by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is sitting in pretty good financial shape, despite a downturn in markets in 2022. A draft of the city’s audited financial statements was recently presented. Cathy Nelson from MNP says overall, the city has assets of over $70 million. “So we have net financial assets once we...
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by Brad PerryThe Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation has a new president and CEO. Vice-president Shannon Hunter will move into her new role as of April 1. She will replace current president and CEO Jamie Gallagher, who is returning to the private sector. “Our community has tremendous passion and...
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by Tara ClowMore proposed housing for the Town of Riverview. Planner Kirk Brewer presented a rezoning application to Town Council this week for the corner of Pine Glen and Whitepine Roads, on the former site of Public Works. “The town has been looking for a purchaser for the property for redevelopment for...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg Town Council voted unanimously to seek further information on any tax implications for residents from the potential development options for Blockhouse Hill at their latest meeting. Subsequently, they decided to delay voting on declaring the land surplus until that information was...
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by Adam RileyA fundraiser to support biking programs in Pikangikum First Nation is back following a four year hiatus. The 110km trek will begin on Thursday and will see cyclists from the community and other organizations in the region participate. Justin Mabdalena is one of those taking on the challenge and...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick saw a decrease in COVID-19 and influenza deaths during the second week of January, according to Public Health data. The latest Respiratory Watch report showed there were five deaths — two due to COVID and three due to influenza — between Jan. 7 and 13. All of the deaths involved...
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by Brad PerryResidents in Saint Andrews are continuing their push to replace the aging Passamaquoddy Lodge. A volunteer committee has been working tirelessly on a replacement project for the past five years. But they say their efforts have been stalled by the provincial government, which has yet to approve...
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The upcoming sailing season for the Yarmouth to Maine ferry will run longer and make more crossings. The first trip over to Bar Harbour is set for May 17 and the season will wrap up on October 15. Nearly 39,000 passengers hopped on the ferry last year, which was up compared to previous years....
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by Brad PerryAfter nearly a year of play, New Brunswick’s largest Chase the Ace jackpot has been won. The draw in northern community of Petit-Rocher, which reached more than $8.2 million, went on Tuesday night. The lucky winners drew the ace of hearts from the five remaining cards. Tickets were sold in the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Northwestern Health Unit says there’s been an increase in a couple of bacterial infections in Manitoba. It points out that increases the risk here in northwestern Ontario due to frequent travel between our two regions. The infections are Invasive Meningococcal Disease or IMD, and Invasive...
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