No medal for Canada in men’s basketball. Our nation lost to France 82-73 in the quarterfinals, who will advance to the semis against Germany. Camryn Rogers going for gold in the women’s hammer toss. Her teammate Ethan Katzberg won gold in the sport. Olympic champion in the 200 metre Andre De...
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An early return for MLAs to Province House. The fall session of the legislature will begin on Thursday, September 5. Normally it’s late September or early October before the house is recalled. Leader of the opposition Liberals Zach Churchill says he’s not sure why it’s happening sooner. “I can’t...
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by Tim DavidsonThe governor of Minnesota could soon have a new job. Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate. Harris says she chose Walz for his convictions for fighting for middle class families. For his part, Walz say the selection is the honor of a lifetime. The US...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Sioux Lookout OPP says they have arrested a person for violating a prohibition order regarding children. Back on Friday evening, police were called to Town Beach after a number of people were reported to be intoxicated. Upon arrival, one of the people fled the area and attempted to evade...
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We’re under two weeks away from the Cape Breton Eagles returning to the ice. After a magical run to the third round of the QMJHL playoffs, the team is gearing up for training camp. Their first preseason game is in Membertou on Tuesday, August 20. The Eagles will visit the Port Hawkesbury Civic...
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by NewsYou likely won’t send a phone call from the doctor or hospital straight to voicemail. Those calls will no longer appear as an “unknown caller” on your phone. Many would not answer the private calls over fear it could be a scam or a bill collector. Nova Scotia Health graphic The idea was...
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by Jacob MooreFire fighters did not have proper guidance to respond to the Upper Tantallon Wildfire last year. That’s according to a new staff report from the city, which outlines 13 areas where the fire department could improve. It says the regular operating plan for the fire departments could not account...
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by CJ GoaterOne of the board members of the Canadian Lakehead Exhibitions is calling it a career. Marian Benka is retiring after 50 years of volunteer service, at the age of 93. She is a retired teacher from the community and a past president of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. Benka is...
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by Evan TaylorTwo candidates have come forward stating they’ll be running for mayor in Port Hawkesbury this fall. Jason Aucoin who is currently serving his first term as a councillor announced he’d be running for mayor on social media.Other potential candidates have until September 10 to submit nomination...
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The Halifax Mooseheads are getting back to work soon. Training camp opens at the RBC Centre in Dartmouth on August 17. Fifty-one players are coming to camp to battle for a spot on the opening night roster. The Mooseheads will play their Nova Scotian rivals, the Cape Breton Eagles in a...
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