by Evan TaylorU.S. President Donald Trump announced a major increase in tariffs on steel imports, raising them to 50% to protect American steelworkers. Speaking at a US Steel facility in Pennsylvania, Trump emphasized the need to secure the steel industry in the United States. The announcement follows earlier...
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by Brad PerryA Saint Andrews native has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Utah Mammoth. Gabe Smith was drafted by Utah in the fourth round of the 2024 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old tallied 39 points and 63 penalty minutes in 52 regular-season games with the Moncton Wildcats in 2024-25....
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A man from Tracadie-Sheila has been charged following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. RCMP say on Thursday around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to Saulnier West Road in Saumarez. The victim, a 53-year-old man, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo more First Nations are being evacuated because of forest fires. A massive wildfire near the Deer Lake First Nation means the band is planning a complete evacuation of the community. The forest fire has been mapped at 7,500 hectares. Meanwhile, the Webequie First Nation has announced a phase...
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The search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan will continue in Nova Scotia. RCMP say ground search efforts are planned for Saturday in Landsdowne Station, Pictou County, in an effort to advance investigation and locate the missing four and six year old’s. Specific areas around Gairloch Road and a...
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by Randy ThomsFirst Nations across northern Ontario intend to rally at Queen’s Park on Monday to show opposition to the proposed bill to speed up mining development. They see Bill 5 trampling Treaty rights and allowing the government to bypass the need to consult. Speaking at Queen’s Park, Kiiwetinoong MPP...
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by Evan TaylorA Dartmouth man has been charged following a sexual assault investigation involving a youth victim known to him. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment says officers executed a search warrant at a home near the 9500 block of Highway 7 in Head of Jeddore. The warrant was carried out with help from the...
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by CJ GoaterChippewa Park is set to fully open for the season. The park is always open, but some seasonal features are set to begin operation for the season. The tourist camp is opening on Friday, and rides and concessions are opening on Saturday. “Chippewa Park is back in operation for its 104th year,”...
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by Brad PerryHundreds of school bus drivers, maintenance workers and custodians have a tentative agreement. The New Brunswick government announced a deal with CUPE Local 1252 on Friday. The union represents around 3,300 staff working in the province’s seven school districts. “Both negotiating teams have...
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by Randy ThomsA lawyer hailing from Couchiching First Nations is now serving as a part-time Commissioner with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Brian Eyolfson was appointed for a three-year term. He has been a practicing lawyer since 1994, focusing on human rights. He is also a part-time Commissioner with...
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