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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Ottawa says it’s a defining moment for our country. They’ve referred several big infrastructure plans to the new Major Projects Office, which helps fast-track projects of national interest. They include an expanded Port of Montreal and major natural gas, power and mining projects. Prime Minister...
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by Brad PerryNo charges will be laid after a man died following an arrest in Shediac more than a year ago. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) released its final report into the incident on Thursday. RCMP officers responded to a call from Ambulance NB at an apartment on May 29, 2024. Paramedics...
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by CJ GoaterOntario’s provincial Liberal Party leader is joining the official opposition leader in calling for more forest fire-fighting funding. In a visit to Thunder Bay, Bonnie Crombie highlighted some concerns her party has with the way the Ford government is operating. “I’d like to point out that seven...
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