by Tim DavidsonThe OPP say they have identified a body pulled out of the Rainy River near Emo. He’s an American citizen who has been missing since December 28th. On January 11th, the Rainy River Detachment of the OPP received a request from the International Falls Police to help with the missing person...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowThe mayor of Port Hawkesbury is extending deepest condolences on behalf of Town Council, to the Filipino community after the heartbreaking tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver. “This celebration, which honours courage, heritage and the indomitable Filipino spirit, was marred by sorrow...
READ MORE
by Alex AllanThe New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) calls on the provincial government to safeguard workers’ rights as provinces negotiate an interprovincial trade agreement. The NBFL, which represents unions and workers across the province, warns that the agreement could lower safety and labour...
READ MORE
U.S. president Donald Trump isn’t backing down on Canada becoming the 51st state. In a post to his Truth Social account, the president encouraged Canadians to vote for a man who can reduce taxes, lift tariffs and eliminate the artifically drawn line, referring to himself. Liberal leader Mark...
READ MORE
by NewsA death after a crash in Hammonds Plains. RCMP believe a 72-year-old man from the community suffered a medical incident at the wheel Sunday night, and drove through an intersection and into a fire hydrant. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the corner of Kingswood Drive and Terradore Lane. The...
READ MORE
An updated school code of conduct is almost here. Nova Scotia’s Education minister Brendan Maguire will highlight changes to the policy Tuesday morning. The province heard from unions, educators and a student advisory council on what needs to be done to address violence in schools. An auditor...
READ MORE
by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Special Investigations Unit has been called in after a woman went into medical distress at the Kenora OPP Detachment. The woman was picked up by police on Saturday around 11 am on an outstanding bench warrant. She was placed under arrest and lodged in a cell at the Kenora Detchment...
READ MORE
by Brad PerryMore than $400,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items have been seized at a New Brunswick prison. The items were seized on the perimeter of Atlantic Institution in Renous last Monday, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). The include shatter, methamphetamine, cocaine,...
READ MORE
by CJ GoaterThe Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has issued a flood watch for much of the Thunder Bay area. Thunder Bay, Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah, O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion are under the watch. The LRCA is advising that 25 millimetres of rain is forecasted through Monday....
READ MORE
by Brad PerryAn inmate has died at the Shepody Healing Centre in Dorchester. Joseph Turple, 64, passed away last Thursday, according to Correctional Service Canada. The federal agency said Monday that he died of apparent “natural causes.” Turple had been serving a life sentence since December 2001.
READ MORE