by Chloe HannanThe Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce feels the decision to lower parking fees will make a big impact. President of the chamber, Charla Robinson, says small businesses will be positively affected by council’s approval to bring back short-term parking. On June 1, the city implemented parking...
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by Brad PerrySaint John will be one of many communities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday. Coinciding with the summer solstice, June 21 has traditionally been a day that many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their rich culture and heritage. The city has partnered with Double...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of International Falls has approval to tear down the fire-damaged bandshell at Smoky Bear Park. Approval was given this week by city council to a contract awarded to Wagner Construction worth over $63,000. The concrete stage will stay. Public Workers Supervisor Ted Brokaw says they are...
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by Jacob MooreOn one of the hottest days of the year, more than 18,000 people briefly lost power in Woodlawn, Shearwater and surround areas. The outage happened at about 3:30 p.m., but power quickly came back shortly before 4 p.m. Nova Scotia Power said the emergency outage lasted about 10 minutes, while...
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by Randy ThomsMore seniors will be able to apply for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. The province is increasing the income eligibility threshold for both programs beginning August 1st. Anyone earning $25,000 or less, $45,000 or less as a couple, will be able to take...
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by Evan TaylorRCMP in Nova Scotia are reporting their recent trial using body cameras was a success. “The cameras did everything we wanted them to, and they fulfilled all their contractual obligations,” said RCMP spokesman Mitch Thompson. Between March and February officers from four traffic units – including...
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A National School Food Program will make life better for Canadian families, according to the federal government. They say it will save families an average of $800 a year in groceries. Jenna Sudds, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in...
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by Randy ThomsDrug trafficking charges have been laid against two people from Couchiching First Nation. They were among seven people arrested Wednesday after Treaty Three Police and OPP executed a search warrant at a home in the community. Their arrests came as the result of a month-long investigation into...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial Liberal party has begun nominating candidates for the next provincial election. Long-time Ottawa MPP John Fraser will be the first. His nomination is scheduled to take place tonight. The Liberals say further nominations will take place throughout the summer and into the fall....
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An elderly man is missing in Clare. Meteghan RCMP say 89-year-old Harley Deveau was last seen in Weaver Settlement at 9 a.m. on an ATV. The ATV was found but Deveau’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Officers and ground search and rescue are searching the area. He was wearing blue jeans, a...
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