by Randy ThomsThe U.S. trade tariffs are at the forefront of Premier Doug Ford’s third term in office. The Ford government’s priorities were outlined in the Throne Speech, read at Queen’s Park on Tuesday by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. There are promises to protect workers, businesses and communities....
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by Randy ThomsNDP leader Jagmeet Singh is trying to avoid the federal leaders having to compete with the Montreal Canadiens. Singh is asking that Wednesday night’s French-language leader debate be moved to a different night. The Canadiens also play that night in a game with playoff implications. “We’re asking...
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by Jacob MooreA member of the iconic rap duo OutKast is coming to Halifax this summer. Big Boi will headline the Halifax Jazz Festival on July 19th. He released some of his biggest hits alongside Andre 3000, including “So Fresh and So Clean”, “Ms. Jackson”, and “Hey Ya!” St. Vincent will also return to the...
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by Randy ThomsA proposal to crack down on scam artists. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is unveiling a series of measures to protect victims, especially seniors. It includes new legislation impacting banks and cellphone providers. “We’re going to pass the Stop Scamming Seniors Act, a common sense law...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances is again without a full-time fire chief. A contract with Interim Fire Chief Dave Robertson is ending, and duties are being temporarily handed over to the town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Marcel Michaels. Councillor Steve Maki does not want it to be long-term. “I’d hate to see us...
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by Jacob MooreThe province has released templates for municipalities to write their own coastal protection by-laws. Along with the examples, the province will give cities $1 million over three years to implement coastal protection laws, as well as $344,106 to create a climate policy analyst position. “These...
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by Alex AllanThe maple syrup season across New Brunswick is winding down, though some producers in the province may still have a couple of weeks left. Carter Stone, director of the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association and owner of Stone Maple Farms, said the season has been strong overall. He’s estimating...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city council has opted to look at another location for the city’s Temporary Shelter Village Initiative. At the April 7 Committee of the Whole meeting, council voted in favour of a wooded area beside the Salvation Army Journey For Life Centre. At Monday night’s, city council...
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by CJ GoaterNeskantaga First Nation has issued a state of emergency after their nursing station flooded. The declaration was made to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and Indigenous Services Canada on April 13, when the flooding was discovered. According to a release from the community, water was...
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by NewsSt. Stephen’s council is divided over whether to reduce the number of councillors before the next general election in May 2026. The council discussed reducing its members at a recent committee of the whole meeting, with a proposal submitted by Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud. “In the...
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