by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is proposing improvements to the provincial justice system. Attorney General Doug Downey wants to streamline the judicial appointment process to get new judges on the bench quicker. At least 17 new judges are promised for this year. The move is to address the backlog of...
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by Randy ThomsA law requiring persons convicted of sexual offences to register with police in Ontario is being expanded. Any person convicted of a designated sex offence must register with the Sex offender registry. This also applies to individuals convicted of sex crimes in other provinces or outside Canada....
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP is looking for help from the public to identify two people connected to a break-in and theft in Memramcook. The incident is thought to have happened overnight last Saturday at a business on Park Road. Investigators said the two suspects entered a secured area using force. They arrived...
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by Randy ThomsAn Objibwe language educator at Seven Generations Education Institute’s Rainy River campus has been named Citizen of the Year in Fort Frances. Robert Horton was recognized for his ongoing efforts to ensure the Ojibwe language and culture remain vibrant in the community. “Approximately one-third...
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by Evan TaylorThe $25,000 fine for breaking wildfire burn restrictions in Nova Scotia is now permanent. The province announced the penalty, initially imposed after the destructive 2023 wildfire season and reintroduced in 2024, has officially been added to provincial regulations. Natural Resources Minister...
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by Randy ThomsTwo police officers from northwestern Ontario will be honoured during the annual Ceremony of Remembrance in Toronto on Sunday. The event pays tribute to officers who died in the line of duty. This year, a special tribute will be paid to Constable Wilford Fairles and Constable Craig Town. Fairles...
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A major search in relation to the disappearance of a Yarmouth’s Zach Lefave. The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit says about 100 searchers will be in Plymouth, Yarmouth County on Saturday and Sunday. They say it’s related to the investigation into Lefave’s disappearance in the early morning hours...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Border Cats have announced some player signings ahead of the season opener. The 35-man opening day roster is now complete and includes several returnees from the 2024 team. The new members of the squad include outfielder Ty Hamilton, pitcher Parker Burgess, pitcher Griffin Catto,...
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by Alex AllanThe City of Saint John is reviewing its draft parking strategy for the South-Central Peninsula and is seeking public input. The second public engagement session allowed residents to weigh in on challenges such as parking availability, enforcement, accessibility, and pricing—all factors shaping...
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by CJ GoaterA drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has led to two arrests and the seizure of a loaded handgun and illegal drugs. Officers searched a home on Cumberland Street north on Thursday afternoon. Inside, two suspects were arrested and officers seized quantities of suspected cocaine and...
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