by Brad PerryThe Saint John Sea Dogs are losing their associate coach, the team announced Friday. Jeff Hansen is returning to Calgary to pursue other opportunities, according to a news release. He will be the head coach of the Calgary International Hockey Academy Under-18 team. “While we are very sad to see...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are providing financial support to the new multi-use indoor turf facility. They are providing $500,000 from the CEDC Tourism Development Fund. “The Thunder Bay CEDC is proud to support this important...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick is taking steps to recognize professional artists and improve their working conditions. The province has introduced the Status of the Artist Act, a bill that would formally define artists as professionals and set fair pay standards. If passed, it would require written contracts,...
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by Brad PerryOwners of Saint John apartment buildings with more than four units must now register for on-site recycling. A bylaw that made its way through Common Council received its third and final reading during this week’s meeting. The city has been providing curbside recycling to all residential...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora OPP have seized about $185,000 worth of illegal drugs. It’s part of a two-month long investigation of drug trafficking in the Kenora area. The Kenora OPP, the Winnipeg Police and the Treaty Three Police began their investigation back in March. On May 6th, a 64-year-old Kenora man was...
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by NewsA new strategy from the provincial government for francophone Africa. It focuses on economic development, education and training, immigration, labour recruitment and diplomatic relations.. Six countries have been identified for implementation. They are Morocco, Ivory Coast, Benin, Cameroon,...
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by Caitlin SnowThe president of ground search and rescue groups in Nova Scotia says the case of the missing boy and girl in Pictou County was very, very emotional for their members. Lily and Jack Sullivan, 6 and 4-years-old wandered away from home one week ago near Lansdown Station, about 20 km from New...
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by NewsOne infant has life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision with a Freightliner truck in Centre Rawdon. East Hants District RCMP say it happened Thursday around noon at the intersection of Hwy 14 and South Rawdon Road. The infant was in the back of the car and was taken to hospital on...
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by Tara ClowIt’s expected to be a packed house this weekend in Moncton for the first two games of the Gilles Courteau Trophy. The Wildcats are headed to the QMJHL League Finals for the first time in 15 years. The Moncton Wildcats have won 12 of their 13 postseason games, and fans are hoping they can keep up...
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by CJ GoaterThe Municipality of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge and the Township of Gillies have put fire bans in place. The bans in Neebing and Gillies were announced on Thursday, while Oliver Paipoonge implemented theirs on Friday. No burning is permitted until there is a lower fire threat level and bans are...
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