Inverness RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Route 19 near Margaree Forks. Crews responded on Friday to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 19 near Margaree Forks involving a GMC SUV and a Toyota Prius. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicles were travelling in...
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by Brad PerryA nearly four-week strike by around 140 city workers in Saint John has come to an end. The city and CUPE Local 486 reached a tentative agreement on Friday, the city said in a news release on Saturday. “Saint John Common Council and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners will be asked to...
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More officers will be patrolling various areas of Halifax in relation to both planned events and anticipated informal student parties. It comes as south-end Halifax residents near Dalhousie University call for a community meeting after another street party last weekend. The official homecoming...
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Some wind and rain warnings are in place ahead of the lastest system making its way past the Maritimes. The warnings for Philippe include areas along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, including parts of Halifax. Wings gusts up to 90 km/h are expected Saturday night into Sunday. Nova Scotia...
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by Randy ThomsSpending by the province was less than expected during the first three months of the 2023-24 fiscal year. The Financial Accountability Office’s monitoring of expenditures during the first quarter shows the government spent $2.6 billion less than it had budgeted. Health care saw a $1.2 billion...
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by Randy ThomsThe Dryden GM Ice Dogs took over first place in the SIJHL standings with a 4-2 win over the Thunder Bay North Stars in Thunder Bay Friday night. Sean Smith’s second goal of the game with about six minutes remaining in the third stood as the game-winner. McLaren Paulson, with his third of the...
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by Adam RileyPremier Doug Ford says opportunities in the Northwest will convince newcomers to the province to settle here. Speaking to media during a stop in Thunder Bay Thursday, Ford says the previous government focused too hard on having the service sector expand within Ontario’s economy. “Service is...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Beaver Brae Broncos downed the Fort Frances Muskies 22-14 in the Winnipeg High School League Friday afternoon in a slugfest. The Broncos got out to an early lead with majors from Kellen Mandamin and Triton Peters. But the Muskies got their own touchdown on an interception in the first...
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by Adam RileyWork is underway in prepping food for members of the city’s vulnerable population at the Salvation Army’s Journey to Life Centre. Executive Director Gary Ferguson says this year says normally they expect around 300 people but cost of living increases and the number of people showing up in the...
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by Adam RileyCity police have arrested two Torontonians following the execution of a search warrant of a northside home Thursday. Members with the Intelligence Unit raided the home on Faircrest Street just before the noon hour. This came as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity from...
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