by Randy ThomsOPP are reminding the public of the numbers to call if you see a bear in an urban area. Police say there have been several sightings as the animals prepare for winter hibernation. Their presence in residential areas can be alarming, but police say not every bear sighting is an emergency...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fraser Institute says children will pay the price for a long time for having schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario closed its schools the longest. In-class learning was restricted for 135 days, nearly two-thirds of a normal school year. The Institute says children experienced...
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by Randy ThomsThe candidates looking to become the next leader of the provincial Liberal party are putting some emphasis on northern Ontario in their campaigns. Ted Hsu is the latest to issue a policy paper for the region. The Kingston-area MPP says it is a targeted approach that addresses some of the unique...
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by Randy ThomsInternational Falls Broncos cross-country boys and girls teams finished second at a meet in Warroad on Monday. Abbi Hutchinson was the fastest in the varsity girl’s event, finishing in a time of 19:42.7. Teammate Lola Hall crossed the finish line 1:19 later for third. In the varsity boys...
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by Randy ThomsA Winnipeg man and two Kenora residents have been charged following a robbery on Valley Drive in Kenora. Police say three people held up a business, with one pointing a pistol-type firearm at an employee before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. OPP initiated a brief search for the trio...
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The Canadian Hurricane Centre says Lee could impact weather in Atlantic Canada this weekend as it moves northward from the tropics. According to Monday afternoon’s statement from the agency, “the range of track possibilities is very broad this far ahead in time, ranging from somewhere in Maine...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of International Falls is bleeding red ink with its ambulance service. Mayor Harley Droba says it is anywhere between $250 to $300 thousand annually, with the accumulated deficit reaching $1.3 million. The deficit is the result of several factors, including the cost of transferring...
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by Evan TaylorIn CanAge’s recently released third annual Vaccine Report Card for the 2022-2023 period, Nova Scotia has received a grade of “D.” The report, issued by CanAge, Canada’s national seniors advocacy organization, underscores the need for improved vaccination strategies to safeguard the health of the...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Ombudsman is calling for an overhaul to how long-term care homes are inspected. Paul Dube says the system was in collapse during the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. He says the Ministry of Long Term Care did not have a plan for inspections during a pandemic, leading to none taking...
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by Evan TaylorThe Wheelhouse Motel in Lunenburg, NS is set to be converted into 11 units for healthcare workers. Photo: Evan Taylor. LUNENBURG, Nova Scotia — In a significant move to address the housing shortage for healthcare workers, the Nova Scotia government announced that it has acquired the former...
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