Prepare to deflate your giant inflatable Santa and secure any Christmas decorations in your yard! Rain and strong winds are expected for Nova Scotia on Monday. In a special weather statement, Environment Canada says southerly winds could gust 70 to 80 km/h but up to 100 km/h over exposed areas....
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by Adam RileyThe United Way of Thunder Bay’s Novemburger Campaign has come and gone again, and once again has proven the city likes its burgers. With 27 participating restaurants a total of 22,415 burgers were sold. With two dollars from each burger and other donations more than $65,000 was raised. “That’s...
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by Tara ClowThe location of a Drop-In Centre for the homeless in St. Stephen was announced Friday afternoon. Neighbourhood Works Inc. is launching a 24/7 drop-in to provide essential support, and will open its doors at 7pm Friday night. A news release states, the Centre will offer a warm place for the...
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by Tara ClowMasking guidelines are changing at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton. Patients will now be required to wear a mask in the direct patient care environment. This is due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and outbreaks within the facility, affecting patients and...
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Two men have died from suspected drug use at separate homes in a small town in our province. Police say it happened in Springhill between 10:41 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Friday morning. Officers found pills, powder and drug paraphernalia at one home. The men were 31 and 35. “Street drugs often...
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by Tim DavidsonParts of northwestern Ontario can expect some snow over the next day or so. Steven Flisfeder is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and says the Kenora area is expected to see the worst of the system. “Should be getting into some snow later this afternoon, into the early evening, so right...
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by CJ GoaterThe city has announced that due to the mild and rainy weather, the outdoor rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing has been closed. The rink was open for only 4 days before warm weather forced the closure. The city says they expect colder weather conditions in the coming weeks which would allow for the...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo American anglers have been fined over $5,000 for have an over limit of walleye. Court heard that Terry Tennill of Independence, Missouri had 11 walleye over the legal limit, and Michael Williams of Sugar Creek, Missouri, caught six walleye over the legal limit. They were stopped while...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Norway House First Nation in Manitoba has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six First Nations in northwestern Ontario. Kingfisher Lake, Wapakeka, Kasabonika, Big Trout Lake, Wunnamin Lake and Wawakapewin make up the TKG Group. The communties say the five year agreement encourages...
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by CJ GoaterFive search warrants executed in the Greenstone area have resulted in five Geraldton residents being arrested and charged with numerous drug offences, and one weapon charge. The investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy. Canadian currency, as well...
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