by Caitlin SnowThe province’s minister of health said there will never be enough parking at Halifax hospitals, but things have “settled out” since it became free two months ago. Michelle Thompson told reporters they are not receiving as many complaints but acknowledged they will never satisfy the true need. “I...
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by Brad PerryOfficials are investigating after bomb threats were made at several major Canadian airports earlier today. NAV Canada was made aware of threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Air traffic control towers were evacuated, and temporary ground...
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Give yourself some extra time if you’re heading to the Canso Causeway and the Port Hastings Rotary. Work is happening Thursday that will impact traffic flow. There will be pavement patching around the causeway and the rotary. Isolated spots will be reduced to one lane, with traffic control...
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by Alex AllanWith temperatures expected to rise around 30 degrees celsius, Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of northwestern Ontario. The affected areas include Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Emo, Rainy River, Pikangikum, Red Lake and Sioux Narrows. The warning is in effect from Thursday...
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by Brad PerryA new economic report from the province shows growth in population, employment and housing over the past year. Immigration helped push the province’s population to 854,355 as of July 1, 2024, an increase of 2.7 per cent. It marked the third consecutive year that population growth in the province...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Towns of Fort Frances and International Falls have signed a friendship proclamation. It reaffirms their commitment as sister communities. Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas says it’s important to recognize the ties they have. “What can we do to bring people together?” Hallikas said after the...
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by Alex AllanA new online tool is helping Grand Bay-Westfield Fire-Rescue crews access key information before they arrive at an emergency. The system, called Community Connect, allows residents and business owners to create a secure profile linked to their address. The goal is to give firefighters better...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Municipality of Clare is mourning a long-time councillor. Brian Comeau died on June 29 at the age of 63. In a news release, the municipality says for more than two decades Comeau served the people of Clare with dedication, compassion and integrity. “His deep love for his community was...
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by Evan TaylorThe Royal Norwegian Navy Band made a special visit to Lunenburg this week, performing a public concert and taking part in commemorative events that honoured the deep historical ties between the town and Norway. The band was in Nova Scotia for their debut performance at the Royal Nova Scotia...
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by Jacob MooreThe Yarmouth charity Ribfest returns this Friday. The town’s Rotary Club will host the festival with some money going toward local organizations. The Ribfest happens on the exhibition grounds by the Mariners Centre Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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