by Brad PerryIt is being seen by some as a referendum on the Trudeau government. A federal byelection is taking place Monday in the riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s. Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett represented the riding for 26 years until she stepped down in December. The riding is...
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by Tim DavidsonA yearlong investigation into illegal moose hunting in northwestern Ontario has resulted in $56,500 in fines. A total of 11 people and one business were charged and face 27 year in hunting license suspensions. The investigation centered around Eagle, Chase and Snowshoe Lake and took place...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Special Investigations Unit says because there were no serious injuries in a car crash back in February, they have ceased their investigation. Back on February 29, an officer with the Thunder Bay Police was involved in a car chase. The chase covered seven kilomters and lasted about...
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by Tim DavidsonA stolen vehicle investigation has led to a number of charges against a 31 year old woman. The incident began last Thursday night in the area of James Street North after Thunder Bay Police received a report of a stolen vehicle. A while later police received a 911 call saying a vehicle matching...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked National Indigenous Peoples Day in Cape Breton where he made announcements related to historic claims and education infrastructure for First Nations in Nova Scotia. Ottawa is proposing a $125-million settlement agreement with We’koqma’q First Nation to...
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Halifax Water and the Halifax Regional Municipality are offering a short-term solution to septic tank concerns. According to a release, private septage haulers can dispose of septage loads at a secured, monitored site across from the Aerotech Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning Monday. It will...
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Lifeguards are training for the summer season. The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service says more than 80 lifeguards are in intensive, four-day training camps. They’re happening at Brigadoon Village and Aylesford Lake. Paul D’Eon with the service says they’re hoping for another safe season and...
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by Brad PerrySaint John-area residents will be able to pay their respects to a well-loved actor. Donald Sutherland passed away last week at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. The Saint John-born actor starred in nearly 200 films and television productions. Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon says a book of...
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by Brad PerryNB Power will make its case for a significant rate hike starting this week. A hearing before the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board (NBEUB) begins Monday. The electric utility has applied to raise residential rates by 9.8 per cent this year and again next year. Officials have said the...
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by Brad PerryThere are growing calls for a public inquiry to look into New Brunswick’s travel nurse contracts. Both the Opposition Liberals and former health minister Dorothy Shephard want to see further investigation. It follows appearances by the departments of health and social development and the...
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