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2 Border Cats heading to the all-star game
Posted 17 July 2024

2 Border Cats heading to the all-star game

The Thunder Bay Border Cats have two players set to participate in the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game. Catcher/designated hitter Jackson Cooke and pitcher Max Ramirez IV were selected. Cooke is hitting .288 in 20 games with five home runs and 24 runs batted in. Ramirez is a perfect 5-0...

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Thunder Bay: Teen leaving the hospital after nearly drowning
Posted 17 July 2024

Thunder Bay: Teen leaving the hospital after nearly drowning

A mom and her 13-year-old son are heading home from the hospital after he nearly drowned at a pool in Thunder Bay. The teen was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after reports indicate he was pushed into the water at Widnall Pool. He was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to...

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Fatal ATV crash in northern N.B.
Posted 17 July 2024

Fatal ATV crash in northern N.B.

An 18-year-old has died in an ATV crash. RCMP say the vehicle was travelling at a low speed on Highway 313 in Petite-Rivière-de-l’île on Friday when the driver lost control, left the road and went into the ditch. The woman from Miscou, who was the only one on the ATV, was pronounced dead at the...

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Tentative agreement for N.B. Crown prosecutors
Posted 17 July 2024

Tentative agreement for N.B. Crown prosecutors

The New Brunswick government and the union representing Crown prosecutors have reached a tentative agreement. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents about 115 Crown prosecutors Both sides have agreed to withhold details until the agreement has been ratified, the...

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NBTA questions political leaders about views on education
Posted 17 July 2024

NBTA questions political leaders about views on education

The New Brunswick Teachers Association wants to know how political parties view education. Surveys have been issued to the Conservatives, Greens, Liberals, NDP and Peoples Alliance. NBTA President Peter Lagacy says they’re looking for their insights on key areas, “We’re looking for a clear...

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Digby man charged with sexually assaulting youth
Posted 17 July 2024

Digby man charged with sexually assaulting youth

A Digby man has been charged with sexually assaulting a youth. On Monday, RCMP arrested the 23-year-old after they received a complaint of a sexual assault happening several days earlier. They also conducted a search warrant for evidence. He appeared in court on Tuesday, and was released on...

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Extra cash for residents who have filed their income tax
Posted 17 July 2024

Extra cash for residents who have filed their income tax

Another Canada Carbon Rebate has been paid out to residents. The payment came through on Monday for anyone who has filed their income tax on time. Residents were not the only ones to benefit as small businesses also get a rebate. The money comes from the taxes residents pay on fuel and is paid...

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Canada should be exempt from U.S. dog rules: minister
Posted 17 July 2024

Canada should be exempt from U.S. dog rules: minister

Canada should be exempt from new rules for dogs entering the United States, according to our country’s health minister. Mark Holland said he is “quite concerned” about the new rules from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which take effect Aug. 1. Dogs must be at least six...

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N.S. man arrested after stabbing in Moncton
Posted 17 July 2024

N.S. man arrested after stabbing in Moncton

RCMP are investigating a stabbing near an encampment in Moncton. It happened July 7th near St. George Street. RCMP Inspector Jonathan White says the victim suffered serious injuries. A 35-year-old Amherst, Nova Scotia man was arrested two days later. There’s no word on charges.

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Fatal crash in Haut-Rivière-du-Portage
Posted 17 July 2024

Fatal crash in Haut-Rivière-du-Portage

One man is dead after a head-on collision in northern New Brunswick involving a side-by-side and dirt bike. RCMP say the crash happened early Sunday morning on Hache Road in Haut-Rivière-du-Portage. The 24-year-old driver of the dirt bike from Brantville, New Brunswick was taken to hospital...

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