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Former Ford staffers deny accusation of fraud over alleged agreement to rezone land using ‘backchannel contacts’

Former Ford staffers deny accusation of fraud over alleged agreement to rezone land using ‘backchannel contacts’

Both men — the so-called 'driving force' behind the Greenbelt scandal and a staffer on Ford’s re-election campaign — are being sued for fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, conspiracy and other claims
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Sault native throwing punches to help fight cancer

Sault native throwing punches to help fight cancer

Dave Patriquin will box in the Fight To End Cancer Charity Gala in Toronto on May 31
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Country Greats coming to the Sault for benefit concert

Country Greats coming to the Sault for benefit concert

Tribute to the iconic: Zac Brown, Alabama, and Garth Brooks playing in support of Make-A-Wish
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One-way traffic International Bridge crossings totaled 70,103 in January: IBA

One-way traffic International Bridge crossings totaled 70,103 in January: IBA

Traffic for the calendar year-todate on Jan. 31, 2025, is 70,103
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LETTER: Booing U.S. anthem 'childish' response to trade war

LETTER: Booing U.S. anthem 'childish' response to trade war

'We seem to have formulated opinions before reminding ourselves that we are also American sports fans, and players from Canada,' a reader writes
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Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Mental health association warns of tariffs' impact on Ontarians

Mental health association warns of tariffs' impact on Ontarians

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is calling on all parties to commit to greater investments to ensure that Ontario’s critical mental health and addictions workforce can help meet a growing demand for service
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Council votes to review late-night stop lights

Council votes to review late-night stop lights

Despite previous studies recommending against it, city staff will look at switching some intersections to flashing red and yellow lights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Medal of Merit comes with $40k surprise for SOYA founder

Medal of Merit comes with $40k surprise for SOYA founder

100 Guys Who Care of Sault Ste. Marie has pledged a $20,000 donation to SOYA, with another $20,000 to be matched by an anonymous donor
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PCs' opponents decry U.S. lobbyists deals as another way Ford's putting 'insiders first'

PCs' opponents decry U.S. lobbyists deals as another way Ford's putting 'insiders first'

A Washington, D.C.-based firm contracted by the Ontario government recently announced 'an exclusive partnership' with the firm run by the PC Party's campaign manager
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