Expect more delays at the Canso Causeway as maintenance work continues on the swing bridge. Friday, January 19th, there will be two 15-minute closures at 9:00 a.m. and at 10 a.m. Then on the weekend, there will be a couple of 2-hour closures that will mean no crossings of the causeway: The first...
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by Caitlin SnowAs of January 18, you can now nominate someone who you believe deserves heroic recognition. “Each year, there are countless situations where heroic Nova Scotians selflessly help those in need, often in dangerous circumstances, putting their own personal safety at risk,” said Premier Tim Houston....
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by Caitlin SnowWith the cost of living becoming a burden for many, a new survey by the Behavioral Sciences department at Yorkville University, shows financial stress to be extremely concerning for the mental health of Canadians. Of the 1800 surveyed, 84 per cent believe financial pressure to be greatly...
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An odd one for the Yarmouth Mariners. Their game in Truro last night was suspended after 20 minutes of play, with the Bearcats leading 2-0. It was due to ice issues at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. The game will resume at a later date. Yarmouth returns home to face Pictou County tomorrow...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce is disappointed there won’t be an extension to the the deadline to repay emergency pandemic loans for small businesses. Tomorrow is the last day to pay back the CEBA loan. Andy Scribilio president of the local chamber says they lobbied the federal...
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by Adam RileyExpect temporary road closures or other minor disruptions including increased noise levels in the downtown area today and tomorrow. This as Public Works removes snowbanks which have built up over the past little while. Motorists and pedestrians travelling in the area are asked to use extreme...
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A 22-year old man has been charged after an investigation into the Barrington Lake wildfire. Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County is facing 3 charges in May’s wildfire, which burned over 23,000 hectares. He’s charged under the Forests Act with lighting a fire on privately owned...
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by Brad PerryFormer nine-term member of Parliament Carolyn Bennett has taken on a new role. She has been appointed Canada’s next ambassador to Denmark, the prime minister announced on Wednesday. “Carolyn Bennett has dedicated her entire life to community and service,” Trudeau was quoted in a news release....
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A couple of school cancellations from the Strait Regional Centre for Education for Thursday, January 18, 2024: Classes at Pleasant Bay School and Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy are cancelled due to predicted deteriorating weather.
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by Brad PerryThe Opposition Liberals in New Brunswick are pressing the government to take action in six key areas. They released a report Wednesday highlighting 106 recommendations from a series of recent roundtables. “In short, our team is listening. We are bringing people together who are on the front...
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