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Mitton wins bronze at Diamond League Marrakesh
Posted 21 May 2024

Mitton wins bronze at Diamond League Marrakesh

Liverpool’s Sarah Mitton has added a bronze medal to her trophy cabinet after her latest performance at the Diamond League event in Marrakesh Morroco. Mitton recorded a throw of 19.36 metres, which earned her a spot on the podium behind German Yemisi Ogunleye (19.40 metres) and American Chase...

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N.S. man arrested for child pornography
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Posted 21 May 2024

N.S. man arrested for child pornography

A 25-year-old man from Masstown has been arrested for child pornography. Colchester County District RCMP say they searched a home near the Truro area Monday, after they heard from police in the United States. Police believed a person was communicating online in a sexual manner, with another...

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Freeport woman charged in death of two dogs
Posted 21 May 2024

Freeport woman charged in death of two dogs

A 30-year-old Freeport woman faces charges for allegedly injuring and neglecting two dogs after they died. The Nova Scotia SPCA investigated a complaint about two dogs in distress at a home in Freeport in March, according to a news release. After the investigation, the woman was charged with:...

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Highway 102 down to one lane after crash in Brookfield
Posted 21 May 2024

Highway 102 down to one lane after crash in Brookfield

Highway 102 near Brookfield is down to one lane after a single-vehicle crash. The driver and the only occupant of the vehicle was injured, but it’s unclear how severe those injuries are, according to RCMP Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay. The occupant suffered injuries, but it’s unclear how severe they...

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Apply now for 2024 N.B. resident moose draw
Posted 21 May 2024

Apply now for 2024 N.B. resident moose draw

Hoping to bag a moose this year? Apply now for your chance. The government of New Brunswick has opened up the application process for this year’s resident moose draw. Applications will be accepted until June 14. There are 5124 available licenses this year, just slightly higher than in 2023....

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13 million in building permits issued to start 2024
Posted 21 May 2024

13 million in building permits issued to start 2024

A pretty good first quarter for building permits in the City of Kenora. Director of Planning and Building Janis Pochailo says they had over $13 million worth of building permits issued. “Most of our applications are for alterations, and docks permits and little things, but there five new...

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TBPS arrest 3 on firearms and drug charges
Posted 21 May 2024

TBPS arrest 3 on firearms and drug charges

Three men from Toronto have been arrested after a search warrant was executed by the Thunder Bay Police Service. Officers from the Emergency Task Unit, Intelligence Unit and help from the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Unit took part in the raid on Frederica Street last Thursday. Police...

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NAPS issues warning about toxic drugs
Posted 21 May 2024

NAPS issues warning about toxic drugs

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is issuing a warning about toxic drugs in the communities it serves. NAPS says it has seen a significant spike in opioid-releated overdoses, especially in the northeast region this month. Some of the recent incidents have been fatal. Police say often fentanyl is...

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Construction begins on Harbourview and Memorial
Posted 21 May 2024

Construction begins on Harbourview and Memorial

Construction season is now underway. That includes some road work at the intersection of Memorial Avenue and the Harbourview Expressway. Starting today and running through until the end of June, there will be lane closures in that area. Full closure of the intersection will take place from 7 pm...

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Yard waste collection begins this week
Posted 21 May 2024

Yard waste collection begins this week

The City of Thunder Bay is helping out residents who want to tidy up their lawn. Spring leaf and yard waste collection will take place over the next couple of weeks. Collection will take place on your recycling day. Also, the yard waste must be put into Kraft paper bags, but there is no limit on...

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