by Randy ThomsA court judge has dismissed the town of Fort Frances’ efforts to lay claim to Point Park. The ruling by Ontario Superior Court Justice John Fregeau ends a court battle that was first initiated by the town in 2009. That is when a 100-year lease allowing the park expired. At the time, Canada...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Catholic District School Board will operate with a small surplus next year. The 2025-2026 budget was presented Tuesday night to trustees. Superintendent of Business Services Alison Smith says even though they just got the funding numbers from the province, they were able to pull the...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s police have arrested a suspect accused of robbing the same business twice. Officers initially responded to a business on Simpson Street on May 15 after receiving a report of a robbery. A man with his face covered entered the building holding a knife and demanded money. The suspect...
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by Alex AllanA young student took on a big role in Saint John, proudly serving as the city’s “Chief for a Day.” Twelve-year-old Favour Ayoade was officially sworn in on Wednesday during a morning ceremony at Saint John Police Headquarters. The honour is part of a tradition held during National Police Week,...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay is giving residents a first look at the city’s Smart Growth Action Plan which is being developed. The goal of the plan is to encourage people to move to the city, which would grow the tax base and strengthen the workforce locally. The city and the local economic development...
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by Brad PerryFor the first time in decades, the Moncton Fire Department has increased its minimum daily staffing. There are now at least 22 firefighters on duty across the city every shift instead of 21. Eight probationary firefighters recently graduated from the department’s 10-week training program. Lt....
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by CJ GoaterA member of the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and assistant coach of the Florida Panthers has secured his fourth Stanley Cup. Jamie Kompon is a Stanley Cup Champion for the second year in a row. The Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the finals, extending the Canadian...
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by CJ GoaterThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is adjusting its priorities to serve northern Ontario better. The provincial government is making changes to the organization’s direction to prioritize investments that protect northern industries and jobs. The hope is that this will lessen...
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by Tim DavidsonA new radar sign has been set up in the City of Dryden. It’s on Van Horne Avenue. The Northwestern Health Unit says this street is busy and used by students getting to school. The radar sign lets motorists know how fast they are going and make drivers more aware of their speed. “Radar signs have...
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There could be big changes to ferries in Digby County. Two boats that service islands in Digby Neck, including Grand Passage to Brier Island can carry nearly 20 cars at a time, but soon will no longer be compliant for safety. The 43-year-old backup ferry can only take seven vehicles. Transport...
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