by Evan TaylorThe Municipality of Chester is celebrating the completion of a major phase of accessibility upgrades at Wild Rose Park in Western Shore. The improvements were unveiled during a community event attended by Deputy Warden Abdelah Asif, South Shore–St. Margaret’s MP Jessica Fancy-Landry, and Chester...
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by Evan TaylorA public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening as the Town of Lunenburg’s Planning Advisory Committee seeks feedback on a proposed zoning change for a planned 65-unit apartment development on Brook Street. The applicant, Solterre Inc., is requesting to rezone two parcels of land from...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government is investing over $6.2 million in supporting the forestry sector in northwestern Ontario. “Our government is proud to support world-class innovation in Ontario’s forest sector that helps the industry grow, create jobs and build prosperity in northern communities that...
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by CJ GoaterThe Beer Store has announced more store closures for 2025. A total of 11 stores are being closed, including one location in northwestern Ontario. Red Lake’s Beer Store is one of the locations being closed. “The Beer Store is adapting to changes in the retail market in Ontario. This is an ongoing...
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It was the largest J-Strong softball tournament ever, and the most successful. Over $20,500 was raised for the fund, which helps youth in Yarmouth County access sports. Organizer Steve Berry says they had 28 teams, the most they’ve ever had. “We could go bigger, but the tournament would go into...
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by Tara ClowMore funding from the province for gender-based violence support services. The New Brunswick government announced $9.2 million on Monday to be shared between several programs and services. The Second Stage Housing program receives $1.5 million, and the transition housing program is getting $4.6...
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by Caitlin SnowThe town of Antigonish is asking you to conserve water. In a post on social media, Monday, the Town says the continuing hot weather has impacted the water levels at the James River Dam. In addition to that, there is no significant rainfall expected for the next two weeks. Even though the...
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by Tim DavidsonHydro One says over 1,400 customers from Kenora to Thunder Bay are still without power. Electricity went out last night around 10:00 due to severe thunderstorms right across the region. There are more than 500 homes without power in the Kenora area, 250 in the Dryden area and 500 just east of...
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by NewsA Halifax man is wanted on three province-wide arrest warrants. Twenty-eight-year-old Tyrone Allen Gosbee of North Preston is believed to be in the HRM. He’s facing impaired driving charges and breach of probation, along with failure to appear in court. Gosbee also goes by the name Tyrone...
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by Jacob MooreAnother crane is coming to the QEII hospital construction site. The third tower crane arrives on Tuesday, according to Build Nova Scotia. Along with the crane comes some traffic interruptions. Robie Street lanes will be reduced on both sides near Jubilee Road and Veteran’s Memorial Lane on...
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