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‘Down with Santa!’ The story of a Toronto man arrested for protesting St. Nick

‘Down with Santa!’ The story of a Toronto man arrested for protesting St. Nick

Vietnam veteran Richard Dildy was arrested for shouting 'There is no Santa Claus!' during Toronto’s 1980 Santa Claus Parade. He was on a crusade against lying to children
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Premiers urge Trudeau to extend deadline for charitable donations after postal strike

Premiers urge Trudeau to extend deadline for charitable donations after postal strike

Premier Doug Ford made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Christmas Eve, sent in his capacity as chair of the Council of the Federation
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Drive safely! Collision Reporting Centre closed for a couple days

Drive safely! Collision Reporting Centre closed for a couple days

After closing at noon on Christmas Eve, centre will remain shut down until Dec. 27
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Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

Ban on 'flagpoling' now in effect, cracking down people living in Canada on a temporary visa who leave for the U.S. — then quickly re-enter to access immigration services
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Should December be declared Christian Heritage Month in Sault Ste. Marie?

Should December be declared Christian Heritage Month in Sault Ste. Marie?

The local People's Party of Canada candidate is seeking a proclamation from the mayor's office, but Matthew Shoemaker says no formal application has been received
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Man stabs himself when Sault Police respond to domestic violence call

Man stabs himself when Sault Police respond to domestic violence call

Ontario's police watchdog investigating a 'custody injury' after man stabbed himself with a knife and suffered serious wounds during early morning incident on Dec. 17
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LIVE: Here comes Santa Claus! Follow him with NORAD

LIVE: Here comes Santa Claus! Follow him with NORAD

Follow Jolly Ol' Saint Nick as he delivers Christmas cheer to the people of the world
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Man arrested after security guard gets kicked in the head

Man arrested after security guard gets kicked in the head

36-year-old was located this morning and charged in connection with Sunday altercation
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Cops arrest suspected shoplifter carrying crystal meth

Cops arrest suspected shoplifter carrying crystal meth

Sault Police say 38-year-old tried to leave a business without paying for several items, then pushed security officers who attempted to stop him
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UPDATE: Thessalon emergency department now open over Christmas

UPDATE: Thessalon emergency department now open over Christmas

Physician coverage has been secured for Dec. 25 and 26; closure remains in effect for Dec. 28
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