by Brad PerrySaint John police say they are concerned for the safety of a missing teen. Bentley Haley, 13, was last seen in the Olive Street area on Wednesday. Investigators believe he could be staying at or frequenting an encampment in the city. Haley is described as 5’6″ tall, weighing 160 pounds, with...
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The Mayor of Yarmouth says exciting times await as the ‘CAT’ ferry returns. The first sailings between the town and Bar Harbor, Maine take place Friday. Pam Mood says tens of thousands enjoy the area every year. “We have to show them who we are, feed them, let them do the experiences. We are...
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by NewsBy Bruce Braun “A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke.” Jack Nicklaus Our first league play of the season was a smashing success! A total of 67 men arrived for our league opening day. Lots of laughs, plenty of smiles and a few nice shots! I hope everybody had as good a time as...
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by Caitlin SnowMembers of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union will have to wait a little longer to find out who their new president will be. The union says there was a vote Wednesday, but no clear winner, so, there will be a run-off election, May 29. Three members have been dropped from the running, Nancy de la...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora City Council wants to keep the status quo when it comes to the sale of fireworks. Fire Chief Dave Pratt admits he has some concerns about the way local stores sell them, which is in contravention of federal law. “Here’s the legislative requirements…this is how you need to store them,”...
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The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine is effective for those who violate the daily burn ban. Premier Tim Houston says this will make sure people pause and check the BurnSafe...
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by Tim DavidsonA high speed car chase has ended in Dryden. It started late yesterday afternoon after the OPP spotted a stolen vehicle near Ignace. The vehicle was heading west and police tried to stop it in Zealand Township. It refused to stop and fled at a high rate a speed. Police did not pursue, but set up...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee in Kenora has a special guest visiting the city. Steve Woolrich specializes in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. He says he’ll be spending three months in the city and make recommendations to hopefully make Kenora safer. “A great...
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by Tim DavidsonThe mayors of Dryden and Ignace are back from Toronto after a quick trip this week. Jack Harrison says he and Kim Baigrie met with Greg Rickford in his capacity as Minister of Northern Development, “It was a good opportunity for us just to talk about potential economic opportunities that may be...
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by Tara ClowThe Prime Minister is making a stop in New Brunswick today. Justin Trudeau is in northern New Brunswick to meet with students and educators to discuss the National School Food Program. His first meeting is at 1:10 on Thursday afternoon. The Prime Minister’s office provided no further details on...
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