by Randy ThomsThe recent storm has led to a flood watch being issued for the Dryden region and Rainy River district. The Ministry of Natural Resources says lake levels and flows are beginning to rise with the spring runoff. The rain could add to potential flooding, especially in low-lying areas or where...
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by Alex AllanMoncton-Dieppe is a key spot for understanding what’s happening in New Brunswick politics. Early results show Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor leading the race as she seeks another term, with Conservative Jocelyn Dionne following behind. Also on the ballot are NDP’s Serge Landry and Green...
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by Alex AllanThe Saint John-Kennebecasis riding is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races in New Brunswick. Early results show Liberal MP Wayne Long leading the race as he seeks another term, with Conservative Melissa Young following behind. Also on the ballot are NDP’s Armand Cormier, Green...
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by Alex AllanIn Saint John-St. Croix, where city life mixes with the countryside, has a solid lineup of candidates. Currently, Conservative incumbent John Williamson has taken an early lead in the Saint John-St. Croix riding. Liberal candidate Karen Ludwig follows behind. Also on the ballot are NDP’s Andrew...
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by NewsEarly results are starting to come in from the 45th general federal election. Polls have closed across Atlantic Canada — the first region to report results. The Liberals are leading in 22 ridings, followed by the Conservatives in 10. A party will need 172 seats across the country in order to...
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by Caitlin SnowPolls are now closed in Nova Scotia and eyes are on the South Shore -St. Margaret’s riding. Incumbent Rick Perkins is looking to secure a second term, but so far early results show him neck and neck alongside the Liberal’s Jessica Fancy-Landry. Perkins has been in the role since 2021. Election...
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by Caitlin SnowThe polls have closed in Nova Scotia, and it is a tight race in Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish, formerly Cape Breton – Canso, since expanding in 2022. There is no incumbent. So far Liberal candidate Jaime Battiste has a lead over Conservative candidate, Allan MacMaster. Battiste was in the running...
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by Caitlin SnowThe polls have closed in Nova Scotia and some results are slowly starting to roll in, early results for Halifax show Shannon Miedema taking the lead. Miedema has a sizeable lead over Conservative Mark Boudreau, who is neck and neck with NDP’s Lisa Roberts. The Halifax candidate will take over...
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by Caitlin SnowPolls have closed in Nova Scotia and some early results are starting to roll in. The newly-named Acadie-Annapolis, formerly known as West Nova has Conservative incumbent Chris D’Entrement trying for a third term. He has an early lead. This is his first time running in the newly distributed...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Nishnawbe Aski Police says arson is suspected in a fire at the Webequie Airport. The blaze was reported on Saturday evening at the airport’s terminal building. Community firefighters were dispatched to help put out the fire and keep it from spreading to other nearby structures. The fire was...
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