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Serious crash in Thunder Bay closes intersection
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Posted 13 June 2024

Serious crash in Thunder Bay closes intersection

Police in Thunder Bay are dealing with a serious crash in the city. It happened just before noon on Thursday in the area of James Street and Gore Street. Traffic will be heavier as the intersection is closed and police are asking drivers to avoid the area. It’s not known how many people were...

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Benedict elected as new Ontario Regional Chief
Posted 13 June 2024

Benedict elected as new Ontario Regional Chief

After four rounds of voting, Abram Benedict has been elected as Ontario’s new regional chief. A traditional election was held yesterday at the Chiefs of Ontario annual meeting on the Six Nations reserve. Benedict was one of five people running for the position of Ontario Region chief. Rudy...

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No foul play in death of missing woman
Posted 13 June 2024

No foul play in death of missing woman

The RCMP’s Major Crime Services says there is no criminality in the events that cause the death of Brittany Storey. The body of the 29 year old Winnipeg woman was found on Tuesday afternoon in a pond near Molson, Manitoba. She had been missing for six days. An autopsy has been completed and it...

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MODY to develop new housing strategy
Posted 13 June 2024

MODY to develop new housing strategy

The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth wants to develop a new housing strategy. A request for proposals is out for the development of a comprehensive municipal housing and investment strategy. The municipality says it’s based on the findings of the Turner and Drake study in Nova Scotia....

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Shediac Lobster Festival celebrates 75 years
Posted 13 June 2024

Shediac Lobster Festival celebrates 75 years

Around 45, 000 locals and tourists will visit Shediac next month as they celebrate shellfish. The 75th annual Shediac Lobster Festival runs from July 5 to 14. “It’s nine and a half full days of entertainment and programming that we’ve put together. Lots of exciting things for the 75th...

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Premier claims ‘incredible progress’ in healthcare in N.S.
Posted 13 June 2024

Premier claims ‘incredible progress’ in healthcare in N.S.

Premier Tim Houston says his government is making incredible progress in healthcare. He told reporters Wednesday, this spring there have been nearly 1 million new primary care appointments through pharmacy clinics, urgent treatment centres and mobile clinics. “Just in the month of April alone,...

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Police upgrade charges in fatal MVA last November
Posted 13 June 2024

Police upgrade charges in fatal MVA last November

A 29 year old man faces new charges in connection with a motor vehicle collision last November 30th. The Thunder Bay Police say the charge stems from a head on accident around 3:30 in the afternoon on Oliver Road near Highgate Road. A sedan and a pickup truck were involved. The driver of the...

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Lunenburg considers using town land for new daycare centre
Posted 13 June 2024

Lunenburg considers using town land for new daycare centre

The Town of Lunenburg wants to help the Lunenburg Day Care Centre as they continue to work towards building a new facility. In a release sent out by the town on Thursday, they indicated they are considering using town-owned land for a new mixed-use daycare and recreation building at the...

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Two people charged after collision and stabbing in Springhill
Posted 13 June 2024

Two people charged after collision and stabbing in Springhill

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing in Cumberland County. RCMP say a 50-year-old male witness who attempted to stop a driver and passenger from leaving a collision in Springhill was stabbed Monday morning. EHS transported him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers...

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Salvus Clinic finds new permanent home
Posted 13 June 2024

Salvus Clinic finds new permanent home

After many months of searching, the Salvus Clinic has a new home. It is once again offering in-person appointments to patients and clients at 1116 Mountain Road, Suite 4. This comes after its Church Street clinic was forced to close in October last year. RELATED: Salvus Clinic closes its doors...

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