Nova Scotia’s Premier with some strong words on the federal Conservatives. They lost again to the Liberals in Monday’s federal election. Tim Houston says the party was very good at pushing people away, and that may have factored in to the results. “I hope they do some soul searching on what they...
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by CJ GoaterNishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has extended its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney. The organization highlighted that it is looking to the government to honour and uphold Treaties and advance the priorities of NAN First Nations. “We look forward to working with him and look for a strong...
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by NewsShots fired in Clare. It happened Monday at an unoccupied house on C Boudreau Road in Mavillette. No injuries were reported but the home was damaged, according to Meteghan RCMP. They’re asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Premier is renewing calls for bail reform. Premier Doug Ford says he is frustrated with repeat offenders who are arrested by police and allowed back to the streets with days or hours later. “With a newly elected federal government now in place, we are counting on them to bring in...
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by Evan TaylorFishers with the Maritime Fishermen’s Union (MFU) are heading to sea under pressure this spring, as rumours swirl of lobster buyers offering prices far below what they consider sustainable. The MFU says the reported opening offers of $6 to $6.50 per pound echo rates from more than a...
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Tax rates are going up in Clare. The municipality is raising tax rates for the first time in 10 years. The residential rate is going up 6 cents to $1.10 per $100 of assessment, the commercials rate will go up six cents for the first time since 2010. Clare warden Yvon LeBlanc says they’re getting...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has launched the local Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and is now accepting applications. The pilot program is designed to enhance workforce attraction and retention by providing a streamlined immigration pathway for...
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by CJ GoaterA 22-year-old is facing multiple charges following a late-night robbery attempt. Officers were sent to Arthur Street West on Wednesday around 1:30 a.m., after receiving reports of a weapons incident. Officers spoke to the complainant and learned that he and another individual were speaking...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation is supporting employee ideas and patient care. The Foundation’s Family Care Advancement Recommended by Employees (CARE) Grant Program is giving out more money this year than it ever has before. A total of $129,265.21 has been awarded to fund 74...
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by Tara ClowThe Town of Riverview is continuing its push for more family physicians.. It has proposed changes to its current scholarship program. Currently, through the grants budget, the Town Council contributed $10,400 to the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Inc. for two medical school...
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