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N.B. officer wins 7 medals at World Police and Fire Games
Posted 16 August 2023

N.B. officer wins 7 medals at World Police and Fire Games

A New Brunswick police officer continues to make a name for himself on the international stage. Detective Const. James Smith won seven medals at the 2023 World Police and Fire Games, which were held in Winnipeg from July 28 to August 6. The Saint John Police Force officer took home six gold...

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41st Keewaywin Conference underway
Posted 16 August 2023

41st Keewaywin Conference underway

Chiefs and other members of leadership of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation are in Thunder Bay this week for the 41st Keewaywin Conference. Several items are on the agenda, the biggest being the confirmation of Alvin Fiddler back into the role of Grand Chief. This comes just a few short months after...

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August to become Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia
Posted 15 August 2023

August to become Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia

It’s National Acadian Day, and for the first time next August, Nova Scotia will officially celebrate Acadian Heritage Month. Premier Tim Houston says it was an honour to make the proclamation at the Village Historique Acadien in West Pubnico. “400 years of history and culture and contributions,...

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New display honours Yarmouth NHLer Ryan Graves
Posted 15 August 2023

New display honours Yarmouth NHLer Ryan Graves

A new exhibit recognizing Yarmouth’s Ryan Graves at Mariners Centre. Memorbilia of the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman is on display on the upper concourse. He also had his number 27 jersey retired by Yarmouth County Minor Hockey. Graves says it’s an honour. “It’s something I never thought would...

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Two seriously injured in Blockhouse highway collision
Posted 15 August 2023

Two seriously injured in Blockhouse highway collision

August 15, 2023, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia – Lunenburg District RCMP are currently investigating a significant collision that transpired in Blockhouse, leaving two individuals with serious injuries. The incident occurred yesterday, around 1:50 p.m., prompting an immediate response from Lunenburg...

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Valley man charged with child pornography
Posted 15 August 2023

Valley man charged with child pornography

A valley man has been charged with child pornography. RCMP searched a home near Annapolis Royal, July 13, after a social media app notified police of child pornography on their service. The suspect, a 50-year-old man has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Transmitting Child...

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12-year-old facing charges after truck was stolen
Posted 15 August 2023

12-year-old facing charges after truck was stolen

A 12-year-old from Sydney is facing charges after a truck was stolen. Cape Breton Regional Police say it was taken from a driveway on Webster Street around 8am Monday. Witnesses saw a youth drive away in the vehicle. Officers eventually saw the youth run from the stolen vehicle and a second...

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Town council commits to Sunny Cove funds
Posted 15 August 2023

Town council commits to Sunny Cove funds

Fort Frances town council will set aside $215 thousand for potential upgrades to Russell Hall at Sunny Cove Camp. It comes as the town seeks funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. Council also agreed Monday night to cover any cost overruns. “We did at our last council meeting, agree to...

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Arrest in connection with break and enter at Saint John apartment
Posted 15 August 2023

Arrest in connection with break and enter at Saint John apartment

A 46-year-old man has been arrested after a break-in on Clarendon Street. Saint John Police say a suspect entered an apartment at around 1:48 am Tuesday morning while the residents were sleeping. A number of items were taken, including keys and a vehicle. At approximately 2:30 am,  the car was...

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More smoke drifting into the area
Posted 15 August 2023

More smoke drifting into the area

Another air quality statement has been released for parts of northwestern Ontario. Right now the Kenora and Dryden area are being affected. Smoke from fires in the Great Slave Lake area of the Northwest Territories and northern Alberta is drifting into the region. The air quality alert is...

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