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Celebration of life for Bruce Guthro
Posted 14 September 2023

Celebration of life for Bruce Guthro

Family, friends and fans will bid farewell to Bruce Guthro in Cape Breton tonight. The legendary singer-songwriter passed away September 5th at the age of 62 after battling cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at Centre 200 in Sydney at 7pm. Reported to be among the musical performers –...

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Police board adds new members
Posted 14 September 2023

Police board adds new members

A pair of new faces will be at the table the next time the Thunder Bay Police Services Board meets. This comes following the appointment of provincial appointee Wayne Bahlieda and city councillor Kasey Etreni. Previously Bahlieda had served on the board from 2003 until 2010, as well he spent 10...

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Lakers sign former Thistle
Posted 14 September 2023

Lakers sign former Thistle

The Fort Frances Lakers have signed a former member of the Kenora Thistles AAA U18 team. Emerson Evans returns home after spending the last two years with the Thistles. The 6’0″, 180-pound forward served as the team captain last season and scored 17 goals and 29 assists in 44 games. “We are...

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Big spike expected in N.B. gas prices
Posted 14 September 2023

Big spike expected in N.B. gas prices

If you’re in need of fuel, make time to fill up tonight. Sources tell us gas prices are going to jump when the Energy and Utilities Board makes its price adjustment at midnight. Regular self serve is expected to rise by over six cents a litre. Diesel users will get hit with an almost eight...

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Tourism up in Kenora in 2023
Posted 14 September 2023

Tourism up in Kenora in 2023

Tourism is up this year in the City of Kenora. That’s according to statistics collected by the Economic Development and Tourism department. Visitors to the Discovery Center increased by over 3,000 this year. There were 8,541 visitors for the same period last year. By the end of July, almost...

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Mahone Bay’s lone gas station will be without fuel for 6-8 weeks
Posted 14 September 2023

Mahone Bay’s lone gas station will be without fuel for 6-8 weeks

The Irving/Circle K in Mahone Bay will not have gas or diesel for the next 6-8 weeks. On Wednesday, September 13 the gas station began the process of upgrading it’s pumps, which requires fuel to be shut off while the extensive work is completed. The Irving/Circle K will not have gas for 6-8...

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Sioux Lookout man still missing
Posted 14 September 2023

Sioux Lookout man still missing

The Sioux Lookout OPP say they are continuing to look for a missing man. Craig was last seen on August 23, but wasn’t reported missing until September 6th. The 59 year old man is described at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, about 180 pounds, with brown eyes and bald. Anyone who knows of his whereabouts...

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Twila Grosse becomes first Black woman appointed to cabinet as Houston makes some changes ahead of the fall meeting of the house
Posted 14 September 2023

Twila Grosse becomes first Black woman appointed to cabinet as Houston makes some changes ahead of the fall meeting of the house

Nova scotia made some historic changes to its cabinet today, as Premier Tim Houston appointed three new ministers. Newly elected MLA of Preston, Twila Grosse, was named the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and Minister of the Public Service Commission. The appointment marks the first...

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KHA seeks additional funding from the city
Posted 14 September 2023

KHA seeks additional funding from the city

The Kenora Hospitality Alliance is asking the City of Kenora for more money. Currently, the KHA receives about $140,000 a year from the Municipal Accommodation Tax. Spokesperson Stefan Robinson says that not enough if they want to promote events in the city. “A minimum of 50 percent would be...

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Meet the psychologist who is cycling across Canada to fundraise for youth mental health
Posted 14 September 2023

Meet the psychologist who is cycling across Canada to fundraise for youth mental health

Dr. Alex DiGiacomo is a Canadian Psychologist who has spent the last few weeks biking across the country to advocate for access to child and youth mental healthcare. According to the Canadian Mental health association, one in six children struggle with mental health issues, but more than 75...

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