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Canada hope to capitalize on Day 10 of Paris Olympics
Posted 5 August 2024

Canada hope to capitalize on Day 10 of Paris Olympics

Canada is still competing on the 10th day of the Paris Summer Olympics. Earlier this morning, The Women’s 10M Platform saw Caeli McKay advance to the preliminary and qualify for the semifinal, while Kate Miller qualified as a reserve for the next phase. Alysha Newman qualified for the women’s...

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RCMP investigates fatal vehicle-bicycle collision in Amherst Shore
Posted 4 August 2024

RCMP investigates fatal vehicle-bicycle collision in Amherst Shore

RCMP is investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and a cyclist. On Saturday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m., police, fire services, and EHS responded to reports of a crash near the 6500 block off Hwy. 366 in Amherst Shore. It was determined that a Honda Odyssey minivan was travelling east when...

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Thunderstorm watch, heat warning for province: Environment Canada
Posted 4 August 2024

Thunderstorm watch, heat warning for province: Environment Canada

Meteorologists at Environment Canada (EC) are monitoring a powerful storm moving across Nova Scotia. EC said the storm could lead to intense wind speeds, the possibility of hail as big as a nickel, and significant rainfall. “Roughly, heavy rains can lead to sudden floods and water accumulation...

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Police investigate weekend shooting incident
Posted 4 August 2024

Police investigate weekend shooting incident

Thunder Bay Police Service are continuing to investigate a weekend shooting incident. Officers responded to Picton Avenue at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. Paramedics transported one person to hospital due to non life threatening injuries. The Major Crimes...

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Baby cereal recalled for Cronobacter contamination
Posted 4 August 2024

Baby cereal recalled for Cronobacter contamination

The Department of Health issued a recall for the Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to a Cronobacter risk. Possible contamination 227-gram container locations include those bought through online shopping,  the Midwest, New Brunswick, Ontario, and possibly other provinces and...

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RCMP investigates fatal crash in Martins River
Posted 4 August 2024

RCMP investigates fatal crash in Martins River

RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Martins River. On Saturday, August 3, at 10:10 a.m., police, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 103, east of Exit 10. Police discovered that a Mazda CX-5 heading west collided with one, possibly two,...

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Canadians add to the medal count on day 9 of the Paris Olympics
Posted 4 August 2024

Canadians add to the medal count on day 9 of the Paris Olympics

Day 9 of the Paris Olympics sees Canadians hoping to add to the country’s medal count. In the 63.5-kilogram category of men’s boxing. Wyatt Sanford of Kennetcook, N.S., loses to Frances Sofiane Oumiha by a 4 – 1 favour, Oumiha moves on to the finals for gold, while Sanford claims a bronze medal....

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Craig Thorne prepares to make Olympic debut
Posted 4 August 2024

Craig Thorne prepares to make Olympic debut

A New Brunswick track and field athlete will make his debut at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Craig Thorne of Quispamsis will compete in round one of the men’s 110-metre hurdles. The event, which includes 45 competitors, is scheduled to get underway around 6:50 a.m. Atlantic Time. Eighteen...

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Canada’s women’s Olympic soccer team falls short in quarterfinals
Posted 3 August 2024

Canada’s women’s Olympic soccer team falls short in quarterfinals

A hard-fought match for Canada and Germany on day eight of the Paris Olympics Women’s soccer quarterfinals. Germany won in a shootout 4-2 and will move on to the semi-finals against the United States of America. Canada had a six-point deduction at the Paris Olympics after a team staff member...

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Heat Warning for inland areas: Environment Canada
Posted 3 August 2024

Heat Warning for inland areas: Environment Canada

The issued heat warning from Environment Canada (EC) still calls for very warm and humid conditions that continue to affect inland areas. This includes Sussex, Kennebecasis Valley, and Kings County. “A combination of very warm temperatures and elevated humidity will create high humidex values...

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