The Saint John Sea Dogs have done an admirable job so far this season, according to the team’s head coach. Heading into the holiday break, the Sea Dogs were 12th in the QMJHL standings with a total of 31 points. “It’s been a slow start, but we made some changes on how we play and operate, and as...
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The Moncton Wildcats have seen success so far this season, according to the team’s head coach. The Wildcats are currently second in the Maritimes Division behind Halifax and third overall in the Western Conference behind the Mooseheads and Baie-Comeau. “I think we had a good first 30 games. I...
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by Brad PerryYou can give your Christmas tree a second life after the holiday season is over. Officials with the Nature Conservancy of Canada suggest putting it in your backyard. Spokesperson Andrew Holland said the tree can serve many uses over the coming months. “Lean it up against your deck or just chuck...
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by Brad PerryIt has been a challenging year for food banks across New Brunswick, according to Food Depot Alimentaire. The non-profit serves food banks, community kitchens, school programs and other agencies across the province. Stephane Sirois said its members have seen a nearly 50 per cent increase in food...
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by Randy ThomsOPP say a 29-year-old injured last week in Fort Frances has now died. The person was involved in a collision involving a pedestrian on Second Street East near Portage Avenue last Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m. The person was taken to hospital for treatment at the time but died on Christmas Eve....
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by Adam RileyOntario Provincial Police have charged two people with drug trafficking after they were found in possession of approximately 73 lbs of methylenedioxymethamphetamine or MDMA earlier this month. Police were conducting a RIDE program on December 15th just before 3:00 p.m. at Sistonens Corner and...
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by Adam RileyAn argument which turned to violence Saturday has resulted in charges against a Sioux Lookout man. Ontario Provincial Police responded to a Front Street business around 2:45 a.m. for a report of a disturbance. There officers learned a verbal argument escalated when the accused, a 26 year old,...
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by Adam RileyOntario Provincial Police have now charged a 45 year old Moroccan man in connection to bomb threats made against a number of institutions in Ontario, including Coseil scholaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales. The threats were made on November 1st, which indicated bombs had been...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of International Falls will continue to pay for the services of a consultant to lobby on its behalf at the state level. The city will pay the Costin Group $2,000 a month for its services. Mayor Harley Droba says it is a good investment. “I believe in the two years we’ve had them, we...
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by Randy ThomsThe Northwest Catholic District School Board is projecting a larger deficit than previously reported. The Board is expecting to end this school year with a deficit of over $416 thousand. That is $178 thousand higher than what the board approved in June when it passed its budget. A drop in...
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