by Adam RileyIn the spirit of the season a special concert is being held Friday by the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra in support of the Regional Food Distribution Association. Executive Director Ryleigh Dupuis says the show taking place at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium features guest performers from...
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by Evan TaylorChester, NS – November 23, 2023 – The Chester Fire Services Committee has announced the selection of Acre Architects, based in Halifax, NS, for the development of conceptual designs and cost estimates for the new Chester Fire Hall/Station. Stephen Kopp, Partner at Acre Architects, expressed...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is investing $5.9 million in nine new projects that will integrate hydrogen into the province’s electricity grid. This funding is through the Hydrogen Innovation Fund which supports projects that focus on the production of reliable, affordable and clean electricity from...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Alderney ferry will be free this Saturday if you are thinking about going to the Parade of Lights. Halifax Transit says free and 15-minute service will from 3pm-10pm. In lieu of fare, they ask for donations to the Parker Street Food Bank. Heading to the SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights...
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by Brad PerryA coroner’s inquest has made six recommendations related to police involvement in domestic violence cases. It follows the death of Ryan Nowlan, who was shot and killed by Mounties at his home on Dec. 31, 2021. Officers responded to the man’s home on the Kingston Peninsula for a report of a...
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The Financial and Consumer Services Commission is warning Maritime Fuel customers to cancel any pre-scheduled payments with their bank. Last week, the Dartmouth-based company filed for bankruptcy, and licensed insolvency trustee PwC was appointed a trustee on Thursday. Under bankruptcy...
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by Tara ClowThousands will gather along the Petitcodiac in Riverview tonight. Town officials will flick the switch on their annual Light Up Riverview event. Mayor Andrew Leblanc says there are more than 40, 000 bulbs in the display, “It’s really exciting that Riverview has such a unique asset that’s really...
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by Tara ClowThe Anglophone East district education council is heading to court over changes to New Brunswick’s school pronoun policy. A motion from vice-chair Dominic Vautour was unanimously approved this week to put the wheels in motion. It suggests the DEC continue retaining legal counsel for matters...
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by Tim DavidsonA job fair is taking place in Kenora this afternoon. The 116th Independent Field Battery is hosting an Emergency Service Job Fair at the Kenora Armories this afternoon. The OPP, Northwest EMS, Kenora Fire and Emergency Services as well as the Canadian Armed Forces are going to be represented. It...
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by Caitlin SnowNot everyone is happy about a proposed budget increase of $4,398,400 for Halifax police. It would bring their budget up to $96,743,400, a 4.8 percent increase, which, according to Chief Don MacLean, would be crucial to the force. The money would pay for things like a dozen new patrol constables...
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