by Caitlin SnowIt’s been ten days since two young children went missing from rural Nova Scotia and RCMP are remaining tight lipped on the investigation. RCMP tell our newsroom there are no new updates “at this time” and that “investigational efforts continue”. According to police, Jack and Lilly Sullivan who...
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by Tim DavidsonThe fire hazard in the Kenora District is in the extreme range. Already this afternoon, there is one new wildfire that is considered out of control. Kenora Fire #17 is a 5-hectare blaze near Pistol Lake near Minaki. One was reported this afternoon just west of Minaki near Pistol Lake. It has...
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by Brad PerryA 34-year-old man has been charged with robbery after a man was allegedly assaulted and had his phone stolen. Saint John police said the incident happened on Union Street in the city’s uptown around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim went to a nearby business to call police and was able to describe...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is giving a hint about what to expect from the provincial budget. He delivers the fiscal document on Wednesday. Speaking at the Empire Club of Canada, Bethlenfalvy would not offer any specifics, but says it will look to thinking big and bold. “It’s...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother municipality in northwestern Ontario has put a fire ban in place. All burning permits have been suspended in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and all open-air burning is not permitted, including campfires. The municipality says the ban is due to the extremely dry conditions and the current hot...
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by Tim DavidsonAn officer with the Treaty Three Police Service is among this year’s recipients of a national police honour. Inspector Trish Rupert will be presented Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The award is one of the highest recognitions for police leadership in Canada. The honor will be presented in...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax Search and Rescue is commending a man and child who were well prepared with supplies and safety gear after they ran into trouble while canoeing. The organization says they were called by Halifax Fire to help rescue the pair around noon on Monday after their canoe got damaged and capsized...
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by Jacob MooreA fire in Hammonds Plains has destroyed a three-car garage. At about 2:40 p.m. on Monday, firefighters got a call about a smoke near Pockwock Road and Wildberry Lane. On the way, they realized there was a working fire and upgraded the call to a second alarm, bringing in more resources. District...
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by Brad PerryA renovated gymnasium at l’Université de Moncton’s physical education and sports centre is one step closer to reality. Provincial officials were on hand at the Centre d’éducation physique et des sports Louis-J.-Robichaud on Monday to announce $5 million in funding. Part of that money will go...
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by Randy ThomsProvincial Police advise cabin owners to inspect their properties for any suspicious activity. The advice comes after reports over the weekend of three unoccupied cabins west of Atikokan being entered. All of the break-ins occurred near Flanders Road on Warner Lake. Only food items were reported...
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