Kenley Matheson’s disappearance remains a mystery. RCMP say no human remains were found on an area of Melanson Mountain after a search last week. A cadaver dog indicated the area of interest after the Globe and Mail commissioned their own search in May. Matheson was an Acadia University student,...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you missed out on Taylor Swift tickets, but are still hoping to get to the concert, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning about scams on reselling platforms. The organization says those who were lucky enough to nab tickets, may resell them on certain platforms such as StubHub, SeatGeek,...
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by Caitlin SnowPolice are investigating a hit and run in Dartmouth. They say it was August 6 about 1:50pm, when a pickup truck that was leaving a parking spot at 60 Tacoma Drive, hit another parked vehicle, causing significant damage, then drove off. The vehicle is described as a black, four-door Chevrolet...
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Some of the top hockey players in the world are in Halifax. According to High Button Sports, Biosteel is hosting its NHL Camp behind closed doors this week. Social media posts show reigning MVP Connor McDavid on the ice, along with number one draft pick Connor Bedard, the Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon...
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by Tim DavidsonOntario Lottery and Gaming is banning the use of athletes or celebrities in the marketing and advertising of on-line gaming. The new restrictions come into effect at the end of February of next year. OLG says it updated it’s standards because the use of celebrities might appeal to minors. The...
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by Tim DavidsonAn Indigenous housing project has secured provincial funding. The 58-unit transition housing project for Indigenous youth is planned for land on Junot Avenue. It will include support services and case managers working out of the facility. The provincial government is provided $8.7 million. It is...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Thunder Bay has hired a new treasurer. Keri Greaves comes over from the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board where he was the Manager of Finance. Greave has been a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay and starts his new duties on September 5th. Emma Westover and...
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by Joe ThomsonThe Nova Scotia Health Authority has been trying to contain a Legionnaires disease outbreak in New Glasgow since early July. As of today, the outbreak is officially considered over. There have been 10 confirmed cases and 22 probable ones since the outbreak began. It was first detected at Glen...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP say three people were injured followed a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 east in Kenora. The accident took place just before midnight in the area of Whitehead Road. Police, Northwest EMS and Kenora Fire and Emergency Services were on the scene, and the road was closed for about a...
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by Tara ClowA well-known Canadian musical group is helping to promote youth mental health. Walk Off the Earth has collaborated with the YMCA and has written a new version of the 1970’s song. The new lyrics help support the Y Mind program that is offered in 24 communities across the country. “We’ve seen how...
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