by Brad PerryHigher exports and reduced imports helped grow Canada’s economy in the fourth quarter. Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of one per cent. It followed a 0.5 per cent decline we saw in the third quarter, according to the agency. StatCan said growth...
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by Tim DavidsonA Kenora city councilor has decided not to table notice of motion to bring back the Kenora Police Service. Bob Bernie says he wanted to bring the notice of motion forward because of the high policing costs in the city. “I wanted to bring the conversation into the public domain, that yeah, you...
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by Tara ClowThe water is beginning to recede in Sussex, but earlier in the day Thursday, the town was underwater. “That’s a very good way to describe it,” Mayor Marc Thorne said in an interview Thursday morning. “This flood, as it was in 2014, is as devastating for our community. We recorded water levels...
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by Brad PerryThousands of people remain without electricity after high winds tore through southern New Brunswick on Wednesday. More than 8,500 homes and businesses were without power as of 10 a.m. Thursday, according to NB Power. The majority of the outages are in southern areas of the province, which were...
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by Brad PerryThree adults have been removed from a west Saint John home after reports of illegal drug activity. A community safety order was issued for the property on McCavour Drive, according to the Department of Justice and Public Safety. Officers were at the property on Feb. 15 to ensure the conditions...
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Nova Scotia Power crews are braving the wind and rain to get electricity restored to thousands of customers. As of 9 a.m. on Thursday, the biggest outage area is in the HRM with outages also reported in Bridgewater, Yarmouth and Port Hawkesbury. Some schools are closed today due to power outages...
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by Randy ThomsA campaign to raise money for a new ultrasound machine for Rainy River Health Centre has been exceeded. Riverside Foundation for Health Care says $150 thousand was raised. Director Allison Cox says they had been looking to raise $135 thousand. “We’re just so excited about the level of generosity...
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by Adam RileyA proposed ‘micro-hotel’ for Dryden is still in the works, but has delayed its construction start until February of 2025 pending approval from city council. The project first appeared before council early last year, which would see a 76 room hotel built at 325 Government Street, near the...
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by Adam RileyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Thunder Bay Thursday. He is slated to make a housing announcement alongside Thunder Bay – Superior North MP Patty Hajdu just before noon. Trudeau is also expected to attend a party fundraiser in the city later in the evening. This marks the first visit by...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to investigate property damage that occurred last month and is seeking assistance with identifying the person responsible. On January 28, a female suspect approached a residence on Algonquin Avenue and ripped down a flag and sign showing support for...
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