by Tim DavidsonA float plane accident in Red Lake has sent five people to hospital. The plane crash shortly before 7 am yesterday morning near Pickerel Drive. The OPP along with the Red Lake Fire Department and Northwest EMS rushed to the scene. Police say two of the people were seriously injured, while the...
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by Tim DavidsonA piece of Kenora’s history is going under the wrecking ball. The building formerly owned by Consumer’s Frosted Foods is being demolished today. The back part of the building was taken down on Friday, and the rest of it’s going down this morning. The property is now owned by the Kenora...
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by Tim DavidsonQuick work for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue kept a blaze on Skyline Avenue from spreading. The fire was reported around noon on Saturday and crews saw smoke coming from the front door. Firefighters entered the home and quickly extinguished the flames. Two crews remained at the scene to clear smoke...
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Sweltering weather is about to hit the Maritime provinces. Environment Canada has already issued heat warnings for New Brunswick for Tuesday through Thursday. By Wednesday, temperatures could exceed 30C across Nova Scotia According to the Weather Network, “a strong ridge of high pressure will...
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by Tara ClowIf you’re working outdoors, plenty of water and breaks will be needed this week. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the province. Temperatures as high as 33 degrees are expected for some regions with the humidex making it feel as warm as 40 degrees. The lows at night won’t be...
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RCMP in Richmond County are asking for help in locating a man reported missing. Fifty-four-year-old Dominic Johnson was last seen Friday on School Road in Chapel Island. Johnson is described as 5-foot-4 and 130 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Johnson was last seen wearing jeans, a light...
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by Brad PerrySeveral Dieppe entrepreneurs have been recognized for their contributions to the city’s economy. Economic development agency Expansion Dieppe held its annual awards banquet last week. Global Pet Foods won the Business Excellence Award, while the Service Business Excellence Award went to...
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New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has partnered with Canada HomeShare to offer students more housing options. Homeshare officials say the program aims to support isolated seniors looking for company while providing affordable housing solutions for post-secondary students. Officials also say...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswick woman will make history at this year’s Miss Universe Canada pageant. At age 58, Lorraine Peters of Rothesay will be the oldest woman ever to compete for the crown. Recently, the pageant removed a limitation on the age of competitors, which used to be 18 to 28 years old. “The fact...
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by Brad PerryCuts to federal labour market transfer agreements are causing worry among Atlantic Canada’s labour ministers. In a joint statement, the ministers said the $625-million reduction was part of the latest federal budget. It will mean about $62 million less per year for skills training and employment...
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