by Evan TaylorFire crews are continuing their efforts across northwestern Ontario, where 42 wildfires remain active in the region. A new wildfire—Sioux Lookout 54—was confirmed on July 9. It’s burning about 6.5 kilometres east of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) First Nation and is not under...
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by Brad PerryA weekend incident in western New Brunswick has raised serious concerns for both all-terrain vehicle riders and property owners. Mounties said a driver using an ATV trail in the Hartford area, near Woodstock, collided with a wire tied across the path. There were no injuries reported during the...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Town of Digby says the decision to discontinue Kings Transit was due to fiscal restraints. The town announced it was ending the service earlier this week. In a statement the town says it applies only to service within the town and that the move was made by council after careful...
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by Caitlin SnowA local non-profit organization says they are heartbroken after their 60 ft banner was stolen just days before their main event. Halifax Jazz Festival says it happened either Monday night or early Tuesday morning from the corner of Barrington and South Streets and are now asking the public for...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax’s mayor says the way the government structure stands now in Nova Scotia, the platform that he was elected to office for is not getting executed. Andy Fillmore’s comments to our newsroom come just hours before strong mayor powers will be discussed at Halifax Regional Council, Thursday. “I...
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by Randy ThomsAn effort to improve the efficiency of federal governments and agencies. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has launched a review to eliminate duplication and outdated rules to improve access and delivery of services. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the review is necessary for economic...
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by NewsHere is Bruce Braun’s latest column. Enjoy! Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, July 8, 2025.
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by Randy ThomsSeveral employees with Koochiching County have new contracts. New three-year deals have been signed between the County and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the union representing employees in Public Health and Human Services, Highway and Environmental...
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by Brad PerryAn independent expert will look into what caused a recent stay of proceedings in two Fredericton-area murder cases. The Fredericton Police Force announced Wednesday it has hired an Ontario-based lawyer and investigator to conduct a review. It comes less than two weeks after stays of proceedings...
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by Jacob MooreYou could soon see some warning labels on your beer in Antigonish. Dr. Kara Thompson from St. FX is working with Candid Brewery to teach people about alcohol and the risk of cancer. Thompson, the Research Chair in Substance Use and Prevention at the University, says alcohol is a serious public...
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