by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city police handed out 247 charges under the Highway Traffic Act during a spring enforcement blitz campaign. Officers were out on Tuesday and Wednesday in Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge targeting a variety of problematic driving behaviours that are frequently factors in serious...
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by Jacob MooreCole Harbour Place is shutting down its changing room saunas after people have been disregarding the rules, and a pattern of inappropriate sexual behaviour. The building says these problems continue to happen, and they’re happening more often. “We have just become aware recently that the safety...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay is running two leaf and yard waste collections this spring. The first is taking place between May 13 and 23, and the second between June 10 and 20, on residents’ regular recycling days. “We’re offering two spring collections to give residents more flexibility and convenience,” said...
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by Evan TaylorThe number of Nova Scotians on the waitlist for a family doctor or nurse practitioner has decreased slightly. As of May 1, 2025, a total of 91,474 people were listed on the province’s Need a Family Practice Registry. That’s down from 93,682 at the beginning of April. According to Nova Scotia...
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by CJ GoaterSeasonal Load Restrictions in Thunder Bay are set to end. The restrictions will be lifted on Monday at 7:00 a.m. The temporary weight limits started on March 24 in line with the Ministry of Transportation’s provincial guidelines. The restrictions are put in place each spring to help protect...
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by Tara ClowOver 500 people took part in recent studies looking at seniors programming in the City of Moncton. These involved online surveys and in-person engagement sessions. Participants ranged in age, with most over 55 years of age. The main goal was to gather information from participants. Some of the...
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by Caitlin SnowAn out-of-control wildfire has prompted a state of emergency in eastern Newfoundland, with evacuation orders in place. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP say the order was issued Wednesday night in Adams Cove, which is in Conception Bay. A number of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and...
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by CJ GoaterFort William Historical Park is accepting applications from dancers, vendors, and information booths for the park’s Anishinaabe Keeshigun Pow Wow. Dancer registrations will be accepted in advance as well as during the event. Vendor and information booth applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on...
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by Brad PerryHistory has been made with the election of the 267th pope. Robert Prevost is the first American pontiff in history. The Chicago native will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost was selected on Wednesday during the third vote. That makes this one of the shortest conclaves in history. More than 130...
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by Brad PerryExpect a break at the fuel pumps heading into the Mother’s Day weekend, according to an industry source. Gasoline prices are expected to fall by around half a cent when prices are reset on Thursday night. Diesel prices will see an even bigger drop at around seven cents per litre, according to...
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