by Caitlin SnowCrews are battling an out of control wildfire in Richmond County, Cape Breton According to 511 the fire is in Framboise and has closed the following roads: Three Rivers Road Stirling Road North Framboise Road Reports say firefighters are working to protect a number of structures. More to come…
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by CJ GoaterA drug-trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has led to the seizure of roughly $836,000 worth of illegal drugs and a gun. Four Thunder Bay residents and one person from Ajax are facing a total of 35 charges. The investigation was started in late 2024 by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led...
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by Randy ThomsA 16-year pay freeze impacting Members of Provincial Parliament could be coming to an end. Proposed legislation from Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy could increase salaries by 35 percent. It would move MPPs’ wages to just over $157,000 a year, with the Premier earning over $282 thousand. If...
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by CJ GoaterEnvironment Canada has put a Special Air Quality Statement in effect for much of northwestern Ontario due to smoke from forest fires in the region. According to Environment Canada, the smoke is causing or is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. The smoke is expected to be...
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by Jacob MooreCape Breton police say the death of Justin MacDonald was a homicide. They says the Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains, which were found near Morley Road on Monday. Kem MacDonald, Justin’s father, and another man were searching in the area, when Ken spotted a shirt and sandal that...
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by Jacob MooreAfter a dispute with the provincial government, a group of physicians will stay on at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital. On May. 9, Dr. David Brandon and other doctors sent a letter to the government expressing concerns over new contract changes. Minister of Health Michelle Thompson says they needed...
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by Caitlin SnowPolice are continuing to search for a 40-year-old man who was last seen Sunday in Sheet Harbour. A vulnerable person’s alert was issued Monday for Brian John Matthew Warrington. That has been lifted, but police and search crews have continued to look for the man along the East River, Hwy 7 and...
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by Tim DavidsonA major milestone in Red Lake. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of gold. Red Lake mayor Fred Mota says they have a number of special events planned this summer. “We’ve got many, many events planned on the 25th and 26th of July, the Friday and Saturday,” says Mota. “We have...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Restricted Fire Zone is being expanded as of midnight tonight. It will include the area all the way to the City of Thunder Bay and eastwards. Fire Information Officer Chris Marchand says that’s because of the increasing fire hazard in this region. “This change reflects the continued high to...
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by Brad PerryIt might be a good idea to hold off on filling up your vehicle’s fuel tank, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline and diesel prices are expected to fall by around four cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently hover at around $1.48 per litre for regular...
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