by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s health department is updating how it reports on COVID-19 and influenza cases. A new weekly ‘Respiratory Watch’ report, unveiled Tuesday, will include data on both diseases. Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, said several other provinces have...
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by Brad PerryAn arrest warrant has been issued following an alleged robbery at a Moncton business. Mounties said they were called to a financial institution on Mountain Road on Aug. 31. It is alleged a man entered the business, told the teller he had a weapon and fled with cash. An arrest warrant was issued...
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by Adam RileyDespite plans to keep it open until next week, a pump failure has resulted in the splash pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing being closed for the season. It was initially planned to close on September 17th, along with pads in Northwood and County Park, however city officials say the repairs would...
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by Randy ThomsThe Rainy River District School Board has been forced to limit the number of students at one of its rural schools. Speaking at a recent school board meeting, Education Director Heather Campbell noted a lack of teachers at McCrosson-Tovell School in Sleeman is the reason. “Unfortunately, we were...
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by Randy ThomsSome students at St. Mary School in Fort Frances are starting their new school year in a different building. They are occupying classes at the former St. Francis School, located next door. Jackie Robinson, Director of Education for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, says it was...
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by Randy ThomsRiverside Foundation for Health Care is going to take you back to a time of big hair, cassette tapes and the Brat Pack. “Back to the 80s is the theme of this year’s fall gala. It will take place on October 21 at the La Place Rendezvous in Fort Frances. Director Allison Cox says it is going to be...
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Halifax has a new police chief on an interim basis. City council voted to give the job to Don MacLean, who serves as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the force and will take over the role on September 16 following the retirement of Dan Kinsella. MacLean began his policing career in 1993. Since...
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by Brad PerryForecasters continue to monitor hurricane Lee and how the storm could impact the Maritimes this weekend. Lee was a category-3 storm as of Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometres per hour. The Canadian Hurricane Centre said it expects the storm will move into Canadian...
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by Adam RileyCity police responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions Monday, both involving cyclists, within a four hour time frame. The first took place at the intersection of Arthur and Selkirk Streets just after 3:00 p.m. following a collision between a teenage cyclist and a vehicle. Fortunately...
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by Randy ThomsThe work continues on new schools in the Rainy River District. The Rainy River District School Board has three projects on the go. Education Director Heather Campbell says they reached a milestone in Atikokan this month. “We are really proud of Northern Lakes K-12 that is officially opened. All...
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