by Randy ThomsBeer will be sold in convenience stores in Ontario. The province plans to allow sales in the smaller stores beginning in 2026. It will also expand sales at grocery and big box stores. Premier Doug Ford says it allows for more choice, more convenience and more time, and follows similar practices...
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by Tim DavidsonOntario’s Independent Electrical System Operator say there are about 29,000 homes in northwestern Ontario that could take advantage of their latest campaign. The IESO is making heat pumps available if your home runs on electric heat and you qualify based on income. Carrie Aloussis is a Senior...
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by Evan TaylorIn a historic move to combat gender-based violence, the federal government has committed $18.3 million over the next four years to support Nova Scotia’s efforts. The funding agreement, inked on December 14, is part of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, a 10-year...
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More roads and highways across the province will be improved and made safer for Nova Scotians with increased investment by the government. The provinces five year plan includes major highway and road projects, repaving, major bridge replacements, maintenance and other infrastructure work. “We’re...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswick watchdog found a lack of documented evidence to back up Public Health recommendations made during the pandemic. That was one of the major findings in the latest report from Auditor General Paul Martin looking into the province’s pandemic response. Martin said his office selected...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province’s police watch dog is investigating a person’s arrest that resulted in a broken nose. SiRT says it was December 3 when Halifax police responded to a break and enter. There were two stolen vehicles on scene, one attempted to hit the police car, which resulted in a dangerous...
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The puck is set to drop on a big high-school hockey tournament. The 2023 Timber Cup is at Mariners Centre Friday to Sunday. 10 teams will be competing, the event is hosted by the defending champion Par-en-Bas Sharks, and the Yarmouth High Vikings. Sharks Head Coach Julien Boudreau says it will...
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by Caitlin SnowNew Year’s Eve celebrations this year in Halifax is going to look a little different. The Halifax Regional Municipality says for the first time ever, the event will take place at the Emera Oval at the Halifax Commons, instead of Grand Parade. Music begins at 11pm with Music Nova Scotia 2023...
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by Tara ClowHelp is needed to identify an individual involved in an armed robbery at a business. At around 9 pm on November 25th, RCMP says an armed man went into a John Street business and demanded money from the cashier. They then fled with cash and cigarettes. The individual is described as being a man...
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We could see a hike in home prices by the end of next year. According to a new Royal LePage Market Survey, in Halifax, the total price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 3% to nearly $522, 000. The median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise...
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