by NewsDieppe City Council has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2031. The City says municipalities are responsible for nearly half of Canada’s GHG emissions because they can influence the amount of emissions generated by the way they conduct development activities and...
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by NewsTwo new judges have been appointed to the provincial court while two others have been promoted. Justice Minister Hugh J. Flemming made the announcement on Wednesday. Brian McLean has been appointed chief judge for a seven-year term. He replaces Marco Cloutier, who was appointed to the trial...
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by Chloe HannanThere have been more than normal assaults against police officers in Thunder Bay this month. Compared to most weekends, there were over 100 more calls this past weekend. There were 472 calls made, compared to 338 calls during a mid-July weekend. The Thunder Bay Police Chief, Darcy Fleury, said...
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Forecasters continue to watch Hurricane Ernesto. The storm has been impacting the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. In a statement on Wednesday evening, the ECCC Canadian Hurricane Centre said it will begin tracking northward toward Bermuda Thursday night. The hurricane is forecast to intensify...
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by Chloe HannanTourism Thunder Bay says affordable Porter Airlines flights will attract more tourists to Thunder Bay. Porter Airlines introduced the newest route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) yesterday, with three roundtrip flights operating per...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden is already looking ahead to the 2025 budget. Some of the issues and challenges were presented to city council this week. Steven Lansdell-Roll is the municipal treasurer and says they are looking for council feedback. “Some high-level direction related to the levy increase, and...
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by Brad PerryGrowing concern ahead of a possible strike or lockout involving Canada’s two main railways. CN Rail and CPKC said they will lock out workers next Thursday if a deal is not reached. The lockout would involve more than 9,000 engineers, conductors and yard workers. Ron Marcolin, divisional...
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by Chloe HannanThe Mary Berglund Community Health Centre in Ignace receives $537,000 to make changes to pediatric services. Funding is being invested into new staff, specialists, and programs to help children in Ignace. Executive Director, Heidi West, says the center was thrilled to hear the announcement....
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by Tara ClowIt’s a day to celebrate in Greater Moncton! It’s Acadian Day! Celebrations are being held today in the largest Acadian City. It’s the 41st year Dieppe has marked Acadian Day with celebrations. A new logo depicting a collective celebration of Acadian culture was also unveiled. Music and other...
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The RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an 86-year-old man in Inverness County. Stephen Sober was last seen on Wednesday at about 10 a.m. leaving a residence on Southside Rd. in South Side River Denys on foot. Sober is described as 6 feet tall and 165 lbs. He has white hair,...
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