The late Bruce Guthro headlines this year’s Order of Nova Scotia recipients. The Cape Breton singer-songwriter passed away last month after a battle with cancer. It’s the highest honour in the province, and is awarded to those who make lasting contributions. 5 Nova Scotians will be recognized at...
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by Adam RileyMotorists in Dryden are being reminded of a road closure on a section of First Street today. The area between Myrtle Avenue to Mary Avenue will be closed to traffic for 12 hours starting at 7:00 a.m. This is to complete repairs to the waste water collection system. The City of Dryden apologizes...
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by Adam RileyCity police are investigating a pair of break and enters at a theatre company on the city’s south side. Officers responded to the Cambrian Players Theatre on Spring Street before 9:00 a.m. Sunday after someone had gained entry to the building. Police were also informed of a second break-in...
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by Brad PerryResidents in the Municipal District of St. Stephen have a new way to be notified in emergency situations. The Charlotte County municipality recently started using a mass notification software called Alertable. Jeff Renaud, the municipality’s chief administrative officer, said the software...
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by Brad PerryMasks will now be required in Horizon Health hospitals that are dealing with respiratory virus outbreaks. The new rules come amid an increase in COVID-19 and an expected seasonal increase in other respiratory viruses. “Horizon is taking necessary steps to reduce the risk of transmission of...
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by Adam RileyThe NDP will form the next government in Manitoba under the leadership of former broadcaster Wab Kinew. This comes after winning 34 of the province’s 57 seats, increasing the party’s seat count by nearly double what it had going into the election. Kinew, originally from Onigaming First Nation in...
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The Port Hawkesbury RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 78-year-old man. Derek Cyril Kruger was last seen near Antigonish on September 29th. Kruger is described as 5-foot-4, with brown hair, wearing glasses and a hearing aid. Kruger may be driving a driving a red 1997 Mazda...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit is launching its fall flu and COVID-19 vaccine campaign. Both vaccines will become available starting this week but only for select residents. Community members now eligible for COVID-19 and flu vaccines include: Individuals 65 years of age and older...
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by CJ GoaterThe 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to be hosted in Thunder Bay from February 14-23. Thunder Bay was previously awarded the opportunity to host the tournament in 2021, but due to COVID-19, the tournament was relocated to a bubble in Calgary. To compensate for losing the 2021 tournament...
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No surprise that a good sense of humour is not the only thing people look for in a partner. A new survey indicates that one in 10 Canadian sports fanatics hope for a future partner who supports the same team as they do. Sports platform, the Grueling Truth, surveyed more than 12-hundred sports...
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