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Mariners back in playoff spot after OT win
Posted 13 February 2024

Mariners back in playoff spot after OT win

Another tight game for the Yarmouth Mariners. They beat Valley 5-4 in overtime at Mariners Centre Monday night in front of nearly 1,100 fans. Will Chisholm scored twice, including the game winner two minutes into the extra frame. Yarmouth held a 2-0 lead early on goals by Chisholm and Jared...

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AG: Hotel purchase for health care  “highly unusual”
Posted 13 February 2024

AG: Hotel purchase for health care “highly unusual”

It’s being called a highly unusual transaction and the price tag keeps going up. Auditor General Kim Adair is raising questions over the province’s decision to spend millions to buy an unfinished hotel to convert it to a patient care facility. In total, the government spent $81 million in...

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NDP calls for relief from vehicle inspection fees
Posted 13 February 2024

NDP calls for relief from vehicle inspection fees

Nova Scotia’s NDP says with rising costs, Premier Tim Houston must give families a break. They’re calling on the Houston government to get rid of unnecessary vehicle inspections and license renewal fees. Vehicle permit renewals, the fee you pay to keep your registration up to date, can range...

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Child protection legislation gap did not exist: court
Posted 13 February 2024

Child protection legislation gap did not exist: court

New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal has ruled there was no gap in the province’s child protection legislation. The government brought forward the Child and Youth Well-Being Act to modernize part of the 40-year-old Family Services Act. But the province said an “error” meant sections of the old act...

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Nor’easter bringing 15-25cm to N.S.
Posted 13 February 2024

Nor’easter bringing 15-25cm to N.S.

Another storm just in time for Valentine’s Day. Environment Canada says the system will impact most of southern and eastern Nova Scotia and it will be windy, gusting between 60 and 80 km/h. The forecaster says it will start Tuesday afternoon in the southwestern part of the province and continue...

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Long-time Halifax mayor won’t reoffer
Posted 13 February 2024

Long-time Halifax mayor won’t reoffer

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage will not run in the next election. The 63 year-old made the announcement on Tuesday at city hall. Savage was first elected as mayor in 2012 and the next municipal vote is set for October.

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Small budget increase for Long Term Care homes in Kenora District
Posted 13 February 2024

Small budget increase for Long Term Care homes in Kenora District

Municipalities in the Kenora District are on the hook for a four percent increase in their long term care budgets. The Kenora and District Homes for the Aged presented their 2024 budget to municipal leaders over the weekend at the Kenora District Municipal Association conference. CAO Michelle...

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HRM enforcing parking ban Wednesday morning
Posted 13 February 2024

HRM enforcing parking ban Wednesday morning

You’ll have to find another spot for your vehicle tonight if you park on the street. HRM is enforcing the winter parking ban Tuesday night with another n’oreaster on the way. It will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. so the city can properly clear off streets. The city says if your vehicle is...

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Local sports for Tuesday, February 13th
Posted 13 February 2024

Local sports for Tuesday, February 13th

It’s not been a great winter for downhill skiing in Kenora, but that hasn’t stopped four youth from competing in a freestyle competition. The four took part in the 2024 Falcon Ridge Rail Jam this past weekend. Quinn Haines and Connor Smyth both had solid scores for all four runs of the...

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Dryden council passes 2024 budget
Posted 13 February 2024

Dryden council passes 2024 budget

Dryden City council has narrowly approved the 2024 budget. It contains a 6.4 percent increase in property taxes. Mayor Jack Harrison actually voted against the budget, but says it does contain a lot of capital works in 2024. “We have a very large, I think, capital program with our phase 2 and...

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