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Police look for witnesses after woman struck by vehicle
Posted 2 January 2024

Police look for witnesses after woman struck by vehicle

Saint John police are appealing for witnesses to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the city’s east side. Police say a grey Jeep Wrangler turning left onto Cindy Lee Street from Bonita Street struck a woman near the intersection around 6:43 p.m. on Dec. 26. The 61-year-old woman...

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Impaired driving incidents include collision and arrests
Posted 2 January 2024

Impaired driving incidents include collision and arrests

City police had their hands full on the New Year’s weekend with seven drivers being charged. According to a release from the Thunder Bay Police Service, of those seven, six were charged with impaired operation and operation with blood alcohol concentration above 8o milligrams, while one was...

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Melillo not expecting a federal election in 2024
Posted 2 January 2024

Melillo not expecting a federal election in 2024

Don’t expect a federal election this year. That’s the feeling of Kenora MP Eric Melillo. He suggests the agreement between the NDP and Liberals is still holding strong. “It’s outside of my hands, but we’re ready for an election anytime, that’s part of the business,” states Melillo. “But with the...

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Policing costs still a big question mark in 2024
Posted 2 January 2024

Policing costs still a big question mark in 2024

Kenora city council is expected to approve it’s operating budget in the next few weeks. Mayor Andrew Poirier says they have been talking to the province about a further reduction in their policing costs, which would impact the budget. “We are looking at some additional relief.  It’s information...

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It’s a boy! First baby of 2024 arrives in Sioux Lookout
Posted 2 January 2024

It’s a boy! First baby of 2024 arrives in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout has it’s first baby of 2024. Parents Yzerman Skunk and Jolynn Bottle of Mishkeegogamang First Nation are pleased to welcome Yuri J. Grant Skunk to the world. He arrived at 2:31 a.m. on January 1st, weighing in at seven pounds, two-and-a-half ounces at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre....

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2023 marked 25 years for Property Guys
Posted 2 January 2024

2023 marked 25 years for Property Guys

Last year was a milestone year for Property Guys, a company created in Moncton that looks at real estate a little differently. The company celebrated 25 years in September of 2023. “Jeremy and I were actually business students at Crandall University and we were just starting our second semester...

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December a lot warmer and drier than usual
Posted 2 January 2024

December a lot warmer and drier than usual

Last month was much, much warmer than usual and a lot drier. The daily mean temperature in December was -4.3 Celsius. That’s almost 10 degrees above our average of -14.1 degrees. Not surprisingly there were a couple of temperature records set, including a high of 4 degrees on Christmas Eve. The...

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Man facing assault and robbery charges after attempting to steal jewelry
Posted 2 January 2024

Man facing assault and robbery charges after attempting to steal jewelry

A man is facing several charges after attempting to steal jewelry in Sambro. Police say it was around 7am on December 31, in the area of Martins Point Rd. The suspect met a man known to him, in order to buy jewelry. He then threatened the victim, hit him with what his believed to be a firearm,...

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December a lot warmer and drier than usual
Posted 2 January 2024

December a lot warmer and drier than usual

Last month was much, much warmer than usual and a lot drier. The daily mean temperature in in Dryden in December was -4.6 Celsius. That’s almost 10 degrees above our average of -14.5 degrees. In terms of precipitation, we got almost a half of what we usually with 14.2 millimeters falling in the...

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Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe soaking in PWHL experience
Posted 2 January 2024

Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe soaking in PWHL experience

Several Nova Scotians were part of hockey history. The puck dropped on the PWHL’s first ever game on New Year’s Day in Toronto. Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe plays defense for Toronto, and says it was a surreal moment. “It was a moment I’ll never forget. To see how excited everyone was, and all the...

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