We need to remain careful, but not alarmed. That’s the message today from the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang. He provided an update on COVID-19 and respiratory viruses in the province. While he says we’re seeing an increase, it’s lower than other pandemic waves. He...
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by Joe ThomsonNew Brunswick has added conjunctivitis to the list of common ailments that pharmacists in the province are able to diagnose and treat. It’s part of the provincial governments efforts to free up space in walk-in clinics and hospital waiting rooms. Back in May, they added seven new ailments to the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Keewatin Fire Hall has a new tenant. Kenora Fire and Emergency Services has agreed to rent out it’s training room to St. John’s Ambulance. The fire department says the room is currently under-utilized. St. John’s Ambulance had to vacate it’s previous location in the Kenora Legion after it...
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by Evan TaylorParks Canada reports a significant decline in the feral horse population on Sable Island during the harsh winter season, resulting in a 25% reduction in the herd. Approximately 150 horses succumbed to the challenging conditions on this remote crescent of sand located about 290 kilometers...
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by Tara ClowRCMP is still searching for witnesses of a fatal collision in Memramcook. A 17-year-old Moncton boy was killed in the crash on Route 106 in the early hours of September 29th. RCMP says it’s believed the driver lost control of the vehicle, left the road and went into the ditch. Speed is believed...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo new, state of the art manikins have been purchased for Lake of the Wood District Hospital. They are thanks to a $100,000 donation by Mike and Mona Linton. The Lake of the Woods Hospital Foundation says the manikins are for the simulation lab. Students from the Northern Ontario School of...
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by Tara ClowA 24-year-old man is dead following a crash in Saint-Louis de Kent. It happened on Saturday after the driver of a pickup truck lost control on Cap Saint Louis Road and went into the ditch. RCMP says the driver from Albion, PEI died at the scene. A 28-year-old man who was a passenger was taken to...
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by Joe ThomsonUpgrades to the Gondola Point Road and Clark Road intersection is scheduled to start next week. Beginning October 10, you can expect significant traffic disruptions as well as temporary closures while the project is completed. Officials say it should take about 8 weeks to complete, which means...
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by Tim DavidsonDespite the unseasonably warm weather, the City of Kenora is getting ready for freeze-up. City staff are beginning to winterize the seasonal bathrooms. That’s means they will be closed to the public as yesterday. The water to the dog park is also being shut off. The only public washrooms to...
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by Tara ClowYoung athletes and fans will gather in Greater Moncton this week. It’s all part of the 2023 Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup. Almost 500 talented players from across the country are involved. The event runs from October 4 to 9 at soccer pitches at Woody Hayes field at Bernice...
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