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U.S. loosens dog rules due to begin Aug. 1
Posted 22 July 2024

U.S. loosens dog rules due to begin Aug. 1

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is loosening rules for bringing dogs into the United States. Officials introduced the new rules earlier this year to keep dog rabies out of the country. The initial rules, which take effect Aug. 1, would have required dog owners to fill out several forms,...

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Two fatal motorcycle collisions in Lunenburg County only five hours apart
Posted 22 July 2024

Two fatal motorcycle collisions in Lunenburg County only five hours apart

Two people are dead after separate motorcycle crashes in Lunenburg County. The first incident took place Saturday, July 21 around 3:30 p.m. when RCMP were alerted to a motorcycle crash in First South. Investigators believe the motorcycle lost control along Highway 332, and then crashed into a...

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Conservative leader to visit Fort Frances
Posted 22 July 2024

Conservative leader to visit Fort Frances

Pierre Poilievre is making another trip to northwestern Ontario. His visit will, this time, take him to Fort Frances next Monday. Few details about the visit have been released. The Conservative Party of Canada’s website is promoting an evening rally at the Royal Canadian Legion. Acadia...

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Pro-Palestinian protesters demand arms embargo with Israel
Posted 22 July 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand arms embargo with Israel

Pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the stage during the grand opening of Saint John’s revamped waterfront space on Monday. Dozens of people, including politicians from all three levels of government, had gathered to mark the opening of Ihtoli-maqahamok, which means “The Gathering Space” in...

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70-year-old man is sailor whose remains washed ashore Sable Island
Posted 22 July 2024

70-year-old man is sailor whose remains washed ashore Sable Island

A 70-year-old man has been identified as one of two sailors whose remains were found washed up on the shores of Sable Island National Park Reserve. RCMP say he was from British Columbia and set sail from Halifax Harbour, June 11, on a vessel called Theros. Investigators are confident that he...

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2 people seriously hurt in Kings County crash
Posted 22 July 2024

2 people seriously hurt in Kings County crash

Two people suffered serious injuries after their vehicle left the road in Kings County, according to the RCMP. Sgt. Luc Samson said officers were called to the scene on Guthrie Road in the Norton area around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Samson told our newsroom that there was a 22-year-old man and a...

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Premier pleased to see LCBO workers returning to work
Posted 22 July 2024

Premier pleased to see LCBO workers returning to work

Premier Doug Ford is expressing his appreciation to LCBO workers for agreeing to a new three-year deal. Stores will reopen to the public tomorrow. Workers return with higher wages and benefits and a commitment from the Liquor Control Board not to sell off stores and to place a cap on agency...

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Video evidence helps OPP charge trucker
Posted 22 July 2024

Video evidence helps OPP charge trucker

A Thunder Bay man has been charged with careless driving. In an incident that occurred in May east of Atikokan, a log truck was observed crossing the centre line on Highway 11 several times. On one occasion, a vehicle was forced to the shoulder. OPP say they were able to obtain video of the...

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Lifesaving Society offers tips to prevent drownings
Posted 22 July 2024

Lifesaving Society offers tips to prevent drownings

Warmer temperatures may have driven you closer to water this summer to cool off. A reminder from the Lifesaving Society of New Brunswick to be safe when swimming.  It’s National Drowning Prevention Week. Spokesperson Sarah Hebb says when someone is going under, they are not able to call for...

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Human remains found in Burnt Church
Posted 22 July 2024

Human remains found in Burnt Church

RCMP are investigating after a discovery in Burnt Church. Human remains were found along the shore of Burnt Church River on Sunday evening with the help of the public. Neguac RCMP says they were found in an area of interest where they were searching for a missing 33-year-old man, who was last...

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