by Alex AllanThe Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium has announced several bus cancellations for Thursday morning. However, certain school buses will be running in the afternoon. The following morning routes were affected: All morning buses operated by First Student have been cancelled....
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by CJ GoaterHighway 17, Highway 11, and Highway 11/17 have been closed in a few spots due to an early spring snowstorm. Highway 11/17 was initially closed just west of the Highway 11 and Highway 17 split in Nipigon. The closure occurred around 6:10 p.m. The Highway was closed further from the split to Red...
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by Brad PerryCanada has been exempt from sweeping new tariffs unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump, but existing duties will remain in place. Trump announced Wednesday a “baseline” 10 per cent tariff on all countries, with reciprocal tariffs as high as 50 per cent for those that have “the largest trade...
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by CJ GoaterHighway 11/17 is currently closed from Red River Road in Thunder Bay to just west of the Highway 17 and Highway 11 split in Nipigon due to a winter storm. A section of the roadway was initially closed around 6:10 p.m., just west of the split, before the roadway was closed further around 6:40...
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by Randy ThomsCanada’s labour movement is looking to the federal leaders for support and protection of workers impacted by trade tariffs. The Canadian Labour Congress estimates over one million jobs are at risk. President Bea Bruske says the election is a turning point “Workers want to know that their leaders...
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by Randy ThomsThe federal leaders are offering up their plans to combat the trade tariffs from the United States. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlined a three-step plan that includes reciprocal tariffs. He also proposes to make renegotiating a new free trade deal priority one. “On day one as Prime...
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by Jacob MooreA man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing an 84-year-old man. The RCMP says it happened on Friday at about 3:30 a.m. along Highway 3 in Mill Village, according to a news release from RCMP. When officers arrived at the home, they found a man with life-threatening...
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by Jacob MooreTwo more buildings could soon come down at the former Bloomfield school site. One building was recently demolished after it was devastated by a fire in February. The buildings have been vacant for years, and the property owners got a demolition permit from the city on March 11th. According to...
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by Jacob MooreThings could be looking up for a Halifax wine bar. The Obladee has struggled with losing customers since scaffolding went up around the building nearly two years ago. But earlier this week, Mayor Andy Fillmore said the city is looking at how they can help. Co-owner Christian Rankin said he has...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay has received some national recognition for its 2023 Annual Financial Report. The city has received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The award is given out by the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award was created to encourage...
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