by Caitlin SnowBilly Joe MacLean will be remembered for his storytelling and steadfast leadership style, according to Port Hawkesbury’s mayor, Brenda Chisholm-Beaton, who says his passing is a huge loss to the community. MacLean, who was a longtime mayor of Port Hawkesbury and former cabinet minister, died...
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by Brad PerryMoncton is the latest city to allow up to four-unit housing in all of its residential zones. Council voted 9-1 to approve the change following a public hearing on Tuesday night. City staff said the change was required for the city to receive millions in federal housing funds. Josh Davies,...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswick watchdog is raising the alarm over “significant” cuts to the province’s child welfare budget. Advocate Kelly Lamrock released a report Thursday focusing on a $33.6-million cut to child welfare services in the Department of Social Development. “This is the most significant...
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by NewsA 16-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly making threats to bring weapons to Citadel High School. Police say the teen was arrested at his home around 3 a.m., Wednesday, and a number of weapons were seized. As a result, there will be a heavy police presence at the school Thursday, to...
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Tax rates are going up in Barrington for the first time in five years. The residential rate is up three cents, while commercial rates are bumped by five cents for the first time in eight years. That puts the residential rate at $1.10 per $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate at $2.61 per...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo people have been arrested in Sioux Lookout following a drug bust last Wednesday (April 17th) afternoon. The OPP say they executed a search warrant around 2:00 to a residence on Highland Park Drive. During the search, officers seized prohibited firearms, ammunition, prohibited firearm...
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by Tim DavidsonOrganizers of special events in the City of Kenora can apply for grants of up to $5,000. The funding comes from the Municipal Accommodation Tax. Stace Gander is the Director of Economic Development and Tourism and says the event must take place between June 1st of this year and May 31st of next...
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A man faces charges after being caught driving a truck in Thunder Bay that was basically MacGyvered together A traffic officer stopped a vehicle on Balmoral Street on Tuesday that they believed was operated by a suspended driver. The officer arrested the driver who showed signs of impairment and...
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by Jacob MooreAn overtime penalty was the downfall for the Dryden Ice Dogs. The series was tied 1-1 heading into game three. Although the Ice Dogs banked two goals in the second period, the Fighting Walleye scored on a power play and then again in the third period, tying things up at 2-2. But Kam River took...
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by NewsPolice are investigating a shooting involving a police officer at the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In a post on X, Peel Regional Police say it was at Terminal 1, Thursday morning. One man has been shot, and a police officer is not injured. There are no threats to public safety at this...
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