by Jacob MooreThe provincial government is auditing the Nova Scotia Firefighters School, according to a news release from the Halifax firefighters union. They say the government has frozen funding to the school to do an audit that compares the cost of the service to the value it provides. “Nova Scotia’s fire...
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by Jacob MooreThe federal government has avoided its first potential vote of confidence. King Charles delivered the throne speech in parliament last week. MPs could request a vote to accept the speech Wednesday. When none of them did, the motion was passed without contest. If a vote was called, the Liberals...
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by Brad PerryEleven educators in the anglophone sector are being recognized for their outstanding work. The teachers, principals and early childhood educators have received the Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards. The honours are granted to those who have made significant contributions to the...
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by Randy ThomsTrustees with the Rainy River District School Board have approved pay increases for those who serve as chair and vice-chair. They will kick in after next year’s school board elections. The increase is the result of changes to the portion of salaries that are based on enrollment. During a lengthy...
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by Tara ClowA moment of silence was held in the House of Commons on Wednesday night, as MP’s stood in memory of Marc Garneau. He passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76. Garneau was the first Canadian to go into space, who also served as a politician from 2008 to 2023. He made his first trip into space in...
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by Alex AllanIn a bold move to address service gaps for Indigenous patients, Horizon Health Network is redirecting over $1 million to add 10 new Patient Navigators. This expansion will bring the total number of Indigenous Patient Navigators (IPNs) to 12, setting a new direction for culturally safe care in...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial NDP is renewing their efforts to improve highway safety in northern Ontario. They want truck inspection stations staffed 12 hours a day, increased OPP enforcement and improved truck driver training. They also want the responsibility of winter road maintenance returned to the...
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by NewsHere’s a link to this week’s column by Bruce Braun. Enjoy. Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, June 3, 2025
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by Tim DavidsonBusiness, labour and municipal groups have come together and agree that time is of the essence when dealing with new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum by the US. 50 percent tariffs went into effect today. Bea Bruske from the Canadian Labour Congress says the federal government has to take...
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by Tim DavidsonBoth of St. Thomas Aquinas’ soccer teams are in Welland for the All-Ontario “A” high school championships. The Saints boys and Girls teams play four games over two days in the round robin. TA girls first game is Thursday morning at 8:00 against St. Paul Catholic High School from Peterborough....
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