Another day of cancelled ferry service between Nova Scotia and PEI. Northumberland Ferries says it’s because of an ongoing technical issue. No word on when sailings will resume. The ferry makes 8 crossings a day this time of year. The MV Confederation experienced mechanical issues over the...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies girls’ hockey team kicked off their season with an exhibition series that includes the Dryden Eagles, Thomas Aquinas Saints and the Thunder Bay Queens U18 team. The Muskies lost their opening game Friday to the Queens 5-2. Kiera Fairington and Marlee Bliss scored for the...
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by Randy ThomsA New Brunswick company is the latest to enter the search for lithium in northwestern Ontario. Slam Exploration says it has entered into an agreement to take over two properties near Ear Falls. The area, referred to as the New Lithium Discoveries, covers 4,700 hectares over the two sites. The...
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by CJ GoaterEcoSuperior and the city of Thunder Bay launched their annual Waste Reduction Week campaign. The Launch was held at Claude E. Garton Public School with an interactive assembly for the students. Although Waste Reduction Week is for all citizens, there is a focus on youth education. Waste...
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by Randy ThomsThe town of Fort Frances is looking for provincial funding to fix up a rough section of Third Street West that makes up the four-laners. Work between the areas of Central and York Avenues would include new sewer and water lines, storm sewers, curb and gutters, and sidewalks. The cost is...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s National School Bus Safety Week October 16-21. Motorists are reminded that when the lights on a school bus are flashing and the stop arm extended, you have to stop at least six meters away. If you are in front or behind the bus. Nova Scotia Education and Early Childhood Development says...
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by Adam RileyAnother military exercise will be taking place this week in the region, this time with the Canadian Rangers at Rinker Lake, north of Thunder Bay. As Major John McNeil explains Exercise Ranger Tracker will focus on search and rescue techniques to help support police services, such as the...
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by Caitlin SnowMore than $130 million in energy rebates are expected to benefit over 450,000 households in the province. Thanks to the Your Energy Rebate Program which began in 2006. The program offers a 10 percent rebate on residential energy use for those who have paid HST, not only for home heating and...
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by Tara ClowMore teenage girls in New Brunswick are taking up football. The Greater Moncton Football Association Varsity girls program tripled this season, increasing from 26 to 79 girls this season. Coach Joel Irvine says they increased school promotion and marketing, “In the fall, we did a professional...
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by Caitlin SnowMake sure your umbrellas are handy. A rainfall warning is in effect for Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough counties, as well as Cape Breton. 40 to 80 mm of rain is expected through to tonight. Environment Canada says to monitor for alerts.
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