by Alex AllanFire crews in Northwestern Ontario have successfully contained Kenora 20 near Ingolf, Wabaseemoong, and Malachi Lake, one month after it was first confirmed. “Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Type 1 and Type 2 wildland firefighters, overhead staff, and flight crews, Kenora 20 is now being held...
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by Tara ClowSome wild weather in southeastern New Brunswick. A system that blew through on Thursday afternoon brought high winds, heavy rain and hail to some communities. The intensity caught some residents off guard. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued mid-afternoon. The system lasted...
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by Tara ClowIncreases across the board for fuel this week. Diesel is up by 2.5 cents, furnace oil rose by 3.4 cents a litre. The maximum cost for regular self-serve gas is up 0.4 cents a litre to around $1.42. In Nova Scotia, regular self-serve ranges from $1.39 to $1.43 per litre, while diesel is selling...
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by Alex AllanNova Scotia’s attempt to spark uranium exploration has drawn no proposals, according to Premier Tim Houston. The province issued a request for proposals as an early step to gauge interest and encourage a fact-driven discussion about resource development. “In the case of uranium specifically,...
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by Brad PerrySome of the world’s biggest political players are heading to Alberta next week. The G7 summit is being held in Kananaskis from Sunday through Tuesday. Leaders from Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Union will be there. It will mark the...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s seven school districts are receiving more money from the province amid cuts to dozens of support staff. However, the education minister said the extra funding does not mean those cuts by school districts will be reversed. “You’ll have to ask them what they’re planning to do, but...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick’s wildfire activity remains below average this season due to heavy spring rainfall, but officials say that conditions could change quickly. Wildfire prevention officer Roger Collet said the province has recorded 139 wildfires so far this season, with a total of 100 hectares burned....
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by Brad PerryThe New Brunswick government is taking more steps to try and improve trade between other provinces. The province announced Thursday that it was removing five more procurement-related interprovincial trade exceptions. They include Atlantic Lottery, wastewater commissions, regional service...
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by Caitlin SnowA severe thunderstorm warning for Inverness County, south of Mabou. Environment Canada says the system is near Lexington and moving east at 55 km/h. The forecaster warns of heavy wind and rain as well as nickel sized hail. Environment Canada says to monitor for alerts.
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by Tim DavidsonAnother organization in the region is going to a four-day work week. Grand Council Treaty #3 says as of the end of this month, employees will be able to select one of two work schedules. Treaty Three says their offices will still be open five days a week, but employees will be offered a flex day...
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