The Memorial Cup came to an end for Luke Woodworth and the Drummondville Voltigeurs. The Bridgewater native is the captain of the QMJHL champs, who lost their final game to Moose Jaw 5-3 Tuesday night. The Volts went 0-3 at the tournament, and couldn’t make the semifinal round. It was still a...
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A tractor-trailer fire has closed two streets in Dartmouth Halifax Regional Police posted on X just after 8 a.m. that Burnside Drive is closed between Highfield Park Drive and Wright Avenue. Commodore Drive is also closed between Ilsley Avenue and Eileen Stubbs Avenue.
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by Tim DavidsonSome good news and bad news in the latest financial report from the City of Dryden. Based on 2023 financial figures, the city posted a surplus of about $660,000. On the downside, city treasurer Steven Lansdell-Roll says there reserve funds are not doing as well. “For 2023 the target would equate...
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by Tim DavidsonA 48 year old Kenora man faces drug trafficking charges after being arrested by the Kenora OPP. Just before 2:00 last Thursday afternoon, police says they spotted a man who was wanted on outstanding warrants, while officers were on patrol in the Ninth Street North area. The OPP say they located...
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by Tim DavidsonFor the second day in a row, the opposition is demanding action to clean up the English-Wabigoon River system of mercury. A study recently said mill effluent was still an issue. Minister of the Environment, Parks and Conservation Andrea Khanjin says they are working to help Grassy Narrows...
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by Brad PerryThis weekend might be a good chance to try out ice fishing in New Brunswick. Fish NB Days take place this coming Saturday and Sunday (June 1 and 2). It is one of two weekends when you can fish without a licence or guide, with the other being Family Day weekend. “Fish NB Days are the perfect...
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by Tim DavidsonRenewed calls for long term care beds in Sioux Lookout. Kiiwetinoog MPP Sol Mamakwa raised the issues at Queen’s Park yesterday. In Oji-Cree, and through a translator, Mamakwa says the government had promised the beds years ago, but they have yet to materialize. “Waiting is not acceptable when...
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The emergency department at Guysborough Memorial Hospital will be closed Wednesday until 7 p.m. Nova Scotia Health advises that if you have urgent medical needs to call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider. For general health advice and information call...
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by Tara ClowAn unexpected donation for the Food Depot Alimentaire. They received an electric delivery van from CAA. “We got a call from CAA Atlantic a few months ago who said they were interested in donating a van. They also donated the same thing to the provincial association that helps food banks in Nova...
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The Charlotte County Abuse Prevention Network (CCAPN) is asking the community to wear the colour teal on Friday, May 31. Sam Gullison, CCAPN sexual violence community coordinator says it’s the national colour for Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Friday is dubbed ‘Wear Teal Day’. It’s an...
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