by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Public Library says it will continue to assist its patrons in Keewatin. The Keewatin branch of the library was closed last month due to structural concerns. The library says it will be holding weekly pop-up pick-ups and home deliveries. There will also be an extra book pickup at the...
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by Tim DavidsonFour youth have been arrested following an assault on the Fort Hope (Eabametoong) First Nation. The Nishnawbe Aski Police were contacted early last Monday, July 8th, about an incident on Albany River Crescent. Police say an adult and a youth were approached by a group of teens and a physical...
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by Tim DavidsonThe best of Broadway is coming to Kenora this week. Shirley Burton is presenting music from several Broadway musicals on the Trylight Theatre stage. She adds this is her first show in Kenora. “In Winnipeg I do theme shows at assisted living facilities,” explains Burton. “We’re featuring music...
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by Tim DavidsonThe first phase of twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Kenora is nearing completion. To date though, the federal government hasn’t pledged any money to the project. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the project is a priority for the provincial government and he wishes it was for...
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by Brad PerryA former Saint John councillor and youth minister convicted of child sex-related offences has had his day parole renewed for another six months. Donnie Snook is serving an 18-year federal sentence on 46 child exploitation-related charges. He pleaded guilty in 2013 to crimes involving 17 boys...
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by Brad PerryConstruction is underway on a new $90-million wind energy project southeast of Sussex. The Neweg Energy Project is a partnership between Natural Forces and the Mi’gmaq United Investment Network (MUIN), representing eight First Nation communities. Amy Pellerin, director of Canadian developments...
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The University of New Brunswick (UNB) partners with SpacesShared for affordable student housing. Kathy Wilson, UNB’s vice-provost of learning and student experience said SpacesShared is a home-sharing platform connecting Canadians with spare bedrooms to students and is tackling the housing...
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by Tara ClowMotorists take note. On Tuesday, July 16, the City of Moncton is doing traffic light maintenance, and the following intersections will be affected. Intersection of Elmwood Drive and Donald Avenue (morning) Intersection of Vaughan Harvey Boulevard and St. George Street (morning) Intersection of...
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The hot, muggy weather continues for much of the province with a chance of intense thunder and lightning on the South Shore. Heat warnings are still in effect for Nova Scotia, except in extreme western areas. Meanwhile a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Lunenburg and Queens...
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by Jacob MooreA Nova Scotia MP said he was disappointed his area didn’t get disaster relief funding from the feds. Hants and Kings MP Kody Blois said the Municipality of the County of Kings applied twice to get funding from the feds through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. But the county was...
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