There’s a new president and vice-chancellor of Universite Sainte-Anne. Dr. Kenneth Deveau takes over the role from Allister Surette. He’s been a teacher and involved in programs at Sainte-Anne for 20 years, and was named vice-president in 2011. Deveau says Surette has left the university in good...
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Nova Scotia Health is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who is missing from a Halifax hospital. Forty-eight-year-old Steve Corkum is 5’9″, approximately 190 lbs. and has thinning dark hair and dark brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black stretchy pajama pants, a dark grey...
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A hockey player from Bridgewater could become a QMJHL champion. Luke Woodworth and Drummondville take a 3-0 series lead into Tuesday night’s Game 4 at home against Baie-Comeau. If Drummondville wins, they’ll take home the league title for the first time since 2009. Woodworth had three assists in...
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by Caitlin SnowWater has been temporarily shut off for an area in the North End of Halifax. Halifax Water says due to a watermain break, near 5387 Glebe Street does not have water and that customers in the area may have discoloured water during this time. They add that if this happens, run the cold water until...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are investigating an alleged attempted robbery at a west side business. Officers were called to the 40-block of Main Street West shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday. A man reportedly entered the business and demanded money. He left empty-handed and was last seen heading down...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora OPP are involved in another stand-off. This time its on Highway 17 east of the city near the Treaty Three offices by the Jones Road. The OPP’s Emergency Response Team, negotiators and a K-9 unit are involved. The highway in that area remains open. No other details about the standoff...
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by Jacob MooreAll four youth charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ahmad Al Marrach will be tried together. The prosecution notified the court of the move on Tuesday morning. One of the teens — a 16-year-old boy, who faces two additional charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking —...
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The Prime Minister has released a statement on the passing of Arthur L. Irving. Justin Trudeau says it’s with sadness that he learned of Irving’s passing. The PM called the New Brunswick native a successful and respected Canadian business leader and philanthropist. Trudeau offered his deepest...
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by Tim DavidsonA date has been finalized for Lake of the Woods Arts Community’s Artsfest. It will take place from July 20th to the 20th. This year, there will be a new partner. The Kenora Chiefs Advisory has come on board to help showcase Indigenous Artists. LOWAC has also put out a call for any entertainers...
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by Tim DavidsonA good news, bad new scenario for Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora in terms of health care staffing. Nurse vacancies have decreased and are expected to improve with the graduation of nurses from various courses this spring. On the other hand, Ray Racette, CEO and president of the...
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