by Tim DavidsonThe federal Fall Economic Statement is focussing on increasing the housing supply. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says there are number of new initiatives announced that will improve the situation. “I am today announcing new measures through our economic plan to build thousands, upon...
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by Evan TaylorOver 100 people attended a meeting at the Lunenburg Fire Hall to see designs of the potential options for development on the town-owned Blockhouse Hill. Architects from MacKay Lyons-Apple (MLA) presented multiple designs varying in levels of development. Development Options MLA Founding Partner...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswickers are being asked to remain vigilant against acts of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in the province. The chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission says they have been following the Israel-Hamas war in recent weeks. “This crisis may be taking place an ocean away; however,...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit has announced that there are three new COVID-19 Outbreaks, in the city bringing the total to eight. The Walford is dealing with a facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre has an outbreak in Surgical Inpatient Unit B, and...
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by Evan TaylorThe Osprey Connector Trail, a new pathway linking the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail, Arthur Young Trail, and the LaHave River Trail to the broader trail network, was officially opened this past Sunday. Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson highlighted the trail’s importance, stating, “This trail...
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by Caitlin SnowA lot of rain is expected Wednesday. Environment Canada issued at Special Weather Statement saying 40-50 mm could fall Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, in Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties. The forecaster says rainfall could exceed 15mm an hour at times....
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by Randy ThomsTwo separate break-ins on the weekend of Fort Frances businesses has led to charges being levelled against four people, including three youth. The youth, two aged 13 and one 15, were arrested shortly after OPP responded to an alarm call at a Third Street East business on Saturday night. A...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city council has approved the Integrity Commissioner’s suggestion that the remuneration for Councillor Rajni Agarwal be suspended for 30 days (2 pay periods) commencing with the next pay period. Integrity Commissioner Jeff Abrams highlighted that a lesser penalty would’ve been...
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You may notice soon when you come to the 89.5 The Lake website it will bring you to the KenoraOnline webpage. No, it is not a scam or someone trying to get you to click on something weird … we are just making it easier for you to get all the information for news, sports, weather, coming events,...
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by Adam RileyHydro One has submitted its final Environmental Assessment to the province as part of the process for approval to construct the Waasigan Transmission Line, which would run from Shuniah to Atikokan before heading up to Dryden. However, as Vice President of Strategic Projects and Partnerships,...
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