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Newly elected Kinew most popular Premier: Angus Reid
Posted 4 December 2023

Newly elected Kinew most popular Premier: Angus Reid

The December 2023 Premier approval poll conducted by Angus Reid shows a complete turnaround in Manitoba, with Wab Kinew leading the country at 57 percent approval. Kinew was elected on October 3rd, defeating former Premier Heather Stephanson, and his numbers appear to show an extended honeymoon...

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TPBS reports multiple recent assaults
Posted 4 December 2023

TPBS reports multiple recent assaults

The Thunder Bay Police Service has released updates on three assaults that occurred between December 1-4. December 1, 2023: Axe Assault A 45-year-old male was taken to hospital by EMS after being struck with an axe during an altercation on North Cumberland Street on the evening of December 1....

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More than 1,900 turkeys collected during annual tradition
Posted 4 December 2023

More than 1,900 turkeys collected during annual tradition

The Sue Stultz and Moncton Firefighters Turkey Drive has fallen short of its goal this year. A total of 1,912 turkeys were raised out of the 3,979 organizers said were needed this year. The annual fundraiser collects turkeys for families in need throughout Greater Moncton. If you missed out on...

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‘No one should be sleeping outside’ says NDP as they call for action on housing
Posted 4 December 2023

‘No one should be sleeping outside’ says NDP as they call for action on housing

The NDP says no one should be sleeping outside with freezing temperatures and significant snowfall. The opposition party says it was reported last week a resident died in a tent encampment in Dartmouth and now that we have had our first winter storm, leader Claudia Chender says emergency...

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Golf charity for prostate cancer awareness a success
Posted 4 December 2023

Golf charity for prostate cancer awareness a success

The Escape the Ace for Prostate charity event put on by Under Par Golf & Academy in Saint John was a huge success. Co-owner Colin MacKenzie and staff member Brady Soucy had 72 hours to record a hole-in-one. After 2,223 shots and destroying seven pairs of golf gloves, Brady eventually did...

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Mariners win big in the Valley
Posted 4 December 2023

Mariners win big in the Valley

The Yarmouth Mariners had an offensive outburst in the Valley. They beat the Wildcats 9-6 Sunday afternoon for their 5th win in 6 games. They were led by Jerome Gilbert, who had a hat-trick and 6 points. The Mariners are back home this weekend for 2 games, Amherst on Friday and the Wildcats...

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Update: First major NS snowfall leaves around 10,000 without power
Posted 4 December 2023

Update: First major NS snowfall leaves around 10,000 without power

Update 1: 40 p.m. The power outage in Hubbards has been resolved, and there are now around 4,000 customers without power across Nova Scotia, with the majority located in the Noel Shore Rawdon area. The first major snowstorm to hit mainland Nova Scotia this winter has caused power outages for...

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Three facing firearms charges after incident in Halifax
Posted 4 December 2023

Three facing firearms charges after incident in Halifax

Three people are facing firearms charges after an incident in downtown Halifax over the weekend. Police say it was Saturday, around 8:30am when they responded to a report of an impaired driver on Barrington Street. The suspect vehicle pulled into a parking lot with two flat tires and the...

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Local sports for Monday, December 4th
Posted 4 December 2023

Local sports for Monday, December 4th

The Sioux Lookout Bombers have regained the lead in the SIJHL standings after sweeping the Fort Frances Lakers over the weekend. The Bombers earned a 3-2 win in overtime Saturday following a 4-3 win on Saturday. Sioux Lookout now has 36 points, one point up on the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The Ice...

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No Canada Post Service in Bridgewater
Posted 4 December 2023

No Canada Post Service in Bridgewater

Bridgewater has been placed under a red-service notice by Canada Post for Monday, December 3, due to snowfall. That means no mail will be delivered or picked up within the community until the red service notice is lifted. All of Nova Scotia was placed under a yellow service notice early Monday...

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