by NewsTwo councillors from Millbrook First Nation have resigned after a sexually-explicit group chat was leaked. A woman who was named in the chat posted screenshots on Facebook last week, which included derogatory statements about several women in the community. Councillors Garrett Gloade and Pius...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government has announced it is accepting applications through a call for proposals to create 80 new primary care teams. The program is expected to connect roughly 300,000 more Ontarians to primary care in 2025-2026. Primary care teams are made up of a family physician or nurse...
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by Tim DavidsonIt will be the top two teams in the regular season in the final of the SIJHL. The Dryden GM Ice Dogs will do battle with the Kam River Fighting Walleye for the right to go to the Centennial Cup in Calgary in May. The Ice Dogs shut out the Red Lake Miners 3-0 last night to sweep the best-of-seven...
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by Tara ClowAnother phone scam for Riverview residents to be aware of. The Town has received reports from residents about calls soliciting donations for the Fire Department. The individual also asked for credit card information. If you get a call like this, hang up immediately. The Town says Fire and...
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by Tara ClowA 25-year-old Grand Falls man is facing charges following an assault and standoff in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska. RCMP went to a home at around 9:30 am on Monday on St. Pierre Street. It was determined that the victim didn’t suffer any injuries, but the suspect was still in the residence. An RCMP...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are at high risk for developing lung cancer, you could qualify for a new provincial program. The Lung Screening Program has expanded to Cape Breton as well as Antigonish and Guysborough Counties. You can contact the program if you are aged 50 to 74 and have smoked daily for 20 years or...
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by Brad PerrySome big names in country music are heading to Saint John this summer. Organizers have unveiled the lineup for this year’s Boxcar Country Festival. Tenille Townes and Tim Hicks will headline the two-day festival on July 26 and 27 at the Waterfront Container Village. Joining them are Jojo Mason,...
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by Caitlin SnowIt will soon be easier to access the workers compensation board in person. WCB Nova Scotia says after 50 years of having its head office location in the south end of Halifax, it is moving to Dartmouth this fall. The new site has better accessibility, more free parking and better virtual...
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by Tara ClowFuneral services will be held this weekend as a well-known figure in Acadian literature is laid to rest. Antonine Maillet passed away on February 17 at the age of 95. A celebration of life is planned at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption at 11 am on Saturday. It is being held in...
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by Evan TaylorA collision has shut down Highway 17 in both directions near Ignace. The closure is in place at the west entrance to the Lodge Lake Picnic Area. Ontario’s 511 service lists all lanes as closed in both directions. The affected section of the highway is a key route between Dryden, Vermilion Bay,...
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