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Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Remains were found on a cliff overlooking Montreal River Harbour in July 2017; OPP are not releasing the man's identity 'to respect the family's wishes'
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Workweek Outlook: The hot, dry stretch ends

Workweek Outlook: The hot, dry stretch ends

Cloud cover and rain should arrive Thursday and Friday, along with a slight drop in temperatures
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Local group on a mission to help veterans navigate civilian life

Local group on a mission to help veterans navigate civilian life

'I try to keep track of as many as I can': Frank Iezzi is president of the Algoma Veterans Association, which provides assistance of all kind to local ex-military members
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Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Driver charged with impaired after traffic stop on Trunk Road

Driver charged with impaired after traffic stop on Trunk Road

Police initially stopped vehicle for 'travelling at a high rate of speed'
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Dog owner faces charges after disturbance call from beach-goers

Dog owner faces charges after disturbance call from beach-goers

OPP say man, 32, charged with dangerous driving, assaulting a peace officer and failing to stop for police
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Northern Ontario lodge owner fined $13K for hunting breaches

Northern Ontario lodge owner fined $13K for hunting breaches

The Ministry of Natural Resources laid charges after an investigation into moose hunting linked to the Blue Lantern Lodge northwest of Atikokan
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How do you recruit medical staff to small-town Ontario? 'Bag of money up front'

How do you recruit medical staff to small-town Ontario? 'Bag of money up front'

As small communities across Ontario struggle to recruit doctors and nurses, one town has landed on a strategy that appears poised for success: giving them "a bag of money up front." That's the incentive on offer in Huntsville, Ont.
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Ten years ago, a hitchhiking robot thumbed its way through the Sault

Ten years ago, a hitchhiking robot thumbed its way through the Sault

HitchBOT was about halfway through its journey across the country when it showed up in the city on Aug. 5, 2014
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How modular housing could speed up construction of much-needed homes

How modular housing could speed up construction of much-needed homes

Industry insiders say much more is needed to create a foundation for the streamlined building technique to grow from its paltry two per cent of the market
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