by Randy ThomsAn Integrity Commissioner’s report regarding Fort Frances councillor David Kircher is expected to be made public next month. The Commissioner has informed the town they will present their findings on May 13th. Town council requested the investigation in February to review what was described as...
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by Randy ThomsArea hockey players will be in the spotlight this coming weekend. The Fort Frances Lakers and the Red Lake Miners are partnering to host a Northwestern Ontario Junior Hockey Showcase. It is the first of its kind for this region. It is designed to showcase junior-eligible players to junior teams...
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A 38-year old man has been charged with firearms offences after an emergency alert was issued. The Bible Hill man was arrested in the community Friday after the alert in Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou counties. Several schools in the area were also put on lockdown. The charges include...
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The Antigonish Bulldogs are looking to defend the Don Johnson Cup. They begin the tournament in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland on Wednesday against the St. John’s Caps. The Bulldogs captured Nova Scotia’s Junior B title for a third-straight year, defeating the South Shore Lumberjacks in the final....
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The Southwest Storm are looking to add another trophy to the case. They’re heading to Miramichi for the Maritime Junior C Hockey Championship. The Storm won the tournament last year, and are the three-time defending Nova Scotia champs. Head Coach Andrew Holland says the players are ready to go...
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by Evan TaylorBridgewater Town Council will vote on closing the old bridge for an event in June at tonight’s meeting. Details Events and Design Studio has submitted an application requesting the bridge be closed on June 14th to accommodate a dinner party in support of the South Shore Health Services...
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by Tara ClowAlbert the dinosaur will soon have a new home. The skeleton was on display at Resurgo Place as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Moncton Museum. Director Sophie Cormier says it was a popular attraction, “People could write a letter or do a drawing to the Museum. A lot of people...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation is calling for the disbandment of the Thunder Bay Police Service. A press conference was held this morning and involved the families of Corey Belesky, Jenna Ostberg and MacKenzie Moonias. All three were found dead in the past year and a half. Grand Chief of NAN Alvin...
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by Jacob MooreThe boil water order in Middle Musquodoboit could continue until the end of the day Tuesday, according to Jeff Myrick, spokesperson for Halifax Water. The pipe was fixed Sunday morning, but it takes about 48 hours for water tests to show that the water is safe to drink, Myrick says. “We’re...
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by Brad PerryLess than 10 per cent of plastics in Canada are currently recycled, according to federal officials. Ottawa is looking to improve that figure through a new Federal Plastics Registry, announced on Monday. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said plastic producers will have to take more...
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