by Tim DavidsonThe former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario has passed away. James Bartleman died on Monday, according to a release from Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the current Lieutenant-Governor. Part of Bartleman’s legacy is a creative writing competition for Indigenous youth in Ontario. He also was involved in...
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by Joe ThomsonRCMP are investigating a serious crash in Pictou County that left six people injured. At around 11:45 p.m. last night, RCMP, and EHS responded to reports of the crash that happened on Gairloch Road in Union Centre. They learned that a Kia Rio was travelling on the road when it lost control and...
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by Brad PerryOne person has died after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Moncton. RCMP say the single-vehicle crash happened in Boundary Creek around 10:15 p.m. Thursday. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle died at the scene from his injuries. He has been identified as a 70-year-old man from...
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The Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival is back this weekend. It all starts tomorrow with the Wedgeport Community Yard Sale. On Sunday, the Tuna Fun Run starts at the tuna museum, with distances of 5 and 10 kilometres. There’s also the Tiny Tuna 600 metre run and the Kids Gone Fishin party....
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The nominations for the Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards are out. Reggae artist Jah’Mila and rapper Quake Matthews lead the way with 4 nominations each. The awards will be handed out during Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth this November. Two local artists are up for awards, Cameron...
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by Joe ThomsonThe RCMP in Ingonish have asked the public to help them find a missing man. 26-year-old Brandon MacKinnon was last seen leaving the Keltic Lodge at 7 a.m. yesterday morning. He was wearing a black and grey plaid jacket and grey sweatpants, and is about 5’8”, and 190lbs. Police say he could be...
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by Adam RileyCity police have arrested a Thunder Bay man following an assault and robbery in a north side neighbourhood. Officers were called to Carrie Street just before 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, upon arrival they learned a male had accused the victims of stealing his property before assaulting them. It was later...
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A familiar face won’t be behind the bench for the STFX men’s hockey team this season. Brad Peddle will stay on as General Manager of the team, but announced he’s accepted an opportunity with the Columbus Blue Jackets as an amateur scout. He was the Head Coach for 18 years, winning back-to-back...
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by Brad PerrySome New Brunswick motorists are paying more to fill up their fuel tanks on Friday. The maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline climbed 3.5 cents overnight. The most you will now pay is $1.89 per litre — the highest price in several months. Diesel prices fell three-tenths of a cent to a...
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by NewsCeremonies will be held on Sunday to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. The annual event will be held in collaboration with the Dieppe Military Veterans Association at Place 1604. It begins with a military parade at 1:30 p.m. honouring Canadian soldiers who died in the raid. A...
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