by Tim DavidsonThe Nishnawbe Aski Police Board has a new chairperson. Jason Batise takes over from Frank McKay on an interim basis. McKay has tendered his resignation after he was suspended by the board for a Code of Conduct violation. He’s been charged with impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor...
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by Alex AllanThe Codiac Regional RCMP says it’s increasing patrols across the region after hearing from residents, business owners, and employees. Many have raised concerns about safety, especially around open drug use and visible homelessness in public spaces. Superintendent Benoit Jolette, who leads the...
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Babies and seniors will be able to get a free RSV vaccine. The province says people over 75 and infants under 8 months are eligible. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang says it’s a one-time vaccine. “The research will show us maybe in a few years that there could be a need for a...
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by Evan TaylorThe LaHave River will once again be filled with colour later this month as the Pijinuiskaq Paddle Festival returns for its second year. The event builds on the success of 2024’s inaugural Parade of Paddlers, which drew more than 170 people onto the water. Organizers say this year it has grown...
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by Randy ThomsThe charitable foundation set up by Mastercard is recognizing the impact Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has had on the region. The Mastercard Foundation has gifted it $10 million. Seven Gens was one of 30 post-secondary institutions receiving funding in recognition of their...
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by Evan TaylorThe Region of Queens is set to permanently close its Materials Recovery Facility in Milton later this year, and the union representing many of its workers says it was blindsided by the announcement. The facility, which handles recyclable materials for the region, will shut down on December 1....
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by Caitlin SnowThe Halifax Regional Municipality is no longer forking over $50,000 to help fund the Davis Cup tie now that spectators are no longer allowed to watch the event. Due to what they described as safety concerns, Tennis Canada made the decision, Tuesday, to ban fans from watching the matches between...
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by Bryan TaitPeople in the Sussex area who rely on the Salvation Army’s food bank are going to have find another source for their Thanksgiving turkey this year. In a Facebook post Monday, the charitable organization announced it will not be able to provide Thanksgiving hampers this year. The decision was...
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by Brad PerryIf you like warmer weather, you could be in luck over the coming weeks. The Weather Network released its fall forecast for the Maritimes on Wednesday. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet said temperatures are expected to be above normal. “But that does still mean we can get cooler shots of air,” said the...
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by Brad PerryIf you like warmer weather, you could be in luck over the coming weeks. The Weather Network released its fall forecast for Ontario on Wednesday. “As a whole, widespread above-normal temperatures as we head into September through to November, but we can expect a couple of cool shots,” said...
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