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Police arrest arson suspect
Posted 28 August 2023

Police arrest arson suspect

One person has been arrested following an attempted arson. The Thunder Bay Police says they went to a business Sunday night in relation to an incident. Fortunately, Thunder Bay Fire Service arrived and quickly extinguished the fire. A male is currently in custody and will appear in court tomorrow.

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Sioux Lookout LCBO finishes pilot project
Posted 28 August 2023

Sioux Lookout LCBO finishes pilot project

A year long pilot project has wrapped up with Sioux Lookout’s L-C-B-O, which saw its days of operation reduced by 2 days per week and the results are noticeable. Calls for service in the downtown core dropped an average of 61 percent on Sundays and Mondays than the rest of the week, resulting in...

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New welcome kiosk at Saint John Airport
Posted 28 August 2023

New welcome kiosk at Saint John Airport

There is a new space at the Saint John Airport to welcome conference delegates, athletes, students and newcomers. A welcome kiosk has been set up at the arrivals entrance through a partnership between the airport and Envision Saint John. “We frequently get calls from local community groups and...

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Fundy Trail Parkway marks 25th anniversary
Posted 28 August 2023

Fundy Trail Parkway marks 25th anniversary

It was a big weekend for a popular tourist attraction in southern New Brunswick. The Fundy Trail Parkway, located between St. Martins and Alma, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Construction of the more than 30-kilometre-long parkway began nearly 30 years ago in 1995. The west gate near St....

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Mount A names new interim president
Posted 28 August 2023

Mount A names new interim president

Mount Allison University has announced its new interim president and vice-chancellor. Longtime professor and academic Dr. Robert MacKinnon will step into the role after spending 32 years in the post-secondary education field. Mackinnon returns to Mount A as an alumnus from the class of 1978. He...

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Wedgeport Tuna Tournament Results
Posted 28 August 2023

Wedgeport Tuna Tournament Results

A rainy end to the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament. Weigh-ins were held on Saturday, and the Heaviest Bluefin went to the vessel ‘Atlantic Angler,’ captained by Joel Jacquard. It weighed in at 754 pounds. The Robyn Jade, captained by Steven d’Entremont had the Heaviest Bluefin from the Hell Hole at...

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Rhyah Stewart makes history in Q preseason game
Posted 28 August 2023

Rhyah Stewart makes history in Q preseason game

A Nova Scotian goalie has made history. Rhyah Stewart of Antigonish started for the Cape Breton Eagles in their QMJHL preseason game Friday night against Moncton. She became the first female from Atlantic Canada to play in a Q league game. The 16-year old stopped all 24 shots she faced, and left...

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N.S. will be spared wrath of Hurricane Franklin
Posted 27 August 2023

N.S. will be spared wrath of Hurricane Franklin

It looks like we will miss the worst of Hurricane Franklin. Forecasters tracking the storm say it will peak out at sea and clear of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. However, our province could still see some heavy rain and big waves along the coast by mid-week. “We could see hefty rainfall totals...

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Mitton becomes first Canadian woman to win a shot put medal at Worlds
Posted 27 August 2023

Mitton becomes first Canadian woman to win a shot put medal at Worlds

It’s history for a Nova Scotia athlete on the world stage. Sarah Mitton has become the first Canadian woman to win a shot put medal at at the World Athletics Championships. Mitton is from Brooklyn in Queens County and had a season best throw of 20.08m in the final in Budapest. It was strong...

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Teen killed, 5 others taken to hospital after crash in Lunenburg County
Posted 27 August 2023

Teen killed, 5 others taken to hospital after crash in Lunenburg County

A 17-year-old is dead after a head-on crash that occurred in New Ross. It happened shortly after 1 a.m. on Highway 12. The teen killed in crash is from Chester Grant. A 20-year-old man from New Ross, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Four others including a...

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