by Tim DavidsonPinecrest Home for the Aged says two units are now affected by respiratory illness outbreaks Last week there was one confirmed case of influenza in Unit 4. It has since been resolved, but five residents are currently waiting for tests to come back. An outbreak of an unknown respiratory illness...
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by Caitlin SnowKeep your warm clothes and shovels handy, winter weather is on the way, according to the Weather Network. The forecaster says, winter, which started December 21, has felt more like late fall, with southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada having one of their warmest December’s on record, due to a...
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by Tara ClowA couple is devastated after a fire destroyed their garage and vehicle and left their home extensively damaged. Riverview Fire and Rescue were called to Woodstock Avenue on December 30th, where they found the garage engulfed, and flames quickly spreading. Neighbours have come together to raise...
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by Tara ClowA new bus pass to be offered in Moncton and Riverview will make it more affordable for families to ride Codiac Transpo. The transit provider is launching a U12 pass, giving children unlimited free access for travel, when accompanied by someone over the age of 12. “By introducing the U12 pass, we...
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by Tim DavidsonGas prices really vary across northwestern Ontario. But for the most part they are going down. That’s according to Dan McTeague president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. He says wholesale prices dropped about two cents a liter to end the year. “Gas prices for oil and gas are dropping at this...
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by Randy ThomsThe MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River is looking for great things for northwestern Ontario’s mining sector in 2024. Marcus Powlowski says the abundance of minerals like lithium puts the region in a good position to benefit from the transition to a green economy. Powlowski says many countries are...
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by NewsA province-wide arrest warrant for a Windsor man. RCMP say 44-year-old John Allan Russell is wanted for breaching the conditions of his parole. He is described as 5’8, 225 lbs, with dark brown hair and green eyes. After several attempts to find Warner, police are asking the public for help....
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There will be slowdowns again at the Tusket overpass. Repair work for the bridge will continue after a break over the holidays. During the jacking of the structure, there will be shutdowns in 15 minute intervals on Highway 308. The remaining work includes concrete and curb, beam and post...
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by Randy ThomsOntario Provincial Police say it was a single-vehicle collision that led to a lengthy closure of Highway 11. A section of highway near Flanders Road was closed early Tuesday afternoon. The driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was transported to hospital for treatment of what police...
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by Caitlin SnowHigh speed internet is coming to We’koqma’q. Construction and preparation continue for the Fiber-To-The-Home expansion project that began in May. It’s through a new venture with Skye Communications in partnership with the province and Rogers Communications (Seaside). Services are expected to be...
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