by Jacob MooreA new sewer in downtown Dartmouth will help prevent flooding and prepare the city for climate change. The storm water system will replace the existing one, which stretches from Starr Park to Dartmouth Cove, according to a news release from the provincial government. “It will make a huge...
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by Randy ThomsThe Trans-Canada Highway east of Nipigon is closed at this hour. It is because of a single-vehicle collision involving a transport. It happened early this morning near Cavers Road. Provincial Police have not released many details about what happened or how long the road will be closed. We will...
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by Tim DavidsonA community pool is one of the options being looked at to improve sports infrastructure in Sioux Lookout. The town has embarked on a sports tourism strategy. Economic Development Officer Jennifer Esposito says they are drafting a survey for residents and visitors alike. “Residents are going to...
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by Brad PerryThousands of homes and businesses in Moncton are spending part of their day without power. NB Power is reporting more than 5,300 customers without electricity as of 10:30 a.m. Friday. A spokesperson said the outage was caused by an animal coming into contact with equipment. “Crews are currently...
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Another drop in how much Atlantic Herring fishers can land. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is cutting the quota by 24 percent for the 2024-2027 seasons. In a statement, they say Atlantic herring have been struggling through climate change, leading to smaller herring and less stock. DFO...
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by Evan TaylorSwimmers were asked to leave the water at Rissers Beach for a few hours on Thursday, July 4 after lifeguards received multiple reports of a shark sighting. At approximately 10:30 a.m. swimmers were asked to leave the water while lifeguards looked to confirm the sighting. They didn’t see any...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has postponed its trail maintenance at the Gaff Point Nature Reserve. They planned to lead volunteers on a day of trail clean up around Gaff Point, clearing debris and overgrown trees and other general trail maintenance. Originally scheduled for on...
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A ‘big boat’ launch is coming up in Argyle. The 29-foot canoe was built by Wayne Doucette, along with help from several volunteers, it seats 12. It will be launched on Sunday as part of the Tusket River Project. Sandra Phinney with the Southwest Paddlers Association says it’s for everyone. “It’s...
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by Tim DavidsonA six-unit housing complex to be run by the Kenora Association for Community Living has been approved. The $2.2 million project is located at the top of 4th Avenue North where it connects with 4th Street North, next to the old Abitibi mill property. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is projecting a balanced budget for the next school year. The public board held a special meeting Thursday night and approved a budget of just over $113.5 million. Richard Findlay is the Superintendent of Business and says much of their budget is based...
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