by Caitlin SnowIt was a Category 2 and was the strongest, deadliest storm to hit Atlantic Canada in decades. Hurricane Juan arrived in our region just after midnight September 29, 2003 with winds gusts of 140 km/h and sustained winds of 157 km/h. Many were taken by surprise. Eight people were killed, while...
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Nova Scotia has announced a $15.4-million top-up to the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund. This additional funding will extend the program to 2028 and help more people and communities respond to climate change, prepare for extreme weather events, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and switch...
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Police are investigating a stabbing in Dartmouth. Last night officers responded to an apartment building on Primrose Street where they located a 61-year-old man who had been stabbed. He was transported to hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries. Limited details are...
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by Adam RileyMotorists who use Arthur Street West are being advised of a lane closure taking place today. The reduction in of the eastbound lane is between Brown Street and Edward Street South starting at 6 o’clock this morning. The two westbound lanes will remain open. This is to accommodate for...
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by Adam RileySanta Claus is coming back to town, even earlier than expected, as part of the Rotary Santa Claus Parade on November 18th. Organizer Dawn Sebesta says the parade will start at Superstore at 10:00 a.m., run along Memorial Avenue before arriving at The Community Auditorium. “Where in the...
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by Adam RileyA suspicious death in Pikangikum this week remains under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Pikangikum Police. On Monday officers, and members of the Pikangikum Peacekeepers, were called to a home on Fishhouse Road, where one person was located and taken to the nursing...
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by Adam RileyA province wide fire safety campaign encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms is taking place today. The campaign, according to Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Chief Dexter Hupe, comes following a jump in fire fatalities. “Last year in Ontario there was 133 fire related deaths...
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by Tara ClowIf you bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket for that historic guaranteed Gold Ball win. Hopefully, you bought it in Ontario, that’s where the winning ticket was purchased. It’s worth $68 million. Here’s a link to the winning numbers. Meantime, the winner for the Gold Ball draw worth $64 million on April...
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by NewsIf you bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket for that historic guaranteed Gold Ball win. Hopefully, you bought it in Ontario, that’s where the winning ticket was purchased. It’s worth $68 million. Here is a link to the winning numbers. Meantime, the winner for the Gold Ball draw worth $64 million on April...
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by Brad PerryCanada has recorded its highest one-year population growth rate in nearly seven decades, according to Statistics Canada. The agency’s latest population estimates released Wednesday show a 2.9 per cent increase for the year ending July 1, 2023. It was the highest population growth since the 3.3...
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