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Toronto Police requesting Thunder Bay’s assistance locating missing teen
Posted 15 May 2025

Toronto Police requesting Thunder Bay’s assistance locating missing teen

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance from local residents with locating a missing teen. Ausarion Griffiths was last seen on May 1 in Toronto, but it is believed he may have travelled to Thunder Bay. The 16-year-old is described as a black male, standing five feet five inches, with...

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Over 800 athletes in Argyle for Jeux régionaux de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Posted 15 May 2025

Over 800 athletes in Argyle for Jeux régionaux de la Nouvelle-Écosse

The Nova Scotian Acadian games are coming to our area. Argyle is the host for the 40e Jeux regionaux de la Nouvelle-Ecosse. Over 800 athletes are taking part in several sports and events over the Victoria Day weekend. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the event, it’s free for the public to...

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Restrictions put in place due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3
Posted 15 May 2025

Restrictions put in place due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3

The Ministry of Natural Resources has put an Implementation Order in effect due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3. The order was put in place on Wednesday for public safety and to help fire suppression efforts. Unless authorized by a travel permit issued by the Red Lake Sioux Lookout District office of...

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Teen caught driving over 200 km/h in Pictou County
Posted 15 May 2025

Teen caught driving over 200 km/h in Pictou County

An 18-year-old has been charged for stunting after driving more than 100 km/h over the speed limit in Pictou County. RCMP say it was Wednesday night on Highway 106 in Granton. The teen, from Trenton, was clocked in at going 202 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. He was issued a ticket for $2,422.50 and a...

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‘They need answers’, warden says sadness grips N.S. community where kids went missing
Posted 15 May 2025

‘They need answers’, warden says sadness grips N.S. community where kids went missing

The rural community in Nova Scotia where two young children went missing is now in a state of sadness, according to the Warden of Pictou County, Robert Parker. Lily and Jack Sullivan, four and six years old, wandered away from home nearly two weeks ago near Lansdown Station, about 20 kilometers...

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Pennfield residential fire claims life of 73-year-old woman
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Posted 15 May 2025

Pennfield residential fire claims life of 73-year-old woman

A tragic residential fire in the southwestern New Brunswick community of Pennfield has claimed the life of a 73-year-old woman. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick were on scene. They were assisted by the Musquash Fire Department, the Saint Andrews Fire Department and...

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Man arrested at P.E.I. hotel for firearms threats in Halifax
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Posted 15 May 2025

Man arrested at P.E.I. hotel for firearms threats in Halifax

A Halifax man is facing a list of charges after he was arrested at a hotel in Prince Edward Island. P.E.I RCMP say the 22-year-old was involved with firearms threats offences in Halifax. The arrest was Wednesday, in Brackley, involving the RCMP Emergency Response Team. RCMP say, “ERT are...

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Saint John police officer charged with assault
Posted 15 May 2025

Saint John police officer charged with assault

A one-year member of the Saint John Police Force has been charged with assault, police announced on Thursday. The charge followed a public complaint and an external criminal investigation by the Fredericton Police Force. The officer, who has not been named, is scheduled to appear in provincial...

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Yarmouth Mayor eager to welcome American visitors on ‘CAT’
Posted 15 May 2025

Yarmouth Mayor eager to welcome American visitors on ‘CAT’

Yarmouth’s mayor is hoping for a strong tourism season. The ‘CAT’ ferry has begun crossings between the town and Bar Harbor, Maine for the 2025 season. Pam Mood says there’s a different dynamic this year. “Everyone knows what’s going on between Canada and the U.S. regarding tariffs and other...

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Restricted Fire Zone being put in place west of Thunder Bay
Posted 15 May 2025

Restricted Fire Zone being put in place west of Thunder Bay

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is implementing a Restricted Fire Zone west of Thunder Bay. The MNR says the implementation is due to the extreme forest fire hazard conditions in the region and to reduce the number of human caused fires. The zone is being put into effect on Friday at...

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