The closure of Riverside Lobster in Meteghan is being felt across the region. The Municipality of Clare reacting to this week’s news that the facility will be closed permanently. Speaking on behalf of the municipality, communications officer Anique Dugas says the closure is unfortunate....
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by Caitlin SnowWith concerns running high, there will be another public meeting at a later date, on the pallet shelters coming to Lower Sackville. Jim Gunn from Beacon House says it’s to ‘constructively address’ and ease the level of concerns from community members. The Beacon House is a 24-bed shelter, open...
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A chance to be active in your community on Heritage Day. The Yarmouth County Community Health Board and Yarmouth Recreation will host a wellness walk Monday at 10 a.m. Organizer Tony Dorrian says it will start in Hebron. “We’ll start in the Maple Grove parking lot, and we’ll take advantage of...
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by Randy ThomsCommunity Living Fort Frances and District and the Fort Frances Lakers are joining forces for a weekend event. They are hosting a family-free event on Sunday at the East End Hall. Community Living’s manager, Robyn Melville, says it was an idea that came from a fellow staff member. “Our passport...
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by Caitlin SnowA collision in the valley has left three children with serious injuries. RCMP say it was Thursday night on Shore Rd when a Hyundai Elantra ended up in the ditch. An 11-year-old was airlifted to hospital and two other children, 4 and 9 years-old were taken by ambulance. The driver, a 37-year-old...
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The Mariners have three big divisional games this long weekend. It starts Friday night at home against Amherst, then they’ll visit Truro Saturday. Yarmouth will round out the weekend with a Monday afternoon Heritage Day game against Pictou County at Mariners Centre. Things are very close in the...
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A crash closed a section of road in Digby County. Highway 1 was shut down between the Meteghan and Salmon River Connectors for most of the morning. The Department of Public Works says closure began just after 2:30 a.m. The road re-opened before 10 a.m. No word on injuries or how many vehicles...
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by Adam RileyFree fishing is here once again this long weekend. It is one of four times of the year where the Ontario government lifts the requirement of a licence to Canadian residents who wish to fish in provincial waters. Officials say these opportunities serve as a reminder of the value of the...
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by Brad PerrySome transit users in Greater Moncton will see some changes starting on Sunday, Feb. 18. Codiac Transpo said it is making some adjustments to improve efficiency and availability. The 51 Green Line’s weekday schedule will see changes to reduce wait times during the day and afternoon peak. There...
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Highway 1 in Meteghan is closed between Exits 31 and 32 due to a motor vehicle collision. RCMP say traffic is being detoured. Please avoid Hwy 1 if possible.
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