by Brad PerryExpect to see more discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns by Canada’s major grocers. Ottawa says it has secured initial commitments from the country’s five largest grocery chains to stabilize food prices. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters Thursday that...
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by Brad PerryThere has been an increase in vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in Saint John. It has prompted city police to issue a reminder to help residents keep their belongings safe. Residents have reported 27 thefts from vehicles over the past month, up from eight during the same time last year....
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by Tim DavidsonGrand Council Treaty #3 is joining a long list of organizations congratulating the in-coming premier of Manitoba. Wab Kinew was elected Monday night. Kinew is a member of the Ojibways of Onigaming southwest of Kenora and his father Peter Kelly (Tobasonakwut) is a past grand chief of Treaty #3....
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by Tara ClowAnother big dip in gasoline prices is expected this week in New Brunswick. An industry source says the maximum price will drop more than six cents per litre on Thursday night. That is when the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board will make its weekly price adjustment. Diesel users, on the...
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by Tara ClowNo word yet on what caused a duplex fire in Dieppe. Platoon Chief Stephane Leblanc says there was smoke coming from the Amirault Street home when they arrived at around 10 a.m. Thursday morning. The fire was found in a bedroom, but firefighters managed to quickly put it out. Residents got out...
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by Evan TaylorLaHave River Credit Union and East Coast Credit Union members have voted in favor of merging, paving the way for the creation of a new financial institution set to serve over 45,000 members across Nova Scotia. The merger, which is expected to take effect on January 1, 2024, will bring together...
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by Tara ClowPublic input is needed as consultants consider the future of the Vision Lands. The 1400-acre piece of land north of Wheeler Boulevard boundaries McLaughlin Road, the Trans-Canada Highway and Mapleton Road. Jim Scott of Trace Planning and Design says they’re designing a community, “We really want...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Winter Warmth clothing drive is taking place once again this year. The City of Kenora is teaming up with the Makwa Patrol to collect winter clothing. Any donations can be dropped off at the Discovery Center until the end of the month. Donations must be in a plastic bag and can include...
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by Tim DavidsonA 19 year old man from Sioux Lookout and two 21 year old men from Scarborough have been arrested on drug trafficking charges. They stem from an incident last night on Highway 72 around 8:20 in the evening when the Dryden OPP stopped a vehicle during a traffic stop. As a result of their...
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by Tim DavidsonAll the rain this week in the Kenora area means water levels on Lake of the Woods increased slightly, ending weeks of decline. The lake level has gone up about two centimeters this past week, and is expected to remain stable over the next seven days. Despite the rain, the drainage basin remains...
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