by Randy ThomsA provincial NDP member is facing criticism for comments related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Hamilton-area MPP Sarah Jama posted a statement on Tuesday that advocates for “an end to all occupation of Palestinian land and end apartheid.” I’m reflecting on my role as a politician who is...
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by Caitlin SnowA Shelburne man has been charged with sexual assault after an incident at a liquor store. RCMP say the 59-year-old suspect entered the store and grabbed an employee by her hair, pulled her toward him in a sexually suggestive manner, while making sexually inappropriate comments. The suspect has...
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by Caitlin SnowMore funding from the province for supportive housing and shelter options this winter. “We know that people experiencing homelessness deserve a dignified place to shelter in the colder months,” said Trevor Boudreau, Minister of Community Services. “We’re providing funding for emergency supports...
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by Tim DavidsonSome changes have been made to Kenora’s recycling system. Bill Mundy is the Manager of Utilities and says it’s now a one stop shop for recyclables. “It’s mimicking exactly what the curbside collection program is like,” Mundy points out. “You just put everything into one bin, except glass. Glass...
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by Caitlin SnowUpgrades are coming to Highway 105 that will cover a 12km stretch between Glendale and Blue Mills. The first 7km of paving will be on Williams Hill at Glendale; the stretch that extends toward Whycocomagh beginning 1 km east of Maple Brook Rd. “This section has gotten quite rough, and it is on a...
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by Randy ThomsA one-day mammography blitz takes place today at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Riverside Health Care’s Diagnostic Imaging Team is conducting the blitz to encourage women 40 and older to visit for a mammogram and breast exam. Mammography technician Chalina Abraham says it is being done as...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick has seen a decline in provincial English reading assessments in schools. New figures show 56.6 per cent of Grade 4 students passed the English reading assessment in the 2022-23 school year. That was down from 59.5 per cent the previous year (2021-22) and 68.6 per cent the year...
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by Randy ThomsRainycrest Long Term Care is dealing with a COVID outbreak. The Fort Frances home says it is limited to patients in the Special Care Unit. As a result, the home is limiting patients to no more than two visitors or caregivers at a time. Visits with patients must take place in the residents’ room....
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A psychotherapist has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for sexual assault. 48-year old Dominic Deveau was found guilty on 2 charges of sexual assault in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Yarmouth. He is also required to register as a sex offender. Deveau has also been ordered to stay away from his...
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by NewsHere’s your chance to get tickets in advance of the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game. Pre-sale tickets are now available. The Moncton Wildcats are hosting the game at the Avenir Centre on January 24th. This is the first time the game is being played in New Brunswick. The 2024 Kubota...
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