by CJ GoaterRibfest in Thunder Bay is returning for another year of action. The theme of this year’s event is Picnic in the Park. The event offers various food vendors, community partner information booths, and activities for children. “So once again, we’re happy to be bringing Ribfest back to Marina Park,”...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswickers will now pay less to visit some of the province’s most popular parks. The provincial government has introduced a 25 per cent discount on daily and seasonal entry passes for seven of its 13 managed parks. The other six do not charge admission fees. Officials say the initiative is...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit has identified a few additional locations where the public may have been exposed to measles. On Friday, the health unit reported a lab-confirmed case of measles. The additional potential exposure locations include: Wednesday, May 7 – Harbourview Family...
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by Brad PerryDrivers in Saint Andrews will need to be aware of a couple of changes. The speed limit on all urban streets has been reduced to 40 kilometres per hour from 50. The town has also added a four-way stop at Prince of Wales Street and Sophia Street. Council voted in favour of the changes in order to...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances is making no changes to its town flag. Town Council has agreed to wait until administration completes a branding strategy. Councillor Mike Behan, who supported a change, is okay with keeping the current flag for now. “Given that we are going to do a branding exercise. Given that we...
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by CJ GoaterA section of Memorial Avenue’s northbound lanes are currently closed due to a collision. The closure started around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The lanes are closed between 11th Avenue and 13th Avenue. City police is advising drivers that traffic disruptions are likely in the surrounding area.
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by CJ GoaterThe roundabout at Marina Park is undergoing emergency sewer repairs. The roadway is temporarily closed, but you can still use it to access Pool 6. The Marina Park Overpass is still open, allowing access to the park. The repair work is expected to take one to two days to complete.
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by Randy ThomsStomach illnesses continue to hit the district’s healthcare facilities. Riverside Health Care says the latest gastro outbreak is impacting its Rainy River Health Centre’s long-term care area. The facility is already dealing with a respiratory outbreak in the same area that was declared last...
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by Brad PerryThere is a police operation underway on Clover Court in west Saint John. Residents are being told to shelter in place until further notice. No other details have been released by police at this time. It is unknown whether the operation is linked to the fatal uptown shooting earlier in the day....
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by Jacob MooreThe RCMP has revealed some more details in the search for two missing children in Pictou County. Lilly and Jack Sullivan, aged 6 and 4, were reported missing at about 10 a.m. on May 2, and the parents say they wandered away from their home on Gairloch Road, near Lansdowne Station. The police are...
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