by Caitlin SnowHalifax Regional Council has appointed a new acting Chief Administrative Officer for HRM. Brad Anguish will start September 8. In a release from the city Wednesday morning, Mayor Andy Fillmore says we are at a pivotal point for the future of the municipality. “Mr. Anguish’s long history of...
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by Jacob MooreTwo people will share the role of Artistic Director for the 2026 Celtic Colours International festival in Cape Breton. The festival society has chosen Shauna Walters and Wendy MacIsaac as co-directors. They have decades of experience working in music and events. Walters was a staff member when...
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by Tara ClowAs most students headed back to the classroom on Tuesday, teachers were also top of mind. The president of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association, Heidi Ryder, says recruitment is still a priority, “Still projecting probably 1400 teachers retiring the next five years or so. We’ve got about half...
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by Jacob MooreYou might run into slower traffic Wednesday in Bridgewater. Crews are laying new asphalt on High Street in the morning, followed by Dublin Avenue. If they have time, they will also put new pavement down on Sunset Drive. Drive carefully in those areas and expect some traffic delays. The town also...
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by Randy ThomsAnother school year is upon us. Students across the Rainy River District School Board return to classes today. Rainy River District School Board’s Education Director Heather Campbell is excited about their return. “It’s always wonderful to welcome back staff and students to a new school year,”...
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by Jacob MooreMore Canadians visited national parks and museums this summer compared to last year. The government implemented the Canada Strong Pass from June through Sept. 2nd. It offered discounts to visit national parks and museums. Early results show about 15 per cent more people visited national museums,...
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by Jacob MooreA massive music artist has pulled out of Sommo music festival in P.E.I. Alex Warren was set to play on Sunday Sept. 14 ahead of headliner Hozier. The festival says he backed out because of a recently booked schedule conflict. The organizers say it is tough news for everyone when the festival is...
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by Randy ThomsCatholic school students in the area will enjoy new facilities this school year. Makerspace rooms have been set up in each of the schools operated by the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Education Director Jackie Robinson says it allows students to explore their imaginations by building...
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by Randy ThomsHydro One is rewarding 28 organizations and communities across the province with $25,000 grants. The funding comes from the utility’s Energizing Life Community Fund, established to support local community projects. Several projects in northwestern Ontario will benefit. The Northwestern Ontario...
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by Randy ThomsThe NDP’s Education Critic find it disturbing. That is Chandra Pasma’s reaction to the talk from Premier Doug Ford and his Minister of Education Paul Calandra about the potential of eliminating school board trustees. Pasma says it is another move by the Ford government to dismantle democracy....
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