by Tim DavidsonThe Peguis Iceman are the winners of the Open Division in the North American Tournament of Champions. The Icemen won $25,000 defeating the Norway House Bruins in a shootout in the A-side final at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center Sunday night. The OCN Vets are the Oldtimers Champs. They...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Neskantaga First Nation is calling on an immediate emergency response due to the health care crisis. It says a fifth flight of evacuees departed for Thunder Bay yesterday. But the band says there are still 26 children that remain in the community. Neskantaga provided an update on the...
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The province is cracking down on illegal tobacco. Enforcement officers laid a record number of charges in 2024 as seizures are up. Service Nova Scotia minister Jill Balser was asked if it’s because there’s more illegal tobacco in the province. “Our focus is making sure that we’re doing our part....
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The best Junior C hockey players in our region are coming to Barrington. The Southwest Storm are hosting the Maritime championships this Thursday to Sunday. Southwest were knocked out in the first round of the Nova Scotia playoffs this season. Head Coach Andrew Holland says they’ve excited for...
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by Tim DavidsonUnifor says employees with the Town of Ear Falls have voted in favour of a new three-year deal. The agreement calls for a 14 percent increase over the three years, including an 8 percent increase this year, and 3 percent in the next two years. Unifor says it represents around 20 employees, and...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Lake of the Woods Control Board has increased outflow through the Norman Dam, not once, but twice over the Easter Long Weekend. The first took place last Thursday and the second was on Saturday. The Control Board says it wants to gradually refill the lake during the spring melt. As a result...
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by Caitlin SnowThe community support in Guysborough County has been overwhelming after a child tragically went missing, says a representative from the Search and Rescue team in the Strait Area. Judy Burke has been with the Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue Team for about ten years and says this is one of...
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by Tara ClowFire has extensively damaged a duplex on Reilly Avenue. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Paul Bruens says flames could be seen when they arrived just after 9 pm Sunday night. “There were heavy fire conditions on the exterior of the house, which spread up the exterior walls into the attic space. It was...
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by NewsA crash has closed Lawrencetown Road. Details are few but according to a release from Halifax Fire, the road is shut down between Doherty Drive and Mineville Road, Monday afternoon. They ask that you use alternate routes at this time.
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by Caitlin SnowIf you were one of the millions who cast your ballot early over the long weekend, you likely had to stand in a long line with some around one and half hours long. According to Francoise Engerheard with Elections Canada, on Friday alone nearly 2 million Canadians voted, which is the most ever for...
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