over $60 million in funding. In a competitive process, all eligible applications were evaluated […]
  
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• Steel City Sports partners with Giving Hearts to help support the Sault Community.

  04-12-2020 12:12
  
  Steel City Sports has partnered with Giving Hearts to collect non-perishable items as well as to support our local food banks and shelters. Jeff Giovanatti, one of the directors for Steel City Sports, said “Investing in the community and paying it forward are character attributes that we as a sports organization attempt to instil in […]
  
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• Police Chief: Some criminals handled “up to 33 times”

  04-12-2020 12:05
  
  SAULT STE MARIE, ON – There are multiple pandemics running through this community and that was made clear during the last council meeting. During the tabling of the proposed budget, Sault Police Service made a presentation to the council to justify why they needed a budget increase. Police Chief Hugh Stevenson was present for questions […]
  
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• Statistics Canada to detail November jobs numbers amid expectations for small gain

  04-12-2020 10:00
  
  OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will say this morning how Canada’s job market fared last month as COVID-19 case counts rose along with a new round of public health restrictions. The labour force has clawed back about three-quarters of the three million jobs lost during lockdowns in March and April. The country has seen six consecutive […]
  
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• Ontario to announce COVID-19 task force today

  04-12-2020 10:00
  
  TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force today. Ford said yesterday the team is being finalized and the province will be ready to distribute the vaccine whenever it arrives. The task force will include medical, information technology, and logistics experts. Earlier this month, the province announced retired Gen. […]
  
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• Looking Up column: Double Cluster, an easy catch - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  04-12-2020 09:01
  Looking Up column: Double Cluster, an easy catch  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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