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First snowfall of season forecast Monday
Posted 29 October 2023

First snowfall of season forecast Monday

If you live in Southeast or Central New Brunswick, it’s time for the winter boots, coats and shovels. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for areas including Greater Moncton, Sussex, Fredericton,  St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County, Rexton and Rogersville, calling...

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Report: “Friends” star Matthew Perry dead at 54
Posted 29 October 2023

Report: “Friends” star Matthew Perry dead at 54

A star of the hit sitcom series “Friends” is dead after an apparent drowning. TMZ and the Los Angles Times are reporting, citing police sources, Matthew Perry was found Saturday at an L.A. home. It’s believed the actor was found in a jacuzzi when first responders arrived. According to reports,...

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Missing man did not return to hunting camp
Posted 28 October 2023

Missing man did not return to hunting camp

Saint John Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Seventy-five-year-old John (Jack) Smith  was reported missing to police on Friday, October 27, at approximately 9:56 p.m.  He did not  return to his hunting camp. Smith was last seen on a trail camera at around...

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Muskies advance to playoff round
Posted 28 October 2023

Muskies advance to playoff round

The Fort Frances Muskies girls’ hockey team won three straight tournament games to advance to the playoff round at the Husky Classic Hockey Tournament in Winnipeg. They will take on the Oak Park Raiders at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The Muskies opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over the Sanford...

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Traffic Advisory: M.V.A on Hwy 102 near Miller Lake
Posted 28 October 2023

Traffic Advisory: M.V.A on Hwy 102 near Miller Lake

A collision has prompted a closure on Hwy 102 Inbound. On X, formerly Twitter, RCMP posted an advisory at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday (October 28th). Police say Hwy 102 Inbound lanes near mile marker 26, Miller Lake will be closed for several hours. Drivers are asked to detour to Hwy 2, Exit 7...

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Traffic Advisory: Closure Hwy 102 Southbound
Posted 28 October 2023

Traffic Advisory: Closure Hwy 102 Southbound

Give yourself extra time if you’re running weekend errands or heading to the airport. The Department of Public works advises all lanes will be closed on Hwy 102 Southbound near Duke Street due to maintenance today (October 28th). Until about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Hwy 102 SB will be closed at Exit...

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Lakers win first of the season
Posted 28 October 2023

Lakers win first of the season

Kenora Islanders 5 at Fort Frances Lakers 6 (SO) The Fort Frances Lakers picked up their first win of the season by scoring a 6-5 decision in an eleven-round over the Kenora Islanders at the Ice for Kids Arena in Fort France Friday. The Lakers rallied from a two-goal deficit late in the third...

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Maine shooting suspect found dead
Posted 28 October 2023

Maine shooting suspect found dead

The suspect in Wednesday’s shooting rampage in Maine has been found dead. Officials said late Friday that the body of Robert Card, 40, was found near the river in Lisbon Falls, about 15 kilometres from where the shootings took place. Card was suspected of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others...

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Charges laid in historic sexual assault
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Posted 27 October 2023

Charges laid in historic sexual assault

The Thunder Bay Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in the search for other possible victims in a historic sexual assault investigation. It is alleged the assaults took place between 1995 and 2012 at a home in the city with two people have been identified as victims, both of...

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Improvements coming to International Student Program
Posted 27 October 2023

Improvements coming to International Student Program

Federal Immigration Minister Mark Miller is announcing measures to protect international students from fraud. It follows a review of the International Student Program. It found some international students had arrived in Canada on fraudulent letters of acceptance to colleges or universities. Of...

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