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MODY reports vandalism in South Ohio
Posted 2 May 2024

MODY reports vandalism in South Ohio

Vandalism in South Ohio, Yarmouth County. The municipality says the waste water field beds were the subject of vandalism, that includes hateful language and profanity. They say if the perpetrators can be identified, they’ll look to lay charges. The municipality adds that residents need to help...

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Western REN survey shows local cell service issues
Posted 2 May 2024

Western REN survey shows local cell service issues

Cell service is an issue in the Tri-Counties. Nearly 1,400 people responded to a survey from the Western Regional Enterprise Network. Over 200 respondents reported issues in Barrington, over 100 had problems on Highway 103. Sixty-four percent found that cell issues took place during business...

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Gorham resident facing charges following collision
Posted 2 May 2024

Gorham resident facing charges following collision

A crash in the Township of Ware has led to charges. On Tuesday afternoon at roughly 3:00 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police were sent to a single-vehicle collision on Auto Road West. The investigation on scene determined the driver, a 38-year-old Gorham resident was impaired and they...

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Man charged in connection with St. Stephen assault
Posted 2 May 2024

Man charged in connection with St. Stephen assault

A Listuguj, Quebec man is charged after an assault with a weapon in St. Stephen. On Tuesday afternoon on Miltown Avenue, a 40-year-old man suffered what are believed to be minor injuries. He was treated at the hospital and then released. RCMP located and arrested a 25-year-old man. He is charged...

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Man turns himself in after emergency alert
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Posted 2 May 2024

Man turns himself in after emergency alert

The man who was the subject of an emergency alert Tuesday, turned himself in to police Wednesday night. Police say they responded to a report of a dangerous man in the area of Gaston Rd in Dartmouth Tuesday morning. He was threatening people and was carrying a firearm. He ran away before police...

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Section of 1st Street closed today
Posted 2 May 2024

Section of 1st Street closed today

The City of Dryden says a section of 1st Street will be closed today. The area is between Park Avenue and Pioneer Street. The closure will run from 7 am until 5 pm. Crews are doing repairs on the waste water collection system.

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Temporary closures of Digby General’s emergency department May 2-6
Posted 2 May 2024

Temporary closures of Digby General’s emergency department May 2-6

The Digby General Hospital emergency department will experience some temporary closures for the rest of the week. Nova Scotia Health says the ED will be closed from 4 p.m. Thursday and reopen Friday at 8 a.m. It will also close at 4 p.m. Friday to reopen Monday at 8 a.m. Call 911 if you...

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More victim assistance help needed in the district
Posted 2 May 2024

More victim assistance help needed in the district

The provincial government is being asked to support the a victim assistance position in Dryden. Beverly Derouard is the executive director Victim Services for Kenora and Area and says the Dryden area, which includes Ignace and Red Lake, has over a third of their calls. She’s asking the City of...

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Man charged for indecent act
Posted 2 May 2024

Man charged for indecent act

Police have charged a man for an indecent act in Halifax. At about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Devonshire Avenue where two people were arguing. There were no arrests or charges, but while police were on the scene, they saw a man urinating outside near...

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Dieppe residents offering input on parks and green spaces
Posted 2 May 2024

Dieppe residents offering input on parks and green spaces

The City of Dieppe is creating a new master plan for parks and green spaces. It is looking for the public’s input. With the growth, the city wants to continue its path to building a green and sustainable city. Residents can fill out a survey that asks about outdoor space needs. It is available...

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