by Jacob MooreThe Long Lake wildfires have not grown overnight, according to a Tuesday morning update from the Department of Natural Resources. They say the fire is still about 3210 hectares. DNR said it was about that size in the early afternoon on Monday, after revaluating the size of the fire on Monday...
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One person is in custody following an investigation in Digby. In a social media post, RCMP advised residents of an increased police presence on Carleton Street just after 6:30 p.m. Monday. They said there was no risk to the public. At 9 p.m., officers were at Trinity Place and asked people to...
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by Evan TaylorConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has won the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, securing his place in the House of Commons just months after losing his Ontario seat. Poilievre received more than 80 per cent of the vote in the rural Alberta riding, considered one of the safest Conservative...
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by CJ GoaterA Sachigo Lake First Nation resident awaiting their trial is facing additional charges after being arrested for violating their release conditions. Officers in Sioux Lookout located the individual in the Millar Crescent area on Friday afternoon and placed them under arrest. The individual was...
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by Evan TaylorAir Canada’s flight attendants are returning to work after their union announced a tentative agreement with the airline on Tuesday morning, officially ending the strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents about 10,400 flight attendants, said in a message to members:...
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by Brad PerryHard work has paid off for members of the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department. It is the first fire department in New Brunswick to become internationally accredited. The accreditation is awarded by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CAFI) and the Center for Public Safety...
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by Alex AllanDrivers in Dieppe should be prepared for lane reductions on Champlain Street this week. The work will take place between Acadie Avenue and Paul Street on Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be installing sewer services for a new residence. Traffic will be maintained in both directions, but...
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by Randy ThomsA delegation from Fort Frances council has meetings in Ottawa with three provincial cabinet ministers. The cost of OPP policing is among the discussion items on the agenda when they sit down with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. Mayor Andrew Hallikas says it follows up on previous talks....
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by Randy ThomsA man faces charges following an incident at an International Falls hotel. International Falls Police say a delivery driver had a gun pointed at them while making a delivery to a room at the Riverfront Hotel. The delivery driver was not injured. When police arrived, several firearms were found...
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by Randy ThomsA Dryden resident is scheduled to make a court appearance in September on an impaired driving charge. Provincial Police says the 20-year-old was charged after they responded to a single vehicle collision west of Dryden on Sunday evening at around 8:45. A vehicle spun out and hit the ditch on...
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