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Quebec driver hit with stunt driving charges
Posted 11 August 2023

Quebec driver hit with stunt driving charges

Another day another stunt driver for Ontario Provincial Police in the Thunder Bay district. Officers pulled a Quebec driver over last Saturday, tagged at 148 kilometres per hour while travelling through Shuniah. The 72 year old had his licence suspended for 30 days and his vehicle impounded for...

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Invasive crayfish discovered
Posted 11 August 2023

Invasive crayfish discovered

A new invasive species has been discovered in Canada, but despite it being localized one area at this time there is concern over its ability to spread beyond. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says marbled crayfish, were found in a Burlington, Ontario pond. It’s an all female...

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Microsoft scam hits the region
Posted 11 August 2023

Microsoft scam hits the region

Residents are being warned of an online scam where Shuniah resident was taken for approximately $90,000. On August 3rd Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a scam, when the victim had received a notification on their computer of Microsoft requesting access after being informed their...

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Photo Gallery: 2023 CLE
Posted 11 August 2023

Photo Gallery: 2023 CLE

A collection of photos from the 2023 Canadian Lakehead Exhibition on now until August 13th.

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Gas, diesel prices up across N.B.
Posted 11 August 2023

Gas, diesel prices up across N.B.

Gas and diesel prices are up across New Brunswick as expected. The maximum price for regular self-serve climbed by one cent overnight. The most you will now pay is $1.86 per litre — the highest price since November. Diesel prices jumped more than five cents to a maximum of $2.00 per litre. Most...

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Detached building part of Mariners Centre expansion plans
Posted 11 August 2023

Detached building part of Mariners Centre expansion plans

It looks like the Mariners Centre expansion will involve a detached building. A concept design has been approved by the Expansion Board, that would see a one-level building constructed on the northeast side of the property. The building will feature a gymnasium and pool. In a release, the board...

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Gas, diesel up in latest N.S. price change
Posted 11 August 2023

Gas, diesel up in latest N.S. price change

Fuel prices are up ahead of the weekend. A bump of nearly a cent for regular overnight. It’s hovering around $1.85 a litre. Diesel is over $1.96 a litre this morning after a near 5 cent gain.

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Youth charged in alleged Saint John shooting
Posted 11 August 2023

Youth charged in alleged Saint John shooting

Saint John police say a 16-year-old has been charged in connection with an alleged shooting. First responders were called to the 200-block of Duke Street shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday. “On arrival, officers located a 30-year-old man who had allegedly been shot,” police said in a news release....

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Kings RCMP lay attempted murder charge following early morning stabbing in New Minas
Posted 11 August 2023

Kings RCMP lay attempted murder charge following early morning stabbing in New Minas

A charge of attempted murder has been levied following an incident in New Minas, where a 19-year-old Wolfville resident suffered stab wounds during a confrontation near Crescent Dr. The victim’s upper body was injured, leading to hospitalization in New Minas and later transfer to Halifax. The...

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Bachynski and Beernaert lead KBI
Posted 11 August 2023

Bachynski and Beernaert lead KBI

Former KBI champs Adam Bachynski and Andrew Beernaert have the day one lead after pulling in a five fish bag of 20.85 pounds. The first time team of Ty McNaughton and Drew Bowles are in second place with a weight of 20.51 pounds. Third place belongs to Justin McGinnis and Owen Doerksen, just a...

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