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Remains of missing person Alyssa Turnbull recovered by OPP
Posted 1 November 2023

Remains of missing person Alyssa Turnbull recovered by OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police has recovered the remains of a Nipigon woman who went missing over three years ago. Alyssa Turnbull was last seen in Nipigon between March 23 and 25, 2020. She was 26-years old when she disappeared. Her remains were located October 25, 2023 in a remote area of...

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Nelson awarded by the Ontario Museum Association
Posted 1 November 2023

Nelson awarded by the Ontario Museum Association

The former director of the Muse in Kenora has received a provincial honour. Lori Nelson was presented with the Ontario Museum Association Distinguished Career Award of Excellence. Nelson oversaw both the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Arts Center before her retirement back in...

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HFX GO app available Thursday
Posted 1 November 2023

HFX GO app available Thursday

The time has come! Starting Thursday, November 2, you will be able to pay for metro transit fare on your phone. Councillor Way Mason says The HFX GO app will be available for download. You can purchase and tickets and passes, which when activated, you then show to the operator. You will still be...

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Thunder Bay’s strong mayor powers official
Posted 1 November 2023

Thunder Bay’s strong mayor powers official

Thunder Bay has received strong mayor powers effective immediately now that the Province of Ontario has updated Regulation 530/22 to include Thunder Bay as a city with strong mayor powers. Under the new strong mayor power legislation, Mayor Boshcoff was given the following authority: To appoint...

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Eskasoni man facing fraud charges in Big Bras D’Or construction case
Posted 1 November 2023

Eskasoni man facing fraud charges in Big Bras D’Or construction case

In the early days of October 2023, the Victoria County District RCMP received a distressing report from a local resident regarding an alleged case of fraud. According to official sources, a man operating a construction venture by the name of “Blue Skye Trucking” had apparently defrauded a woman...

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Convicted murderer William Sandeson denied bail while waiting on appeal hearing
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Posted 1 November 2023

Convicted murderer William Sandeson denied bail while waiting on appeal hearing

A Nova Scotia judge has denied bail for William Sandeson while he appeals his conviction of second-degree murder. This is the fifth time a lawyer has argued for his release. Justice David Farrar said Sandeson’s grounds for appeal appear to be ‘weak’. The former Dalhousie medical student admitted...

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Novemburger kicks of its fifth serving
Posted 1 November 2023

Novemburger kicks of its fifth serving

Taste buds in Thunder Bay better be ready as Novemburger has returned for its 5th year in support of the United Way of Thunder Bay. CEO Albert Brulé says the event has been very successful and as a result has expanded. “This year we have 27 restaurant partners, some actually have two locations...

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Rothesay plans to hold property tax rate in 2024
Posted 1 November 2023

Rothesay plans to hold property tax rate in 2024

Rothesay is seeking community feedback on its proposed 2024 operating budget. The town plans to hold its property tax rate at $1.19 per $100 of assessed value While Rothesay’s assessment base has grown 10.8 per cent, the municipality is also dealing with increasing costs. “Like everyone else,...

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Dr. Jennifer Russell to lead planned institute at UNB
Posted 1 November 2023

Dr. Jennifer Russell to lead planned institute at UNB

New Brunswick’s outgoing chief medical officer of health has a new job. Dr. Jennifer Russell is joining the University of New Brunswick this fall, the university announced Wednesday. Russell will be the executive director leading a planned institute of population health. A spokesperson for the...

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Ecology Action Centre wants province to implement Coastal Protection Act
Posted 1 November 2023

Ecology Action Centre wants province to implement Coastal Protection Act

An environmental group wants the province to get moving on the Coastal Protection Act. The Ecology Action Centre calling for the the Houston government to move forward, as climate change continues to affect shoreline properties. Coastal Adaptation Coordinator Will Balser says they’ve been...

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