by Tim DavidsonAfter a lengthy investigation, the Ontario Special Investigation Unit has determined a Thunder Bay Police officer was not criminally negligent in the death of a 21-year-old woman. The incident started on December 30th of 2023, when police received three 911 calls from a residence in the area of...
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by Caitlin SnowA pink blanket is among items seized as the intense investigation into the missing persons case of two young children in rural Nova Scotia continues, two and a half months after their disappearance. Lilly and Jack Sullivan, six and four years old, reportedly wandered away from home on Gairloch...
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by Tim DavidsonIt’s going to cost another $700,000 to finish of the Central Park project. So far it includes an outdoor rink and a playground area. Director of Economic Development and Tourism Stace Gander says the extra money is to do some landscaping and other minor work at the new community club. “The scope...
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Residents of Canso may experience discoloured water Wednesday. The Municipality of the District of Guysborough says it is due to work on a water main repair. The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience.
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A century ago, a glimmer beneath the rocks changed everything. In 1925, the discovery of gold along the rugged shores of Red Lake ignited a frenzy that forever shaped the landscape and economy of northwestern Ontario. This year, Red Lake marks 100 years since its legendary gold rush, honouring...
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by Evan TaylorTwo Nova Scotia communities are among 27 across Canada receiving new funding to expand tree canopies and improve local well-being. The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of East Hants are included in a list of communities selected under the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC)...
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by Evan TaylorFire crews in Northwestern Ontario are now monitoring 48 active wildfires across the region, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Natural Resources. A single new fire—Sioux Lookout 57—was confirmed on July 15. It’s located on an island in Lake St. Joseph, southeast...
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by Evan TaylorA new statue honouring the legacy of Captain Angus Walters now stands at the Bluenose Golf Club in Lunenburg. The life-size wooden sculpture was created by DaVinci In Wood, a Nova Scotia-based artist from Hubbards known for crafting detailed custom sculptures for public spaces, television sets,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe unusual stand-off at Dryden city council between councillor Ritch Noel and the rest of council continues. Noel continues to attend council meetings in person, despite being asked to leave. Dryden city council passed a resolution last month to bar Noel from attending council meetings in...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Lakers’ request for a new dressing room is getting pushed to the discussions over next year’s budget. The plan proposes that the junior A club take over the Borderland Skating Club’s room, and the skating club relocate to another dressing room at the Memorial Sports Centre. The...
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