by Brad PerryA Sussex man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being charged in a sexual assault investigation in the community. Colton Sproul was arrested in December 2023 following a month-long investigation by the RCMP. Mounties said they were looking into several “serious offences,” including...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city police have laid charges following a year-long investigation into historical child sexual abuse allegations. Officers began an investigation after receiving reports of allegations in 2024 that date back roughly two decades and involve a child welfare agency worker who was...
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by Randy ThomsThe province is moving quickly on a budget promise. A half-million dollars is being set aside to support the processing of critical minerals in Ontario. The Critical Minerals Processing Fund is to assist with the construction or expansion of processing plants. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy...
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by CJ GoaterAcadia Broadcasting has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help raise $45,468 for its upcoming Triplex Project. 99.9 The Bay and Country 105 hosted a 12-hour marathon on Wednesday, broadcasting from our studios and the Habitat for Humanity Restore. At the store, a BBQ was run by Fox on the...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Municipality of the County of Antigonish has approved its municipal budget for 2025/26 at $20,828,099 with no changes to the sewer, or residential and commercial tax rates. The residential rate will remain at $0.85 per $100 of assessment – among the lowest in Nova Scotia. The commercial rate...
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by CJ GoaterThe Victoriaville Centre’s time as a notable landmark in downtown Fort William is coming to an end. The Reimagine Victoriaville Project is set to enter Phase Three, marking the start of the removal of the centre. Part of the work will also include reconnecting Victoria Avenue and revitalizing...
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by NewsA former private school teacher has been charged with historical sexual assault. The allegations date back to between the year 2000 and 2002 at Kings Edgehill in Windsor. Last year, RCMP learned a youth was the victim, and the crimes took place on-and-off school property. A 48-year-old man was...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation has another major piece of equipment on its wish list. The hospital’s central monitoring system is on its last legs. Foundation executive director Mira Trebilcock says thanks to the success of their Beyond the Scan campaign, they have the money...
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by NewsThe Mount in Halifax in on lockdown after a weapons complaint. Halifax police say they are on scene actively investigating. A social media post from Mount Saint Vincent University says they’re “investigating a possible threat.” “Everyone on campus is asked to remain in place and lock doors and...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg Town Council has approved its 2025–26 budget, holding the line on property tax rates while moving ahead with several key projects. The town’s $11.32 million operating budget will keep residential and commercial tax rates the same. That means the rate stays at $1.376 per $100 of...
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