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Another postal strike looms
Posted 20 May 2025

Another postal strike looms

Postal workers are preparing to walk off the job again. Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that would take effect this Friday. “A labour disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service and...

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7 active fires in northwest Ontario, 4 not under control
Posted 20 May 2025

7 active fires in northwest Ontario, 4 not under control

Cool weekend weather has helped lower the forest fire hazard in northwestern Ontario. It remains low in the eastern half of the region while it sits at mostly moderate in the west, with higher hazard around the Red Lake and Kenora areas. There was just one new fire reported over the long...

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Blue-green algae season is just about here
Posted 19 May 2025

Blue-green algae season is just about here

As we get closer to the summer, the province says to prepare for blue-green algae. It is a naturally occurring plant-like substance that can be found in freshwater, such as lakes, and is more likely to grow in warmer weather. Algae blooms can look like fine grass clippings in the water, spilled...

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Moncton Wildcats win Gilles-Courteau Trophy
Posted 19 May 2025

Moncton Wildcats win Gilles-Courteau Trophy

The Moncton Wildcats are the 2025 QMJHL champions and have clinched the Gilles-Courteau Trophy. The Wildcats downed the host Rimouski Océanic 3-2 in game six of the QMJHL final on Monday afternoon. Gabe Smith picked up two goals for the Wildcats while Loke Johansson had a goal and an assist. It...

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Canada Post workers set to strike Friday
Posted 19 May 2025

Canada Post workers set to strike Friday

Canada Post workers are set to strike on Friday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers has sent notices to the postal company, with plans for strikes to begin at midnight local time. For now, postal operations will continue as normal,...

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N.S. Jeux de l’Acadie a success in Argyle, Yarmouth
Posted 19 May 2025

N.S. Jeux de l’Acadie a success in Argyle, Yarmouth

The 40e Jeux regionaux de la Nouvelle-Ecosse went well in Argyle and Yarmouth. About 800 athletes took part in sports like soccer, volleyball and track and field Friday to Sunday. Organizing committee president Chris Frotten says the opening and closing ceremonies at Mariners Centre were...

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Weather keeps forest fire hazard low in northwest region
Posted 18 May 2025

Weather keeps forest fire hazard low in northwest region

There were no new forest fires in northwestern Ontario for a second straight day. Eight fires remain active, with four considered not under control. Kenora 20 increased slightly in size to 30,999 hectares. Kenora 14 is now measured at 1,607 hectares. Firefighters from British Columbia who...

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Sackville RCMP looking for suspect in weapon assault
Posted 18 May 2025

Sackville RCMP looking for suspect in weapon assault

Sackville RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a man who allegedly assaulted someone with a weapon. Police say they got a call on May 18 at 3:45 p.m. about a person who had assaulted another inside a home on Albion Street, according to a news release. The suspect ran before police...

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Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Posted 18 May 2025

Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Several reports say it is an aggressive cancer that has spread to his bones. Former Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on social media that her heart goes out to his whole family. “Joe is a fighter — and I know he...

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Victoria Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John
Posted 18 May 2025

Victoria Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John

Victoria Day is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, which means many places normally open on a weekday will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed, including the Saint John City Market. If you need a prescription, some drug stores will be open reduced hours. NB...

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