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• Business group slams new Ontario retail rule, others laud expanded COVID-19 tests

  12-01-2021 22:12
  TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has slammed new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses. For the 28 days beginning this Thursday, Ontario’s non-essential retail stores can only open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. — after provincial officials released models today suggesting that without new restrictions, […]
  
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• Starbucks says closure of up to 300 stores in Canada to be completed by end of March

  12-01-2021 21:41
  TORONTO — Starbucks says its plan to close up to 300 coffee shops across Canada will be complete by the end of March. The Seattle-based coffeehouse and roastery chain announced the acceleration of its five-year “transformation strategy” last year as it responded to changes in consumer habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement on […]
  
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• COVID affects Ice Hut Rules

  12-01-2021 20:25
  (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to two areas of concern; Covid-19 regulations and alcohol consumption. Covid-19 […]
  
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• Lakers’ Veillette, Mitens collect WCHA honors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 19:50
  Lakers’ Veillette, Mitens collect WCHA honors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Blue Devils will look to turn up tempo - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 19:50
  Blue Devils will look to turn up tempo  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

  12-01-2021 19:48
  Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province’s hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of high COVID-19 transmission […]
  
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• Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk hoping for 6,000 fans at games during pandemic

  12-01-2021 19:17
  OTTAWA — The owner of the Ottawa Senators says he has a plan to allow 6,000 fans to attend home games during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eugene Melnyk says his “robust public safety plan” includes “health protocols ranging from proper physical distancing, rapid testing and mask-wearing at all times” inside the Canadian Tire Centre. Melnyk’s plan […]
  
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• The history of the Monroe County Bible Society - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 18:54
  The history of the Monroe County Bible Society  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Oakville, Ont., mayor resigns from Halton police board after allowing chief to travel

  12-01-2021 18:43
  OAKVILLE, Ont. — The mayor of Oakville, Ont., has resigned as chair of the Halton police services board after approving international travel by the force’s chief during the pandemic. Rob Burton says he is deeply regretful for his response to Chief Steve Tanner’s trip. Tanner apologized on Friday after his travel to Florida for a […]
  
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• Weatherford cartoon: More of the same - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 18:42
  Weatherford cartoon: More of the same  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ‘We are not enemies’: Neil Young calls for empathy after U.S. Capitol riot

  12-01-2021 18:26
  TORONTO — Neil Young is calling for empathy towards the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol, saying they’ve been “so manipulated and had their beliefs used as political weapons.” The folk singer, who was raised in Omemee, Ont., recently shared a letter on his website addressing his sadness over the insurrection led by U.S. President […]
  
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• Prime Minister announces changes to the Ministry

  12-01-2021 18:24
  The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry: Marc Garneau, currently Minister of Transport, becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs. From his work as an astronaut to his time within government, Minister Garneau has always been a strong voice for Canada around the world. As Minister of Transport, Mr. Garneau made progress on […]
  
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• Hamilton police charge ‘Hugs Over Masks’ protest organizers in two separate events

  12-01-2021 18:17
  HAMILTON, ON – Police say they have charged two organizers of an anti-mask protest group for holding events that allegedly violated public health rules. Police say the events were held in downtown Hamilton on Jan. 3 and Jan. 10. The force alleges that 40 people attended first event and 60 attended the second. Current provincial […]
  
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• Quebec reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row

  12-01-2021 17:34
  MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 1,934 new cases of COVID-19 today and 47 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, including 13 within the preceding 24 hours. It’s the second day in a row — and the third day since Dec. 17 — Quebec has reported fewer than 2,000 new infections. Health officials say hospitalizations […]
  
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• Public split on Hospital CEO Wendy Hansson travelling to BC

  12-01-2021 17:26
  Over the weekend, Sault Area Hospital released a statement about CEO Wendy Hansson travelling to British Columbia over the holidays. Judgement from the public was both swift and split after hearing the news. “This woman came here from British Columbia. She has a relationship with her medical professional there. Was it a good time to […]
  
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• Cardiac care boss urges support for stressed-out hospital doctors, nurses, staff

  12-01-2021 17:26
  
  TORONTO — The head of a Toronto cardiac centre is urging immediate support for stressed-out doctors, nurses and other health-care staff, describing their risk of burnout as “a public health crisis.” Dr. Barry Rubin, chair and medical director of the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at the University Health Network, says surveys conducted at a cardiovascular […]
  
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• The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada on Jan. 12, 2021

  12-01-2021 17:19
  
  OTTAWA — The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 11:15 a.m. Quebec is reporting 1,934 new cases of COVID-19 today and 47 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, including 13 within the preceding 24 hours. Health officials say the number of hospitalizations rose by 61, to 1,497, and 221 people […]
  
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• Ontario preparing new lockdown measures, confirms more U.K. variant cases

  12-01-2021 17:14
  OTTAWA — Ontario is set to invoke new measures today to try to get control over the surging COVID-19 pandemic. The province is considering further reducing in-person gathering limits, cutting the opening hours for essential stores like groceries and pharmacies and restricting construction and manufacturing to essential business only. While the province reported the lowest […]
  
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• Man goes through ice in Upper Peninsula

  12-01-2021 16:56
  MANISTIQUE, MI – A Michigan man ended up going for an unscheduled polar dip. While taking his golf cart out on the trails the man ended up through the ice on Indian Lake. The man and golf cart became partially submerged, both were recovered successfully. According to an officer from Manistique Police Department, the ice […]
  
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• Matthew Girard column: Say it ain’t snow - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:52
  Matthew Girard column: Say it ain’t snow  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:46
  Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Canada’s major airlines welcome new transport minister amid industry headwinds

  12-01-2021 16:45
  OTTAWA – Canada’s airlines welcomed the appointment of Omar Alghabra as the new federal minister of transport today in a statement that emphasized the industry’s continued challenges. Mike McNaney, president and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada, which represents the country’s major carriers, said the group is looking forward to working with Alghabra […]
  
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• Dear Monty column: Eight real estate agent categories - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:41
  Dear Monty column: Eight real estate agent categories  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Heffner column: What do our children think? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:22
  Heffner column: What do our children think?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• ViewPoint: Is Trump a Fascist?

  12-01-2021 16:07
  By Peter Chow He is a kleptocrat, an oligarch, a plutocrat, an autocrat, a xenophobe, a racist, a misogynist, a mendacious fraud, a malignant narcissist and a cruel authoritarian. But, is Donald Trump a fascist?  Or just a fascist-wannabe? To be a fascist, one must support the revolutionary, usually violent overthrow of the entire government/Constitution, […]
  
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• Holland High added to outbreak report - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:07
  Holland High added to outbreak report  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Centennials, Sesquicentennials and Bicentennials of Lenawee communities - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 16:07
  Centennials, Sesquicentennials and Bicentennials of Lenawee communities  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• City announces new Director of Economic Development

  12-01-2021 15:58
  
  SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The City of Sault Ste. Marie is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Van Staveren as Director of Economic Development effective January 11, 2021. Van Staveren has over 25 years of senior management and change management experience in the courier industry, leading both sales and operations divisions in Canada, […]
  
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• Energy sector helps lift Toronto market in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed

  12-01-2021 15:55
  TORONTO — Gains in the energy sector helped boost Canada’s main stock index in early trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 30.64 points at 17,965.09. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 47.55 points at 30,961.14. The S&P 500 index was up 0.70 of a […]
  
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• Cannabis shop could come to location near Airport

  12-01-2021 15:44
  During the council meeting on Jan 11, an application was approved for a retail space to be built on the Second Line near the airport. The applicant John Carroll has asked to add a building on the property of New North Greenhouses with the purpose of being a retail shop. “We’re trying to build a […]
  
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• More parents in Sault Ste. Marie opting for virtual learning as COVID cases surge - CTV Toronto

  12-01-2021 15:14
  
  More parents in Sault Ste. Marie opting for virtual learning as COVID cases surge  CTV Toronto
  
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• Man Charged with Fraud

  12-01-2021 15:07
  
  On January 11, 2021 officers with Patrol Services arrested 28-year-old Michael McDonald for fraud. It’s alleged on November 4, 2020 the accused cashed a cheque for $2,000 that didn’t belong to him. He was located on January 11, 2021 and arrested. He is charged with fraud under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court […]
  
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• COVID-19 Outbreaks in Health Care Settings Threaten to Topple Devastating Records Set in the First Wave

  12-01-2021 14:58
  The second wave of COVID-19 in long-term care has sharply escalated, today surpassing the peak of the first wave, and is spreading further across the province than the first wave.  The Ontario Health Coalition released its latest tracking report covering the large outbreaks in health care settings, including long-term care, hospitals and retirement homes. In […]
  
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• School Transportation Cancelled

  12-01-2021 13:48
  School transportation is cancelled today in the Central Algoma area due to the icy road conditions (especially on the side roads).  Schools are all open.
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie teachers happy with local decision to close high schools, want elementary kids sent home too - CBC.ca

  12-01-2021 13:04
  
  Sault Ste. Marie teachers happy with local decision to close high schools, want elementary kids sent home too  CBC.ca
  
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• Ontario to announce new COVID-19 measures, release updated projections today

  12-01-2021 12:33
  The Ontario government is expected to announce new COVID-19 measures today as well as updated projections for the pandemic’s progression over the next several weeks. Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet met last night to consider new restrictions amid skyrocketing infection rates. The premier hasn’t indicated what the new rules could be, but he has […]
  
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• My Take: Wintertime springs into falls - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-01-2021 09:12
  My Take: Wintertime springs into falls - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• MDHHS Guidance Encourages Schools to Safely Offer In-Person Instruction Michigan’s Children Need to Succeed

  12-01-2021 00:38
  Goal is for all Michigan school districts to offer in-person learning option March 1 or sooner LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced new guidance for schools today to keep students, staff and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing the in-person instruction that is crucial to learning and […]
  
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