by Tim DavidsonThe Kam River Fighting Walleye are off to the second round of the SIJHL playoffs. The Walleye swept the Ironwood Lumberjacks in four straight games with a 4-1 win last night. The other two series are knotted at two games apiece. The Fort Frances Lakers got back in their series with the Thunder...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s premier says uncertainty remains ahead of the expected April 2 tariff announcement by the U.S. president. However, Susan Holt said she is optimistic that Canada will not face a 25 per cent across-the-board tariff, as many have feared. Instead, she believes the Trump...
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by Caitlin SnowTemporary changes to accessing the QEII Emergency Department. Bell Road will be open to eastbound traffic only. It affects traffic on Quinpool Rd coming east as well as north and southbound on Robie Street. Vehicles will not have access to Bell Rd from Summer and Trollope Streets. These changes...
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by Jacob MooreA new emergency exit is coming to a neighbourhood in Upper Tantallon, where a devastating wildfire broke out in 2023. The exit will be about 500 metres long and will connect the south-western part of Westwood Hills to Highway 103. All councillors voted in favour of the exit on Tuesday, and...
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by CJ GoaterA donation from Tbaytel is supporting youth recovery from substance use. The organization is providing funds to support the Rec-covery Recreation and Wellness Group at the Sister Margaret Smith Centre. The program supports youths aged 16-21 to rebuild healthy lifestyle habits to help recovery...
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Some of the province’s best curlers are in Shelburne. The Mixed Provincials begin Friday at the curling club. Local fans will be able to see Shelburne’s own Annie King along with Team Stevens in the 2 p.m. game Friday. It’s free to watch, the championship game is Sunday at 2 p.m.
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by Brad PerryA sure sign that spring has arrived — construction on Saint John’s Harbour Bridge returns on Monday. The work and closures are part of a multi-year rehabilitation project that began back in 2021. Both eastbound lanes will be closed during this year’s construction, along with the ramps to and...
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by CJ GoaterThree people are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the region. On Tuesday, officers arrested three people at a hotel in Thunder Bay through the ongoing investigation. So far, the investigation has led to the seizure of the following: 450 grams of suspected crystal...
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by Brad PerryAn Elsipogtog First Nation woman has been charged with attempted murder after what police describe as a violent assault in the community. RCMP received a report of a woman being treated by paramedics at an ambulance station around 1:45 a.m. Saturday. The 20-year-old woman was later taken to the...
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by Evan TaylorThe deputy fire chief in Lapland says worsening conditions on Lapland Road are once again putting people at risk. Jeremy MacEachern says the gravel portion of the road has deteriorated badly in recent weeks, with deep ruts, washouts, and exposed rock damaging vehicles and making it difficult...
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