by Caitlin SnowPolice are investigating two dumpster fires in Dartmouth Tuesday night. Police say the first was a dumpster lit on fire outside an apartment building on Primrose St. The second, was another garbage dumpster set on fire, this time on Albro Lake Rd. Both fires were extinguished. Police are looking...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says it’s still hiring teachers, education assistants and support staff for their schools. Christy Radbourne is the Director of Education and says almost all the communities in the region are short staff. “One of the greatest challenges in this region,...
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by Tara ClowSmiles for several Southeast New Brunswick food banks after a first-ever holiday campaign by Tim Hortons. The Holiday Smile cookies were sold between November 13th and 19th. Corey Craig Group chose to support local food banks in New Brunswick. The campaign raised $50, 897.25 to be divided...
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by CJ GoaterCity council has approved a referral submitted by Councillor Mark Bentz that recommends that administration re-scope the Multi-Use Indoor Sports Facility plan through consultation with stakeholders to develop a statement of requirements so that the scope meets the needs of the community while...
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by Tim DavidsonYou can expect cheaper gas in Manitoba in the new year. Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville read the Speech from the Thone Tuesday afternoon, and lowering gas prices was one of the promises from the Wab Kinew government. “At the start of the new year, our government has a plan to give you...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service has confirmed its intention to proceed with a new trial for Tracy Kitch, the former CEO of the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. This decision comes after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the Crown’s appeal on Thursday regarding the quashing of...
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by Caitlin SnowA special ceremony for those being recognized in sports. The town of Port Hawkesbury will host a Sports Wall of Fame inductee ceremony this weekend, that will honour one athlete, one builder and two teams. They are: Angus Francis “Frank” MacInnis, Michael John Ryan, and teams The Strait Esso...
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by Tim DavidsonBoth Red Lake High School and St. Thomas Aquinas from Kenora are in southern Ontario for the start of the All-Ontario Championships. The Rams senior boys are competing for the first time at the OFSAA Single A volleyball championships in Kitchener. Their first game is this morning at 9:00 against...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Red Lake OPP have arrested a 17 year old youth after responding to a threat with a weapon. On Monday evening police picked up the youth outside a residence where the threat was received. The OPP says the accused was found to be in possession of an axe and another edged weapon. They have been...
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by Caitlin SnowGrand Parade may no longer be a designated outdoor location for those experiencing homelessness in Halifax. The area has recently been a sea of tents, as affordability has become a major issue in our city. Grand Parade is one of several designated locations for those who need shelter, however,...
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