by Tim DavidsonOne person has been killed in a collision on Highway 11 between Geraldton and Hearst. The accident took place around 11:30 Saturday morning involving a semi-tractor trailer unit and a passenger vehicle. In addition to the fatality, two other people were transported to hospital for treatment of...
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by Tim DavidsonExpect some delays later this month on Highway 17 east of Dryden. Work to repair the Thunder Creek Bridge is taking place. As of April 22, the bridge will be down to one lane. The contractor says traffic will be guided through the construction zone with traffic lights or flaggers. Work on the...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial police in Thunder Bay are investigating multiple camp break-ins in the Dog Lake area. On Sunday, officers were sent to Bolduc Lake Road, which runs along Dog Lake, in response to theft from a camp over the winter. The suspect gained entry into multiple seasonal buildings, and...
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by Tim DavidsonThe mayor of Kenora says he wants to find out what all is involved with being a strong mayor. The province announced last week, 169 municipalites will join the list with strong mayor powers. That includes Kenora. Strong mayor powers are designed to make it easier and quicker to make decisions...
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by Alex AllanThe New Brunswick government is undertaking a comprehensive independent review of NB Power. Premier Susan Holt and Energy Minister René Legacy made the announcement on Monday morning. Holt said the government wants to ensure the financial sustainability of the utility and its customers. The...
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by CJ GoaterA hold and secure at St. Ignatius High School has been lifted. On Monday, the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board posted to Facebook about the security measure following a morning threat made against the school. An update to the post said the Thunder Bay Police Service has identified and...
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by Brad PerryThree people are facing charges following a two-month drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Investigators allege that an unlawfully at large federal inmate was living in a wooded area along with two other people. “Police received information that these individuals were trafficking...
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by Caitlin SnowThe majority of Haligonians will go out of their way to make American tourists feel welcome in our city, according to a new survey. A poll taken by Narrative Research and Discover Halifax found that a strong majority of us -83 per cent- will be particularly welcoming to those visiting from the...
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by Tara ClowOn-campus voting has begun across the country. Elections Canada has set up vote-on-campus offices at 109 universities and colleges. Any eligible Canadians can register and vote, and you don’t have to be a student. Voting began on Sunday, April 13 and will continue on Monday, Tuesday and...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden is looking for some feedback on its new website. A survey has been launched to find out what residents and visitors to the community think should be included. The city says the information is critical in locating key services on the website that are in intuitive and quick to...
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