Two projects to help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in Richmond County are getting federal funding. Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, Mike Kelloway, announced $27,750 through the New Horizons for Seniors program on Tuesday. Kelloway says in a release, “Our...
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by NewsThere is a heavy police presence at home in Dartmouth after an early morning shooting. Police say shots were fired around 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, in the area of Booth Street. There were no injuries. Demetreous Lane is currently closed to traffic, while officers remain on scene as part of the...
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by Jacob MooreNew online forms aim to streamline the process for tenants to get their security deposits back in case landlords don’t return them. Currently, tenants would have to apply for a hearing through the residential tenancies program, but the new forms will skip the hearing process entirely, according...
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by Tim DavidsonContract talks between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the LCBO are scheduled to resume today. OPSEU says it will be presenting it’s plan to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. This is the first time the two sides have sat down to negotiate since the strike began on July 5th....
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by Newsby Bruce Braun “Success depends almost entirely on how effectively you learn to manage the game’s two ultimate adversaries: the course and yourself.” Jack Nicklaus. Recent storm clouds have passed through in time for a beautiful day today, albeit a bit cooler. Today 64 members and 5 guests...
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Violence, arson and more crimes are plaguing the Municipality of Clare. Meteghan RCMP say they have several open investigations from the last few months. The most recent saw a home being shot at for the second time, there were no injuries. Cpl. Carlie McCann says it’s causing concern in the...
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by Tim DavidsonSo far, the Kenora Airport Authority hasn’t found an airline willing to offer daily service locally. Ryan Reynard is chair of the airport authority and says it’s not for a lack of trying. “We had a couple of meetings and we’re continuing to meet with small and larger airlines trying to find some...
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by Tim DavidsonExpect some traffic delays today in the City of Dryden. The city says the intersection at Memorial Avenue and Duke Street will be closed to both motorists and pedestrians. Road maintainance is being completed in the area. The closure will run from 7 this morning until 7 tonight. Due to the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe bike unit is now up and running for the OPP in the City of Dryden. Sergeant Erin Huckell says they had a training session recently for the officers who want to take part in the unit. “We had our three day, eight-hour a day, course,” Huckell told Dryden city council recently. “There were two...
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by Brad PerryCar enthusiasts will descend on Saint John this weekend for the Complex Union Roll Call car show. The one-day event gives people the chance to talk about and show off their prized possessions. At the same time, city police will be out in force conducting a special city-wide traffic campaign....
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