by Caitlin SnowThe president of the Dalhousie Faculty Association said he has mixed emotions after receiving a new proposal from the university that he said still falls short but will share with members. DFA had two meetings planned to communicate the new offer. In an interview with our newsroom, Thursday,...
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by Bryan TaitA new strategy for encouraging immigrants to come to the Saint John region was revealed Thursday. Envision Saint John unveiled Pathways to Belonging, the new immigration strategy put together by the economic development agency and the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP). Envision...
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by Alex AllanFamilies facing hardship will find support, resources, and a sense of community at an upcoming outreach event in Moncton. The Helping Hand Project, led by The Mandate Development Centre (TMDC), is set to host its second major outreach at Victoria Park. The initiative offers free essentials,...
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by Tim DavidsonA new report shows the incidence of diabetes is about 50 percent higher in northern Ontario First Nations than the provincial average. The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority compiled the study. It shows that about 14 percent of people living on First Nations have diabetes, compared to...
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by CJ GoaterThe NDP’s Shadow Minister and Critic for Colleges, Universities, Research, Excellence and Security, MPP Peggy Sattler, is calling on the Ford government to fund the province’s colleges sufficiently. “Ontario’s public colleges power our economy. They train the next generation of talent, create...
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by Randy ThomsHigh honours are being given to a Lakehead University law student working in Fort Frances. The Royal Society of Canada is awarding Cassandra Spade with a Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize. It honours recent law students who are most likely to influence equity and social justice in Canada....
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by Alex AllanOnly tiny nudges are expected to happen at the fuel pumps, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to drop by less than one cent per litre, and diesel is expected to rise by more than one cent on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.50 per litre...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Lumberjacks are searching for someone to bring extra energy to the rink this season — as the team’s new mascot. The junior hockey club announced this week that it’s looking for a high-energy volunteer to take on the role at home games. The position involves entertaining the...
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by Evan TaylorWork is underway on the next stage of electrical system upgrades in the Town of Lunenburg. Phase 2 of the capital project began this week and is expected to continue into October. Crews are installing new conductors, poles, transformers, and secondary power lines along Green Street, Victoria...
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by Alex AllanThe Codiac Regional RCMP has reported a rise in concerns about panhandling throughout the Greater Moncton area, especially near roadways and intersections. The RCMP said the rise in panhandling is linked to broader issues such as the cost of living, housing instability, and mental health...
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