by Randy ThomsThe provincial NDP is calling on Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford to resign as Indigenous Affairs Minister. Leader Marit Stiles says Rickford failed to honour First Nations rights with the passing of legislation that aims to speed up mining development approvals. At Queen’s Park, Stiles...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Transportation Safety Board has released its final report into a fatal plane crash near Red Lake almost a year ago. One person was killed after a DeHavilland Beaver owned by Canadian Fly-In fishing went down on the shoreline of Chukuni River on June 16th, 2024. The TSB report says the plane...
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by Randy ThomsConfederation College is to benefit from provincial funding to expand nursing education programs across the province. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says Confederation and Sudbury’s Cambrian College will share $1.5 million to increase enrolment. “We are expanding capacity for nursing programs at...
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by Tim DavidsonA good start for St. Thomas Aquinas soccer teams at the All-Ontario “A” championships taking place in Welland. The Saints girls posted two consecutive shutouts today, 3-0 against St. Paul from Trenton this morning and 1-0 against Woodstock this afternoon. The TA boys tied St. Paul 2-2 in their...
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by CJ GoaterSmoke from forest fires is affecting the air quality in much of northwestern Ontario. The Kenora, Sioux Narrows, and Nestor Falls areas in particular are being especially affected. Environment Canada has put these areas under an Air Quality Warning. According to the forecaster, smoke is expected...
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by Evan TaylorAn infant was killed and three others injured in a side-by-side crash near Forties, Nova Scotia, and a woman is now facing multiple charges in connection with the incident. On May 27, 2024, emergency services responded to a Polaris side-by-side crash on a logging road near Forties Road. The...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswickers can expect a bit of relief coming to the fuel pumps, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is set to decrease by just over 2.5 cents per litre, while diesel prices will fall by just over 2 cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently hover...
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by Alex AllanThe City of Dieppe is inviting residents to help guide its future at a new municipal forum, “Growing Together.” The event will be held at City Hall on June 11 and 12 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will have interactive booths where residents can learn about and provide feedback on a range of topics....
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by Brad PerryTwo big honours for the Moncton Wildcats after a highly successful season for the junior hockey team. The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) handed out eight Golden Pucks on Thursday. Gardiner MacDougall was named Coach of the Year and earned the Ron-Lapointe Trophy. MacDougall led...
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by CJ GoaterOntario’s Premier has formally invited his fellow premiers to join the Council of the Federation (COF) summer meeting. The meeting is taking place in Huntsville, Ontario. “With President Trump taking direct aim at our economy, we need to build and we need to build fast,” said Ontario Premier...
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