Long-awaited recognition for an all-black Battalion from World War I. A monument and plaque were unveiled for the Number 2. Construction Battalion of Yarmouth. They served in the War but were not allowed to fight in the trenches because of the racism they faced. Douglas Ruck, former Ombudsman of...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is once again offering funding for it’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The money goes to businesses or storeowners in the Harbourtown area, Keewatin or the former Abitibi Mill property. Economic Development Officer for the city Megan Dokuchie says there are different...
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The Yarmouth Mariners couldn’t complete the comeback in Pictou County. The Mariners fell 4-3 to the Crushers last night in their second game of the season, they fall to 1-1. Sam Hope, Nathan Carter and Jerome Gilbert scored, Keegan Warren took the loss in net. They’re back at it tonight at home...
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by Tim DavidsonSure sign of the season. The Rotary Splash Park is closing for the season this weekend. The final day for operation will be Sunday. The city says staff will start winterizing the splash park features on Monday.
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A cruise ship is set to visit Shelburne, The ‘Oceania Vista,’ carrying 1,200 passengers will anchor in the harbour Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. As usual, the town is going all-out to prepare. There will be vendors at the Guild Hall starting at 8 a.m. Shelburne’s Re-enactment Association will...
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The province announced funding for several fire departments in Western Nova Scotia. The departments will be able to purchase new emergency equipment. This includes Shelburne County, where 6 departments will receive a combined 111-thousand dollars. 4 departments in Argyle are getting over...
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The province wants to know where the opposition stands on the carbon tax. Shelburne MLA Nolan Young says with winter coming and skyrocketing fuel prices, it’s going to be a challenging season for many Nova Scotians. He asks if Zach Churchill and the Liberals support their federal colleagues with...
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by Tim DavidsonThe expansion Devil’s Gap Kenora Islanders make their debut tonight in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. Team president Tim Gosnell says they are looking forward to hitting the ice tonight. “It’s going to be very exciting to finally see them on the ice for our home opener in a...
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by CJ GoaterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska are currently in Canada on a brief visit. Zelenskyy is set to address the House of Commons at 1 p.m. EST. This is Zelenskyy’s first visit to Canada since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Canada has sent...
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by Brad PerryThe disappearance of a New Brunswick man more than a year ago is now being treated as a homicide. Richard (Ricky) Matchett of Sunny Corner was last seen in nearby Sillikers on Aug. 9, 2022. RCMP said the 58-year-old man was only reported missing on April 30, 2023. Mounties determined throughout...
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