by Adam RileyWARNING: This story contains details of self harm and suicide. A “perpetual state of crisis” is how the Nishnawbe Aski Nation has described the situation involving suicides by members from its communities, where over the past month, 13 people, including several youth, have ended their lives. “We...
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by CJ GoaterCity council received the city’s long-term financial overview presentation from City Manager Norm Gale and City Treasurer Kari Greaves at the January 23 council meeting, giving councillors the big picture before budget deliberations continue. The presentation was split into five sections...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Bridgewater announced on Tuesday that sometime within the past few days and for reasons unknown, an individual or individuals removed a large quantity of ribbons from hemlock trees that were marked as part of a research project. The ribbons were placed on the trees by Nova Scotia...
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A new report on a sunken vessel off Yarmouth has raised a safety concern. The ‘Atlantic Destiny’ sank in March, 2021 after an explosion that caused fire and flooding in the engine room. The Transportation Safety Board says the automatic and manual activation of the engine safety system failed to...
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by Tara ClowA request from the Anglophone East District Education Council to have the province cover legal costs to challenge Policy 713 has been turned down. Council members made the request back in November. Superintendent Randy MacLEAN presented a letter at this week’s DEC meeting that said the province...
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by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia is looking for your feedback on a proposed bear hunting season this spring. The province says bear hunting is only allowed in the fall but are considering making a five-week season in the spring. “Nova Scotia is the only province with a black bear population and no spring bear hunt,...
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It will be an exciting day in Barrington. A sod-turning ceremony for the new Recreation complex in Sherose Island is happening on Wednesday, February 7th. Warden Eddie Nickerson says the community has been waiting a long time. “I’m very excited. I think it’s going to be a momentous day for the...
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Maritime hockey fans can witness the best Canadian Hockey League players in this year’s CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Moncton. This is the first top prospects game to be held in New Brunswick since 1994 when it was known as the CHL All-Star Challenge and was played at the Moncton Coliseum. This...
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by Evan TaylorThe Lunenburg Legion located on Duke Street will begin serving as a warming centre on January 29, operating Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Throughout the trial phase, organizers aim to gather feedback on usage patterns, operational hours, and assess the overall impact of the centre...
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by Randy ThomsThe Minnesota Department of Transportation is back with its annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest. MnDOT received over 8,000 suggestions in a previous call for possible names. Fifty finalists have been selected for a public vote. The top eight vote-getters will be assigned to plows across the state....
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