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New renters survey hopes to bring change for tenants
Posted 12 May 2025

New renters survey hopes to bring change for tenants

Dalhousie Legal Aid is hoping a new survey could change rental laws. The non-profit legal group wants to collect information from tenants. Hannah Main, legal worker and Program Analyst, said the province only collects data through Service Nova Scotia. But this survey would collect data from...

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Thunder Bay offering opportunity to meet with city staff at new event
Posted 12 May 2025

Thunder Bay offering opportunity to meet with city staff at new event

Thunder Bay residents are invited to an opportunity to talk and meet with city staff in a casual, open-house style event. Thunder Bay Talks is providing residents with an opportunity to speak to staff in a setting where they can move freely between information tables, allowing you a chance to...

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1 in hospital after 8-vehicle crash, part of Quinpool closed in Halifax
Posted 12 May 2025

1 in hospital after 8-vehicle crash, part of Quinpool closed in Halifax

One woman has serious injuries after an eight-vehicle collision on Quinpool Road in Halifax. The road is closed between Oxford Street and Connaught Avenue. At about 3:50 p.m., officers got a call about a crash near Beech Street and were dispatched to that area, according to Const. Martin...

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N.B. farmers’ markets discuss future, possible association
Posted 12 May 2025

N.B. farmers’ markets discuss future, possible association

Farmers’ markets across New Brunswick recently met for the first time to work together and discuss their future. One of the key discussions was about the possibility of forming a provincial farmers’ market association. The conference, held last Monday in Fredericton, brought together...

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Internet outage impacting Ignace, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout
Posted 12 May 2025

Internet outage impacting Ignace, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout

A few municipalities in the region are dealing with an Internet outage. Bell customers in Ignace, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake are affected. The outage was first reported in Red Lake around 5:30 a.m. on Monday. The company cited a cut in a network cable as the cause. Sioux Lookout and Ignace were...

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Eco Fest planned for Magnetic Hill Zoo
Posted 12 May 2025

Eco Fest planned for Magnetic Hill Zoo

An event that raises awareness of conservation and the protection of animals is coming up at the Magnetic Hill Zoo later this month. It’s the third annual Eco-Fest. Director Jill Marvin says it’s a celebration of environmental organizations throughout the area, “This is really a fundraiser to...

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Car in Falmouth fatal allegedly drove on wrong side of highway, RCMP look for info
Posted 12 May 2025

Car in Falmouth fatal allegedly drove on wrong side of highway, RCMP look for info

RCMP are looking for more information on a vehicle involved in the horrific collision that left five people dead, and one critically injured on Highway 101. Police say they believe a Honda Civic was travelling in the wrong direction in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a Nissan Sentra....

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Bridgewater Police warn of parking ticket text message scam
Posted 12 May 2025

Bridgewater Police warn of parking ticket text message scam

Bridgewater Police are urging residents to be cautious after reports of a new scam circulating in the area. Some residents have received text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid parking tickets or passes. The message then prompts the recipient to take action and make a payment. Police...

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Gas leak prompts emergency closure of Butler Avenue
Posted 12 May 2025

Gas leak prompts emergency closure of Butler Avenue

Fort Frances Fire Rescue and Enbridge are attending to a gas leak emergency on Butler Avenue. The road is currently closed to all traffic as crews respond to the situation. Impacted residents have been notified. The public is asked to avoid the area until further notice. No information has been...

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AI helping scammers target victims quicker, says BBB
Posted 12 May 2025

AI helping scammers target victims quicker, says BBB

The Better Business Bureau is urging caution as Artificial Intelligence (AI) ramps up helping scammers get your personal information quicker and easier. Spokesperson Julia Lewis tells our newsroom as AI becomes more sophisticated and accessible, they are seeing more instances of it being used....

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