by Tim DavidsonA messy start to the work week. Geoff Coulson from Environment Canada says we can expect a mix of precipitation today. “Certainly winter-like weather is hanging on right across northwestern Ontario,” states Coulson. “Temperatures Monday morning are right around the freezing mark. We’re actually...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Town of Sioux Lookout is looking to develop another large piece of property. This one is located on 26.9 acres of land near the airport. Economic Development Officer Jennifer Esposito says they are looking for a mix of residential and commercial developments. “Our priorities for the property...
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by Tim DavidsonDespite the distance from northwestern Ontario to Toronto, this region has some issues in common with southern Ontario. That’s the feeling of Green Party leader Mike Schreiner. He says there is a lack of affordable housing right across the province. “The government has to get back into the...
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Police are investigating an stabbing in the Fairview area. Police say shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, officers responded to reports of an injured person on Evans Avenue where they found a 55-year-old man who had been stabbed inside a home. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening...
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by Tim DavidsonThe RBC Foundation has donated $20,000 to Lake of the Woods District Hospital for the purchase of a training mannequin. It’s called “MegaCode Kelley”. The mannequin provides real-time, simulated, critical care scenarios. It replaces a 20 year old old unit. The new mannequin is designed to...
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RCMP have charged a man after an armed robbery in Eskasoni. It happened at a business on Shore Road at about 9 p.m. Friday. Police say no one was injured in the incident. The suspect ran into the woods. About an hour later, officers arrested a 34-year-old We’koqma’q man at a residence and found...
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by Brad PerrySeveral organizations throughout southern New Brunswick will benefit from the sale of cookies this week. The annual Smile Cookie campaign by Tim Hortons launches on Monday and runs through May 5. Cookies sold in Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield and Hampton will benefit the Saint John Regional...
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by Brad PerrySeveral organizations throughout southern New Brunswick will benefit from the sale of cookies this week. The annual Smile Cookie campaign by Tim Hortons launches on Monday and runs through May 5. Cookies sold in St. Stephen and Saint Andrews will benefit the St. Stephen Middle School playground...
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The MLA for Clare says residents are worried about the cost-of-living. Liberal Ronnie LeBlanc hosted fellow caucus members in the riding last week for meetings. He says he’s heard from people in the area that are struggling to find places to live. “I’m getting calls about people who have nowhere...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick has unveiled a new brand in an effort to boost interest in skilled trades. The province’s apprenticeship and occupational certification branch has been renamed Skilled Trades NB. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Greg Turner describes it as a “fresh look” and a...
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