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Conservatives have edge in latest Angus Reid poll
Posted 15 August 2023

Conservatives have edge in latest Angus Reid poll

The Conservatives are the preferred choice among Canadian voters. That’s according to the latest survey from the Angus Reid institute. They found that 38 percent of voters would support the opposition party, led by Pierre Poilievre. 31 percent would be in favour of re-electing the Liberals. The...

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May 27th to be ‘First Responders Day’ in Shelburne
Posted 15 August 2023

May 27th to be ‘First Responders Day’ in Shelburne

Firefighters will be honoured each year in the Municipality of Shelburne. May 27th will be ‘First Responders and Volunteers Day.’ It’s the day the Barrington Lake wildfire began, eventually growing to become the largest in our province’s history. Warden Penny Smith says those who helped are true...

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Dangerous driving leads to charges against transport driver
Posted 15 August 2023

Dangerous driving leads to charges against transport driver

A complaint of dangerous driving has led to charges against the driver of a tractor trailer unit near Atikokan. Yesterday morning Ontario Provincial Police received a call regarding a transport driving erratically, which resulted in a traffic stop. During the stop a roadside sobriety test was...

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Advocate’s review of Policy 713 to be released
Posted 15 August 2023

Advocate’s review of Policy 713 to be released

Changes to the province’s gender identity policy in schools will be the subject of a new report coming out on Tuesday. New Brunswick’s child and youth advocate has spent several weeks reviewing controversial changes to Policy 713. The results of that review are set to be released by Kelly...

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School bus drivers’ union welcomes stop-arm cameras
Posted 15 August 2023

School bus drivers’ union welcomes stop-arm cameras

Stop-arm cameras are being seen as a positive by the union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers. Last week, the province said it would install cameras on school buses around the province. Iris Lloyd is president of the New Brunswick Council of School District Unions, which represents...

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Heavy rain expected for Yarmouth, Shelburne counties tonight
Posted 15 August 2023

Heavy rain expected for Yarmouth, Shelburne counties tonight

Rain is back tonight for some areas of our province. That includes Shelburne and Yarmouth counties, where special weather statements have been issued by Environment Canada. Another 45 millimetres of rain could be on the way, with a risk of thunderstorms for southwestern areas. The forecaster...

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New soundstage coming to Halifax
Posted 15 August 2023

New soundstage coming to Halifax

A 25-acre sound stage is coming to Exhibition Park in Bayers Lake. Screen Nova Scotia, through it’s subsidiary Screen Nova Scotia Studios, Inc, will acquire the land to build the first-ever, purpose-built film and television soundstage. SNS says it’s in a quiet area with a good proximity to...

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PA intersection to close Wednesday
Posted 14 August 2023

PA intersection to close Wednesday

Motorists travelling in, around and through the downtown Port Arthur area will be losing access to a major intersection starting Wednesday. The intersection of Court Street and Red River Road will be closed as work continues on the North Core Streetscapes project. Drivers are being asked to...

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Boil water advisory issued in Ignace
Posted 14 August 2023

Boil water advisory issued in Ignace

The township of Ignace is under a boil water advisory. It is issued after a main water line break on Monday at Naumann Lake. Many residents reported losing water pressure around the noon hour. A notice from the township says due to recent repairs, the safety of its drinking water cannot be...

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Major upgrades to Cheticamp Cultural Quarter
Posted 14 August 2023

Major upgrades to Cheticamp Cultural Quarter

Big upgrades to the Cheticamp Cultural Quarter in Inverness County. MP Mike Kelloway announced Monday, a combined $3.5 million dollars from the federal and provincial governments, will go to the multifunctional arts facility. The municipality footed the first $150,000. Kelloway spoke on behalf...

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