by Randy ThomsCanada Post is reporting more financial losses as it tries to hammer out a new collective agreement with its workers. The over $407 million loss for the last three months follows the record-setting $448 million loss in the previous quarter. They attribute the losses to sharp declines in parcel...
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by Randy ThomsA program designed to help Indigenous communities with the development of new energy projects has been boosted with additional funding. The provincial government is adding an extra $10 million to the Indigenous Energy Support Program, bringing the amount of money available to $25 million....
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The Nova Scotia Guard is on the ground in Annapolis County. They’re helping with the fire incident command post, which is now in Bridgetown. Director Neal Alderson says it’s been a tough week, and they’re supporting first responders however they can. “Currently we have four members a day, a...
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by Randy ThomsMore support for young people wanting to start or grow a business. The provincial government is providing Futurpreneur Canada with $2 million to continue its programs. It offers services such as collateral-free loans, mentorship and in-person programming to those 19 to 39. “Young entrepreneurs...
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by Tim DavidsonAn assault earlier this month on the Mishkeegogamang First Nation (New Osnaburgh) south of Pickle Lake, has resulted in two more arrests. The incident was reported to the Nishnawbe Aski Police on August 5th on Muddy Lane. Initially, four people were arrested and two people were sent to hospital...
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by Tim DavidsonSioux Lookout OPP are investigation what they call a serious assault on Millar Crescent last Friday. Police say shortly before 6 pm, a person was located with life-threatening injuries. The victim remains in hospital. The OPP’s Crime Unit is continuing its investigation. Initial reports show...
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by Tara ClowA New Brunswick graduate has received a scholarship through IWK Health. Vishwa Pancholi of Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quispamsis receives $2500. As a part of her application, she submitted an essay using scientific evidence to explain a specific area of health and innovation. Pancholi’s...
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A natural gas leak has led to evacuations in Dartmouth. At this hour, a mandatory evacuation is in place for all buildings in Pinecrest. The evacuation zone covers Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth. Four Halifax Transit...
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by Alex AllanTwo teens from Saint John and St. George have been arrested after stealing a truck in Florenceville, north of Woodstock. RCMP say the truck was spotted on Highway 2 in Florenceville around 8:30 p.m. on Friday and initially stopped during a traffic check. The truck sped off moments later....
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by Caitlin SnowOne of the biggest superstars on the planet and a three-time Superbowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, are getting married. Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on her Instagram account. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the...
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