by Brad PerrySalisbury Regional School is denouncing an act of “racism, hatred and bullying” on its playground. Principal Tammy Constantine made families aware of Tuesday night’s “serious incident” in an email. “This incident involved a young middle-level student with language directed at him, that I will...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Bass International turns 35 this year, and it will feature one of the biggest fields ever. So far 150 teams have entered. Chair of KBI, Cori Libitka says they are still accepting registrations. “Registration stays open right up until the rules meeting,” explains Libitka. “So, they can...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s new rules governing Airbnbs and other short-term rentals will come into effect September 30. The new regulations include registration requirements, annual fees and penalties for owners found to be non-compliant. According to Nova Scotia Housing Minister John Lohr, the regulations...
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by Randy ThomsFirst time, lucky. Barbara Monaghan of Fort Frances is the latest winner of Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s 50-50 draws. She takes home $9,243. Monaghan says she had purchased tickets for other regional hospital fundraisers, but never for Riverside’s. Feeling a need to support local, she...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Special Investigation Unit is clearing OPP of any wrongdoing after a person held in custody broke their hand. Its investigation was triggered by the incident that occurred in April at the OPP detachment in Fort Frances. A 17-year-old man hurt himself after punching a cell door. He had...
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by Evan TaylorThe LaHave Cable Ferry will not operate on Thursday, August 8. Staff who work on the ferry confirmed that work is being done to replace the cable which needs to be done every few years due to regular wear and tear. The work is expected to be completed on Thursday, with the expectation that...
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Passenger numbers on the ‘CAT’ ferry have surpassed last year’s total. Bay Ferries says the Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine vessel has booked 40,647 passengers so far. That’s over 6,600 more than this time last year. President Mark Wilson says he’s pleased with the continued growth of the service,...
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RCMP have arrested two suspects following a series of break-ins and thefts in St. Stephen. On July 23, at around 4:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a break-in and theft at a business on Milltown Boulevard. Investigators say the individuals broke a door to the building and stole a large...
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It looks like Debby is heading further away from the Atlantic coast. Environment Canada is tracking the Tropical Storm, and says it should miss most of the Maritimes when it heads north this weekend. Meteorologist Bob Robichaud says the track has shifted over the last 24 hours. “Most of whatever...
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Canada hopes to add to its medal haul at the Paris Olympics. Our country’s athletes have 18 medals so far, including six gold. Nova Scotia’s Riley Melanson and Michelle Russell both moved on in women’s kayaking 500 metres. Andre De Grasse is competing in the men’s 200m semifinal, fellow...
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