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Toronto resident charged in Thunder Bay
Posted 17 May 2024

Toronto resident charged in Thunder Bay

A 22 year old Toronto resident has been charged in Thunder Bay for a number of firearm violations. The Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team made the arrest on Tuesday. The team is comprised of members from 20 police services including the OPP, Thunder Bay Police Service and...

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Fort Frances man charged with animal cruelty
Posted 17 May 2024

Fort Frances man charged with animal cruelty

A Fort Frances man is facing a charge of animal cruelty. The charge stems from complaints from a resident earlier this month about a dog in distress. After speaking to the resident, OPP say they reached out to Animal Welfare Services for assistance in their investigation. This led to a...

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Teenagers plead not guilty for murder of Halifax high school student
Posted 17 May 2024

Teenagers plead not guilty for murder of Halifax high school student

All four teenagers accused of second-degree murder in the death of Halifax high school student have plead not guilty. The four accused of killing 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach also elected a trial by a judge in Youth Justice Court, with dates set in September and October. They appeared in court...

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Bridgewater Police asking province to pay for officers waiting in ERs
Posted 17 May 2024

Bridgewater Police asking province to pay for officers waiting in ERs

The Bridgewater Police Service (BPS) intends to invoice the province for instances where their officers are required to wait for more than two hours in emergency rooms. In a letter written to Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson BPS indicated their officers have spent over 180 hours...

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Family of missing man seeks public’s help
Posted 17 May 2024

Family of missing man seeks public’s help

A missing Halifax man’s sister is appealing to the public to help find him. It’s reported 48-year-old Steve Corkum was last seen leaving QEII Emergency Tuesday around 6 a.m. Police and Ground Search and Rescue have combed the Dalhousie University and Point Pleasant Park areas. Natacha Corkum...

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13 N.B. businesses on Deloitte best managed list
Posted 17 May 2024

13 N.B. businesses on Deloitte best managed list

Deloitte recognized 496 Canadian best managed companies for 2024, and thirteen of them are from New Brunswick. Canadian headquartered companies with revenues over $50 million are rated in the awards program that has been around since 1993. “Their relentless ambition, determined focus, and...

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Moncton Mets home opener on Sunday
Posted 17 May 2024

Moncton Mets home opener on Sunday

Baseball season begins for the Moncton Mets. Their home opener against the Chatham Ironmen will be played on Sunday afternoon. General Manager Mark Shaddick says for those who have never experienced senior baseball, you’re in for some exciting action on the field. “People who don’t follow senior...

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Codiac Transpo makes schedule adjustments
Posted 17 May 2024

Codiac Transpo makes schedule adjustments

There are a few changes for Codiac Transpo riders to take note of. Buses on the 66 Caledonia routes, will now include two trips serving Moncton High School at noon at 6:15. Morning and afternoon trips will be added to 67 Edinburgh and 68 Salisbury routes on weekdays. The 16 Hennessey Saturday...

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New viewing decks unveiled at Cape Forchu lightstation
Posted 17 May 2024

New viewing decks unveiled at Cape Forchu lightstation

Two brand new viewing decks are in place at the Cape Forchu lightstation. Accessibility was a key word, as now everyone can get a better view around Yarmouth’s most popular tourist attraction. The work was funded by all three levels of government, at nearly $600,000. Municipality of Yarmouth...

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Fatal crash on Highway 11 in Bathurst
Posted 17 May 2024

Fatal crash on Highway 11 in Bathurst

A 79-year-old man from Rocheville, N.B. has died after a two-vehicle collision in Bathurst. RCMP says a car crossed the centre line of Highway 11 and collided head-on with a dump truck at around noon Thursday afternoon. The driver of the car died at the scene of his injuries. The Bathurst Fire...

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