by Brad PerryA man convicted of sexual assault is now being sought on a Canada-wide warrant. Mark MacKinnon is accused of breaching the conditions of statutory release, according to Saint John police. The 45-year-old man was residing at a community correctional centre in the city. MacKinnon is serving a...
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by Tara ClowCanadians continue to struggle to put food on the table for their families, due to rising costs. Ministers are meeting for a Cabinet Retreat over the next few days. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry faced questions from Reporters about food costs. Francois-Phillipe Champagne says...
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by Tim DavidsonNo change atop the standings in the SIJHL. The Sioux Lookout Bomber still hold down first place even though they lost their only game of the weekend. Sioux Lookout has 51 points after the Bombers dropped a 3-1 decision to the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The Ice Dogs won both of their games this weekend...
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by Tara ClowHarvest House Atlantic is working with Service Canada to host a second “Moving Forward Together Clinic”. The first clinic was held on November 22nd, and the second clinic is now being held with expanded services. On January 23rd, community agencies have been invited to either accompany or have...
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by CJ GoaterHighway 17 (Grand Trunk Ave) at Kennedy Rd will be undergoing emergency watermain repairs on January 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. During this time, the highway will remain open to both lanes of traffic, however, the town is advising the use of extra caution within the construction zone. To...
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by Randy ThomsAn expansion of the Sister Kennedy Centre in Fort Frances is now complete. An official unveiling took place on Saturday. Advisory Board Chair Debbie McTaggart says it provides them with an extra 3,600 square feet to work with. “The new addition has a dedicated room for exercise that doesn’t...
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by Evan TaylorIn an interview with Nova Scotia Housing Minister John Lohr, he discussed the province’s plans to build 222 new public housing units, make more land available for developers, and other ways the province is looking to address the housing crisis. “There’s no denying that there is a housing crisis...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances ends 2023 with a rise in violent crime but a drop in property crime. According to statistics released by the OPP, violent crime in Fort Frances rose 18.5 per cent over 2022. This was aided by an increase in assaults, sexual assault and other crimes against people. There were 31...
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Five meetings will be held around the county of Antigonish to go over proposed boundary changes ahead of the next municipal election. Two proposals will be presented at the meeting to shape how the county’s next municipal council will look. The public meetings will be held around the county...
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by Tara ClowThis week marks National Non-Smoking Week in Canada. The Canadian Cancer Society holds the week in January each year to educate Canadians and raise awareness about the negative health effects of smoking and to offer support to help smokers quit. According to a Canadian Community Health Survey...
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