by Tim DavidsonFive years after the merger of Kenora Hydro and Thunder Bay Hydro, electricity rates will finally be harmonized. As of May 1st, Synergy North says customers in Kenora and Thunder Bay will be paying the same prices for electricity. That’s good news for Kenora rate payers as the price of hydro...
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New Brunswick has been ranked first nationwide in early childhood education, according to a report by the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. The report, released every three years since 2011, evaluates five categories: governance, funding, access, learning...
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by Tim DavidsonTim Hortons in Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookout are helping children’s charities in those communities. The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign launches today. Proceeds from the sale of cookies sold will go to Triple Play in Kenora, The Dryden Native Friendship Center and Making Connections...
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by Brad PerryOne man was taken to the hospital after what police are calling a disturbance in northeast Moncton. Mounties said they received a 911 call from the Joyce Avenue area shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday. Sgt. Bruno Labbé told our newsroom that one person suffered non-life-threatening injuries...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking for two suspects after a robbery over the weekend. Police said a woman driving in Haymarket Square was struck by another vehicle around 3 p.m. Saturday. She told investigators that the white sedan followed her as she pulled into a parking lot on Lake Drive. “One man...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax RCMP stopped a driver that was going more than 100 km/h over the limit Sunday night. The 21-year-old Bedford man was going 248 km/h in a 110 km/h zone, according to an RCMP news release. He faces stunting charges and his BMW i8 car was towed, police say. In Nova Scotia, stunting...
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by Caitlin SnowStudents have been dismissed early with a heavy police presence at Halifax West High School as officers investigate a threats complaint. Police say officers responded to a report of a threat Monday morning and are on scene checking for any safety concerns. Lindsey Bunin from Halifax Regional...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Mahone Bay is advising residents a Christmas movie will be in town filming on Tuesday (April 30) and Wednesday (May 1). Film crews have already begun decorating and you can already see some artificial snow along with Christmas decorations around town. As a result of the filming...
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by Brad PerryA Moncton man has been sentenced to two years behind bars in connection with a break and enter investigation. Rock Godin, 37, pleaded guilty to 19 charges last week, according to a news release from the RCMP, including: break and enter to commit an offence wearing a disguise with intent to...
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A heads-up if you’re driving to Victoria County. Public Works advises that the Seal Island Bridge is reduced to one lane for maintenance Monday to Thursday. Work takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Traffic control is on-site. Both lanes will be open at night.
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