by Tim DavidsonA couple of medals so far for Tazio Mastromatteo at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He won gold with Team Ontario in the 4 by 100 mixed relay. He also claimed silver in the 50 meter breaststroke.
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by Randy ThomsThe Ford government is making one billion dollars available to companies impacted by the U.S. trade tariffs. The grant program will be open to eligible businesses with 10 employees or more. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says it will help those facing uncertainty. “The idea is that if you...
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by Jacob MooreA 33-year-old man from Manitoba was assaulted in Wagmatcook. The RCMP says they got a call around 5:30 Monday morning. Officers say the man was assaulted earlier in the morning by a man and a woman. A 22-year-old man was arrested, and faces several charges, including aggravated assault. The...
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by Tim DavidsonIn addition to worrying about US tariffs, the Chinese have also put on tariff on Canadian canola. Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says the agriculture industry is very important to his province and they do everything they can to help. “We just continue to be there to support,” Kinew said while he was...
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by Jacob MooreIt is going to be a long few weeks of drought in Nova Scotia. Premier Tim Houston says there is not enough rain coming to end the dry spell, and the province is a tinder box. “So far we’ve been dodging bullets,” Houston told reporters during a news conference at 3 p.m. There have been 17 fires...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances town council is giving tentative support to painting a crosswalk in recognition of the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary. The Fort Frances Branch is requesting that the crosswalk on Church Street be painted. Administration is suggesting one across from the Branch on Veterans...
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by Randy ThomsA grant program for municipal fire departments is doubling. The province says $20 million will be made available for equipment purchases or hall improvements. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says it will give firefighters the tools they need to stay safe and effectively respond to...
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by NewsA patient is missing from an address in Guysborough County. Nova Scotia Health says they need help finding Barrett Fraser. He’s been gone since June 9. The 43 year old is described as 5’9, 214 lbs with short brown and grey hair and a brown and grey beard. If you have any information you are...
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by NewsA 31-year-old man from Yarmouth County died in a single-vehicle crash near Digby. It happened Sunday around 8:30 p.m. on Langford Road in Southville. The man from Pubnico was the sole occupant of the vehicle that left the road and struck a power pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP...
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A new way to celebrate Acadian culture in Clare. The first ‘Expo Culturelle’ is being held at Universite Sainte-Anne in Church Point Friday and Saturday. It coincides with National Acadian Day on Friday, and the end of the 70th Festival Acadien de Clare. Area tourism manager Larry Peach says...
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