The province is committed to a solution for the Gates Lane Bridge. The century-old single-lane bridge in Weymouth closed suddenly earlier this month for safety reasons. The closure has added at least 15 minutes of travel time for some in the community, about 150 people attended a public meeting...
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by Brad PerryCanada is placing a temporary two-year cap on new international student permits, officials announced Monday. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said about 364,000 student visas are expected to be approved this year, down around 35 per cent compared to last year. Miller said the temporary cap will...
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The Saint John Police Force (SJPF) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect in connection with a break-and-enter investigation. Officers say on Thursday, December 7, shortly after 5 p.m., someone broke into an apartment building on Lower Cove Loop. After gaining entry into the...
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A Halifax filmmaker will soon find out if he’s nominated for another Oscar. Last month the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Ben Proudfoot’s The Last Repair Shop was shortlisted in the Documentary Short Film category. Proudfoot received his first Oscar nomination in 2020...
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by Evan TaylorOn Sunday the Chester Fire Department responded to a small electrical fire that broke out at the Kiwi Cafe in downtown Chester. Fortunately, they arrived shortly after receiving the call and were able to prevent the fire from spreading and causing further damage. The Cafe has since posted to its...
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by Tara ClowThe federal government is taking steps to crack down on auto theft. A summit is planned in Ottawa on February 8th. “The scale of the issue around auto theft requires a coordination between all governments, federal, provincial and municipal police forces, Border Service officers, auto...
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by Tim DavidsonFour members of Kenora City Council and a staff member are in Toronto this week for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. Mayor Andrew Poirier, councilor’s Bob Bernie, Barb Manson and Kelsie Van Belleghem along with the city’s CAO Kyle Attanasio are attending the three day...
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by Tim DavidsonDryden City council is meeting tonight and the 2024 budget is expected to be passed. Council held budget talks over from late last year. At that time, Dryden council was looking at a 6.57 percent increase. Council wanted to see if there are any areas that could be cut to bring down the budget...
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by Adam RileyThis week officials from municipalities from across Ontario are in Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. The event provides an opportunity for municipal leaders a chance to meet with each other and with provincial officials, including cabinet ministers. Thunder...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking to identify suspects in an ongoing mischief investigation in the south end. Police said several people damaged a vehicle parked on Harding Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Dec. 29. Video surveillance appears to show three individuals smashing the windows of an...
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