by Randy ThomsThe federal New Democrat Party is raising questions about several social media posts that appear to show support for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The NDP says they were noticed on the platform X following a rally in Kirkland Lake. Some of the posts contain identical wording. The NDP...
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by NewsNew Brunswick has released a new action plan to strengthen the province’s early learning and child-care sector. It comes as the province continues to work toward bringing child-care fees down to $10 a day on average by March 2026. The three-year action plan outlines key goals and priorities for...
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by Brad PerryAnother entangled North Atlantic right whale has been spotted in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the whale was spotted east of New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula on Saturday. It was observed by a Canadian Whale Institute/New England Aquarium survey vessel team....
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is giving municipalities until August 14th to apply for a new round of infrastructure funding. Another $250 million is available. The president of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Colin Best, says it will help meet local and provincial housing targets....
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by CJ GoaterThe Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Fair is kicking off its 134th year of operation. There are a variety of fair rides available that have been brought in by the Manitoba-based midway company Select Shows. Outside of the rides, there are still a wide variety of activities to enjoy. The buildings on...
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by Brad PerrySaint John is seeking input on proposed changes to Rainbow Park and to parking in the area. The changes are needed to accommodate the new K-8 school proposed for the south end site. According to the Shape Your City Saint John website, improvements could include: New tot lot playground,...
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by Randy ThomsNew self-checkout service will soon be available at the Safeway Store in Fort Frances. The equipment was installed last month. In an email to Acadia News, Manasvi Thakur, a spokesperson for Sobeys, Safeway’s parent company, the store will be the only one in northwestern Ontario, outside of...
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by NewsIt appears residents of Port Hawkesbury will get to have their say on the future of a busy street in the heart of the town. Council has agreed to hold a special vote – or plebiscite – on the layout of Reeves Street during the October municipal election. Its design has been a contentious issue...
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by Tara ClowA Moncton man is facing charges in connection with a sea container theft in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia RCMP said they responded to a break-in at a business near Dartmouth on July 25. The container’s contents, worth around $20,000, were reportedly stolen by two men in a pickup. Police said the...
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by CJ GoaterPolice in Thunder Bay are looking into a sudden death in the city. They confirmed an investigation is underway in an email with our newsroom. Few details are known, but it occurred on a trail system near Dawson Road in the city’s north end. No information about the individual has been released...
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