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Thunder Bay: Upcoming council meeting TV broadcast to be impacted by federal election
Posted 27 April 2025

Thunder Bay: Upcoming council meeting TV broadcast to be impacted by federal election

You may need to switch to the online city council stream if you are used to watching council on your TV. Monday’s meeting will be impacted by the federal election. For viewers of Rogers TV (Formerly Shaw Spotlight) Channel 10 or 105, the council broadcast will only be available from 6:30 p.m. –...

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Several dead after man drives into Vancouver festival crowd
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Posted 27 April 2025

Several dead after man drives into Vancouver festival crowd

Nine people are confirmed dead and several injured after a man drove into a crowd at a festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. In a post on X, Vancouver Police say it was at the Lapu Lapu Festival in the south end of the city, Saturday night. Police confirm a 30-year-old man is in custody after...

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RCMP have sketch of suspect after abduction near Cambridge-Narrows
Posted 26 April 2025

RCMP have sketch of suspect after abduction near Cambridge-Narrows

A sketch of one of the suspects involved in the abduction of a child in the Henderson Settlement area has now been obtained by RCMP. Police say they are hoping the drawing will help identify one of the individuals involved. Mounties said the incident happened on Route 710 in the Henderson...

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Chester area awarded more than $4 million for infrastructure upgrades
Posted 26 April 2025

Chester area awarded more than $4 million for infrastructure upgrades

The Chester-St. Margaret’s area is receiving more than four million dollars in new provincial funding to support key infrastructure projects. The Municipality of the District of Chester is set to receive $3,968,822 for renewal work at the Village of Chester’s wastewater treatment plant. Another...

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Roaming Emu in East Hants
Posted 26 April 2025

Roaming Emu in East Hants

Another Emu is roaming and wanted by its owner. According to the Nova Scotia Lost Dog Network his name is Blue. He has been sighted roaming Georgefield in East Hants County near 30 Alison Road. The owner asks you to not chase him but report sightings only. In a post on social media, the lost dog...

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Rainfall warning for parts of N.B.
Posted 26 April 2025

Rainfall warning for parts of N.B.

The southern areas of New Brunswick are now under a rainfall warning. Environment Canada says Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County, Saint John and County, St. Stephen and northern Charlotte County, Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County as well as Fundy National Park are all included. Rain can...

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Rainfall warning for most of N.S.
Posted 26 April 2025

Rainfall warning for most of N.S.

Most of Nova Scotia is under rainfall warning. Environment Canada says it includes areas like Yarmouth, Annapolis County, Halifax, and all the way to Sydney. Rain will be heavy at times with 50 to 70 mm that could fall. The forecaster says it will start Saturday evening and persist into Sunday,...

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Two more increases in outflow at Norman Dam
Posted 25 April 2025

Two more increases in outflow at Norman Dam

Water levels on Lake of the Woods are starting to creep up. Rain this week helped up the lake up 8.5 centimeters and is expected to rise another six to 12 centimeters over the next seven days. As a result, the Lake of the Woods Control Board is releasing more water through the Norman Dam. The...

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Federal leaders making final push for voter support
Posted 25 April 2025

Federal leaders making final push for voter support

This is in the final weekend of campaigning for the federal leaders. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlined on Friday his plans for the first 100 days in office if he forms government on Monday. He promises to implement several components of his platform, which he says will make life more...

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KLWCF encourages students to apply for bursaries
Posted 25 April 2025

KLWCF encourages students to apply for bursaries

It’s that time of year when students start thinking about applying for scholarships and bursaries. The Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation says it has access to thousands of dollars for local students. Executive Director Lynn McAughey is encouraging graduates to apply. “We...

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