by CJ GoaterA Thunder Bay resident was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital following a fire at their home on Thursday. Crews were sent to a fire at a duplex on Mathrew Street after receiving a report of the fire. The resident was home at the time, and they exited the house...
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A Port Hood man has been charged for going what RCMP describe as “a whopping 90km/h above the posted speed limit” on Highway 19. RCMP say a traffic services officer stopped a Dodge Charger travelling 180km/h near Port Hastings just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The 41-year-old driver got a summary...
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by Jacob MooreIt was an early morning for 35 firefighters in Halifax. At about midnight, smoke alarms went off at a mixed-use building in the 6000 block of Quinpool Road, and firefighters headed to the scene, according to a social media post from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters union. Some members from...
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Good news for your weekend road trip! The Nova Scotia Energy Board’s weekly adjustment saw fuel prices fall at midnight. On Friday, self-serve regular gasoline is down about 8 cents a litre to a minimum of $1.35 in the province. Diesel is down 8.5 cents to a minimum of $1.41. This price drop...
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by Tara ClowThe Homestead Road between Upper Mountain Road and Lower Mountain Road is currently closed due to a collision. RCMP posted to ‘X’ just before 8 am Friday. We’ll provide more details when they are available.
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by Tara ClowMore ups and downs for fuel in New Brunswick. Diesel and furnace oil prices dipped this week, down 5.5 cents a litre. The maximum price for diesel is around $1.47, and furnace oil is around $1.37. Meanwhile, regular self-serve gas increased by 1.4 cents to around $1.42. The Energy and Utilities...
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by Evan TaylorThe mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg says the new approach to this year’s budget has set a better standard for transparency and public involvement. Mayor Elspeth McLean-Wile says the municipality held six public meetings where residents could give feedback on both the...
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by Brad PerryAn Ontario company is suing the Vitalité Health Network over a controversial travel nurse contract. Canadian Health Labs (CHL) alleges “numerous breaches of contract” by the health authority, according to the Telegraph-Journal. However, New Brunswick’s premier said she is confident that a...
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by Alex AllanSaint John’s Romero House Soup Kitchen is expanding its facility to better serve the community, thanks to a $1.1 million donation from Clow Canada. The addition will create secure storage for food, helping the organization manage donations more effectively and serve meals more efficiently. With...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Lakers are looking for a new head coach. Tyler Miller is stepping down after three seasons. In a statement, Miller says he wants to spend more time with family. “It is time to be with my family and watch my kids play hockey,” states Miller. Miller joined the team as an assistant...
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