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Funding approved for improvements at centre for homeless
Posted 22 May 2024

Funding approved for improvements at centre for homeless

No timeline yet for improvements outside the Bridge 2 Home shelter on St. George Street. Moncton City Council approved up to $150, 000 for the Administration to undertake physical improvements to the property at 473 St George Street, as outlined in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental...

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2M seniors, 10,000 providers now signed on for federal dental plan
Posted 22 May 2024

2M seniors, 10,000 providers now signed on for federal dental plan

The new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is growing in popularity at a rapid rate according to the federal government. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Federal Health Minister Mark Holland gave an update in Toronto, Wednesday, at a participating dental clinic. They say nearly 2...

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2 options studied for U.S. customs entrance
Posted 22 May 2024

2 options studied for U.S. customs entrance

There is still concern about increased traffic on Highway 11 in International Falls with new customs and a hospital to be situated in proximity of each other. The new U.S. customs is being shifted east of its original site. That has drawn concerns from the community about traffic being directed...

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Dryden resident facing firearm charges
Posted 22 May 2024

Dryden resident facing firearm charges

A Dryden resident is facing firearm charges following an incident at a residence. Early Monday afternoon Ontario Provincial Police officers were sent to a home on Duke Street in Dryden. Upon arrival, officers located and seized a sawed-off firearm during their investigation, leading to the...

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Winnipeg teens facing charges following traffic stop in Sioux Lookout
Posted 22 May 2024

Winnipeg teens facing charges following traffic stop in Sioux Lookout

Two Winnipeg Teens are facing charges following a traffic stop in Sioux Lookout. Late Tuesday evening Ontario Provincial Police officers saw a vehicle with a broken headlight run a stop sign leading to a traffic stop. During the stop further investigation determined that the license plate did...

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New Deputy Mayor named for Moncton City Council
Posted 22 May 2024

New Deputy Mayor named for Moncton City Council

Moncton City Council has selected a new Deputy Mayor as it enters its fourth year of its mandate. Two Councillors were nominated during Tuesday night’s meeting. Councillor Bryan Butler nominated Councillor Dave Steeves, while Councillor Charles Leger nominated Councillor Paulette Theriault....

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Province-wide arrest warrant for 22-year-old Stewiacke man
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Posted 22 May 2024

Province-wide arrest warrant for 22-year-old Stewiacke man

A 22-year-old man from Stewiacke is wanted on a province wide arrest warrant. RCMP say he is facing charges of mischief and resisting a peace officer. RCMP describe him as 6’2, 150 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Christian Woods is asked to...

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Police look for stolen Sea-doo from Yacht Club
Posted 22 May 2024

Police look for stolen Sea-doo from Yacht Club

Halifax police are investigating a stolen Sea-doo from the Armdale Yacht Club. Police say they received the report April 20. It is believed the watercraft was taken from a trailer between March 16 and April 20. It is described as a black Bombardier Sea-doo RXT 300. Anyone with information or...

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NS teachers voting on tentative deal
Posted 22 May 2024

NS teachers voting on tentative deal

Nova Scotia teachers will vote on a tentative contract agreement Wednesday. The government and the NSTU reached an ‘agreement in principle’ April 17th. It came a week after 98 per cent of members had voted in favour of strike action. The NSTU also held rallies in April to draw attention to...

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Health unit monitoring 2 outbreaks
Posted 22 May 2024

Health unit monitoring 2 outbreaks

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is currently monitoring two separate outbreaks. St Joseph’s Hospital is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak in the 2 North Medically Complex Services Area. Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence is dealing with a facility-wide gastrointestinal outbreak....

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