by CJ GoaterOntario’s minimum wage is increasing to $17.60. The change is going into effect on October 1. The annualized wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4 per cent. The increase brings the province’s minimum wage to the second-highest provincial rate in Canada. “Our...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax police have charged a 19-year-old with stunting after he allegedly went 55km/h over the speed limit. The driver was heading inbound on highway 102 toward Bayers Road, when the officer clocked him going 145km/h in a 90km/h zone, according to a news release. He was ticketed and charged...
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by Tara ClowMoncton organizations residents are showing support for a proposed seniors centre at 1010 St. George Boulevard. Reverend Aaron Billard recently spoke before Moncton City Council, expressing that it’s time to show seniors how much we care. “With 1010 St. George, we have an opportunity before us...
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by Brad PerryThree people from Grand Manan have been arrested after drugs were seized in Charlotte County. RCMP said they stopped a vehicle travelling on Route 1in Pocologan at around 5 p.m. Friday. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was arrested by officers for allegedly breaching an undertaking. Police said...
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by CJ GoaterHighway 11 is closed north of Nipigon. The closure is near Polly Lake Road. The MTO said the closure is for the removal of an aircraft. An aircraft made an emergency landing on the roadway in January. No information has been provided on how long the road is expected to be closed.
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A Maritime milestone is slated for this summer in Pictou Harbour. A symbol of Scottish immigration and perseverance, the Ship Hector was built in the 1990s and has been undergoing restoration for five years. On July 12th the replica 18th century “Bootship” will take to the waters. Traditional...
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by Tara ClowA new Porter Airlines flight is coming to YQM. The non-stop route will fly from the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. It will operate five times weekly, Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays for the peak summer months and on Mondays,...
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by CJ GoaterA section of gravel trails on the west side of Boulevard Lake is closing for some restoration work. The trail is part of the former Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital trail system. The city is asking trail users to respect posted signs and barriers around the closed section of the trail. “We greatly...
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by NewsHighway 7 is closed Tuesday morning due to a crash in Musquodoboit Harbour. RCMP say it is between East Petpeswick and West Petpeswick. Police are asking to avoid the area and expect delays.
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by Tim DavidsonFor the second time in less than a week, a Special Weather Statement has been issued for much of northwestern Ontario. Between 10 and 20 centimeters is predicted to fall starting Wednesday morning and lasting under Thursday morning. Thunder Bay is under winter storm watch, which means anywhere...
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