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Highway 17 closed north of Sault Ste. Marie

Highway 17 closed north of Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario 511 says all lanes are closed in both directions between Batchawana Bay and Wawa
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Winter weather travel advisory issued for Sault area

Winter weather travel advisory issued for Sault area

Environment Canada says isolated areas of heavy snow could significantly reduce visibility Friday night
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Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Flint Firebirds

Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Flint Firebirds

The Soo Greyhounds continue their final homestand of the OHL regular season at the GFL Memorial Gardens with a game against the Flint Firebirds. Full details will be available throughout the game
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Security firm ends patrols, but Italo Ferrari insists old hospital still monitored

Security firm ends patrols, but Italo Ferrari insists old hospital still monitored

RLP Security Services Ltd. stopped providing security at former downtown hospital site March 16; owners have also decided to discontinue high-profile court action against city
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'He can do anything': Local high schooler with Down Syndrome has big dreams

'He can do anything': Local high schooler with Down Syndrome has big dreams

'He's got the best heart ever': Thursday was World Down Syndrome Day, a time to highlight wonderful Sault Ste. Marie residents like Matthew Girardi
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Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

‘This government is choosing PR stunts’: Union representing wildland fire employees calls one-time incentive payment of $5,000 or $1,000 a ‘drop in the bucket’
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How one raccoon shut down the power — and why new smart grid couldn't do much about it

How one raccoon shut down the power — and why new smart grid couldn't do much about it

Disruption occurred at one of PUC's two local transmission stations, not a distribution line, so the Sault Smart Grid couldn't redirect power because whole circuit was out
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Sault man arrested in Florida 'swatting' investigation

Sault man arrested in Florida 'swatting' investigation

Local 20-year-old is accused of phoning 911 to report multiple fake emergencies in Marion County, triggering significant police responses that weren't necessary
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COLUMN: Water is peace, water is survival

COLUMN: Water is peace, water is survival

World Water Day raises awareness of the two billion people living without access to safe water, says CEO of Ontario Native Women’s Association
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Celebrate Mother's Day with trip to spring quilt show

Celebrate Mother's Day with trip to spring quilt show

Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild has two door prizes valued at $2,000
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