by Randy ThomsEmo’s Knox United Church will feed 150 people at its community Christmas dinner. The event takes place tomorrow, but pre-registration was required. Joyce Meyers, one of the organizers, says it has become very popular. “This is our fourth year. We started it when Covid hit, so we decided to have...
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RCMP have charged two youths with first-degree murder in PEI. Police investigating a missing person case arrested the pair this week after discovering human remains in the Milltown Cross area. One of the accused will appear in court on Dec. 27th and the other on Jan. 18th. A publication ban has...
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by Adam RileyFollowing a breakdown in talks on December 14th, members of the Amalgamated Transit Union have voted 99 percent in support of strike action. A post to the union’s website states negotiations with the City of Thunder Bay had been on going since just before the previous Collective Agreement...
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Fueling up the sleigh in Nova Scotia will cost more as you head out to deliver gifts over the holidays. The Utility and Review Board has increased gasoline and diesel prices in its weekly adjustment. Self-serve regular gas has risen 4.9 cents a litre to a minimum of $1.54. Diesel has jumped 3...
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Provincial government offices in CBRM, and Victoria, Inverness and Richmond counties are closed Friday due to weather conditions. Offices in all other counties are open. Decisions regarding court operations are made on a case-by-case basis, so check with your lawyer or contact the courthouse to...
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by Tara ClowThe Grinch stole Christmas for motorists. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight on Thursday. The maximum cost for regular self-serve increased as expected, by 3.0 cents a litre. Diesel is also up 1.9 cents, and furnace oil rose by 2.0 cents. New Brunswickers...
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by Randy ThomsA 31-year-old man from Rainy River has been charged with stunt driving. OPP says a vehicle was spotted by police doing a burn-out near Broadway Avenue in Rainy River at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The vehicle then swerved through an intersection when the brake was released. Police quickly...
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by Tara ClowIt was a cold night for over 14, 000 New Brunswickers. They are the remaining NB Power customers left without electricity after a wind and rain storm four days ago. MLA for Fundy The Isles and Saint John West Andrea Anderson-Mason was getting a bit excited last night though. According to posts...
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by Randy ThomsA northeastern Ontario man is facing charges after the discovery of illegal cigarettes in Fort Frances. Police stopped a vehicle Thursday night just before 11 p.m. on Second Street East initially for a traffic infraction. During the stop, police found 200 unmarked smokes and an unspecific amount...
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by Randy ThomsThe Canadian Mental Health Association’s Fort Frances branch wants to ensure no one is lonely this holiday season. It is throwing the doors open at its Portage Avenue office for people to gather with others. Director of Services Pauline Hyatt says they are calling it Christmas Together. “We’re...
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