by Tim DavidsonThe 33rd annual Miracle Marathon for the Salvation Army in Kenora was another big success. During the 13 hour radio marathon $33,593 was raised. That’s $10,000 more than last year. On top of that, 3,835 of toys and non-perishable food items were donated for Christmas Hampers. That’s about a...
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by Caitlin SnowWith many struggling to pay for groceries, the province is always looking at ways to ease the pressure, according to Minister of Community Services Trevor Boudreau. He says the province committed to $5 million for food banks over the past year. “As a department, we’ve also recognized building...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Lunenburg will be hosting a presentation this week where residents will be able to get their first look at the new Harbour View Haven. A mockup image has already been posted online, but at the presentation scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m., more fulsome details will...
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by Tara ClowSt. George’s Anglican Church is once again helping the less fortunate this winter. Last year, it provided over 2000 meals, 200 showers and 150 loads of laundry per month, through an Outreach program. They’re now looking for cans of coffee, orange and apple juice and monetary donations to support...
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The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame has inducted its 2023 class. The 4 athletes enshrined on the weekend at a sold-out event in Halifax were Stanley Cup and Calder Cup winner Joe DiPenta, 3-time NAIG Gold Medalist and 2006 Open World Taekwondo champion Sara-Lynne Knockwood, former Canadian...
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by Evan TaylorMahone Bay, NS – The anticipated community cycling event, Light Cycle, is set to return for its second year on the South Shore. Originating in Bridgewater last year, the event drew 40 participants of all ages, lighting up the streets with bike lights and festive twinkle lights powered by battery...
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by Tara ClowRCMP is trying to determine if there are other victims in an ongoing investigation into online exploitation. An investigation began in March 2023, after the RCMP received information from the Roussillon Intermunicipal Board of Police in Quebec. So far, all of the victims are from Quebec but they...
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by Caitlin SnowMerriam-Webster dictionary has declared its 2023 word of the year is… ‘authentic.’ The dictionary says the word, ‘authentic’ often has a high-volume look up but saw a substantial increase in 2023 with AI, celebrity culture, identity and social media all playing a part. A synonym of ‘real’ or...
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by Brad PerryTwo Maritime MPs are calling for an emergency intervention from the federal transport minister over the Saint John-Digby ferry. West Nova Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont and Saint John-Rothesay Liberal MP Wayne Long wrote a joint letter to Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez on Friday. The MPs...
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Under Par Golf & Academy has announced the largest indoor golf fundraiser in Canada. Co-owner Colin MacKenzie teamed up with staff member Brady Soucy to establish the Ace Escape for Prostate. Starting this Tuesday and ending Thursday, the 72-hour online event, livestreamed from Under Par...
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