by Caitlin SnowThe province is focused on getting more housing constructed as the homelessness situation remains out of control. Premier Tim Houston says it’s heartbreaking to see people living rough, but the government is limited in how much they can do. “No Nova Scotian likes to see somebody living rough,...
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by Randy ThomsFrustration is being expressed by the provincial NDP and truckers over the lack of a response from the Ministry of Transportation regarding their concerns about trucking and road safety. Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois spoke to ministry officials in the spring about issues such as...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is investing more than $300 million over three years to help people launch careers as personal support workers. As part of the province’s Your Health Plan, Ontario is continuing to increase the amount of direct care provided to long-term care home residents to ensure...
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by Randy ThomsThe cost of finding privately owned underground infrastructure may soon disappear. The province is proposing legislation prohibiting such fees to locate things like gas, water and telecommunication lines. The location of public utilities is currently free of charge through Ontario One Call. “We...
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The Doironville Christmas display will be on the road for this year’s KV Santa Claus parade. The famous west Saint John tradition will be in a moving parade for the first time. Minions were painted on the float, thanks to school children from the area. Marc Doiron of Doiron Sports Excellence...
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by Randy ThomsThe Northwestern Health Unit continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary. An open house takes place at its Fort Frances office tomorrow morning. Spokesperson Jon Begg says it is an opportunity to meet with staff and learn what the health unit has done and the programs it offers. “You have a...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Provincial Police in Nipigon have laid charges following a report of a stolen motor vehicle. On the morning of November 22, the OPP received a report of a vehicle that was stolen in the Niagara region. Further investigation indicated that the driver of the motor vehicle had been...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial NDP is pushing to get all forms of birth control covered through OHIP for everyone in the province. A motion will be voted on next week. Currently, birth control is covered only for those under 25. Leader Marit Stiles would like to follow in the footsteps of B.C., which now covers...
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by Brad PerryResidents in the Municipal District of St. Stephen will see their tax rates go up in the new year. Councillors approved the municipality’s $13.4-million general operating budget on Wednesday. That is an increase of 7.6 per cent or more than $950,000 over the 2023 budget. Those living within town...
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by Brad PerryQuispamsis council has voted to keep the town’s property tax rate unchanged in 2024. Councillors adopted the municipality’s roughly $34-million budget during their meeting Tuesday night. Despite a 12 per cent assessment growth, council voted to keep the tax rate at $1.2777 per $100 of...
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