by Jacob MooreCrash shuts down part of Highway 599 near Ignace
A crash has shut down a section of Highway 599 in the Ignace area. MTO says the road is closed between Highway 17 and Highway 642. No other details are currently available.
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by Jacob MooreAreas along Manitoba border, Hudson Bay impacted by smoke Wednesday
More smoke in areas along the Manitoba border and Hudson Bay on Wednesday. Some areas are less affected by the smoke drifting over from prairie wildfires and only have air quality statements, while others have air quality warnings. But in Northwest Ontario, 12 new fires had popped up by Tuesday...
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by NewsNew murder charge in connection with Rothesay woman’s death
The man charged with manslaughter in the death of Sarah Teakles has had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder. Calvin Burns-Smith, 31, facing charges of manslaughter and indignity to or interference with human remains, was scheduled to appear Tuesday for a bail hearing in Saint John...
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by Alex AllanHolt addresses on the limits of overnight roadwork in N.B.
Premier Susan Holt said the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) prioritizes safety when considering evening or overnight road and bridge work. She explained that reduced visibility, increased accident risk, and the cost are a few key factors in those decisions. Holt spoke with...
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by Caitlin SnowVehicle fire closes Hwy 104 in Havre Boucher
Highway 104 in Havre Boucher is closed as emergency crews fight a vehicle fire. RCMP say it is near exit 38. Expect delays.
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by Alex AllanMotorcyclist dies after suspected collision with moose
A man from Scoudouc, near Moncton, has died following a motorcycle crash that is believed to have involved a moose in northeastern New Brunswick. RCMP reported that a collision occurred on Route 11 in Bertrand around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday. The 60-year-old man, who was the only rider, was taken...
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by Caitlin SnowAir Canada flight attendants vote to strike, says union
The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants says members have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action, Tuesday. In a press release, CUPE says the vote was 99.7 per cent in favour of walking off the job if necessary. It comes after months of...
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by Tim DavidsonIntegrity Commissioner releases another report on councillor Ritch Noel
An Integrity Commissioner’s report on the comments of Dryden councillor Ritch Noel has found two contraventions of the Code of Conduct. There were several complaints about a Facebook post Noel made about an Eagle Lake resident, who had passed away. But Noel says he won’t apologize for his...
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by Caitlin SnowMandatory water conservation order in Antigonish
There is about to be a mandatory conservation order in the Town of Antigonish. It includes all residential and business customers in the Town and fringe areas. These activities are banned: watering your lawn, trees, shrubs, flower beds and vegetable gardens filling pools washing walkways,...
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by Tim DavidsonCarney outlines help for the softwood industry
The federal government is committing $1.2 billion to support the softwood lumber industry. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a four-pillar plan. He says that includes financial support for lumber companies as a result of new US duties. “The first pillar is to give our companies that need...
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