by Caitlin SnowNew projects and programs are in the works to increase beef production in Nova Scotia. The province will invest more than $950,000 over two years to support the initiative, in a business that they say generated an income of $33.5 million dollars in 2023, as of September. The government is...
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by Adam RileyInter-agency cooperation and working smoke alarms is being credited with a quick response with no injuries to a fire this week on Thiel Road. The blaze broke out at a home on the north side of the road late Monday afternoon, just within the jurisdiction of the Oxdrift Fire Team. When crews...
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by Randy ThomsMayor Andrew Hallikas heads a Fort Frances council delegation to this year’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto. Councillors Wendy Brunetta and John McTaggart and interim Chief Administrative Officer Travis Rob will join him. They will have four meetings with provincial...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit is dealing with three gastrointestinal outbreaks. A decrease of two from earlier in the week. The current outbreaks are all located at Hogarth Riverview Manor in the following areas: 1st Floor – Birch Grove Resident Home Area 2 South Blue Bell Resident Home...
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by Adam RileyAn officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service has had his appeal against a conviction of neglect of duty and discreditable conduct dismissed. It stems from a July 2022 decision in relation to the investigation into the death of Stacey DeBungee, a Rainy River First Nations man, whose body was...
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by Adam RileyThe numbers aren’t all in just yet, but officials with Tourism Thunder Bay say 2023 was a solid year. Manager Paul Pepe says hotel occupancy percentage was in the mid eighties for part of the summer, however, he notes there were changes with some hotels beginning to cater more towards longer...
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by Caitlin SnowPolice are investigating a robbery at Shoppers Drug Mart in Tacoma, Wednesday night. Police say it was around 11:45pm when a man entered the store and broke into a locked cabinet that had perfume in it. The suspect then assaulted an employee when they approached him, before running away with the...
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The YMCA of Greater Saint John is celebrating 170 years of service to the community with a name change. It is being rebranded to the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick, officials announced during a news conference on Thursday. “This change is not just about a name; it signifies the beginning of...
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by Evan TaylorThe final report on the potential development of Blockhouse Hill is complete after over two years of hard work from various parties including the town, architects from MacKay Lyons Apple along with input from the community. Council will be presented with the final report at the January 23...
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by Brad PerryEight First Nation communities are partnering with NB Power and Natural Forces on a wind project near Sussex. The Neweg Energy Project is the first initiative under the Renewables Expressions of Interest issued by the utility in 2023. “For the Mi’gmaq, as stewards of our land, sustainable energy...
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