by Brad PerrySix people have been displaced after a fire damaged a two-storey building in Saint John’s old north end. Fire crews were called to the two-unit building on Kennedy Place shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Platoon Chief Craig Melvin. “On arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire coming...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there will be no extension on the deadline to repay emergency pandemic loans for small businesses. He made the comments during a Chamber of Commerce event in Montreal on Tuesday. It’s a tough blow for many in the restaurant or tourism business, with some still...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit has announced its community vaccine clinic is closing for the season. The clinic’s last day is January 17 and it will be open for its final day from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The clinic is still accepting walk-ins but appointments are prioritized for...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is fighting back against crime by investing more than $6 million in crime prevention initiatives. The money is coming through forfeited assets following criminal prosecutions and will be used to support 23 projects by law enforcement agencies and community partners. “We’re...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Provincial Police has arrested and charged two individuals following a motor vehicle collision. On the morning of January 15, members of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 599. There were no injuries reported as a result of the collision. Through...
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by Brad PerryA big milestone has been reached for the Market Wharf and Market Square rehabilitation in Saint Andrews. Council voted unanimously on Monday to move ahead with the hybrid infill and steel pile wharf option. It was one of five options that were being considered by council and the community for...
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For the first time in 15 years, SAERC has a girls hockey team. They’ll play their first game Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. against Dalbrae at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. The school combined with East Antigonish Education Centre to form the squad. Head Coach Lance Hawley says there’s a lot of...
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by Adam RileyPost holiday bills definitely will not be an issue for a Greenstone area resident after winning the $250,000 top prize in an OLG scratch ticket. Judy Desmoulin had purchased the ticket at Y.N.T Variety in Longlac says she was playing the Instant Red Hot 10X to relax. “I was playing the game at...
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by Randy ThomsThe World Health Organization says COVID is still a global health threat. The positivity rate ranges from six to 10 per cent, but the WHO says those statistics are from only countries still tracking and reporting COVID. In Canada, Public Health Canada indicates over 10 thousand reported cases...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is investing more than $1.7 million to help combat hate-motivated crimes across the province. The funding will be delivered over two years through the Safer and Vital Communities Grant program as part of the province’s plan to promote safe and inclusive communities. “Acts...
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