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A Massive New Pipeline Could Reshape Canada’s Future

Ontario and Alberta are exploring a new energy corridor that could move Western Canadian oil across the country, including to refineries in Ontario and potentially farther east for export.

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Today we celebrate the people, businesses, and communities that make Canada such an incredible place to call home.
From all of us at SooConnect, thank you for your continued support. We're proud to help local businesses connect with our community every day.

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Tim Hortons says it plans to hire 10,000 local workers across Canada while reducing its use of temporary foreign workers.

The company says the goal is to create more opportunities for Canadians, especially younger workers looking for entry-level jobs.

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💼 $500K investment aims to strengthen Sault’s economy

The Ontario government is investing $500,000 into Sault Ste. Marie to help the city adapt to ongoing U.S. tariffs and build a more resilient economy.

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Ontario is considering a full ban on cellphones across school classrooms and for the school day.

Education Min. Paul Calandra says growing concerns about distractions are driving the discussion, with officials pointing to increasing evidence that phone use is affecting learning

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If you look up right now, you’ll see a perfect circle around the sun.

It’s a sun halo (22° halo). It happens when sunlight passes through tiny ice crystals high up in the atmosphere. Those crystals bend the light and create that clean, glowing ring around the sun.

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The national mail carrier just reported a record $1.57 BILLION loss in 2025 — nearly double the year before.

Here’s what’s happening:
• Parcel volumes dropped over 30% 📦
• Ongoing labour disputes drove customers away
• The company has now lost $6.1 billion since 2018

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Whether it’s ants, rodents, or something you’d rather not talk about… they’ve seen it, solved it, and moved on—without making it a big deal.

✔️ Fast, reliable service
✔️ Professional and experienced team
✔️ Discreet solutions that respect your privacy

📍 Sault Ste. Marie

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Mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks are making their return across Canada — and experts say this season comes with more health risks than ever.

Ticks are a growing concern, with Lyme disease spreading across N.America and rare but serious illnesses like Powassan virus.

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The CRA says Canadians will receive a one-time grocery benefit payment on June 5, aimed at helping with rising everyday costs.

The payment will support over 12M low- and modest-income Canadians and is part of the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.

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This Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th is your chance to get it all done in one place.

The Soo Mill Project Show is back — bringing together everything you need to plan, start, or finish your next project.

📅 April 24 & 25
📍 539 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie

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This Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th is your chance to get it all done in one place.

The @Soo_Mill Project Show is back — bringing together everything you need to plan, start, or finish your next project.

📅 April 24 & 25
📍 539 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie

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The annual street sweeping program is now in progress, with crews working around the clock to clear winter sand and debris from roads and sidewalks.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are urged to use caution, as sweepers move frequently, stop often, and have limited visibility.

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Most Canadians carry the classic blue passport for personal travel.

Green passports are issued to people on official government business. That includes Members of Parliament, senators, provincial cabinet members, and federal employees attending conferences or working abroad.

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⛽ Fuel Tax Paused Until Labour Day

Canada is suspending the federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Sept. 7, aiming to ease pressure on rising fuel costs. The move could lower prices by up to $0.10 per litre on gas and $0.04 on diesel, with average savings of $4–$8 per fillup

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THIS IS A FRONT YARD ON WELLINGTON STREET WEST… 🤯

Not a back alley. Not hidden.
Right out front… in plain sight.

A pile of garbage, soaked clothes, furniture, and who knows what else—steps from the sidewalk, neighbors, and people walking by every day.

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🇨🇦 Liberals Lock In Majority Government

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have secured a majority government after strong byelection wins, giving them full control to move forward with their agenda.

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Your daily coffee could take a bigger bite out of your budget in 2026. New Statistics Canada data shows coffee prices jumped 30.8% year over year, making it one of the biggest drivers of food inflation.

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If you’ve driven anywhere in Sault Ste. Marie lately, you’ve probably felt it — and heard it. Potholes are everywhere.

With spring thaw in full swing, conditions are only getting worse, and locals are asking the same question: when will these roads get fixed?

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Sault Ste. Marie City Council has officially approved plans for a massive “Anti-Snow Dome” that will cover the entire city by winter 2027.

If you read it this far… we hope you have a great April Fools 😄