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United Way’s annual Great Lighthouse Rescue set to take place
Posted 17 June 2025

United Way’s annual Great Lighthouse Rescue set to take place

An annual fundraiser in Thunder Bay is set to take place. United Way’s third annual Great Lighthouse Rescue is getting underway on Wednesday. Fundraising castaways are going to be “stranded” at Thunder Bay’s lighthouse. The goal is to raise enough money to be rescued and returned to shore. This...

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New health clinic opens in Dartmouth
Posted 17 June 2025

New health clinic opens in Dartmouth

A new health clinic in Dartmouth is offering a wide range of services to thousands of Nova Scotians. The province says the Dr. Maria Angwin Memorial on Wyse Road has primary care, gynecology, obstetrics, urology and midwifery. It will also host community programs like the Nova Scotia Sisterhood...

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Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Amherst
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Posted 17 June 2025

Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Amherst

A 32-year-old man is dead after an early morning accident in Amherst. It happened around 4 a.m, and was a single-vehicle rollover. Amherst Police say several bystanders attempted to provide assistance, but the Cumberland County man died as a result of his injuries. He was the lone occupant of...

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$1.9 million in illegal drugs seized in Ontario drug bust
Posted 17 June 2025

$1.9 million in illegal drugs seized in Ontario drug bust

A major drug trafficking investigation in Ontario has led to the seizure of $1.9 million in illegal drugs. As a result of the 16-month investigation, 25 people, many from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are facing a total of 197 charges, while arrest warrants have been issued for three others....

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Water conservation notice issued in Alma
Posted 17 June 2025

Water conservation notice issued in Alma

Residents and businesses in Alma are being told to reduce their water consumption. The community, which is part of Fundy Albert, is facing lower-than-normal reservoir levels for this time of year. “We ask that all water users take all necessary measures to reduce their water usage,” said a...

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Woodstock reviews safety at raceway following child’s death
Posted 17 June 2025

Woodstock reviews safety at raceway following child’s death

A New Brunswick town is reviewing raceway safety after a tragic death over the weekend. A three-year-old boy died after being struck by the starting gate during a harness race in Woodstock. Town officials announced Tuesday they have begun a comprehensive safety review of Connell Park Raceway....

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Rainbow bridge at N.S. animal shelter memorial garden helps owners grieve
Posted 17 June 2025

Rainbow bridge at N.S. animal shelter memorial garden helps owners grieve

A memorial garden at a Dartmouth animal shelter has a new addition to help owners honour their beloved pets. A rainbow bridge.   Photo: Bide Awhile Sam Cole the communications and marketing coordinator at Bide Awhile tells our newsroom it connects to Trio’s Place – a space of comfort where...

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SiRT clears off-duty Halifax cop after Porters Lake crash
Posted 17 June 2025

SiRT clears off-duty Halifax cop after Porters Lake crash

The province’s police watch dog has cleared an off-duty Halifax police officer after a crash in Porters Lake that left a man with serious injuries. SiRT says it was in the afternoon of January 24 on Myra Road. A man was helping a passenger in the backseat of his parked vehicle and was partially...

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Busy Dieppe intersection closed Wednesday, Thursday
Posted 17 June 2025

Busy Dieppe intersection closed Wednesday, Thursday

Expect some delays near a busy Dieppe intersection for two days this week. The intersection of Gauvin Road and Marché Street will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. City officials said the closure is needed for milling and paving work to take place. Access to the Market and Place 1604 parking...

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West Red Lake Gold Mines reports employee death at Madsen Mine
Posted 17 June 2025

West Red Lake Gold Mines reports employee death at Madsen Mine

West Red Lake Gold Mines has announced that an employee working at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake has died. The individual was working underground when they suffered fatal injuries. “The health, safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority,” said West Red Lake Gold Mines in a release....

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