by CJ GoaterNew detours are coming to multiple Thunder Bay Transit bus routes to avoid road and sewer work in the downtown north core. Starting on Monday routes 1, 2, 3M, 11, and 13 will be detoured due to the upcoming closure of the Red River Road and Cumberland Street intersection for construction. The...
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by Brad PerryOne person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP said the crash happened off South Merland Road in South Merland shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said an ATV was travelling on a dirt...
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by Brad PerryPolice are asking those staying at the Halifax Tower Hotel to shelter in place until further notice. Halifax Regional Police say they are on scene at the Lakelands Boulevard hotel for a “weapons-related incident.” “There is no threats to the public, please avoid the area for the time being....
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by Brad PerryAn 18-year-old man has died after police say his vehicle left the road in Colchester County. First responders were called to Highway 289 in Middle Stewiacke around 10 p.m. Wednesday. “Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers learned that a Honda Civic was travelling northbound towards Truro when...
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by Brad PerryA teen has died and another has been arrested after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 11 near Beresford around 10:20 p.m. Friday, according to the RCMP. “The collision is believed to have occurred when one of the drivers...
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by Caitlin SnowDuring the month of May, RCMP will do a breathalyzer test during all traffic stops in HRM. RCMP say they will not stop drivers just to do the Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS), but you will have to complete the test during any other traffic stop that you are pulled over for, such as speeding....
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by Randy ThomsMore than sixty people took part in a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls walk to raise awareness of the issue. The walk was one of several activities held as part of a MMIWG summit. Participants gathered at the shore of the Rainy River for a ceremony before walking to...
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by Randy ThomsMay is Community Living Month., It draws awareness of the job performed by agencies that support people with an intellectual disability and their families. Ted Scholten, Chief Executive Officer of Community Living Fort Frances, says they assist over 80 people between La La Croix and Rainy River....
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by Randy ThomsThe town of Fort Frances has appointed an interim fire chief. Dave Robertson is filling the position that was being handled by Tyler Moffitt. Moffitt has not been on the job since January, and the town remains quiet about the reasons why. Robertson also runs a firefighter career development and...
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by Jacob MooreThe federal and provincial governments plan to spend $25 million on projects to building or renovate child-care spaces. The new program, announced Thursday, will prioritize diverse or vulnerable communities, publicly owned buildings and communities with low child-care coverage rates. “This is...
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