by Caitlin SnowThe town of Antigonish is warning about several incidents of the tires of vehicles being damaged downtown. It’s from bottle caps with drywall screws being placed under tires of parked vehicles. When the driver pulls away, the screw punctures the tire causing significant damage. The town says...
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by Caitlin SnowContinued financial support if you need to travel within Nova Scotia for surgery. The province has extended the In-province Travel Assistance Pilot Program to Support Surgical Access to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low-income patients. It’s for scheduled surgery, endoscopy or cystoscopy...
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by Tim DavidsonDryden City Council has agreed to spend $210,000 for a sewer and water project in the Sandy Beach area. The idea is to improve water quality by looping lines to Mario Milanese Place. Chief Administrative Officer Roger Nesbitt says this is seen as a priority project. “We don’t really have enough...
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by Caitlin SnowA recreational water quality advisory is in effect for three beaches in HRM. The municipality says it is for Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield, Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth and Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford due to high bacteria levels. Lifeguards will remain on site, but swimming is not advised....
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by CJ GoaterFort William Historical Park is offering a weekend opportunity to experience First Nations culture. Anishinaabe Keeshigun is being held on Saturday and Sunday. “Anishinaabe Keeshigun is an opportunity for all community members to come together and celebrate the rich and vibrant Anishinaabe...
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If you’re planning a European vacation for next summer, you’ll have another airline option. Halifax Stanfield International Airport has announced a new partnership with Edelweiss that will provide direct service to Switzerland beginning next July. Zurich will become the seventh transatlantic...
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by Tim DavidsonSome upgrades are coming to a couple of popular boating attractions on Black Sturgeon Lake. The City of Kenora is contributing $40,000 to help fix up the Thatcher’s Landing boat launch and the Black Sturgeon rollers in the Winnipeg River. The city admits it doesn’t own either of the boating...
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by Tim DavidsonA 41 year old man has been arrested after the OPP were called to a home on Highway 601 in Wainright Township. Through their investigation, police say a number of threats were issued. The suspect has been charged with unauthorized possession of firearm and damaging property. The accused has been...
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by Tim DavidsonA 29 year old North Caribou Lake First Nation’s resident faces drug trafficking charges. She was arrested following a routine checkpoint inspection in that community. The OPP say they were contacted by checkpoint guards to conduct a vehicle inspection. The woman faces charges of trafficking...
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by Tim DavidsonA new land ambulance base is being constructed in Pickle Lake. A ground-breaking ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon for the community service center. CAO of the Kenora District Services Board Henry Wall says it’s will not act as an Emergency Services base, it will offer accommodations for...
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