by Randy ThomsOntario’s new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is considering stronger measures that prevent developers from sitting on undeveloped land. It is one of several things Paul Calandra says he will look at as he becomes tasked with the job of helping the province build 1.5 million new homes...
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by Tim DavidsonOne person faces seven charges in connection to an assault that landed two police officers in Dryden in hospital. The OPP say the incident took place around 8:30 Tuesday night when officers responded to an assault in a home on Pitt Avenue. When they arrived, three officers were attacked by a...
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by Tim DavidsonThe A&W restaurant in Kenora is once again the top fundraiser for Burgers to Beat MS. It raised $41,823.65 during the August 17th fundraiser. That’s more than a thousand dollars over what was raised last year. The local A&W restaurant had several fundraisers for MS, including $2 from...
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by Brad PerryTaking the bus in Saint John is going to cost more starting in January. Saint John Transit unveiled its updated transit fares on Wednesday. A single-ride cash fare will climb to $3, an increase of 25 cents for adults and 50 cents for seniors and students. This marks the first cash fare increase...
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Team Canada has left Ottawa for the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany. National Defense says the 31 competitors have trained hard for the games as they embark on this major milestone in their road to recovery. Twelve serving Canadian Armed Forces members and 19 Veterans who have...
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by Brad PerryAcadia Broadcasting’s two radio stations in Saint John have been recognized by the community. Country 94 and 97.3 The Wave have been named the top radio stations in CommunityVotes Saint John 2023. 97.3 The Wave received the platinum award in the ‘radio stations’ category and Country 94 received...
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by NewsThe police chief in Halifax is retiring after a rocky final chapter of his career in the city. Dan Kinsella made the announcement at the city police board meeting on Wednesday. “After 37 years of policing, today I am announcing my retirement. It’s been an honour and a privilege, and I am...
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by Adam RileyStarting Thursday the Vox Popular Media Arts Festival will take centre stage at the Definitely Superior Art Gallery featuring 49 filmmakers from both the region and around the world. Festival Director Adrien Harpelle says the success of the annual festival, which showcases films, visual arts and...
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by Joe ThomsonThe Nova Scotia SPCA says pet surrenders are up compared to this time last year, and that they only have so much space to care for all of these animals. Provincial director of animal care, Sandra Flemming, says there ae currently more than 100 pets under the care of the SPCA across Nova Scotia....
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by NewsRockin’ Recovery is set to take place this afternoon, however it is shifting to a virtual event. Organizers say the decision comes in light of inclement weather which threatens both the safety and enjoyment of attendees. “Despite this unforeseen change, we are committed to delivering an...
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