by Caitlin SnowThe province is spending about $1 million to help get trades people into the workforce, faster, and work in Nova Scotia. “We’ve taken bold action and made significant investments to help increase and preserve affordable housing in Nova Scotia,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora has embarked on a micro-transit study. City clerk Heather Pihulak says they want to find out if there are feasible alternatives they can use other than a conventional transit system. “We want to make sure we find solutions that are specific to our community,” stresses Pihulak....
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by Caitlin SnowThere is a police presence on John Parr Drive in Halifax. They are searching a home as part of an ongoing investigation. More information to come. Traffic Advisory: @HfxRegPolice is on scene conducting a search of a residence in the area of the 3500 block of John Parr Drive in relation to an...
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by Tim DavidsonA good start to the new year for the Kenora U18 AAA Thistles. The Thistles edged the Winnipeg Thrashers 3-2 Wednesday night at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centers. Jackson Tucker scored all three goals for the Thistles with the game winner in overtime. Tucker is from Fort Frances. The...
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by Tim DavidsonTime is running out to get your nominations in for the Kenora District Chamber of Commerce’s business awards. Friday is the last day to nominate a business or person in one of the six categories. Chamber president Andy Scribilo say they already have over 100 nominations in. “Write as much in...
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The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia says dementia is a growing issue in the province, but there is hope. It says the number of people living with dementia will increase by 87 per cent by 2050. January is Alzheimer Awareness Month, and the society is getting the word out about 10 evidence-based...
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by Adam RileyOntario’s police watchdog has begun an investigation into the death of a woman early Saturday morning. Initial details released by the Special Investigation’s Unit states around 2:00 a.m. December 30th, 2023 city police received a 911 call for a domestic disturbance at a Ray Boulevard home....
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by Adam RileyTwo officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service are being credited with reacting quickly to save the life of a man, suspected of overdosing, after colliding with a parked vehicle. Police were called to a suspected impaired driving incident at the intersection of Brunswick Street North and...
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by Tara ClowA busy morning for Saint John firefighters. The fire broke out in a building on St. John Street on the Lower West side. According to a social media post, firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames inside a large three-storey apartment building. All of the residents were evacuated safely. No...
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by Tara ClowHorrifying, that’s how New Brunswick’s Green Party leader describes the current situation in the province’s emergency departments. David Coon says ER wait times have been dangerously long since he was elected in 2014. “It’s the results of a decade of neglect because these problems were evident...
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