by Randy ThomsA change in electricity rates will take effect on November 1. The price changes impact customers on Time-of-Use and Tiered pricing plans. Time-of-use customers will see the off-peak rate increase from 7.4 cents per kilowatt hour to 8.7 cents/khr. The high peak rates increased by over 3 cents to...
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by Tim DavidsonThe All-Nations Hospital Steering Committee is still playing a waiting game with the Ministry of Health. But initial design plans for the new hospital have been released. Lake of the Woods District Hospital Chief Executive Officer Ray Racette says they felt was important for the public to see...
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by CJ GoaterCity council has approved Thunder Bay’s housing pledge, to hit its housing target of 2,200 homes being built by the end of 2031. The housing pledge is tied to the Building Faster Fund program, a three-year $1.2 billion program to help municipalities exceed their provincially assigned housing...
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by Caitlin SnowOver half of Atlantic Canadians plan on getting the flu shot this year, while 51 percent are tired of vaccines, according to a survey by Abacus Data on behalf of the Canadian Pharmacist Association. The province says appointments are now available to book to get the jab in Nova Scotia, with...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province’s police watch dog is looking into a serious collision in Amherst. The Serious Incident Response Team says an officer put on their emergency lights in the early morning hours of October 17, in an attempt to stop a suspicious vehicle. The suspect sped away, when moments later,...
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by Randy ThomsConstruction of a new motel in Fort Frances could start before the new year. The 70-unit Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites and Hotel is a project of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation and its economic development arm, GOBE Corporation. Officials gathered on Monday for an official groundbreaking ceremony...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora city council wants to know what the city is doing in terms of the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations. Councillor Kelsie Van Belleghem has introduced a Notice of Motion directing city administration to provide a yearly report. It would outline ways in which the city has addressed the...
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by Caitlin SnowThree Halifax Wanderer’s are up for a prestigious award. Lorenzo Callegari, Massimo Ferrin and Dan Nimick are part of the ten finalists for the Canadian Premier League’s, Players’ Player of the Year Award. The winner will be announced this Thursday at a ceremony in Ontario. Callegari is also a...
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by Tara ClowA new Councillor at Large has been chosen for Riverview. Residents cast their ballots in a by-election yesterday. There were four names on the ballot. Stephen Gouzoules was the winner with 777 votes. The by-election was necessary after Russell Hayward resigned from the role in August. A full...
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A New Brunswick MP is reiterating his government’s support for clean energy initiatives. Last week, Ottawa announced $7 million for ARC Clean Technology to help develop a small modular nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau. MP Wayne Long says the reactor will reduce New Brunswick’s carbon footprint...
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