A school to help carry Acadian language and culture into the future. Over 80 students of the new Ecole Wedgeport sang as a grand opening was held Monday. The school is built right next to the old one, with colourful hallways, classrooms and spaces. Students moved into the new pre-primary to...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial police in Geraldton are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. George, a 70-year-old man, was reported missing on Saturday. He is described as standing five feet and four inches tall with a medium build, grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay is kicking off some construction work along Cornwall Avenue. The work is taking place between Banning Street and Crown Street. The infrastructure work is taking place in the back lane, but Cornwall will still be limited to local traffic only in the area. The work is expected to take...
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by Brad PerryThe federal NDP will not have official party status in the House of Commons. Parliament’s Rules of Procedure say a party must have 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP won just seven in last month’s election, down from the 25 they held before. Without party status, the NDP will lose out on funding...
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Sandra Mullen is still the president of the NSGEU. She was acclaimed for the second time as part of the executive team representing over 38,000 workers in the province. Mullen says a big topic at the recent convention was U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “These tariffs are going to have...
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by Tara ClowThe Liberal government will deliver its first throne speech under Mark Carney on Tuesday. Also, a first in 48 years, His Majesty the King will open the 45th Parliament of Canada. Royal Historian and Representative of the Monarchist League of Canada, Barry MacKenzie, says King Charles III will...
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by Caitlin SnowA first for Atlantic Canada, a pilot project to screen for weapons using artificial intelligence is coming to a Truro hospital. In a news release, Nova Scotia Health says the AI system will go in the emergency department at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre and will be monitored 24/7 by...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay is reporting a strong start to the construction season in 2025. According to the city, $123 million of building permits were issued by the end of April, marking an increase of almost 75 per cent compared to the previous year. Another $60 million in building permit applications are...
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by Alex AllanAn important environmental bill is heading for debate, promising stronger protections for New Brunswickers. Green Party Leader David Coon says legislation hasn’t kept up with modern environmental challenges. Bill 19 will be discussed on Thursday afternoon during its second reading in the...
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by Tara ClowThe new Speaker of the House of Commons has been elected. Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia represents the Québec riding of Lac-Saint-Louis. Six Liberal MPs had put their name forward to serve in the non-partisan role. Also on the secret ranked ballot was Greg Fergus, the most recent speaker, and...
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