by Brad PerryResidents in Jasper are dealing with their worst nightmare, according to Alberta’s premier. A massive wildfire roared into the community Wednesday with flames hundreds of feet high. Speaking during a news conference on Thursday, Danielle Smith said she cannot imagine what residents are going...
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More than half of people in this country say they will be watching the Olympic Games happening July 26th to August 11th in Paris. Team Canada will compete in 34 events. According to a Narrative Research online survey, 60% of Canadians plan to watch, either live or by following along with recaps....
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A positive outlook for tourism in Nova Scotia. This after events like SailGP, which drew over 50,000 to Halifax in June and more tickets are being booked on the ‘CAT’ ferry from Maine. Tourism minister Allan MacMaster says it’s too early to get official numbers on visitors. “Last year was not...
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by Chloe HannanOver 60 animals were spayed or neutered during a community animal wellness event in Lac Seul First Nation. The clinic was hosted in Frenchman’s Head from July 17-20 in partnership with the Ontario SPCA. A total of 37 cats and 25 dogs were spayed or neutered, preventing an estimated 3,000...
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by Tara ClowThe Nova Scotia Buccaneers have been removed as the 2024 Maritime Bowl champions. The Maritime Football League determined the team used an ineligible player in the championship game, and the game will be posted as a no-contest. The League constitution states that a player must play at least one...
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by Brad PerryEight Mi’gmaq communities in New Brunswick are taking the province to court over title assertion. The eight communities are being represented by non-profit organization Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqn Inc. (MTI). MTI is seeking compensation from the province over lands taken from the communities...
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by CJ GoaterIf you’re looking to build a new home, then there are opportunities for you. The city of Thunder Bay has listed nine properties for sale. “We know that lots like these are in high demand,” said Deanna Walker, Manager of Realty Services. “We are excited about the potential for these properties,...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Shelburne is set to receive $2.58 million from the province to fund three infrastructure projects. “The word has gotten out about Shelburne. We are a welcoming, growing and beautiful area of Nova Scotia, and more and more people want to come to our community or stay as they age,”...
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by Tara ClowA fire at a Petitcodiac business is a big loss, according to the Mayor of the Three Rivers community. Burgess Transportation Services, which has been in the village for 80 years, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. “It’s a big impact on the community, it really is. It’s a big, big loss....
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by Randy ThomsThunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland has some added responsibilities. Holland has been named Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care. This adds to his current duties as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Mines. It is his fourth parliamentary assistant assignment since...
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