by Tim DavidsonThe Municipality of Sioux Lookout is getting $200,000 to implement its Pathways to Prevention project. The money comes from Impact Insurance’s Municipal Climate Resiliency program. In total the insurance company is making $3.1 million available this year for communities across Canada. Sioux...
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by Jacob MooreThe intense heat is lowering water reservoirs across the province. Several conservation orders are in place for the Town of Stewiacke, and for anyone on the Margaretsville Water Utility in Annapolis County. Residents are not allowed to use water for non-essential things like lawn watering, car...
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by Brad PerryCanada has become the latest nation to announce it will recognize Palestine as a state. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the recognition will take place at September’s UN General Assembly. “Canada has long been committed to a two-state solution — an independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian...
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by NewsInside a packed chamber, members of the Saint Andrews council voted six to one in favour of sending the design for Market Square and Wharf to tender. A number of residents were not allowed inside the chamber due to capacity issues, with some watching on a laptop in the parking lot. The design is...
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by NewsA collision has closed Three Brooks Road in Bayview, Wednesday evening. RCMP say it is near Bayview Road. Details are few, but you are asked to avoid the area.
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by Tim DavidsonToday is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and the province of Ontario is using it to take action. Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa was in Kenora to announce a 5-year extension to its Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy. “We did increase the funding of...
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by Alex AllanA new satellite office has opened in Moncton to help youth and families struggling with substance use, and the team behind it is wasting no time reaching out. Portage Atlantic launched its Community Care Program office last Friday, with services officially beginning on Monday. Located at 22...
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An active wildfire in Tantallon. It’s in the Big Indian Lake area, according to Halifax Professional Firefighters. They say the Department of Natural Resources are on scene. The firefighters want the public to avoid the area if possible, so emergency crews can work safely. No word on how big the...
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by Brad PerryPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation ordering 50 per cent tariffs on certain copper imports. The White House cited “national security” in announcing the proclamation, which will take effect Friday. Officials said the tariff will apply to semi-finished copper products and...
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by Caitlin SnowThere will be a slew of emergency personnel in the north end of Halifax, Thursday, to simulate an ammonia leak. According to a news release from Labatt Brewery, it will happen between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., near Oland Brewery on Agricola Street. “The simulated ammonia lea will test Labatt’s...
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