by Randy ThomsHamilton-area MPP Sarah Jama has been censured by the Ontario legislature. It comes after the NDP removed her from caucus for comments related to the Israel-Hamas war. However, the NDP did not support the government’s censure motion. Leader Marit Stiles says barring a member from participating...
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by Brad PerryA big blow for a southern New Brunswick non-profit organization preparing for its annual fundraising breakfast Sophia Recovery Centre said its Saint John location was broken into over the weekend and several items were stolen. Julie Atkinson, the centre’s executive director, said among the items...
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by Brad PerryA man is facing charges after Saint John police say a stolen vehicle collided with several police cars. The incident happened Friday morning after an undercover officer saw a stolen car being driven uptown. When officers tried to stop the vehicle on Prince William Street, police said the driver...
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A New Brunswick MP is reiterating his government’s support for clean energy initiatives. Ottawa recently announced 7 million dollars for Arc Clean Technology to help develop a small modular reactor at Point Lepreau. MP Wayne Long says the reactor will reduced new brunswick carbon footprint by 80...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Special Investigations Unit has cleared the OPP in Sioux Lookout of any wrongdoing after an intoxicated man sustained a broken collarbone. The incident took place back in June, after two officers escorted the 48 year from a hotel to the OPP detachment. The SIU says the suspect was...
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by Tara ClowAnother trained justice facility dog for a Southeastern New Brunswick crisis centre. Iker, who is a 19-month-old black lab golden cross, has joined the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre. The Justice Facility dog program started almost twenty years ago in the United States. Now, there are...
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by Caitlin SnowCanadian Farmers Markets (CFM) have launched a nationwide campaign, asking the federal government to invest in expanding a national nutrition coupon program fund to meet growing demand and support Canadian farmers. “This national campaign has been launched to request the Government...
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by Caitlin SnowA woman was airlifted to hospital after a serious collision in Lunenburg County. RCMP say it was around 9:30am October 22, on Hwy 103 when two SUV’s, a Ford Edge and a Volvo XC40, collided head on. The 34-year-old driver of the Ford, a Simms Settlement woman, was taken to hospital by LifeFlight...
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by Tim DavidsonThe play-offs have been set in Division III of the Winnipeg High School Football League. Dryden, Fort Frances and Beaver Brae will all have byes this week into the semi-finals. The Muskies will play the Eagles in Fort Frances on November 2nd, for the right to advance to the league final. Beaver...
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by Caitlin SnowA man is dead after single vehicle collision on Highway 102 near Fall River. RCMP say it happened Sunday, around 11:30am between exits 4C and 5 in Windsor Junction. A Honda Civic was travelling north when it left the road and went into the ditch. The driver, and only occupant, a 20-year-old from...
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