by Randy ThomsHydro One and the Society of United Professionals have reached a tentative deal. It impacts about two thousand employees working in engineering, supervisory and professional roles. “The employees represented by the Society of United Professionals play an important part in energizing life for our...
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by Randy ThomsAtikokan is becoming a hot spot in the search for lithium. There are now eight companies staking claims at fourteen different sites around the community. BC-based New Energy Metals is the latest. It is acquiring four mining claims running along Highway 11 in the Sapawe area. Rock samples taken...
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by Tim DavidsonA boil water advisory has been lifted in Ignace. It was declared on Monday after recent repairs to the water system. Some residents reported losing water pressure. Two results clear of any bacterial contamination are needed before the drinking water ban can be lifted.
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by Brad PerryIt looks like some New Brunswick drivers will see another hike at the fuel pumps this week. An industry source says gas prices will climb more than three cents per litre on Thursday night. That will push gasoline prices to their highest level since July of last year. Meanwhile, diesel prices are...
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by Joe ThomsonHalifax water is warning residents that wastewater is entering the Northwest arm because of a system backup. As a result, untreated, unscreened waste is entering the water. Crews are working to solve the issue but in the meantime people and pets should stay out of the water until further notice....
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by Brad PerryHeavy rain is not something we need in southern New Brunswick, but we could see more of it on Friday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for areas along the Fundy coast. That includes Saint John and County, Grand Manan and coastal Charlotte County, and Fundy National Park....
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by Joe ThomsonMonster Energy says they take compliance very seriously for all of its products intended for Canadian markets, after the Canadian Food inspection agency ordered a recall for some of their products earlier this week. The recall was over some products due to issues related to labeling accuracy and...
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by Joe ThomsonA pair of teenage girls are missing, and the Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance to help find them. Taylin and Tristin Earle are both 13 years old and were last seen in the area of Lacewood Drive in Halifax yesterday afternoon. Taylin is described as white, 5’3” tall,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund $490,000 to help complete construction of Central Park. That includes a new playground. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the NOHFC helped with funding to rebuild the community club and the extra money is going towards the rest of the project. “It’s...
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by Joe ThomsonMake sure to plan your routes ahead this weekend if you’re leaving Halifax. The Macdonald Bridge is once again closed for the entire weekend. Halifax Bridges tweeted today that the bridge will close Friday night a 7 p.m. and won’t reopen again until Monday at 5:30 a.m. Crews will be doing...
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