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Funding to help seniors’ projects in Richmond County
Posted 17 July 2024

Funding to help seniors’ projects in Richmond County

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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Heavy police presence downtown Dartmouth after shooting
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Posted 17 July 2024

Heavy police presence downtown Dartmouth after shooting

There 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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Tenants could soon get security deposits back more easily
Posted 17 July 2024

Tenants could soon get security deposits back more easily

New 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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OPSEU and LCBO set to resume bargaining
Posted 17 July 2024

OPSEU and LCBO set to resume bargaining

Contract 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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Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, July 16, 2024
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Posted 17 July 2024

Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, July 16, 2024

by 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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Crime wave in Clare causing concern
Posted 17 July 2024

Crime wave in Clare causing concern

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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Airport Authority still searching for daily air service
Posted 17 July 2024

Airport Authority still searching for daily air service

So 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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Major intersection closed today in Dryden
Posted 17 July 2024

Major intersection closed today in Dryden

Expect 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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Dryden OPP bike patrol now active
Posted 17 July 2024

Dryden OPP bike patrol now active

The 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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Saint John police prepare for weekend car show
Posted 17 July 2024

Saint John police prepare for weekend car show

Car 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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