by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government has announced it is investing a total of almost $20 million in 350 festivals across the province this year. The funding is coming through the Experience Ontario 2025 funding stream aimed at boosting tourism in the province. “Ontario’s festivals and events showcase the best...
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by Tim DavidsonA good chance to see what employment opportunities are out there. Northwest Employment Works is holding its 4th spring job fair next week in Dryden. It’s designed to bring employees and people looking for work together. A number of different sectors will be represented including health care,...
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by Tim DavidsonMore CCTV cameras for the City of Kenora. The OPP has been approved for $51,850 under the Ontario Closed Circuit Television Grant Program. The funding can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology, and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras. The...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are hoping to improve trade and labour mobility. The two provinces signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to look at reducing barriers. “We’re working to ensure that all products, services and credentials that are approved by Newfoundland and...
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by Alex AllanYou can expect some sort of not-so-nice changes at the pumps, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gas is set to rise Thursday night by about 2.5 cents a litre, while diesel is increasing by around 1 cent a litre. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.38 per litre...
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by Alex AllanMoncton is making history in 2025 with building permits valued at $198.6 million issued in the first quarter. This marks an unprecedented leap from the $56.6 million issued during the same period last year. Driving this growth is Phase 2 of the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre at 343...
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by Brad PerryCodiac Regional RCMP have arrested a man following an incident at a downtown Moncton bank. Officers received a report of an agitated man at the Main Street bank around 2:20 p.m. Thursday. Staff Sgt. François Côté said the man had reportedly jumped over the counter and was being aggressive toward...
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by Brad PerryRCMP are looking for two people following an attempted abduction near Cambridge-Narrows. Mounties said the incident happened on Route 710 in the Henderson Settlement area around 5:15 p.m. Monday. Two people approached a child riding a bike and tried to lure them into their vehicle with candy....
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by CJ GoaterA police investigation in Thunder Bay has led to the seizure of suspected drugs and a gun. Officers searched a home on Tupper Street on Wednesday as part of the investigation. During the search, a resident of southern Ontario was found, and they were taken into custody. Officers also seized...
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by CJ GoaterThe CEO and Medical Officer of Health of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has announced her plans to resign at the end of the year. Dr. Janet DeMille will remain in the roles until the end of December. “We are grateful to have had Dr. DeMille as a part of our team over the past 12...
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