by Jacob MooreA mandatory evacuation is in place for West Dalhousie Road between addresses 4094 to 5315 in Annapolis County. It is because of wildfire near Long Lake, which has reached about 30 hectares, according to an update from the Department of Natural Resources at about 10:20 a.m. Leave the area...
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by Tara ClowWe’ll get a bit of a break from the extreme heat on Thursday and may even see some rain. Heat warnings have ended, but not before breaking a few more temperature records in the province. Fundy National Park reached a high of 29.6 degrees yesterday, surpassing the previous record of 28.3 set in...
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by Alex AllanWild blueberry growers in New Brunswick expect a solid harvest this season, with projections likely to match or exceed last year’s total of 56 million pounds. Don Arseneault, general manager of Bleuets NB Blueberries (BNBB), said the province has seen strong production in recent years, including...
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by Tara ClowA bit of a victory for the Department of Natural Resources and firefighters. The wildfire in Irishtown was downgraded on Wednesday night to contained status. It remains at 45 hectares on Thursday morning, and crews will continue to work to fully extinguish hot spots over the coming days....
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by Evan TaylorThe province has confirmed the wildfire burning near Halifax’s Bayers Lake was caused by people. Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources says crews found an open fire when they arrived at Susies Lake on Tuesday afternoon, but whoever started it had already left. The fire is holding at...
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by Evan TaylorAir Canada will begin cancelling flights Thursday ahead of a possible strike by its flight attendants on Saturday. The union has issued a 72-hour strike notice, while the airline has responded with its own lockout notice, setting the stage for a complete halt to both Air Canada and Air Canada...
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by Randy ThomsThe search for a new interim fire chief will begin in earnest in Fort Frances. The town has not had a full-time chief since January. The role was filled by Chief Administrative Officer Marcel Michaels in April after the town opted not to renew a contract with Dave Robertson, who was interim fire...
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by NewsParts of New Brunswick is expected to have poor air quality due to smoke from a nearby wildfire. Environment Canada says it is for Irishtown and surrounding areas. The amount of smoke will depend on changes in wind. The forecaster says to limit time outdoors, possibly reschedule outdoor sports,...
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by Caitlin SnowThere may be evacuations Wednesday evening for some residents in the Annapolis County. The Department of Natural Resources says it is due to the wildfire near Hoyt Lake. It is for residents on the 4800 Block of West Dalhousie Road near Godfrey Lake. The fire is estimated to be about 3 to 4...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances will form another advisory committee to look at the possible development of a dog park. It will be the third attempt since 2012. The previous committees submitted reports to council in 2012 and 2015 that identified potential locations but never pursued further. Mayor Andrew Hallikas...
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