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First phase of work set to start on QEII expansion
Posted 28 February 2024

First phase of work set to start on QEII expansion

Nova Scotians are another step closer to having more access to healthcare, as plans proceed for the expansion at the Halifax Infirmary. The province says by early spring, fencing will go up, site excavation will begin, and workers will apply for construction permits for the new acute care tower...

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Up to 65 mm of rain and 100 km/h winds for N.S.
Posted 28 February 2024

Up to 65 mm of rain and 100 km/h winds for N.S.

Lots of rain and wind are hitting the province again. Rainfall warnings have been issued for mainland Nova Scotia and wind warnings for the entire province. Environment Canada is calling for 25 to 50mm, even up to 65 mm, starting Wednesday and persisting into Thursday. Showers and even...

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Makwa moving administrative office
Posted 28 February 2024

Makwa moving administrative office

The Makwa Patrol says it will still have a presence in downtown Kenora. That despite the fact it will be locating it’s administrative offices in Keewatin. Makwa has been working with the City of Kenora and will have it’s administrative offices located in the Keewatin Fire Hall. Ever since it was...

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MODL introduces anti-idling policy
Posted 28 February 2024

MODL introduces anti-idling policy

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) is taking proactive steps to address climate change by implementing an Anti-Idling Policy. This initiative is a key component of the Local Climate Change Action Plan 2030, specifically outlined in Action 6, which aims to establish regulations...

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Grand Barachois man facing drug trafficking charges
Posted 28 February 2024

Grand Barachois man facing drug trafficking charges

Drug trafficking charges have been laid in connection with an investigation in Southeastern New Brunswick. In January,  members of the New Brunswick RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit (PCRU) launched a drug trafficking investigation. Three homes were searched on February 22, by PCRU members,...

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Bedford man charged with sexual assault after date with woman in Cole Harbour
Posted 28 February 2024

Bedford man charged with sexual assault after date with woman in Cole Harbour

It was September 11 when RCMP say, the suspect and a woman met at a restaurant in the Forest Hills Parkway, after talking on Facebook Dating. The man then later drove the woman to a location in Lawrencetown, where he sexually assaulted her. Police believe there may be other victims in HRM and...

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Barrington to host senior curling provincials
Posted 28 February 2024

Barrington to host senior curling provincials

The Barrington Curling Club is getting ready to host a big tournament. The men’s and women’s senior provincial championships are coming to the area next month. Steve Stoddart with the club says there will be some big names taking part. “We have three former men’s provincial champions, as well as...

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Over half of N.S. voters satisfied with Houston government
Posted 28 February 2024

Over half of N.S. voters satisfied with Houston government

A majority of Nova Scotians are satisfied with the performance of the provincial government. According to the latest poll from Narrative Research, 52 percent of respondents are happy with the Houston government. That’s down one percentage point from November’s survey. Satisfaction is highest in...

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Early morning apartment fire in Saint John
Posted 28 February 2024

Early morning apartment fire in Saint John

No injuries after an early morning apartment fire in Saint John’s south central peninsula. Saint John police say the blaze was reported in the 200 block of Waterloo Street. The street was closed between Brunswick Drive and Golding Street for a time. According to fire officials, the blaze was...

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Health unit dealing with multiple respiratory outbreaks
Posted 28 February 2024

Health unit dealing with multiple respiratory outbreaks

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is currently dealing with four active COVID-19 outbreaks and one respiratory outbreak. Hogarth Riverview Manor has a COVID-19 outbreak on the 6th and 7th floors and an unidentified respiratory outbreak in the 5 South Orchid Resident Home Area. Pioneer Ridge...

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