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Canadian mark the 4th anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752
Posted 9 January 2024

Canadian mark the 4th anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752

Vigils have been happening across the country to mark the fourth anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 Fifty-five Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents were among the 176 people killed when the Islamic Republic of Iran shot down the aircraft over Tehran...

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WREN conducting cell-service survey
Posted 9 January 2024

WREN conducting cell-service survey

A local organization is documenting cell coverage issues in the Tri-Counties. The Western Regional Enterprise Network has a survey out, asking residents to report their specific problems in getting connected. Angelique LeBlanc with the WREN says having cell service is critical. “A lot of people...

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Mix of messy weather on the way to N.B.
Posted 9 January 2024

Mix of messy weather on the way to N.B.

Environment Canada pulled out the warnings this morning in advance of tomorrow’s weather wallop. This latest system is expected to begin early Wednesday morning and wrap up in the afternoon. Areas including Saint John and County, Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County are under wind, snowfall...

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Warrant issued for arrest of Saint John man
Posted 9 January 2024

Warrant issued for arrest of Saint John man

The public’s help is needed to locate a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Saint John Police issued a warrant for the arrest of 39-year-old Phillip Salt for breaching the conditions of statutory release. He was residing at a residence in West Saint John. Salt is described as 5’9”, 178 lbs,...

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Province responds to Saint John tent encampment death
Posted 9 January 2024

Province responds to Saint John tent encampment death

There was space available at an out-of-the-cold shelter the night of a fatal tent encampment fire in Saint John, according to the province. The Department of Social Development provided a statement Monday in response to a request for an interview with Minister Jill Green. “It is a tragedy that a...

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RCMP seek public’s help after Moncton break-in
Posted 9 January 2024

RCMP seek public’s help after Moncton break-in

RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance following a break-and-enter at a Moncton business. Police stated the incident occurred at a business on Rooney Crescent around 4:30 a.m. on December 20. Investigators say the suspect used a stolen vehicle to ram the gate of a fenced compound and then fled...

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Class-action launched over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Posted 9 January 2024

Class-action launched over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in Canada amid a cantaloupe salmonella outbreak. Canadian and U.S. health officials continue to investigate the outbreak of salmonella infections. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has said the likely source is Malichita and Rudy-brand...

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Broncos fall to Mountain Iron-Buhl
Posted 9 January 2024

Broncos fall to Mountain Iron-Buhl

The International Falls Broncos girls varsity basketball team lost Monday night to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers 98-44. It is the Broncos second straight loss, dropping their record to 2-7. The junior varsity team also lost to Mountain Iron-Buhl 69-29. The junior high team lost 63-8. On the...

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City takes step towards red light camera program
Posted 9 January 2024

City takes step towards red light camera program

City council has directed administration to review the options available to implement a red light camera program following a request from Councillor Michael Zussino. The camera program was brought to the table at the previous council but ultimately failed. “Back in 2021, we were presented with...

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City Manager Norm Gale set to retire
Posted 9 January 2024

City Manager Norm Gale set to retire

City Manager Norm Gale has announced that he is retiring at the end of June 2024, ending the longest tenure of any City Manager for the City of Thunder Bay with over eight years spent in the role. Gale first became city manager on an interim basis in October of 2015 before moving into the role...

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