by Chloe HannanPediatric care at the Mary Berglund Community Health Centre in Ignace is being improved. The Ontario government is providing over half a million dollars to work toward top-quality children’s care at the hospital. $537,000 is being funded to hire a new social worker and early childhood...
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by NewsA man has been arrested for hate-motivated mischief in Antigonish. Police say last month a suspect recorded a video of a group of women and children in a public park July 24. Then four days later a man left garbage and urine at the door of a mosque. Officers believe the same man was involved in...
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by Evan TaylorCrews from over 130 boats have descended on Chester for this year’s annual racing regatta. Chester Race Week 2024 is poised to be one of if not the largest edition of the event which has taken place for over 100 years. “For many of us, this is a special time of year when friends, family, and...
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by Tara ClowFire has extensively damaged a trailer at a Shediac campground. Shediac Fire Deputy Chief Julien Boudreau says flames could be seen coming from the fifth wheel when they arrived at around 11 am Tuesday. The fire was quickly extinguished, but firefighters remained on scene at Camping Beausejour...
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by CJ GoaterOne person has died, and another is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Thunder Bay. Officers were sent to the area of Cumberland Street and Wolseley Street around 10:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of a collision. Upon arrival, officers found two people...
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by CJ GoaterA Thunder Bay Police Officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Special Investigations Unit. The SIU triggered an investigation in April after a resident was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after an interaction with city police. According to the investigation, the individual was...
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by Brad PerryRCMP are investigating after several fires were set in a central New Brunswick community. First responders were called to Arbeau Settlement, near Blackville, around 1:20 a.m. Saturday. Investigators say one cottage, two sheds and two vehicles were deliberately set on fire on Brophy Road. No one...
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by Brad PerryPolice are continuing to investigate after a woman was assaulted at a Quispamsis park a month ago. The incident happened near the parking lot of Matthew’s Cove Park at around 7 p.m. on July 11. The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force issued a news release on Friday, one day after the incident was...
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by Brad PerryOttawa has announced support for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. More than $6.7 million will go toward two projects under the Veteran Homelessness Program. Housing Minister Sean Fraser said VETS Canada will receive around $5 million for its Ground Support for Veterans project....
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by Caitlin SnowSevere thunderstorms are possible in Inverness County, south of Mabou. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area. The forecaster says heavy rain could cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Environment Canada says to continue to monitor for alerts.
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