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Missing woman last seen in Cow Bay
Posted 12 June 2024

Missing woman last seen in Cow Bay

RCMP at the Halifax Regional Detachment are seeking help in locating a missing woman. Twenty-five-year-old Emily Kenny was last seen on June 4th in Cow Bay. Kenny is described as 5-foot-6, 180 lbs. She has brown hair, hazel eyes and a snake tattoo on one of her legs. Kenny was last seen wearing...

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The new waterfront art gallery looks for more funding
Posted 11 June 2024

The new waterfront art gallery looks for more funding

About $5 million more is needed to complete Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s new waterfront facility. The project is still on track to be completed in 2025 but hasn’t reached its funding goal. It was originally estimated to cost roughly $50 million, but increased construction costs have pushed the...

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Wagmatcook man wanted on province-wide-arrest warrant
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Posted 11 June 2024

Wagmatcook man wanted on province-wide-arrest warrant

A province wide arrest warrant for a man from Wagmatcook. RCMP say 28-year-old Desmond Herman Bernard is wanted for: Forcible Entry Use of a Firearm while Committing an Indictable Offence Careless Use of a Firearm, Pointing a Firearm Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Possession of...

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Kenora’s new Indigenous liaison receives positive feedback from community
Posted 11 June 2024

Kenora’s new Indigenous liaison receives positive feedback from community

It’s been a week into Ed Mandamin’s new role as Kenora’s Indigenous Relations Advisor. His role was created to open new relationships between the city and Indigenous communities and enhance an understanding of Truth and Reconciliation. “I’m in charge of anything that the town needs to build...

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Work continues to reopen Saint John boardwalk patios
Posted 11 June 2024

Work continues to reopen Saint John boardwalk patios

There is still no firm timeline for when the new open-air patios on Saint John’s Market Square will reopen. Just days after welcoming their first guests last week, the patios were shut down by the province’s fire marshal. Infrastructure Commissioner Ian Fogan provided an update on the situation...

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Most of Canada in for hotter than normal summer
Posted 11 June 2024

Most of Canada in for hotter than normal summer

Get ready for a hot and muggy summer. Environment Canada predicts higher-than-normal temperatures throughout most of Canada. That doesn’t include coastal B.C. and the Yukon, where normal to below-average temps are predicted. Meteorologist Jennifer Smith says there will be heat waves and cool...

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Residents invited to help shape the future of Riverview
Posted 11 June 2024

Residents invited to help shape the future of Riverview

Input from Riverview residents is needed. The Town is creating a new Community Economic Development Strategy. Economic Development Manager Shanel Akerley says public consultations are planned on June 20th at 12 pm or 7 pm in Council Chambers at Riverview Town Hall. “Essentially it shapes the...

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Three ships leaving LaHave River to be dismantled on site
Posted 11 June 2024

Three ships leaving LaHave River to be dismantled on site

The three abandoned vessels being removed from the LaHave River will be dismantled on-site to reduce the risk of environmental contamination. The Coast Guard will be on-site for six months monitoring RJ MacIssac Construction who were awarded the contract to remove pollutants and dismantle the...

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Mountie charged with arranging to commit sexual offence against child
Posted 11 June 2024

Mountie charged with arranging to commit sexual offence against child

A New Brunswick RCMP officer has been charged after an investigation by an independent police watchdog. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) said it was contacted by the New Brunswick RCMP on June 3. Police had received information suggesting a Codiac RCMP officer recently stationed out of...

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New company to manage Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Posted 11 June 2024

New company to manage Saint John Trade and Convention Centre

For the first time in 40 years, a new company will be in charge of the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. During Monday’s regular meeting, city council voted to award a venue management contract to OVG360. The recommendation from city staff followed a public request for proposals that was...

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