by Tim DavidsonAll the rain last week has increase water levels on Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Control Board says water levels increase about 5 centimeters last week. The lake is expected to increase another 3 to 5 centimeters this coming week, depending on rainfall amounts. Despite the increase,...
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by Brad PerryWith wildfire season here, NB Lung is warning residents to be prepared for the possible impacts from smoke. President and CEO Melanie Langille said there are ways you can reduce your exposure during smoke events. “Have somewhere in your house or somewhere in your community that you can go to get...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax police are asking the public for help finding a missing 18-year-old woman. Police say Sesily Coburn was reported missing today after last being seen, May 2, in the area of Nadia Drive in Dartmouth. Police say she is described as white, around 5’2, with a slim build, brown hair and a...
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by Tim DavidsonA company from Emo is this year’s first prize winner of the Pitch-it contest. Entrepreneur’s from the Kenora and Rainy River Districts are invited to “pitch” their unique business ideas. Dan Agombar claimed the first prize of five thousand dollars for his idea of producing mulch. “Our biggest...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP in Dryden have laid a total of 15 charges against a 42 year old in connection to an assault complaint. Police say the call came at around 5:30 last Thursday afternoon on Wilson Street. As a result of their investigation officers have laid charges of spousal assault, two for destroying or...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Lac Seul First Nation has concluded negotiations with the federal government on a flooding settlement. The agreement calls for compensation of $234 million. This follows a Supreme Court Decision that said the government did not protect the First Nations interest in respect of flooding caused...
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by Tim DavidsonNo injuries were reported in a fire on the weekend. The blaze was reported Saturday night on Northern Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered smoke and flames in the attic space on the second floor. The building and it’s occupants were vacated. Fire fighters concentrated on pulling down the...
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Moncton’s Georges Dumont Hospital now has a new surgical robot. It’s partly thanks to more than $7 million raised by the CHU Dumont Foundation, through their Driving Surgery Forward campaign. That money has also helped the hospital digitize nine operating rooms. Officials say more than 350...
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by Caitlin SnowThe city wants to help you be prepared for an emergency event such as last year’s flood and wildfires. HRM says to: Know your risks – those who live on a coastline, floodplain or area prone to wildfire should plan accordingly. Be prepared – have an emergency kit, sign up for hfxALERT, know your...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are still using the hard shell MACPASS to cross the harbour, you have until the end of the year to switch over to the sticker. Halifax Harbour Bridges says they are phasing out the hard-shells as part of their ‘continuing efforts’ to upgrade the tolling system. MACPASS transponders were...
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