by Evan TaylorAfter a six-month break, Parliament is back in session today with MPs returning to the House of Commons. The day will begin with the election of a new Speaker, followed by the formal launch of the session on Tuesday with a Speech from the Throne — this time delivered by King Charles III. That...
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by Evan TaylorWildfire smoke is causing air quality concerns across parts of Northwest Ontario as several large fires continue to burn. Kenora 20 is still the most active blaze in the region, now over 31,000 hectares and not under control. Fire crews have been focusing their efforts on the eastern edge,...
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by Brad PerryA mineral development company says it remains committed to advancing a New Brunswick potash deposit. Atlantic Potash says it has spent more than $17 million to date on the Millstream potash deposit near Sussex. The company has committed another $10.5 million to the project over the next two...
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A chance to ask questions about Clare’s planning future. The municipality is hosting an open house Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Clare Curling Club. It’s to review and provide feedback on the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. They say input is vital to the future of the...
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by Brad PerryThe former executive director of St. Stephen’s business improvement association (BIA) is worried about the future of the organization. Downtown St. Stephen faces a big funding cut and reduced responsibilities under proposals put forward in the town’s new municipal plan. The new plan proposes...
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by Alex AllanShediac Cape students are about to get answers on where their new school will be built. Officials are expected to announce the location of the new building Monday morning. The new kindergarten-to-Grade 12 facility will replace the current kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school, which has been struggling...
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Talks through mediation between Canada Post and their workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they met with mediators in Ottawa Sunday morning, and presented their response to the latest offers. Some issues involved include wages, cost of living allowance, sick days, workers...
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by NewsAn elderly woman from Grand Bay-Westfield is missing. RCMP say 79-year-old Ruth Carol Sutton was last seen Sunday morning just after 9 walking on Mallard Drive. Police say she suffers from a medical condition that may cause her to become disoriented. RCMP add that they’d followed up on several...
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by CJ GoaterEnvironment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Fort Frances and Kenora areas. The notice was put into effect around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday morning. Smoke from wildfires burning along the Manitoba-Ontario border is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. The...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Border Cats’ season is set to kick off. The team is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Monday taking on the Express. The teams will face off once again on Tuesday as well. The Cats’ home opener is taking place on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. against the Rochester Honkers at Port Arthur...
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