by Randy ThomsOne of the two handi-transit buses owned by the town of Fort Frances is being replaced. The town is purchasing a new one, costing over $185,000 from Canadian firm Crestline Coach Limited. That is more than $35,000 than budgeted. The cost is covered through provincial gas tax money the town...
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by Jacob MooreA 30-year-old-woman has suffering life-threatening injuries after a hit and run in Cape Breton. The RCMP says they responded to a call about a collision 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday near the 3000 block of Kings Road in Portage. When they arrived at the scene, they found the woman in a ditch. Police say...
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by Jacob MooreTwo people from the South Shore are facing charges for trafficking cocaine. The RCMP pulled over a vehicle in Hebbville on Thursday at about 1:50 p.m. as part of the investigation, according to a news release. They arrested a 26-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Later, officers searched the...
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by Brad PerryThere are growing concerns about how movie tariffs could impact the entertainment industry. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign movies. It would have an impact on many Canadian provinces, including New Brunswick. Premier Susan Holt said we have a...
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by Brad PerryWe will find out who will be part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet next week. A swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday morning. It comes just over two weeks after Carney’s Liberal Party won a minority government. There is no indication yet on how many...
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by Caitlin SnowSydney Crosby is a captain once again. Hockey Canada has announced the Pittsburg Penguins star, from Cole Harbour, will lead Canada’s team at the world hockey championships. Fellow Cole Harbour native of the Colorado Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon has been named alternate, alongside Nashville...
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by Randy ThomsMay is Community Living Month. It brings awareness and recognizes the work of agencies that support people with physical and intellectual disabilities and their families. To honour the month, the town of Fort Frances held a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre, where Mayor Andrew Hallikas...
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by Jacob MooreRCMP in Annapolis County are investigating two suspicious road fires. Police say they both happened on Thursday along Highway 201 between Round Hill and Moschelle. One was reported at about 10:45 a.m. and the other at about 4:25 p.m. Firefighters put them out quickly, according to a news...
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by Tim DavidsonParts of the region are experiencing smokey conditions. It’s as a result of a wildfire burning north of Kenora near the community of Whitedog. Fire Information officer Chris Marchand says the blaze started out as a small 0.5-hectare forest fire. “It can be attributed to this new fire, Kenora...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick’s role in Canadian history is being highlighted through a new initiative. The ‘Summer of History’ campaign, launched by the Association of Heritage New Brunswick (AHNB), encourages residents to explore more than 110 heritage sites across the province. The campaign kicks off next...
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