by Brad PerryThe number of measles cases in the Sussex region has nearly tripled over the past day. Public Health reported eight new cases of the virus on Thursday, bringing the total to 13. Health officials reported the first case last Wednesday and declared an outbreak five days later. That first case was...
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by Alex AllanSt. Joseph’s Hospital will rename the wellness garden to Laurie’s Garden in memory of Laurie Flood, the longtime executive director of the Foundation. Flood passed away in January at the age of 63. She led the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation for more than 20 years and played a key role in...
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by Jacob MooreAliens and lobster—those are just two parts of a new play set in Shag Harbour, N.S. Area 33 is about a teenage girl trying to make sense of her place in the world, while working two jobs, one at the UFO museum, and one at her uncle’s lobster buying business. Natalie Meisner grew up on the south...
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by Randy ThomsThe designs used to expand correctional facilities in northwestern Ontario are being used on projects elsewhere. The provincial government is planning expansions of facilities in Thorold, Sudbury and Milton. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says they will be modular builds, similar to those in...
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by Randy ThomsThere appears to be growing interest in the use of the Ice for Kids Arena in Fort Frances. Sales for this year are up over the start of the pilot last year. Recreation and Culture Manager Elisa McLeod reports that 34% of all ice time available in July and August has been accounted for so far....
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by Randy ThomsSome Kenora residents can expect to experience water disruptions that will continue tomorrow. The city says it is because of the construction taking place on Ninth Street North. Residents in the Rideout area north of Ninth, and those on Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets North, may experience low...
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by Jacob MooreA fourth person is facing charges in relation to a shooting in Halifax last month. At about 3:30 p.m. on June 26, police got a report of gunshots near the intersection of Buddy Daye Street and Gottingen Street. No one was reported injured, and the suspects fled the scene before police arrived....
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s premier says she is not surprised by a lack of beds at several regional hospitals in the province. Horizon Health is dealing with overcrowding at several hospitals due to patients awaiting long-term care placements. Patients at hospitals in Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi and...
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Professional women’s hockey players are showcasing their skills in Yarmouth. Seventy-six girls in minor hockey are taking part in the Coastal Female Hockey Development camp this week at Mariners Centre. It’s being led by Toronto Sceptres defender and Yarmouth native Allie Munroe. She says it’s...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswickers may see a small shift in fuel prices, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to rise by more than one cent per litre, while diesel looks to drop by less than one cent Thursday night. Maximum prices in the province currently range from $1.44 for...
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