by Tara ClowIt’s time to start thinking about holiday shopping. An annual FedEx survey found many gift-giving Canadians will do their shopping online. More than half of those polled in the Holiday Shopping Survey said they prefer to shop online compared to in-store. But around 70 percent said they are...
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by Adam RileyNow in its 17th year Coats for Kids is back at the Victoriaville Mall to provide warm winter clothing for those who are less fortunate. The event was organized in partnership with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Elementary Unit, the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board and the...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick saw a below-average year for forest fires, but that does not mean the province’s firefighters were idle. Roger Collet, the province’s wildfire prevention officer, said crews were sent to several provinces throughout the season. “We have six other provinces we went to help fight...
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by Adam RileyA string of break and enters in the Pass Lake area have the Ontario Provincial Police looking to the public for help. The break ins occurred at a number of seasonal properties between September 26th and October 28th, and resulted in a number of items being stolen. Two photos have been released...
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by Adam RileyThe police services board which oversees the Treaty Three Police Service has selected Inspector Cheryl Gervais to assume the role of Chief of Police. A member of Iskatewizaagegan #39 First Nation, Gervais brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, in addition to what the board calls an...
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by Adam RileyA Sioux Lookout man has been arrested on a number of charges after police in the community responded to a man yelling and holding an edged weapon. The incident occurred on Millar Crescent on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. During the interaction the 36 year old assaulted one of the officers, this...
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by Tara ClowLiberal Opposition leader Susan Holt says the Premier’s decision not to call a fall election came as no surprise. “We’ve had the sense that was where the Premier was going to land. And we’re glad he’s finally provided New Brunswickers with some clarity.” Speculation swirled for months that New...
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by Adam RileyTonight city council will decide what to do with one of their own, as part of an integrity commissioner’s report. The report looks into the actions of At-Large Councillor Rajni Agarwal who confronted residents at a townhouse in June over a blocked sidewalk. During that interaction she was...
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by Tara ClowThe provincial Green party is calling on the province to increase the minimum wage. Kent North MLA Kevin Arseneau says at $14.75, New Brunswick’s minimum wage is the lowest in Atlantic Canada and the second lowest in the country. He says it needs to be increased to a living wage. In 2022, the...
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More beautification honours for the Town of Yarmouth. At the Communities in Bloom symposium in Alberta, the town got a rating of 5 Blooms – Gold. There was also a special mention for YACRO and their work at the Store Next Door and the Shanty Cafe. Judges were in town over the summer to evaluate...
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