by Tara ClowThe Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia continues to grow. In an update Sunday morning, the Department of Natural Resources says it has now grown to around 1101 hectares. A post on social media stated that the wind has shifted and the fire is moving towards the West Dalhousie Road area. That means...
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by Tara ClowRCMP are trying locate a man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. They say 39-year-old-Joel Gregory Morris of Chegoggin is wanted on two counts of assault, overcome resistance, resisting and obstructing a peace officer, dangerous operation, flight from police and four counts of breach of...
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by Tara ClowFirefighters in Nova Scotia continue the ongoing battle to extinguish wildfires. In an update on Saturday afternoon, Director of Fleet and Forest Protection Jim Rudderham stated there were 15 active wildfires. Two had been brought under control since the day before, but they also responded to...
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by Tara ClowAir Canada flight attendants are being forced back to work. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu issued a statement during a news conference Saturday afternoon. “I exercised my authorities under section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to direct the Canada Industrial Relations Board to...
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by Tara ClowA cooler morning temperature-wise across the province, but wildfires continue to burn. As of 9:15 am Saturday, the New Brunswick Fire Watch states there are 30 active fires including nine being patrolled, one under control, nine contained, five being monitored, and six out of control. The Old...
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by Tara ClowAir Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights have now been suspended. Around 10,000 flight attendants represented by CUPE walked off the job at 12:58 ET Saturday morning. The Air Canada Component of CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline on August 13, and the airline began cancelling...
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by Tara ClowA sigh of relief for residents near Susie’s Lake, Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that the wildfire in that area is now under control. All NSDNR and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) personnel will leave the scene at dusk for the night....
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by Caitlin SnowA helicopter fighting the out of control wildfire in Annapolis County has crashed into shallow water. In a media release Friday evening, The Department of Natural Resources says it happened just after 4 p.m. DNR says the pilot was conscious and talking to first responders and by 6 p.m., was...
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by Randy ThomsIn a move to bring more people into the construction industry, the provincial government is providing Ontario colleges and universities with $75 million to expand their programs. Confederation College will be among those to share in the funding. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn...
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by Randy ThomsA Private Member’s Bill to improve highway safety in northern Ontario has the support of Fort Frances council. Council supported a resolution that backs the NDP’s call for improved truck driving training, longer hours of inspection stations and the province taking back winter road maintenance....
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