by Jacob MooreA man and a woman are dead after a head-on collision on Highway 103 near Shelburne. RCMP say it happened at about 1:15 p.m. Monday afternoon near Birchtown. Volkswagen Jetta and a yellow Ford F-150 collided, when crews arrived on scene, the truck was engulfed in flames. The driver of the...
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by CJ GoaterA designated truck route (DTR) is officially coming to Thunder Bay. A DTR identifies corridors for truck traffic to use in the city. City Council has approved the DTR, banning most transport trucks from Highway 102, Arthur Street, and Dawson Road. Moving forward, truckers will have to use...
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by Evan TaylorWest Hants RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a Hants County man wanted across the province. Andrew Scott Barker, 47, is facing a long list of charges, including: Unlawful confinement Assault Assault with a weapon Administering or causing drugs to be taken Uttering...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s official languages commissioner is applauding work by provincial health officials to protect the rights of vulnerable patients. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act complained they did not get legal forms in the official language of their choice. An investigation report...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s City Council has tentatively approved major governance structure changes. Council approved the changes at Committee of the Whole, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency and public engagement. The new structure still needs to be finalized at city council. One of the significant...
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by Brad PerryDiesel users in New Brunswick should see an unexpected break at the pumps on Tuesday night. An industry source says the provincial regulator will use its interrupter clause at midnight. Diesel prices are expected to fall by more than seven cents per litre when that happens. The most you will...
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by Tara ClowAn RCMP investigation is underway after a man was found beside a road in Riverview with his face covered in blood. Inspector Jonathan White says it happened at Pinder Road and Findlay Boulevard just before 6 am on Monday. White adds that the man was uncooperative with police. A blood trail led...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) is calling on the Houston government to “put a cork” in any plans to privatize alcohol sales. Nova Scotia is in the process of looking into selling alcohol in places like grocery and convenience stores and have launched a survey for...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg’s proposed noise bylaw is up for a final vote this evening, with council scheduled to hold its second and final reading at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The update is intended to replace the town’s current bylaw, which staff say has been too vague to enforce consistently. The proposed version...
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by Alex AllanOntario’s northwest region is currently tracking 22 active wildfires, and no new fires were reported Monday evening. Officials say most fires are being held, are under control, or are being observed, but two fires remain uncontrolled. Red Lake Fire 12, burning near Sandy Lake and Deer Lake First...
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