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Summer hours begin at Thunder Bay Public Libraries
Posted 16 June 2025

Summer hours begin at Thunder Bay Public Libraries

Thunder Bay Public Library branches have switched over to summer hours for the season. You won’t notice much of a change outside of all branches being closed on Sundays. The summer schedule will remain in place through September 1. Library hours include: Waverly Library Monday to Thursday:...

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Halifax’s Ryan Bowness named Islanders assistant GM
Posted 16 June 2025

Halifax’s Ryan Bowness named Islanders assistant GM

A Haligonian is joining the front office of the New York Islanders. Ryan Bowness has been named assistant general manager and director of player personnel. Bowness previously held an assistant GM role with the Ottawa Senators, he also won a Stanley Cup as a scout with the Pittsburgh Penguins in...

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Crosby headlines first 6 for Canada at Milan 2026
Posted 16 June 2025

Crosby headlines first 6 for Canada at Milan 2026

Sidney Crosby is returning to the Olympic games. The Vancouver 2010 hero is coming back to Team Canada for the 2026 Milan tournament. The two-time gold medalist is one of six preliminary players named, as the NHL returns to the event for the first time in 12 years. The Penguins captain is joined...

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Your first chance for input on Moncton’s municipal plan
Posted 16 June 2025

Your first chance for input on Moncton’s municipal plan

Here is your first chance to provide feedback for the City of Moncton’s new municipal plan and zoning bylaw. Two in-person events are taking place at Legends at the Moncton Coliseum on Tuesday afternoon and evening. “In order for us to do a very good job, we really need to the public to be...

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Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame accepting nominations
Posted 16 June 2025

Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame accepting nominations

It’s that time again! The nominating committee is accepting nominations for the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame. There will be inductees in these categories: Builder/Sponser Individual Athlete Team The Wall of Fame is in the Civic Centre and displays achievement in sports with new...

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Thunder Bay CEDC adds to board of directors
Posted 16 June 2025

Thunder Bay CEDC adds to board of directors

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission has added to its board of directors. Denise Atkinson, Founder and CEO of Tea Horse and Tipi Horse Connects, is joining the board. She brings an extensive background and adds Indigenous representation to the board. Atkinson is a member of...

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Feds announce tourism discounts for young people, families
Posted 16 June 2025

Feds announce tourism discounts for young people, families

Travelling to national parks, museums and art galleries will be cheaper this summer. The Canada Strong Pass will offer discounts to camp at National Parks and even more savings for young Canadians. Minister of Culture Steven Guilbeault says they want families to choose Canada this summer. “Our...

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St. FX’s Dr. Andy Hakin new Chair of N.S. council of university presidents
Posted 16 June 2025

St. FX’s Dr. Andy Hakin new Chair of N.S. council of university presidents

The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) has a new Chair. Dr. Handy Hakin has assumed the role for a two-year term that began June 11. Dr. Hakin is also President and Vice-Chancellor at St. FX. “Nova Scotia’s universities, like others across Canada, are navigating an era of...

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Diesel prices expected to spike Monday night
Posted 16 June 2025

Diesel prices expected to spike Monday night

It looks like diesel prices are heading up on Monday night in New Brunswick. An industry source says the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board will use the interrupter clause at midnight. The maximum price is expected to increase by more than seven cents per litre, said the source. Diesel is...

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Man, 27, charged with child porn in Lunenburg County
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Posted 16 June 2025

Man, 27, charged with child porn in Lunenburg County

A 27-year-old man from Lunenburg County is facing child pornography charges. RCMP say he was arrested after law officials searched a home on Camperdown Road, Thursday. It happened after investigators were contacted by a social media app that their service was being used for child pornography....

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