by Tim DavidsonPrime Minister Mark Carney made a litany of promises during his first press conference after the election. In his opening statement, Carney says he will balance the budget within 3 years, cut government expenditures to 2 percent, from 9 percent, and commit $25 billion for private developers from...
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by CJ GoaterMay is officially Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month in Thunder Bay. This comes as Cystic Fibrosis Canada celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025. Thunder Bay raised an awareness flag at City Hall following the announcement. “Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a national charity that funds research,...
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A busy weekend at Mariners Centre. Yarmouth’s Spring Living Show is back for another year, with more vendors than ever. Show planner Rick Allwright says both arenas will have items on display. “We have over 80 exhibiters in attendance, it’s the biggest year we’ve ever had. We’ve got cars,...
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by Tara ClowMany are getting in the mood for camping. A lot of people began pitching tents or hauling trailers after COVID, and sales have continued since then, that’s according to the General Manager of Leisure Days RV in Salisbury, Chris Dery. “Typically, people start looking, believe it or not, in late...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo children, a boy and a girl, are missing from Pictou County. RCMP say six-year-old Lily Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan were last seen Friday morning on Gairloch Road in Lansdown Station. Lily Sullivan is described as having shoulder-length light brown hair with bangs. She might be...
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by Evan TaylorPostal workers and Canada Post have resumed negotiations with the help of a mediator, as the expiry of their current collective agreements on May 22 draws near. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which represents both urban and rural delivery workers, is pushing for new contracts that...
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by Alex AllanHampton has officially launched the public phase of fundraising for its new community facility, now named the Summit Centre. Officials say $2.2 million has already been raised, but the campaign is working toward a $4 million goal to help complete the project. A big part of this initiative is the...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s top-performing exporters have been recognized in the provincial capital. Opportunities NB hosted the 57th annual Export Awards in Fredericton on Thursday night. Winners for the eight awards were selected through a scoring system by a volunteer panel of business experts from...
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The Halifax Thunderbirds are in the final four. After defeating Calgary at home last weekend, the Thunderbirds are ready to host Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League semifinal. They’re taking on the Saskatchewan Rush Saturday night to open the best 2-out-of-3 series. It’s expected to be...
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by Caitlin SnowIt was a massive viral trend in 2014, and it is back. The Ice Bucket Challenge is making its rounds once again on social media, but this time, for mental health. The idea is to pour a bucket of ice water over your head and nominate someone else to do the same, within 24 hours, to create...
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