by Randy ThomsOPP have laid more charges related to the theft of mail from the post office in Fort Frances last month. Police say a 59-year-old man from LaVallee Township is facing two related charges – possession of article stolen from mail and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Canada....
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by Caitlin SnowRCMP are looking for information after more than $60,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a pawn shop on Cole Harbour Rd. RCMP say it was Friday night when a man walked into the shop near John Stewart Drive. He smashed the jewelry display cases with a hammer then ran away with the goods. There...
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by Caitlin SnowGuitars and artwork valued at over $10,000 were stolen out of a garage in the valley. RCMP it was Janurary 3rd in Tupperville, when two custom-made guitars as well as a painting by local Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy were taken from a home. RCMP ask if anyone has information to contact them or...
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by Randy ThomsAn 84-year-old resident of Atikokan has been charged with stunt driving. OPP says the motorist was caught doing 142 kilometres an hour on Highway 11 near Atikokan early Saturday morning. The driver also lost his driver’s license for 30 days and had his vehicle impounded for two weeks. The person...
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by Randy ThomsDentists could be under pressure with the introduction of the national dental care program. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is warning of the need for provincial support as part of a submission to the pre-budget hearings taking place across the province. Dr. Christina Heidinger, the chair...
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A weekend split at home for the Yarmouth Mariners. They started with a 3-2 comeback win over Pictou County on Friday night. Yarmouth fell behind 2-0 before rallying to get the victory, Jerome Nadeau had the winner in the 3rd. The Mariners lost a tight 4-2 game to league-leading Summerside on...
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by Tim DavidsonThe ice road season is officially underway on Lake of the Woods. The ice road to Windigo Island was officially opened last week. Up until now, the ice was not thick enough to travel on. Leonard Boucha who maintains the ice road says the maximum weight right now is 10,000 pounds. (File photo) He...
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New data shows the need for help to make ends meet is growing. A freedom of information request from the NDP reveals applications for a program that funds community food initiatives quadrupled last year with 129 submissions. According to the party, many of the applications to the Community Food...
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by Caitlin SnowCommunity members are working hard to keep the Centennial Pool, located in Halifax’s peninsula, around for a long time. Representing the Save the Centennial Pool Committee, Trevor Brumwell spoke in front of the Community Planning and Economic Development Committee last week. He was one of...
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Saint John police have arrested a 16-year-old for damage caused at six locations in Saint John’s north end. On Sunday, officers received reports of damage to windows at three buildings and five vehicles at six different locations. Investigators said the damage was believed to be caused by a BB...
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